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Fantasy Football Traffic Cop: Week 11 lineup advice

scott pianowski
Fantasy analyst
·3 min read

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Start-sit questions can be anxious for even the best fantasy managers. Here's a traffic light report to help get you ready for Week 11.

✅ Green Light

He's proven he can do it with either quarterback, and while the blitz-happy Vikings can make things chaotic in the pocket, they also allow big plays downfield when that rush doesn't get home.‌

He's a made man in this passing game now, stepping into the Brandon Aiyuk role and gobbling up first-read targets. He's an easy WR2 start in all formats, with the upside to break his projection.‌

So many fantasy quarterbacks don't offer floor these days, but that hasn't been a problem for the athletic Nix, a resourceful runner. He's also showing improved chemistry every week with key receiver Courtland Sutton. The Falcons have a horrible pass rush, so Nix should have time to read his progressions.

The New York defense was a no-show at Arizona, so forget about this being a tough matchup. And with Anthony Richardson back in the saddle, the Colts probably want to take the offense back to basics. Advantage, Taylor.

He's one of the easy buttons in the Buffalo offense, and with so many key teammates hurt, opportunity should be trending up. Shakir also had seven catches and a touchdown against Kansas City in the playoffs.

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🫤 Yellow Light

He hasn't looked explosive in his three games back from injury, but the bye week surely helped and the New Orleans front seven is getting gashed in the running game.

Everyone looks to defeat the Ravens through the air, justifiably, but Pittsburgh's offensive identity is ground-and-pound and Harris might be needed for 20 carries if Jaylen Warren (back) isn't healthy.

We're still not sure what's going to happen with Nico Collins this week, but the Texans probably can't look away from the splashy plays Metchie offered in the loss to Detroit. He's a viable sleeper, and a perfect Monday insurance option for Collins managers.

Life with this messy quarterback room means capped upside. But Meyers has been sneaky-productive anyway, with a 32-340-2 line over his past five games. He's long been one of the most underrated receivers in football.

🛑 Red Light

Maybe a play-calling switch will fix what ails the Chicago passing game, but I need a prove-it result before I trust any of these guys.

We knew De'Von Achane was ahead of him, but Jaylen Wright is catching up, too. Mostert could break off a 35-yard run at any moment, but how many snaps will he get?

He has little problem getting open, but will Mac Jones be able to find him? The Detroit secondary is also playing at a high level right now, with two likely Pro Bowlers.