NFL Fantasy Football 2025: Start ‘em, Sit ‘em – Week 11

Welcome back to Fantasy Football Start ‘em, Sit ‘em – where each week we explore some of my best picks for who should be starting in fantasy managers’ lineups, and who should be sitting the week out.

Bills TE Dalton Kincaid went down with a hamstring injury this week, as well as Giants rookie star QB Jaxson Dart with a concussion, and Jets star WR Garrett Wilson with a knee injury.

Fortunately, there are only two teams on a bye this week. Unfortunately, one of those two teams is the Colts – meaning fantasy managers will be without the top RB in the league.

Per usual, let’s take a look at what we’ve got left to work with this week.

Ian’s Record: 43-33

Start ‘em

Tua Tagovailoa (QB, Dolphins) vs Commanders

The Commanders are in trouble.

The unavailability of both Jayden Daniels and Terry McLaurin, as well as an absurd amount of injuries elsewhere on Washington’s roster, has them looking at a 3-7 record after just last year reaching the NFC Championship.

Meanwhile, Tua and the Dolphins are rolling after finally sticking it to the Bills amid a frustrating first half of the season. Daniels and McLaurin have already been ruled out again this week, so I like Miami to stay hot in Spain.

Rachaad White (RB, Buccaneers) at Bills

Todd Bowles has already said he doesn’t expect Bucky Irving to return this week, meaning White could be in for another productive day in a favorable matchup that should be high scoring.

The Bills have allowed 12 rushing touchdowns in nine games this season. White should also see his fair share of catches out of the backfield as well, as Mike Evans and Chris Godwin remain sidelined. He’ll find the endzone at least once.

Jameson Williams (WR, Lions) at Eagles

Philadelphia’s secondary has been getting it done this season, but to me it’s no coincidence that Lions’ HC Dan Campbell decided to start calling offensive plays last week and JaMo erupted for a season-high 119 yards and a score.

With Campbell retaining the playbook this week, I like him to maintain his word on getting Williams more involved as a speedy deep threat.

Colston Loveland (TE, Bears) at Vikings

His projections are low, but Loveland has seen his involvement go up after breaking out against Cincinnati. He’s been getting significantly more targets than fellow TE Cole Kmet, and Minnesota’s fading defense shouldn’t pose much of a challenge for him.

The Vikings have surrendered the sixth most fantasy points to opposing TEs in the past six weeks. He may not erupt like he did two weeks ago, but Loveland could certainly get you four or five catches for 40+ and a touchdown if you need a replacement.

Sit ‘em

Mac Jones or Brock Purdy (QB, 49ers) at Cardinals

The matchup may sound good based on Arizona’s struggles, but the Cardinals have actually been tough on opposing QBs recently:

Sam Darnold: 178 yds, 1 TD, 1 INT

Dak Prescott: 250 yds, 1 TD, 1 INT

Jordan Love: 179 yds, 1 TD

(last three games)

They’re not as good against the run, however, so this feels like it’ll be a CMC-heavy game as the 49ers try to get back on track.

Seahawks RBs at Rams

If you must start Charbonnet then go ahead, but I would avoid both Seattle RBs this week. The Rams are the only team in the league that have allowed just one rushing touchdown to opposing backs, and they’re just as good against pass-catching backs. Stream Woody Marks or Kareem Hunt instead if you can.

Courtland Sutton (WR, Broncos) vs Chiefs

Sutton has quieted down in the last few weeks as Troy Franklin and Pat Bryant are suddenly stealing targets from him. He’s had one touchdown in the last six games, and it was his only catch for 30 yards in week 9 against Houston.

You can’t really trust him in this matchup as he’ll probably have a date with Trent McDuffie, plus I’d be surprised if the game was a very high score at all.

Cade Otton (TE, Bucs) at Bills

Don’t go chasing his 12 targets against the Pats into this week. Buffalo is much better at covering TEs and should have no problem locking him up as the Bucs seriously lack options right now.

BYES: INDIANAPOLIS COLTS, NEW ORLEANS SAINTS