As we near the start of the fantasy football playoffs, making the right start ’em, sit ’em decisions at WR3 and flex is just as important as locking in your set-it-and-forget-it WR1s and 2s. Due to matchups, injuries, and targets, each week lends itself to a new set of sleepers and potential bust candidates. Our Week 11 fantasy WR rankings for standard leagues can help you in what figures to be a tough week at fantasy’s “deepest” position.
Tee Higgins, Tyler Boyd, Jakobi Meyers, and Garrett Wilson are the most notable WRs back from bye, but we lose Tyreek Hill, Jaylen Waddle, Mike Evans, Christian Kirk, Tyler Lockett, DK Metcalf, and Chris Godwin. While the WR position is deep enough to endure a four-team bye week, this week’s losses feel like they sting more than usual, especially when you factor in the loss of Miami’s and Jacksonville’s poor pass defenses. Since a good deal of plug-and-play wides are unavailable, there’s a chance you’re looking for a formidable replacement option in the free-agent pool.
If that’s the case, check and see if Terrace Marshall Jr. (@ Ravens in Week 11), Devin Duvernay and Demarcus Robinson (@ Panthers), Darius Slayton and Wan’Dale Robinson (vs. Lions), Michael Gallup (vs. Vikings), Nico Collins (vs. Commanders), DeAndre Carter (vs. Chiefs), and Marquez Valdes-Scantling and Kadarius Toney (@ Chargers) can be scooped off of waiver wires. The target floors for all will vary, but favorable matchups await. MVS and Toney are especially intriguing after JuJu Smith-Schuster (concussion) exited early and Mecole Hardman (abdomen) sat out Week 10.
WEEK 11 PPR RANKINGS:
QBs | RBs | WRs | TEs | D/STs | Kickers
Smith-Schuster wasn’t the only notable WR who got dinged up in Week 10. Cooper Kupp (ankle) and Jerry Jeudy (ankle) don’t look good for Week 11, paving the way for disappointments Allen Robinson II (@ Saints) and Courtland Sutton (vs. Raiders) to see more targets and be borderline “must-starts.” Van Jefferson (@ Saints), Ben Skowronek (@ Saints), and Kendall Hinton (vs. Raiders) also have some deep-league flex appeal, but it’s tough to trust any of these receivers in underperforming offenses.
WEEK 11 STANDARD RANKINGS:
QBs | RBs | TEs | D/STs | Kickers
Romeo Doubs (ankle), Mike Williams (ankle), Keenan Allen (hamstring), and Ja’Marr Chase (hip) have also been on the shelf lately. It’s unlikely Doubs or Chase return, but both Chargers have a shot at suiting up. If even one returns, Josh Palmer (vs. Chiefs) would lose some value, but a favorable matchup still gives him upside. Similarly, Christian Watson (vs. Titans) has plenty of potential given the matchup, and the expected higher target share is just icing on the cake.
Among bubble receivers, DeVonta Smith (@ Colts), Curtis Samuel and Jahan Dotson (@ Texans), Garrett Wilson (@ Patriots), Robert Woods, Treylon Burks, and Nick Westbrook-Ikhine (@ Packers), Drake London (@ Bears), Donovan Peoples-Jones (@ Bills), Parris Campbell (vs. Eagles), and Mack Hollins (@ Broncos) might underperform relative to their projections because of tough matchups. We still think Smith, Wilson, and Samuel should be in most lineups, while London, DPJ, and Campbell have a lot of upside, too. Some of these WRs are better suited for PPR leagues, but they have a decent floor in standard leagues. Still, check to see if better alternatives are available before blindly slotting them into your lineups.
Some of those better alternatives might already be on your roster, like Darnell Mooney and Chase Claypool (vs. Falcons). Either way, this is the time of year when every start ’em, sit ’em decision needs to be carefully scrutinized. You’re going to have to take a few leaps of faith at WR this week, be it by starting a decent player in a bad matchup or going with an inconsistent player in a good one, so assess your team’s needs and pick the option that makes the most sense for you.
Note: We’ll be updating these WR rankings as needed throughout the week, so check back for the latest changes.
Week 11 fantasy WR rankings for standard leagues
These rankings are for standard, non-PPR leagues
Rank Player
1 Justin Jefferson, Vikings vs. Cowboys
2 Stefon Diggs, Bills vs. Browns
3 Tee Higgins, Bengals @ Steelers
4 CeeDee Lamb, Cowboys @ Vikings
5 DeAndre Hopkins, Cardinals vs. 49ers
6 Chris Olave, Saints vs. Rams
7 Deebo Samuel, 49ers @ Cardinals
8 A.J. Brown, Eagles @ Colts
9 Davante Adams, Raiders @ Broncos
10 Amari Cooper, Browns @ Bills
11 Amon-Ra St. Brown, Lions @ Giants
12 D.J. Moore, Panthers @ Ravens
13 Tyler Boyd, Bengals @ Steelers
14 Brandon Aiyuk, 49ers @ Cardinals
15 Courtland Sutton, Broncos vs. Raiders
16 Allen Lazard, Packers vs. Titans
17 Joshua Palmer, Chargers vs. Chiefs
18 Darnell Mooney, Bears @ Falcons
19 Brandin Cooks, Texans vs. Commanders
20 Diontae Johnson, Steelers vs. Bengals
21 Terry McLaurin, Commanders @ Texans
22 Gabriel Davis, Bills vs. Browns
23 Michael Pittman Jr., Colts vs. Eagles
24 Rondale Moore, Cardinals vs. 49ers
25 DeVonta Smith, Eagles @ Colts
26 Jakobi Meyers, Patriots vs Jets
27 Allen Robinson II, Rams @ Saints
28 George Pickens, Steelers vs. Bengals
29 Michael Gallup, Cowboys @ Vikings
30 Terrace Marshall Jr., Panthers @ Ravens
31 Mecole Hardman, Chiefs @ Chargers
32 Garrett Wilson, Jets @ Patriots
33 DeAndre Carter, Chargers vs. Chiefs
34 Marquez Valdes-Scantling, Chiefs @ Chargers
35 Darius Slayton, Giants vs. Lions
36 Wan’Dale Robinson, Giants vs. Lions
37 Chase Claypool, Bears @ Falcons
38 Curtis Samuel, Commanders @ Texans
39 Drake London, Falcons vs. Bears
40 Donovan Peoples-Jones, Browns @ Bills
41 Adam Thielen, Vikings vs. Cowboys
42 Parris Campbell, Colts vs. Eagles
43 Christian Watson, Packers vs. Titans
44 Isaiah McKenzie, Bills vs. Browns
45 Devin Duvernay, Ravens vs. Panthers
46 Nico Collins, Texans vs. Commanders
47 Demarcus Robinson, Ravens vs. Panthers
48 Mack Hollins, Raiders @ Broncos
49 Kadarius Toney, Chiefs @ Chargers
50 Ben Skowronek, Rams @ Saints
51 Jarvis Landry, Saints vs. Rams
52 Nick Westbrook-Ikhine, Titans @ Packers
53 Chris Moore, Texans vs. Commanders
54 Sammy Watkins, Packers vs. Titans
55 Jahan Dotson, Commanders @ Texans
56 Treylon Burks, Titans @ Packers
57 Kendall Hinton, Raiders vs. Raiders
58 Van Jefferson, Rams @ Saints
59 Alec Pierce, Colts vs. Eagles
60 Michael Bandy, Chargers vs. Chiefs
61 Kalif Raymond, Lions @ Giants
62 Kenny Golladay, Giants vs. Lions
63 Robert Woods, Titans @ Packers
64 K.J. Osborn, Vikings vs. Cowboys
65 Damiere Byrd, Falcons vs. Bears
66 A.J. Green, Cardinals vs. 49ers
67 Samori Toure, Packers vs. Titans
68 Quez Watkins, Eagles @ Colts
69 Robbie Anderson, Cardinals vs. 49ers
70 Olamide Zaccheaus, Falcons vs. Bears
71 Tom Kennedy, Lions @ Giants
72 Tyquan Thornton, Patriots vs. Jets
73 Jauan Jennings, 49ers @ Cardinals
74 Elijah Moore, Jets @ Patriots
75 Marquez Callaway, Saints vs. Rams
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