Who’s ready for a snow game? The Browns and Bills could be facing “feet” of snow and high winds this weekend, and that’s not the only worrisome matchup in the Week 11 NFL weather forecast. As always, RotoGrinders’ meteorologist Kevin Roth is here to help us break down the weather updates you need to know before locking in your fantasy start ’em sit ’em decisions.
Before we get into the Week 11 forecasts, here’s a reminder that if you have any questions about sports weather or how weather could impact play (and, potentially, your fantasy, DFS, and gambling decisions), don’t hesitate to reach out to RotoGrinders’ meteorologist Kevin Roth on Twitter (@KevinRothWx) or check out the hourly NFL weather forecasts on RotoGrinders. To take your game to the next level, subscribe to RotoGrinders’ exclusive WeatherEdge tool and see how different weather conditions have impacted historical scoring.
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If a game isn’t mentioned below, it’s because it doesn’t even have 10-mph winds or a 20-percent chance of rain in the forecast.
WEEK 11 PPR RANKINGS:
QBs | RBs | WRs | TEs | D/STs | Kickers
NFL Week 11 weather forecast and updates
Forecasts courtesy of Kevin Roth at RotoGrinders
Browns @ Bills. Early forecasts suggested 30 inches of snow could be bound for Buffalo this week, and while we don’t know for sure just how much of the white stuff will be falling or on the field for this game, chances are, it’s going to be played in adverse conditions. Snow mixed with 20-mph gusts should have fantasy owners thinking twice about fringe players in each passing game. Josh Allen and Stefon Diggs remain must-starts — and most owners will probably still play Gabe Davis — but even Amari Cooper is risky, never mind Donovan Peoples-Jones, Isaiah McKenzie, and the tight ends. Neither kicker is worth using either. However, you can give a bump up to Kareem Hunt and possibly even James Cook, who should both see more carries than usual. Hunt becomes a solid flex, while Cook profiles as a low-end flex in 12-team leagues. Both D/STs can be used here, too, as cold, windy, wet conditions usually make for a few turnovers.
Jets @ Patriots. There’s a low chance of precipitation and winds in the 10-13-mph range expected. Unless the forecast worsens, you should start your usual players here.
WEEK 11 STANDARD RANKINGS:
QBs | RBs | WRs | TEs | D/STs | Kickers
Panthers @ Ravens. With winds expected to be consistently in the 15-20-mph range, passing and kicking games could be affected in this one. Mark Andrews and Lamar Jackson remain must-starts, but it’s fair to wonder if even D.J. Moore is worth using. For now, we’d still advise playing Moore, Terrace Marshall Jr., and even Devin Duvernay if you need them, as the matchups are good on both sides, but continue to monitor this forecast. If it worsens, there’s no need to take the risk with these low-ceiling players. That might also apply to Justin Tucker, but he’s proven he can still come through even in 20-mph winds.
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Lions @ Giants. This forecast is almost identical to what’s expected in Baltimore, and our advice is similar: Keep your must-starts in (just Amon-Ra St. Brown here) and be careful with everyone else. Darius Slayton, Wan’Dale Robinson, and whoever starts at TE for New York figure to be popular streamers this week because of the matchup, so make sure the forecast doesn’t worsen if you’re starting any of those guys.
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All of this is subject to change as we get closer to kickoff. You can follow meteorologist Kevin Roth on Twitter (@KevinRothWx) and check out the hourly NFL weather forecasts on RotoGrinders. For the best weather-related fantasy advice, take a look at WeatherEdge.
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