As Week 11 of the NFL season approaches, fantasy football managers are facing unpredictable performances. Last week, surprising WR1 finishes came from players like Marquez ValdesScantling and Rashod Bateman, while top stars like Justin Jefferson and Garrett Wilson failed to reach double digits. With Week 11 now, here's a quick look at notable risers and fallers for each position.
Quarterback Rankings: Risers & Fallers
Risers:
Brock Purdy: With four straight top8 finishes, Purdy faces a Seahawks defense allowing the 8thmost fantasy points to QBs.
Jared Goff: A home matchup with the Jaguars, who have allowed the 2ndmost fantasy points to quarterbacks this season, sets up Goff for a potential bounceback.
Justin Herbert: Herbert has posted three consecutive top12 finishes and faces a Bengals defense that ranks 3rdworst in points allowed to QBs.
Russell Wilson: A QB3 finish last week and a favorable matchup with the Ravens, who have allowed 26 fantasy points per game to QBs since Week 5, make Wilson an intriguing option.
Bo Nix: Coming off four QB1 performances, Nix faces a Falcons defense that has struggled against quarterbacks.
Fallers:
Jayden Daniels: A tough matchup against the Eagles makes Daniels less appealing, as he’s failed to crack QB11 in his last six games.
Jordan Love: Facing a Bears defense that has allowed the fewest points to quarterbacks in 2024, Love could struggle.
Sam Darnold: Darnold’s production has dipped, ranking as QB13 or worse in four of his last five games.
Running Back Rankings: Risers & Fallers
Risers:
Kenneth Walker III: The 49ers’ defense isn’t as dominant as in the past, and Walker’s involvement in the passing game boosts his value.
Kareem Hunt: With at least 21 touches in five straight games, Hunt faces a Bills defense allowing the 2ndmost points to running backs.
Nick Chubb: Stashing Chubb pays off with a matchup against the Saints, who have allowed the most fantasy points to RBs since Week 3.
Audric Estime: A solid 70% of backfield carries in Week 10, Estime faces a Falcons defense that’s allowed 11.9+ fantasy points to seven RBs since Week 4.
Fallers:
D'Andre Swift: After a hot streak, Swift has cooled off, finishing as RB23 and RB28 in his last two games.
James Cook: A tough matchup against the Chiefs, who have allowed the least fantasy points to RBs, makes Cook a risky start.
Aaron Jones: Injuries and a slump have hurt Jones, who hasn’t ranked higher than RB19 in his last five games.
Javonte Williams: Williams’ usage is dwindling, and he’s posted RB27 or worse finishes in all but two games.
Wide Receiver Rankings: Risers & Fallers
Risers:
George Pickens: After a strong showing with Russell Wilson at QB, Pickens faces a Ravens secondary allowing 5.4 more points per game to WRs than any other team.
Deebo Samuel & Jauan Jennings: Both are solid options against a Seahawks defense allowing the 2ndmost fantasy points to WRs since Week 4.
Cedric Tillman: With three strong performances in his last three games, Tillman faces a Saints team that has struggled against WRs.
Calvin Ridley: Ridley has been consistent with 8+ targets in five straight games and faces a Vikings defense giving up the 2ndmost points to WRs.
Jakobi Meyers: As the WR1 for the Raiders, Meyers has been productive with seven or more targets in five straight games.
Fallers:
Davante Adams: Volatile production since joining the Jets, Adams is a risky WR2.
Jayden Reed: With tough matchups ahead, Reed has finished as the WR19 or worse in five straight games.
CeeDee Lamb: With Dak Prescott out, Lamb struggled to produce, making him a lowertier WR3.
Brian Thomas Jr.: With Trevor Lawrence out, Thomas’ role has been limited, making him a risky option.
Tight End Rankings: Risers & Fallers
Risers:
Mark Andrews: After a slow start, Andrews has become a top10 tight end in four of his last five games.
T.J. Hockenson: Hockenson led the Vikings in targets last week and remains a solid option despite a tough Titans matchup.
Faller:
Evan Engram: Engram has been inconsistent lately, finishing outside the top10 tight ends in four consecutive games.
