The Oakland offense seems to have found its equilibrium, scoring
at least 24 points in all of their last seven games. Sure Carr’s
numbers haven’t been eye popping by any stretch, but he’s
protecting the ball, and has had a high floor with at least 15
standard fantasy points in all but one game this season. The Raider
offense has some soft matchups in the back half of the season,
and they start with the 0-9 Bengals this week at home. Cinci has
been torched by opposing quarterbacks all year, and Carr should
have plenty of chances to find the endzone this week. With a ton
of guys hurt, or on bye, Carr is worth a look as solid spot start.
The Saints were on their bye Halloween week, so it makes total
sense that they would save their most frightening performance of
the year a week later. Inexplicably the New Orleans offense failed
to score a touchdown at home against one of the worst defenses in
the league. It’s quite strange to see such a flat performance
from offensive stalwarts like Brees and Peyton, so I expect a huge
rebound this week in Tampa. The Bucs can score with anyone, but
their defense is a sieve giving up the most fantasy points to quarterbacks
this year. With another week farther away from his surgery and with
something to prove, Brees makes for a high-end QB1 in Week 11.
Rivers imploded last week against the Raiders with
one of his worst games of the season. The three interception game
was his first since Week 15 of the 2017 season against these same
Chiefs. With both franchises coming off crushing defeats, it’s getting
to be do or die time in the AFC West. With Patrick Mahomes on the
other side of the field you know this game is sure to be a shootout.
Look for the Chargers to continue their run heavy ways, limiting
the yardage ceiling for Rivers, but L.A. should have chances in
the red zone. The Chiefs defense, already struggling to rush their
passer, just lost their best edge rusher for the season last week.
The 52.5 over/under is currently the highest of Week 11, so even
the sharks expect fireworks. Roll with Rivers as a QB1.
I can’t really explain what the Dolphins are doing. Seemingly
left for dead after the first few weeks of the season, they’ve
played incredibly competitive ball for several weeks now, and
have a two-game winning streak to show for it. Say what you will
about Fitzpatrick, but the guy is a ferocious competitor. But
while I’d take him on my franchise any day, my fantasy roster
doesn’t need the magic Fitz is peddling in. The Bills are
going to be grumpy after dropping last week’s game to the
Browns, and the Buffalo pass defense could easily force Fitzpatrick
into a bunch of turnovers. Steer clear of the Ivy League wonder
this week.
Through sheer volume alone Goff remains a viable fantasy quarterback,
but it’s clear as a sunny Southern California day that this
offense is broken. The offensive line is in shambles, and the
running game can’t get cooking. Without a clean pocket to
read the defense and throw on platform, Goff is scuttling. He
hasn’t completed more than 60% of his passes since Week
4, and a stiff breeze seems to knock the ball out of his hands.
With yet another lineman down this week, the Rams will again have
to shuffle things around for Goff. Both of these teams are on
life-support, but I have more faith in the Bears harassing Goff
into another bad afternoon to keep him far away from my starting
line-up.
Out since Week 1 with a fracture in his shoulder, Foles returns
to the starting line-up this week. Minshew Mania was fun while
it lasted, but the Jags hope Foles can come in and keep the season
alive. I wouldn’t be so sure. Foles has been out for a while,
and hits the road against a feisty Colts defense that was just
embarrassed at home by the Dolphins. Indy hasn’t given up
multiple touchdown passes in a game since Week 4 and on the road
against this team isn’t the best place to shake off the
rust. Unless you are desperate at the position, take a wait and
see approach.
