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Week 11 in fantasy football arrives with plenty on the line. Mercifully there aren’t too many byes to worry about. Only the Colts and Saints are off this week, meaning fantasy managers will miss reliable options like Michael Pittman Jr and Chris Olave. Most elite wideouts are back in play, though. The position feels as deep as it’s been all season. That’s especially true with stars like Ja’Marr Chase, CeeDee Lamb, Tee Higgins, and Rashee Rice returning from their bye weeks.
After a relatively modest Week 10 across the board, expect receivers to bounce back in a big way. Favorable matchups, red-hot target volumes, and a few high-scoring game scripts should fuel several big fantasy football performances. Whether you’re clawing for a playoff spot or cruising toward a first-round bye, this week’s wide receiver rankings could be the difference between victory and heartbreak.
Let’s break down the top fantasy WR plays and some sneaky sleepers heading into Week 11.
Ja’Marr Chase remains a fantasy football machine. That’s even without Joe Burrow under center. In the Bengals’ 47–42 loss to the Bears in Week 9, Chase posted six catches for 111 yards. Despite the quarterback instability, Chase’s route precision and after-the-catch ability keep him among the elite options at the position.
In Week 11, Chase draws a favorable matchup against a Steelers defense that’s struggled to contain opposing WR1s. His combination of volume and explosiveness makes him a near-lock for another top-five finish.
Justin Jefferson has had a rough stretch since returning from injury. He recently caught just four of 12 targets for 37 yards in a loss to Baltimore. Still, the silver lining is volume. Jefferson continues to dominate the Vikings’ target share. It’s really only a matter of time before that opportunity translates into production.
The Bears’ secondary remains one of the league’s most forgiving. They rank bottom 10 in yards allowed per completion to wide receivers. Expect Jefferson and JJ McCarthy to find their rhythm at home. Jefferson remains a must-start WR1 and a strong bounce-back candidate for Week 11.
Higgins was the hero of Cincinnati’s Week 9 shootout. He caught seven passes for 121 yards and two touchdowns. His chemistry with Joe Flacco has been surprisingly strong. He has also found the end zone four times in his last three games.
With defenses continuing to focus on Chase, Higgins has capitalized on single coverage and red-zone looks. Now, he faces a Pittsburgh team that ranks near the bottom of the league in yards allowed per target to outside receivers. With that, Higgins is a top-10 WR this week with multi-touchdown upside.
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