We see it every year: players on the edge of giving up can emerge as true league winners at this point in the season, leading you to a fantasy league. There are a few of these contenders this week that are still up for waivers in most leagues. We focus primarily on two running backs and two receivers. Find out who it is in our Week 11 NFL Fantasy Football waiver thread.
My General Pickup List:
1.Jeff Wilson Jr.
2. Rachel White
3. Isiah Pacheco
Week 11 quarterback waiver telegram
Jared Goff, Detroit Lions, 24.3% of roster
Goff is in the top 10 in the league this year in both passing yards (2,277) and passing touchdowns (15). The Lions quarterback has made the most of it without D’Andre Swift and Amon-Ra St. Brown, but will have both stars back for the remainder of the season. Detroit also has the fourth lightest quarterback program according to Pro Football Focus (PFF). At the end of the season Goff could take advantage of his strong performances since the beginning of the season.
Jimmy Garoppolo, San Francisco 49ers, 65.2% in roster
Tua Tagovailoa, Tom Brady, and Geno Smith are all having a bye week, possibly forcing some fantasy execs to stream. The best option for week 11 is Jimmy Garoppolo, who has shown a solid floor over the last few weeks due to the many guns around him. The Cardinals are also a top-notch matchup, allowing the sixth-most fantasy points by opposing quarterbacks to date. As long as Jimm y G avoids major mistakes, it’s a top 10 option this week.
Jimmy Garoppolo on 3 and 8+ tonight for #49ers: 6 of 7 for 90 yards, 4 first downs and 118.8 rating. For the season, Garoppolo converted 45.2% of passes on 3rd and 8+, 2nd best to Mahomes (46.9%)
— Josh Dubow (@JoshDubowAP) November 14, 2022
Deep leagues or escort: Kenny Pickett, Pittsburgh Steelers, 3.8% drafted
The Steelers are increasingly using Pickett as a weapon on the field, as he set another career-high with eight runs against the Saints (up from last week’s seven). During the Fantasy Playoffs, Pittsburgh has the third lightest schedule of any team, according to the PFF. Pickett isn’t a strong starter this week outside of the Superflex leagues, but he could become one if the trends of the past few weeks continue.
Week 11 runningback waiver thread
Jeff Wilson Jr., Miami Dolphins, 63.3% on the roster
I hope you heeded the suggestion in this column last week and have already gotten Wilson off the waiver. If not, this week could be your last chance against the new king of the backfield in Miami. Although Raheem Mostert started the game against the Browns, it was Wilson who dominated the second half snaps (25 to 4). In the first half he was a little more balanced (17 to 15 for Wilson). It might have something to do with winning the Fins, but Wilson is an RB2 with an edge as of now.
I sincerely hope none of you walked away from Jeff Wilson earlier this season pic.twitter.com/ATqW0k7WiF
— NFL Fantasy Football (@NFLFantasy) November 13, 2022
Rachaad White, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 8.7% on the roster
White got his first NFL start off Leonard Fournette in Munich and was on the field for every snap on the first drive. The rookie and “playoff Lenny” then took turns on every drive until Fournette injured his hip in the third quarter. Subsequently, White was on the field for 20 of a possible 25 snaps. The Bucs have a bye week, so Fournette could be fine in as little as 14 days. Still, White is a great pick, having played well in Munich and has top-10 potential should he actually take over the backfield.
Isiah Pacheco, Kansas City Chiefs, 26.8% of the roster
Pacheco started the third straight game for the Chiefs, but was able to head the three-headed monster in the Kansas City backfield. Clyde Edwards-Helaire didn’t make a single run attempt, but Pacheco dominated in the early runs. The only problem for the rookie: Jerick McKinnon dominates not only the low passes, but also the precious short yardage situations on the goal line. However, as of right now, Pacheco can be a fantasy starter in games dominated by Kansas City. The Chiefs have the fifth lightest remaining schedule this year according to the PFF.
Wide Receiver Waiver Thread Week 11
Kadarius Toney, Kansas City Chiefs, 38.5% of the roster
Toney’s role with the Chiefs has yet to be set in stone, but he benefited from the absences of Mecole Hardman and JuJu Smith-Schuster (with a second quarter concussion) against the Jaguars. The 23-year-old caught four of his five targets for 57 yards and a touchdown and got involved in the rushing game with two carries for 33 yards. Toney has a huge lead on the Chiefs’ high powered offense and he should be a spot on your roster for the rest of the games. If JuJu and Hardman come out next week, Toney already has a flexible appeal against the Chargers.
Christian Watson, Green Bay Packers, 1.4% drafted
Without injured Randall Cobb and Romeo Doubs, Watson was the Packers clear No. 2 passing game behind Allen Lazard and exploded with a 3-TD performance. The Packers had wanted to put their rookie more on offense for weeks, but Watson has struggled with injuries. He is now fit, in time to establish himself as a fantasy starter for the second half of the season. His 25 percent target rate definitely backs that up: Only Chris Olave and Drake London have a higher rate among rookies.
2nd TD of the day for Christian Watson! #GoPackGo
📺: #DALvsGB on FOX
📱: Stream on NFL+ https://t.co/rSmBWilFeT pic.twitter.com/cA3fvHrLYJ—NFL (@NFL) November 14, 2022
Tiefe Ligen oder Stash: Donovan Peoples-Jones, Cleveland Browns, 13.5% on roster
Peoples-Jones had at least 50 receiving yards for the sixth straight game against the Dolphins and remains the clear No. 2 in Cleveland behind Amari Cooper. The 23-year-old has yet to score a touchdown this year, but his solid role up front gives us hope that’s about to change. The expected return of Deshaun Watson in two weeks, which should hugely raise the ceiling of every Browns receiver, could be useful for this.
Week 11 of the Tight Closing Waiver Thread
Foster Moreau, Las Vegas Raiders, 3.5% drafted
After much back and forth, the Raiders finally placed Darren Waller on the injured reserve list last week. That means the star tight end will miss at least three more games. In his absence, Moreau once again took over as the tight end’s primary pass receiver, catching three balls for 43 yards and a touchdown. The Raiders are now 2-7 and probably have nothing to do with the playoffs. There’s a good chance Waller won’t return this season and Moreau will remain your starting playmaker for the remainder of the season.
Foster Moreau’s first touchdown of the season @fhmoreau
📺: #INDvsLV on CBS
📱: Stream on NFL+ https://t.co/BOnQEreYOl pic.twitter.com/iMhu7dcChy—NFL (@NFL) November 13, 2022
Trey McBride, Arizona Cardinals, 0.0% drafted
Zach Ertz suffered a potentially serious knee injury against the Rams early Sunday. Without Ertz, second-round pick McBride had 54 of a possible 55 snaps starting in the second quarter, but caught just one ball seven yards as backup quarterback Colt McCoy threw DeAndre Hopkins and Rondale Moore early and often. However, there’s a chance that could change with the return of Kyler Murray. With Ertz out for the rest of the season, McBride would be the best TE pickup of the week.
Logan Thomas, Washington Commanders, 10.6% enlisted
Thomas has already struggled with many injuries this season, but he returned to the field for the first time last week and ran a pass path in 24 of a possible 35 plays. Despite a somewhat mediocre performance against the Eagles on Monday Night Football (2 receptions, 12 yards from 4 targets), Thomas deserves a pick up as he has the second lightest schedule for tight ends the rest of the season, according to the PFF.
Defense Checkup – Week 11:
New Orleans Saints vs. Los Angeles Rams, 47.8% on roster
The Saints defense is playing a little below its potential this season, but still have more than enough playmakers on their side to clinch a game. The Rams are a first-rate matchup, whether Matthew Stafford or John Wolford brings the defending Super Bowl champion to the lawn.
New York Jets @ New England Patriots, 24.1% on the roster
The Jets defense has already made life difficult for Patriots quarterback Mac Jones in Week 8 (one interception, six QB sacks). Robert Saleh’s unit are playing with a lot of confidence and could repeat that performance on Sunday.
Note: All ownership numbers are from the official fantasy leagues at fantasy.nfl.com!
