Week 11 Fantasy Football Rankings: Matchups We Love and Box Score Stats Projections

Week 11 got underway with an NFC East battle between the Washington Commanders and Philadelphia Eagles. These two familiar foes are both vying for a spot in the playoffs. Fantasy football managers will be doing the same in the coming days.

Four teams are on bye this week—the Arizona Cardinals, Carolina Panthers, New York Giants and Tampa Bay Buccaneers—and many fantasy stars will face less-than-desirable matchups.

However, most managers should find a few easy lineup decisions in Week 11. Here's a look at some of the best remaining matchups of Week 11, along with our top picks and statistical projections.

All rankings and analysis are based on point-per-reception (PPR) scoring.

1. Lamar Jackson, Baltimore Ravens: 210 passing yards, 2 TDs, 1 INT, 63 rushing yards, 1 rushing TD

2. Josh Allen, Buffalo Bills: 238 passing yards, 2 TDs, 1 INT, 58 rushing yards

3. Russell Wilson, Pittsburgh Steelers: 341 passing yards, 2 TDs

4. Joe Burrow, Cincinnati Bengals: 322 passing yards, 2 TDs

5. Brock Purdy, San Francisco 49ers: 275 passing yards, 2 TDs

6. Justin Herbert, Los Angeles Chargers: 279 passing yards, 2 TDs

7. Bo Nix, Denver Broncos: 249 passing yards, 2 TDs, 21 rushing yards

8. Jared Goff, Detroit Lions: 271 passing yards, 2 TDs

9. Patrick Mahomes, Kansas City Chiefs: 269 passing yards, 2 TDs

10. Jordan Love, Green Bay Packers: 258 passing yards, 2 TDs

Matchup to Love: Russell Wilson vs. Baltimore Ravens

Though he's been doing a fine job of running the Pittsburgh Steelers offense, Russell Wilson hasn't been a weekly must-start in fantasy. He's largely playing the game-manager role for Pittsburgh while finding ways to occasionally deliver in clutch moments.

Statistically, Wilson has been more good than great this season. That should change against the Baltimore Ravens in Week 11.

As a contender, Baltimore has a lot of things going for it. An elite passing defense is not one of those things. The Ravens have been repeatedly gashed through the air, and they're going to provide opportunities for Wilson to shine.

The Steelers will likely try to lean on their strategy of winning with stout defense and ball-control offense. At some point, though, Wilson will let it rip against a defense that has allowed the second-most fantasy points to opposing QBs.

1. Christian McCaffrey, San Francisco 49ers: 5 receptions, 120 scrimmage yards, 1 TD

2. Joe Mixon, Houston Texans: 4 receptions, 118 scrimmage yards, 1 TD

3. Alvin Kamara, New Orleans Saints: 5 receptions, 106 scrimmage yards, 1 TD

4. De'Von Achane, Miami Dolphins: 5 receptions, 99 scrimmage yards, 1 TD

5. Bijan Robinson, Atlanta Falcons: 6 receptions, 89 scrimmage yards, 1 TD

6. Derrick Henry, Baltimore Ravens: 2 receptions, 121 scrimmage yards, 1 TD

7. Kyren Williams, Los Angeles Rams: 4 receptions, 100 scrimmage yards, 1 TD

8. Jahmyr Gibbs, Detroit Lions: 4 receptions, 99 scrimmage yards, 1 TD

9. Jonathan Taylor, Indianapolis Colts: 3 receptions, 108 scrimmage yards, 1 TD

10. Chase Brown, Cincinnati Bengals: 6 receptions, 78 scrimmage yards, 1 TD

Matchup to Love: Joe Mixon at Dallas Cowboys

The Houston Texans will visit the Dallas Cowboys on Monday night and should leave little doubt about which team is the best in Texas.

The Cowboys have lost quarterback Dak Prescott (hamstring) for the season and are spiraling out of control. If Dallas makes things interesting, it'll be by attacking Houston's underwhelming pass protection.

Houston should counter by leaning heavily on Joe Mixon and the ground game. Even with Nico Collins expected to return, this should be a high-volume outing for Mixon. With a heavy workload against a bad defense, Mixon should reward managers with a stellar outing.

The Cowboys have allowed the third-most fantasy points to opposing RBs this season.

1. Amon-Ra St. Brown, Detroit Lions: 7 receptions, 138 yards, 1 TD

2. Ja'Marr Chase, Cincinnati Bengals: 8 receptions, 127 yards, 1 TD

3. Justin Jefferson, Minnesota Vikings: 6 receptions, 125 yards, 1 TD

4. Nico Collins, Houston Texans: 6 receptions, 119 yards, 1 TD

5. Puka Nacua, Los Angeles Rams: 5 receptions, 95 yards, 1 TD

6. George Pickens, Pittsburgh Steelers: 5 receptions, 121 yards, 1 TD

7. Cooper Kupp, Los Angeles Rams: 7 receptions, 108 yards

8. Deebo Samuel, San Francisco 49ers: 6 receptions, 111 yards

9. Zay Flowers, Baltimore Ravens: 6 receptions, 105 yards

10. Davante Adams, New York Jets: 6 receptions, 98 yards

Matchup to Love: George Pickens vs. Baltimore Ravens

Even though the Steelers don't always open things up in the passing game, No. 1 receiver George Pickens tends to deliver. He has earned the trust of Wilson and has seen 21 targets over the last three games.

Pickens finished Week 10 with five receptions for 91 yards and a touchdown. He should have an even bigger day against Baltimore.

The Ravens have struggled, significantly, to corral opposing receivers. Against the Cincinnati Bengals last week, Baltimore coughed up 11 catches, 264 yards and three touchdowns to Ja'Marr Chase alone.

No team has surrendered more fantasy points to the receiver position than Baltimore.

While Pickens probably won't replicate Chase's numbers, he should do enough to earn a top-10 scoring spot in Week 11.

1. Travis Kelce, Kansas City Chiefs: 9 receptions, 106 yards, 1 TD

2. Brock Bowers, Las Vegas Raiders: 8 receptions, 115 yards, 1 TD

3. George Kittle, San Francisco 49ers: 6 receptions, 89 yards, 1 TD

4. T.J. Hockenson, Minnesota Vikings: 6 receptions, 84 yards

5. David Njoku, Cleveland Browns: 6 receptions, 82 yards

6. Jonnu Smith, Miami Dolphins: 5 receptions, 79 yards

7. Evan Engram, Jacksonville Jaguars: 5 receptions, 74 yards

8. Mark Andrews, Baltimore Ravens: 5 receptions, 67 yards

9. Tucker Kraft, Green Bay Packers; 5 receptions, 66 yards

10. Hunter Henry, New England Patriots: 5 receptions, 61 yards

Matchup to Love: Jonnu Smith vs. Las Vegas Raiders

Buffalo Bills tight end Dalton Kincaid (knee) and Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta (shoulder) could both miss Week 11. If either plays, though, he will be a strong start. The Kansas City Chiefs and Jacksonville Jaguars have allowed the second- and seventh-most fantasy points to opposing tight ends, respectively

The Las Vegas Raiders have allowed the fifth-most fantasy points to the position, which is why Jonnu Smith is a sneaky sleeper option in Week 11. While the Miami Dolphins aren't known for featuring their tight ends, Smith has seen 10 targets and eight receptions over the past two weeks.

In its last two games, Las Vegas allowed Travis Kelce (10 receptions, 90 yards, 1 TD) and Mike Gesicki (5 catches, 100 yards, 2 TDs) to run wild. Smith should be in store for a strong outing.

*Fantasy scoring and roster information via FantasyPros.