Alright, Week 11, baby! Can you believe it? The 2025 fantasy season hit the gas, and suddenly, we are staring at the final month of the regular fantasy season. Some of you are absolutely crushing it, chilling at the top, stacking those Ws like a boss. The rest of us? Yeah… not quite living the dream. A ton of managers are still out here on that fantasy tightrope, one slip away from disaster, but hey, one hot streak away from fantasy glory too! At this point, every single win is massive. And even if you’re cruising, that first-round bye isn’t just gonna drop in your lap. The mission’s the same for all of us: WIN. So, as always, I’m diving into the most-searched Start/Sit questions from the FootClan with the help of the Fantasy Footballers’ Start/Sit tool to help you lock in the right calls.
It’s go-time. Let’s stack some dubs and keep that championship dream alive.
Aaron Rodgers or J.J. McCarthy?
Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers get the Bengals at home, and if you like fantasy points, this matchup has everything you want. We’ve got a 49.5 total and a defense that just let Caleb Williams drop 38.5 fantasy points. Cincinnati has basically become the “free square” of fantasy matchups. They are bottom-three in pass-rush win rate, blitz rate, and pressure rate. Rodgers is about to throw from the cleanest pocket he’s seen all year. It gets worse for Cincinnati: they’ve surrendered 23 passing TDs in nine games. It’s bad, bad. We already saw the Rodgers vs. Flacco IcyHot Bowl earlier this year, and Flacco handed him the L. Then last week, Rodgers had his worst game of the season. If you know anything about Rodgers, it’s that he responds with fire. He even said it himself: “I’ve got to play better… and I will.” Last time he faced the Bengals (Week 7), he threw for four TDs and had 24.6 fantasy points. The Bengals will also probably be without star pass rusher Trey Hendrickson. He’s listed as doubtful. Everything lines up for a classic bounce-back performance from old man Rodgers this week.
Similar to Rodgers, JJ McCarthy (or “Nine” depending on the day) has a great matchup this week. At home against Chicago, it checks every box for a streaming option. The Bears are 31st vs. QBs, allowing 23 fantasy points per game and the 2nd-highest yards-per-attempt in football. They’ve allowed over 400 yards in back-to-back games. They are also dealing with injuries to Jaquan Brisker and TJ Edwards, both of whom are doubtful this week. Vegas has this game at a 48.5 total as well. McCarthy himself has been very average for fantasy. Since returning from injury in week 9, he’s finished right outside QB1 territory as QB13 and QB14. If there were a week for McCarthy to break into that QB1 finish, it would be this week.
Verdict: Both guys have smash matchups, but Rodgers is the start this week. McCarthy is fine as a streamer, but Rodgers has the ceiling, the volume, the matchup, and the revenge-game energy. Cincinnati is a full-on defensive disaster, and Rodgers already torched them once this season. With a clean pocket, a 49.5 total, and no Trey Hendrickson in sight, Rodgers has legitimate upside. Until I see it from McCarthy, it’s hard to bet on it. He’s also dealing with an injury to his right hand, which I don’t love.
Kimani Vidal or RJ Harvey?
Owning Kimani Vidal has been a full-blown rollercoaster: 20+ one week, three the next. The volume is real (23+ carries in two of his last three), and that at least gives him a serviceable floor when the efficiency cooperates. The problem? He’s almost a zero in the passing game, so if he isn’t ripping off chunk plays or scoring, the fantasy output falls off a cliff. This matchup doesn’t help. Jacksonville is the 9th-best against RBs, allowing only 17.5 fantasy points per game to the position, and the Chargers offense has shifted heavily toward the pass. Justin Herbert is airing it out behind a struggling O-line, and Vidal isn’t involved in the passing attack. He’s much more TD dependent than you want for a tough road matchup.
HC Jim Harbaugh on RB Kimani Vidal:
"He’s playing like a No. 1 back in the NFL. Very good at pass protection, very good at running the football. He brings a very physical style, plus he’s elusive. That’s what I’ve seen and it’s all real good."
(via @chargers) pic.twitter.com/L99ymAtHBj
— SleeperNFL (@SleeperNFL) November 13, 2025
RJ Harvey has suddenly shot up in Start/Sit searches after news broke that J.K. Dobbins appeared on the injury report. While there’s no official injury designation yet, the early sentiment around Dobbins’ status hasn’t sounded promising. Talks of possible IR have me thinking the Broncos will be without Dobbins for a while. Enter rookie RJ Harvey. The most carries we’ve seen from Harvey this season came in Week 4, when he had 14 attempts, mostly in garbage time against the Bengals. Even with limited opportunities behind Dobbins, Harvey has flashed. He stacked three TDs on the Cowboys in Week 8 and has a receiving score in three of his last four games. The downside? He’s struggled to find consistent efficiency on the ground. And the matchup doesn’t exactly offer any help. The Broncos get the Chiefs, who rank 7th against RBs, allowing just 16.9 FPPG to the position.
Verdict: I’m rolling with Kimani Vidal. Yeah, the matchup is tough, but Vidal at least has a locked-in workload we can project. With RJ Harvey, you are guessing. We think we know how Denver will handle life without Dobbins, but predicting Sean Payton is a losing game. In Week 11, I’m siding with the guaranteed touches.
Malik Washington or Rashid Shaheed?
With Tyreek Hill done for the season and Darren Waller on IR, fantasy managers grabbed Malik Washington, hoping he would inherit a big chunk of vacated targets. The problem? That bump never came. After a season-high eight targets in Week 7, his usage has actually trended down: five targets in Week 8, then just three in each of the last two games. The opportunity simply isn’t growing the way we had hoped. The matchup isn’t the issue with the Commanders ranking 30th against opposing WRs. The real problem is the game script. The Commanders’ defense, which also can’t stop the run — they’re 25th against RBs and just gave up 49.7 fantasy points to the Lions’ backfield last week. When you have Devon Achane and a run defense this soft across from you, you don’t overthink it; you run the ball. Miami already ranks 21st in team pass attempts per game, and with Tua as your QB, I don’t blame them. There is no reason for them to force a high-volume passing attack. I think the Dolphins play it safe and establish the run.
Don’t panic about Rashid Shaheed‘s quiet Seattle debut. The Seahawks absolutely steamrolled Arizona last week, which led to just 12 pass attempts. Shaheed only saw one target, but did get two manufactured run attempts. The game script never required Seattle to open things up, but that changes this week. We’ve got a 48.5 game total in what should be a back-and-forth matchup with the Rams. Seattle is going to have to throw to keep pace. Shaheed’s speed and role in this offense are exactly what you want in a projected shootout, and with a full week of practice under his belt, his involvement should tick up.
Verdict: I’m starting Rashid Shaheed. Malik Washington‘s role just isn’t growing. Even with Tyreek and Waller out, his targets have gone down for three straight weeks, and this matchup sets up perfectly for Miami to lean on the run with Devon Achane. Shaheed, on the other hand, is the classic “don’t overreact to last week” play. Seattle only attempted 12 passes because they absolutely dominated Arizona. This week, against the Rams, the Seahawks are going to need to throw the ball to keep up.
Cade Otton or Colston Loveland?
Cade Otton came through last week with a TE6 finish (12.7 fantasy points), catching nine of 12 targets for 82 yards while leading the Bucs in receptions with both Chris Godwin and Bucky Irving sidelined. With both still sidelined in Week 11, Otton should once again be heavily involved. But here is the problem: the Bills are a nightmare matchup for TEs. They allow the fewest fantasy points to the position, and TEs are averaging just 4.9 fantasy points per game against them. Otton’s volume keeps him in the streaming conversation, but the matchup is as brutal as it gets.
Caleb Williams finds Colston Loveland who then makes an incredible run after the catchpic.twitter.com/au3FbOayzl
— Dave (@dave_bfr) November 2, 2025
Colston Loveland comes into Week 11 as one of the more intriguing TE streamers, and the matchup sets up nicely. The Vikings rank 23rd against TEs, allowing 12.3 fantasy points per game to the position, and this game carries a healthy 48.5 total, giving us some sneaky shootout potential. Loveland caught all four of his targets for 55 yards last week, finishing second on the team in receiving yards. Sure, it was a step back from his 118-yard, two TD explosion in Week 9, but the role is still trending in the right direction. On top of that, everyone in this Bears offense is beat up. Rome Odunze and DJ Moore both logged limited practices, and even if they suit up, they are not at full strength. That opens the door for Loveland to stay heavily involved. He’s also Mike’s TE Start of the Week, and the usage + matchup combo backs it up.
Verdict: Give me Colston Loveland. Otton’s volume is nice, but the Bills are the worst possible matchup for TEs, allowing just 4.9 fantasy points per game. You’re swimming upstream. Loveland gets a soft Vikings defense (23rd vs TEs), a 48.5 game total, and a banged-up Bears WR room that should funnel targets his way. His role is growing, the matchup is favorable, and the upside is higher.
Alright, that’s it for me this week! If you want a second opinion before you lock things in, drop a comment or hit me up on X. And don’t forget to lean on the Ballers’ Start/Sit tool, weekly rankings, and Mike’s Sunday start/sit show for those last-minute pivots. Good luck this week!
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