Week 11 Fantasy Takeaways

Week 11 delivered chaos across the NFL — injuries to star players, unexpected snap-share leaders, backfield shakeups, and breakout performances that will have major implications heading into the fantasy playoffs. Here’s everything you need to know from a packed weekend of action.

Chris Rodriguez Takes Over in Washington

Chris Rodriguez has now started two straight games for the Commanders and looked firmly in control of the backfield against Miami. Rodriguez handled the first eight carries of the game, out-snapped Bill Croskey-Merritt 30–18, and out-carried him 15–9. He also took on the primary short-yardage and goal-line work.

Rodriguez averaged a strong 5.3 yards per carry, while Croskey-Merritt struggled again with just 3.1 YPC. Coming out of the bye, Rodriguez should remain the lead early-down option — and he should be rostered everywhere he’s still available.

Sean Tucker Explodes in Buffalo

We highlighted Sean Tucker as the desperate-flex play of the week, and he delivered in massive fashion. Tucker ripped off 19 carries for more than 100 yards and scored three touchdowns — two rushing and one receiving — finishing with 21 touches for 140 total yards.

Rachaad White remained the primary passing-down back (43 snaps to Tucker’s 31), but Tucker dominated early-down work and had two goal-line snaps to White’s three. With a tough matchup against the Rams looming, expectations should be tempered — but if Bucky Irving sits again, Tucker is a strong borderline RB2 and a must-add on waivers.

Tyrell Shavers Steps Up Without Keon Coleman

Keon Coleman was a surprise healthy scratch, leading to a five-man rotation at wide receiver for the Bills. None of the usual names delivered — except Tyrell Shavers. He led the team with 5 targets, catching 4 of them for 90 yards and a score.

Shavers played roughly half the routes, similar to Curtis Samuel, Josh Palmer, and Gabe Davis, while Dawson Knox led the team with an 82% route rate but didn’t turn it into notable production. Shavers is worth monitoring as a deep-league pickup.

Jaguars Smother the Chargers

The Chargers laid an egg in one of the weekend’s most surprising outcomes. Justin Herbert, Kimani Vidal, Oronde Gadsden, Ladd McConkey, and Quentin Johnston all put up fewer than 6 fantasy points. Keenan Allen led the team with just 53 yards.

Vidal briefly left with an injury and barely returned. With the Chargers heading into their bye, this entire performance is one to throw out.

Bhayshul Tuten Showing Signs Before Injury

Before suffering an ankle injury, Bhayshul Tuten was trending toward a bigger role for Jacksonville. He split first-half snaps evenly with Travis Etienne, out-carried him 8-6, and even handled early goal-line work. Tuten says he’s “fine,” but if he misses time, Etienne would get a full bell-cow role again.

Jakobi Meyers Emerges as Jaguars’ WR1

The Jaguars only threw 22 times while playing from ahead, but Jakobi Meyers led the team with 6 targets, catching 5 for 64 yards. More importantly, he jumped to 83% route participation — full-time starter territory. He’s squarely in the fantasy conversation next week.

Luther Burden Finally Fantasy Relevant

The role change we’ve been waiting for finally happened — Luther Burden became Chicago’s primary slot receiver. Burden ran a route on 61% of dropbacks (up from 49% last week), just six fewer routes than Rome Odunze.

He earned a strong 23% target rate, and because the breakout didn’t come with a huge fantasy line, he could be had cheaply on waivers. If this usage sticks, breakout weeks are coming.

Falcons Hit Hard by Knee Injuries

Michael Penix is seeking second opinions, but early indications point toward a possible season-ending knee injury. Drake London, who was cooking early, suffered a PCL sprain and will miss time.

Kirk Cousins will start going forward, which is… complicated. London has only two receptions from Cousins all year, but Kyle Pitts has a 23.5% target share from Cousins. Expect elevated usage for Pitts and Darnell Mooney until London returns. The hope is that London’s timeline is short and that he can work more from the slot when he’s back.

Tetairoa McMillan Breaks Out

Against one of the toughest WR matchups on the slate, Tetairoa McMillan delivered a career day: 8 catches, 130 yards, and 2 TDs. Bryce Young threw for a career-high 448 yards and 3 scores.

This was McMillan’s first top-10 fantasy finish. The real question: can he and Bryce build on it heading into San Francisco?

Josh Jacobs’ Knee Injury Opens the Door for Emanuel Wilson

Josh Jacobs avoided a serious injury, but he’s day-to-day and could miss a week. If he sits, Emanuel Wilson becomes a fringe RB2 — he played 93% of snaps after Jacobs left and has flashed all season in limited work.

If Jacobs is out, Wilson is a must-add.

Devin Singletary Plays Vulture for Giants

Tyrone Tracy handled most of the explosive plays, but Devin Singletary stole the touchdowns, scoring twice on four goal-line attempts. Tracy and Singletary split snaps, carries, and routes almost 50/50, but Tracy led in total opportunities (23 to 17). Tracy remains the preferred option, but Singletary clearly has the goal-line role.

Bengals Passing Attack Falls Flat

Joe Flacco couldn’t replicate his Week 6 explosion against Pittsburgh. He threw for just 199 yards and one score. Ja’Marr Chase managed 10 targets but only 3 catches for 30 yards, while Tee Higgins salvaged a touchdown.

The bright spot: Chase Brown, who handled 26 opportunities for 127 yards on an 82% snap share. Flacco and Chase should bounce back at home against New England next week.

Rodgers and Warren Injured in Weird Steelers Game

Jaylen Warren started hot but left with an ankle injury, finishing with 62 yards on 10 carries. Kenneth Gainwell struggled on the ground but went nuclear as a receiver, catching 7 of 8 targets for 81 yards and 2 TDs.

Gainwell should be rostered in case Warren misses time. Meanwhile, Aaron Rodgers suffered a small fracture in his non-throwing wrist and could miss a game.

Woody Marks Leads Texans — But Struggles

Woody Marks dominated the backfield again, out-touching Nick Chubb 18–3 with a 66% snap share. Unfortunately, he didn’t do much with the work, posting just 44 rushing yards in a great matchup.

The silver lining: Marks is locked in as the lead back moving forward.

Ricky Pearsall Returns to Full-Time Role

In his first game back, Ricky Pearsall returned to a full-time role — nearly identical snaps and routes to Jauan Jennings. But he came away with a goose egg as Purdy funneled targets to George Kittle, Jennings, and Christian McCaffrey.

Don’t panic. Pearsall’s usage was encouraging enough to hold.

Jacoby Brissett Sets an NFL Record

In one of the most surprising performances of the year, Jacoby Brissett set an NFL record with 47 completions, throwing for 452 yards and completing 82% of his passes.

Trey McBride dominated again with a 10/115/1 line, but the shocker was Michael Wilson — 15 catches for 185 yards on 18 targets. With Marvin Harrison Jr. potentially out again, Wilson is a viable Week 12 starter.

Lamar Jackson Stymied in Cleveland

Pressure and tipped interceptions derailed Lamar Jackson’s day in Cleveland. Derrick Henry was the lone bright spot with over 100 yards and a score. Better days are ahead: Lamar gets the Jets, Bengals, and Steelers at home over the next three weeks.

RJ Harvey Held in Check as Broncos RB1

RJ Harvey played 62% of snaps and handled 14 touches, but only managed 50 yards in a tough matchup — and Jaleel McLaughlin stole a goal-line TD. Still, McLaughlin and Tyler Badie played fewer than 10 snaps each, confirming Harvey as the primary early-down back moving forward.

With the Broncos on bye, Harvey is a sneaky buy-low candidate if you don’t need immediate production.