NFL Week 11 is upon us, which means it’s time to scour the fantasy football waiver for the top pickups of the week ahead of Wednesday.
Whether you’re looking to replace a top player who sustained an unfortunate injury or eyeing darkhorse players who have popped out of nowhere through the first few games of the season, fantasy football experts Sean Koerner and Chris Raybon have you covered with their best Week 11 waiver wire adds.
NFL Week 11 Waiver Wire Breakdown
As usual, the duo hopped on the Fantasy Flex pod on Tuesday and discussed all things related to Week 11 waiver candidates. Among the players highlighted are a few players available in over 60% of leagues. Find out more below.
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NFL Week 11 Waiver Wire Adds
* Availability in home leagues is noted in parentheses.
Quarterback
Justin Herbert (45%)
- Trending up; Harbaugh called him “half man, half beast”
- Thrown for 275+ yards in 3 straight games
- Last week, easily beat the Titans, so didn’t have to throw much
- Has been rushing more: 30+ yards in 2 of last 3 games
- Finally healthy
- Weapons are all finally healthy
- Could be forced to drop back more against Bengals
- Opens as QB12
Running Back
Jaylen Wright (94%)
- Rookie with high potential entering the season
- Playing well, but clearly the 3rd back
- Against the Rams, appeared to leapfrog Raheem Mostert as the number 2 back; Mostert didn’t have a single carry
- Could be an Achane injury away from RB2 value
- Could offer RB3/Flex value in this role
Audric Estime (95%)
- As Sean Payton hinted, had a much bigger role this week, operated as the clear lead back
- Benefited from Denver playing with the lead most of the game
- Likely to take a back seat to Javonte Williams in trailing game scripts
- Might be in a hot-hand backfield; Marvin Mims also played RB
- RB3/Flex option for now, with fairly limited upside
- Blake Corum has more upside and would instantly become a top-10 option if Kyren Williams misses time
Wide Receiver
Quentin Johnston (59%)
- Only went 2/24 but caught a TD
- In the middle of a breakout season
- Herbert playing well; this matchup could force them to throw
- Good player to have in case he continues to break out
Noah Brown (87%)
- Clear #2 WR
- 97% routes run rate
- Traded to Commanders right before the season started
- Took time to learn the playbook and build chemistry with Jayden Daniels
- Flashed upside with the Texans last season
- Opens week as WR37, fringe WR3/Flex option with this role
Tight End
Will Dissly (98%)
- Has taken over as lead TE for the Chargers
- Maintaining around 70% routes run rate last 4 weeks, including last 2 where Hayden Hurst returned
- 27% target rate last 4 games and 4+ catches in 4 of last 5
- Great cheap one-week flier for people with Trey McBride, Cade Otton on BYE
- Also good if Dalton Kincaid misses; in that case, Dawson Knox would be a great one-week flier
Defense
Packers (68%)
- Solid option facing the Bears, could offer 3+ sacks
- Bears fired OC Shane Waldron
- Unlikely to be a short-term fix with OL injuries/issues
- Packers open the week as DEF3
Kicker
Jake Bates (60%)
- Lions have the highest team total of the week
- Should get into Jags territory with ease
- May be less aggressive, especially on 4th downs, setting Bates up for more FG tries
- Very high floor option
- Coming off game-winner; confidence should be high
- 14/14 FGs and 3/3 50+, including 52-yard game-winner last week
