Attention, fantasy aficionados! It’s time to gear up because Week 11 has rolled in, and we’ve got four teams taking a breather on their bye week. Think of it as a mini-vacation for them while you’re left scrambling to fill those roster spots! As the season barrels ahead like a quarterback on a mission, the waiver wire is about to become your best friend, your trusty sidekick in this fantasy adventure, or perhaps your secret weapon in the battle for bragging rights!
For all you fantasy managers navigating the stormy seas of injuries and bye weeks, this week is a golden opportunity to snag some emerging talent, capitalize on those unfortunate injuries, and maybe even rescue a few underperformers from the depths of fantasy despair. Picture the waiver wire as your personal treasure chest, where clever managers can dig up hidden gems that could turn your season around faster than you can say “Game-winning touchdown!”
In this article, we’ll embark on a thrilling quest to uncover the top waiver wire adds for Week 11, shining a spotlight on key players poised to elevate your fantasy lineup and help you tackle the challenges ahead. Whether you’re patching up injuries, beefing up your roster, or just trying to fill those bye week holes (and no, we’re not talking about the ones in your favorite pair of sweatpants), these strategic additions could mean the difference between celebrating a glorious victory or sulking in defeat like a kid who just lost their favorite toy.
So, grab your fantasy gear, put on your thinking cap, and let’s dive into the treasure hunt of waiver wire wonders! It’s time to turn those bye week blues into a victory parade that would make even the most seasoned NFL fan jealous! Onward to glory, my fantasy comrades, let’s make this week one for the ages!
*For a player to make this WAIVER list, they must be rostered in LESS than 50% of 1QB, Full PPR Sleeper Leagues.*
WEEK 10 BYES
- ARIZONA CARDINALS
- CAROLINA PANTHERS
- NEW YORK GIANTS
- TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS
QUARTERBACKS
ALL PLAYERS ARE IN ORDER BY SUGGESTED WAIVER PRIORITY
{All stats are from the prior week.}
- Derek Carr(Saints)
Rostered: (17% in Sleeper Leagues)
Next 3 Opponents: Browns, BYE, Rams
(16-25 Completions, 269 Yards, 2 TDs; 4 Carries, 17 Yards)
{The Browns are a fairly favorable matchup for Derek.before the bye week. If you are in need of a fill in QB this week with four teams on bye, I don’t mind firing up Carr. The Browns just gave up 2 touchdowns to Herbert last week.} - BO NIX (Broncos)
Rostered: (44% in Sleeper Leagues)
Next 3 Opponents: Falcons, Raiders, Browns
(22-30 Completions, 215 Yards, 2 TDs; 3 Carries, -5 Yards)
{Bo Nix hasn’t been terrible in his rookie season, as he’s been a serviceable QB2 all year. The next three weeks he’s got a fairly quarterback friendly schedule before his bye week. He could potentially put up some good numbers with all the teams coming up on their bye weeks.}
RUNNING BACKS
ALL PLAYERS ARE IN ORDER BY SUGGESTED WAIVER PRIORITY
{All stats are from the prior week.}
- TYJAE SPEARS (Titans)
Rostered: (46% in Sleeper Leagues)
Next 3 Opponents: Vikings, Texans, Commanders
(7 Carries, 47 Yards; 2 Targets, 3 Receptions, 4 Yards)
{Tyjae is back from his injury and already showing that he’s going to be significantly eating into Pollard’s work load. Not much out on the waivers for running backs, but Tyjae looks like a great stash.}
STASH OR DEEP LEAGUE GRABS
- TREY BENSON (25% Rostered) Cardinals I like Trey Benson as a bench stash and he even has flex appeal. If anything happens to James Conner, Benson and Demercado will both get opportunities to be the guy. I like Benson has had many chances of getting touches during the game and shows his skillset when he gets those opportunity.
WIDE RECEIVERS
ALL PLAYERS ARE IN ORDER BY SUGGESTED WAIVER PRIORITY
{All stats are from the prior week.}D
- MARQUEZ VALDEZ-SCANTLING (Saints)
Rostered: (2% in Sleeper Leagues)
Next 3 Opponents: Browns, BYE, Rams
(3 Targets, 3 Catches, 109 Yards, 2 TDs)
{MVS is looking to solidify himself as the wide receiver one in this weak Saints receiver room. He’s absolutely worth a pick up and play this week against the Browns in week 11.} - ALEC PIERCE (Colts)
Rostered: (16% in Sleeper Leagues)
Next 3 Opponents: Jets, Lions, Patriots
(7 Targets, 4 Catches, 81 Yards, 1 TD)
{So I’m not rushing to waivers and using waiver priority to acquire Alec, but if he’s still available after waivers run, I don’t mind adding him to the back of my bench. I know Pittman will be back soon, but I feel if Flacco continues to be the QB of the Colts, Pierce should continue to get looks.}
TIGHT ENDS
ALL PLAYERS ARE IN ORDER BY SUGGESTED WAIVER PRIORITY
{All stats are from the prior week.}
- JOSH OLIVER (Vikings)
Rostered: (0% in Sleeper Leagues)
Next 3 Opponents: Ravens, Chargers, BYE
(6 Targets, 4 Catches, 52 Yards)
{Regardless of TJ Hockenson being back, Oliver still gets a ton of looks. If Sam Darnold continues to play, I don’t mind firing up Josh if you need a fill in this week.}
STASH OR DEEP LEAGUE GRABS
- JA’TAVION SANDERS (10% Rostered) Panthers Sanders has been surprisingly serviceable in his rookie season. He’s on bye this week, but I’d keep an eye on this kid.
- THEO JOHNSON (6% Rostered) Giants Theo Johnson is another rookie tight end who’s going on bye week that I’d be keeping an eye on.
KICKERS
ALL PLAYERS ARE IN ORDER BY SUGGESTED WAIVER PRIORITY
{All stats are from the prior week.}
- JOHN PARKER ROMO (Vikings)
Rostered: (2% in Sleeper Leagues)
Next 3 Opponents: Titans, Bears, Cardinals
(4 for 4 on FGs Made, two 30-39 yd FG, one 40-49 yd FG)
{Seems that Reichard will be gone for the next three games, so Romo should continue to fill in nicely. Especially if Darnold continues to be less than mediocre. The Defense and kickers seem to be the only ones doing their jobs.} - JOEY SLYE (Patriots)
Rostered: (0% in Sleeper Leagues)
Next 3 Opponents: Rams, Dolphins, Colts
(4 for 4 on FGs Made, two 30-39 yd FG, one 40-49 yd FG)
{Joey has been an up and down kicker this year. With Drake Maye starting to find his place in this offense, it seems that Joey gets more opportunity to get within striking distance. The next two weeks could be boom weeks as he get the Rams, then the Dolphins. Both teams just allowed the top two scoring kickers this week. Why not take a chance on the Slye guy.}
D/ST
ALL PLAYERS ARE IN ORDER BY SUGGESTED WAIVER PRIORITY
{All stats are from the prior week.}
- PACKERS (Green Bay)
Rostered: (21% in Sleeper Leagues)
Next 3 Opponents: Bears
{Packers are coming off their bye week and will be going against a Bears team that has been absolutely struggling the last two weeks. I say the Packers continue to put the hurt on Caleb Williams in this rivalry matchup.} - COLTS (Indianapolis)
Rostered: (4% in Sleeper Leagues)
Next 3 Opponents: Jets
(7 Sacks, 20 Points Allowed, 3 INTs, 1 TD, 8 TKLs for Loss)
{The Colts haven’t been great, but they get a killer matchup against a terrible Jets offense. This play is more due to matchup. They could potentially put up double digit points in week 11.} - Texans (Houston)
Rostered: (28% in Sleeper Leagues)
Next 3 Opponents: Cowboys
(26 Points Allowed, 1 Forced Fumble, 5 INTs, 3 TKLs for Loss)
{Matchup is the reason I’ve got the Texans here. If you need to take a swing this week, I don’t mind taking a swing on a defense facing the putrid Cowboys.}
Individual Defensive Players (IDP)
ALL PLAYERS ARE IN ORDER BY SUGGESTED WAIVER PRIORITY
{All stats are from the prior week.}
- TULI TUIPULOTU (Chargers) DL, LB
Rostered: (49% in Sleeper Leagues)
Next 3 Opponents: Bengals, Ravens, Falcons
(5 Total Tackles, 2 Sacks, 3 Hits on QB, 2 Tackle for Loss)
{Tuli goes back to back weeks with 2+ sacks! This kid is absolutely unbelievable and must be rostered in all IDP Leagues, especially Dynasty leagues. This young man is going to continue to shine and grow better and better every week.} - JAHLANI TAVAI (Patriots) LB
Rostered: (28% in Sleeper Leagues)
Next 3 Opponents: Bengals, Ravens, Falcons
(8 Total Tackles, 1 Sack, 1 Hit on QB, 1 Pass Defended, 1 Tackle for Loss)
{Jahlani gets a great matchup the next two weeks. In week 11 he will face a week Rams offensive line. He should get a lot of opportunities to get a sack on Stafford. he gets the Dolphins in week 12. Pick him up and start him.} - KENNY MOORE (Colts) DB
Rostered: (39% in Sleeper Leagues)
Next 3 Opponents: Jets, Lions, Patriots
(7 Total Tackles, 2 Passes Defended, 1 INT)
{Kenny gets an excellent matchup against a terrible Aaron Rodgers in week 11. I don’t mind firing him up if you are in need of someone at Defensive Back.}
One thing I always try to instill in Fantasy Football Managers, navigating the waiver wire is a crucial aspect of fantasy football that can significantly influence your team’s performance throughout the season. By staying informed about player trends, injuries, and matchups, you can make strategic additions that enhance your roster and increase your chances of success. Remember, the key to winning in fantasy football often lies in being proactive and making the right moves at the right time.
As you gear up for the next week, don’t just sit there like a deer in headlights, check out the players we’ve spotlighted and make those savvy adds that could send your team soaring. Remember, fortune favors the bold (and the well-informed)! So, good luck out there, and may your waiver wire decisions lead you straight to fantasy glory!
GOOD LUCK WITH YOUR WAIVER CLAIMS!
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