This was a great week for DSTs. Over half of the teams playing scored at least 10 fantasy points in standard Fantrax leagues. A slew of high-end results and multi-TD performances buried my picks, though. While three teams finished with double-digit points, none of them ranked better than 10th. Outside of the most rostered DSTs, there aren’t great options in Week 11. Let’s see if we can strike gold with some sneaky streamers.
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Week 10 Results (Standard Fantrax Scoring)
- Baltimore Ravens: 12 Points (T-10th Ranked DST)
- Jacksonville Jaguars: 12 Points (T-10th)
- Cleveland Browns: 10 Points (15th)
- Indianapolis Colts: 5 Points (T-18th)
Week 11 DST Streamers
Last Week’s Stashes: New England Patriots, Atlanta Falcons, Chicago Bears
Baltimore Ravens (at Cleveland Browns)
Fantrax Rostership: 99% (Other Platforms: 50% – 56%)
Dillon Gabriel is not the solution for the Cleveland Browns. I don’t think any QB is the answer this year. That’s great news for the DSTs you get to start against them. The Baltimore Ravens have returned to form on both sides of the ball and draw one of the best matchups in the league.
Baltimore has allowed an average of 14.5 points in their last four games against the Rams, Bears, Dolphins, and Vikings. They only generated 6 sacks, but they have 8 takeaways in that span. Keeping scores low and adding a few points through their plays is about as much as you should expect from a solid defense each week. Anything more is just gravy. Dillon Gabriel hasn’t turned the ball over much – throwing his only two interceptions against the Patriots – but he has been sacked 17 times in 5 starts.
You can also hold onto the Ravens if they’re available. They get the Jets next week and the Steelers two weeks later. Until then, they’re a top streamer in Week 11.
New England Patriots (vs. New York Jets)
Fantrax Rostership: 90% (Other Platforms: 58% – 70%)
The Jets have now won two consecutive games. It’s unlikely that the trend continues. Gang Green visit the division rival Patriots on Thursday Night Football. The Patriots lead the AFC East with an 8-2 record, though they’ve faced an incredibly light schedule this year.
The Patriots have taken advantage of those matchups, though, and are currently the DST5 this season. By DVOA, their defense only ranks 29th, but their top-10 run defense has been a massive strength. Stopping the Jets’ rushing attack would be ideal, as New York has been putrid through the air. In last week’s victory over the Browns, Justin Fields only threw for 54 yards on 11 pass attempts. This is his 4th game of the season with 11+ pass attempts and under 55 passing yards.
Fields has also been sacked 25 times despite ceding work to Tyrod Taylor for a few weeks. The Patriots can pay dividends this week as they usually do.
Atlanta Falcons (vs. Carolina Panthers)
Fantrax Rostership: 82% (Other Platforms: 12% – 21%)
A stash from last week, the Falcons project as one of the best DSTs in Week 11. The Carolina Panthers have won more games than most expected, and even beat the Packers in Green Bay. Their offense is not the reason for that. Bryce Young continues to disappoint as a passer, throwing for under 200 yards per game and only throwing 11 TDs to 7 INTs. His sack rate has improved a lot, but that alone cannot save an offense.
Atlanta was a letdown in this spot at the beginning of the season. One bad game doesn’t determine their fate, though, and they have been a reliable defense against many other bad offenses. The Falcons rank 9th in defensive DVOA and have generated 29 sacks in 9 games. They’ve put up solid performances against the Colts, Patriots, and Bills, and they should do the same this week. Stream them with confidence.
Chicago Bears (at Minnesota Vikings)
Fantrax Rostership: 69% (Other Platforms: 15% – 29%)
Can J.J. McCarthy only win away? It’s probably not true, but the sophomore QB is 2-2, winning 27-24 twice and both on the road against division rivals. That is surely a coincidence and not something to base a projection on. What we can be more confident about is how much McCarthy has struggled. In his first true NFL season, McCarthy has already taken 15 sacks and thrown 6 interceptions. He’ll face the Chicago Bears for the second time this season.
The Bears continue to field one of the worst defenses in the league. However, they seem to have a knack for getting turnovers. Their 20 combined interceptions and fumble recoveries lead the NFL. They have a whopping 5 games with at least 3 turnovers, too.
It’s hard to say whether that’s just dumb luck or something they’re doing right. They are almost certainly due for regression, but they do get a great matchup. The Vikings offense allows the 5th most fantasy points to opposing DSTs. Maybe the luck ends this week, but they have proven reliable.
Dallas Cowboys (at Las Vegas Raiders)
Fantrax Rostership: 62% (Other Platforms: 4% – 8%)
This is strictly a matchup play. The Cowboys defense might be the worst in the league, but they haven’t been useless in fantasy. Dallas put up 7 or more fantasy points three times, including two double-digit performances. The Cowboys DST scored a TD in both of those games, which is not predictable, though.
Geno Smith has done well against some of the league’s worst defenses, namely the Bears and Commanders. If you’re looking for a desperation play with a massive ceiling, this may not be the team for you. What they may offer is a decent floor. Smith has been sacked 27 times, 4th most in the league. He has also thrown 12 interceptions, 2nd most in the league.
The Raiders offense just isn’t good, but they could get going again with a healthy Brock Bowers. Last week’s game against an elite Broncos defense is not an indication of their true power. However, that high-end ceiling is not always going to emerge. Dallas also added Quinnen Williams at the trade deadline and is coming off a bye. They could post a respectable fantasy performance in Week 11.
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DSTs to Stash
Seattle Seahawks
It’s unlikely the Hawks are available in your league. They’ve produced in their harder matchups and will continue to dominate. In case this week’s matchup against the Rams makes them available, scoop them up. They face the Titans, Vikings, and Falcons from weeks 12 to 14.
Cleveland Browns
The Browns visit the Raiders next week. Geno Smith has only gashed a handful of defenses this year, and most of them have been bottom-5 units. The Browns may have allowed 24 points to a terrible Jets offense, but two TDs came on kick returns. That still affects DST scoring, but it’s not something you can expect every week. Cleveland is still a top-10 defense in 2025. Myles Garrett and company will keep one of the worst offensive lines busy in Week 12.
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