Week 11 Fantasy Football Sneaky Starts

We’re in Week 11, which means we are in the final month of regular-season Fantasy matchups. Whether you’ve already clinched your ticket, are fighting for the last spot, or are anywhere in between, we’re here to help. Our Week 11 Sneaky Starts are here to help you lock in your roster and get another game in the win column.

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Week 10 Recap

We had a pretty great set of calls last week, with three being major wins, and one bad call (that still wasn’t all that bad)

Jameson Williams was our best call, coming in at the WR #2 for the week. He’s seen a major uptick in usage since his zero-game in Week 7. Coach Dan Campbell has reportedly taken over play-calling duties, and it seems targets are now swinging in Williams’ favor. Keep an eye on the situation to see if the trend continues.

Parker Washington was another great prediction for us. While he only got three receptions, one went for a score, and he also returned a punt for another touchdown. It wasn’t quite what we expected, but we’ll take it against a stout Texans defense. The Jaguars have a great schedule rest of season. If Washington is in fact the top target, he’ll continue being valuable.

Juwan Johnson rewarded our renewed confidence, ending as the TE #3 for the week. With Rashid Shaheed sent to Seattle, Johnson’s role seems even more secure. Tyler Shough is in fact, an improvement over Spencer Rattler and looked Johnson’s way often. I wouldn’t be surprised if he’s fully back as a Top-12 TE.

Kyl Monangai was our lone bust. While he did find the end zone, he failed to crack 10 points, so we will count him in the losses. He is still valuable and should remain on rosters. For now, keep him on the bench, though.

Sneaky Start Season Tally: 19-19

Let’s see if Week 11 can get us back over .500!

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Week 11 Sneaky Starts

Woody Marks, Houston Texans RB @ Tennessee Titans

Marks has been a serviceable running back in the past few weeks, although he hasn’t really had much of a ceiling. The rookie has gotten at least 13 opportunities in three of the past four weeks, and finished within the Top-20 at his position in each of those weeks. He did not crack the Top-10 in any of them, though.

Marks’ only Top-10 finish on the season was the last time the Texans played the Titans in Week 4. Marks was the RB #5 in that game.

The last time they faced each other, Marks was in his first game as the lead back. The Houston offense was also a step behind where they are now. In this matchup, I would expect Woody to be able to surpass his numbers from last time.

While the Houston offensive line is still a disaster, the Titans are one of the few teams that likely can’t take advantage of that. Davis Mills is also reportedly in line to start again, which should mean the team relies more on the run game and plenty of check-downs when they do throw.

A Top-15 finish is probably much more likely than repeating a Top-5 performance. I do think Marks has a good game here, and should be confidently started.

Jauan Jennings, San Francisco 49ers WR @ Arizona Cardinals

The big news out of San Francisco this week is the potential return of both Brock Purdy and Ricky Pearsall. I think Pearsall will be important in the future, but I have a hard time expecting him to see the field much after spending so many weeks sidelined. For Week 11, Jennings should still be the top wideout.

Since Week 7, Jennings has averaged seven targets per game. He’s also scored in each of the past two weeks and finished as the WR #20 and WR #21, respectively.

If Purdy returns, I can only expect more out of Jennings. Historically, the two have a strong rapport. From Week 10 on, last season, Jennings averaged 8.5 targets per game with Purdy. This coincided with Aiyuk going down for the season and Jennings coming back from injury.  Ricky Pearsall also played in each of those games.

While I do think Pearsall is the long-term player to own, and will re-establish himself at the top of the pecking order by the end of the season, he should not be trusted in Week 11. Jennings is seemingly past the worst of his own injuries and should be the receiver you trust against the Cardinals.

Michael Wilson, Arizona Cardinals WR vs. San Francisco 49ers

Michael Wilson is the sneaky “any warm body” type of start for Week 11. Marvin Harrison Jr. has already been ruled out due to an appendectomy, and Zay Jones just tore his Achilles. Of course, Trey McBride is the top target for the Cards, but outside of him, there are not too many healthy players in Arizona.

Expect the Cardinals to still be rolling out their hodgepodge running back committee with Jacoby Brissett under center. That combination should mean more (and better) passing for the offense, with a very narrow target tree.

Wilson has never been a bad receiver. He’s operated as more of a downfield threat the past two seasons, but should be a solid play as the team’s main wideout. I don’t have any great statistics to point to as he hasn’t done much this season, but he should have the volume to put aside the worst of your fears.

Greg Dulcich, Miami Dolphins TE vs. Washington Commanders

Greg Dulcich isn’t a name that I expected to be bringing up in 2025, but it doesn’t get much sneakier than a player most managers might not even realize is still in the league.

Dulcich has received nine targets over the past two games. While he only came down with one reception in Week 10, it was for 22 yards.

Miami clearly has a role in mind for its tight ends. They brought Darren Waller in to be a main contributor on offense because of it. In his absence, Dulcich has been seeing himself thrown into the same crossing routes. Like Waller, he is a fast, athletic tight end who can rack up yards after the catch. Also, like Waller, he is a big target in the red zone.

This is an ultimate dart throw for a manager who needs big upside in Week 11. If you are projected for a close game, maybe forget about Dulcich. It is more likely that he puts up a dud than a strong game. If you are already predicted to get blown out, though, betting on the system can pay off. Waller finished in the Top 5 in two of his three healthy games this season. If Dulcich can replicate 75% of that production, you’ll be happy you started him.

Make sure to check out all of our Week 11 Fantasy Football Rankings and Analysis!