Week 11 of the 2026 NFL season runs Nov 17 – Nov 23. Rankings below are matchup-adjusted PPR projections: every player's own weekly baseline moved by the defense he faces and the offense he plays in. The injury section is a contingency board — what each start is worth per week, and who absorbs the touches if he cannot go.
Week 11 takeaways
- Jahmyr Gibbs is the week's top-ranked running back at 18.5 projected points, drawing vs TB.
- Ja'Marr Chase heads the receiver board at 21.8 projected points.
- Biggest matchup swing: Ja'Marr Chase gains about 2.3 points on a normal week @ WAS.
- Hardest spot on the slate: Jonathan Taylor loses roughly 2.4 points @ HOU.
- On bye: ATL, CLE, GB, LAR, NE, SEA — plan two weeks ahead before you burn FAAB.
Week 11 player rankings by position
Matchup-adjusted PPR projections. Swing is the difference from that player's own normal week.
Quarterback rankings — Week 11
| # | Player | Matchup | Proj | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jayden Daniels (WAS) | vs CIN | 25.8 | +3.3 |
| 2 | Josh Allen (BUF) | vs MIA | 24.7 | +1.4 |
| 3 | Patrick Mahomes (KC) | vs ARI | 24.5 | +3 |
| 4 | Joe Burrow (CIN) | @ WAS | 23.8 | +2.6 |
| 5 | Lamar Jackson (BAL) | @ CAR | 23.2 | +0.2 |
| 6 | Jalen Hurts (PHI) | vs PIT | 22.6 | +0.6 |
| 7 | Baker Mayfield (TB) | @ DET | 21.1 | +0.6 |
| 8 | Bo Nix (DEN) | vs LV | 19.8 | +1.2 |
| 9 | Justin Herbert (LAC) | vs NYJ | 19.4 | +2.7 |
| 10 | Kyler Murray (ARI) | @ KC | 18.1 | -1.5 |
| 11 | Trevor Lawrence (JAX) | @ NYG | 18.1 | +1 |
| 12 | Caleb Williams (CHI) | vs NO | 17.8 | -0.4 |
Running back rankings — Week 11
| # | Player | Matchup | Proj | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jahmyr Gibbs (DET) | vs TB | 18.5 | +1.1 |
| 2 | Saquon Barkley (PHI) | vs PIT | 18.4 | +0.5 |
| 3 | De'Von Achane (MIA) | @ BUF | 15 | -1 |
| 4 | Chase Brown (CIN) | @ WAS | 15 | +1.6 |
| 5 | Bucky Irving (TB) | @ DET | 14.6 | +0.4 |
| 6 | Christian McCaffrey (SF) | vs MIN | 14.5 | -0.7 |
| 7 | Omarion Hampton (LAC) | vs NYJ | 13.7 | +1.9 |
| 8 | Ashton Jeanty (LV) | @ DEN | 13.3 | -1.9 |
| 9 | Derrick Henry (BAL) | @ CAR | 12.9 | +0.1 |
| 10 | James Cook (BUF) | vs MIA | 12.9 | +0.7 |
| 11 | Jonathan Taylor (IND) | @ HOU | 12.1 | -2.4 |
| 12 | David Montgomery (DET) | vs TB | 11.3 | +0.7 |
Wide receiver rankings — Week 11
| # | Player | Matchup | Proj | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ja'Marr Chase (CIN) | @ WAS | 21.8 | +2.3 |
| 2 | CeeDee Lamb (DAL) | vs TEN | 19.1 | +1.5 |
| 3 | Justin Jefferson (MIN) | @ SF | 17.6 | -0.6 |
| 4 | Amon-Ra St. Brown (DET) | vs TB | 17.6 | +1.1 |
| 5 | Brian Thomas Jr. (JAX) | @ NYG | 16.4 | +1 |
| 6 | Ladd McConkey (LAC) | vs NYJ | 15.7 | +2.2 |
| 7 | Nico Collins (HOU) | vs IND | 15.3 | -0.3 |
| 8 | Tee Higgins (CIN) | @ WAS | 15.3 | +1.7 |
| 9 | A.J. Brown (PHI) | vs PIT | 15 | +0.4 |
| 10 | Malik Nabers (NYG) | vs JAX | 14.8 | -1.4 |
| 11 | Terry McLaurin (WAS) | vs CIN | 13.8 | +1.7 |
| 12 | Garrett Wilson (NYJ) | @ LAC | 12.2 | -1.1 |
Tight end rankings — Week 11
| # | Player | Matchup | Proj | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Travis Kelce (KC) | vs ARI | 12.4 | +1.5 |
| 2 | Trey McBride (ARI) | @ KC | 12.2 | -1 |
| 3 | Sam LaPorta (DET) | vs TB | 12.2 | +0.7 |
| 4 | Brock Bowers (LV) | @ DEN | 12.1 | -1.8 |
| 5 | George Kittle (SF) | vs MIN | 11.5 | -0.6 |
| 6 | Mark Andrews (BAL) | @ CAR | 10.6 | +0.1 |
| 7 | Evan Engram (DEN) | vs LV | 10.1 | +0.6 |
| 8 | T.J. Hockenson (MIN) | @ SF | 9.6 | -0.4 |
| 9 | Dallas Goedert (PHI) | vs PIT | 9.2 | +0.3 |
| 10 | Jake Ferguson (DAL) | vs TEN | 8.3 | +0.7 |
| 11 | Colston Loveland (CHI) | vs NO | 7.9 | -0.2 |
Week 11 risers
- Ja'Marr Chase (WR) @ WAS grades good matchup — worth about 2.3 points above a normal week.
- Ladd McConkey (WR) vs NYJ grades smash spot — worth about 2.2 points above a normal week.
- Omarion Hampton (RB) vs NYJ grades smash spot — worth about 1.9 points above a normal week.
- Tee Higgins (WR) @ WAS grades good matchup — worth about 1.7 points above a normal week.
- Terry McLaurin (WR) vs CIN grades smash spot — worth about 1.7 points above a normal week.
- Chase Brown (RB) @ WAS grades good matchup — worth about 1.6 points above a normal week.
Week 11 fallers
- Jonathan Taylor (RB) @ HOU grades nightmare — about 2.4 points below a normal week.
- Ashton Jeanty (RB) @ DEN grades nightmare — about 1.9 points below a normal week.
- Brock Bowers (TE) @ DEN grades nightmare — about 1.8 points below a normal week.
- DK Metcalf (WR) @ PHI grades nightmare — about 1.5 points below a normal week.
- Malik Nabers (WR) vs JAX grades nightmare — about 1.4 points below a normal week.
- Michael Pittman Jr. (WR) @ HOU grades nightmare — about 1.2 points below a normal week.
Week 11 injury report and contingency plans
What each start is worth per week, and who absorbs the work if he cannot go.
Baker Mayfield · QB · TB20.5 pts/week at stake
With Baker Mayfield out you lose about 20.5 points and there is no obvious in-house replacement — look to the waiver wire rather than the depth chart.
Jordan Love · QB · GB20 pts/week at stake
With Jordan Love out you lose about 20 points and there is no obvious in-house replacement — look to the waiver wire rather than the depth chart.
Bijan Robinson · RB · ATL18.7 pts/week at stake
With Bijan Robinson out you lose about 18.7 points and there is no obvious in-house replacement — look to the waiver wire rather than the depth chart.
Saquon Barkley · RB · PHI17.9 pts/week at stake
With Saquon Barkley out you lose about 17.9 points and there is no obvious in-house replacement — look to the waiver wire rather than the depth chart.
De'Von Achane · RB · MIA16 pts/week at stake
With De'Von Achane out you lose about 16 points and there is no obvious in-house replacement — look to the waiver wire rather than the depth chart.
Ashton Jeanty · RB · LV15.2 pts/week at stake
With Ashton Jeanty out you lose about 15.2 points and there is no obvious in-house replacement — look to the waiver wire rather than the depth chart.
Christian McCaffrey · RB · SF15.2 pts/week at stake
With Christian McCaffrey out you lose about 15.2 points and there is no obvious in-house replacement — look to the waiver wire rather than the depth chart.
Jonathan Taylor · RB · IND14.5 pts/week at stake
With Jonathan Taylor out you lose about 14.5 points and there is no obvious in-house replacement — look to the waiver wire rather than the depth chart.
Week 11 bye weeks
ATL · CLE · GB · LAR · NE · SEA