Fantasy Football Week 11 Cheat Sheet: Deep Sleepers to Target

No Jacksonville Jaguars, Miami Dolphins, Seattle Seahawks or Tampa Bay Buccaneers this week. Whether impacted by those bye weeks or simply a combination of injury and performance issues, Week 11 should test fantasy roster depth.

Fortunately, there are some waiver-wire options who can fill in gaps—including two who can be plugged into lineups right now. Of players rostered in under 33 percent of leagues (per FantasyPros' consensus data), three stand out for Week 11 and beyond: Isiah Pacheco (rostered in 24.6 percent of leagues), Christian Watson (9.0 percent…although that doesn't feel quite right) and Kyren Williams (26.1 percent).

Should they be taken in your league, though, here are several deeper names to consider: Jaylen Warren (18.9 percent), Donovan Peoples-Jones (28.5 percent), DeAndre Carter (19.5 percent) and Nico Collins (10.4 percent).

Isiah Pacheco, RB, Kansas City Chiefs

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KANSAS CITY, MO - NOVEMBER 13: Kansas City Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco (10) runs after the catch in the first quarter of an NFL game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Kansas City Chiefs on November 13, 2022 at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, MO. (Photo by Scott Winters/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

A three-headed backfield seems to have become a two-header in Kansas City. In Week 10's win over the Jaguars, Pacheco's formerly reported starting role finally took effect—as he received 16 of the Chiefs' 17 running-back carries on the day.

Despite losing a fumble, Kansas City stayed with Pacheco, and the seventh-round rookie made good on that trust, notching 82 yards for an efficient 5.1 yards per carry. Further, he played 56 percent of the team's snaps (a season-high), while veteran Jerick McKinnon saw 38 percent and former starter Clyde Edwards-Helaire's snap share plummeted down to 6 percent.

Pacheco's downside comes in the passing game, where he received zero targets, contrasted against McKinnon's eight and Edwards-Helaire's two. Still, the rookie seems to have ascended and taken hold of the team's rushing reins, making him an intriguing flex play when game script allows it. Week 11, against the run-funnel Los Angeles Chargers defense, should be one of those opportunities.

Christian Watson, WR, Green Bay Packers

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GREEN BAY, WI - NOVEMBER 13: Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson (9) celebrates a first down during a game between the Green Bay Packers and the Dallas Cowboys at Lambeau Field on November 13, 2022 in Green Bay, WI. (Photo by Larry Radloff/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Four catches, 107 yards, three touchdowns. There's the Christian Watson that Packers fans were dreaming of when Green Bay made him their first second-round receiver since Davante Adams in 2014.

Up until Week 10's breakout game in an upset over the Dallas Cowboys, Watson had a cumulative 88 yards and one touchdown this season. Those unexciting numbers were partly because of playing only six games following various injuries and partly due to an inability to mesh with Aaron Rodgers.

Still, when finally given the opportunity, Watson took advantage. And, although he left food on the table by catching just four of his team-high eight targets, the breakout game may have been enough to earn A-Rod's trust.

Watson's 84 percent snap rate in Week 10 was his highest this season and the first time he surpassed 32 percent of the offense's snaps since Week 1. Randall Cobb is designated to return soon, and Allen Lazard is likely to bounce back, but Watson's upside can't be ignored. Green Bay's rookie can be played as early as Week 11 against the beatable Tennessee Titans secondary or, if you would rather play it safe, he should still be rostered until we find out whether he's truly risen in the pecking order.

Kyren Williams, RB, Los Angeles Rams

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INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 08: Quarterback Matthew Stafford #9 of the Los Angeles Rams hands off the football to running back Kyren Williams #23 during the second quarter of the NFL game against the Buffalo Bills at SoFi Stadium on September 08, 2022 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

With Cooper Kupp's high ankle sprain headlining a slew of unfortunate injuries in Los Angeles, it's looking unideal for the Rams offense. Nevertheless, fantasy managers should consider fifth-round rookie Kyren Williams as a speculative add.

Neither Darrell Henderson nor Cam Akers have cemented themselves as L.A.'s true No. 1 back this season, so there's opportunity in the backfield. Williams, who missed the first nine weeks with an ankle injury, is now available to try and take that spot.

In his Week 10 debut, the rookie played just 27 percent of the offense's snaps and had just one of the team's 14 running-back carries. Still, it was an intriguing opener—as he took that carry for nine yards and, more importantly, turned a (backfield-high) three targets into a (backfield-high) three catches for a (backfield-high) 30 yards.

On a bad offense, targets are more valuable than carries and, if his debut was any indication, the Rams want to use Williams as a pass-catcher. In a lost season, L.A. may be tempted to give their rookie a chance to earn a more prominent role and that could end up meaning a sneaky flex play for fantasy managers.