Week 11 Fantasy Football Rankings: Projecting the Top Players at Each Position

If you want to win in fantasy football, you need to follow these rankings.

The fantasy football season is starting to come to an end, meaning every week is more important as you try to reach the playoffs. With that in mind, you cannot afford to start a player who is unlikely to give you more than a few points.

This is the last week of byes, so pay attention to your team closely as you try to get the most points possible. 

Here are full rankings for every key position in fantasy football. 

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Quarterbacks

The most steady performers at the quarterback position are where they should be at the top of the list. Each has a good matchup and should continue the recent great play.

Two average players that should have big days are Andrew Luck and Carson Palmer. The New Orleans Saints and New England Patriots both have mediocre defenses that are in the bottom 10 in both passing yards and touchdowns allowed.

Luck and Palmer have been red-hot lately and will have big games this week. Start them if you have them.

Rank	Player	Team	Opponent
1	Drew Brees	Saints	Raiders
2	Aaron Rodgers	Packers	Lions
3	Tom Brady	Patriots	Colts
4	Peyton Manning	Broncos	Chargers
5	Andrew Luck	Colts	Patriots
6	Carson Palmer	Raiders	Saints
7	Matt Ryan	Falcons	Cardinals
8	Matt Stafford	Lions	Packers
9	Robert Griffin III	Redskins	Eagles
10	Josh Freeman	Buccaneers	Panthers

Running Backs

Stevan Ridley might be one the most frustrating fantasy players around, but he is due for a big week. He received 22 carries last week, compared to only five for Shane Vereen and one for Danny Woodhead. 

Against a below-average Colts defense, he should thrive.

The same goes for LeSean McCoy, who has had an up-and-down year but will be needed more than ever with rookie quarterback Nick Foles expected to start for the Philadelphia Eagles.

Chris Ivory also sneaks onto the list after some strong runs last week. He is earning himself more playing time on the New Orleans Saints, even if Darren Sproles returns. 

Rank	Player	Team	Opponent
1	Arian Foster	Texans	Jaguars
2	Doug Martin	Buccaneers	Panthers
3	LeSean McCoy	Eagles	Redskins
4	Stevan Ridley	Patriots	Colts
5	Ray Rice	Ravens	Steelers
6	Trent Richardson	Browns	Cowboys
7	Jamaal Charles	Chiefs	Bengals
8	Alfred Morris	Redskins	Eagles
9	Steven Jackson	Rams	Jets
10	Frank Gore	49ers	Bears
11	Matt Forte	Bears	49ers
12	Shonn Greene	Jets	Rams
13	Willis McGahee	Broncos	Chargers
14	Michael Turner	Falcons	Cardinals
15	Mikel Leshoure	Lions	Packers
16	Ryan Mathews	Chargers	Broncos
17	Marcel Reece	Raiders	Saints
18	Felix Jones	Cowboys	Browns
19	Jonathan Dwyer	Steelers	Ravens
20	Chris Ivory	Saints	Raiders

Receivers

There are some suspicious absences on the list. Neither Larry Fitzgerald nor Torrey Smith made the top 20, and they should be benched in your fantasy leagues.

Both are facing tough matchups this week, and Fitzgerald also has to struggle with inconsistent throws at quarterback. 

On the other hand, receivers like Darrius Heyward-Bey and Jeremy Maclin have the ability to show what they can do against weaker opponents in Week 11.

Rank	Player	Team	Opponent
1	A.J. Green	Bengals	Chiefs
2	Calvin Johnson	Lions	Packers
3	Reggie Wayne	Colts	Patriots
4	Marques Colston	Saints	Raiders
5	Demaryius Thomas	Broncos	Chargers
6	Roddy White	Falcons	Cardinals
7	Vincent Jackson	Buccaneers	Panthers
8	Brandon Marshall	Bears	49ers
9	Julio Jones	Falcons	Cardinals
10	Wes Welker	Patriots	Colts
11	Jordy Nelson	Packers	Lions
12	Danny Amendola	Rams	Jets
13	Eric Decker	Broncos	Chargers
14	Mike Wallace	Steelers	Ravens
15	Dez Bryant	Cowboys	Browns
16	Darrius Heyward-Bey	Raiders	Saints
17	Randall Cobb	Packers	Lions
18	Jeremy Maclin	Eagles	Redskins
19	Steve Smith	Panthers	Buccaneers
20	Andre Johnson	Texans	Jaguars

Tight Ends

Jimmy Graham owners are excited that the tight end is finally justifying his high draft spot. The good news is that this should continue for the near future.

Vernon Davis also falls off the list after not performing from a fantasy perspective for over a month. Against the tough Chicago Bears defense, this will not change.

Greg Olsen should also be able to build off of his 22-point performance last week against the worst pass defense in the NFL. He will prove that last game was not a fluke. 

Rank	Player	Team	Opponent
1	Jimmy Graham	Saints	Raiders
2	Rob Gronkowski	Patriots	Colts
3	Tony Gonzalez	Falcons	Cardinals
4	Heath Miller	Steelers	Ravens
5	Greg Olsen	Panthers	Buccaneers
6	Jason Witten	Cowboys	Browns
7	Antonio Gates	Chargers	Broncos
8	Owen Daniels	Texans	Jaguars
9	Brent Celek	Eagles	Redskins
10	Jermaine Gresham	Bengals	Chiefs

Defense/Special Teams

On defense, it is all about finding the best matchup.

A team like the Kansas City Chiefs is likely to allow any opponent to have a good fantasy game.

The Denver Broncos are also a very good team to play this week. They have scored five touchdowns in the last four games and are facing the San Diego Chargers, who have a tendency to turn the ball over.

Of course, the Chicago Bears will remain on top regardless of opponent. They have not scored fewer than nine points all season, and that should not end this week.

Rank	Team	Opponent
1	Bears	49ers
2	Texans	Jaguars
3	Broncos	Chargers
4	Falcons	Cardinals
5	Buccaneers	Panthers
6	Bengals	Chiefs
7	Rams	Jets
8	49ers	Bears
9	Ravens	Steelers
10	Cowboys	Browns