NFL Fantasy Football Week 11: Players To Start This Week

It is already Week 11 of the NFL season, which means the stretch drive of the fantasy football season is now beginning, with bye weeks now in the rear-view mirror. 

Fantasy football owners now know where they stand with relative certainty, either as a playoff contender or looking forward to 2011 and perhaps looking to play spoiler to those who are in contention. 

Either way, good, well-informed lineup decisions over the next few weeks can lead to a successful finish to the season.

Carson Palmer (Cincinnati Bengals) vs. Buffalo

Palmer went 31-for-42 for 292 yards with two touchdowns and three interceptions against the Indianapolis Colts in Week 10. Palmer has now thrown multiple touchdown passes in six straight games. 

He has also thrown eight interceptions in that stretch, but that may not be an issue in Week 11 against the Buffalo Bills. The Bills have only intercepted two passes all season and have allowed a little over 16 fantasy points per game to opposing quarterbacks thus far. 

Despite the Bengals’ struggles this season, Palmer continues to put up solid fantasy numbers. He is worth considering as a low-end QB1 this week.

Felix Jones (Dallas Cowboys) vs. Detroit

Jones had 14 carries for 54 yards along with three receptions for 85 yards and a touchdown (from 71 yards out) against the New York Giants in Week 10. 

Backfield mate Marion Barber had just eight carries in the game, so Cowboys’ interim head coach Jason Garrett seems to want to feature Jones and his big-play capability a bit more. 

Week 11 brings a matchup with the Detroit Lions, who have allowed the most fantasy points (22.7 per game) and a tied to for league-high 13 total touchdowns to opposing running backs this season. 

It wouldn't be surprising to see Jones get 15-20 touches again this week and be a solid RB2 for his fantasy owners.

Santonio Holmes (New York Jets) vs. Houston

Holmes had five catches for 76 yards and the game-winning touchdown against the Cleveland Browns last week. The first year Jet now has 10 receptions (on 18 targets) for 190 yards over the last two games. 

He and Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez appear to be getting on the same page just in time for Week 11 against the Houston Texans. Houston has allowed 26 fantasy points per game to opposing wide receivers along with a tied for second-most in the league 13 touchdowns to the position as well. 

Wide receiver Jerricho Cotchery (groin) looks certain to be out for at least this week, which should mean more targets for Holmes. All signs point to another productive game for the first year Jet.

To see who else you should start in Week 11 go here: Players to Start This Week