NFL Week 11 Predictions: Julio Jones and Young Playmakers That Will Dominate

What defines a "young" player? Well, that depends on the age of the person making the judgment. But, for the sake of this discussion, I am talking about players in their first two years. 

While young players need to prove their worth, we're past that point in the season for these guys. They have all proven enough that their teams know whether or not they can be depended on.

These players have all earned the right to be depended on. This week, they will be depended on, and their teams will be better for it.

Julio Jones

Since Jones has returned to the Atlanta lineup, the team has been much better and the offense has been far more potent.

Now, this prediction may not come true, as Jones is banged up and may not even play. But if he is, look for Matt Ryan to keep his eyes locked on the rookie.

If Jones is in the lineup, another excellent day is in the cards. 

DeMarco Murray

Murray was given a slight opening with the injury of Felix Jones and burst right on through it. Since becoming Dallas's starter, Murray has been about the best back in the league.

The Redskins still have a very capable pass rush, so you don't want to resort to slinging the ball around the field against them.

Fortunately, Murray is more than capable of putting on a good running day. He'll do just that in a Cowboys' win.

Victor Cruz

The only man in the group that's not a rookie, although he might as well be. Cruz didn't do a lot in his rookie season, but is emerging as one of the more dangerous receivers in the entire NFL. 

With the Giants' running game still a serious question mark, Eli Manning will have to throw the ball a lot against the Eagles. 

That means a lot of action for Cruz, who's been held under 80 yards only once since Week 3. Look for those kind of numbers again this week against Philadelphia.