Fantasy Football 2011: Musts, Trusts and Busts (Week 11)

From bye-week fill-ins to an up-to-the-minute injury report reference, the Week 11 Musts, Trusts and Busts is the formula for your playoff push.

I have used this formula for multiple league championships, and as of right now, I have the lead in points and have clinched a playoff spot in every league that I am in.

So, why wouldn't you reference a proven formula such as the MTB when attempting to navigate the mine field known as injuries and bye weeks?

Read and construct; trust the MTB.

Quarterback

Musts

1. Aaron Rodgers

2. Cam Newton

3. Tom Brady

4. Tony Romo

5. Matthew Stafford 

Trusts

Matt Ryan, Eli Manning, Philip Rivers, Ryan Fitzpatrick 

Busts

Andy Dalton, Josh Freeman, Tyler Palko 

Big-Name Byes

Ben Roethlisberger, Drew Brees 

Bye-Week Fill-Ins

Tim Tebow, Vince Young, John Skelton, Carson Palmer 

Injury Report

Michael Vick—Eagles (Ribs): The Eagles' fleet-footed QB has been officially downgraded to OUT. Matt Cassel—Chiefs (Hand): The injury to his hand is of significant nature, an injury that may shut him down for the remainder of the season.

Matthew Stafford—Lions (Finger): Some attribute Stafford's terrible four-interception showing against Chicago last week to the wind, but I am more apt to believe that it was his finger. Stafford wore a glove on his throwing hand for the first time in his young NFL career in an attempt to correct grip issues. He is officially listed as probable going into Sunday's contest versus the Panthers.

Running Back

Musts

1. LeSean McCoy

2. Adrian Peterson

3. Matt Forte

4. Ray Rice

5. Fred Jackson 

Trusts

Maurice Jones-Drew, Michael Turner, Chris Johnson, DeMarco Murray, Steven Jackson 

Busts

Felix Jones, LeGarrette Blount, Maurice Morris, Beanie Wells 

Big-Name Byes

Arian Foster, Ben Tate, Rashard Mendenhall 

Bye-Week Fill-Ins

Reggie Bush, Mike Tolbert, James Starks, Jackie Battle, Michael Bush 

Injury Report

Darren McFadden—Raiders (Foot): McFadden is officially listed as OUT on Oakland's injury report.

Beanie Wells—Arizona (Knee): The combination of Wells' knee injury and San Franciso's ability to absolutely dominate a game from a defensive perspective make for a bad day for the Cardinals running back.

Wide Receiver

Musts

1. Calvin Johnson

2. Wes Welker

3. Steve Smith

4. Greg Jennings

5. Dez Bryant 

Trusts

Brandon Marshall, Hakeem Nicks, Dwayne Bowe, Jordy Nelson 

Busts

Stevie Johnson, Michael Crabtree, Mike Williams, Doug Baldwin 

Big-Name Byes

Marques Colston, Reggie Wayne, Mike Wallace, Andre Johnson 

Bye-Week Fill-Ins

Laurent Robinson, Denarius Moore, Deion Branch, Braylon Edwards 

Injury Report

Stevie Johnson—Buffalo (Shoulder): He has been limited in practice throughout the week. He is listed as questionable, but I believe he'll play.

Miles Austin—Cowboys (Hamstring): He is officially listed as out and, aside from three good games, has been a detriment to fantasy football owners all season. Laurent Robinson 2011 is the new Miles Austin 2009.