Game Info
Kickoff: Sunday, November 17th, 2024, 1:00 ET
Location: Caesars Superdome, New Orleans, Louisiana
Network: FOX
Cleveland Browns
Quarterback
Jameis Winston: Sit, QB2
Jameis Winston remains one of the most entertaining characters in the NFL, but he’s not the most reliable asset for your fantasy teams right now. In a week without Baker Mayfield and Kyler Murray, there are likely better options on your waiver wire, especially against a Saints defense that holds opposing QBs to the fifth-fewest points in the league. They held Kirk Cousins to just 11.2 points last week in their first game under interim head coach Darren Rizzi.
Running Back
Nick Chubb: FLEX Option, RB3
In his first three games back from injury, Nick Chubb is averaging just 2.7 yards on 42 carries and has maintained a minimal role in the passing game. We know the talent is there with Chubb, but he might not be 100 percent just yet, and is a risky start unless we see some flashes of his old self. The good news for Chubb owners is the Saints allow the second-most points to RBs, so there may be some room for Chubb to make some noise this week. He’s a FLEX option this week, but no better.
Wide Receiver
Cedric Tillman: Start, WR2
Jerry Jeudy: FLEX Option, WR4
Elijah Moore: Sit
Cedric Tillman is breaking out before our eyes, posting three straight top-12 PPR finishes in his last three games. Tillman has been a bona fide target hog and has shown off his big-play ability with Jameis taking snaps, so he remains a high-upside WR2 in his date with the Saints this week. While Jerry Jeudy has also displayed solid target volume the past few weeks, he hasn’t found the end zone since Week 1 and isn’t quite the same scoring threat as Tillman. He maintains some deep-league FLEX appeal as long as he can maintain a solid target share in this offense. Elijah Moore is best left on your benches as the fourth option in this passing game.
Tight End
David Njoku: Start, TE1
David Njoku is one of the more reliable options at TE when it comes to target share, and that trend should continue as long as Jameis Winston is playing QB for the Browns. Njoku has proved to be a top-tier option at the position for the Watsonless Browns over the past two seasons and should be started every week as a top-10 TE.
New Orleans Saints
Quarterback
Derek Carr: Sit, QB2
Derek Carr barely makes the cut as a top-24 QB in our rankings this week, meaning he’s a risky option even in Superflex leagues. The floor and ceiling for Carr are both incredibly low, so you should look elsewhere in Week 11.
Running Back
Alvin Kamara: Start, RB1
In terms of Saints skill position players, Alvin Kamara is the only player that is locked in as a starting option every single week. He is enjoying massive volume both on the ground and through the air, giving him a high floor and game-breaking ceiling. This offense looked revamped in its first week Dennis Allen, and Kamara should maintain a massive piece of the offensive pie in New Orleans. Start him, sit back, and enjoy.
Wide Receiver
Sit them All
The Saints are without their top several options at the receiver position, and none of their current options are appealing in fantasy. You may be tempted to start Marquez Valdes-Scantling after his dynamic performance last week. If this describes you, please watch this unrelated clip from Arrested Development.
Tight End
Taysom Hill: Streaming Option
We’ve got a couple of stud tight ends on bye this week in Trey McBride and Cade Otton, and Taysom Hill is often a popular streaming choice to address those bye weeks. He’s good for a few boom weeks every season, but predicting them is impossible. Start at your own risk.