Game Info
Kickoff: Sunday, November 17, 2024, 1:05 ET
Location: Empower Field at Mile High, Denver, CO
Network: CBS
Atlanta Falcons
Quarterback
Kirk Cousins: Sit
Kirk Cousins has improved the Falcons offense tremendously, but when it comes to fantasy football purposes, he has been fairly middle of the road. More of a 2QB league asset than anything. In Week 11, he faces a stout Denver Broncos defense that allows the 10th fewest points to opposing quarterbacks. He is a low-floor, low-ceiling play this week that I am fine avoiding.
Running Back
Bijan Robinson: Start, RB1
Since Week 6, Bijan Robinson has been the RB1 in PPG (24.6). He is on pace for just shy of 350 opportunities and 1,834 total yards this season. The one area of the Broncos defense that can be attacked is their run defense. This bodes well for Bijan in Week 11. He may be the RB1 for the remainder of the season with only two weeks against top 15 defenses against the run. You ride the hot streak and roll out Bijan, who has started to even see over 70% of snaps over Tyler Allgeier in each of the last two weeks.
Wide Receiver
Drake London: Start, WR2
Darnell Mooney: Start, WR2
The Drake London breakout is what fantasy managers were dreaming of. London is currently the WR4 on the season. He is averaging over 8 targets per game and is on pace for 140 targets on the season. He is also on pace to double some of his career receiving highs as well. All of the Falcons pass catchers are making waves this season, and the post-hype success for Darnell Mooney is one of the more talked about players in the last few weeks. Mooney has amassed nearly 700 receiving yards and five touchdowns on his way to becoming the WR8 for the year. Mooney will benefit from avoiding Pat Surtain in Week 11, which means he may once again compete with London to lead the team in receiving.
Tight End
Kyle Pitts: Start, TE1
Kyle Pitts has had a bit of an up-and-down season, but at a position that has been a letdown for most of the season, he continues to be a must-start player. He is averaging 5 targets per game, which would be even higher if it wasn’t for a one-target game in Week 9. He has been used in more versatile ways this season, which is another point in his favor. In Week 11, he faces a Broncos defense allowing the 13th most points to opposing tight ends, and you can expect him to land in the TE6-12 range.
Denver Broncos
Quarterback
Bo Nix: Start, QB1
Bo Nix has been a strong asset in fantasy football this season. In his rookie season, Nix has averaged 226 yards per game, with 25-30 of those being rushing yards. Nix was able to perform well against one of the best defenses in the league last week and will see a much easier going in Week 11. He is a fringe QB1 candidate this week, coming in as my QB12.
Running Back
Audric Estime: FLEX Option, High RB3
Javonte Williams: FLEX Option, Low RB3
Audric Estime took over the Broncos’ lead back duties in Week 10 as Javonte Williams was relegated to passing downs only. It is something to monitor as you head into this week. Williams is a free agent after this season, and Sean Payton appears to be looking to the future and the recently drafted Estime. Estime is a smooth and powerful runner. He lacks speed, though, and will not often make a mark as a receiver. Even with a limited ceiling, for teams looking for strong running back depth as you push to the playoffs, Estime is probably the top available option. He comes in as my RB25 with a chance to flirt with the top 20 as we get more information this week. Javonte is a low-ceiling FLEX option this week, as his role is incredibly uncertain after last week.
Wide Receiver
Courtland Sutton: Start, WR2
Courtland Sutton is on a hot streak lately, posting 290 yards across his last three weeks. The matchup is one that can be taken advantage of. The List update dropping on Saturday will have Sutton moving to WR22 on the week. The Falcons will likely be focusing on Sutton most of the game, which could limit the ceiling production we have seen recently. Ultimately, for Sutton to pay off, he may need to find the end zone.
Tight End
Sit All
You aren’t starting any of the Broncos tight ends in fantasy football.