It’s almost time for that final playoff push. Compared to weeks past, there are many options on the Week 11 waiver wire and fantasy football fans should be excited. Some top adds are land mines to be avoided, but there are some plug-and-play options for Week 11.
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Waiver Wire Week 11 – Saints & Ravens Wide Receivers Headline Options
Audric Estime – Denver Broncos Running Back
The breakout finally happened! Estime was a young, intriguing prospect in the 2024 NFL draft. After Javonte Williams was the lead back for the first two and a half months of the offense, Estime was clearly on top Sunday. In a tight game against the Kansas City Chiefs Estime had 14 carries for 53 yards. The fantasy points weren’t there, so he might slide under the radar, but he’s the top add on waivers this week.
Trey Benson – Arizona Cardinals Running Back
Benson was the second back selected in the 2024 NFL draft, and for good reason. The early season thesis was that he’s just a James Conner injury away, but now it looks like he’ll get the rock in blowout games as well. The post-bye rookie bump is coming for him, and they play the Panthers and Patriots in the fantasy playoffs. He could be a very solid RB2 when it matters most.
Related: Trey Benson Pre-Draft Film Study
Rashad Bateman – Baltimore Ravens Wide Receiver
After trading for Diontae Johnson, there was a possibility Bateman was jettisoned from the game plan. Instead, in his second game with the team Johnson was a non-factor while Bateman earned eight targets. It’s a tough matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers this week, but as the season moves on he’s the team’s WR2.
Marquez Valdes-Scantling – New Orleans Saints Wide Receiver
From the bottom of my heart, do not pick up MVS expecting an every-week starter. He’s a boom-bust desperation FLEX on a streaky offense. A lot of folks are going to see the long touchdown and pick him up, and with Chris Olave out for the rest of the year, it’s not a terrible idea. But he’s not going to earn a ton of targets and needs one of those big plays to make a difference.
Jalen Coker – Carolina Panthers Wide Receiver
It wasn’t exciting in the points department, but the underlying metrics for Coker were exciting. He boasted over a 30% target share and his highest snap count of the season. The Panthers defense is horrendous, and as the old saying goes, “someone has to catch passes in this offense”
Mike Gesicki – Cincinnati Bengals Tight End
Erick All was slowly eating into Gesicki’s role on the offense. He’s now out for the year with an ACL tear, so it’s the Gesicki show. He’s the premium streaming option for tight ends and should be plugged into lineups anytime Tee Higgins is inactive (which is often).
Kickers
Please stop playing with kickers in your leagues. Add another FLEX for extra fun.
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