A waiver wire it is one of the most important moments for all general managers of Fantasy Football. It’s the perfect opportunity to fix what’s not working on your team. And with eleven weeks of past disputes and the regular season – both Fantasy and league – getting closer and closer to the end, there is very little to define the playoffs of the game’s leagues.
So it is increasingly difficult for GMs to make changes to their rosters to replace players, whether due to injuries, their position on the table or because they see that some athletes may not perform as expected. However, a good general manager has to study the possibilities very well to reach the best adds. A wrong decision can resonate with the rest of the dispute in your Fantasy league. That’s why the The Playoffs has done his homework and indicates the best options from now on for week 11 of the season.
To be eligible for this list, players must be free in less than 50% of the Fantasy Football leagues on NFL.com – the most famous Fantasy Football app – so it is possible that the names mentioned here are in a higher percentage of teams in other apps like Yahoo, ESPN and Sleeper – but the trend is for the average to be similar.
Remembering that the game style we are analyzing is Standard / Non-PPR (when there is no score for reception), again for being the most famous model in the game. See tips for waiver wire of your league for this week.
(Photo: Instagram reproduction / Michael Pittman Jr.)
Michael Pittman Jr. – wide receiver – Indianapolis Colts (1% owned*)
We all knew from Draft that this was the recipient class. Novice wide receivers like Justin Jefferson, Chase Claypool and Tee Higgins have marked their presence in Fantasy Football this season much more than names like Jerry Jeudy, Henry Ruggs and CeeDee Lamb. However, Michael Pittman Jr. was not in the starting – and prominent – group at the Indianapolis Colts earlier in the season – due in part to an injury – but he has recovered a lot in recent weeks.
It’s been three consecutive weeks leading the team in yards by reception as a big part of getting my attention as the highlight of this week’s waiver wire. The fast and physical shirt 11 is dangerous with the ball in his hands, and River has been trying hard to place it next to him whenever possible.
In his last three games, Michael Pittman managed 14 receptions for 223 yards and a touchdown. He was the target of the Colts’ QB 18 times in that period, apart from having 3/3 passes against the Packers caught for 66 yards and his passage through the promised land. With all of that, I hope Pittman will continue to see a huge increase in production in this attack.
* Percentage of teams in the official NFL Fantasy leagues that have this athlete in the squad
Carlos Hyde – running back – Seattle Seahawks (28,3% owned)
The dispute for the greatest number of hits on the ball in the Seattle back field. Against the Cardinals, and with Chris Carson out, Hyde had 14 runs for 79 yards and a ground TD. This led to a score of 15.50 on the game.
Of course, with increasingly scarce options when it comes to running backs, Carlos Hyde can be a good escape valve if your team has no viable option since beyond the bye weeks, since many RBs are low because they are certified with COVID -19, see the case of the Ravens’ runners.
The Seahawks now face the Philadelphia Eagles who, along with the other NFC East teams, have suffered too much against too many teams in the league. With those led by Russell Wilson it should be no different.
(Photo: Reproduction Site / Seattle Seahawks)
Nelson Agholor – wide receiver – Las Vegas Raiders (14,3% owned)
I don’t know how many GMs feel about the Raider receiver, but Nelson Agholor has had many weeks with excellent production, especially in the odd weeks of the 2020 NFL season.
And with favorable matches, against Falcons and Jets, he will be able to remain productive and as Carr’s main target, just as he was against the Chiefs last week, where he scored 14.80 points in Fantasy Football.
The expectation is that he, as well as the entire Raiders attack, will get good points for Fantasy players and for the franchise to reach the playoffs this year.
(Photo: Twitter reproduction / Las Vegas Raiders)
Frank Gore – running back – New York Jets (11,5% owned)
Frank Gore is almost like Thanos: inevitable. The running back of the New York Jets is not a high level option in the game, but it can be an option that has a high volume of snaps right away, just as it was against the Chargers after the ankle injury suffered by rookie La’Mical Perine left Sunday’s game against the Los Angeles Chargers.
Gore then took the lead in the back field, ending the game with 61 yards, a touchdown and two receptions.
With Perine gone for a while, it’s worth claiming Frank Gore now if you need help from an RB. The timeless veteran has 447 race yards and 10 receptions this season and he is heading for a favorable showdown in week 12 against Miami, as the Dolphins occupy the league’s 27th position in land yards allowed against opposing races.
If you are in trouble, Gore can be a bet to help, as it is almost certain to be available in your league.
(Photo: Playback Twitter / Around The NFL)
Robert Tonyan – tight end – Green Bay Packers (43,8% owned)
The Packers tight end returned to the grace of Aaron Rodgers passing in the end zone during week 11, defeat for the Colts. Tonyan, who had been featured in the Green Bay attack in the first weeks of 2020 – in addition to gain a beautiful text about its history of the great Kelvin Queiroz, finally returned to the promised land after six matches.
Against Indianapolis it was five of five passes taken for 44 yards and one catch within the promised land that earned him 10.40 points in Fantasy Football.
Now against the Bears, Tonyan should have some good opportunities within the red zone and the promised land to convert some good points for the GMs who are still struggling to define who their TE should be, since the position is always a bet with such scarcity .
(Photo: Disclosure / Green Bay Packers website)
Derek Carr – quarterback – Las Vegas Raiders (44% owned)
Although he hasn’t produced impressive statistics frequently this season, Derek Carr has been stable, reliable and efficient. It is surprising that he is no longer on Fantasy Football teams, at least as a reserve.
Despite moving to 2,431 yards, 19 touchdowns and just three interceptions this season, shirt 4 has been left out not only in the NFL.com leagues, but on all other platforms.
Against the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 11, Carr moved to 275 yards, three TDs and a last-minute interception, looking for a victory with little time left on the clock. He could be even more successful this week against the Atlanta Falcons, who are 31st against the pass, 25th on allowed points and who made the New Orleans Saints’ QB (?) Reserve, Taysom Hill, look like a star in his debut as holder in the NFL.
Although Carr does not have the positive side that Hill presented against Atlanta, that is, running with the ball, he must shine like a real passer. You who need a different boom with a good bet on the position in week 12, or replace its holder, should give the chance that Derek Carr deserves to make you happy.
Of course, it is always good to remember that here we are making suggestions, as we still don’t have a crystal ball and this humble writer is also looking for the best for his teams.
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Other good tips to keep an eye on:
RBs -> Cam Akers, Rams – James White, Patriots – Gus Edwards, Ravens
WRs -> Jalen Reagor, Eagles – Denzel Mims, Jets – Tim Patrick, Broncos – A.J. Green, Bengals
TEs -> Jordan Reed, 49ers – Dalton Shultz, Cowboys
QBs -> Philip Rivers, Colts – Taysom Hill, Saints – Kirk Cousins, Vikings
