Fantasy Football Sleepers: Start 'Em, Sit 'Em for Week 11 (RotoBaller Staff Picks)

RotoBaller staff's fantasy football sleepers, avoids, and start 'em sit 'em picks for Week 11 of 2025. Expert lineup advice from Adam Koffler, Frank Ammirante and Thunder Dan Palyo.

Thankfully, only two teams are out of action on byes in Week 11, and one of those is the New Orleans Saints, who don't have many fantasy-relevant options. However, the Indianapolis Colts do, and there are flurries of injuries all around the NFL, complicating lineup calls ahead of must-win matchups with fantasy football playoff implications on the line. We're here to help.

It's time for the next edition of our RotoBaller staff start-or-sit calls. Three of the industry's best analysts are here to break down potential sleepers and busts ahead of the full slate of Week 11 NFL action.

These fantasy football sleepers, avoids, and busts are from top RotoBaller contributors Adam Koffler, Frank Ammirante, and "Thunder Dan" Palyo.

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Week 11 Fantasy Football Start 'Em Picks

RJ Harvey, Broncos vs. Chiefs (Frank Ammirante)

It's RJ Harvey's time to shine. The rookie has been thrust into a larger opportunity with J.K. Dobbins injured. Don't overthink this one and get worried about Tyler Badie. Remember, Sean Payton was extremely high on Harvey in the draft, so he's likely to give him a big role in this game. The Broncos offense is struggling lately, so it would make sense for them to feature one of their most explosive players in a pivotal AFC West showdown against the Chiefs. If you have Harvey, this is what you have been waiting for all year. Fire him up with confidence.

Tre Tucker, Raiders vs. Cowboys (Adam Koffler)

There’s no better time to start the Raiders’ new WR1 than in Week 11 vs. a Cowboys team allowing the most fantasy points per game to wide receivers this season (28.7). Tucker played 100% of the snaps in Week 10 after Jakobi Meyers was traded to the Jaguars. The production wasn’t there, but it was an extremely tough matchup in Denver against a Broncos team that is the exact opposite of the Cowboys, allowing the fewest fantasy points per game to opposing wideouts (13.6). Expect fireworks in this one, and expect Tucker to put up top-25 numbers at the position.

Aaron Jones Sr., Vikings vs. Bears (Thunder Dan)

Assuming that Jones is cleared for Sunday's game, he should lead the Minnesota backfield in touches this week against a vulnerable Bears run defense. The shine has worn off Jordan Mason from his early-season success as he's struggled to produce lately, and Jones has a dual-threat game that makes him much more dangerous for fantasy. Expect the Vikings to pound the football this week to prevent their rookie QB from being forced into too many throws, as he's struggled with interceptions. He attempted just 20 passes back in the Week 1 victory over Chicago, and they are a much better offense when he throws the ball less.

DK Metcalf, Steelers vs. Bengals (Frank Ammriante)

DK Metcalf has been a massive disappointment of late, combining for only 41 yards in his last two games. Luckily for Metcalf, this is a get-right spot against one of the worst defenses in the NFL, the Bengals. The Steelers have a 27.5-point implied total this week, which is the second-highest on the slate. Aaron Rodgers just missed Metcalf for a long touchdown in Week 10. Look for the veteran to make it a point of emphasis to get his No. 1 wideout more involved in this spot.

Woody Marks, Texans at Titans (Adam Koffler)

Marks finally overtook Nick Chubb in Week 10. The rookie turned a 74% RB opportunity share into 81 yards and a touchdown. After the performance, head coach DeMeco Ryans said they “gotta continue to feed him more.” There’s no better time to do that than in Week 11 as a six-point favorite against a Titans team allowing the second-most fantasy points per game to opposing running backs this season (22.7)

Dalton Schultz, Texans at Titans (Thunder Dan)

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