Week 11 of the 2025 fantasy football season is here, and playoff races are heating up fast. Every lineup decision matters as injuries, bye weeks, and shifting depth charts test fantasy managers across all formats. This week’s rankings break down every key position: quarterback, running back, wide receiver, and tight end to help you make confident choices heading into the weekend.
Alongside the rankings, you’ll also find four must start players who have ideal matchups and recent momentum working in their favor. Whether you’re looking to solidify your playoff spot or claw your way back into contention, these Week 11 rankings will give you the edge you need.
Week 11 Quarterback Rankings
Tier 1
1. Josh Allen vs TB
2. Lamar Jackson @ CLE
3. Jalen Hurts vs DET
Tier 2
4. Justin Herbert @ JAC
5. Drake Maye vs NYJ
6. Patrick Mahomes II @ DEN
7. Jaxson Dart vs GB
8. Baker Mayfield @ BUF
Tier 3
9. Dak Prescott @ LV
10. Matthew Stafford vs SEA
11. Jared Goff @ PHI
12. Joe Flacco @ PIT
13. Jordan Love @ NYG
14. Sam Darnold @ LAR
Tier 4
15. Bo Nix vs KC
16. Caleb Williams @ MIN
17. Aaron Rodgers vs CIN
18. Marcus Mariota @ MIA
19. Mac Jones @ ARI
20. Geno Smith vs DAL
Tier 5
21. J.J. McCarthy vs CHI
22. Jacoby Brissett vs SF
23. Justin Fields @ NE
24. Tua Tagovailoa vs WAS
Must Start: Quarterback
Joe Flacco @ PIT
Joe Flacco has by lighting up the passing yards recently and this week it should continue as he faces the Steelers. I am expecting a similar game as week 7 when they last played where Flacco had 342 passing yards with 3 passing touchdowns in a high scoring game, making Flacco a must start.
Week 11 Tight End Rankings
Tier 1
1. Trey McBride vs SF
2. Brock Bowers vs DAL
Tier 2
3. George Kittle @ ARI
4. Sam LaPorta @ PHI
5. Jake Ferguson @ LV
6. Oronde Gadsden II @ JAC
7. Dallas Goedert vs DET
Tier 3
8. Travis Kelce @ DEN
9. Kyle Pitts Sr. vs CAR
10. Theo Johnson vs GB
11. Cade Otton @ BUF
12. Dalton Schultz @ TEN
13. Mark Andrews @ CLE
Tier 4
14. Hunter Henry vs NYJ
15. Zach Ertz @ MIA
16. Colston Loveland @ MIN
17. Harold Fannin Jr. vs BAL
18. David Njoku vs BAL
19. Evan Engram vs KC
Tier 5
20. Noah Fant @ PIT
21. Luke Musgrave @ NYG
22. AJ Barner @ LAR
23. Mason Taylor @ NE
24. T.J. Hockenson vs CHI
Must Start: Tight End
Cade Otton @ BUF
Cade Otton has become a steady go to target for Baker Mayfield and each week Otton has seen a good amount of volume. Now Otton faces a tough defense against tight ends in the Bills, but I believe this game will be close and a good number of points on the board where Otton has touchdown upside in a should be close game.
Week 11 Wide Receiver Rankings
Tier 1
1. Ja’Marr Chase @ PIT
2. Puka Nucua vs SEA
3. Jaxon Smith-Njigba @ LAR
4. Amon-Ra St. Brown @ PHI
5. Drake London vs CAR
6. CeeDee Lamb @ LV
Tier 2
7. Nico Collins @ TEN
8. Rashee Rice @ DEN
9. Emeka Egbuka @ BUF
10. Justin Jefferson vs CHI
11. Davante Adams vs SEA
Tier 3
12. Jaylen Waddle vs WAS
13. Ladd McConkey @ JAC
14. Rome Odunze @ MIN
15. George Pickens @ LV
16. Zay Flowers @ CLE
17. DeVonta Smith vs DET
18. Tee Higgins @ PIT
19. Romeo Doubs @ NYG
Tier 4
20. Stefon Diggs vs NYJ
21. DK Metcalf vs CIN
22. Quentin Johnston @ JAC
23. Jordan Addison vs CHI
24. Marvin Harrison Jr. vs SF
25. A.J. Brown vs DET
Tier 5
26. Juan Jennings @ ARI
27. Deebo Samuel Sr. @ MIA
28. Khalil Shakir vs TB
29. Courtland Sutton vs KC
30. Troy Franklin vs KC
Tier 6
31. Garrett Wilson @ NE
32. Tre Tucker vs DAL
33. Jameson Williams @ PHI
34. Tetairoa McMillan @ ATL
35. Wan’Dale Robinson vs GB
36. Tez Johnson @ BUF
Must Start: Wide Receiver
Tee Higgins @ PIT
Tee Higgins with Joe Flacco has been elite and now he faces a bottom defense in the Steelers. Last time they played each other Higgins had 6 receptions with 96 yards and a touchdown. I would expect a similar stat line if not even better, so make sure he is starting in your lineup.
Week 11 Running Back Rankings
Tier 1
1. Christian McCaffrey @ ARI
2. De’Von Achane vs WAS
3. Jahmyr Gibbs @ PHI
4. Bijan Robinson vs CAR
5. James Cook III vs TB
Tier 2
6. Saquon Barkley vs DET
7. Josh Jacobs @ NYG
8. Javonte Williams @ LV
9. Ashton Jeanty vs DAL
10. Rico Dowdle @ ATL
11. Kyren Williams vs SEA
Tier 3
12. Jaylen Warren vs CIN
13. Quinshon Judkins vs BAL
14. Breece Hall @ NE
15. TreVeyon Henderson vs NYJ
16. Chase Brown @ PIT
17. Derrick Henry @ CLE
Tier 4
18. D’Andre Swift @ MIN
19. Aaron Jones Sr. vs CHI
20. J.K. Dobbins vs KC
21. Kimani Vidal @ JAC
22. Travis Etienne Jr. vs LAC
23. Rachaad White @ BUF
Tier 5
24. Trey Benson vs SF
25. David Montgomery @ PHI
26. Zach Charbonnet @ LAR
27. Kyle Monangai @ MIN
28. Kenneth Walker III @ LAR
29. Jacory Croskey-Merritt @ MIA
30. Woody Marks @ TEN
Tier 6
31. Tyrone Tracy Jr. vs GB
32. Isiah Pacheco @ DEN
33. Tyjae Spears vs HOU
34. RJ Harvey vs KC
35. Tyler Allgeier vs CAR
36. Emari Demercado vs SF
Must Start: Running Back
Aaron Jones Sr. vs CHI
Aaron Jones Sr. since coming back from injury has taking the lead running back role from Jordan Mason. This week he faces a bottom half defense in the Bears where I believe Jones Sr. will be involved in both the running and passing game heavily this week. I also wouldn’t be surprised if he finds the end zone and in a divisional matchup where both teams need this crucial win, Jones Sr. is a must start.
Conclusion
Week 11 presents plenty of high upside fantasy options and matchups to exploit. Joe Flacco continues to thrive with veteran poise and faces a soft Steelers defense, while Cade Otton’s steady volume gives him a strong chance to find the end zone against Buffalo.
Tee Higgins has developed great chemistry with Flaccoand draws another favorable matchup against the Steelers, and Aaron Jones Sr. looks primed for a breakout performance versus a weak Bears run defense. These four players should be locked into your starting lineup as you push toward the fantasy playoffs. Trust the matchups, ride the momentum, and keep stacking wins, Week 11 is the time to separate from the pack.