SBNation Minnesota's week 11 fantasy football projections and rankings

QUARTERBACKS

LIKE ‘EM

Carson Palmer

The Saints‘ defense has allowed opposing quarterbacks 24+ points six times this season. Palmer has put up 15+ points in all but one game. That sounds like a recipe for success. Palmer’s numbers could be ridiculous in this track meet.

Projection: 26 points

Ryan Tannehill

Tannehill has struggled of late, but I think he figures things out against the Bills’ questionable secondary.

Projection: 17 points

Andy Dalton

With A.J. Green on the outside, you know Dalton is going to throw at least one touchdown. I expect Cincinnati to pick up where they left off last week, and Dalton’s touchdown numbers are benefitting from Green-Ellis’ lack of production.

Projection: 19 points

Matthew Stafford

Stafford is playing well, and will now be taking on an injury-depleted Packer defense at home that will not be featuring Clay Matthews rushing on the edge.

Projection: 20 points

Sleeper: If Jason Campbell plays for Chicago Monday night, I do believe he is a viable option, even against the 49ers’ stout defense. Though he was rough last week, Cutler was not much better in the first half. Also, let’s remember, Campbell was pretty good in Oakland before his injury.

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Joe Flacco

Flacco was crucial in Baltimore’s explosion last week against the Raiders, but the Ravens-Steelers battles are traditionally defensive battles, and the Steelers’ defense is hitting its stride.

Projection: 13 points

Matt Schaub

The last time Schaub took on Jacksonville, he came up with just seven points. I expect similar results in this one, as the Jaguars should see a heavy dose of Arian Foster. I would be surprised to see Schaub throw for more than one touchdown.

Projection: 11 points

RUNNING BACKS

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C.J. Spiller

Remember how scary Spiller was at the beginning of the year when he was getting the full work load in Buffalo? Well he gets the same opportunity Thursday against a Dolphin defense that was gashed by CJ2K last week. Spiller is my number two back.

Projection: 20 points

Marcel Reece

Reece is the clear number one receiving option out of Oakland’s backfield. That’s a very good thing for a team putting the ball in the air 53 times per game over their last two.

Projection: 12 points

Felix Jones

Jones has been effective in all facets of the game in the starting role. He should continue his impressive play against a so-so Cleveland run defense.

Projection: 15 points

Sleeper: Daniel Thomas got a lot of work following Bush’s benching last week. If Thomas can see similar action against a shaky Buffalo defense, he could be a sneaky flex play.

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Rashad Jennings

Jennings has been surprisingly ineffective in the starting role, which only emphasizes the greatness of Maurice Jones-Drew. It will be tough sledding for Jennings again this week in Houston.

Projection: 7 points

BenJarvus Green-Ellis

Don’t be fooled by the matchup. Green-Ellis hasn’t rushed for 70 yards since week two.

Projection: 6 points

WIDE RECEIVERS

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Denarius Moore

13 receivers have had double-digit fantasy performances in the Saints’ nine games. Moore has scored in five of his last seven games. Moore is a top-ten receiver this week.

Projection: 19 points

Eric Decker

Fear not, Decker owners. He will rebound this week. Decker put up 90 yards and a touchdown earlier this year against the Chargers.

Projection: 14 points

Danny Amendola

After going over 100 yards in his first game back from his collarbone injury, Amendola should be in your starting lineup almost every week. Bradford clearly trusts him and will give him opportunities, and you have to expect Amendola will continue to cash in.

Projection: 13 points

Mike Wallace

It’s tough to love a receiver with Byron Leftwich as his quarterback going up against Baltimore, but I have this feeling that Leftwich is going to unleash his rocket arm for a deep ball to Wallace

Projection: 15 points

Sleeper: Darrius Heyward-Bey has been effective when healthy this year. One thing is for sure, if he is healthy, there will be plenty to go around in Oakland’s passing game against the Saints on Sunday.

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Malcom Floyd

Philip Rivers has been shaky of late, and Floyd should draw the undesirable matchup with Champ Bailey in Denver.

Projection: 5 points

Andre Johnson

See Schaub post. The Texans just don’t put the ball in the air very much against inferior competition. Johnson is outside of my top 20 this week.

Projection: 7 points

Torrey Smith

Great week last week but the Steelers have not allowed a 100 yard receiver since week one.

Projection: 7 points

TIGHT ENDS

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Jason Witten

Cleveland is generally very good against tight ends, but with Joe Haden likely shutting down whichever Cowboy receiver he lines up against, Tony Romo could be looking to Witten early and often.

Projection: 14 points

Jermaine Gresham

Kansas City has given up four touchdowns to opposing tight ends this season and Gresham seems to have a nose for the end zone.

Projection: 10 points

Sleeper: It’s hard to believe, but Jermichael Finley may have actually entered sleeper territory. Kyle Rudolph had a solid game against the Lions last week, and with Jordy Nelson likely returning for the Packers, Detroit will have enough to worry about on the outside.

DISLIKE ‘EM

Brent Celek

Celek has been less than spectacular all year, and I expect Foles to have issues in Washington.

Projection: 4 points

DEFENSE/SPECIAL TEAMS

LIKE ‘EM

Cincinnati

From here on out, playing any defense that’s going up against Kansas City is probably a safe bet.

Projection: 12 points

St. Louis

After some difficult matchups before their bye week, the Rams’ defense once again becomes a viable play this week, as they take on Mark Sanchez and the Jets at home.

Projection: 12 points

DISLIKE ‘EM

Arizona

They have struggled as of late and no defense has had an answer for the Falcons thus far this season.

Projection: 5 points

Remember you can always tweet any additional questions or concerns regarding your fantasy football team to Frederick at@SpaceJace27.

Week 11 Positional Rankings

Quarterbacks

1	Aaron Rodgers
2	Drew Brees
3	Tom Brady
4	Peyton Manning
5	Matthew Stafford
6	Robert Griffin III
7	Matt Ryan
8	Carson Palmer
9	Josh Freeman
10	Cam Newton
11	Andrew Luck
12	Tony Romo
13	Andy Dalton
14	Phillip Rivers
15	Matt Schaub
16	Ryan Fitzpatrick
17	Ryan Tannehill
18	Joe Flacco
19	Nick Foles
20	Sam Bradford
21	Jason Campbell
22	Colin Kaepernick
23	Mark Sanchez
24	Brandon Weeden
25	Alex Smith

Running Backs

1	Arian Foster
2	C.J. Spiller
3	Ray Rice
4	Doug Martin
5	LeSean McCoy
6	Alfred Morris
7	Trent Richardson
8	Stevan Ridley
9	Jamaal Charles
10	Frank Gore
11	Willis McGahee
12	Matt Forte
13	Ryan Mathews
14	Reggie Bush
15	Felix Jones
16	Michael Turner
17	Shonn Greene
18	Marcel Reece
19	Steven Jackson
20	Mikel LeShoure
21	LaRod Stephens-Howling
22	BenJarvus Green-Ellis
23	Darren Sproles
24	Jonathon Dwyer
25	Jonathon Stewart
26	Rashad Jennings
27	Donald Brown
28	Daniel Thomas
29	Chris Ivory
30	Vick Ballard
31	Daryl Richardson
32	Alex Green
33	Mark Ingram
34	Isaac Redman
35	Jacquizz Rodgers
36	James Starks
37	Shane Vereen
38	DeAngelo Williams
39	Michael Bush
40	Peyton Hillis
40	Jacquizz Rodgers

Wide Receivers

1	A.J. Green
2	Calvin Johnson
3	Demaryius Thomas
4	Marques Colston
5	Roddy White
6	Reggie Wayne
7	Julio Jones
8	Denarius Moore
9	Brandon Marshall
10	Vincent Jackson
11	Larry Fitzgerald
12	Wes Welker
13	Eric Decker
14	Jordy Nelson
15	Dez Bryant
16	Randall Cobb
17	Mike Wallace
18	Miles Austin
19	Danny Amendola
20	Steve Smith
21	Andre Johnson
22	Torrey Smith
23	DeSean Jackson
24	Dwayne Bowe
25	Steve Johnson
26	Darrius Heyward-Bey
27	Brian Hartline
28	Brandon Lloyd
29	James Jones
30	Jeremy Maclin
31	Mike Williams
32	Malcom Floyd
33	Lance Moore
34	Andre Roberts
35	Titus Young
36	Cecil Shorts
37	Donnie Avery
38	Santana Moss
39	Brandon LaFell
40	Jeremy Kerley