Week 11 of the 2025 NFL season delivered several dominant fantasy performances, with Josh Allen leading the charge and a number of running backs and wide receivers finding the end zone with consistency. Several highly-touted players, however, fell short of expectations, making for a week that rewarded careful lineup construction.
Must-Starts: Week 11 Elite Performers
Josh Allen (BUF) — QB: 44.7 pts
Allen completed 317 passing yards with 3 passing touchdowns and added 40 rushing yards with 3 rushing touchdowns across 100% snap share.
There was no question Allen deserved a start this week. His dual-threat dominance carried Buffalo to a commanding victory, with touchdown production across both passing and rushing. This was the kind of week that reminds managers why Allen is a league-winner at the quarterback position.
Christian McCaffrey (SF) — RB: 35.1 pts
McCaffrey recorded 81 rushing yards with 2 rushing touchdowns, caught 5 passes for 40 yards and 1 additional touchdown across 71% snap share.
Despite playing 71% of snaps, McCaffrey was incredibly efficient, scoring touchdowns in multiple ways. His involvement in the red zone and pass game made him a clear start, and he delivered one of the week's most valuable performances from the running back position.
Michael Wilson (ARI) — WR: 33.5 pts
Wilson led all receivers with 15 receptions for 185 yards on 82% snap share, though he did not score a touchdown.
Wilson's volume was exceptional, accumulating nearly 200 yards through sheer catch and target dominance. His snap share and target allocation made him one of the safest starts of the week, and he proved that touchdowns are not always necessary when volume is this reliable.
Sean Tucker (TB) — RB: 34.0 pts
Tucker rushed for 106 yards with 2 touchdowns and added 2 receptions for 34 yards and 1 touchdown across 44% snap share.
Tucker's efficiency was remarkable, scoring 3 touchdowns despite limited snap share. He was a must-start for any manager who had him on the roster, proving that touchdown upside can outweigh snap count concerns.
Strong Starts: Reliable Options
- Bryce Young (CAR) — QB: 31.8 pts — 448 passing yards with 3 passing touchdowns kept Carolina in games and made Young one of the week's most efficient signal-callers.
- Tetairoa McMillan (CAR) — WR: 33.0 pts — 8 receptions for 130 yards and 2 touchdowns on 86% snap share made McMillan a high-volume target who paid off handsomely.
- TreVeyon Henderson (NE) — RB: 32.3 pts — 62 rushing yards with 2 touchdowns plus 5 catches for 31 yards and 1 touchdown across 88% snap share showed his importance to the Patriots offense.
- Bijan Robinson (ATL) — RB: 30.3 pts — 104 rushing yards with 2 touchdowns and 4 receptions for 39 yards demonstrated why he remains a consistent fantasy asset.
- George Pickens (DAL) — WR: 29.4 pts — 9 receptions for 144 yards and 1 touchdown showed Pickens was a reliable scoring option for Dallas despite reduced snap share at 67%.
- Kenneth Gainwell (TB) — RB: 29.5 pts — 7 receptions for 81 yards with 2 touchdowns proved valuable as Tampa Bay's pass-catching back.
Tough Sits: Disappointing Weeks
- De'Von Achane (MIA) — RB: 21.5 pts — Despite 120 rushing yards on 80% snap share, Achane failed to find the end zone and severely underdelivered on his volume. Managers expected more from Miami's feature back.
- Derrick Henry (BAL) — RB: 20.2 pts — Henry posted 103 rushing yards but managed only 1 touchdown across limited 54% snap share, leaving plenty of points on the table for one of the league's most dangerous backs.
- Jahmyr Gibbs (DET) — RB: 19.6 pts — Though Gibbs caught 5 passes for 107 yards, he recorded zero touchdowns across 73% snap share and fell short of season expectations.
- James Cook (BUF) — RB: 20.4 pts — Playing alongside Josh Allen's rushing dominance, Cook posted only 48 rushing yards with limited opportunities, scoring just once on 66% snap share.
- Justin Fields (KC) — QB: 19.3 pts — Just 116 passing yards with 1 passing touchdown and 67 rushing yards with 1 rushing touchdown left Fields as one of the week's weakest quarterback performances.
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