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Fantasy football Week 11: Five players who could smash projections
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Jacoby Brissett. Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Fantasy football Week 11: Five players who could smash projections

We're getting close to crunch time in the fantasy football season. Team owners fighting for a playoff spot can't afford to lose due to foolish mistakes, so we're here to help with five under-the-radar starts for NFL Week 11. 

Arizona Cardinals QB Jacoby Brissett vs. San Francisco 49ers

Brissett continues to operate as one of the most underrated quarterbacks in fantasy football. The veteran QB scored 19.42 points against the Seattle Seahawks last week despite losing two fumbles. He's averaged 21.18 points per game through his first four starts, which is higher than Drake Maye, Jalen Hurts, Jordan Love, Caleb Williams and many others. Matthew Stafford (26.9) and Jaxson Dart (27.24) torched this banged-up 49ers defense in the last two weeks, and Brissett can do the same.

Las Vegas Raiders QB Geno Smith vs. Dallas Cowboys

Smith has been a major disappointment in fantasy football this season, but this is the week he can redeem himself. The Cowboys rank last in the NFL in fantasy points allowed to quarterbacks and 31st in points allowed per game (30.8) and yards allowed per pass (8.2). Smith scored 26.26 points against the Jacksonville Jaguars two weeks ago, and he can put up a similar performance against this atrocious defense. 

Denver Broncos RB RJ Harvey vs. Kansas City Chiefs

J.K. Dobbins is expected to miss Sunday's game against the Chiefs due to a foot injury, vaulting Harvey to the RB2 tier in Week 11. The rookie was already starting to eat into Dobbins' workload, and now he'll operate as the lead back in a Sean Payton offense that finds creative ways to get RBs in open space. The Chiefs present a tough matchup, but Harvey's increased workload makes him a startable option this week.

Jacksonville Jaguars WR Jakobi Meyers vs. Los Angeles Chargers

Meyers recorded only three catches for 41 yards in his Jaguars debut, but his stat line was a bit misleading. Jacksonville dialed up a goal-line play for Meyers, but the touchdown didn't count due to a penalty. His usage will only increase as he gets more reps with Trevor Lawrence. Additionally, the Jaguars are already playing without Travis Hunter, and Brian Thomas Jr. and Parker Washington are on the injury report for Week 11.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers TE Cade Otton vs. Buffalo Bills

With Mike Evans and Chris Godwin out of the lineup, Otton essentially operates as the WR2 in Tampa Bay's offense. Over the last three games, the tight end has recorded 26 targets, 20 catches, 187 yards and 38.7 PPR points. The Bills have defended tight ends well this season, but Otton's high usage makes him a solid starting option this week. 

Jack Dougherty

Jack Dougherty has been writing professionally since 2015, contributing to publications such as GoPSUSports. com, Centre Daily Times, Associated Press, and Sportscasting. com

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