I struggled with my smash starts last week, but my cash game picks were on point. That can happen in a chalky week, and we’ve been doing great with the cash game options all year. These picks are meant to be home run spots though, and that’s the point of this article. We want to recommend low-risk options in brilliant spots because that’s critical in cash game DFS. With that in mind, let’s dive into this Week 11 slate!
NFL Week 11 DFS GPP Lineup Advice & Picks (2023 Fantasy Football)
The players below are the ones I’m looking at for cash game considerations for Week 11:
Quarterbacks
DraftKings
Dak Prescott (QB – DAL): $7,300 at CAR
The Cowboys have changed their offense and decided to make Dak the focal point. That’s been massive for his fantasy value, as he’s scored at least 25 DraftKings points in four straight games. He’s also gotten at least 32 fantasy points in three consecutive outings and is the highest-scoring player in the league in that span. We don’t want to fade him against Carolina, who have been allowing 27 points per game, which is the third-highest total in the NFL.
Jared Goff (QB – DET): $6,600 vs. CHI
If you’ve been reading this article, you know we love Goff whenever he’s at home. This guy hasn’t scored below 14 fantasy points in any home game over the last two years, and he’s been averaging nearly 25 DraftKings points per game in those outings. Goff is also rolling right now, scoring at least 24 DK points in three of his last five fixtures. That’s bad news for Chicago, as they’ve been surrendering the most passing yards in the NFL.
FanDuel
C.J. Stroud (QB – HOU): $8,000 vs. MIN
This rookie is in full-on breakout mode because he looks like one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL. Stroud is one of the league-leaders with 20 FanDuel points per game, scoring 62 FD points over his last two outings combined. He’s done that damage with some injured playmakers, and it’s scary that this kid is only scratching the surface of what he could become. We don’t mind that Minnesota maintains a 24th OPRK against opposing signal-callers.
Justin Fields (QB – CHI): $7,400 at DET
It sounds like Fields will make his return to action here, and he’s always a great GPP option when he’s available. The speedy quarterback scored 29 and 33 FanDuel points in the two games before getting injured. He did that regularly in the second half of last season, dropping 43 and 21 fantasy points in his two matchups with Detroit last year.
Running Backs
DraftKings
Christian McCaffrey (RB – SF): $9,300 vs. TB
We have McCaffrey in this section every week, and it’s easy to understand why. This stud running back didn’t score a touchdown for the first time in over 370 days last week, but he still scored 20 DraftKings points. That has him sitting with a league-leading 26-point average, performing every week for one of the best offenses in the NFL. Tampa is far from a terrifying matchup, ranked 24th in yardage surrendered.
Raheem Mostert (RB – MIA): $6,900 vs. LVR
De’Von Achane is going to make his return soon, which has people overlooking Mostert. He is still the top back in the most dynamic offense in the NFL, and Mostert has been averaging averaging 20 DraftKings points per game. That’s the third-highest total among all rushers, and it’s hard to understand why he’s below $7K in this matchup. Miami is a massive favorite at home against Vegas, and it should give Mostert a handful of goal-line opportunities.
FanDuel
Austin Ekeler (RB – LAC): $8,800 at GB
Ekeler got off to a slow start this season, but that’s a thing of the past. The Chargers running back has scored at least 19 FanDuel points in three straight outings. Not many players have done that all year, but it’s not surprising Ekeler has since he’s one of the most dynamic rushers in the league. Green Bay is a great matchup too, posting a 26th OPRK against opposing backs.
Tony Pollard (RB – DAL): $6,900 at CAR
All fantasy managers know how poor Pollard has been this season, but people will roster him again. He’s still the workhorse back for one of the best offenses in the NFL. That’s why people will want to use him against Carolina, and Dallas is a double-digit favorite in this game. Carolina is also surrendering the second-most fantasy points to opposing running backs, and it’s an excellent bounce-back spot for Pollard.
Wide Receivers
DraftKings
Keenan Allen (WR – LAC): $9,000 at GB
Allen got beat up last week, but he still feasted. The Chargers’ top wideout is second among all receivers with 24 DraftKings points per game, scoring 44 DK points in Week 10 alone. That’s not even his best game of the season, because Allen is getting targeted more than any receiver in the NFL. It doesn’t matter who they play; he’s guaranteed double-digit targets in every game!
Cooper Kupp (WR – LAR): $8,100 vs. SEA
It’s hard to believe that Kupp is sitting around $8K. This guy was closer to $10K last season and can play like that in any given week. We love that Matthew Stafford is finally back, because he’s been the top-scoring wideout in the NFL with Stafford over the last three years. Seattle is a sensational matchup too, sitting 23rd in total defense. In their previous matchup, Kupp collected nine catches for 136 yards and two touchdowns.
FanDuel
CeeDee Lamb (WR – GB): $9,200 at CAR
With the resurgence of Prescott, Lamb is having the best stretch of his career right now. He’s the first wideout in NFL history with at least 10 receptions and 150 yards in three straight games. He’s also got 92 FanDuel points in that absurd three-game stretch, and you can’t hope for any more from a cash game option.
Deebo Samuel (WR – SF): $7,100 vs. TB
Tampa has been a tremendous matchup all season. They have surrendered the most passing yards in the NFL over the last three weeks, and that won’t sit well against one of the most talented offenses in the NFL. We expect Deebo to be the primary beneficiary of this fantastic matchup, as he’s scored double-digit fantasy points in four of the last five games he finished.
Tight Ends
DraftKings
Trey McBride (TE – ATL): $4,400 at HOU
Why is McBride just $4,400? This youngster was breaking out before Kyler Murray returned to the lineup, and he’s now the top option in this passing game. He had 10 catches on 14 targets in the first game that Zach Ertz missed three weeks ago and backed that up with nine receptions for 131 yards in Murray’s debut last week. Not many tight ends have had games like that all season, and it’s hard to believe that he’s just $4,400 against a Houston team allowing the sixth-most fantasy points to opposing tight ends.
FanDuel
Dalton Kincaid (TE – BUF): $5,800 vs. NYJ
Kincaid is incredible. The Bills’ rookie tight end has taken over since Dawson Knox got injured, scoring at least 11 FanDuel points in four straight games. Only a few tight ends have that type of floor, but it’s easy to understand why since he’s the second option for one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL. Facing the Jets isn’t too shabby either, as they currently have a 22nd OPRK against opposing tight ends.
Defense/Special Teams
DraftKings
Dallas Cowboys D/ST: $4,100 at CAR
Dallas was the chalk against the Giants last weekend, and it’ll be the same thing this week. Carolina is in the bottom five in nearly every offensive category, and the Cowboys are entering this game as one of the largest favorites of the week. Their D/ST is leading the league with 12 DK points per game, and that could be their floor against an offense that owns a 26th OPRK against opposing defenses.
FanDuel
San Francisco 49ers D/ST: $4,000 vs. TB
It’s hard to believe that San Fran is this cheap on FanDuel. Everyone knows this is one of the best defenses in the NFL, and they’re being priced in the middle for some reason. Tampa is a tempting matchup, too, because the 49ers enter this game as a 12-point favorite in a game with a 41-point total. Look for most people to roster them at this diminished price.
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