Top 4 Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups: Quarterback (Week 11)

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Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Targets: Quarterback

QUARTERBACKS

Written by Bo McBrayer

Bo Nix (DEN): 33% rostered

Next Opponents: ATL, @LV, CLE
True value: $5
Desperate Need: $9
Budget-minded: $3

Analysis: Lo and behold, my top streaming quarterback for Week 11 is Bo Nix again. The Broncos’ first-round pick draws an opportunistic but exploitable Falcons defense, and this game should be a fun one to watch. Nix has had one of the safest floors among quarterbacks this fantasy season, with plenty of upside in favorable matchups like this one. Not only will I start Nix this week, but he will stay locked in for Week 12 in Las Vegas.

Drake Maye (NE): 13% rostered

Next Opponents: LAR, @MIA, IND
True value: $4
Desperate Need: $7
Budget-minded: $2

Analysis: The pattern is clear on when to stream talented rookie Drake Maye. He struggled against elite pass defenses like the Bears and Jets, but was a fantasy revelation against malleable units like Houston and Jacksonville. The Rams are certainly not elite in the back end, so fire up the Patriots’ top draft pick this week. His rushing ability provides both a safe floor and exciting ceiling, while his gunslinger mentality on the field lends even more to the latter.

Russell Wilson (PIT): 22% rostered

Next Opponents: BAL, @CLE, @CIN
True value: $3
Desperate Need: $5
Budget-minded: $1

Analysis: The Steelers are for real. I was wrong about everything, but I’m acknowledging it now so we can still use their pieces to win. Russell Wilson has led Pittsburgh to three wins as a starter, rebounding from a bad performance versus the Giants with a decent one at Washington. Baltimore’s secondary is a wreck and will be even worse without safety Kyle Hamilton, who sustained an ankle injury last week. It’s not difficult to expect a 20-point fantasy performance from Russ this week, especially if Lamar Jackson and the Ravens offense click against the vaunted Steelers defense.

Jameis Winston (CLE): 8% rostered

Next Opponents: @NO, PIT, @DEN
True value: $2
Desperate Need: $4
Budget-minded: $1

Analysis: I don’t love Cleveland’s post-bye schedule for Jameis Winston. I just love Winston. The veteran quarterback always delivers exciting game play, whether good or comically bad. While not my favorite Week 11 streaming option, he’s on the list of choices with the highest ceiling. The Saints are a run-funnel defense, but they aren’t world beaters without recently traded CB Marshon Lattimore.