The biggest news heading into Week 11 might be the eventual return of Joe Burrow (toe), who has been out since Week 2. Burrow told Jay Glazer of FOX Sports that he expects to be back by Week 13, which means he's ahead of his original three-month timeline.
Burrow is rostered in 50 percent of leagues on CBS Sports, so Fantasy managers should add him now where available, especially if you're headed for the playoffs. When healthy, Burrow is a top-five Fantasy quarterback in all leagues.
I would still roster Joe Flacco (74 percent) until Burrow is back, and Flacco should be considered a No. 1 quarterback in all leagues in Week 11 at Pittsburgh. In four starts with the Bengals, Flacco is averaging 30.4 Fantasy points, which is incredible.
In other injury news, Jaxson Dart (concussion), J.K. Dobbins (foot), Davante Adams (oblique), Garrett Wilson (knee), Romeo Doubs (chest), Oronde Gadsden II (knee) and Dalton Kincaid (hamstring) were all hurt in Week 10. Of these injuries, we know Wilson could miss at least three weeks, and Kincaid is considered week-to-week, while Adams and Gadsden will hopefully be fine for Week 11. That said, Fantasy managers should start trying to find replacement options now, just in case any of them are out.
We also have two teams on a bye with Indianapolis and New Orleans. This should be another busy week on the waiver wire.
Editor's note: For this waiver wire column, we are only looking at players rostered in less than 65 percent of CBS Sports leagues.
Week 11 Waivers
On a bye: Daniel Jones and Tyler Shough.
Injuries: Jaxson Dart (concussion), Geno Smith (quadriceps), Jayden Daniels (elbow), Brock Purdy (toe), Kyler Murray (foot), C.J. Stroud (concussion), Joe Burrow (toe) and Anthony Richardson (eye).
Check to see if available in shallow leagues: Joe Flacco (74 percent rostered) and Aaron Rodgers (71 percent). Flacco might only have two more starts with the Bengals, with Burrow hoping to return in Week 13. But in Week 11 at Pittsburgh, I like Flacco as a low-end No. 1 quarterback in all leagues, and he is averaging 30.4 Fantasy points in four starts with Cincinnati. ... Rodgers was bad at the Chargers with 8.4 Fantasy points, and he has combined for just 22.6 points in his past two outings against Los Angeles and Indianapolis. But in Week 11, Rodgers gets to face the Bengals, who are No. 2 in most Fantasy points allowed to opposing quarterbacks. And he gets the Bears in Week 12, which is another favorable opponent, so Rodgers could be a useful starter for the next two games.
Drop candidates: Jayden Daniels (74 percent rostered), Trevor Lawrence (60 percent), Kyler Murray (50 percent) and Justin Fields (48 percent). Daniels was not placed on injured reserve, which means he can still return this season, but the earliest he would play is Week 13. Since there's no guarantee of his return -- and Washington should not rush him back at this point -- Fantasy managers can drop him for now. ... Lawrence had a rough game at Houston in Week 10 with 11.8 Fantasy points, and now he gets to face the Chargers in Week 11 and Arizona in Week 12, which are difficult matchups. We don't know when Brian Thomas Jr. (ankle) will return, so Lawrence is only worth rostering in Superflex and two-quarterback leagues. ... Murray is on injured reserve, and the earliest he could play is Week 14. However, the Cardinals will likely stick with Jacoby Brissett for the rest of the season if healthy, so Murray is not worth rostering in the majority of leagues.
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WAIVER WIRE
Running Backs
On a bye: Jonathan Taylor and Alvin Kamara.
Injuries: J.K. Dobbins (foot), Zonovan Knight (ankle), Terrell Jennings (knee), Chris Rodriguez (shoulder), Bucky Irving (shoulder), Rhamondre Stevenson (toe), Isiah Pacheco (knee), Samaje Perine (ankle), Omarion Hampton (ankle), Trey Benson (knee), Joe Mixon (foot), Braelon Allen (knee) and MarShawn Lloyd (hamstring).
Check to see if available in shallow leagues: Trey Benson (82 percent rostered), Isiah Pacheco (77 percent) and Tyjae Spears (70 percent). It was disappointing that Benson (knee) didn't return in Week 11 when first eligible to come off injured reserve, and hopefully he'll be back in Week 12. When healthy, he could be a No. 2 Fantasy running back in all leagues. ... Pacheco (knee) missed Week 9 at Buffalo before a bye in Week 10, but he's expected back in Week 11 at Denver. He's been a disappointment so far this season, but maybe there's a chance he can close the year on a high note. He's not a bad stash candidate at the end of your bench. ... Spears went into his bye in Week 10 having scored at least nine Fantasy points in three of his past four games. He can be a potential flex option in all leagues, and he would be a borderline starter if Tony Pollard ever missed any time.
Drop candidates: Nick Chubb (71 percent rostered), Zonovan Knight (65 percent) and Kenneth Gainwell (45 percent). Chubb played a season-low 10 snaps in Week 10 against Jacksonville. The Texans appear to be turning the backfield over to Woody Marks, and Chubb has minimal Fantasy value moving forward if he's in a reduced role. ... Knight (ankle) might not be able to play in Week 11 against San Francisco after getting hurt in Week 10 at Seattle. And he's been limited to a combined 11 PPR points in his past two games against the Cowboys and Seahawks. Benson could also return soon, and Emari Demercado appears to be the favored running back in Arizona for now. There's little reason to roster Knight in the majority of leagues heading into Week 11. ... Gainwell is worth holding if you want to handcuff Jaylen Warren, but Gainwell's role has diminished in the past four games with a combined 16.8 PPR points over that span. In Week 10 at the Chargers, Gainwell had no carries for the first time all year.
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Wide Receivers
On a bye: Michael Pittman, Alec Pierce, Josh Downs and Chris Olave.
Injuries: Davante Adams (oblique), Garrett Wilson (knee), Romeo Doubs (chest), Brian Thomas Jr. (ankle), Terry McLaurin (quadriceps), Kayshon Boutte (hamstring), Chris Godwin (leg), Ricky Pearsall (knee), Matthew Golden (shoulder), Calvin Ridley (hamstring), Marvin Mims (concussion), Tory Horton (groin), Mike Evans (collarbone), Travis Hunter (knee), Jayden Reed (collarbone), Brandon Aiyuk (knee) and Jalen McMillan (neck).
Check to see if available in shallow leagues: Rashid Shaheed (82 percent rostered), Jakobi Meyers (82 percent), Alec Pierce (73 percent), Tez Johnson (72 percent), Tre Tucker (69 percent) and Jauan Jennings (69 percent). Shaheed only had one catch for 3 yards on one target in Week 10 against Arizona in his first game with Seattle, but Sam Darnold only attempted 12 passes. I'm still planning to stash Shaheed where available to see what develops, especially in a potential shootout with the Rams in Week 11. ... Meyers' debut with the Jaguars wasn't great with three catches for 41 yards on three targets in Week 10 at Houston, but he's still worth stashing to see what develops, especially if Brian Thomas Jr. (ankle) remains out in Week 11 against the Chargers. ... Pierce is worth adding where available, even with the Colts on a bye in Week 11. He scored at least 17.5 PPR points in each of his past two games against Pittsburgh and Atlanta, and he has 20 targets over that span. He's become a go-to option for Daniel Jones, and Pierce should be considered a No. 3 Fantasy receiver when the Colts return to action in Week 12. ... Johnson only had five targets in Week 10 against New England, but he finished with four catches for 42 yards and two touchdowns. He's now scored at least 15.8 PPR points in two of his past three games, and Chris Godwin (leg) and Mike Evans (collarbone) aren't expected to play any time soon. Johnson should be considered a solid No. 3 Fantasy receiver heading into Week 11 at Buffalo. ... Tucker had a quiet outing in Week 10 at Denver with two catches for 28 yards on three targets in the first game without Meyers in Las Vegas, but Tucker should perform better moving forward, especially in Week 11 against Dallas. I want to stash Tucker in all leagues, and he could be a potential No. 3 Fantasy option against the Cowboys. ... Jennings is worth using as a borderline No. 2 receiver in the majority of leagues in Week 11 against Arizona after his performance in the past two games against the Giants and Rams. In those two outings, Jennings has combined for 10 catches for 112 yards and two touchdowns on 14 targets, and he scored at least 14.1 PPR points in each game. We'll see what happens when Pearsall and Aiyuk are healthy, but that might not happen in Week 11. Jennings should be considered the No. 1 receiver for the 49ers until further notice.
Drop candidates: Ricky Pearsall (80 percent rostered), Chris Godwin (70 percent) and Kendrick Bourne (48 percent). Pearsall has been out since Week 4 and hasn't practiced for more than a month. We don't know when he's going to return, and it's safe to drop him at this point if you need the roster space. ... Godwin isn't expected to return until the end of November or early December, which means we might not see him until Week 13 or 14. Given the uncertainty of his status and his lack of production when healthy this season, it's safe to drop him in the majority of leagues. ... Bourne had one catch for 19 yards on one target in Week 10 against the Rams. He's now scored 7.4 PPR points or less in four games in a row, and he's not worth rostering in the majority of leagues.
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On a bye: Tyler Warren and Juwan Johnson
Injuries: Oronde Gadsden II (knee), Dalton Kincaid (hamstring), Darren Waller (pectoral), Mike Gesicki (pectoral) and Brenton Strange (quadriceps).
Check to see if available in shallow leagues: Harold Fannin Jr. (73 percent rostered), Cade Otton (71 percent) and Theo Johnson (68 percent). Fannin only had four catches for 44 yards in Week 10 at the Jets, but he had seven targets. He now has at least seven targets in three of his past four games, and he should continue to be a focal point of Cleveland's offense. He's worth using as a low-end starter in all leagues against the Ravens in Week 12. ... Otton was awesome in Week 10 against New England with nine catches for 82 yards on 12 targets. He has now scored at least 10.1 PPR points in four of his past five games, including two games over that span with at least 13.5 PPR points. Otton should be considered a must-start Fantasy tight end as long as Mike Evans (collarbone) and Chris Godwin (leg) remain out. ... Johnson had a solid outing in Week 10 at Chicago with seven catches for 75 yards on eight targets, and he has now scored at least 10.7 PPR points in five of his past seven games, including two in a row. We'll see who starts at quarterback for the Giants in Week 11 against Green Bay with Jaxson Dart (concussion) hurt, but Johnson should be considered a low-end starter in all leagues, even if it's Russell Wilson or Jameis Winston under center against the Packers.
Drop candidates: Hunter Henry (75 percent rostered), T.J. Hockenson (69 percent) and Evan Engram (54 percent). Henry had a miserable game in Week 10 at Tampa Bay with one catch for 9 yards on four targets. He's now scored 9.1 PPR points or less in six games in a row, with one touchdown over that span. Henry is not worth trusting in most formats in Week 11 against the Jets. ... Hockenson has played four games with J.J. McCarthy, and Hockenson has four targets or less in each outing. He's been held to 15 yards or less in each of those games, with one touchdown. There's little reason to trust Hockenson in the majority of leagues heading into Week 11 against Chicago if McCarthy is not going to give him more chances to succeed. ... Engram has combined for 3.2 PPR points in his past two games against Houston and Las Vegas with two catches for 12 yards on eight targets. He has scored 7.6 PPR points or less in three games in a row, and Engram is not worth trusting in most leagues in Week 11 against the Chiefs.
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DST streamers
- Chiefs (45 percent rostered) at DEN
- Falcons (32 percent rostered) vs. CAR
- Cowboys (15 percent rostered) at LV
- Dolphins (8 percent rostered) vs. WAS
Kicker streamers
