WATSON HAS TO BE ON POINT
Week 11 fantasy football rankings: Call your shot
Nov 14, 2019, 5:46 pm
WATSON HAS TO BE ON POINT
These are my very early ranks, so keep in mind I post these on Thursday. Make sure you check the injury report on Sunday for players that have missed practice. If it doesn't look like a player will play this week, I typically won't rank him. Keep in mind, these are PPR rankings, and don't forget to set your lineup for Thursday Night Football.
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1 Lamar Jackson
2 Patrick Mahomes
3 Drew Brees
4 Dak Prescott
5 Deshaun Watson
6 Josh Allen
7 Jimmy Garoppolo
8 Derek Carr
9 Tom Brady
10 Philip Rivers
11 Matt Ryan
12 Jameis Winston
13 Kirk Cousins
14 Carson Wentz
15 Kyle Allen
1 Christian McCaffrey
2 Ezekiel Elliott
3 Dalvin Cook
4 Melvin Gordon
5 Josh Jacobs
6 Alvin Kamara
7 Leonard Fournette
8 James Conner
9 Le'Veon Bell
10 Tevin Coleman
11 Mark Ingram
12 Nick Chubb
13 Damien Williams
14 Austin Ekeler
15 James White
16 Devin Singletary
17 Brian Hill
18 Todd Gurley
19 Marlon Mack
20 Ronald Jones
21 Joe Mixon
22 Phillip Lindsay
23 Kenyan Drake
24 Jordan Howard
25 David Montgomery
26 JD McKissic
27 Miles Sanders
28 Tarek Cohen
29 Kareem Hunt
30 Royce Freeman
*I'm done with David Johnson until he proves he's healthy.
1 Michael Thomas
2 Tyreek Hill
3 Julio Jones
4 Amari Cooper
5 Mike Evans
6 Julian Edelman
7 Chris Godwin
8 DeAndre Hopkins
9 Cooper Kupp
10 D.J. Moore
11 Keenan Allen
12 D.J. Chark
13 John Brown
14 Robert Woods
15 Marquise Brown
16 Kenny Golladay
17 Odell Beckham
18 Michael Gallup
19 Tyrell Williams
20 Stefon Diggs
21 Courtland Sutton
22 Jamison Crowder
23 Jarvis Landry
24 Christian Kirk
25 Curtis Samuel
26 Deebo Samuel
27 Sammy Watkins
28 JuJu Smith-Schuster
29 Calvin Ridley
30 Allen Robinson
31 Tyler Boyd
32 Dede Westbrook
33 Terry McLaurin
34 Mike Williams
35 Marvin Jones
36 Mohamed Sanu
*I'm assuming Emmanuel Sanders won't play, but we'll have to see if he's active. He's a risk/reward low-end No.2 fantasy receiver for me this week.
1 Travis Kelce
2 Hunter Henry
3 Darren Waller
4 Mark Andrews
5 Zach Ertz
6 Greg Olsen
7 Jared Cook
8 Gerald Everett
9 Eric Ebron
10 OJ Howard
11 Jason Witten
12 Jack Doyle
13 T.J. Hockenson
14 Dallas Goedert
15 David Fells
1 Rams
2 Bills
3 Vikings
4 Cowboys
5 Steelers
6 Patriots
7 Bears
8 49ers
9 Raiders
10 Saints
11 Jets
12 Jaguars
1 Justin Tucker
2 Harrison Butker
3 Wil Lutz
4 Greg Zuerlein
5 Joey Slye
6 Michael Badgley
7 Dan Bailey
8 Brett Maher
9 Zane Gonzalez
10 Matt Prater
11 Ka'imi Fairbairn
12 Nick Folk
The Houston Astros wrapped up yet another series win this week, this time taking two of three from the struggling Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. Despite missing several key players and a bullpen that wasn’t fully available, the Astros continued their recent run of success, pushing their record to 52-35.
Manager Joe Espada appeared to be playing the long game in the rubber match on Thursday. After Houston rallied to tie the game in the seventh inning, Espada stuck with reliever Jordan Weems instead of turning to his high-leverage arms. That decision, while frustrating to some fans hoping for the sweep, underscored the team’s cautious approach to workload management as they navigate a long season.
One bright spot continues to be rookie Cam Smith, who delivered again in the clutch with a two-run triple in the seventh inning on Thursday. Smith has been Houston’s most dependable bat with runners on base and is quickly settling into the cleanup role—a rarity for a first-year player but one he’s earned with his poise and production.
Astros cleanup hitter RBIs this season:
Cam Smith: 10 RBIs in 7 games
All others: 28 RBIs in 80 games
— Matt Kawahara (@matthewkawahara) July 3, 2025
Off the field, the biggest storyline continues to be Yordan Alvarez’s injury. After reports surfaced that the slugger had experienced a setback in his return from a fractured hand, the team clarified that the issue is inflammation, not the fracture itself. Astros general manager Dana Brown said Alvarez received injections to address the irritation and is expected to rest for now. Encouragingly, the Astros say the fracture is no longer a concern, and while there’s still no definitive timeline for his return, the overall tone from the club was optimistic.
The transparency around Alvarez’s situation is part of a larger shift. After being criticized in recent seasons for vague injury updates, the Astros have begun issuing daily availability reports. It’s a move that signals the front office is trying to regain some trust with the media and fans after a stretch of frustrating ambiguity around player health.
Now, the Astros head to Los Angeles for a marquee matchup with the defending champion Dodgers. Friday’s opener will feature Lance McCullers Jr. making just his second start since returning from the injured list. McCullers gave up eight runs in his return against the Cubs and will be under the spotlight as he looks to settle back into form. Control will be the key, as walks have long been McCullers’ Achilles’ heel.
Saturday sets the stage for one of the most anticipated pitching matchups of the season: Framber Valdez versus Shohei Ohtani. With both teams fighting for positioning in their respective divisions, this weekend in LA should serve as a measuring stick—and perhaps a postseason preview.
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