Fantasy Football Week 11 Quarterback Preview: Matthew Stafford Injury So You Need A Backup Plan

A torn tendon in your thumb sounds painful. This is especially true if your job is to throw a football. Matthew Stafford would know, which is why we’ll be watching his participation in Friday’s practice very closely before deciding what his Fantasy value for Week 11 will be.

If Stafford is able to throw Friday, he looks like a low-end starting quarterback against a Carolina defense that was just gashed by Tom Brady. Of course, that’s less true if Kenny Golladay (hip), Marvin Jones (knee), and D’Andre Swift (concussion) can’t play. In other words, you need to make a backup plan if Stafford (or his receivers) can’t go.

Jameis Winston was an interesting option until it was learned Friday that Taysom Hill will start for the Saints. Winston was a top five Fantasy quarterback last year and would face a Falcons defense allowing the most Fantasy points to quarterbacks this season. Hill is now a good option in 2QB and Superflex leagues, although we can’t be sure how much either quarterback will play.

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Week 11 QB Preview

• 23.19 — Jameis Winston averaged 23.19 Fantasy points per game in 2019.
• 7 — Russell Wilson has thrown seven interceptions in his past four games, including three the last time he faced Arizona.
• 5.1 — Matt Ryan leads the NFL with 5.1 completed air yards per attempt.
• 25.4% — A quarter of Drew Lock’s passes have been rated bad throws by Pro Football Reference.
• 35 — Carson Wentz has been sacked a league-worst 35 times.
• 13.38 — Kyler Murray has scored 13.38 Fantasy points per game on the ground.

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