Fantasy Football: Week 11 IDP rankings and tiers

• Breaking down Kyle Hamilton’s potential for a bounce-back week: Hamilton’s improved usage in recent weeks — combined with a favorable matchup — sets him up for one of his stronger IDP performances of the season.

• Sorting the Dallas Cowboys linebacker situation: Changes are coming in Dallas with DeMarvion Overshown and Logan Wilson entering the mix, and IDP managers should prepare to adjust accordingly.

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We’ve entered the final stretch of the fantasy football regular season, and the path to a 2025 championship is coming into focus. Stay locked into these rankings each week to ensure no stone is left unturned in IDP fantasy football leagues.

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LINEBACKER

RANK	TIER	NAME	TEAM	OPPONENT	NOTES
1	1A	Roquan Smith	Ravens	@ CLV
2	1A	Zack Baun	Eagles	DET	SNF
3	1A	Jordyn Brooks	Dolphins	WAS	INT
4	1A	Bobby Wagner	Commanders	@ MIA	INT
5	1B	Foyesade Oluokun	Jaguars	LAC
6	1B	Jack Campbell	Lions	@ PHI	SNF
7	1B	Cedric Gray	Titans	HST
8	1B	Nate Landman	Rams	SEA
9	1C	Tatum Bethune	49ers	@ ARZ
10	1C	Tyrel Dodson	Dolphins	WAS	INT
11	1C	Jamien Sherwood	Jets	@ NE	TNF
12	1C	Blake Cashman	Vikings	CHI
13	2A	Tremaine Edmunds	Bears	@ MIN
14	2A	Quay Walker	Packers	@ NYG
15	2A	Edgerrin Cooper	Packers	@ NYG
16	2A	Devin White	Raiders	DAL	MNF
17	2B	Carson Schwesinger	Browns	BLT
18	2B	Ernest Jones	Seahawks	@ LAR
19	2B	Nick Bolton	Chiefs	@ DEN
20	2B	Barrett Carter	Bengals	@ PIT
21	2C	Lavonte David	Buccaneers	@ BUF
22	2C	T.J. Edwards	Bears	@ MIN
23	2C	Devin Lloyd	Jaguars	LAC
24	2C	Daiyan Henley	Chargers	@ JAX
25	3A	Terrel Bernard	Bills	TB
26	3A	Kaden Elliss	Falcons	CAR
27	3A	Bobby Okereke	Giants	GB
28	3A	Robert Spillane	Patriots	NYJ	TNF
29	3B	Azeez Al-Shaair	Texans	@ TEN
30	3B	Christian Rozeboom	Panthers	@ ATL
31	3B	Alex Anzalone	Lions	@ PHI	SNF
32	3B	Mack Wilson Sr.	Cardinals	SF
33	3C	SirVocea Dennis	Buccaneers	@ BUF
34	3C	Dre Greenlaw	Broncos	KC
35	3C	Devin Bush	Browns	BLT
36	3C	Patrick Queen	Steelers	CIN
37	4A	Cody Barton	Titans	HST
38	4A	Dee Winters	49ers	@ ARZ
39	4A	Demetrius Knight Jr.	Bengals	@ PIT
40	4A	Drake Thomas	Seahawks	@ LAR
41	4B	Eric Wilson	Vikings	CHI
42	4B	Frankie Luvu	Commanders	@ MIA	INT
43	4B	Nakobe Dean	Eagles	DET	SNF
44	4B	Akeem Davis-Gaither	Cardinals	SF
45	4C	Derrick Barnes	Lions	@ PHI	SNF
46	4C	Teddye Buchanan	Ravens	@ CLV
47	4C	Payton Wilson	Steelers	CIN
48	4C	Drue Tranquill	Chiefs	@ DEN
49	5A	Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles	Giants	GB
50	5A	Justin Strnad	Broncos	KC
51	5A	Kenneth Murray Jr.	Cowboys	@ LV	MNF
52	5A	Logan Wilson	Cowboys	@ LV	MNF
53	5B	Denzel Perryman	Chargers	@ JAX
54	5B	Omar Speights	Rams	SEA
55	5B	E.J. Speed	Texans	@ TEN
56	5B	Matt Milano	Bills	TB
57	5C	Christian Elliss	Patriots	NYJ	TNF
58	5C	Jihaad Campbell	Eagles	DET	SNF
59	5C	Jamal Adams	Raiders	DAL	MNF
60	5C	Quincy Williams	Jets	@ NE	TNF

Eagles LB Zack Baun draws a prime tackle matchup vs. the Lions

Zack Baun (LB2) and the Philadelphia Eagles linebackers draw a strong matchup this week against the Detroit Lions, who have allowed the most tackles per game to the linebacker position this season (19.0). While Baun remains a locked-in weekly starter, he hasn’t matched the level of tackle production he delivered last season when he finished as the overall LB1. Baun currently holds an 11.7% tackle rate, making him the only top-12 IDP linebacker scoring below the positional average (13%), suggesting some risk of regression. Still, this matchup should provide Baun with plenty of tackle opportunities.

Cowboys linebacker shake-up looms after bye week

The Dallas Cowboys’ linebacker situation is likely to change in the coming weeks. Coming out of their bye, the team acquired Logan Wilson (LB52) at the trade deadline and activated DeMarvion Overshown from injured reserve — clear reinforcements for a linebacker corps that has struggled this season, particularly with green-dot defender Kenneth Murray (LB51).

The long-term plan at linebacker will likely feature Overshown and Wilson as the starters, which will likely end the IDP value of Murray and Shemar James. While that transition may not happen in Week 11 — with both Overshown and Wilson set to play their first game for Dallas this season — it appears inevitable. Even if both are eased into action, their snaps will likely come at the expense of the current starters, making this a linebacker corps to avoid in IDP lineups until usage stabilizes.

Adding to that, the matchup provides little upside — the Las Vegas Raiders are allowing just 15.0 tackles per game to opposing linebackers this season (26th).

Greenlaw set for full-time role in Broncos linebacker corps

Dre Greenlaw (LB35) is expected to assume the Broncos’ lone full-time linebacker role following the news that Alex Singleton will take time off after undergoing surgery to remove a cancerous tumor. Singleton is expected to return later this season, but for now, Greenlaw should see a significant uptick in playing time, while Justin Strnad (LB50) likely remains in his part-time LB2 role.

The Broncos linebackers draw an average matchup this week in terms of tackle potential, though Greenlaw projects as a much stronger IDP option than earlier this year, as he is yet to play more than 65% of snaps in a game this season.

DEFENSIVE LINE

RANK	POS.	NAME	TEAM	OPPONENT	NOTES
1	ED	T.J. Watt	Steelers	CIN
2	ED	Myles Garrett	Browns	BLT
3	ED	Micah Parsons	Packers	@ NYG
4	ED	Will Anderson Jr.	Texans	@ TEN
5	ED	Danielle Hunter	Texans	@ TEN
6	ED	Brian Burns	Giants	GB
7	ED	Alex Highsmith	Steelers	CIN
8	ED	Aidan Hutchinson	Lions	@ PHI	SNF
9	ED	Maxx Crosby	Raiders	DAL	MNF
10	ED	Byron Young	Rams	SEA
11	ED	Josh Hines-Allen	Jaguars	LAC
12	ED	Jared Verse	Rams	SEA
13	ED	Khalil Mack	Chargers	@ JAX
14	DT	Zach Allen	Broncos	KC
15	ED	Rashan Gary	Packers	@ NYG
16	ED	Montez Sweat	Bears	@ MIN
17	DT	Jeffery Simmons	Titans	HST
18	ED	Nik Bonitto	Broncos	KC
19	ED	Jonathon Cooper	Broncos	KC
20	DT	Cameron Heyward	Steelers	CIN
21	ED	Will McDonald IV	Jets	@ NE	TNF
22	ED	George Karlaftis	Chiefs	@ DEN
23	ED	Joey Bosa	Bills	TB
24	DT	Leonard Williams	Seahawks	@ LAR
25	ED	Greg Rousseau	Bills	TB
26	ED	Jaelan Phillips	Eagles	DET	SNF
27	ED	Josh Sweat	Cardinals	SF
28	ED	Tuli Tuipulotu	Chargers	@ JAX
29	DT	Byron Murphy II	Seahawks	@ LAR
30	DT	Quinnen Williams	Cowboys	@ LV	MNF
31	ED	Andrew Van Ginkel	Vikings	CHI
32	DT	Chris Jones	Chiefs	@ DEN
33	ED	Yaya Diaby	Buccaneers	@ BUF
34	DT	Jalen Carter	Eagles	DET	SNF
35	ED	Jermaine Johnson	Jets	@ NE	TNF
36	ED	Travon Walker	Jaguars	LAC
37	ED	Donovan Ezeiruaku	Cowboys	@ LV	MNF
38	ED	Bradley Chubb	Dolphins	WAS	INT
39	DT	Jordan Davis	Eagles	DET	SNF
40	DT	Dexter Lawrence	Giants	GB
41	DT	Devonte Wyatt	Packers	@ NYG
42	ED	DeMarcus Lawrence	Seahawks	@ LAR
43	DT	Derrick Brown	Panthers	@ ATL
44	DT	Zach Sieler	Dolphins	WAS	INT
45	ED	Uchenna Nwosu	Seahawks	@ LAR
46	ED	Mike Green	Ravens	@ CLV
47	ED	Harold Landry III	Patriots	NYJ	TNF
48	DT	Gervon Dexter Sr.	Bears	@ MIN
49	ED	Jalon Walker	Falcons	CAR
50	DT	Kobie Turner	Rams	SEA
51	ED	K'Lavon Chaisson	Patriots	NYJ	TNF
52	ED	Abdul Carter	Giants	GB
53	ED	Kayvon Thibodeaux	Giants	GB
54	DT	Braden Fiske	Rams	SEA
55	ED	Anthony Nelson	Buccaneers	@ BUF
56	DT	Keeanu Benton	Steelers	CIN
57	ED	Bryce Huff	49ers	@ ARZ
58	ED	Matthew Judon	Dolphins	WAS	INT
59	ED	Boye Mafe	Seahawks	@ LAR
60	DT	Mason Graham	Browns	BLT
61	DT	Tershawn Wharton	Panthers	@ ATL
62	DT	Milton Williams	Patriots	NYJ	TNF
63	DT	Justin Eboigbe	Chargers	@ JAX
64	ED	Dre'Mont Jones	Ravens	@ CLV
65	ED	Chop Robinson	Dolphins	WAS	INT
66	ED	Kyle Van Noy	Ravens	@ CLV
67	ED	Nick Herbig	Steelers	CIN
68	ED	Odafe Oweh	Chargers	@ JAX
69	DT	Christian Barmore	Patriots	NYJ	TNF
70	ED	Arik Armstead	Jaguars	LAC
71	DT	Keion White	49ers	@ ARZ
72	ED	Nic Scourton	Panthers	@ ATL
73	DT	Jonathan Allen	Vikings	CHI
74	DT	Kenny Clark	Cowboys	@ LV	MNF
75	ED	Myles Murphy	Bengals	@ PIT
76	ED	Joseph Ossai	Bengals	@ PIT
77	DT	Osa Odighizuwa	Cowboys	@ LV	MNF
78	DT	Daron Payne	Commanders	@ MIA	INT
79	DT	Vita Vea	Buccaneers	@ BUF
80	DT	Javon Hargrave	Vikings	CHI

Broncos edge duo faces tough test vs. elite Chiefs pass protection

Nik Bonitto (DL18) and Jonathon Cooper (DL19) face a difficult path to production this week against the Kansas City Chiefs, who rank top-five in both team pass-blocking grade (73.1) and Patrick Mahomes’ pressure-to-sack conversion rate (14.4%). Both players have been excellent this season, ranking inside the top 20 in IDP scoring among defensive linemen, with Bonitto now in the top five thanks to his 9.5 sacks on the year.

Rookie first-round left tackle Josh Simmons could return this week, which would further strengthen Kansas City’s protection. Simmons owns a 71.2 pass-blocking grade on the season but hasn’t played since Week 5. Bonitto and Cooper remain viable IDP starters, though expectations should be tempered, given the matchup.

Karlaftis faces tough Week 11 test vs. NFL’s top pass-blocking unit

George Karlaftis (DL22) draws one of the toughest matchups of the week against the league’s top-ranked pass-blocking unit and the NFL’s best quarterback in pressure-to-sack conversion rate (9.3%), Bo Nix. Karlaftis has been a reliable IDP contributor this season and is in the midst of a career year by underlying metrics, including a 78.3 pass-rush grade that ranks 20th among defensive linemen. He lines up on both sides of the defensive line, meaning he’ll see plenty of left tackle Garett Bolles, who owns a league-best 90.7 pass-blocking grade. Karlaftis’ snap volume and strong tackle floor keep him in play for IDP lineups this week, though he profiles more as a low-end DL2 in Week 11.

Quinnen Williams set for Cowboys debut in favorable Week 11 matchup

Quinnen Williams (DL30) will make his Dallas Cowboys debut this week in a favorable matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders, who rank bottom-10 in pass-blocking grade (59.9) and in Geno Smith’s pressure-to-sack conversion rate (23.3%). Williams is currently on pace for a career-low 57.1 pass-rush grade, though he’s producing a career-best 90.8 run-defense grade. He’ll look to elevate his pass-rush efficiency with his new team, and this matchup provides a strong opportunity to do so right away.

DEFENSIVE BACK

RANK	POS.	NAME	TEAM	OPPONENT	NOTES
1	S	Tykee Smith	Buccaneers	@ BUF
2	S	Budda Baker	Cardinals	SF
3	S	Kyle Hamilton	Ravens	@ CLV
4	S	Brian Branch	Lions	@ PHI	SNF
5	S	Derwin James Jr.	Chargers	@ JAX
6	S	Josh Metellus	Vikings	CHI
7	S	Jeremy Chinn	Raiders	DAL	MNF
8	S	Xavier Watts	Falcons	CAR
9	S	Jessie Bates III	Falcons	CAR
10	S	Nick Emmanwori	Seahawks	@ LAR
11	S	Tre'von Moehrig	Panthers	@ ATL
12	S	Talanoa Hufanga	Broncos	KC
13	S	Quentin Lake	Rams	SEA
14	S	Kamren Curl	Rams	SEA
15	S	Cole Bishop	Bills	TB
16	S	Chamarri Conner	Chiefs	@ DEN
17	CB	Cooper DeJean	Eagles	DET	SNF
18	CB	DaRon Bland	Cowboys	@ LV	MNF
19	S	Malik Mustapha	49ers	@ ARZ
20	S	Jalen Thompson	Cardinals	SF
21	S	C.J. Gardner-Johnson	Bears	@ MIN
22	CB	Trent McDuffie	Chiefs	@ DEN
23	CB	Dax Hill	Bengals	@ PIT
24	S	Jordan Battle	Bengals	@ PIT
25	S	Xavier McKinney	Packers	@ NYG
26	S	Geno Stone	Bengals	@ PIT
27	CB	Marcus Jones	Patriots	NYJ	TNF
28	CB	Jaylen Watson	Chiefs	@ DEN
29	S	Brandon Jones	Broncos	KC
30	S	Ty Okada	Seahawks	@ LAR
31	S	Antoine Winfield Jr.	Buccaneers	@ BUF
32	S	Tyler Nubin	Giants	GB
33	S	Grant Delpit	Browns	BLT
34	CB	Paulson Adebo	Giants	GB
35	CB	Jourdan Lewis	Jaguars	LAC
36	S	Jevon Holland	Giants	GB
37	S	Kyle Dugger	Steelers	CIN
38	S	Kevin Byard	Bears	@ MIN
39	S	Jaquan Brisker	Bears	@ MIN
40	CB	Jalen Ramsey	Steelers	CIN
41	S	Jalen Pitre	Texans	@ TEN
42	S	Harrison Smith	Vikings	CHI
43	S	Ronnie Hickman	Browns	BLT
44	S	Minkah Fitzpatrick	Dolphins	WAS	INT
45	S	Ji'Ayir Brown	49ers	@ ARZ
46	S	Malaki Starks	Ravens	@ CLV
47	CB	Marlon Humphrey	Ravens	@ CLV
48	CB	Tyson Campbell	Browns	BLT
49	CB	Andru Phillips	Giants	GB
50	S	Andrew Wingard	Jaguars	LAC
51	S	Cam Lewis	Bills	TB
52	S	Ashtyn Davis	Dolphins	WAS	INT
53	CB	Riley Moss	Broncos	KC
54	CB	Devon Witherspoon	Seahawks	@ LAR
55	S	Reed Blankenship	Eagles	DET	SNF
56	S	Jaylinn Hawkins	Patriots	NYJ	TNF
57	S	Nick Scott	Panthers	@ ATL
58	CB	Deommodore Lenoir	49ers	@ ARZ
59	CB	Byron Murphy Jr.	Vikings	CHI
60	CB	Mike Sainristil	Commanders	@ MIA	INT
61	S	Evan Williams	Packers	@ NYG
62	S	Javon Bullard	Packers	@ NYG
63	CB	Carlton Davis III	Patriots	NYJ	TNF
64	CB	Zyon McCollum	Buccaneers	@ BUF
65	CB	Taron Johnson	Bills	TB
66	S	Donovan Wilson	Cowboys	@ LV	MNF
67	S	M.J. Stewart	Texans	@ TEN
68	S	Alohi Gilman	Ravens	@ CLV
69	S	Craig Woodson	Patriots	NYJ	TNF
70	S	Kamren Kinchens	Rams	SEA
71	S	Bryan Cook	Chiefs	@ DEN
72	S	Jeremy Reaves	Commanders	@ MIA	INT
73	S	Tony Adams	Jets	@ NE	TNF
74	S	Malachi Moore	Jets	@ NE	TNF
75	S	Isaiah Pola-Mao	Raiders	DAL	MNF
76	S	Coby Bryant	Seahawks	@ LAR
77	CB	Quinyon Mitchell	Eagles	DET	SNF
78	CB	Isaiah Rodgers	Vikings	CHI
79	S	Amani Hooker	Titans	HST
80	S	Xavier Woods	Titans	HST

Budda Baker draws an ideal Week 11 matchup for safety tackle production

Budda Baker (DB2) hasn’t matched last season’s elite IDP production — a difficult pace to sustain — but he remains one of the league’s most reliable tacklers at the position and now draws the best safety tackle matchup of the year. Baker’s 10.6% tackle rate ranks above average among safeties, though he’s been short on splash plays so far. Those opportunities typically follow volume, and Baker continues to see plenty of it, playing 43% of his snaps in the box. With the San Francisco 49ers allowing 16.6 tackles per game to safeties (most in the league), Baker is positioned for a strong tackle game in Week 11.

Kyle Hamilton poised for bounce-back in strong Week 11 matchup

Kyle Hamilton (DB3) disappointed IDP managers last week with just one tackle, though that came in a difficult matchup against the Minnesota Vikings, who rank last in tackles allowed per game to safeties. This week, Hamilton draws a far better matchup against the Cleveland Browns, who rank top-five in tackles allowed per game to the position.

While Hamilton has been quiet in terms of splash plays this season, he’s positioned well for positive regression with Baltimore shifting to more three-safety looks that allow him to play closer to the line of scrimmage. Over the past three games, he’s averaged 7.3 blitz attempts per game — up from just 2.6 in his first five — and his box snap share has risen to 34% from 27% in that span.

Cooper DeJean’s slot role is secure ahead of a favorable Week 11 matchup

There was some concern heading into last week that Cooper DeJean (DB17) might lose slot usage after the team acquired Michael Carter at the trade deadline, but that didn’t prove to be the case in Week 10. DeJean played 77% of his snaps in the slot, while Carter logged just one defensive snap. With DeJean’s slot role secure, his IDP value remains top-tier among cornerbacks, and this week he draws a strong matchup against the Detroit Lions, who are allowing the seventh-most tackles per game to the position (12.9). DeJean should remain locked into starting lineups for CB-required formats.

KEY

• TNF: Player is playing on Thursday Night Football. Set lineups accordingly.
• SNF: Player is playing on Sunday Night Football. Set lineups accordingly.
• MNF: Player is playing on Monday Night Football. Set lineups accordingly.
• FRI: Player is playing on Friday night. Set lineups accordingly.
• INT: Player is playing an international game this week. Set lineups accordingly.
• WW: Potential waiver-wire claim (see Weekly IDP Fantasy Report).

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