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Week 11 of the NFL season is upon us and we've got six teams on a bye this week -- most notably, the Patriots and their quarterback Tom Brady. It's highly unlikely that you own Brock Osweiler, Sam Darnold, or Nick Mullens, but, if you're in that predicament (quit fantasy football right now), take a look at these three guys who could take your team into the winner's circle.
3. Blake Bortles - Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Pittsburgh Steelers
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No, folks -- this is not a sick joke. In fact, Bortles (available in 78 percent of Yahoo! Fantasy Football leagues) hasn't been that bad in his two starts since getting benched, throwing for a combined 606 yards, three touchdowns, and no interceptions. The Steelers have tightened up their defense a bit since September but two of the last three starting quarterbacks to face them have thrown multiple touchdowns.
2. Dak Prescott - Dallas Cowboys at Atlanta Falcons
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With the Cowboys and Falcons both sitting at 4-5, and their respective seasons on the line, you have to expect both sides to bring their A-game. Because of that, we should see Cowboys head coach Jason Garrett open up the playbook a bit more. Also, with the Falcons being so vulnerable to pass-catching running backs, it's possible that Dak (available in 64 percent of Yahoo! Fantasy Football leagues) could weasel his way into an extra touchdown pass or two on the strength of Zeke Elliott. Not to mention, the Falcons are allowing the third-most FanDuel fantasy points (24.4) and rushing yards (22.4) per game to quarterbacks this season.
1. Eli Manning - New York Giants vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
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Welcome back to this week's version of "Who are the Bucs Playing?" Most people probably have that look on their face in anticipation of reading the rest of this blurb. But the Bucs defense is allowing the fourth-most FanDuel fantasy points per game (24.2) to quarterbacks this season. Eli (available in 83 percent of Yahoo! Fantasy Football leagues) had an exceptional game last season against the Bucs, throwing for 288 yards, two touchdowns, and no interceptions in a narrow defeat in the rain. Expect Eli to do a little better this time around.
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