Unexpected fantasy football masterpieces can be memorable for all of the right reasons come this time of the year. For example, if you started Jalen Nailor out of desperation in Week 10 — like I did — then his five receptions for 124 yards and a score could have played a role in saving your season. Here are some potentially long-shot options that I am boldly predicting for a big performance in Week 11.
Jordan Addison Finishes as a Top 15 WR
Oct 23, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison (3) reacts after making a touchdown during the second half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images
The return of J.J. McCarthy under center for the Minnesota Vikings hasn’t exactly been kind to Jordan Addison’s fantasy production.
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Addison has just five receptions for 83 yards and no scores over the last two weeks, which makes him a very tricky option to trust in your fantasy lineups.
Yet, Addison did see 11 targets against the Baltimore Ravens and is still a viable deep threat entering a must-win game against a banged-up Chicago Bears secondary.
Are McCarthy’s struggles a cause for concern for trusting Addison in your starting lineup? Yes. Have there been some encouraging flashes from the second-year quarterback to suggest starting Addison in Week 11 could pay off in a big way? I believe so.
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Sean Tucker Finishes as a Top 12 RB
Nov 9, 2025; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Sean Tucker (44) runs for a gain during the fourth quarter against the New England Patriots at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive line is slowly getting healthier with the return of Luke Goedeke to the starting lineup.
The lack of rushing production likely means most fantasy managers aren’t getting very excited that Sean Tucker has led this team in rushing yards over the last two games over Rachaad White. Over that span, Tucker has 95 yards on just 21 carries to White’s 73 rushing yards on 23 carries — which means Tucker has been more than a full yard more efficient than White on a per carry basis over the last two games.
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Additionally, Tucker was the back capable of punching in a short yardage score against the New Orleans Saints over White back in Week 8.
The Buffalo Bills just got torched on the ground by De’Von Achane, which makes the speedy Tucker a viable dart throw at running back in Week 11.
Dontayvion Wicks Finishes as Top 20 WR
Oct 19, 2025; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Green Bay Packers wide receiver Dontayvion Wicks (13) against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
The Green Bay Packers passing offense struggled in their first full game without Tucker Kraft this season against the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday. To make matters worse, Romeo Doubs picked up a chest injury in Week 11, which could make this WR room even thinner for Jordan Love entering their matchup against the New York Giants.
On a night where the Packers scored just seven points and finished with just 176 passing yards against the Eagles, it was Dontavyion Wicks who stepped up with four receptions for 38 yards on eight targets when Doubs exited the game.
Wicks has had his fair share of issues dropping the football during his NFL career, but is a crafty route runner who could give the Giants struggling secondary some issues in this contest — which makes him an intriguing off-the-radar option for fantasy managers in Week 11.
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