Darren McFadden should have a good game this week against the Dolphins. (Ray Carlin/USA Today Sports)

Tyler O’Keefe

Connector Staff

Football fans, believe it or not, it is already Week 11 in the NFL–one week away from the Thanksgiving games and three from the first week of playoffs in fantasy. These last games are crucial because they will be the deciding factors for your playoff chances.

Let’s focus on what you all need: a victory this week. Eli Manning, Drew Brees, and Ben Roethlisberger are all on vacation for their bye this week. Replacements will be key for those who own these players.

Mathew Stafford has had a rocky season, but this week’s matchup with the Raiders favors him. Get Stafford in your lineup and expect good production.

Rookie sensation Marcus Mariota has come into the league and really showed off his unique skillset. He plays tonight on Thursday Night Football against the Jaguars. Mariota will have a good game tonight; have faith in him this week.

Tyrod Taylor started the season looking like a reliable quarterback week in and week out, but that is not the case. That does not mean Taylor cannot be started on certain weeks though. Taylor is a nice sleeper option this week if you are struggling at the quarterback position.

Jay Cutler has played well recently, but do not start him this week. Keep Cutler on the bench this week as he takes on the Broncos.

Joe Flacco has lost his best receiver in Steve Smith and it is definitely affecting his game. Keep Flacco on the pine this week.

Mark Ingram and Deangelo Williams will need substitutes this week.

Charcandrick West from the Chiefs is going to have a big day on the ground. He is a solid running back two with running back one upside this Sunday. He is becoming more and more involved with the offense every week and it helps when you are playing the team that gives up the most points to running backs on a per-week basis in the Chargers.

Darren McFadden seems to be the guy in the Dallas Cowboys’ backfield. He is taking the Miami Dolphins Sunday and is going to put up numbers. Get McFadden in your lineup you will not be disappointed.

Alfred Blue has lead the Texans running backs in touches since Arian Foster’s injury. This should not indicate that Blue should be starting for your team this week. He has a difficult matchup versus the Jets this week. Avoid using Blue and go with a better option.

Jeremy Hill was supposed to be the saving grace for fantasy teams this season. He has been the opposite of that, posing very few double-digit fantasy games. Keep him on the bench this week when he and the Bengals take on the Cardinals on Sunday Night Football.

Stevie Johnson is looking like the prime candidate to be Phillip Rivers’ main target for the rest of the year. Stevie will have success taking on a very friendly pass defense in the Chiefs.

Danny Amendola owners should be ecstatic with the oppourtunity he is about to receive. With Edelman hurt, Amendola’s stock goes through the roof. Start him this week on Monday Night Football he will have a big game.

Kamar Aiken is the number one receiver for the Ravens, but this is no reason to trust him this week. Use another receiver this week and use Aiken when he has a better matchup.

Pierre Garcon is having a mediocre season and he will continue to be that on Sunday: very mediocre. He takes on Carolina who might have the hottest defensive player in the league Josh Norman. Keep Garcon on the bench in Week 11.

Donte Moncrief should be on your bench this Sunday. With Hasselback calling the shots for the Colts Moncrief’s production will be affected in a negative manner.

Eric Ebron has a great oppourtunity this week taking on the Raiders who have given up the most points against tight ends this year. Start Ebron this week; he will not let you down.

Vernon Davis has gotten a lot of hype after being traded to the Denver Broncos, but do not let the hype get to you. With a rookie quarterback calling the shots, sit Davis.