As usual, there were some fantasy football performances that single handedly secured your win in Week 11, or a few no-shows that ruined your week. There were quite a few fantasy studs this weekend but here are five of the best.
Fantasy Football Week 11: Studs Include Kevin Smith, Ray Rice
Another wild week for fantasy football. Week 11 brought us big performances from Kevin Smith, Matthew Stafford and Ray Rice.
Who would’ve thought that Kevin Smith would have a huge game? He’s owned by less than one percent of fantasy football teams and this week he made those fantasy owners look like geniuses. Against the Panthers, Smith ran the ball 16 times for 140 yards and two touchdowns. He also added four catches for 61 yards and another touchdown.
I wonder how many people are going to scramble to pick up Kevin Smith for Week 12?
Score (ESPN standard scoring): 38 points
| Matthew Stafford QB Detroit Lions |
Smith wasn't the only Lions player to make the list. Quarterback Matthew Stafford had an incredible game against the Panthers completing 28 of 36 passes for 335 yards, five touchdowns and two interceptions. It was his second five-touchdown game of his career and, ironically, not one of his touchdown passes went to Calvin Johnson, who seems like he has 30 touchdown receptions this season.
Score: 29 points
The Ravens don't usually put many points on the board against the Bengals. In fact, this was only the second time since the 2006 season that they have scored more than 20 points against Cincinnati. Ray Rice never ran for over 100 yards against the Bengals defense.
Until Sunday’s game.
Rice carried the ball 20 times for 104 yards and two touchdowns. He also caught five passes for 43 yards and showed everybody why he’s a top-five fantasy running back in the NFL.
Score: 26 points
Jordy Nelson has quickly become one of Aaron Rodgers favorite targets. He's scored nine touchdowns so far this season and has five in the last three games. On Sunday against the Buccaneers, Nelson caught six passes for 123 yards and two touchdowns. This was his second two-touchdown game in a row and he's now the seventh best fantasy wide receiver in the 2011 season.
Score: 24 points
| Cam Newton QB Carolina Panthers |
Cam Newton has been one of the most electrifying rookies in the NFL this season (or any season). While he hasn’t been without mistakes, he’s certainly made watching the Panthers more exciting than they have been in a long time. Against the Lions, Newton completed 22 of 38 passes for 280 yards for one touchdown and four interceptions. Those aren’t great stats, but the reason Newton is on this list isn’t because of his passing -- it’s because of his rushing. He ran the ball into the end zone twice and converted a two-point conversion.
Score: 24 points
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