The Kansas City Chiefs will visit the Denver Broncos in Week 11. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, specifically regarding QB Patrick Mahomes.
Is Patrick Mahomes Playing in Week 11?
Mahomes is not on the injury report, and barring a surprise, he is expected to play.
We’ll continue to monitor the Chiefs’ injury report leading up to kickoff for any changes. You can also visit and bookmark our Fantasy News Tracker for the latest updates.
Should You Start or Sit Mahomes in Week 11?
The Broncos have quietly had Mahomes’ number of late (last three games: 138 dropbacks, two touchdowns, and three interceptions), and if Patrick Surtain (pec) can return to action, they are as well-equipped as anyone to slow down an offense that, at times, feels inevitable.
You can bet against Andy Reid, off a bye, coming off of a loss… I’m not going to join you.
Prior to the Week 9 dud in Buffalo, Mahomes had four straight games with 28+ rushing yards and 7.8+ yards per pass. Not surprisingly, his ceiling has been raised even further since Rashee Rice returned from suspension, and this multifaceted attack should be able to handle even a tough matchup.
Denver has struggled some against power run games, but that’s not what Kansas City has access to, so I think we can count on another 40+ opportunity (pass-plus-rush attempts) game for Mahomes, a projection that lands him easily inside of my top 10.
This isn’t a time to get cute. In fact, I’d be more likely to lean into the matchup concerns should it drive down projected DFS ownership.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Cheat Sheet.
Mahomes’ Fantasy Points Projection in Week 11
Mahomes is projected to score 19.7 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Mahomes to throw for 257 yards and 1.8 passing touchdowns with 0.7 interceptions. Mahomes could also add 20 rushing yards and 0.1 rushing touchdowns on the ground.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 11 Weather Impact: Chiefs at Broncos
The forecast for kickoff is 66 degrees Fahrenheit with 2 mph winds. These are ideal conditions for fantasy production.