Joe Burrow or Brock Purdy? Who should I start for Week 11 Fantasy Football

Joe Burrow and Brock Purdy have had convincing arguments at various times this season. However, not every week has been perfect. Burrow's been a fantasy football sensation as of late and Brock Purdy now has Chrisitan McCaffrey to help out. Both players have their cases, but which one is better to back this week? Here's a look at them and a recommendation.

Is Joe Burrow a good pick in fantasy football Week 11?

Joe Burrow at Cincinnati Bengals v Baltimore Ravens - Source: Getty

Joe Burrow will face the stout LA Chargers defense this week. This, coupled with the primetime setting, make things extra difficult for the quarterback. However, he has delivered at a consistent clip this season.

Looking to predict NFL playoff Scenarios? Try our NFL Playoff Predictor for real-time simulations and stay ahead of the game!

Sportskeeda's Start/Sit Optimizer projects him to cross the 20-point bar, earning 20.4 points. It won't be the same performance he had last week, but it should satisfy most managers.

Is Brock Purdy a good pick in fantasy football Week 11?

Brock Purdy at San Francisco 49ers v Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Source: Getty

The San Francisco 49ers QB has been up and down this season. Overall, it has been a step back compared to the rest of his career, but with the addition of Christian McCaffrey, he has a renewed case.

Purdy is a risky pick heading into a showdown with the division rival Seattle Seahawks, but Sportskeeda's Start/Sit Optimizer has given its support. Purdy won't set the world on fire, but he will earn 19.4 points.

Joe Burrow or Brock Purdy: Who should I start?

Joe Burrow gets the nod to start in Week 11

Both QBs have strong cases this week. Burrow faces a tougher defense but has been playing at a higher level than Purdy. Purdy is facing an easier defense but has been playing worse overall than in 2023.

Sportskeeda's Start/Sit Optimizer projects Purdy to come up short in comparison to Burrow, so the Bengals QB gets the nod this week. The difference isn't very stark at 20.4 points to 19.4 points, but every point counts.

Generally, it is better to trust the player in motion who has demonstrated dominance than hoping to pick the moment when another player will live up to expectations of improvement. When it comes to these two QBs, the old adage of "a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush" applies.

As a final note, Ja'Marr Chase has been much more of a boom for Burrow than Christian McCaffrey or Deebo Samuel this season.

About the author

Ian brings with him more than 6.5 years of sports writing experience to the Sportskeeda NFL team. He played offensive line in middle school and high school, and also made it to the top 0% matchmaking ranking in MUT play in Madden.

He possesses the quality of identifying unique story angles from quotes in press conferences, social media and interviews. He assimilates facts for his stories with a lawyer-like precision and verifies each and every piece of information.

Ian admires Peyton Manning for his ability to beat teams with his mind despite not being the best athlete, and is also a fan of Tom Brady. The Denver Broncos are his favorite team, and their Super Bowl 50 win in Manning’s last game is etched in his memory forever. Bill Belichick is his all-time favorite coach.

He has also grown to admire the Los Angeles Rams mainly because he and Cooper Kupp went to the same college, Eastern Washington University, with both finishing their college careers at the same time.

In his career so far, Ian has had the privilege of exclusively interviewing Los Angeles Rams General Manager Les Snead, Kwity Paye of the Indianpolis Colts and Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jamari Thrash. When not writing, he likes to play video games and be outdoors.

Know More

Bengals Nation! Check out the latest Cincinnati Bengals Schedule and dive into the Bengals Depth Chart for NFL Season 2024-25.

Edited by Victor Ramon Galvez