Which playoff contenders are legit? Cowboys vs. Chiefs in huge matchup. Plus, all the NFL Week 11 essentials you need.
It's Week 11 ... and we're definitely going to make a point to watch the Cowboys-Chiefs game Sunday. Before we dig even deeper, enjoy these:
- Which teams will emerge victorious in Week 11? Our experts make their picks.
- Which NFL playoff contenders are actually legit?
- Saints coach Sean Payton seems to be fed up with the state of officiating.
- As always, we're here to help you dominate your fantasy football matchup.
About last night: New England Patriots 25, Atlanta Falcons 0 -- If your fantasy team has the Patriots defense, then your Week 11 is off to a fantastic start. New England had four interceptions, including a pick-six, en route to a fifth consecutive victory.
Game of the week: Dallas Cowboys at Kansas City Chiefs -- On one sideline stands Dak Prescott; on the other, Patrick Mahomes. This is as electric a quarterback matchup as there is in the NFL. Both teams enter the showdown coming off huge Week 10 wins.
Sneaky-good game of the week: Indianapolis Colts at Buffalo Bills -- This will be a classic unstoppable force vs. immovable object matchup in Orchard Park, New York. Jonathan Taylor is tied for the league lead in rushing yards (with Derrick Henry, who is hurt) and has rushed for 100 or more yards in seven consecutive games. The Bills boast the NFL's top-rated defense in yards allowed, and the unit has held seven of nine opponents under 80 yards rushing this season.
NFL Week 11: Picks, analysis and more
- Week 11 predictions: USA TODAY Sports' panel of experts have made prognostications for every game this weekend.
- The playoff picture is a mess: A recent run of upsets has cast doubt on which teams are true contenders. Here's the case for (and against) the current playoff field.
- NFL midseason winners, losers: Who's made the most of first months of 2021 season?
- Saints coach rips NFL officiating: Sean Payton spoke out Thursday on recent calls officials have made that have generated controversy.
- Matt LaFleur has led Packers with grace: Through COVID-19 distractions and injuries, the Packers coach has stayed in his lane.
- How Peyton Manning is helping the Eagles' second-year QB: Jalen Hurts said he is close with the Hall of Fame quarterback.
- 'Most beat-up I've ever been': Browns QB Baker Mayfield is dealing with at least three injuries and said his leg went numb during last week's loss.
- Monkey Butt? Coach Mike McCarthy revealed the unorthodox method he used to motivate his Cowboys team.
- Power rankings: See how all 32 teams stack up heading into Week 11. The Cowboys are closing in on the top spot.
Fantasy football: Get your lineup right
Our fantasy football experts have valuable advice to get the most out of your lineup.
- Fantasy rankings for Week 11: For your convenience, these position-by-position rankings were updated for this week's games.
- Studs, duds and sleepers: Here are some key players to know going into Week 11. Packers RB AJ Dillon could have a huge day against a porous Vikings D.
- 6 players you should sell high on and trade away: With the fantasy trade deadline approaching, here is a guide to some names you should target if you’re a buyer.
- Waiver wire: Is now the time to add Cam Newton to your roster?
- Fantasy stock watch: While a shin injury hasn't seemed to slow down Washington's Antonio Gibson, the days of Adrian Peterson being the focal point of an offense are over.
NFL Week 11 schedule
Bye week: Denver Broncos, Los Angeles Rams
Thursday
Sunday
New Orleans Saints at Philadelphia Eagles, 1 p.m. ET (FOX)
Miami Dolphins at New York Jets, 1 p.m. ET (CBS)
Washington Football Team at Carolina Panthers, 1 p.m. ET (FOX)
Indianapolis Colts at Buffalo Bills, 1 p.m. ET (CBS)
Detroit Lions at Cleveland Browns, 1 p.m. ET (FOX)
San Francisco 49ers at Jacksonville Jaguars, 1 p.m. ET (FOX)
Houston Texans at Tennessee Titans, 1 p.m. ET (CBS)
Green Bay Packers at Minnesota Vikings, 1 p.m. ET (FOX)
Baltimore Ravens at Chicago Bears, 1 p.m. ET (CBS)
Cincinnati Bengals at Las Vegas Raiders, 4:05 p.m. ET (CBS)
Arizona Cardinals at Seattle Seahawks, 4:25 p.m. ET FOX)
Dallas Cowboys at Kansas City Chiefs, 4:25 p.m. ET (FOX)
Pittsburgh Steelers at Los Angeles Chargers, 8:20 p.m. ET (NBC)
Monday
New York Giants at Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 8:15 p.m. ET (ESPN/ESPN2)
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