7 Deep Fantasy Football Sleepers for Week 11

Eli Manning, QB, New York Giants

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The debate if Eli Manning belongs in the Hall of Fame was stirred up again during Week 10's edition of Monday Night Football. A more important question for us in the fantasy world is if the New York Giants' quarterback belongs in your lineup. The answer, at least for Week 11, is yes.

Over his last five games, Manning has been quite serviceable for fantasy purposes, posting four 300-plus passing yard performances and three games with at least 19 fantasy points. In Week 10, the 37-year-old quarterback threw 3 touchdowns with no turnovers while leading the Giants to 27 points and a comeback victory. Facing the awful Tampa Bay Buccaneers' defense this Sunday -- where New York carries the fourth-highest implied point total (27.00) -- will allow Manning the room he needs to rack up another big performance.

Calling the Bucs’ secondary the worst in football this season is no stretch. They have given up the most touchdowns (23) while picking off the least number of passes (1). Our schedule-adjusted metrics have Tampa Bay sitting as the third-worst pass defense as well. Quarterbacks facing the Bucs have finished with the second-most fantasy points per game this season.

So is Manning worth starting in a bye-ravaged Week 11? I’d say so.