Week 11 QB/TE Waiver Wire Targets: Derek Carr, Tanner Hudson, Justin Herbert, Dalton Schultz, Bo Nix and More

With week 10 of the NFL regular season nearly wrapped up, it’s time to start looking at some possible waiver wire targets for week 11.

In this article, we’ll look at the best quarterback and tight end options.

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Tight End Options

Tanner Hudson, Pat Freiermuth, Dalton Schultz, Austin Hooper and Josh Oliver are the tight ends we’ll discuss this week - yes, it was another very weak week for fantasy tight ends.

Hudson went for 42 yards and a score on six receptions and seven targets during the Bengals’ Thursday night loss. He also had a one-yard rush.

It was just the third game this season in which Hudson had a catch. He only played 35% of the offensive snaps this week, which makes his performance both impressive and noteworthy.

The Bengals were without Tee Higgins again, and once he returns, he and Ja'Marr Chase should dominate the looks in the Bengals’ passing game. That won’t leave much room for Hudson or any other pass catchers to deliver.

Freiermuth had just 17 yards on three catches and targets, but caught a touchdown to deliver one of the best fantasy scores for tight ends.

Freiermuth had a solid first game with Russell Wilson at quarterback, but has just five catches for 36 yards over the past two games combined. He found the end zone for the third time this season, but first time since early October.

Freiermuth has gotten two or three targets in each of the past five games. He’s gone over 25 yards just once in that span.

Schultz had 66 yards on three receptions and four targets this week. Houston played without Stefon Diggs and Nico Collins again.

Schultz had at least three catches over the past three contests, and has gone over 50 yards in two of those games. The only issue is that he only had 21 yards in the other game.

With Collins likely returning soon, Schultz’s targets could be even more inconsistent than they already are.

Hooper went for 64 yards on three grabs and four targets. It was the third time in the past four games that he's reached those catch and target marks, but he’s only gone over 35 yards once in that span. 

Hooper actually has at least one catch in every game this season, but just this past week was over 35 yards. He’s scored one touchdown and hasn’t played over 65% of the team’s offensive snaps in a single game.

Oliver had 52 yards on four receptions and six targets in week 10. Teammate T.J. Hockenson also had a big game this week.

It was the third straight game that Oliver has posted at least two catches and 30 yards, and this week was the first time he hadn’t scored in that span.

Minnesota has Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison outside of Hockenson, but Oliver has emerged as a weekly contributor and is playing enough snaps to consider for fantasy purposes.

Now it’s time to rank the waiver wire options in terms of week 11 streaming options and rest-of-the-season options.

Schultz takes on the Cowboys in week 11 on Monday night, while Hooper goes up against the Rams. Freiermuth faces the Ravens, while Oliver is taking on the Titans. Hudson plays Sunday night against the Chargers.

There’s three average-or-better matchups, and two below-average tests among these five tight ends. Hooper has the best matchup, followed by Freiermuth and Schultz. Hudson has a tougher matchup, and Oliver has the toughest test of the five.

Based on what we’ve seen this season and the matchups ahead, I like Schultz the most as a potential streaming option. I’d take Freiermuth after that, and then Hooper - I just don’t trust a No. 2 TE on a team more than two clear No. 1 options.

I’d take a gamble on Oliver over Hudson based on what we’ve seen over the past several weeks. That means more than the matchup.

For the rest-of-the-season rankings, I also like Schultz the best of the bunch. He’s got some fantastic matchups coming up, and I think he’ll remain involved offensively even when Collins is active again.

I’d take Freiermuth here. He’s got some more favorable matchups coming, and could jump Schultz if he and Wilson start connecting a little more consistently.

After those two, I’d look at the most favorable matchups, which Oliver has. Maybe he can carve out a decent role behind Hockenson, Jefferson and Addison.

I’d take Hooper over Hudson for the last spots. Again, matchups factor in, but Hooper has been better over the course of this season.

Quarterback Options

Derek Carr, Justin Herbert, Will Levis, Russell Wilson and Bo Nix are the five quarterbacks I want to discuss.

Carr was 16-of-25 passing for 269 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions in week 10. He added 17 rushing yards on four carries and didn’t lose a fumble.

It was his second game back from injury. Carr has thrown for 235 yards or more and tossed three touchdowns to no picks in the two games. The Saints’ offense is desperate for playmakers to step up right now, but that doesn’t mean Carr cannot be a weekly streaming option.

Herbert was an efficient 14-of-18 passing on Sunday. He threw for 164 yards and a touchdown, while avoiding a turnover. Herbert added 32 rushing yards and a score on nine carries.

Herbert didn’t have a huge passing game, but avoided turnovers and negative fantasy points. The added rushing numbers made up for the passing numbers and helped him be a decent fantasy performer.

Levis returned from an injury and had one of his better showings against the Chargers. He was 18-of-23 passing for 175 yards, two touchdowns and no picks. Levis added 41 rushing yards on five attempts and did not lose a fumble.

It was the second time in six games played that Levis had multiple touchdown passes - it was the first time he avoided an interception. Levis also had his best rushing game of the season.

Wilson completed just half of his 28 passes for 195 yards and an interception, but also had three touchdowns to deliver a good fantasy score. He rushed four times for three yards and did not fumble.

Wilson now has six touchdowns to one interception across his three starts for Pittsburgh. He’s averaging 245.7 yards per game, and is completing just 58.8% of his passes.

Nix was 23-of-30 passing for 215 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions against the Chiefs. He lost five yards on his three scrambles and did not lose a fumble.

He’s now passed for over 200 yards in three straight games. Nix has five touchdowns and just one pick over that span.

In week 11, Carr faces the Browns, while Levis takes on the Vikings. Nix goes up against the Falcons and Herbert faces the Bengals. Wilson squares off against the Ravens. The only one with a really tough matchup is Levis - the rest are average or super favorable.

For week 11 streaming options, I’d take Wilson. That matchup is too good to pass on.

I’d try Nix against the Falcons over Herbert against the Bengals. The big difference there is that Nix’s team doesn’t have a very good run game, while Herbert’s team is centered on running.

I’d then take Carr against the Browns over Levis against the Vikings.

For the rest-of-the-season rankings, I’m taking Nix first. He keeps delivering good results and has some more favorable matchups coming. I like his rushing ability, and his ability to take care of the ball of late has moved Nix to the top of my list.

I’d take Wilson next. He’s also got some favorable games ahead, but the reason I like him here is because of his solid play so far.

Herbert is next. The only reason he slips here is because his offense can really focus on the run some weeks, leaving Herbert as an average fantasy option at best.

I’d take Carr over Levis again for the last spot. Both have fairly favorable matchups ahead, but I simply don’t trust Levis enough right now.