Opportunity Knocks: Week 11 Usage Report and Recap

Opportunity is king in fantasy football. Tracking player volume and snaps each season helps managers get ahead of coaching trends while making advanced moves on the trade market and waiver wires. In this recurring weekly series, we will look at all 32 teams’ most notable market shares (percentage of team output) in targets, opportunities, and rushing/receiving production. Week 11 is officially in the books and we have some stunning usage data to recap, so let’s get right to it. For the complete report of opportunity data on every single player, download the FREE Fantasy Football by Broto App.

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Arizona Cardinals

  • Kyler Murray’s return to action has been nothing short of electric for fans and teammates alike but the star signal-caller still appears rusty in his delivery. Murray completed 20/30 attempts for 214 yards with one touchdown and one interception. What is encouraging, however, is the fact that the dual-threat quarterback has rushed for two touchdowns in his first two starts of 2023 with no signs of being slowed down by his knee injury.

  • Greg Dortch unsuspectingly led the Cardinals with eight targets (26.7% Target Share), six receptions (30.0% Reception Share), and 76 receiving yards (35.5% Receiving Yards Share) despite playing just 75% of the offensive snaps (46).

  • James Conner’s role as a three-down workhorse is rock solid as long as he is in the lineup. The veteran running back touted 14 carries (93.3% Rush Share) for 62 yards (4.4 YPC) while playing 69.0% of the offensive snaps (42).

  • Trey McBride played 100.0% of the team’s offensive snaps (61) while operating with a 100.0% route participation rating (38 Routes) and tied for a team-high eight targets (26.7% Target Share).

Atlanta Falcons

  • *BYE WEEK*

Baltimore Ravens

  • Mark Andrews was forced to exit the game with a season-ending ankle injury that will require reconstructive surgery. Andrews saw two targets (% Target Share), catching both for yards before exiting.

  • The Ravens' running game has accounted for the majority of their scoring and offensive production during their hot streak.

  • Gus Edwards was able to extend his touchdown streak to five games and has now scored nine times during that stretch. Edwards led the Ravens with 12 rushing attempts (68.8% Rush Share) for 62 yards (5.2 YPC) and two touchdowns.

  • Lamar Jackson had 163 of his 264 passing yards come after the catch (61.7%) on Thursday, the third-highest YAC percentage in a game in his career.

  • Odell Beckham Jr. led the Ravens with four receptions, seven targets (26.9% Target Share), and 116 receiving yards (43.9% Receiving Yards Share) as the team’s top pass-catcher sans Mark Andrews.

Buffalo Bills

  • The firing of offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey and subsequent hiring of Joe Brady into said position seemingly lit a spark under Josh Allen and company as they torched a usually stout Jets defense for 393 total yards (263 Passing/130 Rushing) and three passing touchdowns.

  • Khalil Shakir led the Bills with 115 receiving yards (41.8% Receiving Yards Share), needing just three receptions on four targets (12.5% Target Share) to accomplish the feat. Shakir made up most of his production on an 81-yard touchdown strike from Allen.

  • Stefon Diggs topped the team with eight targets (25.0% Target Share) but managed just 27 yards and four receptions with his opportunities.

  • Dalton Kincaid continued his highly productive stretch with six receptions on seven targets (21.8% Target Share) for 46 yards.

Carolina Panthers

  • Adam Thielen had recorded at least eight targets and seven receptions in seven of his last eight games.

  • Despite the loss, Thielen had a highly effective PPR outing, catching eight of his team-high 11 targets (% Target Share) for 74 yards.

  • Chubba Hubbard had taken over as the team’s top running back in the last several weeks as Miles Sanders struggled to gain momentum following a long stint on the injured list.

  • Week 11 yielded much more of an even split with Hubbard playing 49.0% of the offensive snaps (29), securing 10 carries (47.6% Rush Share). Hubbard tallied 57 yards (5.7 YPC) on his attempts.

  • Sanders, on the other hand, played 27 snaps (46.0% Snap Share), taking 11 carries (52.4% Rush Share) for 50 yards (4.5 YPC).

Chicago Bears

  • Justin Fields returned to the lineup electrically, leading the team in total rushing attempts (18) and rushing yards (104) while completing 16/23 pass attempts for 169 yards and one touchdown with no turnovers in a narrow loss to the Lions.

  • Fields’ 104 rushing yards accounted for 31.1% of the Bears total net yardage in Week 11.

  • Khalil Herbert also made his return to action, sporting 16 carries (57.1% RB Rush Share) for a meager 35 yards (2.2 YPC). Herbert was forced into an increased role, playing 43.0% of the offensive snaps (32) despite his inefficiencies against the Lions' defense due to D’Onta Foreman’s injury status.

  • D.J. Moore led the team with seven receptions (43.7% Reception Share), nine targets (39.1% Target Share), and 96 receiving yards (56.8% Receiving Yards Share).

  • Cole Kmet snapped a streak of high-end production with a modest three-catch outing, amassing 20 yards on four targets (17.4% Target Share).

Cincinnati Bengals

  • Joe Burrow suffered a season-ending wrist injury against the Ravens in Week 11, ultimately ending his season and muddying any relevant usage data for the Bengals offense.

  • Ja’Marr Chase had only two receptions for 12 yards on seven targets (22.5% Target Share), tying his second-fewest receptions total in a game for his career. 

Cleveland Browns

  • Rookie quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson got his second assigned start of the season, replacing the injured Deshaun Watson. Thompson-Robinson looked much more competent than in his first start but still struggled to produce meaningful numbers.

  • The rookie signal-caller completed 24/43 pass attempts for 165 yards with no touchdowns and one interception, adding 20 yards on three carries. 

  • David Njoku has risen in the ranks as the Browns' top pass-catcher alongside Amari Cooper. Njoku set a new career-high with 15 targets (34.8% Target Share), catching seven balls for 56 yards. 

Dallas Cowboys

  • CeeDee Lamb’s historic stretch of career-high production halted in Week 11. Let’s take a look back through the weeks to see how the star wideout has progressed and regressed throughout the past few games.

  • Lamb had a career-best outing in Week 8, catching 12 of 14 targets (41.2% Target Share) for 158 yards and two touchdowns while adding 12 yards on one carry.

  • Lamb’s 14 targets in that game were a new personal best for the young receiver.

  • Lamb accounted for 51.9% of Dak Prescott’s passing yards and 48.0% of the quarterback’s completions in Week 8, marking the highest single-game market share of Lamb’s four-year career.

  • The crafty wideout followed up his sensational Week 8 outing with a stellar Week 9 performance against the Eagles but fell just short of leading his team to victory.

  • Lamb set a new career-best with 16 targets (36.4%), collecting 11 receptions for a career-high 191 yards against his division rivals.

  • Week 10 marked another dominant day at the office for Lamb as the Cowboys' top wideout caught 11 of his team-high 14 targets (31.8% Target Share) for 151 yards and one touchdown.

  • Only two players in Cowboys history have more than 900 yards through the first nine weeks of any given season: Hall of Famer Michael Irvin and CeeDee Lamb. 

  • Lamb also tied Irvin for the most games with at least 10 catches and 100-plus receiving yards in franchise history with his seventh such outing in Week 10.

  • In Week 11, the star receiver was held to just 38 yards, catching six of his team-high nine targets (22.0% Target Share). Lamb did, however, find the endzone extending his 2023 touchdown total to five.

  • Tony Pollard scored his third touchdown of the season and his first since Week 1 against the Giants. Pollard handled 12 carries (60.0% Rush Share) for 61 yards while catching four of five targets (12.2% Target Share) for an additional 19 yards.

Denver Broncos

  • The Broncos have now won four games in a row, lifting their record to 5-5 with upset wins over powerhouse AFC opponents in the Chiefs and Bills, including a thrilling last-minute victory against the Vikings in Week 11.

  • In Week 10, Russell Wilson put on a vintage performance with several highlight-worthy plays, including an improbable strike to Courtland Sutton for a toe-dragging touchdown reception.

  • Repeat the previous sentence for Week 11 as Sutton made another improbable touchdown grab to help seal the win for the Broncos.

  • Wilson was accurate while completing 27/35 attempts for 259 yards and one touchdown.

  • Javonte Williams is growing into his role as the team’s workhorse running back now that he is healthy enough to shoulder the load. Williams received 11 rushing attempts (84.6% Rush Share) in Week 11, garnering 37 yards (3.4 YPC) while catching two of two targets (5.7% Target Share) for 16 yards.

  • Samaje Perine was surprisingly utilized often as a pass-catcher out of the backfield over Williams. The veteran running back had just one carry (7.7% Rush Share) for seven yards but caught all seven of his targets (20.0% Target Share) for 60 yards and a team-high in receptions.

  • Jerry Jeudy also received seven targets (20.0% Target Share) but once again played second-fiddle to Courtland Sutton.

  • Sutton turned his five targets (14.3% Target Share) into four receptions for a team-high 66 yards and the game-winning touchdown grab.

Detroit Lions

  • Jahmyr Gibbs is earning his keep as a first-round running back after starting slow to begin his NFL career. Gibbs has now scored in four consecutive games, adding to his totals with one touchdown and 36 yards on eight carries (40.0% Rush Share) in Week 10.

  • The Lions rookie running back also caught all six of his targets (17.1% Target Share) for 59 yards, trailing only Amon-Ra St. Brown in all three receiving categories.

  • David Montgomery’s return to the lineup made an immediate impact despite Gibbs’ successes. Montgomery tallied 76 yards on 12 rushing attempts (60.0% Rush Share) with one touchdown in his second game back from injured reserve.

  • It is worth noting that Montgomery (25 Snaps/40.0% Snap Share) played fewer snaps than Gibbs (35 Snaps/56.0% Snap Share).

  • Amon-Ra St. Brown has developed into one of the most dominant target-earning figures in the NFL today. The star wideout saw a team-high 11 targets (31.4% Target Share) while leading the offense with eight receptions and 77 receiving yards (32.6% Receiving Yards Share).

Green Bay Packers

  • Jordan Love has had some wildly erratic games with mind-boggling turnovers and laughably bad decision-making. 

  • Thankfully, for Packers fans, Week 11 marked one of the best showings of the starting quarterback's career.

  • Week 11 marked the first game in which Jordan Love surpassed 300 passing yards (322). He also managed to throw two touchdowns while completing 27/40 attempts with no turnovers.

  • Jayden Reed accounted for 45.1% of the Packers rushing production (46 Yards) and 15.5% of the team’s receiving production (46 Yards) as the rookie wideout develops into an intriguing big-play threat.

Houston Texans

  • C.J. Stroud’s historic rookie season culminated in yet another emphatic win in Week 11 despite throwing three interceptions.

  • The star signal-caller tossed for 336 yards on 27/37 attempts with two touchdowns against the Cardinals.

  • In Week 10, Devin Singletary saw an 81.0% Snap Share (61 Snaps), 100.0% RB Rushing Share (30 Carries), and two targets (5.1% Target Share) as the Texans leading back with Dameon Pierce sidelined.

  • Singletary managed a tone-setting 150 rushing yards with one touchdown while catching one pass for 11 yards.

  • Week 11 marked another career outing for the veteran running back with Singletary posting 122 yards on 22 carries (95.7% Rush Share) with one touchdown.

  • Tank Dell has long been Stroud’s favorite target and Week 11 continued to mark new career highs for the rookie duo. Dell earned 10 targets (26.3% Target Share) – one shy of team-high – while leading the team with eight receptions for 149 yards (% Receiving Yards Share) and one touchdown.

  • Nico Collins returned to action with a team-high 11 targets (28.9% Target Share) catching seven for 65 yards.

Indianapolis Colts

  • *BYE WEEK*

Jacksonville Jaguars

  • The Jaguars offense was held to just three points against the 49ers in Week 10. 

  • Travis Etienne’s scoring streak ended at four games as the star running back was unable to find traction. Etienne finished with nine carries (60.0% Rush Share) for 35 yards, collecting two of four targets (12.5% Target Share) for nine yards.

  • Christian Kirk was the only bright spot of the offense in Week 10 as the veteran slot mechanic earned a team-high 11 targets (34.4% Target Share), leading the Jaguars with six receptions for 104 yards. 

  • The second-closest producer of receiving yards came from D’Ernest Johnson who tallied 28 yards on two catches.

Kansas City Chiefs

  • The Chiefs lost their Super Bowl rematch against the Eagles in Week 11, falling victim to an unsuspecting defensive battle between two top-tier offenses.

  • Justin Watson was the surprise leader in targets for the Chiefs, earning 11 opportunities (25.5% Target Share) of which he caught five for 53 yards and one touchdown.

  • Travis Kelce led the team with seven receptions on nine targets (20.9% Target Share) but managed just 44 yards. He supplemented a tough day at the office with another receiving touchdown.

  • Patrick Mahomes completed 24/43 pass attempts for a modest 177 yards with two touchdowns and one interception.

Las Vegas Raiders 

  • Aiden O’Connell chucked up three interceptions in the Raiders narrow 20-13 loss to the Dolphins in Week 11. The unheralded rookie completed 24/41 attempts for 271 and one touchdown outside of his turnovers.

  • Davante Adams elevated himself above all other members of the Raiders offense in Week 11, collecting seven of his team-high 13 targets (31.7% Target Share) for 82 yards and one touchdown as he led the team in all receiving categories.

  • No other member of the offense, save for relatively unknown receiver Tre Tucker (7 Targets/17.1% Target Share) saw more than five targets.

  • Jakobi Meyers (4 Receptions/49 Yards), Michael Mayer (4 Receptions/46 Yards), and Hunter Renfrow (5 Receptions/42 Yards) all received five targets (12.2% Target Share) apiece.

Los Angeles Chargers

  • Quentin Johnston has been one of the biggest rookie disappointments in 2023. The entire Chargers depth chart needed to clear out for Johnston to be forced into a meaningful role and he still fails to produce.

  • Johnston marked a new low with a game-deciding drop that could have been caught by a six-year-old in a hurricane but instead bobbled around Johnston’s hands and met the turf. Johnston played 86.0% of the offensive snaps (56) turning six targets (16.7% Target Share) into two receptions for 21 yards.

  • Keenan Allen is an ageless wonder of unstoppable production from the wide receiver position. Allen levied his team-high 16 targets (44.4% Target Share) into 10 receptions for 116 yards and one touchdown.

  • Justin Herbert led the Chargers in rushing yards, garnering 73 yards on eight carries.

  • Austin Ekeler appeared to be running in mud while the remaining players on the field moved in fast forward. Ekeler was laboring for much of the game but still finished ten carries (62.5% Rush Share) for 64 yards (6.4 YPC) while catching two of three targets (8.3% Target Share) for six yards.

Los Angeles Rams

  • Matthew Stafford struggled in the early portion of the Rams Week 11 divisional matchup against the Seahawks but was ultimately able to rally late, leading the Rams to a 17-16 victory.

  • Stafford completed 17/31 attempts for 190 yards with one touchdown and one interception, including the game-winning strike to Puka Nacua late in the fourth quarter.

  • Nacua stepped up after the loss of Cooper Kupp (ankle), earning seven targets (22.6% Target Share) with five receptions for 70 yards and the team’s only passing touchdown. Nacua led the Rams in all receiving categories.

  • Royce Freeman led the backfield with a whopping 17 rushing attempts (70.8% Rush Share), amassing 73 yards (4.3 YPC) but earned zero targets.

  • Darrell Henderson was the feature back in the passing games, collecting four of his team-high seven targets (22.6% Target Share) for 28 yards.

Miami Dolphins

  • Tyreek Hill is pacing towards the single-season record in receiving yards, putting up 10 receptions on a team-high 11 targets (28.2% Target Share) with 146 yards and one touchdown in Week 11 despite missing a portion of the game with a hand injury.

  • Hill managed his stunning stat line on just 59.0% of the offensive snaps (41).

  • The speedster is averaging 122.2 yards per game with 79 receptions for 1222 yards and 108 targets (30.9% Target Share) this season.

  • De’Von Achane returned to action from a knee injury only to immediately re-aggravate said injury and remain sidelined for the contest.

Minnesota Vikings

  • Josh Dobbs is enjoying a Geno Smith-esque career resurgence after being cast away from nearly every NFL franchise.

  • Dobbs has led the Vikings to back-to-back victories, including a stunning last-second defeat over the Saints in Week 10 that saw the journeyman signal-caller post 268 passing yards, one passing touchdown, and 44 rushing yards on eight attempts with a game-sealing rushing touchdown.

  • The Cinderella story temporarily struck midnight in Week 11 as the streaking Broncos forced Dobbs into three fumbles (1 Lost Fumble) and one interception. 

  • The fairytale quarterback did, however, have a respectable fantasy outing with 221 passing yards, one passing touchdown and one rushing touchdown with 21 rushing yards.

  • T.J. Hockenson saw a team-high seven targets (33.3% Target Share), catching four for 55 yards while playing 70.0% of the offensive snaps (52).

New England Patriots

  • *BYE WEEK*

New Orleans Saints

  • *BYE WEEK*

New York Giants

  • Saquon Barkley continues to be utilized as the main cog within the Giants' offense. Unfortunately, that offensive machine is breaking down faster than a straw house in a hurricane. 

  • Barkley saw 14 rush attempts (82.4% Rush Share) in Week 11, tallying 83 yards (91.2% Rush Yards Share) with five targets (13.8% Target Share), netting four receptions for 57 yards and two receiving touchdowns. Barkley played 91.0% of the offensive snaps (50).

  • Tommy DeVito had his first competent start as an NFL quarterback, playing mistake-free football with 246 passing yards, three touchdowns, and no interceptions.

New York Jets

  • The Jets have finally made the cognitive decision to bench Zach Wilson following yet another dreadfully disastrous outing in Week 11.

  • Wilson has likely started his last game as a member of the Jets barring multiple injuries as Tim Boyle was swiftly named the starter moving forward and Trevor Simien will handle backup duties.

  • Breece Hall was the most productive player on the field for the Jets, despite a highly ineffective day as a rusher. Hall took 10 carries (76.9% Rush Share) for 23 yards (2.3 YPC) but led the team with five receptions, 50 receiving yards, and one touchdown on six targets (20.0% Target Share).

  • Garrett Wilson saw a team-high eight targets (26.7% Target Share) but managed just two receptions for nine yards with his opportunities.

Philadelphia Eagles

  • The Eagles bested the Chiefs in a rematch of last year’s Super Bowl on Monday Night Football in Week 11.

  • A defensive matchup ensued between the two hopefuls, but the Eagles rushing offense was able to provide all three of the team’s touchdowns

  • D’Andre Swift accounted for 76 rushing yards and one touchdown on 12 carries (80.0% RB Rush Share).

  • Jalen Hurts tallied two rushing touchdowns but managed just 150 passing yards on 14/22 completions with no touchdowns and one interception.

  • DeVonta Smith topped the offense with eight targets (36.6% Target Share), catching six (42.8% Reception Share) for 99 yards (66.0% Receiving Yards Share) as the team leader in all receiving categories.

  • The Chiefs' defense was able to stymie A.J. Brown to the tune of one reception for eight yards on four targets (18.1% Target Share).

Pittsburgh Steelers

  • Jaylen Warren was by far the team’s best offensive weapon as he accounted for 145 of the Steelers' 249 total yards (58.2% Offensive Yards Share), 75.0% of the team’s total rushing yards (129 Rushing Yards), and 15.1% of the team’s total passing yards (16 Receiving Yards) in Week 11.

  • Warren took a 74-yard scamper to the house for six points, adding another 55-yard run later in the game. The second-year back finished with 145 scrimmage yards on 12 touches (12.1 YPT).

San Francisco 49ers

  • Brock Purdy exemplified perfection in the 49ers Week 11 win over the Buccaneers. The second-year signal-caller posted a perfect quarterback rating of 158.3, completing 21/25 pass attempts for 333 yards with three touchdowns and no turnovers.

  • Per NextGen Statistics, Purdy finished 7 of 10 for 213 yards with two touchdowns on passes of over 10 air yards, including two completions for 116 yards and a touchdown on his two attempts of over 20 air yards.

  • Purdy posted the first perfect passer rating for a 49ers quarterback since Joe Montana did so in 1989.

  • Christian McCaffrey continues to separate himself from all other fantasy assets, putting on another stellar performance in Week 11 against the Buccaneers. The star running back corralled all five of his targets (20.0% Target Share) for 26 yards with one touchdown while adding 78 yards on 21 rushing attempts (84.0% Rush Share).

  • George Kittle was a man amongst boys, hauling in eight of his team-high nine targets (36.0% Target Share) for 89 yards and one touchdown.

  • Brandon Aiyuk needed just six targets (24.0% Target Share) and five receptions to set a season-high with 156 receiving yards (46.8% Receiving Yards Share). Aiyuk added his fourth touchdown of the 2023 season in Week 11.

Seattle Seahawks

  • The loss of star running back Kenneth Walker led to a season-high opportunity share for rookie Zach Charbonnet.

  • Charbonnet handled 15 rushing attempts (75.0% Rush Share) for 47 yards, catching six of his career-best six targets (15.0% Target Share) for 22 yards while playing 85.0% of the offensive snaps (55). 

  • Charbonnet could be in a position for league-winning usage should Walker be forced to miss extended time.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

  • Rachaad White is finally emerging as a league-winning producer. The second-year running back has three touchdowns in the last two games while exemplifying the elite receiving profile that earned him praise in college.

  • White does, however, continue to struggle as a rusher, handling nine carries (69.2% Rush Share) for just yards 30 (3.3 YPC).

  • He supplemented another poor rushing day by catching six of seven targets (15.6%) for 28 yards and by finding the endzone for his fourth touchdown in three games.

  • Mike Evans was by far the most productive and efficient member of the Buccaneers offense in Week 11. The big-bodied veteran hauled in five of his team-high 12 targets (26.7% Target Share), hauling in five for 43 yards and one touchdown.

Tennessee Titans

  • Will Levis has yet to reach the heights of his rookie debut, this time falling short to the Jaguars in Week 11.

  • The rookie quarterback attempted just 17 passes, completing 13 for 158 yards and two touchdowns.

  • Derrick Henry sported ten carries (71.4% Rush Share) for 38 yards as the Titans struggled to find rushing room against a formidable Jaguars defensive front.

  • DeAndre Hopkins made a good situation out of a bad day with four receptions on a team-high five targets (29.4% Target Share) with 59 yards and one touchdown.

  • Chris Moore led all Titans receivers in total snaps (30 Snaps/75.0% Snap Share) and tied Henry with a team-high 38 rushing yards on one carry.

Washington Commanders

  • Sam Howell continues to pass at a frenetic pace despite disparaging results in the win-loss column. Howell has recorded at least 40 pass attempts in seven of his last eight games.

  • Howell completed 31/45 attempts for 255 yards with one touchdown and three interceptions in Week 10 against the Seahawks.

  • Brian Robinson is propelling himself into a league-winning asset with an incredible pass-catching upside. Robinson saw a team-high nine targets (20.0% Target Share), catching seven passes for 58 yards after leading the team in all receiving categories with a career-best outing the week prior.

  • Robinson also led the team with 17 rush attempts (68.0% Rush Share), gaining 73 yards on his carries (4.3 YPC) with a 78.0% snap share (63 Snaps).

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