As the fantasy football season reaches its critical stretch, a select group of wide receivers have emerged as must-start options for Week 11. From the dynamic duo of George Pickens and Courtland Sutton to the resurgent Calvin Ridley, these playmakers are poised to lead their teams to victory and propel fantasy managers to the playoffs.

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George Pickens: Steelers' Rising Star Dominates in Favorable Matchup

George Pickens has been a revelation for the Pittsburgh Steelers this season, and he's set to continue his impressive run in Week 11. The second-year wide receiver has found the end zone twice in his last three games and is coming off a 91-yard performance against the Washington Commanders. This week, Pickens and the Steelers will host a Baltimore Ravens defense that has struggled mightily against opposing wide receivers, surrendering the most fantasy points, receiving yards, and receiving touchdowns per game through the first 10 weeks. With the Ravens' secondary reeling from the recent exploits of Ja'Marr Chase, Courtland Sutton, and Cedric Tillman, Pickens is primed to deliver another dominant outing. Slotting in at No. 5 in the wide receiver rankings, Pickens is a must-start WR1 in this juicy matchup.

Courtland Sutton: Broncos' Veteran Receiver Continues to Shine

Courtland Sutton has been a consistent force in the Denver Broncos' passing attack, and he's poised to continue his strong play in Week 11. The veteran wide receiver enters this week with two consecutive 100-yard performances and a touchdown in the Broncos' narrow loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. This week, Sutton and the Broncos will face an Atlanta Falcons defense that has been generous to opposing wide receivers, allowing the ninth-most fantasy points per game to the position. With Sutton's increased involvement in the Broncos' offense, as evidenced by his 30 targets over the last three weeks, he is firmly on the low-end WR1/high-end WR2 radar for this favorable matchup.

Calvin Ridley: Titans' Receiver Looks to Build on Breakout Performance

After a slow start to the season, Calvin Ridley has finally found his groove with the Tennessee Titans. In Week 10, the talented wide receiver was the No. 3 fantasy wide receiver, hauling in five catches for 84 yards and two touchdowns. Ridley's recent performances, including a 10-catch, 143-yard outing in Week 8 and a five-catch, 73-yard game in Week 9, have fantasy managers excited about his potential. This week, Ridley and the Titans will host the Minnesota Vikings, a defense that has been one of the most generous against opposing wide receivers through the first half of the season. Ranked at No. 15 in the wide receiver rankings, Ridley should eclipse 75 receiving yards in this favorable matchup against a vulnerable secondary.

Quentin Johnston: Chargers' Rookie Receiver Offers Intriguing Upside

Quentin Johnston, the Los Angeles Chargers' rookie wide receiver, has been a popular waiver-wire target in recent weeks, and for good reason. While he may not be earning a ton of targets, Johnston has continued to find the end zone, scoring five touchdowns in seven games. This week, the Chargers will host the Cincinnati Bengals, a defense that has struggled against opposing wide receivers, allowing the 10th-most receiving yards per game. The Bengals' secondary was also torched by three Baltimore Ravens wide receivers in Week 10 and gave up 105 yards to Jakobi Meyers in Week 9. With Justin Herbert's ability to find his receivers in the red zone, Johnston, ranked at No. 27 in the wide receiver rankings, presents a risk-reward WR3 option with the potential to deliver a touchdown-fueled performance.