We begin the 11th week of the 2025 NFL regular season on Thursday. Here are the key injuries, fantasy stars and projected upsets.
Key Injuries
Jacksonville Jaguars multi-positional phenom Travis Hunter of West Palm Beach, Florida is out for the rest of the season with a knee injury according to the Associated Press. Hunter had lateral collateral ligament damage in his right knee that he suffered during a non-contract drill in practice last month and it was determined that surgery would be the best option.
There are two additional players not expected to return this season. They are Las Vegas Raiders right guard Jackson Powers-Johnson of Draper, Utah, and Green Bay Packers center Elgton Jenkins of Clarksdale, Mississippi. Both players are out with ankle injuries.
Fantasy Stars
The top rated quarterback this week is Josh Allen of the Buffalo Bills. He is projected to get 231 yards passing and 33 yards rushing and two touchdowns this weekend against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The top rated running back is Josh Jacobs of the Green Bay Packers. He is projected to get 112 total yards (88 yards rushing and 24 yards receiving) on Sunday against the New York Giants. The top rated wide receiver is Jaxon Smith-Njigba of the Seattle Seahawks, who is projected to get eight catches for 107 yards receiving and a touchdown against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday afternoon.
Projected Upsets
I like three underdogs this week. I like the Panthers, Bears and Commanders. Remember, Carolina beat Atlanta earlier this season 30-0 in week three in Carolina.
