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Each week, the Noise highlights under-started names who he believes are destined to torch the competition. To qualify, each player must have started in fewer than 60 percent of Yahoo leagues. Speaking as an accountability advocate, I will post results, whether genius or moronic, the following week. Scoring thresholds (0.5 PPR) – QB: 18 fantasy points; RB: 12 fantasy points (10 for shockers); WR: 11 fantasy points; TE: 10 fantasy points.
Quentin Johnston, WR, Chargers
| Start pct. | 17% on Yahoo |
| Matchup | vs. Bengals |
| BetMGM line | Chargers -1.5 |
| BetMGM total | 47.5 points |
| BetAlytics projection | 30.59% to score a TD |
When someone serves this ovophobic eggs of any variety — deviled, sunnyside, scrambled, over easy (it doesn’t matter what kind) — the appetite, no matter how voracious, vanishes. Yep, the CEO of #TeamHuevos is not a fan of actual huevos. Oh, the irony.
Similar to breakfast buddies dished out to yours truly, fantasy wide receivers from TCU trigger a similar repulsion. Shares invested in Josh Doctson and Jalen Reagor will never be recouped.
After an uneventful rookie season, Johnston was on a path to become the latest horrifically overvalued Horned Frog. However, with a breakout 2024 campaign, he’s proven to be a sophomore sensation.
Maximized in a generally conservative Greg Roman offense, the 2023 first-round pick has flashed big-play skills, en route to a 20-306-5 line through 10 weeks. He has cracked the WR3 ranks, currently ranking WR36 in 0.5 PPR per game fantasy production, one spot higher than much-hyped Arizona rookie Marvin Harrison Jr.
For someone probably drafted accidentally while in a beer-induced haze back in August, the Chargers wide receiver has greatly exceeded softened expectations. As his quality standing in several key advanced categories shows — he ranks top-20 in yards per reception (15.3), yards per target (10.6), yards per route run (2.31), yards of separation per target (1.81), QB rating when targeted (140.7) and fantasy points per route run (0.58) — more starter-caliber returns appear imminent.
Johnston could prove to be a bolt from the blue in Week 11.
Cincinnati has one glaring weakness in its secondary, and his name is Cameron Taylor-Britt. Since Week 5, Johnston’s projected primary assignment has yielded a 66.7% catch rate, the second-most yards (373) of any DB, 13.3 yards per reception, five TDs and a 134.2 passer rating. As a collective, the Bengals are a respectable No. 12 unit in dropback EPA defense over their last five games, but Taylor-Britt continues to be a clear vulnerability.
This Sunday night, have the HUEVOS and play Johnston. Just, please, leave actual eggs out of it.
Fearless Forecast: 3 receptions, 58 receiving yards, 1 touchdown, 13.3 fantasy points
Week 11 Bonus Flames
Cedric Tillman, WR, Browns
| Start pct. | 29% on Yahoo |
| Matchup | at Saints |
Rested and ready to turn it up after the one-week siesta, Tillman is a highly recommended WR3 or FLEX play even in unchallenging formats. Near Bourbon Street, it’s only appropriate the Browns upstart flashes his mitts — especially against one of the most generous corners in the league. The WR’s projected primary assignment is Alontae Taylor, a DB who’s allowed THE most yards (401) of any pass defender this season. He’s also given up a 76.3% catch rate, two touchdowns and 122.3 passer rating. You could call Taylor a fantasy philanthropist. Since Amari Cooper’s departure to Buffalo, Tillman has elevated his game. Over the past three contests, he has averaged 10.7 targets, 7.0 receptions, 85.0 yards and 1.0 touchdowns per game. Jameis Winston’s fancy for him and the QB’s return to old stomping grounds just drive home the point further. Cedric “The Entertainer” is sure to delight invested audiences.
Fearless Forecast: 7 receptions, 81 receiving yards, 1 touchdown, 17.6 fantasy pointsd
Dawson Knox, TE, Bills
| Start pct. | 1% on Yahoo |
| Matchup | vs. Chiefs |
In what could be the first record blemish of the season for Kansas City, Fort Knox may reward backers with multiple gold bars. A knee setback, which forced Dalton Kincaid out of action in Indianapolis last Sunday, has the Bills starter on the wrong side of questionable. If Kincaid is limited or can’t suit up, Knox would stand to benefit. The matchup is libido driving. Fantasy tight ends are performing 43.5% above the league average against the Chiefs, averaging 6.7 receptions, 77.6 receiving yards and 0.56 touchdowns per game. Overall, K.C. has allowed the third-most fantasy points to the position. As witnessed against Seattle in Week 8 and in the second half last week in Indianapolis, Knox is a reliable pass catcher when called upon. On his passing downs played, he’s netted a laudable 8.9 aDOT and 14.2 yards per reception. A hidden gem on waivers, the veteran TE is capable of providing instant riches — especially if Kincaid sits.
Fearless Forecast: 4 receptions, 38 receiving yards, 1 touchdown, 11.8 fantasy points
Season record: 13-13