Fantasy football Week 11: Five players who could flop 

Fantasy managers fighting for a playoff spot can't afford to slip at this point in the season. Luckily, we're here to help with some big names who might be better off on the bench in NFL Week 11. 

Seattle Seahawks QB Sam Darnold vs. Los Angeles Rams

As good as Sam Darnold has been for the Seahawks this season, there have been some red flags against strong defenses. The veteran QB scored only 8.62 fantasy points against the Houston Texans in Week 7 and 4.92 points against the Arizona Cardinals in Week 10. Now he has to go up against a Rams defense that ranks ninth in fantasy points allowed to QBs, second in points allowed per game (17.0) and second in opponent red-zone touchdown rate (46.43 percent).

Washington Commanders RB Jacory Croskey-Merritt vs. Miami Dolphins

Jacory Croskey-Merritt might be an enticing start this week against a poor Miami rush defense, but don't be tempted by the juicy matchup. The rookie running back hasn't scored more than 5.8 PPR points since Week 5, and he's played fewer than 50 percent of the team's offensive snaps in back-to-back games. The Commanders are trending toward a three-headed attack in the backfield, limiting JCM's upside. 

Philadelphia Eagles WR A.J. Brown vs. Detroit Lions

It's impossible to trust A.J. Brown on a week-to-week basis. The star wide receiver ranks 39th among WRs in PPR points this season, and he's put up fewer than 10 points five times. If you're fighting for a playoff spot, you might not want to roll out Brown with his propensity to put up bust performances. 

San Francisco 49ers WR Jauan Jennings vs. Arizona Cardinals