Updated on: November 12, 2024 / 09:59 PM

NFL Game Week 11 - Schedule, Best Picks & Where to Watch

Week 10 truly had it all. There were missed kicks galore, interceptions at an alarming rate, several nail-biting finishes, and a few comical blowouts. The New York Jets’ steady decline to irrelevancy is just embarrassing now; however, Chicago and Dallas are also making a strong case as the most disappointing teams this year. We’ve had one head coach firing, and surely some more coaching moves are right around the corner.

We are officially at the stage of the season where some teams begin to turn their attention to next year, and with 11 teams at three wins or less, the draft order is going to be a fun one to track. Thankfully, at the other end of the spectrum, there are several teams who already look like a lock for the playoffs, and, luckily for us, some of them are facing off this week. Overall, it is a spectacular-looking slate, so let’s dive into our biggest games to watch out for.

Baltimore Ravens @ Pittsburgh Steelers

Date & Time: Sunday, November 17, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. ET
Venue: Acrisure Stadium, Pittsburgh, PA
Broadcast Details: CBS, Paramount+

The Pittsburgh Steelers are sitting pretty atop the AFC North with a 7-2 record that not many people envisioned before the season. They looked good with Justin Fields under center, and have taken things to the next level now with Russell Wilson there. The only minor caveat to the season so far is that they are yet to face a divisional opponent. This Week 11 matchup against the Baltimore Ravens marks the beginning of four straight AFC North clashes for the Steelers, which will truly show us whether they are legitimate contenders.

Across three games so far, Russell Wilson has passed for 737 yards, six touchdowns, and just one interception, and he now gets to go up against a Baltimore pass defense that is ranked dead last in the NFL. Miscommunications and coverage busts have led to an average of a whopping 294.9 passing yards posted against them this year, the most of any team in the NFL. With Russell Wilson having rediscovered his magical deep ball, which has unlocked George Pickens as an elite receiver, Pittsburgh should be able to have some fun in this game.

While the Baltimore pass defense has been miserable, almost every other aspect of their game is working at a high level. Lamar Jackson should be the front-runner for the MVP award, and his combination with Derrick Henry in the backfield means that the Ravens are moving the ball with ease in both phases of the game. Pittsburgh is in a good spot to try and slow down Henry, given they are conceding the fourth-fewest rushing yards per game, at 87.1, but Zay Flowers, Rashod Bateman, and a resurgent Mark Andrews still pose a lot to worry about. This one should be fun.

Prediction/Analysis:

Divisional games are always close, particularly between these two teams, but Baltimore seems to be a level above the Steelers. Their offense is easily the best unit in this game, averaging the most yards and points per game on the season. A win here will nudge them to the top of the division, and you can bet they will turn up ready for the fight.

Seattle Seahawks @ San Francisco 49ers

Date & Time: Sunday, November 17, 2024, at 4:05 p.m. ET
Venue: Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara, CA
Broadcast Details: FOX, Fubo Sports

Another divisional clash is the focus of our next game, with the Seattle Seahawks heading to Santa Clara to take on the San Francisco 49ers. The Seahawks will be well-rested after their bye week, but they have a lot to figure out, having lost five of their last six games. Geno Smith has racked up the yards in Ryan Grubb’s offense, but 10 interceptions to 11 touchdowns tell you that it has not been all smooth sailing. With neither Kenneth Walker nor Zach Charbonnet averaging over 4 yards per carry so far, it has been a frustrating season for the Seahawks offense.

This week they will be going up against a 49ers defense that is giving up the fewest rushing yards per game, at 106.2, and the 12th-fewest passing yards per game, at 197.4. The 49ers have been solid but not spectacular on defense, almost falling foul to a late drive from Baker Mayfield last week. The return of a healthy DK Metcalf will be key to the team’s success moving forward.

For San Francisco, they are fresh off a tough victory against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, in which Brock Purdy came through with some special plays in the fourth quarter to secure the win. Three field goal misses from Jake Moody made it tighter than it needed to be, but there were at least a few glimpses of the 49ers’ offense that we are accustomed to. Christian McCaffrey returned to have over 100 yards from scrimmage, Deebo Samuel was making big plays, Jauan Jennings was as reliable as ever on third down, and rookie Ricky Pearsall posted the first touchdown of his career. That spells trouble for a Seattle Seahawks defense that is giving up the 23rd-most points per game, at 24.6, and the 25th-most yards per game, at 357.6.

Prediction/Analysis:

The Seattle Seahawks very much needed their bye week, but I don’t think it will be enough against the San Francisco 49ers at home. The return of Christian McCaffrey opens up the offense so much, and Brock Purdy has had Seattle’s number ever since he entered the league. San Fran should get their third win in a row here.

Kansas City Chiefs @ Buffalo Bills

Date & Time: Sunday, November 17, 2024, at 4:25 p.m. ET
Venue: Highmark Stadium, Orchard Park, NY
Broadcast Details: CBS, Paramount+

What a fantastic Week 11 slate this is, with one of the AFC’s best rivalries over the last half-decade rounding out this Sunday afternoon slate. These two teams have split their last six games 3–3, dating back to 2021, but it is the Chiefs who have emerged victorious in the games that count. All of the Chiefs’ three victories over that stretch have come in the playoffs, handing Buffalo some truly heartbreaking moments.

Buffalo is entering this game with more confidence, with the Chiefs depending on a blocked field goal to edge out a win against the Broncos. Those Chiefs are on the fringe of the top 10 for both points and yards per game, supported, once again, by a defense that is performing like one of the best in the league to retain their unbeaten status. They are giving up just 17.9 points per game, which is fifth-best in the NFL, and 289.9 yards per game, which is fourth-best in the NFL. They will be tested mightily this week though, going up against a Buffalo offense that is ranked third in the NFL with 29 points per game.

Josh Allen is playing fantastic football and is operating a very well-rounded offense that is moving the ball well on the ground and through the air. James Cook already has 576 yards and eight touchdowns on the ground, at 4.5 yards per carry, but will struggle against a KC defense that is giving up the fewest yards per carry, at 3.7. Hopefully, for Buffalo’s sake, they get Amari Cooper back for this game; otherwise, expect to see more production from Khalil Shakir, who has also surpassed 500 yards in what is turning out to be a breakout season for him.

Prediction/Analysis:

I think this is the week Kansas City finally gets their first loss. As much as they have produced some incredibly memorable victories over the Bills, it is Buffalo who has the edge in their regular season clashes, and I think they come into this game in better form. It is undoubtedly a toss-up though, and promises to be a fantastic game for neutral fans.

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Cincinnati Bengals @ Los Angeles Chargers

Sunday, Nov 18 | 8:20 p.m. | NBC, Peacock

Can the Cincinnati Bengals keep their season alive against a severely improved Los Angeles Chargers team led by a red-hot Justin Herbert?

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