Fantasy Football Today: FFT Express – Beat the Waiver Wire! MUST-STASH Players Before Week 11

Date: November 6, 2025
Host: Adam Aizer
Analyst: Dave Richard

Episode Overview

This express edition of Fantasy Football Today dives deep into “beating the waiver wire” for Week 11. Analyst Dave Richard shares strategic stash candidates and high-upside pickups at all positions—players fantasy managers should consider before their value increases or bye weeks create lineup needs. The focus is on forward-thinking roster moves, emphasizing players to stash for possible breakouts or favorable matchups in coming weeks.

Key Discussion Points and Insights

Importance of Stashing and Bye Week Prep (01:26–02:44)

• Main Message: The episode is about proactive management—adding players before they become widely desired due to breakouts or soft matchups, especially considering only two teams (Colts and Saints) are on bye in Week 11.

Running Back Stash Targets (01:50–06:22)

• Sean Tucker (Tampa Bay Buccaneers):

  • Dave Richard:

    “Better efficiency than Rashad White for three straight weeks. Had a goal line touchdown in week eight…this is a running back that I’m putting on my bench just to see what happens this week.” (01:50–02:44)

  • He’s not a starter yet, but has shown strong play and could be relevant if team situations change.

• Desperation Adds for Week 10/11:

  • Devin Singletary: Could become the Giants’ starter, 10 touches in Week 9.
  • Imari DeMarcado: Cardinals RB, 15 touches in Week 9; keep an eye on injury returnees.
  • Terrell Jennings: Next in line, though starter could return soon.
  • Deep League Stashes:
    • Devin Neal (Saints): Worth holding if he shows well in Week 10.
    • Bashl Tutin (Jaguars): Monitor role.
    • Jarrett Patterson (Chargers): “Available in 98% of leagues…is he worth stashing away just in case the Chargers pull a fast one on us and they use him more in week number 10?” (05:16–05:36)

• Strategic Handcuffing:

  • It’s handcuff season; time to roster your starter’s backup if they’re at least 70% as effective. (05:44–06:22)

• Washington Backfield:

  • Chris Rodriguez: Only 9% rostered; minimal upside unless opportunity drastically shifts.

Quarterback Stash and Streamers (02:44–04:18)

• Key Insight: Target QBs playing weak defenses or fill-ins for managers losing players on bye.
  • “First thing you should do…is look at which teams are playing Cincinnati and Dallas.” (02:44)
• Potential Adds:
  • Aaron Rodgers, Geno Smith, Trey Tucker: “If you’re watching this before the Thursday night game, both those players would make sense.” (03:13)
  • Jacoby Brissette (Cardinals): “The new starting quarterback of the Arizona Cardinals. 70% available…if he beats up the Seahawks…you’re going to love him against San Francisco.” (03:21–04:18)
  • Others: J.J. McCarthy (nice matchup vs Chicago), Michael Penix, Marcus Mariota.
• Top Target:
  • “Really the prize at quarterback would be Brissette.” (04:10)

Wide Receiver Stashes and Pickups (07:47–09:17)

• Streaming Options for Week 10:

  • Parker Washington: Still out there in 68% of leagues, viable PPR flex.
  • Demario Douglas (Patriots): If he has another good week, becomes a solid play.

• Stash for Upcoming Weeks:

  • Christian Watson (Packers): “35% available…he’s against the Giants.” (08:11)
  • Calvin Austin (Steelers) vs. Cincinnati
  • Cedric Tillman: “As long as he’s on IR, you can stash him…sometimes you can take a player, stash him on IR and then he’s activated but you don’t have to move him and then you kind of carry him for free.” (08:21–08:53)
  • Watch for IR manipulation, especially in leagues with flexible roster rules.

Tight Ends: Start, Stream, and Stash (09:17–10:58)

• Immediate Starters:

  • David Njoku: Still available in 41% of leagues.
  • Juwan Johnson: “Double-digit PPR points in three straight games. Saints just traded away Rashid Shahid…if he has a good week 10, you’ll carry him through the bye.” (09:46)
  • Dalton Schultz: Most widely available of the starters mentioned.
  • Kate Otten, Theo Johnson: Other possible starts.

• Stash Candidates:

  • Luke Musgrave (Packers): “Just to see if he’s used anywhere reasonably close to Tucker Craft in Green Bay.” (10:36)
  • Colson Loveland: After his heavy targets, should be rostered if available.
  • Pat Freiermuth: “Double-digit half PPR points to eight tight ends this year by Cincinnati…you could do worse than stashing Fryarmuth.” (10:48)
  • “Musgrave, Loveland would be ahead of him.” (10:57)

DST (Defense/Special Teams) Waiver Targets (10:58–11:42)

• Top Options (If Available):
  • Chiefs DST (vs Denver, Week 11): “You can’t use them this week unless you’re a lunatic that wants a zero from your DST spot.” (11:11)
  • Falcons DST (at Panthers): 65% available.
• High-Risk, High-Reward:
  • Commanders DST (vs Dolphins): “If you like to dive out of airplanes and not sure if your parachute works… the Commanders DST at Miami.” (11:34)
  • Three of last four DSTs vs Miami posted double-digit points.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Bubble Gum & Stash Philosophy:

  • Dave Richard:

    “I’m all out of bubble gum. The big stash and an emphasis on stash. This is not a player…that you can add off the waiver wire and start right away. This is strictly a stash for Week 10 to see what happens moving forward.” (01:50)

• DST Recommendations:

  • On the Commanders DST:

    “If you’re a risk taker, if you like to dive out of airplanes and not sure if your parachute works or not… the Commanders DST at Miami.” (11:25–11:40)

  • Banter about skydiving:
    • “Want to go skydiving?” (11:50)
      Adam: “No, not with you. You’re way too risky for me.” (11:51)

• Adam on IR Strategy:

  • “Sometimes you can take a player, stash him on IR and then he’s activated but you don’t have to move him and then you kind of carry him for free. It depends on your league…” (08:34–08:53)

Timestamps: Important Segments

• Running Back Stashes: 01:50–06:22
• Quarterback Stashes/Streamers: 02:44–04:18
• Wide Receiver Adds: 07:47–09:17
• Tight End Options: 09:17–10:58
• Streaming DSTs: 10:58–11:42
• Entertaining DST/Skydiving Banter: 11:42–12:12

Episode Tone & Style

• Direct, practical advice with a conversational, humorous twist—typical of FFT Express.
• Dave’s analogies and banter (bubble gum, skydiving) add color to the actionable fantasy football guidance.
• Quick pace, focused on actionable stashes and strategy for competitive managers aiming to get ahead in Week 11.

Summary Takeaway

The episode delivers an express roundup of stash and stream candidates across all positions for proactive fantasy football players. It emphasizes the importance of forward-thinking roster management, exploiting bye weeks, and preparing for breakout players before they cost FAAB or high priority. The hosts’ banter keeps the episode light, but the content is packed with concrete recommendations and strategic nuances for various league formats.