Fantasy Football Today Express – EARLY Week 11 Waiver Wire TARGETS!

Episode Date: November 10, 2025

Episode Overview

This episode of FFT Express dives deep into the Week 11 fantasy football waiver wire. Host Adam Aizer and analyst Jamie Eisenberg break down the best available quarterbacks, running backs, wide receivers, tight ends, DSTs, and kickers. With bye weeks and injuries impacting rosters, the crew focuses on stashes, plug-and-play options, and players with rest-of-season upside.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Quarterback Waiver Wire Targets

• Surprisingly Good Week for QBs: Despite some shallow waiver wires, Jamie notes several noteworthy quarterback pickups due to injuries and practice windows opening.
• Joe Flacco: Strong recent play, upcoming matchup vs. the Bengals. However, lookout for Joe Burrow’s return.
• Joe Burrow: Practice window opened, but Jamie doesn’t expect him back in Week 11. Worth stashing for later weeks.
  • “I do do not expect to see Burrow in week 11. However, go pick him up.” – Jamie (01:59)
• Other Stash/Stream Options:
  • Tua Tagovailoa (vs. Washington, “defense made of air” – Jamie, 01:51)
  • Jacoby Brissett (vs. 49ers)
  • Brock Purdy
  • Marcus Mariota (vs. Dolphins, potential starter)
  • Geno Smith (vs. Cowboys, watch health)
  • J.J. McCarthy, Michael Penix, Davis Mills (potential start for Houston), Russell Wilson/Jameis Winston (for two-QB leagues)
  • Shadur Sanders (stash option)

Notable Quote:

• “Joe Burrow is 50% rostered, so this is pretty incredible that he's already practicing. That's wild.” – Adam (03:00)

2. Running Back Waiver Wire Targets

• Overall Weak Week for RBs: Jamie describes the list as thin, mostly dependent on injuries and opportunity.
• Priority Adds:
  • Amari DiMercado: Cardinal’s RB could be top add depending on teammate injuries. — Jamie, 03:33
  • Sean Tucker: Might take over TB backfield – potential short-term play.
  • Devin Singletary: Hopes coaching change helps his production; behind Tyrone Tracy for touches.
  • Blake Corum: "Stash only", in a crowded Rams backfield. Not a Week 11 start.
  • Tyler Allgeier: Touchdown-dependent, but favorable matchup with the Panthers.
  • Brian Robinson Jr.: Two straight games with touchdowns.
  • De’Ernest Johnson: Desperation dart if others are injured.
• Analysis:
  • “You're not going to trust Blake Corum against the Seahawks in Week 11, but somebody we're stashing...” – Jamie (04:15)
  • “Sean Tucker may be taking over the Bucs backfield until Bucky Irving returns.” – Jamie (03:39)

3. Wide Receiver Waiver Wire Targets

• Overall Not a Great Week: Slim pickings for WRs but a few stand out for volume and upside.
• Top Targets:
  • Parker Washington: Three games in a row with 7+ targets; likely high passing game script vs. Chargers.
  • Darius Slayton: Two quality weeks; Giants likely throwing a lot.
  • Jaden Reed: Returns from injury could boost his value.
  • Jerry Jeudy: “Who knows... but he might be better with Sanders [at QB]." – Jamie (08:07)
  • Jaden Higgins: “Two of last four games with positive production.”
  • Malik Washington: “Scored in two of his last three games.”
  • Jalen Nailor: Deep stash, possible rapport with J.J. McCarthy.
• Discussion of Regression: Jerry Jeudy leads league in drops per game, but if that turns, he could have sneaky upside.
  • “He can still get open, that’s for sure.” – Adam (08:18)

4. Tight End Waiver Wire Targets

• Top Targets for the Week:
  • Dalton Schultz: Best plug-and-play, especially with QB situation in Houston not hurting him.
  • Juwan Johnson: Stash for long term (on a bye this week).
  • Colston Loveland, David Njoku, Brenton Strange: Order depends on injury report and matchups.
  • Tyler Higbee: One-week streamer vs. Seahawks (bad vs. TEs).
• Notable Insight:
  • “Don’t fear Davis Mills being the starter [for Schultz].” – Jamie (08:53)

5. Defense/Special Teams (DST) Waiver Wire Picks

• Favorites for Week 11:
  • Chiefs: Broncos have been sputtering.
  • Falcons: Panthers’ offense struggles, good run defense.
  • Cowboys: Face Geno Smith, who’s turnover-prone, and a struggling Seattle O-line.
  • Dolphins: Facing Washington's inconsistent offense.
• Surprise Picks:
  • Jamie usually wouldn’t target Dallas, but the matchup makes them interesting.
  • “And then the Dolphins just because the Commander’s offense is a joke.” – Jamie (09:45)

6. Kicker Waiver Wire Suggestions

• Tyler Loop
• Harrison Butker
• Andres Borregales
• Zane Gonzalez

Memorable Quotes & Moments

• (01:51) Jamie (on Commanders’ defense):
  "You got Tua Tagovailoa taking on what I would consider to be a defense made of air."
• (03:09) Jamie (on Joe Burrow):
  "My guess is they're not going to rush him back... the fact that he's getting close to return is exciting for fantasy managers."
• (08:18) Adam (on Jerry Jeudy):
  "If he stops dropping the ball, he might be having a somewhat decent year. He's averaging a drop per game. He's hurt himself, but he can still get open, that's for sure."
• (09:45) Jamie (on DST pickups):
  “And then the Dolphins just because the commander’s offense is a joke.”

Noteworthy Timestamps

• 00:51 – Start of waiver discussion; QBs
• 01:36 – 03:28 – Deep dive on QBs and Joe Burrow’s status
• 03:30 – 04:48 – Running back options and analysis
• 06:15 – 08:07 – WR pickup breakdown and regression logic on Jeudy
• 08:49 – 09:19 – Tight end recommendations
• 09:45 – 10:13 – DST recommendations
• 10:17 – 10:27 – Kicker recommendations

Episode Summary

This FFT Express episode guides fantasy football managers through a light but strategic Week 11 waiver wire. Jamie Eisenberg points managers to stashes (Joe Burrow), plug-in replacements (Tua, Flacco, DiMercado), and upside plays at WR (Parker Washington, Darius Slayton). Tight ends are thin, but Dalton Schultz is the clear pickup. For DST, Jamie recommends leaning into matchups against weak offenses and is bullish on Miami and Dallas. As always, Adam and Jamie sprinkle in critical regression talk (notably with Jerry Jeudy), injury fallout updates, and practical fantasy process advice.

Key takeaway: It’s a “thin” week for game-changing adds, but careful selection from the available pool could provide short-term upside and valuable stashes as playoffs loom.