Fantasy Football Today (11/13/2025)

Episode: FFT on CBSSN - UPDATED Week 11 Tiers & Rankings! QB, RB, WR, TE Breakdown + Must-Start Sleepers!
Host & Analysts: Adam Aizer (Host), Dave Richard, Jamey Eisenberg, Heath Cummings, Robert Turbin (Guest Analyst)

Overview

In this fast-paced week 11 special, the FFT crew delivers their updated positional tiers and rankings—focusing on quarterbacks, running backs, wide receivers, and tight ends. With must-starts, sleepers, and trade advice just ahead of fantasy trade deadlines, the team debates the tough calls and highlights key value shifts for Week 11. Guest Robert Turbin provides in-depth insight on running backs and trade targets. The episode is direct, lively, and delivers actionable advice for managers looking to dominate their leagues as the playoff push begins.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

Quarterback Rankings, Starts & Sits (02:09–13:25)

Top 12 QB Tiers & Debate

• Caleb Williams: High upside but up against a complex Brian Flores defense.
  • Heath: "He constantly is in that hard to rank range for me. But especially this week I've got him just at the bottom of the top 12." (03:19)
• Sam Darnold: Not a consensus top-12, but has upside versus a weakened Rams pass rush.
  • Dave: "He's someone you start in two QB and Superflex, but he's not cracking my list." (03:50)
• Jordan Love: Great matchup vs. Giants, but recent performance is concerning.
  • Jamey: "Losing Tucker Kraft, coming off a bad loss... Maybe Jordan Love doesn't do very much. He's someone I'm concerned about." (04:40)

Must-Start Sleepers

• Joe Flacco: Set-it-and-forget-it if Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins play. High passing volume expected.

  • Heath: "The one thing Joe Flacco's done...get the ball out of his hand. That's easier with Chase and Higgins running routes." (06:20)
  • Dave: "I've got him at 7. Volume is in his favor... Joe Flacco is a start for me." (06:54)

• Aaron Rodgers: Solid low-end QB1, safer at home against a soft Bengals pass rush.

  • Dave: "Six of the last eight QBs vs. Cincinnati have at least 22 fantasy points. Rodgers will be OK." (07:55)

• Justin Herbert: Bounce-back week predicted vs. Jaguars’ leaky secondary.

  • Jamey: "He was great prior to this; Jaguars are a top-3 matchup for fantasy QBs. He gets back on track." (09:08)

Sits & Cautions

• Baker Mayfield: Tough Bills defense and declining passing stats.
  • Heath: "He was Baker Mayfield—a big drop in yards per attempt... I think the Bills handle Tampa Bay." (10:08)
• Jared Goff: Outdoor, cold matchup vs. fearsome Eagles defense.
  • Dave: "Can't feel great about him. Eagles have held six of last seven QBs under 23 points. Not a top-12 for me." (12:35)

Running Backs: Trade Deadline Moves & Rankings (15:07–29:32)

Trade Targets

• Buy Derrick Henry Now

  • Robert Turbin: "If you're looking for steady numbers and playoff upside, it's Derrick Henry. Buy low, the time is now." (15:32, 17:22)
  • Dave: "If your trade deadline is THIS week, go get him ASAP." (16:31)

• Sell Kenneth Walker III & Travis Etienne

  • Robert: "Walker just hasn't produced. If not him, flip Etienne—he's a sell-high RB." (17:22)
  • Heath: "If I could get Henry for Etienne, I'd do it...but Etienne still a good RB2 with a nice playoff schedule." (18:27)

Ranking Dilemmas

• Woody Marks vs. Breece Hall vs. Kamani Vidal
  • Robert: "Woody Marks has the most upside and proven top-tier opportunity." (19:53)
  • Dave on Hall: "Trying not to start him. He was one catch away from a dud last week; marks over Hall for me." (21:34)

Must-Start RBs for Week 11

• Woody Marks: Smash spot vs. Titans, trending up in snaps and touches. (20:07, 20:54)
• Treveon Henderson: Taking over in NE with Stevenson out.
  • Robert: "He's building confidence in all phases—set up for lots of success vs. weak Jets run D." (22:30)
• Chase Brown: Heavy usage with P. Ryan out and in a favorable matchup.
  • Heath: "Back to 90% snap share—must start RB as volume returns." (23:17)
• R.J. Harvey: Elevated to No. 1 with J.K. Dobbins sidelined in Denver.
  • Dave: "He should see 12+ touches, play in passing game, and bring speed—top-20 RB this week." (24:09-25:04)

RB Sits

• Tyrone Tracy (Giants): Green Bay is expected to stack box and shut down Giants run game.
  • Robert: "Trap back. Stack box and force Jameis to beat them—Tracy is a sit." (25:48)
• David Montgomery: Tough spot vs. Philly, TD/bust profile and likely game script issues.
  • Dave: "If he doesn't score, he gives you little. At best, a #3 RB in this matchup." (26:47)
• Rashad White & Kenneth Walker III: Splitting touches, poor efficiency, and tough matchups.
  • Heath: "White needs a lot of catches; not excited to start either Buc." (27:40)
  • Robert: "Walker an undisciplined runner, missing big opportunities; Seahawks prefer others in the red zone." (28:45)

Wide Receiver Rankings, Starts & Sits (30:34–39:38)

Top 12 WR Tiers & Notables

• A.J. Brown (Eagles): Frustrated, public comments, poor stretch, but upside remains.

  • Heath: "Wide receiver 40 on the year...I pushed him up to WR24 just for the name." (31:59)
  • Dave: "He’s better vs. man coverage. Lions play a lot of man—I'm optimistic." (32:54)

• Jameson Williams (Lions): Trending up, but questions over target share consistency.

  • Dave: "More targets and usage, but still the No. 3 behind St. Brown and LaPorta." (33:58)

Start Recommendations

• Troy Franklin (Broncos): Clear No. 1 in Denver, high usage and red zone looks.

  • Dave: "He is the number two WR for me this week." (36:06)

• DK Metcalf (Seahawks): Disappointing, but Bengals prime for a WR blowup game.

  • Heath: "Ignore the last couple of weeks, put him in your starting lineup." (37:11)

• Jauan Jennings (49ers): Multiple recent productive games, great matchup vs. Arizona's soft slot coverage.

  • Jamey: "Arizona gives up 12+ PPR points to a WR every week...Plug and play if Pearsall can't go." (37:38)

Sit Recommendations

• Tez Johnson: More TD-dependent than volume-stable; risky unless you expect a big Mayfield performance.

  • Heath: "He needs a TD to pay off, and I just don't see that happening." (38:20)

• Jordan Addison: Not in sync with J.J. McCarthy, zero double-digit PPR games with new QB.

  • Dave: "If the targets are there, start as a flex at best—not top 24." (38:38)

Tight Ends: Rankings, Starts & Sits (40:49–45:45)

Rankings & Dilemmas

• Harold Fannin vs David Njoku (Browns): Both see variable usage.

  • Dave: "Fannin—low-end TE1, Njoku—high-end TE2." (41:12)

• Kyle Pitts (Falcons): Down two weeks, touchdown drought, difficult to trust. (41:51)

• Theo Johnson (Giants): Decent streamer if Darius Slayton remains out—concerns about Giants TD ceiling.

Must-Starts

• Harold Fannin: Consistent target share and route participation.
  • Heath: "Browns have gone to the future—Fannin is the TE1." (43:27)
• Dalton Schultz (Texans): Hot streak continues; safe floor in checkdown situations.
  • Dave: "Averaged almost 14 PPR points last four. Five for 50 lock." (44:03)
• Cade Otten (Bucs): Ignore the matchup; top 6 for all analysts, a rare every-week TE.
  • Jamey: "Doesn't matter opponent. Four of last five over 10 points. Start confidently." (44:36)

Sits

• Colston Loveland: Not enough targets with Cole Kmet back for Bears.
  • Heath: "Wish they knew how good he is. He fades when Kmet is back." (45:08)
• T.J. Hockenson: Target drop-off since McCarthy took over, hasn't hit double digits with new QB.

Memorable Quotes & Moments

• On Flacco's hot stretch:

  • Heath: “He throws the ball 40 times a game. I think we'll probably see that again. I worry at 10 that I've got him too low.” (06:20)

• On Eagles/Detroit matchup and A.J. Brown:

  • Heath: "He couldn't be much squeakier than telling fantasy managers on Twitch to drop you." (32:54)

• On Derrick Henry trade urgency:

  • Dave: "Go and get Derrick Henry ASAP...Ravens are going to stick to what works best for them—a strong rushing attack." (16:31)

• On Rashad White's uncertain status:

  • Heath: "White’s going to need a lot of catches and the Bills haven’t been near as susceptible to pass catching running backs." (27:40)

• On Kenneth Walker's fall from grace:

  • Robert: "Walker has become an undisciplined runner—he’s just not doing the little things right, so Seahawks are giving others red zone work." (28:45)

Timestamps for Important Segments

• QB Discussion: Tiers/Starts/Sits: 02:09–13:25
• RB Trade Deadline Advice & Rankings: 15:07–29:32
• WR Rankings & Recommendations: 30:34–39:38
• TE Rankings & Streamers: 40:49–45:45
• Mailbag/Listener Questions: 46:54–49:18

Final Notes

This Week 11 FFT episode is chock-full of specific, actionable recommendations for must-starts and fades across all skill positions. The crew’s honest debates are supported by matchup and trend analysis, newly emerging RB/WR opportunities, and clear trade targets ahead of the deadline. If you need last-minute roster advice to clinch or advance your playoff chances, this episode is a critical listen.

Recommended to all fantasy managers eager to win their week and optimize key rest-of-season trades.