Fantasy Football Today (November 6, 2025)

Start or Sit (AFC): Chargers WRs, RBs With Tough Matchups, Great Week for TEs!

Host & Analysts: Adam Aizer, Jamie Eisenberg, Heath Cummings
Theme: In-depth Start/Sit advice for AFC home games in Week 10, covering tough running back matchups, volatile wide receiver decisions (especially for the Chargers), and why it’s a banner week for tight ends.

Episode Overview

This episode focuses on navigating tricky start/sit decisions across the AFC games in Week 10, especially tough matchups for running backs, the chaos of Chargers pass-catchers post-Joe Alt injury, and sorting the week's loaded tight end landscape. Hosts Adam, Jamie, and Heath break down player rankings, provide supporting stats, discuss injuries and offensive trends, and debate flex-worthy options.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Start of the Week and Players the Hosts Love

[02:37-06:38]

• Jamie’s Start of the Week: Jackson Dart (QB, NYG vs. CHI)
  • "Love the setup for him. ... Great matchup against Chicago. ... Only one game under 20 fantasy points this season." — Jamie [02:41]
• Other Players Jamie Loves:
  • Quinchon Judkins (RB, CLE @ NYJ): Great matchup with injuries weakening the Jets' run defense.
  • Quinton Johnston (WR, LAC vs. PIT): "Pittsburgh have given up a lot of big plays down the field. ... This could be a Herbert game." — Jamie [04:07]
• Heath’s Favorites:
  • Jared Goff (QB, DET @ WAS): “It’s a good week for Jared Goff. … Washington’s defense has been crushed by QBs.” — Heath [07:16]
  • Romeo Doubs (WR, GB @ PHI): High target share, especially with Tucker Kraft out.
  • Wandale Robinson (WR, NYG): Bears “giving up 2.21 fantasy points per target to WRs.” — Heath [09:01]

2. Chargers Wide Receivers: Who to Trust?

[04:37-06:38, 22:41-30:12]

• Jamie ranks Quinton Johnston over Keenan Allen and DK Metcalf this week due to matchup vs. PIT and increased downfield targets.
• Heath’s concern: The drop-off in Justin Herbert’s production without Joe Alt: “Herbert’s had 8.3 Y/A with Alt, just 6.5 without. It’s a huge difference.” — Heath [04:37]
• Adam notes Johnston’s target share is volatile but favors his big play ability against a Steelers defense that's “allowed 10+ WRs over 15 PPR points.” — Adam [29:43]

3. Players to Avoid (Sits)

[09:49-13:38]

• Heath's Sits:
  • Jordan Addison (WR, MIN): Concern over low pass volume with J.J. McCarthy.
  • Jordan Love (QB, GB): “Not a great matchup; you don’t have to start him this week.”
  • Zamir “Bam” Knight (RB, ARI): D. Mercado more involved, especially in the passing game.
• Jamie's Sits:
  • Deebo Samuel (WR, SF): “Just been bad ... only one good game with Mariota.”
  • DK Metcalf (WR, SEA): “Tough to trust, needs a touchdown to pay off. ... Chargers have allowed just 4 WR touchdowns.”
  • Ken Walker (RB, SEA): “Ultimate trap back. ... No passing game involvement or TDs lately.”

4. Tight End Landscape: Great Week for Streamers

[39:59, 40:20, 72:00]

• Kate Otten (TE, TB): Both Jamie and Heath have Otten as a top 10 TE; Adam calls it “a great matchup.” — Adam [40:21]
• Harold Fannin & David Njoku (TEs, CLE): Both are popular starts given volume and matchup; “Fannin will be in that 4-6 range, I’m starting him.” — Heath [77:11]
• Dalton Kincaid (TE, BUF): “He’s a start. Top-5 tight end.” — Jamie [55:44]

5. Mailbag & Rapid-Fire Start/Sit Decisions

[38:27-43:55, 45:11-46:32]

• The hosts play “Sit, Reluctant Start, Excited Start” on several flex options, always emphasizing format (PPR vs. standard).
• Frequent audience questions on mid-tier flexes (e.g., Tez Johnson, Jacoby Myers, Kamani Vidal) and low-end QBs.

6. Injury and Practice Report Recap (AFC Focus)

[15:52-20:03]

• Running backs missing Wednesday practice: R. Stevenson, A. Jones, R. Dowdle, J. Cook, B. Irving, T. Benson, N. Chubb, D. Swift.
• Main takeaway: Thursday/Friday reports are pivotal but expect tough choices for TNF.
• Ray Davis as a James Cook replacement: “He’s now 22% rostered and they get the Dolphins. ... Not a bad idea.” — Adam [18:04]

7. Game-by-Game: Key Start/Sit Spotlight

Pittsburgh Steelers at Los Angeles Chargers

[22:41, 28:29, 30:45]

• WR rankings: McConkey > Johnston > Allen > Metcalf > Austin (Jamie’s ranks)
• Heath & Jamie agree: “Start Jalen Warren. He’s a high-end RB2 even in tough matchups.” — Heath [32:02]

New England Patriots at Tampa Bay Buccaneers

[23:28, 24:01, 36:27]

• Rashad White: “Must-start in PPR due to pass game usage.” — Jamie [24:08]
• Travion Henderson & Sean Tucker: Not trustworthy, considered “reluctant starts” at best.
• WR options bleak: Only Emeka Egbuka qualifies as a confident start.

Baltimore Ravens at Minnesota Vikings

[25:01, 48:24]

• Jordan Addison vs. Vikings RBs: Lean Addison; both RBs are only modest options.
• Zay Flowers: Locked in as a WR1 for all analysts (“must start”).
• TJ Hockenson: Trending down; “only 3 targets each of last 2 games.” — Jamie [52:10]

Atlanta Falcons at Indianapolis Colts (Germany Game)

[25:41, 61:02]

• Drake London & Michael Pittman: Expected to “start even if shadowed.”
• Tyler Warren vs. Pitts: “Flip a coin, but Pitts has the better matchup.”

Jacksonville Jaguars at Houston Texans

[26:05, 66:55]

• Travis Etienne: “Low-end RB1/high-end RB2; expect 11-12 PPR points.” — Jamie [67:12]
• Nico Collins: “Reluctant start, but you’re putting him in your lineup.” — Adam [69:27]
• Tank Dell/Josh Downs: Quality low-end starts/flexes if healthy.

Buffalo Bills at Miami Dolphins

[26:08, 54:03]

• Bills WRs: Khalil Shakir "just lives at No. 30" in rankings — Jamie [54:41].
• Dalton Kincaid: Top-5 option.
• **Start all Dolphins “staples” — Mostert, Achane, Waddle.

Cleveland Browns at New York Jets

[26:40, 72:42]

• Favorites: Quinchon Judkins (RB) is the consensus must-start over Garrett Wilson (WR).
• Both teams' DSTs are elite plays.
• TEs: Harold Fannin slightly above Njoku; both viable given landscape.

Memorable Quotes & Statistical Nuggets

• Heath on LAC WRs without Joe Alt:
  “Herbert’s had 184 drop backs with Alt … 8.3 yards/attempt. Without him, 6.5. It’s just been a huge difference when Alt’s not on the field.” [04:37]
• Jamie on DK Metcalf's profile:
  “He’s touching on or bust because if he’s not scoring, he’s not helping your fantasy team for the most part.” [11:39]
• Adam on Rashad White’s volatility:
  “I wonder if he lost his goal-line role, because they were using Tucker there last week.” [25:01]
• Heath on Target Share in GB:
  “Tucker Kraft catches the ball 5 yards away, then runs for 30. I don’t think Luke Musgrave is doing that.” [07:55]
• Jamie on Shakir’s Flex Value:
  “He’s just 30. That’s his parking spot. Like there’s nobody taking it from him.” [54:41]
• Heath on the tough running back landscape:
  “There’s not enough starting running backs. ... That’s why I said Bam Knight was the RB to avoid.” [13:38]
• Adam, recurring stat:
  “The Bears are giving up 2.21 fantasy points per target to WRs for the season.” [09:01]

Important Timestamps

| Topic/Segment | Timestamp | |-----------------------------------|----------------| | Episode/Theme Intro | 01:51–02:37 | | Starts of the Week | 02:37–06:38 | | Chargers WR/Herbert Discussion | 04:37–06:38, 22:41–30:12 | | Sits: Addison, Walker, Metcalf | 09:49–13:38 | | RB Injury Recap | 15:52–20:03 | | Game-by-Game: Quick Hit Rankings | 22:41–43:55 | | Tight End Streamer Spotlight | 39:59, 40:20, 72:00 | | Flex/Start-Sit Rapid-Fire | 38:27–43:55 | | Mailbag + Chat Q&A | 55:49–66:40 | | Jacksonville at Houston | 66:28–71:51 | | Cleveland at Jets | 72:00–78:00 |

Conclusion

Despite tricky injuries and bye weeks, the hosts’ AFC Week 10 analysis gives managers a clear read on start/sit pivots, especially for polarizing players like Quinton Johnston, Ken Walker, and Rashad White. Chargers, Browns, and Jets debates dominate, while TE is the surprise position of the week for upside streamers. The message: lean into the premium matchups (RB/catching backs, TEs), and be wary of risky RB plays and inconsistent WR/TEs with bad QB play.

For more game-by-game NFC breakdowns, check out tomorrow’s episode!