Fantasy Football Today — Start or Sit (AFC): Woody Marks SZN! How About DK Metcalf? Deebo Samuel? Quinshon Judkins?

Podcast Date: November 13, 2025
Hosts/Analysts: Adam Aizer, Dave Richard, Jamey Eisenberg, Heath Cummings
Topics: Week 11 AFC ‘Start or Sit’ – Deep dives on fantasy values, injury updates, game-by-game analysis, and debates on trending players such as Woody Marks, DK Metcalf, Deebo Samuel, Quinshon Judkins, plus key rankings, starts, sits, and sleeper picks.

Episode Overview

This episode focuses on AFC "Start or Sit" recommendations for Week 11 of the NFL fantasy football season. The FFT crew breaks down eight key AFC games, providing their top starts, sits, and sleeper picks, evaluating recent performances, debating contentious fantasy assets, and analyzing the latest injury/news updates. Notably, they discuss the rise of Woody Marks, concerns with DK Metcalf, whether to trust Deebo Samuel, and frustrations with some prominent running backs and wide receivers.

Top Start Recommendations

Jamey Eisenberg's Starts of the Week (00:59)

• Justin Herbert (Chargers @ Jaguars)

  • Had at least 22.8 points in four straight games prior to last week.
  • Jaguars have been "horrible against quarterbacks” (01:34).
  • "Love the setup for him" — Jamey (00:59)

• Woody Marks (Texans @ Titans)

  • Against the Titans was his best game; "taking more control of the backfield" with 80% snap share last week (00:59).
  • "If they went back to Nick Chubb...I’d be shocked” (01:49).

• Jauan Jennings (Cardinals vs. ? - Presumably Cardinals at Browns)

  • Cardinals struggle with No. 1 WRs; stepping up with Marvin Harrison Jr. out (00:59, 02:09).
  • “I think there’s an opportunity for Jennings to keep going as the, at least for now, the de facto alpha of this receiving core.” (02:09)

Heath Cummings' Starts of the Week (02:35)

• RJ Harvey (Broncos @ Chiefs)

  • Not a great matchup, but clear volume edge: 50 carries this season, next closest RBs just 3 (02:48).
  • “He's made splash plays. He's going to get the opportunity...Just start him.” (02:48)

• Joe Flacco (Browns @ Steelers)

  • Top streaming QB: “He’s going to throw the ball 40+ times...His start percentage still just 29%” (02:48).
  • Steelers “not that good,” especially when Flacco gets the ball out quickly.

• Khalil Shakir (Bills vs. Bucs)

  • Consistently 13-12 FFP, could spike to 20+ if he scores (02:48).
  • “He’s been a really steady 13-12 fantasy points. With no Dalton Kincaid, might see that target volume inch up.” (02:48)

Key Players to Avoid

Heath's Sits (04:34)

• Baker Mayfield (Bucs @ Bills):

  • "Bills have not allowed [over] 16 fantasy points to a QB for eight straight weeks.” (04:34)
  • Less running, lower implied total than usual.

• Ken Walker (Seahawks @ Rams):

  • "Don’t start Ken Walker…or Zach Charbonnet. Don’t start a running back against the Rams." (05:30)

• Jordan Addison (Vikings vs. Bears):

  • Concerns about pass volume and target share with Justin Jefferson back (05:30).

Jamey’s Sits (06:56)

• Sam Darnold (49ers @ Rams):

  • Turnovers, inconsistent fantasy output despite sometimes strong play.
  • “I just don't expect him to have one of his more dominant games.” (07:00)

• Courtland Sutton (Broncos @ Chiefs):

  • Struggling recently, not expecting a reversal against a strong Chiefs D.

• Deebo Samuel (49ers @ Dolphins):

  • “You got lucky that he scored a touchdown last week...Three of four starts with Mariota have been under 29 yards.” (07:36)
  • Dolphins “keep wide receivers out of the end zone.”

Major News and Notes (09:50-14:11)

• QB Injuries:
  • Lamar Jackson (knee) expected to play.
  • J.J. McCarthy (hand) expected to play.
  • Joe Flacco (shoulder), Davis Mills prepping to start for Texans.
• RBs:
  • Ramandre Stevenson OUT (Thursday).
  • Isaiah Pacheco, Rico Dowdle, Donovan Knight (monitor).
  • Chris Rodriguez (commanders) emerging as viable waiver RB.
• WRs:
  • A.J. Brown frustrated, not happy with usage ("If you got me in fantasy, get rid of me") (11:01).
  • Marvin Harrison Jr. OUT at least a week (appendicitis).
  • Michael Wilson is a waiver target.
• Other:
  • Sam Laporta (TE, Lions) missed practice (back).
  • Bengals D-linemen out; impacts run/pass game against them.

Game-by-Game: "One Question" Analysis & Player Debates

Kansas City Chiefs @ Denver Broncos (14:59+)

• Patrick Mahomes:
  • Still a start despite tough matchups vs DEN recently; Denver missing key defenders this week (21:38).
• Chiefs RBs:
  • Kareem Hunt—“Touchdown or bust...he's 20-24 [RB] for me.” Jamie (23:38). Judkins > Hunt.
• Woody Marks vs. RJ Harvey:
  • Jamie: Marks. | Heath: Harvey (“they’re both starts, though.”) (06:19).
• Broncos WRs:
  • Jamie: Franklin. | Heath: Sutton. Both “number three” WRs. (28:35)

Washington Commanders @ Miami Dolphins (Spain Game)

• Commanders Players: Not confident in any, maybe Mariota as a streamer (15:29, 15:47).
• Dolphins:
  • Tua: Jamie high on him. Heath: “Streamer, could be a disaster but great matchup.” (35:40, 36:18)
  • Waddle/Achan – set-and-forget. Debo Samuel splits/debate (32:41-33:14).
  • Chris Rodriguez: Flex in standard, not a must-start (33:45).

Tampa Bay Buccaneers @ Buffalo Bills

• Baker Mayfield Debate:
  • Jamie more optimistic due to game script; Heath would SIT him (42:03).
• Bucs RBs:
  • Both Rashad White and Sean Tucker “are flexes at best.” Heath leans White in PPR, Tucker for big plays (43:46).

Cincinnati Bengals @ Pittsburgh Steelers (55:01+)

• Joe Flacco vs. Aaron Rodgers:
  • Both are starts, but Flacco slightly preferred (55:20).
  • Flacco “top 10ish QB this week,” but expectations should be tempered—“this feels like a 322 and 2" game (56:09).
• Chase Brown:
  • Involved, but only a back-end RB2 unless he pops in passing game (57:43).
• Steelers:
  • Jalen Warren: Love him as top-12 RB (55:23).
  • Calvin Austin: Sleepy PPR dart throw. Five or more targets in most games (60:15).
  • Pat Freiermuth: Good streamer, “great matchup” vs. Bengals (60:47).

Dallas Cowboys @ Las Vegas Raiders

• Dak Prescott: Top-five QB.
• Javonte Williams: Must start unless loaded at RB, despite lack of receiving (49:12).
• Raiders passing game: Gino Smith (if you have to), Brock Bowers a must start at TE, Trey Tucker & Tyler Lockett deep flyers (50:27).
• Ashton Jeanty: Both Heath and Jamie rank him above RJ Harvey and Woody Marks (53:19-53:32).

Chargers @ Jaguars

• Herbert: Jamie’s “start of the week.”
• Kamani Vidal: Start.
• Ladd McConkey: Clear #1 WR.
• Arande Gadsden: As a tight end, must start (62:20+).
• Chargers WRs: Quentin Johnston over Keenan Allen, both as WR3/flex (63:01).
• ETN: Jamie lowest on him (outside top 20), Heath confident must-start (64:20).

Baltimore Ravens @ Cleveland Browns

• Derrick Henry: Still a top-15 RB – “Not thinking about sitting him,” per Jamie (68:55).
• Quinshon Judkins: Trending down, but still RB2; concerns about offense but volume should still be there (71:50).
• Browns TE situation: Fanon over Njoku, Najoku only a stash now (73:04, 73:56).

Houston Texans @ Tennessee Titans

• Woody Marks: Trending lead back; some concern as Texans OC “won’t pre-determine elevated workload,” but beat writer says he’s the new leader (77:39-78:55).
• Texans starts: Schultz, Nico Collins, Woody Marks.
• Titans RBs: Tyjae Spears gets nod over Henry for PPR, but neither is a strong recommend (74:50).

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Woody Marks’ backfield takeover:
  “If they went back to Nick Chubb...I’d be shocked” — Jamey (01:49)

• A.J. Brown’s Fantasy Value:
  "If you've got me in fantasy, get rid of me." — A.J. Brown via Twitch, paraphrased by Dave (11:01)

• On Debo Samuel’s Usage:
  “You got lucky that he scored a touchdown last week...Three of four starts with Mariota have been under 29 yards.” — Jamey (07:36)

• On Flacco’s Streaming Value:
  “He’s going to throw the ball 40+ times…and the Steelers defense isn’t that good, especially when Flacco gets the ball out in less than 2 1/2 seconds.” — Heath (02:48)

• Mayfield’s Recent Play:
  “He has not one single rush attempt in his last three games.” — Heath (04:34)

• On Zach Ertz:
  "He's in that group... you can see a path to success, but also potential pitfalls." — Jamie (31:34)

Timestamps for Key Segments

• 00:59: Jamey’s start recommendations.
• 01:49: Woody Marks enthusiasm.
• 02:48: Heath’s favorite starts (Harvey, Flacco, Shakir).
• 04:34: Heath’s players to avoid (Mayfield, Walker, Addison).
• 06:56: Jamey’s sits (Darnold, Sutton, Deebo).
• 09:50-14:11: News & notes (injuries, depth chart changes, etc.)
• 14:59+: Game-by-game analysis and debates:
  • Chiefs @ Broncos (15:14, 21:38),
  • Washington @ Miami (15:29, 31:13+),
  • Tampa Bay @ Buffalo (38:36+),
  • Dallas @ Las Vegas (49:05+),
  • Bengals @ Steelers (55:01+),
  • Chargers @ Jaguars (62:03+),
  • Ravens @ Browns (68:55+),
  • Texans @ Titans (74:32+)
• 31:34: Zach Ertz streamer debate.
• 36:11: Tua debate.
• 42:03: Mayfield vs. Bills DST discussion.
• 53:19-53:32: Ashton Jeanty comparison.
• 60:47: Steelers TE streaming.
• 73:56: Fanon over Njoku as Browns’ TE1.
• 77:21: Summary of Woody Marks’ stats and risk.

Summary of Advice and Insights

• Start recommendations focus on high-volume opportunities, favorable matchups, and shifting backfield usage.
• Sit recommendations are rooted in recent trends, tough matchups, and poor offensive outlooks.
• News and injury updates are integral to lineup decisions; monitor late-week reports.
• Debates highlight subtle differences in analysts’ rankings, giving listeners multiple perspectives.
• A recurring theme: volatility at RB2/flex, with names like Woody Marks, RJ Harvey, and Kareem Hunt under heavy scrutiny.
• Deep sleepers and desperation plays are covered for those seeking edges off the waiver wire.
• Listener questions integrated throughout to offer practical application of the discussed advice.

Useful for Listeners

This episode is indispensable for AFC fantasy managers heading into Week 11, richly covering every significant AFC storyline, with reasoned debates on hot-button players. The unique FFT banter keeps the episode lively while delivering high-quality, actionable advice.