Fantasy Football Today – "Start or Sit (NFC): A.J. Brown, Sam Darnold, Jameson Williams, Giants Passing Game and More"

Date: November 14, 2025
Hosts/Analysts: Adam Aizer, Dave Richard, Jamey Eisenberg, Heath Cummings

Episode Overview

This episode is the weekly NFC "Start or Sit" rundown, focusing on key fantasy questions, tough lineup calls, and deep-dive insights on important NFC matchups in Week 11. Adam, Dave, and Jamey break down tough decisions around players like A.J. Brown, Sam Darnold, Jameson Williams, Giants pass catchers, as well as the impact of injuries, matchups, and late-season narratives for fantasy success. The tone is friendly and analytical, with lots of practical advice and on-the-spot rankings.

Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. Running Back Debates: TreVeyon Henderson vs. Breece Hall

• Ownership Joy: Panelists discussed the joy and regret of rostering Travion Henderson after his big Thursday night (32.3 PPR points) and compared him with Breece Hall for the rest of season.
• Uncertainty with Coaching Decisions: While Henderson’s recent role and workload are impressive, Mike Vrabel’s usage patterns and Ramondre Stevenson’s health inject risk.
  • Jamey: "If you told me Ramondre is done or hey, it's Henderson's job, I'll take Henderson." (03:10)
  • Dave: "The efficiency wasn't great. There's room for improvement…It just comes down to whether you trust Vrabel to really lean into it." (03:20)
• Breece Hall Volatility: Hall is considered matchup-dependent with a rollercoaster point output and a mixed schedule ahead. Regardless, his touch floor is high.
  • Jamie: "The environment that he's in right now is so bad ... I don't love those matchups" (05:03)
  • Dave: "Is there a single matchup there where you think Breece won't get 15 touches?" (06:11)

Touch Expectation:
Both are considered mid-RB2s as long as situations remain unchanged, but either could become a league-winner with the right injury or depth chart shift.

2. Philadelphia Eagles Offense: What To Make of A.J. Brown, Devonta Smith, and Jameson Williams

• A.J. Brown ‘Squeaky Wheel’ Potential?

  • Dave and Jamey debated whether Brown, amidst some public frustration and low yardage, is slated for a ‘squeaky wheel’ bounce back, especially as the Lions defense plays a lot of man coverage—a look Brown has historically thrived against.
    • Dave: "We've seen a much higher target per route run rate for A.J. Brown against man-to-man coverage. The Lions play the fourth-most man." (19:19)
  • Jamey is skeptical that the team will actively force him targets, pointing to past stretches where heavy usage did not yield big production.
    • Jamey: "I just don't know if we're going to see … a ten-plus target game for A.J. Brown because we want to make him happy. I just don't think that's the case." (30:42)

• Start/Sit Hierarchy:
  Brown and Smith are both viewed as high-end WR2s, with slight preference varying by analyst and league format.
  Jameson Williams is an upside WR3/flex with more value in three-receiver leagues. Potential for big plays vs. Philly’s secondary, especially with the continued uptick in role.

• Jameson Williams Utilization Concern:

  • Noted that many of Jamo’s best plays came with St. Brown off the field, raising questions on his weekly target floor (33:05).

3. Quarterback Rankings and Sleepers

• Sam Darnold vs. Other Mid-Tier QBs:

  • Debate around Darnold’s volatility and upside as a streamer, especially in Rams-Seahawks likely shootout (48:17).
  • Adam is optimistic (preaches a 35-point upside!), but Dave and Jamey rank him as a high-floor, high-risk, mid-QB2.
    • Dave: "If he's averaging two [turnovers] a game … that's a pretty big issue … at best a reluctant start and not a top 12 quarterback." (48:22)
    • Adam: "I think he has 35-point upside and I think nobody else would feel that way, but I see it could be a shootout." (51:18)

• Brock Purdy’s Ceiling Post-Injury:

  • Cautious optimism for Purdy (returning from injury and against a tough Arizona defense). Not a consensus start, but a viable streamer in superflex.
  • Potential for capped passing volume due to 49ers’ game scripts (64:52).

4. Giants Passing Game and Tight End Streamers

• Wandale Robinson and Theo Johnson as DFS/Redraft Plays:
  • If Slayton is out, Wandale Robinson gets a huge bump – especially in full PPR formats, and is considered a strong WR3/flex play (55:20, 61:56).
  • Theo Johnson rises up the tight end streaming ranks if LaPorta is limited or Slayton is out, due to projected target funnel (55:30).
    • Jamey: "If Slayton's out, I'll take [Johnson over Laporta]." (55:40)

5. Notable Other Starts & Sits Across NFC Matchups

• Chicago @ Minnesota:
  • Confident starts: Caleb Williams, DeAndre Swift, Justin Jefferson, Aaron Jones, Rome Odunze, Loveland (borderline TE1).
  • "Jones has last 13 games against the Bears averaging 18.1 PPR." (41:40)
  • Jefferson is a must-start even if recent production is down; Odunze is a solid WR2/3.
• Rams vs. Seahawks:
  • Stafford is a confident QB1. Kupp and Puka are must-starts.
  • Kyren Williams: Reluctant start (mid/low RB2), can't be benched for most unless the alternative is a clear ascending option (22:40).
  • Seahawks RBs: Zach Charbonnet preferred over Kenneth Walker due to usage/trust concerns (52:15).
• 49ers at Cardinals:
  • McCaffrey, Kittle – Set-and-forget.
  • Jauan Jennings is the top SF WR option with Pearsall less trusted coming off injury.
  • On Arizona: Michael Wilson and Amari Demercado are the top streamers (weighted by format and injury status).

6. Injuries & Matchups That Could Swing Fantasy Outcomes

• Lane Johnson and Cam Jurgens returning for Eagles helps the OL (17:49).
• The Raiders might be down three OL, a concern for their run/pass game (18:03).
• Key defensive back injuries for Lions (Terry Arnold, Kirby Joseph) might open up more for Eagles receivers (18:38).

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On A.J. Brown’s “squeaky wheel” situation:
  "You hope the squeaky wheel happens...this doesn't seem like he's, he's clearly not been involved as much as we'd like." — Jamey Eisenberg (29:42)
• On Sam Darnold’s upside vs. risk:
  "Whenever he throws, he's been so efficient, so good...I think he has 35-point upside and I think nobody else would feel that way." — Adam Aizer (51:18)
• On uncertainty with the Rams RB job:
  “But he’s not going to play 90% of the snaps like last night… and he doesn’t work near the goal line… makes me nervous.” — Dave Richard (06:35)
• On Giants pass catchers if Slayton out:
  “There’s a chance we get 10+ targets for Wandale Robinson and 10+ for Theo Johnson… usually is with Jameis [Winston]…” — Jamey Eisenberg (57:46)

Timestamps for Key Segments

• RB debate: TreVeyon Henderson vs Breece Hall: 03:01–07:52
• AJ Brown, Devonta Smith, Jameson Williams Outlook: 19:11–33:46
• Lions-Eagles, Game of the Week Deep Dive: 26:08–36:15
• Giants passing preview (Wandale/Theo) and NYG/GB game: 55:20–62:19
• Chicago/Minnesota matchup breakdown: 37:19–44:34
• Seahawks at Rams (Sam Darnold, RBs, general outlook): 46:38–54:09
• 49ers at Cardinals, SF receiving ranks, Purdy analysis: 63:46–66:52

Fantasy Advice Bullets

• Start: Wandale Robinson (if Slayton out), Theo Johnson as TE streamer, Jameson Williams in 3-WR/flex, Jauan Jennings as WR3/DFS punt, Rome Odunze (WR2/3), Aaron Jones (strong RB2 this week), both Eagles WRs (Brown/Smith high-end WR2s).
• Sit/Reluctant: David Montgomery (downside risk vs Eagles), Kyren Williams (bad matchup/usage drift), Seahawks RBs (prefer Charbonnet), Giants TEs other than Johnson.
• Monitor injuries: Lions DBs, Slayton status, LaPorta.
• DFS/GPP: Jamison Williams, Wandale Robinson, Theo Johnson (super-flex/TE premium).
• DST: Packers (top play), Rams over Seahawks in matchup this week.

Recap Summary

The panel provided a thorough, dynamic breakdown of NFC start/sit decisions highlighting context beyond just numbers—usage trends, coaching risk, opponent matchups and injury situations, all with the signature FFT humor and debate. AJ Brown's bounce-back potential, Wandale Robinson’s sudden opportunity, and Sam Darnold’s streamer appeal all took center stage, alongside deeper waiver discussions and practical answers for every fantasy format.

Listeners came away with a strong sense of which fringe players and upside flexes could make the difference in a crucial Week 11, and key stats and storylines were frequently cited to back up each recommendation.

For full rankings and last-minute updates, check the FFT crew’s columns and Sunday morning start/sit live streams.