Fantasy Football Today (Nov 11, 2025): Waiver Wire! Joe Burrow, Sean Tucker, Emari DeMarcado, a PHI-GB Dud & More

Episode Overview

In this episode, hosts Adam Aizer, Dave Richard, and Jamie Eisenberg break down Week 11's fantasy football waiver wire, discuss the top stash-and-stream candidates, and tackle the underwhelming landscape at several positions. With mainstays like Joe Burrow emerging as late-season league-winning stashes, and running backs like Sean Tucker and Emari DeMarcado jockeying for immediate and future value, the crew delivers actionable advice for managers eyeing playoff runs. The discussion also covers quarterback roulette in New York and Green Bay, the persistent tight end injury bug, and the elusive wide receiver breakouts amid injuries and depth-chart turbulence.

Key Waiver Wire Priorities

Top Waiver Wire Stashes & Streams (03:01–07:56)

• Joe Burrow (QB, Bengals): Easily top stash, "could be a league winner for obvious reasons." (Dave, 03:06)
• Sean Tucker (RB, Buccaneers): Trending to more work, nine and twelve carries in his last two games. "Should get more playing time moving forward." (Dave, 03:43)
• Emari DeMarcado (RB, Cardinals): “Looks like he’s going to be the lead running back for the Cardinals...played well each of the last two weeks.” (Jamie, 04:32)
• Brenton Strange (TE, Jaguars): Deep-league stash for those desperate at tight end.

Waiver Priorities (Jamie, 04:32):

1. Burrow (stash & future upside)
2. DeMarcado (possible immediate RB1 for ARI)
3. Tucker (flex play with upside if Irving remains sidelined)

Notable Discussion Points

Joe Burrow Analysis (07:56–09:11)

• Availability/Caution Flags: Only 50% rostered; IR spot suggested.
• Comeback Timeline: "Wants to come back around Thanksgiving," but Cincy’s record could influence team decision.
• Fantasy Playoff Schedule: “Baltimore, at Miami, Arizona. Weeks 15, 16, 17 fantasy playoffs—Joe Burrow, 300 yards, three touchdowns.” (Dave, 08:52)
• Worth Adding: “Pick him up and hope for the best because you could have a league-winning player.” (Adam, 09:34)

FAB Bidding (10:37–11:29)

• Burrow Budget: “Go as high as 11%...a lot of people in your league will go 10 to get Joe Burrow on their squad. So spend the extra buck.” (Dave, 10:44)
• Overall Approach: "Spend what you have to spend. I wouldn’t go crazy for it…playoff roster as explosive as it can be." (Jamie, 11:02)

Positional Priorities & Insights

Quarterback Options (22:41–25:27)

• Best for Week 11 Start:
  1. Jacoby Brissett (vs SF)
  2. Tua Tagovailoa (vs WAS)
  3. Marcus Mariota (vs MIA)
• Stash: Joe Burrow
• Other Notables: Geno Smith (vs DAL), Joe Flacco, Aaron Rodgers as high-upside short-term options.
• Who to Bench: Jared Goff (tough matchup), Bo Nix, Jordan Love. Start Flacco over Mayfield/Hurts, start Rodgers just ahead of waiver adds.

Running Back Adds (26:16–28:14)

• Tier:
  1. Emari DeMarcado
  2. Tyler Allgeier
  3. Devin Singletary
  4. Sean Tucker (preferably as a flex, Jamie's preference over Rashaad White, 26:52)
  5. Tyjae Spears (deep-league floor play)
  6. Brian Robinson Jr. (solid recent production)

Wide Receiver Adds (28:53–31:38)

• Top 3 Waiver Wideouts:
  1. Christian Watson (main upside play with Romeo Doubs injury)
  2. Darius Slayton (if Jameis starts at QB for NYG)
  3. Parker Washington (volume-based, one-week appeal)
  • Bonus: DonTayvion Wicks (deep leagues, more targets than Watson last week)

Tight End Adds (31:51–33:04)

• Best Waiver TEs:
  1. Dalton Schultz
  2. David Njoku
  3. Brenton Strange (especially if Schultz/Kincaid miss time)
• Sleeper Deep-league Adds: Noah Fant, Cade Otton, Friermuth (vs CIN)

News & Notable Quotes

Giants QB/Roster Turmoil (17:29–19:34)

• The crew debates if Jackson Dart should play coming off his fourth concussion evaluation. Adam: “If he’s healthy, he needs to play. He’s only gotten what, like, what, six starts…he needs to play.”

Injury Roundup & Updates (20:05–21:41)

• Key players to watch: Alex Singleton (DEN), Isaiah Pacheco (possible miss), Garrett Wilson (NYJ, out at least 3–4 weeks), Rashod Bateman (ankle not serious), Bucky Irving (TB, no timetable).
• Other notes: Dalton Kincaid (week-to-week), Marlon Humphrey (BAL, finger) is a defensive blow for opposing WRs.

Deeper League & Streamer Pickups (43:43–48:06)

Deeper League Quarterbacks

• Geno Smith (a fallback for DAL matchup, “the pocket is going to collapse,” Dave, 59:22)
• Davis Mills, Mac Jones (long-shot superflex streamers)

Deeper League Running Backs

• Michael Carter (play if ARI RBs remain out)
• Jeremy McNichols

Deeper League WR Targets

• Luther Burden (possible role increase in CHI)
• DonTayvion Wicks (GB)
• Cedric Tillman, Chimere Dike, Jalen Naylor (deep stashes)

TE Fliers

• Brenton Strange, Pat Friermuth, Dawson Knox, Noah Fant

Defensive & Kicker Streamers (35:34–36:53)

• DSTs: Chiefs (vs DEN), Falcons, Cowboys, Dolphins
  • “Chiefs just given what they’re looking at right now have a chance to help you out.” (Jamie)
• Kickers: Tyler Loop, Harrison Butker, Andres Borregales, Zane Gonzalez

Timestamps of Notable Segments

• Waiver Wire Top Priorities: 02:56–07:56
• Burrow Playoff Value: 08:52–09:11
• FAB Bidding on Waivers: 10:37–11:29
• Top QBs for Week 11: 22:41–25:27
• Running Back Targets Discussion: 26:16–28:14
• Wide Receiver Priorities: 28:53–31:38
• Tight End Priorities: 31:51–33:04
• Giants QB Rant: 17:29–19:34
• Deep League & Sleeper Adds: 43:43–48:06
• DST and Kicker Streamers: 35:34–36:53

Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Burrow's upside: "Joe Burrow, 300 yards, three touchdowns. I think just the thing you have to know if, if you just started playing this season or haven't followed Joe Burrow's career... that's number one quarterback numbers." (Jamie, 09:11)
• On FAB bidding for Burrow: "Go as high as 11%...always go a little bit higher for the players that could be difference makers." (Dave, 10:44)
• QB Streaming Strategy: “This is just one of those weeks where if you don’t want to necessarily spend to get a replacement option at quarterback, you might not have to and you can still get somebody that can give you some solid production.” (Jamie, 22:41)
• On Darius Slayton if Jameis starts: “Slayton is my favorite player to add at any position.” (Jamie, 62:36)

General Tone & Energy

The conversation is lively, sometimes chaotic, and full of good-natured ribbing, with extended tangents about technical glitches, show resets, and cursing mishaps. The gang repeatedly jokes about “starting over” the show due to technical difficulties and celebrates escaping a hot-mic incident without scandal. The advice is practical, occasionally contrarian (especially about underwhelming talents like Slayton and Allgeier), and always delivered with urgency as fantasy playoff races heat up.

Summary Table: Top Week 11 Waiver Targets

| Position | Priority Player(s) | Comments/Role | |----------|-----------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------| | QB | Joe Burrow (stash), Jacoby Brissett, Tua, Mariota, Flacco, Rodgers | Burrow is stash to win, Brissett/Tua/Mariota high-upside spot starts | | RB | DeMarcado, Tucker, Allgeier, Singletary, Spears, Robinson Jr. | Watch injury reports; none are “slam-dunks” for full-time roles | | WR | Christian Watson, Darius Slayton, Parker Washington, DonTayvion Wicks | Slayton top add if Jameis starts; Watson upside if GB WRs sit | | TE | Dalton Schultz, David Njoku, Brenton Strange, Cade Otton, Friermuth| Tight end landscape murky; Schultz top with health, otherwise stream | | DST | Chiefs, Falcons, Cowboys, Dolphins | Matchup-dependent streaming recommended | | Kicker | Tyler Loop, Borregales, Butker, Gonzalez | Strong legs in good matchups, indoors preferred |

Action Items:
Review your roster for IR/bench stashes, target Burrow/Demarcardo/Tucker where possible, explore QB streams if needed, keep FAB flexibility for late-season difference-makers, and monitor Giants/Packers/Arizona/Tampa RB & WR situations for last-minute role clarity. Consider streaming Chiefs DST and don’t overthink A.J. Brown—his struggles are noted, but matchups could lead to a breakout.

For more strategy and heat-of-the-moment debates, check out the next episode of Fantasy Football Today!