Fantasy Football Today – Week 11 Recap

Episode: "Week 11 Recap! Big Injuries, Surprising Studs, Worryometer and More"
Date: November 17, 2025
Hosts: Adam Aizer, Dave Richard, Jamey Eisenberg, Heath Cummings
Theme: Detailed recap of NFL Week 11, with a focus on major injuries, surprising breakout players, the “Worryometer” segment for top names, waiver wire priorities, and key observations to help fantasy football managers make informed decisions heading into Week 12.

Episode Overview

The FFT crew recaps an injury-marred and unpredictable Week 11, highlighting unusual stat lines, an influx of waiver wire targets, and fantasy-relevant trends. They dissect player performances, flag early waiver targets, and work through major questions using the “Worryometer” to gauge panic levels surrounding some of the league's biggest stars. The hosts also answer burning fantasy queries and offer actionable guidance ahead of the crucial playoff stretch.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. The Weirdest Week Yet: Stat Leaders & Positional Outliers

• Quarterbacks Underwhelm: Only two QBs scored more than 26 fantasy points, and odd names topped the leaderboards, highlighting a week of poor quarterback play and trickle-down struggles for receivers.

• Surprise Standouts: Players like Jacoby Brissett, Michael Wilson, Sean Tucker, and Teteroa McMillan shocked with top performances.

  “It's wild. They keep falling behind big early, too. This whole offense is riding on the arm of Jacoby Brissett. It's crazy.”
  — Adam Aizer (03:37)

2. Major Injuries: Fantasy Fallout

• Notable Injuries: Drake London, Josh Jacobs, Jalen Warren, Michael Penix, Amari Demercado, Calvin Ridley (season-ending), among others, left or missed time.

• Waiver Wire Priorities: Emmanuel Wilson (Raiders), Kenneth Gainwell (Steelers), Michael Wilson (Cardinals), and Donovan Knight (Cardinals) named as urgent pickups depending on injury updates.

  “Emmanuel Wilson obviously is going to be the headliner... There'll be a lot of quarterbacks as usual. So be interesting, Gainwell.”
  — Jamey Eisenberg (24:24)

3. Biggest Winners & Losers of the Week

Winners

• Teteroa McMillan: Exploded with 8 catches, 130 yards, and 2 TDs (25:21).
• Sean Tucker: 19 carries, 106 yards, 2 TDs; added receiving score (26:59).
• Michael Wilson: 15 catches, 185 yards on 18 targets reflects volume upside (29:03).
• Chris Rodriguez & Deebo Samuel: Commanders’ rook showed usage; Deebo productive with added opportunity.

Losers

• Sam Darnold: “What a disgusting performance... four interceptions. I think we can stop with this whole, like, if...he throws a lot, why would they ever have a game where he throws a lot?” — Heath Cummings (05:53)
• Romo Odunze: Disappointing output with more bust weeks than booms lately; trust is eroding (32:30).

4. The Worryometer – Should You Panic?

A famous FFT segment. Each host assigns a “worry” level (0-10) for slumping or injured stars:

• Lamar Jackson: Medium panic due to brutal upcoming schedule (Jets, Bengals, Steelers).

• Quinshon Judkins: 6-7, mostly due to O-line/play around him crumbling (08:49).

• Lad McConkey: Little genuine worry; entire Chargers offense had a poor week, but talent and role remain (10:26).

• Patrick Mahomes: Level-headed (1-3), focus on poor OL/run help but still a weekly start (13:22).

• Justin Jefferson: Moderate concern (5/10); team volume and QB play limiting previous first-round upside (17:44).

  “It's just worried enough to realize that you're not going to get first round value out of him... there's no way you're going to bench him unless you're just absolutely loaded at wide receiver.”
  — Dave Richard (17:44)

5. Observations & Strategic Notes by Position

Running Back

• RB Committee Woes: Kyren Williams, DeAndre Swift, and others questioned as timeshares and backfield volatility rise.
• Sean Tucker & Bucky Irving: Tucker’s explosion makes him this week’s “new Rico Dowdle,” but committee concerns remain.
• Waiver Notes: Tyron Tracy Jr., Chris Rodriguez are streamers, but environment-dependent.

Wide Receiver

• Michael Wilson/Teteroa McMillan: Injury beneficiaries, strong PPR appeal in short term.
• Nico Collins: Continuing to outperform expectations with solid volume regardless of QB.
• Panthers WRs: Fluctuating usage as Bryce Young’s weekly variance persists.

Tight End

• Cole Kmet vs. Colston Loveland: “As long as Cole Kmet stays healthy, Colston Loveland's not a thing.” — Heath Cummings (46:33)
• Harold Fannin Jr.: May be droppable for higher-upside streamers like Juwan Johnson.

Quarterback

• Waiver Wire Streamers: Brissett, Purdy, and others remain key for playoff-bound teams facing schedule crunches.
• Injury Fallout: Michael Penix, etc., force questions for superflex/2QB managers.

Notable Quotes & Moments

• Biggest Winner:
  "You should take your victory lap. It was probably your best Sunday morning of the season... Michael Wilson—he might have been wide receiver one."
  — Heath Cummings to Adam Aizer (04:08)
• Biggest Loser:
  "What a disgusting performance from [Sam Darnold]. Four interceptions... I think we can stop with this whole, like, if it's a game where he throws a lot, why would they ever have a game where he throws a lot?"
  — Heath Cummings (05:53)
• On Jefferson’s Struggles:
  "A good week from him at this point is 14 PPR points and no one drafted him for 14 PPR points."
  — Dave Richard (19:09)
• Waiver Wire Urgency:
  "It's a much busier waiver wire week this week than it was in week 11 for sure... It's going to be a long one."
  — Adam Aizer (24:01)
• RB Uncertainty:
  "Clearly if your trade deadline has not happened yet, [Ken Walker III] should be one of the biggest sell-high candidates you can find."
  — Jamie Eisenberg (62:21)
• Kyren Williams Panic?
  "At some point, Adam, you're just gonna have to throw your arms up and say, all right, I'm starting Kyren."
  — Dave Richard (64:06)

Timestamps for Key Segments

• Top Performers Recap: 02:26–03:37
• Biggest Winners/Losers: 04:08–07:44
• Worryometer Segment: 07:56–19:50
• Major Injury News: 19:50–24:24
• Waiver Wire Early Preview: 24:24–25:21
• Game-by-Game Recap (selected highlights):
  • Miami vs. Washington: 43:30
  • Chicago vs. Minnesota: 46:33
  • Carolina vs. Atlanta: 48:55
  • Rams vs. Seahawks: 60:49–66:00
  • San Francisco vs. Arizona: 69:41
  • Denver vs. Kansas City: 73:13
• RB “Goal Line”/Committee Discussion: 42:07–43:30
• Wave Wire Priorities and Winners: 24:24–31:16
• Comparing and Trading Running Backs: 64:53–68:22

Waiver Wire, Add/Drop, and Playoff Strategy (Week 12 Look-Ahead)

• Top Pickups: Emmanuel Wilson, Kenneth Gainwell, Michael Wilson, Donovan Knight (key injury replacements)
• Streaming QBs: Jacoby Brissett, Brock Purdy, possible matchups based on schedule/injury
• Running Back Replacements: Chris Rodriguez, Sean Tucker, Tyron Tracy Jr.
• Droppable Players: Zach Ertz, Shakari Crosskamer, struggling handcuffs or WRs with no clear path

Final Takeaways

Week 11 was a wild ride—the most unpredictable so far. Major injuries will shake up every position, triggering one of the deepest waiver wire runs of the season. Savvy fantasy managers must pivot quickly, stack up high-upside options, and avoid chasing last week’s points without considering context and role. With playoffs around the corner, the right roster tweaks now could win your league.

For a full breakdown, including specific player recommendations and matchup previews, check back for the FFT crew’s midweek and mailbag episodes.