Fantasy Footballers Podcast – Week 11 Studs & Duds + My Guy Redemption Tour

Date: November 17, 2025
Hosts: Andy Holloway, Jason Moore, Mike “The Fantasy Hitman” Wright
Episode Theme:
A wild and injury-ridden Week 11 with low median scores, shocking duds, huge breakout performances, a "My Guy" redemption tour, and a heavy focus on navigating fallout from a brutal week for fantasy rosters.

Episode Overview

This episode opens with the hosts lamenting a “truly insane,” injury-heavy Week 11 that saw more fantasy teams than usual have disastrous scores due to both injuries and lackluster performances from big names. At the same time, select "My Guys" enjoyed vindication with breakout weeks. The show covers the wild swings of Week 11, dives into the biggest “Studs and Duds,” provides context on controversial NFL news and injuries, and offers early advice on coping with the week’s fallout.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Week 11 Chaos: Low Scores and Injuries

• Theme: An unusually low median scoring week, with injuries rocking rosters.
• Format Note: The hosts explain “median leagues” where half the league's score matters for an extra win/loss. Median in their main leagues plummeted to 92 points (03:21), compared to typical weeks (~125).
• “It was a have and have not situation. Your team struggled...there were a lot, like six or seven, other teams in the same boat.” – Jason (03:24)
• Week included a heavy personal tone—Andy (A) went “all in” and traded for Rome Odunze, passing on Tet McMillan, then watched McMillan have a monster game (04:48).

2. Monday Punday & Listener Reactions

• Segments of not-so-lighthearted humor on Week 11 player puns.
• Sample: “Nico Ballin,” “Meat Higgins,” “Quinshawn Butkins,” “Devonte Whiff.” (06:27–07:16)
• The volume of “sad” or “dud”-themed puns reflected the rough week for many managers.

3. NEWS: Notable Incidents, Suspensions, and INJURIES

• Jamar Chase–Jalen Ramsey Incident:

  • On-field scuffle included Chase spitting on Ramsey (08:22–09:30), suggesting Chase may serve a suspension.
  • “He spit on him pretty clearly.” – Mike (09:24)

• Major Injuries: (10:01–18:41)

  • Sam LaPorta: On IR, out at least 4 games (10:11).
  • JK Dobbins: Season-ending Lisfranc injury (10:23).
  • Jaylen Warren: Ankle injury, but could have returned; Gainwell exploded (11:22).
  • Aaron Rodgers: Left wrist injury, possible fracture—pushing to play (11:34).
  • Drake London: PCL sprain, OUT Week 12 and “potentially more.” (16:42)
  • Michael Penix: Likely season-ending knee injury (12:24–12:43).
  • Josh Jacobs: Left knee injury—uncertain but not believed to be season ending (13:47).
  • Calvin Ridley: Came back, broke fibula, likely season ending (14:07).
  • Other notable injuries: Chimray DK (concussion), Kamani Vidal, Bash Tootin, Dylan Gabriel, Amari D. Mercado, Tyler Higbee, and others.

• General Take: The week's major theme is a “red light week”—“the bloodbath of the week.” – Mike (14:30)

4. Studs: Week 11 Breakout Performances (20:43–34:31)

Quarterbacks

• Josh Allen: 6 total TDs; “This is the week you want if you got him, and the week you fear if you’re facing him.” – Jason (21:03)
• Bryce Young: Surprise 31 points.
• Jacoby Brissette: Set an NFL record for completions (47). “He didn’t have Harrison, so he turned Michael Wilson into the league leader in total receiving yards in a game.” – Jason (23:34)
• Brock Purdy & Justin Fields: Respectable outputs; Purdy’s connection with George Kittle remains strong.

Running Backs

• Sean Tucker: Breakout game; “Looked amazing... more impressive was the receiving game.” – Mike (24:31)
• Christian McCaffrey, Trayvon Henderson, Bijan Robinson: “All your dudes are doing it this week” (25:11)
• Gainwell, ETN, Derrick Henry, Achane, James Cook, Charbonnet, Ken Walker, Jameer Gibbs, Singletary/Spears: Notable solid or multi-TD performances.

Wide Receivers

• Tet McMillan: 8/130/2, headline for the “My Guy Redemption Tour.”
• Michael Wilson: 15/185 on 18 targets (28:22–28:31)
• Nico Collins, Christian Watson: Big games with backup QBs.
• Jameson Williams (JMO): 4/88/1, third straight week with a TD; “The window is cracked open for [JMO] to be a league winner.” – Andy (30:18)

Tight Ends

• Trey McBride: Five straight weeks with a TD, “Jacoby Brissette realizes the best tight end in football can also catch touchdowns.” – Mike (31:25)
• George Kittle, Travis Kelce, Mark Andrews: Notable weeks.
• AJ Barner: 10/70 on 11 targets, possible waiver wire discussion.
• Darnell Washington: “The coolest, most dog play of all time… He takes the souls of three [defenders].” – Andy (33:06)

5. Duds: Shocking Letdowns (34:31–57:10)

• Lamar Jackson: “Just 193 passing yards. Barely ran the ball.” – Jason (35:30)

• Jalen Hurts, Jared Goff, JJ McCarthy: Offenses stifled by great defenses or weather

• Big WR Letdowns:

  • Jamar Chase: 3/30, now possibly suspended.
  • Amon-Ra St. Brown: 2/42 on 12 targets. "12 targets for Amon-Ra is normally 11 catches … fewest catches on 12 targets since Josh Doctson in 2017.” – Jason (51:46)
  • **Rome Odunze, Christian McCaffrey, Gadsden—underwhelming lines despite target volume.
  • Devonta Smith, Devonte Adams: Only one catch for each, both top WRs.
  • Justin Jefferson: 5/61; “The concern is very real. Like when you look through the game log, he's got two incredible games, and those were Carson Wentz games.” – Mike (55:01)
  • DK Metcalf: 5/49; “He makes a big old first down symbol and you're like, let's go, Metcalf. And then poof.” – Jason (54:16)
  • Ricky Pearsall: Zero yards; Andy (after the goose-egg): “I’m happy to play Ricky Pierceall going forward. That’s my opinion after a tremendously bad fantasy game.” (57:10)

• RB Letdowns:

  • Quinshon Judkins: “This shows the limitations...17 for 59...just one of those games.” – Andy (44:44)
  • RJ Harvey: “First game without Dobbins… he didn't do much with [touches], but if those numbers continue–good things will happen.” – Mike (46:26)
  • Montgomery, Woody Marks, Nick Chubb, Pollard, Spears: Lackluster showings.

6. Weather & Game Environment

• Heavy winds and defensive dominance made for “ugly, unwatchable games,” but also highlighted that not all defensive battles deliver compelling TV. (37:46–38:20)
  • “Sometimes, there are low-scoring games where the offenses suck … every now and then… two defenses look so incredible… and that game stunk, man. No one enjoyed that.” – Andy (37:46)

Notable Quotes & Moments

• “This week sucked, man. This week was truly insane...injury wise, horrifically bad for a lot of teams out there.” – Mike (01:44)
• “There was a have and have not situation...which is going to allow Al Borland to get a stupid median win and continue to stave off watering, no matter how many points my team scores.” – Jason (03:24)
• “Jamar Chase was unaware that this game was being filmed. I mean, how many cameras you got on this?” – Andy (08:22)
• “If you played Brissette and Michael Wilson, you were fine like me.” – Jason (02:09)
• “My guy redemption tour continued in a big way ... George Kittle, Travion and Jameson had big weeks.” – Jason (03:49)
• “The window is cracked open for [JMO] to be a league winner.” – Andy (30:18)
• “Every single player on my team except for one scored five or fewer points.” – Andy (05:24)
• “Sean Tucker's life: it’s like, ah, great … he’s overtaken, and then Bucky’s gonna come back. Right to the bench.” – Andy & Mike (25:02)
• “DK Metcalf doesn't have big boy pants anymore...he’s got wee baby toddler pants.” – Mike (53:59)
• “The concern is very real … he's got two incredible games, and those were Carson Wentz games.” – Mike, on Justin Jefferson (55:01)
• “McCaffrey… eat the Cardinals lunch that the Cardinals had to pay for out of their own pocket.” – Andy (56:45)

Important Timestamps & Segments

| Segment | Topic/Player/Focus | Timestamp | |--------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------| | Week 11 theme | Low median scores, injury carnage | 01:44 | | Median scoring | What it means, how it shaped this week | 02:21–03:24| | Trades gone wrong | Andy’s Rome Odunze over Tet McMillan decision | 04:38–05:07| | Monday Punday | Listener-submitted puns | 06:08–07:16| | Jamar Chase news | Spitting incident, potential suspension | 08:22–09:30| | Major injuries | LaPorta, Dobbins, Drake London, Michael Penix, others | 10:11–18:41| | Stud Muffins | Studs at each position (Allen, Brissette, McMillan, Wilson, McBride) | 20:43–34:31| | Duds & Disappointments | Major fantasy letdowns (Lamar, Goff, Amon-Ra, Chase, Jefferson, DK) | 34:31–57:10|

Fantasy Takeaways and Action Points

• Injury Fallout: Many top players are out or risk missing time. Watch/drill waivers hard, particularly at WR and RB.
• My Guy Redemption: Several preseason favorites (McMillan, Henderson, Jameson Williams, Michael Wilson) are paying off at a crucial time, worth aggressive adds.
• QB Play: Streaming QBs against bad defenses is even more essential as so many teams now have untrustworthy starters.
• Weather/Defense: Monitor late-year weather—defensive battles and low passing output can sink even stud WRs/QBs.
• Usage Trends: For RBs and WRs with spiking opportunity shares, keep the faith (“RJ Harvey utilization was fantastic”) even when the box score busts.
• Don't Panic on All Duds: Andy is still firm on Ricky Pearsall’s role despite a zero; watch for bounce-backs, particularly with high-volume roles.

Memorable Quote of the Week

"DK Metcalf doesn't have big boy pants anymore...he's got wee baby toddler pants." – Mike Wright (53:59)

Final Thoughts

This episode is a catharsis for anyone who suffered through Week 11’s carnage. The hosts combine gallows humor, astute waiver priorities, and practical advice for dealing with an injury-ravaged fantasy landscape. They emphasize upside stashes, warn against overreacting to one-game duds, and provide context for dealing with suspensions, depth chart shakeups, and playoff pushes in a crucial fantasy stretch run.

Next Episode Teaser: Waiver priorities (especially at tight end and wide receiver) will be the main topic, with close attention paid to injury fallout and opportunities for My Guy breakouts.

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