FantasyPros Fantasy Football Podcast

Episode: 5 Moves You Need to Make Ahead of Week 11 (Ep. 1832)
Date: November 10, 2025
Hosts: Ryan Warmley & Tara Roberts

Episode Overview

In this episode, hosts Ryan and Tara lay out the five critical fantasy football moves to make going into Week 11. With the fantasy playoffs quickly approaching, their advice is tailored to managers looking to secure their playoff spots—or a first-round bye. This week is "buy"-centric, with Tara highlighting several underappreciated, misvalued, or temporarily undervalued players to target as trade acquisitions, plus one key player she considers a sell moving forward.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

Why Now Is the Time for Buyers

• Tara frames this week as a "shopping spree," with more strong buy recommendations than usual.
• The landscape is ripe for trading, with negative perceptions creating windows on stars and role players alike.

“It's a good buy market right now.”
—Tara Roberts (01:30)

Move 1: Buy Bijan Robinson

Why Buy:

• Bijan is a rare stud RB whose perceived value is at a season low due to recent inconsistency, lack of touchdowns, and Tyler Allgeier’s involvement.
• Frustrated managers might be selling due to tough upcoming playoff matchups (including the Rams and Bucs), but Tara still wants Bijan in any scenario.

“He could have the worst playoff matchups in the world. I still want Bijan Robinson.”
—Tara Roberts (03:37)

What to Offer:

• Consider a one-for-one swap with Josh Jacobs, who feels ‘safer’ to many managers, even though Bijan’s upside is higher.
• You may need to add a smaller piece to Jacobs, but it’s a move worth making.

“You could honestly do a one for one with a guy like Josh Jacobs.”
—Tara Roberts (04:47)

Move 2: Buy Michael Pittman Jr.

Why Buy:

• Pittman has quietly been a WR1 all season (WR10 coming into the week) but public perception lags behind reality, especially after a quiet Week 10.
• Other pass-catchers (Alec Pierce, Josh Downs) muddy the perceived target share, but Pittman remains the alpha and has a strong track record.

“There's zero reason to believe that Michael Pittman is just going to fade away and disappear from this offense.”
—Tara Roberts (06:18)

Strategy:

• Leverage Pittman’s upcoming bye and tough schedule (at KC, vs. HOU, at JAX, at SEA) as talking points in trade negotiations; some managers may want immediate help.
• Tara views Pittman as a top-15 WR rest-of-season, much higher than consensus rank.

“He should be in the top 15 rest of season.”
—Tara Roberts (08:23)

Move 3: Buy Justin Jefferson

Why Buy:

• Jefferson’s recent performance (four receptions on 12 targets) looks disappointing on paper, and was marred by visible effort concerns and several missed opportunities.
• Most of his “mediocre” games weren’t with current QB J.J. McCarthy. As the rookie QB gains experience, Jefferson’s volume and upside should rise, especially with one of the league’s best upcoming schedules (WAS, DAL, NYG, DET).

“We should continue to see visible improvement from McCarthy, particularly in the upcoming matchups... it’s a good buy, low opportunity for him.”
—Tara Roberts (10:52)

Notable Moments:

• Discussion about Jefferson’s perceived effort and the misconception around his performance:

“...when it's not working it almost looks like he's not trying.”
—Ryan Warmley (12:10)

• Emphasis that his current rest-of-season ranking makes him more gettable than at any point in years.

Move 4: Buy Quentin Johnston

Why Buy:

• With the Chargers’ offense in flux and Keenan Allen’s role declining, Johnston has solidified himself as the clear WR2.
• Trey Harris is emerging, but Johnston stands to benefit from the offensive focus, especially if Aranda Gadsden misses time. Updates during the show revealed Gadsden is day-to-day with a quad bruise, so even if he plays, snaps and targets are trending in Johnston’s favor.

“Sunday's game clarified a lot... Quentin Johnston has remained the clear wide receiver two.”
—Tara Roberts (13:17)

Tactical Note:

• Buy before Johnston posts a breakout game or his usage rises, to capture potential league-winning upside as the Chargers narrow their focus behind McConkey.

“You would want to get in there before he has that game where he goes off.”
—Tara Roberts (14:17)

Move 5: Sell Alvin Kamara

Why Sell:

• Kamara had a productive game against a collapsing Carolina run defense, but Tara sees it as a last-gasp window to move him before the bottom falls out.
• Role in New Orleans is unreliable: red zone carries are siphoned by Taysom Hill; volume is all that’s keeping Kamara afloat. A bye week is looming, possibly restricting his appeal, but that also narrows your trade targets to future-focused managers.

“You cannot trust this offense and Alvin Kamara. It's time to get out here.”
—Tara Roberts (17:39)

• Fantasy playoff schedule (MIA, NYJ, TEN) looks favorable on paper; use it as a selling point in trade talks, but production is likely to disappoint.

“Frankly like him having this week that he did. That's a gift from the fantasy gods. Like to sell him.”
—Ryan Warmley (18:17)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Bijan Robinson trade value:

  • “How can you buy low on a player like that? But if there is a time where his value is as low as it possibly can be, that time is right now.”
    —Tara Roberts (01:58)

• On Michael Pittman buy-low window:

  • “This is an excellent time to buy him.”
    —Tara Roberts (07:25)

• On Justin Jefferson’s “effort” game:

  • “I'm not saying he wasn't trying. I would never sit here and say an NFL player on an NFL field wasn't trying, but that's how it looked compared to what we think of him as...”
    —Ryan Warmley (12:16)

• On Kamara sell window:

  • “If you didn't drop him and he has this game ... looking better than he certainly had at any point this season ... I think you take that as a gift and ... be darn happy about it.”
    —Ryan Warmley (18:17)

Timestamps of Important Segments

• 00:32 – Episode theme and context: buyer’s market for Week 11 prep
• 01:49 – Bijan Robinson as a surprise buy-low target
• 04:47 – What's a fair Bijan offer? (Josh Jacobs swap discussed)
• 05:40 – Michael Pittman Jr. as a trade target
• 08:16 – Tara’s midseason WR rankings: Pittman “too low” in consensus
• 09:10 – Justin Jefferson as a buy, with analysis of perception vs. reality
• 13:11 – Quinton Johnston buy case as LA offense evolves
• 14:53 – Aranda Gadsden injury update and impact on Johnston’s value
• 16:29 – The lone “sell”: Alvin Kamara after a surprisingly strong game
• 17:39 – Misleading schedule, role, and value for Kamara
• 18:17 – Kamara’s last-chance sell status reinforced by hosts

Summary Table

| Move | Player | Buy/Sell | Key Reason | Timestamp | |-----------------------|---------------------|----------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------| | 1 | Bijan Robinson | Buy | Down perception despite elite volume/upside | 01:49 | | 2 | Michael Pittman Jr. | Buy | Consistent WR1 production, public undervaluing | 05:40 | | 3 | Justin Jefferson | Buy | Down games, concern over QB, great schedule, huge upside | 09:10 | | 4 | Quentin Johnston | Buy | Stable usage in evolving LA offense; potential growth if injuries persist | 13:11 | | 5 | Alvin Kamara | Sell | Unsustainable production, role uncertainty, great sell-high moment post big game | 16:29 |

Final Takeaway

This episode arms fantasy managers with actionable trade targets for the final playoff push. The focus is on buying proven talent at short-term discounts, capitalizing on momentary dips in perceived value, and getting out from under risky assets while the opportunity remains. Tara and Ryan’s collaborative, conversational tone balances sharp analysis with hands-on strategy—perfect for anyone seeking an edge in the crucial weeks ahead.

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