FantasyPros Fantasy Football Podcast: Week 11 Insights & Fact or Fiction

Out of Bounds | Episode 1834 | November 11, 2025
Hosts: Joey P (Joe Pisapia), Bogman, Welsh

EPISODE OVERVIEW

This episode dives deep into all the pressing storylines and fantasy football impacts heading into Week 11 of the NFL season. The hosts discuss fallout from key coaching changes, player injuries, MVP and fantasy MVP frontrunners, and provide their signature "Fact or Fiction" game centered on rest-of-season trends, waiver wire, and trade advice. Lively debate, memorable stats, actionable takeaways, and an engaging banter make this episode a must-listen for fantasy football managers preparing for the playoff push.

KEY DISCUSSION POINTS & INSIGHTS

1. Brian Daboll Fired as Giants Head Coach

• Main Takeaway:

  • Brian Daboll is out as Giants head coach after a string of heartbreak losses; new regime expected now that rookie QB Jackson Dart is in place.
  • "The Giants had a 92%, 99%, and 96% chance of winning in the fourth quarter against the Cowboys, Broncos, and Bears…and lost all three. One in 60,000 chance." – Joey P [03:12]

• Team Outlook:

  • Franchise QB Jackson Dart, young WR Malik Nabers, RB Cam Skattebo, and emerging DL Abdul Carter are nice pieces, but the coaching carousel threatens their development.
  • "I hate seeing young quarterbacks just burn insurance with coaches and coordinators... It’s really bad for their development." – Welsh [05:14]

• Health Concerns:

  • Dart’s repeated concussion evaluations raise red flags about his playing style and the staff’s role in player safety.
  • "There’s a certain point where the coaching takes over and says… you need to preserve yourself for the good of the team." – Joey P [06:05]

2. Injury Watch: Bucky Irving & Chris Godwin

• Bucky Irving:

  • Remains without a return timeline, and fantasy outlook is grim as Week 11 approaches.
  • "I’m starting to feel you’re not going to get him for the fantasy regular season...maybe not even for the playoffs." – Welsh [09:47]
  • Sean Tucker is a potential streaming pickup.

• Chris Godwin:

  • Also highly questionable for meaningful fantasy contribution the rest of season.
  • "I just don't know even if Chris Godwin comes back if we care at this point, right? WR3, WR4, whatever." – Bogman [10:44]

3. Surprise: Joe Burrow Return Timeline

• Key Update:
  • Joe Burrow is unexpectedly eyeing a Thanksgiving night return.
  • Welsh and Bogman are skeptical, expecting a December comeback unless he practices fully all week.
  • "Unless Burrow is 100% full practice, I do not think he’s returning. I think it’s just being Pollyanna and optimistic." – Welsh [12:17]
  • "If they win the next couple of weeks, let him sit one more week. If not, maybe we’re in desperation time." – Bogman [13:32]

4. Are the Bills, Bears, or Bucs "Paper Tigers"?

• Debate:

  • The Bears and Bills are both 6-3; which team’s record is more fraudulent?
    • "That's like that John Daly meme. They're both six-and-three." – Bogman [14:11]
  • Bears keep finding ways to win but inspire little confidence; Buffalo’s mistakes are mostly on Josh Allen and defensive collapse.

• Sneaky Stat:

  • Bears' 6 wins have come against teams with a combined 15-41 record.
  • "That is the essence of it." – Joey P [20:43]

5. MVP Race: Can Jonathan Taylor Win?

• Overview:

  • Weak year for quarterbacks; Taylor is third in MVP voting, behind Drake May and Matthew Stafford.
  • "Why can’t we give it to a running back this year who is literally carrying this team on his back?" – Joey P [16:18]
  • "If JT goes over 2,000 yards and 25 TDs, he has to be in this discussion... But if Drake May keeps this up, maybe it has to be him." – Welsh [17:09]
  • "If Colts win the division, Taylor will win it." – Bogman [19:13]

• Fantasy MVP Comparison:

  • Taylor vs. CMC for fantasy MVP; both elite but Taylor’s volume and scoring edge RBs.

6. Patriots’ New Vibe & Travion Henderson Breakout

• Patriots’ Momentum:

  • Big road win, dynamic rookies everywhere, and a likable team culture.
  • "Trayvon Henderson with fresh legs running all over the place – unbelievable." – Joey P [22:27]
  • Drake May’s rookie season continues to impress.

• Travion Henderson Reaction:

  • Patriots finally unleash the explosive running back—fans and fantasy managers rejoice.
  • "You know, the dad pulls off the cover… 'dad, you’re letting me drive the Porsche?' Then there’s Travion Henderson with fresh legs." – Joey P [22:08]
  • "We did tell you. How many times did we talk about buying low on preseason?" – Welsh [22:41]

• Advice:

  • Don't drop Rhamondre Stevenson; variable Patriots usage still possible [23:06].

7. Thursday Night Football: Worth Keeping?

• Host Rants:
  • Welsh and Bogman declare Thursday Night Football a disaster and want it "shot into the sun."
  • "The players do not get enough time to rest. The quality of product… is garbage." – Bogman [26:32]

FACT OR FICTION: RAPID-FIRE REST-OF-SEASON FANTASY TAKES

(Notable hot takery, practicality, and immediate fantasy value)

• Bucky Irving & Chris Godwin: Droppable?

  • "Fiction. You hold and hope. Only in ultra-shallow leagues are they cuts.” [37:01]

• Derrick Henry: RB2 or Bust?

  • "Fiction. Still has too much TD equity. The ceiling remains.” – Welsh [38:05]
  • “Tough schedule this week, but good buy-low after.” – Bogman [39:05]

• RJ Harvey: League Winner?

  • "Fact – if Dobbins is out long-term, Harvey is a league-winning back.” – Bogman [39:26]
  • “But don’t do premature victory laps. He was unplayable for weeks!” – Welsh [40:31]

• Travion Henderson: Genie Out of the Bottle?

  • "Fact. But keep Rhamondre for insurance; Belichick could always revert!” – all hosts [42:04]

• Egbuka Over Justin Jefferson ROS?

  • "Fact. Vikings offense is low-ceiling with QB issues; Egbuka is ascending.” [43:12]

• Drake May Over Josh Allen ROS?

  • "Fiction. But close! May is on the radar, Allen is still the pick." – Bogman [44:40]

NOTABLE QUOTES & MEMORABLE MOMENTS

• "We're the worst friends anyone could possibly ask for. If you're with us on our Twitch, drop your Fact or Fictions – we're the asses, you ask the questions." – Joey P [02:10]
• "I still... I'm gonna call, you know what? Let's call Mike Mayer. Right now. That's when I found out. So, worst friend." [02:04]
• "I would like to point out I am technically the better friend because in the Slack chat I congratulated him before you." – Welsh [01:40]
• "Just give the ball to Travion Henderson more and you'll have success. They did it and it worked. Doesn't mean they'll stick with it though." – Bogman [23:06]
• "Shoot Thursday Night Football into the sun. Stop playing it." – Welsh & Bogman [26:21]

TIMESTAMPS FOR KEY SEGMENTS

| Timestamp | Segment Summary | |-----------|----------------------------------------------------| | 03:12 | Giants fire Daboll—Heartbreaking loss stats | | 08:33 | Bucky Irving and Chris Godwin injury round-up | | 12:17 | Joe Burrow Thanksgiving return debate | | 14:05 | Bills and Bears “paper tiger” discussion | | 16:03 | Jonathan Taylor MVP debate | | 22:27 | Patriots, Travion Henderson & buy-low victory lap | | 23:42 | Rhamondre Stevenson: cut or keep? | | 26:21 | Thursday Night Football: shoot it into the sun | | 36:03 | Fact or Fiction rapid fire Q&A | | 43:12 | Egbuka vs. Justin Jefferson Rest Of Season debate | | 46:13 | 3-1-1 Contest picks for Week 11 |

ADDITIONAL HIGHLIGHTS

• Week 11 Waiver/Trade Advice:

  • Sean Tucker stream-worthy if Bucky Irving continues to miss time.
  • RJ Harvey and Travion Henderson are RBs with real league-winning upside if the usage holds.
  • Keep a close eye on injury timelines as playoff pushes near; patience is key with high-upside stashes.

• Favorite Week 10 Moments:

  • Travion Henderson’s breakout run and the live fan reaction ("Holy cow!"). [29:08]
  • Davis Mills’ diving TD; love for backup QBs getting time to shine. [30:03]
  • Dalton Schultz hitting a ladder bet in BettingPros’s live show. [31:21]

CONCLUSION

The hosts deliver classic FantasyPros blend of actionable fantasy advice, game breakdowns, waiver/trade strategy, and plenty of good-natured commentary. With new coaching shifts, crucial injuries, and breakouts shaping the fantasy landscape, their guidance is essential as playoffs approach. The “Fact or Fiction” section delivers quick answers to pivotal rest-of-season questions. Whether you own Jonathan Taylor, are clinging to Bucky Irving, or scouring for this week’s next league-winner, this episode has you covered.

ESSENTIAL LISTEN FOR:

• Managers agonizing over stashing vs. cutting injured stars
• Those looking for upside from waivers/trades heading into crunch time
• Fans mulling the real MVP—fantasy and NFL
• Listeners seeking banter, bold predictions, and sharp, actionable takes without any fluff

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