FantasyPros Fantasy Football Podcast
Episode: Fantasy Football Week 11 Waiver Wire: Must-Have Players to Add to Your Roster (Ep. 1833)
Date: November 11, 2025
Hosts: Joey P (Joe Pisapia), Pat Fitz Morris, DBro (Derek Brown)
Episode Overview
Theme:
This Week 11 episode focuses on actionable waiver wire pickups and roster moves as the fantasy football playoffs near. The hosts break down emerging must-add players, analyze key injuries, discuss player usage trends, and debate which underperformers (or handcuffs) are now cuttable. They offer streaming recommendations and address how playoff schedules impact your waiver priorities.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
Approaching the Fantasy Playoffs: The Importance of Waiver Wire Moves
- Joey P sets the tone, emphasizing that, with playoffs around the corner, "it's waiver wire time... we're looking for more bodies to add to our rosters" ([01:36]).
- Pat Fitz Morris: Weather turning, midseason trade windows closing – now's the final push for critical decisions.
Top Waiver Wire Targets
1. Tez Johnson (Tampa Bay Buccaneers, WR)
- Why Add: Four touchdowns in last five games; averaging over 40 yards/game; fills in for injured starters.
- Pat:
"Tez Johnson is punching well above his 165-pound weight right now in fantasy... he's the number two receiver in a good offense." ([04:06])
- DBro:
- "When the touchdowns run hot... he's going to have some WR2 weeks."
- Cites soft upcoming schedule (Bills, Rams, Cardinals, Saints, Falcons, Panthers twice, Dolphins).
- "I don't know when we see Chris Godwin... for the rest of the year. Same for Mike Evans. There's a possibility [the Bucs] shelve him for the playoffs." ([05:43])
2. Kate Otten (TE) & Theo Johnson (TE, Giants)
- Otten: Usage spike but limited high-leverage targets; more of a floor than upside play ([05:43]).
- Theo Johnson:
- "Only real reservation was that his production had been so touchdown dependent, but the volume was really encouraging... eight targets, seven catches, 75 yards." (Pat, [08:19])
- Should remain involved given the depleted Giants receiving corps.
3. Tyler Allgeier (RB, Atlanta Falcons)
- Profile: High-leverage, red zone touches; two rushing TDs in Week 10.
- "He needs to be rostered on every team, in every league." (DBro, [10:51])
- "Has flex utility... gets a lot of red zone work... favorable matchups [CAR, NO, NYJ, SEA, TB, ARZ, LAR, NO]."
- Even if you don't have Bijan Robinson, Allgeier is worth an add as a handcuff or flex.
4. Brian Robinson Jr. (RB, San Francisco 49ers Handcuff)
- "If you were the Christian McCaffrey stakeholder... stop playing the game of chicken, go get Brian Robinson." (Pat, [13:24])
- Little standalone value unless McCaffrey is hurt, but the 49ers’ system supports productive RB2s.
5. Sean Tucker (Buccaneers, RB)
- "Available in 90% of leagues... if Bucky Irving does not come back this week, Tucker gets a pretty good matchup against the Bills, who've struggled against the run all season…" (Pat, [15:27])
Players Worth Dropping/Cutting
1. Rhamondre Stevenson
- "You gotta consider [dropping him] depending on what's out there... Even if he gets in limited practices this week, [when he's back], what type of role is he gonna assume?" (DBro, [17:12])
- Pat offers pushback: "Stevenson's schedule the rest of the way is extremely running back friendly... If anything happened to Trayvon Henderson, you would want Rhamondre." ([19:01])
2. Jordan Mason (RB, Vikings), Chuba Hubbard (RB, Panthers)
- "Jordan Mason gives you nothing as a pass catcher... he's not getting enough snaps or carries." (Pat, [19:50])
- "Chuba Hubbard, who now has no standalone value on the altar." (Pat, [22:08])
3. Trey Tucker, Darnell Mooney (WRs)
- Both are recommended drops in favor of higher-upside options like Tyler Lockett ([43:43]).
Wide Receivers: Deep League & Speculative Adds
Darius Slayton (Giants), Jerry Jeudy (Broncos)
- DBro: "Got a lot of love for Slayton...good upcoming matchups... spike weeks in the remaining games... Judy, I feel like we're chasing here. But if the quarterback play improves, he could have decent flex value." ([27:28])
- Pat: "Slayton is a vertical receiver... if they decide to start Jameis Winston, I want Darius Slayton in my DFS lineups next week." ([29:17])
Christian Watson (Packers), Luther Burden (Eagles), Calvin Austin (Steelers)
- Pat:
"Watson's average depth of target since coming back: 23.1 yards. He might only need one or two catches to give you good numbers on the week." ([31:29])
- Calvin Austin is "only for deep leagues" due to upcoming matchups.
Tyler Lockett (Raiders)
- DBro: "You need to consider adding him as a flex play for this week [vs Cowboys]. First full game... 22% target share... slot WR, Cowboys have allowed the second most PPR points per target to opposing slot WRs." ([34:18])
Jalen Naylor (Vikings) & Devon Vale (Saints)
- Pat/DBro both agree: not worth chasing unless you're in very deep or desperate situations ([37:48]).
Matt Collins & Kyle Williams (Patriots WRs)
- Pat: "More interested in the one-catch guy [Williams]... played 56% of snaps; acceleration on that long TD... speculative add, I don't mind Kyle Williams, but you can miss me on Matt Collins." ([40:28])
Streaming Picks for Week 11
Quarterbacks
- DBro: "I'll take Marcus Mariota's chances against the Miami Dolphins... pretty good matchup." ([45:06])
- Pat: "Aaron Rodgers against the Bengals... hope is that the Bengals score enough points to push [him] into a shootout." ([45:28])
Tight Ends
- Pat: "Dalton Schultz... eight or more targets in three of his last four games." ([45:53])
- DBro: "Colston Loveland... was very efficient with his targets... Minnesota Vikings have given up the 7th most schedule-adjusted fantasy points per game over the last five weeks." ([46:13])
Defenses/Kickers
- DBro: "Go with the Kansas City Chiefs." ([46:33])
- Pat: "Spend a little extra fab on the Falcons—next three games: Panthers, Saints, Jets." ([46:41])
- Kickers:
- Pat: "Evan McPherson... Bengals have averaged 32.8 PPG since Joe Flacco arrived." ([47:00])
- DBro: "Cairo Santos against the Vikings." ([47:18])
Top 5 Waiver Adds: Week 11
Pat Fitz Morris’ List ([47:48]):
- Tez Johnson
- Tyler Allgeier
- Kenneth Gainwell
- Christian Watson
- Colston Loveland
DBro’s List ([48:33]):
- Tez Johnson
- Christian Watson
- Tyler Allgeier
- Brian Robinson
- Colston Loveland
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
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On Tez Johnson’s Underdog Appeal:
“Tez Johnson is punching well above his 165 pound weight right now in fantasy…”
—Pat Fitz Morris, 04:06 -
On Chasing Touchdowns:
“When the touchdowns run hot like they've been doing, [Tez] is going to have some wide receiver two weeks…”
—DBro, 05:43 -
On RB Handcuffs:
“Stop playing the game of chicken. Go get Brian Robinson [if you have CMC].”
—Pat Fitz Morris, 13:24 -
On Tyler Allgeier:
“He has flex utility... gets a lot of the red zone work. Atlanta's one of those teams... where he fits both handcuff and standalone value.”
—DBro, 10:51 -
On Fantasy Roster Management:
“If you're never going to hit your starting lineup, why not chase a high-end handcuff?”
—DBro, 21:10
Timestamps for Key Segments
- Tez Johnson Analysis: [03:50–07:00]
- Tight End Waivers: [07:00–09:04]
- RB Recommendations (Allgeier, Robinson, Tucker): [09:32–16:05]
- Cut Candidates Debate (Stevenson, Mason, Hubbard): [17:12–22:44]
- WR Waivers (Slayton, Jeudy, Watson, Burden): [26:53–34:18]
- Deep League WRs (Lockett, Naylor, Valé): [34:18–38:56]
- Pats/Receiver Speculation: [40:28–43:37]
- QB/TE/DEF/K Streaming Recommendations: [45:06–47:27]
- Top 5 Waiver Adds: [47:48–48:51]
Tone Snapshot
- Original style preserved: Energetic, playful banter with sharp, data-backed recommendations.
- Hosts’ camaraderie: Frequent joking and ribbing keeps the discussion lively.
- Practical focus: Every recommendation is explained with player usage data, schedule, and risk considerations.
If you’re looking for actionable Week 11 waiver wire priorities, playoff-minded adds, and guidance on which bench warmers to cut, this episode is packed with insight and the warm, knowledgeable FantasyPros dynamic.
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