Footballguys Fantasy Football Show

Week 11 Matchup Previews with Andrew Cooper

Date: November 14, 2025
Hosts: Dave Kluge & Alfredo Brown
Guest: Andrew Cooper (Fantasy Alarm)

Episode Overview

This episode is a lively, analysis-rich preview of the most intriguing matchups heading into Week 11 of the fantasy football season. Dave Kluge and industry expert Andrew Cooper dive deep into the week’s biggest lineup decisions, busting the toughest start/sit dilemmas, discussing waiver wire moves, and projecting value shifts as the fantasy playoffs loom. Sprinkled throughout are personal stories, laughter, and straight talk about the strategies and mindsets that win leagues.

Key Discussion Points & Takeaways

1. The Jersey Curse (01:43–04:40)

• Topic: Buying current player vs. retired jerseys.
• Notable Advice: Wait until the second contract to buy jerseys of current players to avoid getting burned by trades or busts.
• Quote (Coop, 03:35):
  “Buy a retired legend, right? If you’re a Bears fan, get a Walter Payton jersey … Don’t go out and buy the alternative jersey the very first time they wear it, because if they get embarrassed in those jerseys, fans are not going to want to see them ever again.”

2. Buccaneers vs. Bills Fantasy Outlooks (05:27–11:55)

Kade Otten’s Streaming Value

• Coop: Lower than consensus on Otten this week due to tough Bills TE defense. He’s a stream if desperate, but not a top pick.
  • Quote (Coop, 05:47):
    “That Bills’ defense has been nails against tight ends … Only 33 targets allowed … I’m trying not to start guys against the Bills unless I have to.”
• Dave: Slightly more bullish on Otten but agrees on the streaming blob at TE; everything depends on Chris Godwin’s health.
  • Quote (Dave, 06:54):
    “It’s a testament to just the tight end landscape as a whole … Kade Otten, I’ve got him at tight at nine, but he just kind of falls into that streaming discussion with like a dozen other guys.”

Baker Mayfield’s QB1 Status

• Both hosts put Baker in borderline QB1 territory, noting that he’s a hold-and-start unless you have an obvious upgrade (e.g., Matthew Stafford, if available).
  • Quote (Dave, 10:36):
    “The one guy … I’d have ahead of him this week is Matthew Stafford. … If you ended up with those two quarterbacks, I think that’s like maybe the one situation I’d be benching Baker this week.”

Staff Picks MVP

• Both rave about Matthew Stafford’s MVP-caliber play and the impact of elite weapons.
  • Quote (Coop, 11:20):
    “He’s doing everything you’re supposed to do, based on what we know about voters, to win the MVP award. … He deserves it.”

3. Bills’ WR Dilemma: Keon Coleman (12:11–13:51)

• Both strongly advise against chasing last week’s Coleman touchdown. His usage and game role are too inconsistent for most fantasy lineups.
• Quote (Dave, 13:07): “I’m here to tell you, no, don’t do that.”
• Quote (Coop, 13:51): “It’s why it’s such a tough balance between the spreadsheets and the box scores and actually watching the games because every once in a while you get one of these plays that, that is such a fluke.”

4. Chargers and Jaguars Passing Games (14:34–24:49)

Quentin Johnston & Chargers WR Outlook

• Coop: The emergence of Aranda Gadsden as Herbert’s “Mark Andrews” depresses Quentin Johnston’s value—he’s now a volatile boom/bust WR3 at best.
  • Quote (Coop, 17:23):
    “With Gadsden playing, I’m not interested…he’s just not really anyone that we’re interested in at all.”
• Dave: Johnston's production depends on big plays; weekly upside is high, but floor is very low and his usage is trending like “Mike Williams 2.0.”
• Keenan Allen’s role has shrunk as Gadsden absorbs more snaps and targets; he's now more replaceable, even benchable in 12-team leagues.
  • Quote (Dave, 20:10):
    “He’s benchable in a lot of leagues, right?”

Jaguars Slot Situation: Parker Washington vs. Jacoby Myers

• Both agree Parker Washington is the short-term play, but Jacoby Myers could ascend to the fruitful slot role soon. Monitor Brian Thomas Jr.’s status since it may re-shuffle the pecking order.
  • Quote (Coop, 24:49):
    “We’ll do Parker Washington until the flipping happens…as soon as that becomes even close to even, we’ll flip it.”
• For rest of season, Myers is worth a stash; Washington is the desperation weekly start if BTJ is out.

5. Dynasty & Redraft Trade Talk – Brian Thomas Jr. (25:10–29:45)

• Both: Use Brian Thomas Jr. as a “trade chip” for need-based roster swaps.
• Try to swap him for struggling but high-upside RBs (e.g., Kenneth Walker, Tyjae Spears, maybe Alvin Kamara).
• Quote (Coop, 27:30): “Maybe the perfect swap right now would be Brian Thomas Jr. for Kenneth Walker.”

6. Bears vs. Vikings: Rookie Receivers and RBs (31:26–40:51)

Luther Burden Outlook

• Both bullish on Burden’s future, especially for dynasty. Compares his early career context to CeeDee Lamb and Chris Godwin.
  • Quote (Coop, 32:10):
    “Go get Luther Burden because…I try to get those guys because there are a lot of guys playing similar number of snaps…and they don’t pop at all.”
• For redraft, Burden’s weekly value depends on opportunity (mainly waiting for an injury ahead of him).

Kyle Monungai vs. Swift

• Monungai is a “game script” dependent flex, similar to Tyler Allgeier—start in projected wins, stash otherwise.
  • Quote (Coop, 37:44):
    “He falls into the Tyler Algier range now … If you can predict a positive game script, then this guy’s gonna get involved.”

J.J. McCarthy as a Fantasy Streamer (40:51–45:57)

• Both love him as a sneaky streaming option thanks to his rushing floor and soft matchup vs. Chicago.
  • Quote (Coop, 41:21):
    “Anyone that’s willing to run five times a game has QB1 floor and upside…definitely on the spot start radar, not getting the respect he needs.”

7. Rapid Fire: Key RB Battles and Wide Receiver Dilemmas (47:05–55:51)

Seahawks: Kenneth Walker vs. Zach Charbonnet (47:05–51:47)

• Coop: Stubbornly Team Walker, can’t quit his explosiveness.
• Dave: Prefers Charbonnet for reliability/usage—“Walker is a rhythm runner who isn’t being put in the right situation.”
• Both agree: Dynasty outlook for Walker is strong, especially after a change of scenery.

Rams Backfield: Kyren Williams vs. Blake Corum (51:47–53:42)

• Kyren remains the start but Corum getting more series and standalone work—he should be rostered everywhere as a top-tier handcuff and sneaky flex.

Broncos WRs: Troy Franklin vs. Courtland Sutton (53:56–55:51)

• Discussion centers on usage vs. efficiency—Franklin gets more looks, Sutton draws tougher coverage each week; projection is nearly a toss-up.

8. Rapid Fire: Player Process/Best Ball Chat – Jameson Williams (56:08–61:23)

• The “process was right” to draft Jamo in best ball: can blow-up any week and will get manufactured touches.
• New Lions play-calling (Dan Campbell taking a larger role) could boost Jamo’s usage; acknowledge staff turnover may have slowed his 2024 breakout.
  • Quote (Coop, 56:31): “The process was right…This is the quintessential best ball player.”
  • Quote (Coop, 59:35): “If Dan Campbell is going to be calling the plays and just being in charge of everything, I gotta move Jake Bates down a little bit in my rankings cause they’re never kicking a field goal.”

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Twitter Discourse (44:46):
  Dave: “There’s no upside to Twitter anymore.”
• On Charbonnet vs. Walker (48:56):
  Coop: “Walker is the oldest 25 year old man that’s ever walked the earth.”
• On Dynasty Mindset:
  Coop: “The hardest thing for a coach to do is go to the veteran player and say, hey, man, you gotta sit because we got this young guy that’s a star.”
• Fantasy Football and Insanity: Coop: “Fantasy football makes you feel a crazy person sometimes.” (40:24)

Useful Timestamps For Key Segments

• 03:35 — Jersey-buying strategy
• 05:47 — Kade Otten TE analysis
• 09:17 — Baker Mayfield streamer range
• 12:11 — Keon Coleman warning
• 14:34 — Chargers pass catchers/Gadsden impact
• 24:49 — Jags slot discussion: Parker Washington vs. Jacoby Myers
• 27:30 — Brian Thomas Jr. trade value
• 31:26 — Luther Burden weekly/dynasty outlook
• 37:44 — Kyle Monungai’s flex appeal
• 41:21 — J.J. McCarthy as a streamer
• 47:05 — Walker vs. Charbonnet face-off
• 51:47 — Kyren Williams' role risk from Blake Corum
• 53:56 — Troy Franklin vs. Courtland Sutton
• 56:31 — Best-ball drafting Jameson Williams & Lions coaching context

Closing Thoughts

This fun, fast-moving episode delivers high-level analysis with practical advice, all in the easygoing, banter-filled style that keeps even tough start/sit debates entertaining. Andrew Cooper and Dave Kluge offer actionable recommendations for Week 11 and beyond, while always pulling the conversation back to the mindset and methods that make for league-winning fantasy managers.

If you seek advantage going into Week 11, this episode is packed with actionable context, witty fantasy wisdom, and the relatable honesty of two analysts and friends who simply love talking ball.