The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast 1053: Week 11 Sleepers
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Nov 13, 2025 In this episode, the host dives into quarterback streamers like Joe Flacco and JJ McCarthy, analyzing their favorable matchups. There’s a spotlight on risky running backs, including Woody Marks, and intriguing wide receivers like Quentin Johnston and Darius Slayton. Tight end Zach Ertz gets a nod for his potential against Miami. The discussion also touches on rookie wide receivers in Houston and recommended defenses like the Falcons and Bears. Plus, strategies for deep league sleepers and potential high-utility players are thoroughly explored!
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Recent Sleeper Recap
- JJ recapped recent sleeper show performance, noting several hits and misses across positions.
- He highlighted both failures (e.g., Sam Darn, Romeo Dobbs) and successes (e.g., Jackson Dart, Alec Pierce) to set expectations.
Start Flacco In Good Matchups
- Start Joe Flacco in favorable matchups because he's averaging roughly 25 standard fantasy points since joining Cincinnati.
- Target him versus Pittsburgh this week since Steelers rank top 10 in QB fantasy points allowed.
McCarthy As High-Variance Stream
- Consider JJ McCarthy as a high-variance QB start given Chicago's weak pass defense and favorable team total.
- Use McCarthy at home versus the Bears if you need upside this week.