Week 11 Fantasy Football Quarterback and Tight End Rankings: Studs, Sleepers, and Must-Starts (Ep. 1839)

Nov 13, 2025

The hosts dive into Week 11 quarterback rankings, debating Joe Flacco's potential against Pittsburgh and Jordan Love's standing after a tough week. J.J. McCarthy's matchup-based viability sparks discussion, while Tua Tagovailoa is highlighted as a strong streaming option. The tight end rankings feature Travis Kelce's matchup and target reliability, alongside Hunter Henry's touchdown upside. Kyle Pitts is also deemed a solid start due to his consistent performance. Tune in for insights to dominate your fantasy week!

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ADVICE

Stick With Chalk QBs

Start chalk quarterbacks like Josh Allen, Jalen Hurts, Drake Maye, Lamar Jackson, Dak Prescott, and Justin Herbert.
These are reliable QB1s for Week 11 and need no overthinking according to Chris Welsh.

ADVICE

Consider Joe Flacco As A Streamer

Consider starting Joe Flacco in Week 11 given his volume and recent production with the Bengals.
Pat Fitzmaurice highlights Flacco's 25.4 fantasy points per game and a favorable Steelers matchup.

INSIGHT

Flacco's Ceiling Tied To Passing Volume

Joe Flacco's fantasy ceiling depends heavily on pass attempts and touchdown volume.
Andrew Erickson warns that more rushing by Bengals could suppress Flacco's passing fantasy output.

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Chris Welsh, Pat Fitzmaurice, and Andrew Erickson are breaking down Week 11's biggest quarterback and tight end ranking differences, engaging in debates, and highlighting the expert consensus for Week 11

Don't miss our deep-dive into this week's rankings, must-start options, and value plays to dominate your fantasy matchup!

Timestamps: (May be off due to ads)

Intro - 0:00:00

Trophy Smack Giveaway - 0:01:26

QB Rankings - 0:02:12

Joe Flacco - 0:02:51

Jordan Love - 0:05:31

J.J. McCarthy - 0:07:51

Tua Tagovailoa - 0:11:32

TE Rankings - 0:13:38

Travis Kelce - 0:14:01

Kyle Pitts - 0:15:49

Hunter Henry - 0:18:13

Outro - 0:19:39

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