The Ringer Fantasy Football Show Week 11 Preview: Darnold-Stafford, Jameis Returns, Angry A.J. Brown, and the Desperate Steelers
Nov 14, 2025
This week's discussion highlights two critical NFC matchups: the high-stakes rivalry between the Seahawks and Rams, and the Lions taking on the Eagles amid scrutiny over Philadelphia's offensive struggles. There's excitement about Jameis Winston returning and what that means for the Giants against the Packers. Injury impacts are explored in depth with the Bucs facing the Bills and the implications of Davis Mills starting for the Texans. The emotional context of the Cowboys-Raiders game adds an intriguing layer, rounding out a jam-packed preview.
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Deception Over Matchups In Scheming
- The Seahawks and Rams both run heavy-personnel formations as deception to force mismatches rather than to genuinely run the ball.
- When two teams are skilled at the deception game, the matchup becomes a contest of who can call each other's bluffs.
Bluffs Turn Into Tactical Tests
- Both teams may dare each other to actually run the ball when they show heavy tight end personnel.
- The game becomes about following through on the bluff more than the formation itself.
Nickel Defense Built On Tackling Corners
- Seattle's defense lives in nickel and relies on versatile, physical defensive backs who can tackle and cover.
- That versatility lets Seattle avoid being fooled by heavy-personnel passing deceptions.