

Week 11 Review
NFL defenses caused low 3FL scores this week. However, most of the games were one-sided and the results have even further tightened the standings and the playoff race. In fact, eight teams are separated by a mere one game for the league's best record. Here's a recap of week 11:
The Upper Decks routed the Renegades Reserves. Chris won his fourth in a row and moved into the #5 seed spot and a third place tie in the FALCON Division at 6-5. Russ lost his fourth straight, was low point man for the week, and slipped to the #6 seed and a third place tie in the FORD Division at 6-5. Big Iron pounded the Denver Blue Smush. Mitch took high point honors for the week on the strength of Josh Allen, sits as the #3 seed, and is tied a top the FORD at 7-4. Rob dropped to 5-6 and fifth in the FORD. The Skystrikers soared past the Dawgs. Seth won his third in a row and stayed tied for first in the FORD at 7-4. The Mog Dog fell to 5-6 and fifth in the FALCON. The Cowboys roped Ride the Lightning. Olle is 6-5 and tied for third in the FORD. Zack's skid hit nine games and he is 1-10 in the FALCON basement. The Cats pounced on the Terrible Towels. Trader Joe improved to 6-5 and a third place tie in the FALCON. The Commish lost for the third week in a row but narrowly maintained the #1 seed despite falling into a first place tie in the FALCON at 7-4. And, the Riders won ugly again over Rommel. Dave is the current #4 seed and moved into a first place tie in the FALCON at 7-4. Higgy continued to struggle and lost his fourth straight to stand at 3-8 and in the FORD cellar.
With three weeks remaining, the race for the playoffs is hotter than ever. There are some huge games this week which could go a long way toward determining playoff positioning. Here is a preview:
Two 7-4 division co-leaders collide as the #2 and #4 seeds meet in the person of the Skystrikers and the Riders. The other two 7-4 division co-leaders clash as the #1 and #3 seeds tangle when Big Iron faces the Towels. In a FORD Division rivalry known as the "Kicked Cooler Revenge Game," Rommel looks to play spoiler against the Cowboys. It's 6-5 vs. 5-6 as the Reserves look to get back on track against the Dawgs. Two 6-5 FALCON Division teams square off as the Cats challenge the Upper Decks. And, the Blue Smush are in must win mode against upset minded Ride the Lightning.
As we zoom toward Thanksgiving, enjoy keeping tabs on these great matchups!
Also, don't forget to mark your Google Calendars for my December 6 birthday festivities!!
Transaction Fees Owed in Dollars (through 11/17/2025). Please let me know of any discrepancies
Renegades Reserves $28
Skystrikers $19
Big Iron $18
Rommel $15
Upper Decks $14
Cowboys $14
Terrible Towels $13
Cats $13
Blue Smush $12
Dawgs $11
Ride the Lightning $4
Riders $4
TOTAL....................... $165
Week 10 Review
After the results of week 10, the standings are tightening. Here is a look at the fiece competition:
The Cowboys trounced the Cats. Olle's squad woke up and posted high point honors for the week to even their record at 5-5. Trader Joe dipped to 5-5. The Denver Blue Smush routed Rommel. Rob improved to 5-5 and edged into the playoff picture as the current #6 seed at 5-5. Higg continued to flounder and is now 3-7 and firmly entrenched in last place in the FORD Division. The Riders ran past the Renegades. Dave sits in second place in the FALCON Division at 6-4 and shot up to the #3 seed. Russ was low point man for the week, lost his third in a row, dropped into a three-way tie for first place in the FORD at 6-4, and fell to the #4 seed. The Dawgs rolled past Big Iron. The Mog Dog won his fourth straight and leveled his record at 5-5. Mitch is tangled in the three-way tie atop the FORD and has the current #5 seed. The Upper Decks downed the Terrible Towels. Chris avenged the week seven loss to the Towels and won his third in a row. The Commish had his lead shrink to one game in the FALCON but maintained the #1 seed. And, the Skystrikers slipped past Ride the Lightning. Seth joined the three-way tie for first in the FORD and soared to the #2 seed. Zack lost his eighth straight and continued to be negligent by playing two players on BYES or else he probably would have won.
With only four weeks left in the regular season, the race for the playoffs is intense as 10 of the 12 teams are .500 or better. Here is a look ahead to this week's pivotal matchups:
The red hot Dawgs try to get back in the playoff picture against the surging Skystrikers. A huge FORD Division contest occurs as Big Iron meets the Smush. Rommel is in must win mode against the Riders. Two teams going in the opposite direction collide as the Reserves try to right the ship against the upstart Upper Decks. The Cats challenge the Towels in a big FALCON Division tilt. And, 1-9 Ride the Lightning will hopefully pay attention against the Cowboys.
Stay warm and follow the fight for the playoffs, 3FL style!
Transaction Fees Owed in Dollars (through 11/10/2025). Please let me know of any discrepancies
Renegades Reserves $25
Skystrikers $18
Big Iron $16
Upper Decks $14
Rommel $13
Blue Smush $12
Cowboys $11
Terrible Towels $11
Dawgs $10
Cats $7
Ride the Lightning $4
Riders $4
TOTAL....................... $145
Week Nine Review
The playoff picture has started to come into focus as the tricks and treats played out on Halloween weekend. Now, here is a review of the action:
The Dawgs whipped the Terrible Towels. The Mog Dog won his third in a row and improved to 4-5. The Commish had a down week but maintained the league's best record at 7-2, the current #1 seed, and first place in the FALCON Division. The Denver Blue Smush smothered the Renegades Reserves. Rob answered the fan and media criticism by advancing to 4-5. Russ was low point man for the week and fell into a first place tie in the FORD Division at 6-3, but currently is the #2 seed. The Cats bested the Riders in the Sovacool Bowl. Trader Joe is 5-4, tied brother Dave for second place in the FALCON, and currently holds the #4 seed. Dave hangs on as the current #6 seed. Big Iron bested Ride the Lightning. Mitch moved into a first place tie in the FORD and the #3 seed. Zack dropped his seventh straight, played a defense on a BYE week, holds the league's worst record at 1-8, and is buried in the cellar of the FALCON. The Skystrikers soared past Rommel. Seth was high point man for the week, is in third in the FORD at 5-4, and holds the #5 seed. Higg fell to 3-6 and is alone in last in the FORD. And, the Upper Decks eeked one out against the Cowboys. Chris moved to 4-5. Olle lost his third in a row and now also sits at 4-5 and on the outside looking in on the playoffs.
The extended trade deadline came and went with no activity. November and the stretch run is officially here. Here is a rundown of the pivotal Week Ten matchups:
The Skystrikers look to advance their playoff positioning against woeful Ride the Lightning. Big Iron looks to get on a roll and cool off the Dawgs. Rommel and the Blue Smush try to climb up in the FORD Division standings. The Reserves and Riders do battle to try and improve playoff positioning. It's 5-4 vs. 4-5 as the Cats and Cowboys tangle. And, the Towels try to get back on track in a FALCON Division rematch with the Upper Decks.
Stay warm and enjoy the quad box action! Hope to see everyone Saturday Night at The Blue Monkey!
| Acquired | Big Iron | Detroit Lions D/ST DET | Tue Nov 18 6:34pm CT |
| Acquired | Upper Decks | Emanuel Wilson RB GB | Tue Nov 18 6:34pm CT |
| Released | Big Iron | Chicago Bears D/ST CHI | Tue Nov 18 6:34pm CT |
| Released | Renegades Reserves | Luther Burden III WR CHI | Tue Nov 18 6:34pm CT |
| Released | Renegades Reserves | Emari Demercado RB ARI | Tue Nov 18 6:34pm CT |
| Skystrikers (7-4) | 93.80 | |
| Dawgs (5-6) | 67.20 | F |
| Big Iron (7-4) | 108.10 | |
| Denver Blue Smush (5-6) | 69.30 | F |
| Rommel (3-8) | 68.80 | |
| Riders (7-4) | 76.60 | F |
| Renegades Reserves (6-5) | 61.00 | |
| Upper Decks (6-5) | 100.20 | F |
| Cats (6-5) | 103.30 | |
| Terrible Towels (7-4) | 84.40 | F |
| Ride the Lightning (1-10) | 69.80 | |
| Cowboys (6-5) | 90.80 | F |
| FORD | W | L |
|---|---|---|
| Skystrikers | 7 | 4 |
| Big Iron | 7 | 4 |
| Renegades Reserves | 6 | 5 |
| Cowboys | 6 | 5 |
| Denver Blue Smush | 5 | 6 |
| Rommel | 3 | 8 |
| FALCON | W | L |
| Terrible Towels | 7 | 4 |
| Riders | 7 | 4 |
| Upper Decks | 6 | 5 |
| Cats | 6 | 5 |
| Dawgs | 5 | 6 |
| Ride the Lightning | 1 | 10 |
Across 10 games in 2025, Chicago Bears wide receiver Olamide Zaccheaus has recorded 32 catches for 248 yards and one touchdown on 50 targets. For most of the season to this point, he's played the WR3 role in Chicago alongside wideouts Rome Odunze and DJ Moore. However, Zaccheaus' usage dropped off sharply in the Bears' Week 11 win over the Minnesota Vikings. The 28-year-old recorded zero catches on zero targets and played a season-low 10 offensive snaps. Chicago could be shifting playing time to rookie wideout Luther Burden III, who played 33 offensive snaps against Minnesota. Zaccheaus was not a major factor for fantasy managers before Week 11, but he could now be fading into true fantasy irrelevance. The usage split between Zaccheaus and Burden III is worth monitoring heading into Chicago's Week 12 matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
From RotoBaller
Arizona Cardinals running back Michael Carter recorded a season-high five receptions on seven targets in his team's 41-22 Week 11 loss to the San Francisco 49ers. With Cardinals running back Emari Demercado (ankle) likely to miss the team's Week 12 matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Carter could be in line for a sizable role for a second straight week. The 26-year-old is unlikely to factor much on early downs, as Carter has fallen behind Arizona back Bam Knight in the pecking order for carries. However, Carter has recorded at least five targets in three out of six games played for the Cardinals this season. One wrinkle for Carter is the potential return of Trey Benson (knee), who could be returning soon from the knee injury that has kept him on Injured Reserve since Week 4. However, if Benson and Demercado are out in Week 12, Carter could have some deep-league fantasy appeal.
From RotoBaller
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Michael Mayer is often overlooked due to the presence of his star teammate and fellow tight end Brock Bowers. However, Mayer has maintained a consistent role in his team's passing game even since Bowers returned in Week 9 from a knee injury that forced him to miss multiple games. Over the last three weeks, Mayer has recorded nine catches for 61 yards on 15 targets. While the overall ineptitude of the Raiders' offense limits Mayer's upside, his stable target volume provides a decent floor in PPR fantasy leagues. He's not worth a starting spot in the vast majority of fantasy formats, but Mayer could be a player to monitor in deep leagues.
From RotoBaller
Baltimore Ravens running back Keaton Mitchell had one of his highest usage games of the 2025 season in Week 11, recording 54 scrimmage yards on eight touches against the Cleveland Browns. With Ravens running back Justice Hill (toe) sidelined by a toe injury, Mitchell stepped into the team's RB2 role behind Derrick Henry. If Hill remains out for Baltimore's Week 12 matchup against the New York Jets, Mitchell could see steady playing time on passing downs for the second straight week. Across 19 career games with Baltimore, Mitchell has averaged 6.6 yards per carry and 7.3 yards per touch. He could be worth targeting on the waiver wire for fantasy managers in leagues with 14 or more teams heading into Week 12.
From RotoBaller
Even with Buffalo Bills tight end Dalton Kincaid (hamstring) sidelined in Week 11, Bills TE2 Dawson Knox had a modest outing, recording one catch for 23 yards on three targets against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Kincaid did not practice on either Monday or Tuesday heading into Buffalo's Week 12 matchup against the Houston Texans on Thursday night, so Knox could have another chance to be his team's lead tight end. Still, in the two games he's played this season without Kincaid, Knox has recorded two catches for 42 yards and a touchdown on five targets. Expectations for Knox should be limited, but the 29-year-old does have a better chance to find the end zone without Kincaid in the lineup. In the deepest fantasy leagues, Knox could be a low-end streaming option for managers to add off the waiver wire heading into Week 12.
From RotoBaller
Cleveland Browns tight end Harold Fannin Jr. has been inconsistent during his rookie campaign. To be fair, it's not easy to be a consistent contributor in this Browns offense that has been struggling as a whole. The good news is, Fannin has seen five targets or more in each of his last five games. Last week, Fannin hauled in two of his five targets for 26 yards in the loss to the Baltimore Ravens. The 21-year-old hasn't been productive every week, but is worthy of a look as a deep league option for the upcoming Week 12 matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders.
From RotoBaller
New York Jets wide receiver Adonai Mitchell made his team debut against the New England Patriots last week. Mitchell was traded to the Jets in the deal that sent defensive back Sauce Gardner to the Indianapolis Colts. Mitchell didn't have a ton of time to learn the playbook, but was immediately heavily involved in the passing attack. Mitchell was targeted six times, but was only able to haul in one of those passes for 10 yards in the loss. The result obviously isn't good, but the six targets is promising for Mitchell. The Jets are without Garrett Wilson (knee), so someone needs to step up for this team. The 23-year-old figures to get a decent amount of chances down the stretch for the Jets. Mitchell could be worth a look as a deep league option as he continues to build chemistry with his new quarterback.
From RotoBaller
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Parker Washington has seen an increased role in the offense over the last few weeks. Fellow wideout Brian Thomas Jr. (ankle) has been sidelined the last few games, which has led to more playing time for Washington. Sadly, Washington gave fantasy managers a dud this past weekend. He hauled in both his targets for 20 yards in the win over the Los Angeles Chargers. To be fair, Washington didn't likely get many chances due to the fact the Jags were blowing them out. The expectation is that Washington will have a larger role against the Arizona Cardinals this weekend. His role in the offense could be reduced if Thomas gets back on the field. However, Washington is still worth a look as a possible flex option.
From RotoBaller
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Kaleb Johnson has seen a minimal role in the offense during his rookie season. However, Johnson could see an increased role this week. Lead back Jaylen Warren (ankle) is currently uncertain to suit up against the Chicago Bears in Week 12. If he sits, Kenneth Gainwell figures to take over as the lead back with Johnson presumably being the backup. Last week, Johnson rushed the ball five times for 15 yards in the win over the Cincinnati Bengals. Gainwell is the better option between the two right now, but Johnson might have some deep league appeal if Warren is unable to play.
From RotoBaller
Green Bay Packers running back Chris Brooks could possibly see a larger role on offense this weekend. Lead back Josh Jacobs (knee) is uncertain to suit up for the Week 12 matchup against the Minnesota Vikings. If he sits, Emanuel Wilson is likely to take over as the lead back in Green Bay. That means, Brooks would move up to the primary backup if Jacobs is unavailable. Brooks hasn't played much this season, but that's not surprising for a third string back. He could be worth a look as a desperation flex play if Jacobs is ruled out.
From RotoBaller
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Van Jefferson hauled in his first touchdown of the season during last week's game against the Houston Texans. The veteran wideout has been quiet this season, but was able to make an impact this past weekend. Jefferson hauled in three of his seven targets for 22 yards and a touchdown in the loss. The Titans are banged up at wide receiver which could lead to Jefferson having a bigger role moving forward. Calvin Ridley (leg) has already been placed on the injured reserve, but Chimere Dike (chest) is in danger of sitting out in Week 12. If that happens, Jefferson figures to take on a larger workload. Jefferson could offer some low-end flex appeal for fantasy managers desperate for help.
From RotoBaller
Buffalo Bills WR Curtis Samuel (neck/elbow) did not practice on Tuesday, Nov. 18.
Fantasy Spin: With Keon Coleman out and Khalil Shakir limited to three targets, Samuel matched his season high of two catches in Week 11 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Even though the Bills' wide receiver room seems to be in flux, Samuel shouldn't factor into any shakeup the club might make.
From TheHuddle
Tennessee Titans tight end Chig Okonkwo led the Titans with 56 receiving yards on three catches (three targets) in last week's 16-13 loss to the Houston Texans. It came in a game in which receivers Calvin Ridley (leg), Chimere Dike (chest), and Elic Ayomanor (hamstring) were all injured. Ridley broke his fibula and will miss the rest of the year, a significant development for the Titans' offense the rest of the way. It's unclear if Dike's and Ayomanor's injuries are serious enough to force them to miss time, but even if they can play this weekend against the Seattle Seahawks, Okonkwo and rookie tight end Gunnar Helm should have higher fantasy ceilings. Okonkwo's 56 yards on Sunday were his highest total since Week 3, and he now has multiple catches in three straight games. It's hard to put too much trust in anyone in Tennessee's offense this year, but with Ridley done for the year, it makes Okonkwo a little more intriguing as a TE2 streamer in fantasy leagues. He's rostered in only 16% of Yahoo leagues.
From RotoBaller
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Davis Sills V should be in line for more work in Week 12 against the division-rival New Orleans Saints after Drake London (knee) suffered a PCL sprain in the overtime loss to the Carolina Panthers on Sunday. Darnell Mooney and tight end Kyle Pitts Sr. should be quarterback Kirk Cousins' top targets for however long London is sidelined, but Sills inevitably should see more looks as well. The 29-year-old caught one of his two targets in the Week 11 loss for 11 yards, which was his second-best game of the year. In his first year in Atlanta, he's only caught four of his nine targets for 34 yards in 10 games, so it would be unreasonable to expect him to suddenly go off in fantasy in the coming weeks with London injured. Still, Sills is worth a look off the waiver wire in deeper leagues for WR depth. He's currently available in 100% of Yahoo leagues.
From RotoBaller
The Tennessee Titans officially placed wide receiver Calvin Ridley (leg) on season-ending Injured Reserve on Tuesday and signed receiver James Proche II to the active 53-man roster in a corresponding move, according to Jim Wyatt of the team's website. Ridley broke his fibula in Sunday's loss to the Houston Texans and will miss the rest of 2025. In addition to Ridley's injury, rookie wideouts Chimere Dike (chest) and Elic Ayomanor (hamstring) were injured in Week 11 and did not return. It means the Titans' WR corps could be dangerously thin for their Week 12 tilt against the visiting Seattle Seahawks. If Dike and Ayomanor are both unable to play this weekend, it would mean much larger roles for veteran Van Jefferson and Mason Kinsey in the passing game, with tight ends Chig Okonkwo and Gunnar Helm also seeing target boosts.
From RotoBaller
Houston Texans tight end Dalton Schultz (shoulder) continues to manage a shoulder injury, but he should be active on Thursday night in Week 12 against the Buffalo Bills after upgrading to a full practice on Tuesday. Schultz was listed as limited on the team's Monday practice estimation. The 29-year-old's shoulder injury has not slowed him down on the field on game days, as he has a nice three-game stretch consisting of 19 catches, 181 yards, and a touchdown on 28 targets. He has had at least eight targets during that span and has seen at least eight targets in four of the last five games. The last two weeks with starting quarterback C.J. Stroud (concussion) sidelined, Schultz has been a nice safety blanket for Davis Mills, catching 13 of 20 targets for 104 yards and his first touchdown of the year. Schultz is trending up going into Thursday's tilt while being on the TE1/2 borderline in fantasy.
From RotoBaller
Three-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. was officially reinstated by commissioner Roger Goodell on Tuesday, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. Beckham remains a free agent, and it remains to be seen how much attention he'll generate around the league. The 33-year-old veteran was given a six-game suspension in October for violating the league's policy on performance-enhancing drugs, but he's now eligible to play again and will look to latch on with a team for the stretch run in 2025. The former 12th overall pick by the New York Giants in 2014 out of LSU spent the last two seasons playing with the Baltimore Ravens and Miami Dolphins, where he caught 44 of his 82 targets for 620 yards and only three touchdowns. OBJ had only nine catches for 55 yards and no scores in nine games in 2024 with Miami. At this stage of his career, he'll be more of a long shot to return to the fantasy radar, but that might depend on where he ends up.
From RotoBaller
Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins (ankle) should be ready to play on Thursday against the Buffalo Bills after he was listed as a full practice participant on Tuesday. Collins opened the week on Monday listed as limited on the estimated report with a new ankle injury, but it doesn't appear to be serious enough to slow him down going into Week 12 despite the quick turnaround. Even though starting quarterback C.J. Stroud (concussion) will miss his third straight game this week, fantasy managers should not hesitate to start the 26-year-old pass-catcher against Buffalo. Collins has been a top-10 fantasy wideout in terms of half-PPR points per game (12.6) through 11 weeks of the season as Houston's clear WR1. And he's actually been better the last two weeks with Davis Mills running the offense, catching 16 of 25 targets for 228 yards and one touchdown.
From RotoBaller
Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts Sr. logged his second straight two-catch performance in Week 11's 30-27 overtimeloss to the Panthers after catching at leastthree passes in each of his first eight games of the season. It wouldseem his involvement is trending downward, however, wide receiver Drake London (knee) will likely miss Week 12, which could be a boon to his target potential. When London missed Week 8 with an injury, Pitts garnered a team-high nine targets, converting all of them into receptions, albeit for just 59 yards. The other good news is that Kirk Cousins was under center for that contest, and Cousins will again be the starter for the Week 12 road matchup against the Saints. Expectationsshould be tempered, though, as Pitts recorded one catch or fewer in five contests with Cousins at the helm last year. There is a wide range of outcomes for the 6-foot-6 tight end in this week's game, but he will still likelybe a low-end TE1 on Sunday.
From RotoBaller
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said "we'll see" when asked about rookie quarterback Will Howard receiving first-team reps during the week, with Aaron Rodgers (wrist) likely sidelined for their Week 12 matchup against the Chicago Bears. Rodgers has not yet been ruled out for Sunday's game, but he won't practice on Wednesday, and Friday will be the key day for his gameday status. Mason Rudolph is expected to start if Rodgers can't go, but his absence may open up an opportunity for Howard to work with the starting offense during practice. The rookie sixth-rounder out of Ohio State was activated from injured reserve last week after suffering a hand injury before the start of the season. Howard produced big-time numbers in his final collegiate season with the Buckeyes, throwing for 4,010 yards with 35 touchdowns and 10 interceptions in 16 games and leading them to a national championship. If Rudolph struggles, we could see Howard make his NFL debut in Week 12.
From RotoBaller
| Denver Blue Smush | Tue Nov 18 8:12pm CT |
| Terrible Towels | Tue Nov 18 8:03pm CT |
| Big Iron | Tue Nov 18 7:48pm CT |
| Upper Decks | Tue Nov 18 7:46pm CT |
| Commissioner | Tue Nov 18 7:41pm CT |
| Skystrikers | Tue Nov 18 6:49pm CT |
| Renegades Reserves | Tue Nov 18 6:24pm CT |
| Riders | Tue Nov 18 3:13pm CT |
| Cowboys | Tue Nov 18 2:55pm CT |
| Rommel | Tue Nov 18 8:14am CT |
| Dawgs | Sun Nov 16 10:42pm CT |
| Cats | Sun Nov 16 8:14am CT |
| Ride the Lightning | Sat Nov 15 8:37pm CT |
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