Top 5 takeaways from week 11

Featuring Bhayshul Tuten, George Kittle, and more.

November 17, 2025

In partnership with

Yooo!

No preamble tonight. We’re diving right in to our top 5 takeaways from week 11.

Giddy up.

Fuel your business brain. No caffeine needed.

Consider this your wake-up call.

Morning Brew}} is the free daily newsletter that powers you up with business news you’ll actually enjoy reading. It’s already trusted by over 4 million people who like their news with a bit more personality, pizazz — and a few games thrown in. Some even come for the crosswords and quizzes, but leave knowing more about the business world than they expected.

Quick, witty, and delivered first thing in the morning, Morning Brew takes less time to read than brewing your coffee — and gives your business brain the boost it needs to stay sharp and in the know.

RB - Sean Tucker (TB)

  • Sean Tucker had an impressive performance against the Buffalo Bills, recording 21 touches for 130 scrimmage yards, three touchdowns, and 34 PPR fantasy points, which makes him look like an attractive fantasy option.

  • The article warns that Tucker's performance might be temporary, as Bucky Irving could return soon from foot and shoulder injuries, potentially reducing Tucker's role in the Buccaneers' backfield.

  • Tucker's situation is compared to a similar scenario last season, where he had a strong performance but ultimately had no significant fantasy impact once the backfield became fully healthy.

  • Our take: Last year, he put up 34.20 points in Week 6 on 38% snap share. This year, he put up 34.00 points on 44% snap share. I see some sources talking about a 1A-1B situation when Bucky comes back, but I’m just not buying it. I need to see it to believe it.

QB - Bryce Young (CAR)

  • In Week 11, Bryce Young had his most impressive performance of the season, completing 31 of 45 pass attempts for 448 yards and three touchdowns with no interceptions, leading the Panthers to a 30-27 overtime victory against Atlanta and finishing as the week's QB2 with 31.82 fantasy points.

  • This game marked Young's first 400-yard passing game in the NFL and only his third time surpassing 300 yards, standing in stark contrast to his struggles earlier in the season where he had only two top-10 QB finishes and recently went through a two-game stretch with minimal production.

  • Young has a potentially favorable matchup in Week 12 against the San Francisco 49ers, who recently gave up 452 passing yards to Jacoby Brissett and are dealing with defensive injuries, making him an intriguing streaming option for fantasy managers despite his inconsistent performance this season.

  • Our take: We featured Bryce in last week’s trending down newsletter, so naturally, he came out this week and had one of the best games of his career. I’d be thankful for the SELL HIGH moment if I were an owner.

TE - Trey McBride (ARI)

  • Since Jacoby Brissett took over as quarterback, Trey McBride has become an exceptional fantasy football asset, averaging 20.26 fantasy points per game and ranking 12th in points per game across all positions.

  • McBride is currently the No. 1 tight end and has been so dominant that he ranks fifth among non-quarterbacks and second among receivers in points per game during this period, making him a potential league-winning player.

  • The article strongly recommends trying to acquire McBride before trade deadlines, particularly highlighting his upcoming Week 17 matchup against the Bengals as a potentially massive opportunity for fantasy managers.

  • Our take: Trey is on an absolute heater right now with Jacoby, finishing TE2, TE1, TE6, TE1, TE1 over his last 5. The conversation for Trey starts at two 1st round picks.

TE - George Kittle (SF)

  • George Kittle has been on fire over his last two games, catching all 15 of his targets for three touchdown receptions, including six catches for 67 yards and two scores against Arizona.

  • After a slow start back from injury that required a ramp-up period, Kittle's elite usage has translated into production with his 50th career touchdown catch coming in this performance.

  • Kittle should be viewed as a top four tight end rest of season based on his target volume, catch rate, and red zone involvement in San Francisco's offense.

  • Our take: With Purdy back from injury, Kittle is an ideal buy for contenders down the stretch. I’d be willing to pay a 1st, but you might even be able to get him for a little less.

RB - Bhayshul Tuten (JAX)

  • Bhayshul Tuten dominated touches in the first half of the game before leaving in the third quarter with an injury, showing more power than expected from his college tape by hitting the hole hard and running through defenders.

  • His performance put Travis Etienne Jr. on notice, as the workload distribution clearly favored the rookie running back before the injury occurred.

  • The Jaguars are transitioning to a run-first offense due to injuries across the receiving corps, creating significant opportunity for both running backs but particularly benefiting the rookie's role moving forward.

  • Travis Etienne Jr. is a free agent after this season, and with draft capital already invested in the explosive and athletic rookie, the team may choose to move on from their veteran back unless he accepts a hometown discount.

  • Our take: The workload distribution before his injury was very interesting. This was his first time topping 10 carries this season. Thankfully, the injury doesn’t seem too serious. This might be a 50/50 backfield moving forward.

That’s all for tonight!

See ya pizza,

Joe

P.S. In case you missed it, catch up on our most recent newsletters and other helpful resources below: