Week 11 Waiver Wire Watch
Hello! It’s time for Week 11 of Waiver Wire Watch!
The NFL weekend is nearly here, marking the start of the second half of the 2025 regular season. Some quarterbacks had standout performances, and believe it or not, a few are still available on the waiver wire just waiting to be picked up.
Here’s a quick look at some players to consider adding from the waiver wire as we approach Week 11. Just a reminder, we’re defining exempt additions as those involved in up to 60% of leagues.
Week 11 Bye Teams: Indianapolis Colts, New Orleans Saints
Sam Darnold, QB, Seattle Seahawks (47.8%)
Darnold is currently steering one of the hottest offenses in the league, leading the Seahawks to a 44-22 victory over the Cardinals, marking their fourth consecutive win. He was quite efficient with a 10-12 pass record, racking up 178 yards and a touchdown, helping both Jackson Smith-Njigba and Cooper Kupp throughout the game. Surprisingly, he remains in the top five for certain stats, including leading all QBs in success rate and yards per attempt.
This week, he faces a crucial road matchup versus the Rams. If you’re interested, it might be a good time to snag him off the waiver wire before the game.
This week’s matchup: @ Los Angeles Rams, 4:05 p.m. ET
Joe Flacco, QB, Cincinnati Bengals (45.9%)
The Bengals had a bye last weekend and are looking to bounce back in the AFC North with a matchup against the Steelers this Sunday. Flacco returns after a rollercoaster month since his trade to Cincinnati. Over the last four games, he’s amassed 1,254 yards, 11 touchdowns, and just two interceptions. Remarkably, he’s been the second-best fantasy QB during this stretch, earning 101.8 fantasy points despite the Bengals’ defensive struggles.
With the defense still a concern, those yards have been critical. If you need a QB this week, he’s available and might be worth considering.
This week’s matchup: @ Pittsburgh Steelers, 1:00 PM ET
Tua Tagovailoa, QB, Miami Dolphins (21.2%)
The Dolphins surprised many by defeating the Bills 30-13 last Sunday. Although I wasn’t expecting that outcome! Devon Achan led the charge, but Tagovailoa contributed too with 173 yards, two touchdowns, and two interceptions. It wasn’t his best performance, but he’s shown flashes of brilliance, particularly with Jaylen Waddle stepping up as the leading pass catcher.
Next up, he’ll head to Spain to take on a Commanders defense that has allowed an NFL-high in passing yards and touchdowns. Honestly, if there’s a week to stream Dolphins QB games, this might be it.
This week’s matchup: vs. Washington Commanders, 9:30 a.m. ET (Madrid)
Jacoby Brissett, QB, Arizona Cardinals (12.8%)
It was a tough outing for Brissett, with the Cardinals falling 44-22 to the Seahawks. Still, garbage-time stats are helpful in fantasy, and he managed to collect 258 yards and two touchdowns, totaling 19.4 fantasy points. Since stepping in for Kyler Murray, he’s performed well enough to rank among top-12 fantasy QBs. If you’re in need of help at quarterback, he’s not a bad option to keep an eye on.
This week’s matchup: vs. San Francisco 49ers, 4:05 p.m. ET
