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Week 11 NFL Showdowns: Who's Passing and Who's Running?

USAFri Nov 14 2025
Week 11 of the NFL season brings some interesting matchups. Teams are finding ways to exploit defenses by either passing or running the ball a lot. Let's break down what's happening. The Jacksonville Jaguars are making teams throw the ball a lot. In the last month, they've faced the highest rate of pass attempts in the league. Teams are throwing more than they usually do against them. This is good news for the Chargers, who love to pass. Players like Ladd McConkey and Quentin Johnston could have big games. Even Keenan Allen might see more action if Oronde Gadsden II is injured. The Houston Texans are also in a good spot. They're facing the Tennessee Titans, who have been allowing a lot of passing yards. The Texans have been passing the ball a lot this season, and this matchup could be a good one for their receivers. Jaylen Noel and Jayden Higgins might be interesting picks for fantasy football players in deeper leagues. On the other hand, the Buffalo Bills are struggling to stop the run. They've allowed the most yards after contact per rush in the league since Week 6. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers might want to take advantage of this by running the ball more. This could limit the passing opportunities for Buccaneers receivers, except for Emeka Egbuka. The Chicago Bears have become a run-first team under new coach Ben Johnson. They're facing the Minnesota Vikings, who have allowed the fifth lowest pass rate over expected this season. D'Andre Swift could see a lot of touches in this game. Kyle Monangai might also have a decent workload and could be a flex option in deeper leagues.

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    Could the Bears and Vikings' love for the deep ball lead to a new sport called 'Fantasy Football Golf'?
    What are the long-term implications of relying on funnel defense strategies in fantasy football, and how does this affect player performance?
    Could the high pass rates against the Jaguars be a deliberate strategy to hide their defensive weaknesses?

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