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Lineup Lock: Justin Jefferson Managers Need to Watch the Vikings' QB Deadline; Cowboys' 14 Penalties, 153 Yards Create Fresh Drama

What the last 48 hours gave us: Justin Jefferson Managers Need to Watch the Vikings' QB Deadline; Cowboys' 14 Penalties, 153 Yards Create Fresh Drama; Tampa Bay's Defense Brings Consecutive Four-Interception Games Into Fantasy View.

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Lineup Lock: Justin Jefferson Managers Need to Watch the Vikings' QB Deadline; Cowboys' 14 Penalties, 153 Yards Create Fresh Drama

  1. Podcaster Pete

    Frank, bring that big take into Lineup Lock.

  2. Fantasy Frank

    Pete, I've brought a question instead. I'm Frank, and that's more useful.

  3. Podcaster Pete

    Fair. We'll test the case one step at a time.

  4. Podcaster Pete

    Justin Jefferson Managers Need to Watch the Vikings' QB Deadline The Minnesota Vikings' Week 9 loss emphasized their starting quarterback need, and Vikings coach doesn't rule out making a deal by Tuesday's deadline. If the Vikings aren't going to upgrade at QB, they should give Justin Jefferson a chance at a championship. The quarterback watch matters for Jefferson The Minnesota Vikings' Week 9 loss emphasized their starting quarterback need. Here's what HC Kevin O'Connell said after the game. Vikings coach doesn't rule out making a deal by Tuesday's deadline. If the Vikings aren't going to upgrade at QB, they should give Jefferson a chance at a championship.

  5. Fantasy Frank

    For fantasy managers, track the Vikings' starting quarterback need, Tuesday's deadline, and Justin Jefferson.

  6. Podcaster Pete

    Cowboys' 14 Penalties, 153 Yards Create Fresh Drama The Cowboys had 14 penalties called on them Sunday vs. the Colts for 153 yards, and Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer said it "wasn't good enough." the Colts for 153 yards. On Monday, Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer discussed his frustration with the team's penalty struggles, saying it "wasn't good enough."\n\nThat isn't exactly a glowing review. The penalty struggles are officially on the drama board.

  7. Fantasy Frank

    Tampa Bay's Defense Brings Consecutive Four-Interception Games Into Fantasy View Tampa Bay's defense is the first one with consecutive four-interception games in nearly a decade, putting the Bucs in sharp fantasy-defense territory. Tampa Bay's defense is the first one with consecutive four-interception games in nearly a decade. For fantasy managers, consecutive four-interception games make Tampa Bay's defense a sharp streaming angle. The Bucs last five games have drawn a comparison with one of the greatest teams of all time. The matchup takeaway is simple: Tampa Bay's defense has earned serious fantasy attention after consecutive four-interception games.

  8. Podcaster Pete

    Ravens Aren’t Trading Derrick Henry; Giants Inquired About Justice Hill Adam Schefter says the Ravens aren’t trading Derrick Henry; the Giants inquired about Justice Hill. Fantasy roster angle: Adam Schefter says the Ravens aren’t trading Derrick Henry; the Giants inquired about Justice Hill. That's the roster angle: Derrick Henry isn't moving, while Justice Hill drew a Giants inquiry.

  9. Fantasy Frank

    The 6-1 Vikings' QB Problem Is a Fantasy-Roster Headache The 6-1 Vikings need to solve their QB problem now after anointing Kyler Murray, trading J.J. McCarthy and starting Carson Wentz again. The 6-1 Vikings' QB Problem Is a Fantasy-Roster Headache They anointed Kyler Murray and traded J.J. McCarthy. Now they're starting Carson Wentz again. The 6-1 Vikings need to solve their QB problem now. For fantasy managers, this is a roster headache, not a green light. Keep the Vikings QB problem on the watch list, but don't force a move before the Vikings solve the Carson Wentz situation.

  10. Podcaster Pete

    Bears' 5-turnover performance may slow Super Bowl talk Chicago completed its primetime sweep with its third night game in a row, but the Bears' 5-turnover performance may slow the roll on all the Super Bowl talk. Chicago completed its primetime sweep, winning its third night game in a row. But the Bears' 5-turnover performance may slow the roll on all the Super Bowl talk. That's one ugly heat check for the hype train.

  11. Fantasy Frank

    Philadelphia Eagles vs. New York Giants: NFC East matchup The Philadelphia Eagles and New York Giants meet in an NFC East matchup, but the supplied source provides no player usage, injuries, or matchup data. Matchup frame This is an NFC East matchup between the Philadelphia Eagles and New York Giants. The supplied matchup note doesn't include player usage, injuries, or matchup data, so fantasy managers shouldn't force a player angle from this slate alone.

  12. Podcaster Pete

    Kevin O'Connell on potential quarterback trade: "I'll defer to Nolan [Teasley] on that" - NBC Sports Skip navigation Search Query Submit Search Pro Football Talk Rumor Mill PFT Video PFT PM PFT Live PFT Clips What’s next for 49ers, Aiyuk after reinstatement? How will the Rams respond to Nacua’s move to IR? Jaguars making ‘major investment’ with Davis trade Other PFT Content In Broncos-Panthers, replay was used to determine whether replay should be used Mike Florio , Mike Florio , Brandon Aiyuk plans to meet with 49ers at team’s business offices, not team facility Mike Florio , Mike Florio , Christian Watson, Matthew Golden are delivering for the Packers Mike Florio , Mike Florio , PFT Rumor Mill Teams Teams Arizona Cardinals Atlanta Falcons Baltimore Ravens Buffalo Bills Carolina Panthers Chicago Bears Cincinnati Bengals Cleveland Browns Dallas Cowboys Denver Broncos Detroit Lions Green Bay Packers Houston Texans Indianapolis Colts Jacksonville Jaguars Kansas City Chiefs Las Vegas Raiders Los Angeles Chargers Los Angeles Rams Miami Dolphins New England Patriots New Orleans Saints New York Giants New York Jets Minnesota Vikings Philadelphia Eagles Pittsburgh Steelers San Francisco 49ers Seattle Seahawks Tampa Bay Buccaneers Tennessee Titans Washington Commanders Watch Podcasts Podcasts PFT Live More Sports More Sports NFL Fantasy Sports MLB NBA NHL College Football College Basketball Golf Olympics Soccer Motors NASCAR Peacock Search Query Submit Search Pro Football Talk Rumor Mill PFT Video PFT PM PFT Live PFT Clips What’s next for 49ers, Aiyuk after reinstatement?

  13. Fantasy Frank

    Jaguars making ‘major investment’ with Davis trade Other PFT Content In Broncos-Panthers, replay was used to determine whether replay should be used Mike Florio , Mike Florio , Brandon Aiyuk plans to meet with 49ers at team’s business offices, not team facility

  14. Podcaster Pete

    Vikings head coach addresses quarterback conundrum after Week 9 loss - Yahoo Sports Search Query for Search Search Home News Finance Sports More Mail NFL News Scores Schedule Standings Stats Teams Players Injuries Odds Fantasy Football NFL Draft Playoffs Super Bowl GameChannel ... Fantasy Network Fantasy Plus TRENDING NFL Power Rankings Bills beat Vikings on MNF Week 10 Waiver Wire Jaguars' blockbuster deal CFP doubling in size Story by Vikings head coach addresses quarterback conundrum after Week 9 loss Story by Vikings head coach addresses quarterback conundrum after Week 9 loss Jack McKessy, USA TODAY · USA TODAY Sports Tue, November 10, 2026 at 5:23 AM UTC · 2 min read About Our Ads Recommended Stories Kevin O’Connell refuses to confirm if Vikings will trade for a new QB to address their biggest flaw Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell was forced to address the team’s major issues at QB after their 23-6 loss to the Buffalo Bills on November 9, 2026.

  15. Fantasy Frank

    Monday Night Football saw things take a turn for the worse for the Vikings, who went from starting the season 6-0 to losing two straight games, with the Bills loss completely exposing their issues at QB. HITC Minnesota Vikings Have Only Hours to Make QB Move Before NFL Trade Deadline The Vikings are running out of time to address their quarterback situation. Could Monday night's performance force a last-minute trade? The post Minnesota Vikings Have Only Hours to Make QB Move Before NFL Trade Deadline appeared first on HEAVY. HEAVY Vikings’ Kevin O’Connell defers to Nolan Teasley on trade deadline questions after MNF bashing The Minnesota Vikings embarrassed themselves in Week 9’s Monday Night Football clash against the Buffalo Bills, losing 23-6 at home as coach Kevin O’Connell and two others took the brunt of the blame .

  16. Podcaster Pete

    Fill-in QB Carson Wentz’ awfulness reached historic levels as the Bills p

  17. Fantasy Frank

    Receiver-needy teams should call about Justin Jefferson - NBC Sports Skip navigation Search Query Submit Search Pro Football Talk Rumor Mill PFT Video PFT PM PFT Live PFT Clips What’s next for 49ers, Aiyuk after reinstatement? How will the Rams respond to Nacua’s move to IR? Jaguars making ‘major investment’ with Davis trade Other PFT Content In Broncos-Panthers, replay was used to determine whether replay should be used Mike Florio , Mike Florio , Brandon Aiyuk plans to meet with 49ers at team’s business offices, not team facility Mike Florio , Mike Florio , Christian Watson, Matthew Golden are delivering for the Packers Mike Florio , Mike Florio , PFT Rumor Mill Teams Teams Arizona Cardinals Atlanta Falcons Baltimore Ravens Buffalo Bills Carolina Panthers Chicago Bears Cincinnati Bengals Cleveland Browns Dallas Cowboys Denver Broncos Detroit Lions Green Bay Packers Houston Texans Indianapolis Colts Jacksonville Jaguars Kansas City Chiefs Las Vegas Raiders Los Angeles Chargers Los Angeles Rams Miami Dolphins New England Patriots New Orleans Saints New York Giants New York Jets Minnesota Vikings Philadelphia Eagles Pittsburgh Steelers San Francisco 49ers Seattle Seahawks Tampa Bay Buccaneers Tennessee Titans Washington Commanders Watch Podcasts Podcasts PFT Live More Sports More Sports NFL Fantasy Sports MLB NBA NHL College Football College Basketball Golf Olympics Soccer Motors NASCAR Peacock Search Query Submit Search Pro Football Talk Rumor Mill PFT Video PFT PM PFT Live PFT Clips What’s next for 49ers, Aiyuk after reinstatement?

  18. Podcaster Pete

    Jaguars making ‘major investment’ with Davis trade Other PFT Content In Broncos-Panthers, replay was used to determine whether replay should be used Mike Florio , Mike Florio , Brandon Aiyuk plans to meet with 49ers at team’s business offices, not team facility

  19. Fantasy Frank

    Brian Schottenheimer on Cowboys' penalty struggles vs. Colts: 'It wasn't good enough' Skip to main content Primary nav NEWS MULTIMEDIA SCHEDULE TEAM TICKETS FANS STADIUM CHEERLEADERS COMMUNITY SPANISH SHOP TICKETS Search Open menu button Action related nav TICKETS WATCH PRO SHOP News Home Updates Mailbag Rank'Em Past/Present Staff Writers Star Magazine Advertising Featured - DALvsIND | 2026 Presented by Brian Schottenheimer on Cowboys' penalty struggles vs. Colts: 'It wasn't good enough' Nov 09, 2026 at 05:43 PM Tommy Yarrish DallasCowboys.com Staff Writer Copied! FRISCO, Texas – In the Cowboys' 27-23 win over the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, Dallas had 14 total penalties accepted against them that totaled 153 penalty yards.

  20. Podcaster Pete

    To break it down further, the Cowboys had holding penalties accepted four times, offensive pass interference three times and were penalized for an ineligible man downfield, false start, illegal shift, kickoff short of the landing zone, defensive pass interference, unnecessary roughness and unsportsmanlike conduct once respectively. In Monday's team meeting, Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer and his team watched all 14 together, and the four holding penalties stood out. "We pointed it out," Schottenheimer said. "Sloppy. Not good enough. I think there was two pre-snap, which is a positive. We've been averaging about seven penalties a game, so we were twice the average.

  21. Fantasy Frank

    Not good enough at all. We showed all the different penalties from the PIs to the holdings." "Start with the holdings, at the end of the day, holding's about keeping your leverage. So when you set an angle to make a block, you've got to keep your leverage. If you begin to lose your leverage, the way you keep your leverage is by moving your feet. If a guy goes to pull away, you have to let go, you have to release. Sloppy hands on our part, sloppy fundamentals. The indiv

  22. Podcaster Pete

    Bucs vs. Bears Data Crunch | NFL Week 9 2026 Skip to main content Primary nav SCHEDULE NEWS TEAM VIDEO PHOTOS STADIUM COMMUNITY FAN CENTRAL PODCASTS CHEERLEADERS SCHEDULE TICKETS SHOP Search Open menu button Action related nav TICKETS KREWE MEMBERS SHOP TUNE IN APP News Home Latest News Roster Moves Updates Bucs Blitz Community Advertising Tampa Bay Buccaneers Presented by Bucs' Pick Party Continues | Data Crunch Tampa Bay's defense is the first one with consecutive four-interception games in nearly a decade...The Bucs last five games have drawn a comparison with one of the greatest teams of all time Nov 09, 2026 at 05:00 PM Scott Smith Senior Writer/Editor Copied!

  23. Fantasy Frank

    The Tampa Bay Buccaneers treated a national audience to a stirring comeback on Sunday night in Chicago before falling on a last-second field goal by Bears kicker Cairo Santos in a 27-24 decision. The Buccaneers repeated the formula that had produced lopsided wins over Carolina and Atlanta with 126 rushing yards on offense and five takeaways on defense and Baker Mayfield threw for a season-high 243 yards, but still fell in part due to their own miscues, including a pick-six and repeated procedural penalties on offense. Four of the Buccaneers' five takeaways on defense were interceptions, with cornerback Zyon McCollum snaring two and safety Tykee Smith and linebacker Alex Anzalone getting one each.

  24. Podcaster Pete

    Anzalone and McCollum are both tied for third in the NFL in interceptions and they're the first Buccaneers with four interceptions in a season since Carlton Davis in 2020 . Anzalone is the only non-defensive back with four-plus interceptions so far this season. McCollum, who also had picks in Week Eight at Carolina and Week Nine against the Falcons, is the first Buccaneer with four interceptions in a three-game span since Donnie Abraham in 1999. Most Intercept

  25. Fantasy Frank

    Justin Jefferson 2026 ADP PPR ADP 11.7, ADP high 5, ADP low 20, ADP stdev 2.2

  26. Podcaster Pete

    Derrick Henry 2026 ADP PPR ADP 16.5, ADP high 10, ADP low 24, ADP stdev 2.4

  27. Fantasy Frank

    Kyler Murray 2026 ADP PPR ADP 134.8, ADP high 105, ADP low 167, ADP stdev 11.1

  28. Podcaster Pete

    Justice Hill 2026 ADP PPR ADP 173.3, ADP high 157, ADP low 200, ADP stdev 9.9

  29. Podcaster Pete

    That's Lineup Lock. Every story in this episode came from a sourced Wire report. This episode is powered by gamedai's Scout.

  30. Fantasy Frank

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