NFL Week 11: Biggest questions, takeaways for every game

week 11 of 2025 nfl season Thursday started with the red-hot Patriots defeating the Jets. Cheater traveyon henderson Scored three touchdowns, leading New England to 3–0 in the AFC East.

Sunday’s action began in Madrid, where miami dolphins defeated Washington Commanders In overtime.

Our NFL Nation reporters reacted to all the action, answered long-running questions coming from each game and broke down everything you need to know for each team. Let’s do that.

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Can the Dolphins get back into the playoff picture? If we had discussed this a month ago we probably would have been ridiculed on the internet – but hear us out! The Dolphins now have their first winning streak of the season and move to 4-7 entering their 12th week. They will return from the bye with games against New Orleans and New York JetsIf they keep up their pace, this win streak could realistically reach four games by the time they travel to Pittsburgh for “Monday Night Football” in Week 15; If they are 6-7, not only will the Dolphins be social media darlings, but they will also be firmly in the AFC playoff picture,

turn: Neither team looked like they were going to win the game in the final minutes of regulation, but on the first play of overtime, the Dolphins cornerback Jack Jones undercut a marcus mariota Passed and returned it 8 yards to the Washington 33-yard line. drama arranged Riley PattersonThe game-winning field goal to send the Dolphins back to South Florida with the win despite questionable decision-making and time management at the end of regulation. -Marcel Louis-Jacques

Next game: vs. Broncos (Nov. 30, 8:20 PM ET)

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What else could go wrong for commanders? Just when it looked like Washington might snap its five-game losing streak, the Commanders found new ways to lose. An overtime interception on the first pass by Mariota set up the Dolphins’ winning points. injury to jaylin lane Led by a new punt returner – and by a fumble mike senristilWashington would have the ball at its own 40, But what followed was a series that ended on a failed fourth-and-1 when Mariota threw a pass to the tight end, zack ertz It remained incomplete as the veteran slipped on his path. It’s been that kind of season for Washington, with 10 players considered starters entering the season sidelined with injuries or suspensions. And the series of defeats is showing no signs of ending.

Biggest hole in the game plan: Washington’s red zone offense. The Commanders failed to convert any of their three passes into touchdowns and it cost them. A false start on fourth-and-1 led to a field goal; Mariota and Ertz had unsuccessful runs by slip. Had he not slipped, he would have been in a position to score. The Commanders entered the season ranked 22nd in red zone offense. It cost them a game on Sunday. –John Keim

Next game: vs. Saints (November 30, 1 p.m. ET)

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how to run back traveyon hendersonWhen does the role of Ramondre Stevenson returns from Injury, In the first eight games, Henderson was a complementary player, playing 32.2% of the offensive snaps. But in Stevenson’s three-game absence, he has played 82.1% of offensive snaps and scored five touchdowns. So with Stevenson on the verge of returning, possibly in Week 12, the Patriots will have to decide how to split things up between their top backs. Perhaps it’s become more of a 50-50 split than it was before Stevenson’s injury, as limiting big-play opportunities seems counterproductive for Henderson.

What is meant by QB performance: drake may Quickly got into rhythm and completed his first 11 passes, the longest since starting a game in his career. He was effective against the blitz, finishing the first half on 5 of 5 passes for 41 yards and three first downs. Mayes entered the game completing 69.1% of his passes against the blitz, ranking third in the NFL. He finished the game 25 of 34 for 281 yards and one touchdown. He was only sacked once, as his work in the pocket was some of his best of the season. –Mike Rees

Next game: at Bengals (Sunday, 1 p.m. ET)

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Is it time to put up Aaron Glenn? Justin Fields on the bench? The first-year coach has been extremely loyal to Fields, but it seems a change at quarterback is possible. No one expected Fields to blow up the stat sheet with his arm, and he passed for just 116 yards against the Patriots. He managed only 505 yards passing in his last five starts, in one of which he was pulled at halftime. experienced backup tyrod taylor Sees the field better and is more willing to push the ball down the field. He might throw more interceptions than Fields, but would have more explosive plays.

Viewing Trends: It was a tough start for the wide receiver adonai michelAcquired from the Colts in Sauce Gardner BusinessMitchell dropped two passes. he had a step at cornerback Christian Gonzalez On a well thrown deep ball but could not hold on. The Jets’ passing attack isn’t doing enough to overcome fatal mistakes. Still, you’ll be seeing a lot of Mitchell throughout the rest of the season. -Rich Cimini

Next game: at Ravens (Sunday, 1 p.m. ET)