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IDP Fantasy Football Rankings for Week 10

For those not paying close attention, you should be prepared for a pass rush influx to hit IDP lineups this week. In Week 9, our top-four fantasy DLs were out due to byes and injuries. All four are projected to be back this week. In addition, former phenom Chase Young is optimistic about his return this week. That offers a lot of upside and talent to people who have been hurting at a relatively thin position.

Micah Parsons, Nick Bosa, and Myles Garrett's returns are a welcome reprieve from a short hiatus. Last week, numerous IDP managers had to stomach shelving a bye-week defender on their thin benches just so they didn't lose out on an elite sack artist, and those who held them will be rewarded. However, remember each player was dropped in a number of leagues due to roster constraints this past weekend. If they are out there, grab them now.

The bigger return news is that of T.J. Watt and Young, though. Neither is ranked where we would usually have them, and that’s largely due to questions about playing time in their first games back. We won’t blame people who leave Young on benches for a week, but Watt has to start immediately. Anticipate Watt returning as our DL1 overall once he’s proven his health, and Young should be a DL2 in the same scenario... with that, let’s get to our weekly rankings!

Be sure to check all of our fantasy football rankings for 2025:

 

Top Fantasy Defensive Linemen of the Week

Rank Player Team Opponent
1 Micah Parsons Cowboys Packers
2 T.J. Watt (Q) Steelers Saints
3 Nick Bosa 49ers Chargers
4 Myles Garrett Browns Dolphins
5 Aaron Donald Rams Cardinals
6 Maxx Crosby Raiders Colts
7 Khalil Mack Chargers 49ers
8 Danielle Hunter Vikings Bills
9 Brian Burns Panthers Falcons
10 Bradley Chubb Dolphins Browns
11 Za’Darius Smith Vikings Bills
12 Montez Sweat Commanders Eagles
13 Aidan Hutchinson Lions Bears
14 Cameron Jordan Saints Steelers
15 Javon Hargrave Eagles Commanders
16 Von Miller Bills Vikings
17 J.J. Watt Cardinals Rams
18 Demarcus Lawrence Cowboys Packers
19 Uchenna Nwosu Seahawks Buccaneers
20 Cameron Heyward Steelers Saints
21 Kwity Paye Colts Raiders
22 Josh Allen Jaguars Chiefs
23 Jaelan Phillips Dolphins Browns
24 Jerry Hughes Texans Giants
25 Baron Browning (Q) Broncos Titans
26 Haason Reddick Eagles Commanders
27 Denico Autry Titans Broncos
28 Dre’Mont Jones Broncos Titans
29 Vita Vea Buccaneers Seahawks
30 Joe Tryon-Shoyinka Buccaneers Seahawks
31 Jeffery Simmons Titans Broncos
32 Derrick Brown (Q) Panthers Falcons
33 Deforest Buckner Colts Raiders
34 Chase Young (Q) Commanders Eagles
35 Rashad Weaver (Q) Titans Broncos
36 Nik Bonitto Broncos Titans
37 Daron Payne Commanders Eagles
38 Markus Golden Cardinals Rams
39 Jonathan Allen Commanders Eagles
40 Dorance Armstrong Cowboys Packers
41 Yannick Ngakoue Colts Raiders
42 Grady Jarrett Falcons Panthers
43 Samson Ebukam 49ers Chargers
44 Zach Allen Cardinals Rams
45 Robert Quinn Eagles Commanders
46 Chris Jones Chiefs Jaguars
47 Leonard Floyd Rams Cardinals
48 Preston Smith Packers Cowboys
49 Travon Walker Jaguars Chiefs
50 Kenny Clark Packers Cowboys

 

DL Gamble(s) of the Week: Nik Bonitto, DL/LB, Denver Broncos… if Ryan Tannehill Starts for Tennessee

We almost went with Chase Young in this spot, given the gamble most will make if he even plays this week. Bonitto was just too attractive an option to ignore, though. We’ve told you how high we are on the former Sooner for months, and now he could be in line for increased playing time with Bradley Chubb gone.

What’s better for Bonitto is his potential matchup this week. The Titans have the second-worst Adjusted Sack Rate in the NFL this year and have given up the league median in sacks (20) despite being the third run-heaviest team in the NFL and taking zero sacks in two games with Malik Willis under center. When Ryan Tannehill is the starter, the Titans' sack rate is in the top third of the NFL. We are firing Bonitto up as a DL3 if Tannehill plays.

 

DL Fold(s) of the Week: All Broncos Pass Rushers if Malik Willis Starts for Tennessee

We are high on the Broncos’ pass rushers this week because we are projecting Tannehill to start. Tannehill averages nearly double the pass attempts that Malik Willis does as the Titans’ starter. He also takes pressure at a higher rate.

However, if Malik Willis remains the starter this week, we will change our tune on all Broncos edge rushers. Willis is averaging 13 pass attempts per game as a starter while taking zero sacks, even when playing an elite offense like the Chiefs. If Willis is the starter, only the Broncos' primary tacklers (Josey Jewell) are IDP options in most formats.

 

Top Fantasy Linebackers of the Week

Rank Player Team Opponent
1 Zaire Franklin Colts Raiders
2 Foyesade Olukun Jaguars Chiefs
3 Jordyn Brooks Seahawks Buccaneers
4 Drue Tranquill Chargers 49ers
5 T.J. Edwards Eagles Commanders
6 Josey Jewell Broncos Titans
7 Devin Lloyd Jaguars Chiefs
8 Bobby Wagner Rams Cardinals
9 Rashaan Evans Falcons Panthers
10 Cole Holcomb Commanders Eagles
11 Devin White Buccaneers Seahawks
12 De’Vondre Campbell (Q) Packers Cowboys
13 Jordan Hicks Vikings Bills
14 Pete Werner Saints Steelers
15 Nick Bolton Chiefs Jaguars
16 Frankie Luvu Panthers Falcons
17 Mykal Walker Falcons Panthers
18 Demario Davis Saints Steelers
19 Denzel Perryman Raiders Colts
20 Eric Kendricks Vikings Bills
21 Myles Jack Steelers Saints
22 Micah Parsons Cowboys Packers
23 Shaquille Leonard Colts Raiders
24 Christian Kirksey Texans Giants
25 David Long Jr. Titans Broncos
26 Elandon Roberts Dolphins Browns
27 T.J. Watt (Q) Steelers Saints
28 Shaq Thompson Panthers Falcons
29 Fred Warner 49ers Chargers
30 Malcolm Rodriguez Lions Bears
31 Isaiah Simmons Cardinals Rams
32 Nicholas Morrow Bears Lions
33 Lavonte David Buccaneers Seahawks
34 Dre Greenlaw (Q) 49ers Chargers
35 Jerome Baker Dolphins Browns
36 Kyzir White Chargers 49ers
37 Zaven Collins Cardinals Rams
38 Tremaine Edmunds Bills Vikings
39 Jack Sanborn Bears Lions
40 Blake Martinez Raiders Colts
41 Quay Walker Packers Cowboys
42 Willie Gay Jr. Chiefs Jaguars
43 Matt Milano (Q) Bills Vikings
44 Alex Anzalone Lions Bears
45 Leighton Vander Esch Cowboys Packers
46 Derrick Barnes Lions Bears
47 Deion Jones Browns Dolphins
48 Jonas Griffith Broncos Titans
49 Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah (Q) Browns Dolphins
50 Jamin Davis Commanders Eagles

 

LB Gamble(s) of the Week: Jack Sanborn, Chicago Bears

Last week, I did a brief rundown of IDP winners from the NFL's trade deadline, and Sanborn was listed as one of the biggest. Beat writers anticipated he would be first in line to fill in for Roquan Smith, which proved true in Week 9. His playing time jumped from 22% of defensive snaps to 88%, and he notched seven solo tackles against a Dolphins team that averages the eighth-fewest rush attempts in the NFL.

There’s an argument that Sanborn could lose snaps to A.J. Klein once he’s more acclimated to Chicago. That’s a risk we will take with Sanborn, who is a sure tackler and has a decent matchup against the 13th-most run-heavy offense in the NFL this week. Detroit is an offense that sends plenty of targets across the middle as well. This week, we consider Sanborn a borderline LB3 option, though the unknowns are risky.

 

LB Fold(s) of the Week: Cody Barton, Seattle Seahawks

Barton started this offseason with plenty of hype as the guy to replace Bobby Wagner next to Jordyn Brooks in Seattle's scheme. Early on this year, he did just that. Barton played no fewer than 94% of the defensive snaps in his first three starts this season. His participation and production have waned since then, though.

Barton has played over 60% of Seattle's snaps in his past four games just once. During that span, he's averaged four total tackles per game while notching just one big play (a sack) and one pass deflection. To make matters worse, he now gets a Buccaneers offense that is the most pass-heavy unit in the league. There is potential for upside with Barton, given Tampa's short-area passing game, but the needle is pointing down on this former sleeper.

 

Top Fantasy Defensive Backs of the Week

Rank Player Team Opponent
1 Derwin James Chargers 49ers
2 Jordan Poyer (Q) Bills Vikings
3 Jonathan Owens Texans Giants
4 Harrison Smith Vikings Bills
5 Talanoa Hufanga 49ers Chargers
6 Minkah Fitzpatrick (Q) Steelers Saints
7 Jalen Thompson Cardinals Rams
8 L’Jarius Sneed Chiefs Jaguars
9 Donovan Wilson Cowboys Packers
10 Eddie Jackson Bears Lions
11 Grant Delpit Browns Dolphins
12 DeShon Elliott Lions Bears
13 Julian Love Giants Texans
14 Ryan Neal Seahawks Buccaneers
15 Jaylinn Hawkins Falcons Panthers
16 Jevon Holland Dolphins Browns
17 Jaquan Brisker Bears Lions
18 Jalen Pitre Texans Giants
19 Richie Grant Falcons Panthers
20 Antoine Winfield Jr. (Q) Buccaneers Seahawks
21 Kevin Byard Titans Giants
22 Rayshawn Jenkins (Q) Jaguars Chiefs
23 Mike Edwards Buccaneers Seahawks
24 Justin Simmons Broncos Titans
25 Andre Cisco Jaguars Chiefs
26 Jayron Kearse Cowboys Packers
27 Marcus Maye Saints Steelers
28 Kerby Joseph (Q) Lions Bears
29 Jaire Alexander Packers Cowboys
30 Patrick Peterson Vikings Bills
31 Nick Scott Rams Cardinals
32 Tariq Woolen Seahawks Buccaneers
33 Kamren Curl Commanders Eagles
34 Jalen Ramsey Rams Cardinals
35 Kenny Moore II Colts Raiders
36 Roger McCreary Titans Broncos
37 A.J. Terrell (Q) Falcons Panthers
38 Tre’Davious White Bills Vikings
39 Damar Hamlin Bills Vikings
40 Trevon Diggs Cowboys Packers
41 James Bradberry Eagles Commanders
42 Xavier Woods Panthers Falcons
43 Mike Jackson Seahawks Buccaneers
44 Marcus Epps Eagles Commanders
45 Charvarius Ward 49ers Chargers
46 Stephon Gilmore Colts Raiders
47 Marshon Lattimore (Q) Saints Steelers
48 Carlton Davis Buccaneers Seahawks
49 Jeff Okudah Lions Bears
50 Juan Thornhill Chiefs Jaguars

 

DB Gamble(s) of the Week: Tre’Davious White, Buffalo Bills

White is typically a player you avoid in fantasy because opponents avoid him regularly. If the shutdown corner does play this week, the Vikings may not be able to avoid him, though. Justin Jefferson is obviously Minnesota’s top player and pass catcher, so if White is healthy enough to shadow, he will follow the fellow LSU product. That should offer plenty of volume.

 

DB Fold(s) of the Week: Patrick Surtain II, Denver Broncos

Tennessee was the third-lowest volume passing attack with Ryan Tannehill and is the lowest with Malik Willis. Denver's pass rushers may be able to overcome that volume if Tannehill is under center, but Patrick Surtain II has a poor matchup regardless of the passer. The Titans' de facto lead receiver (Robert Woods) averages two targets per game with Willis and 5.3 per game with Tannehill. There’s no one for Surtain to shadow, and the volume is low anyways.



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