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Welcome back, RotoBallers, to another start'em and sit'em piece as we look ahead to Week 10! There will be four teams (Green Bay Packers, Seattle Seahawks, Las Vegas Raiders, and Cleveland Browns) on bye this week, so fantasy managers might need to look deeper on their benches this week. This Week 10 matchups analysis and Start 'Em, Sit 'Em piece will help you make the right lineup decisions this weekend.
Last week, players like De'Von Achane, Courtland Sutton, and Sam Darnold all made the love list. Achane winded up finishing as the RB2 behind a 32.1 PPR fantasy performance. Sutton had his best game of the season, finishing as the WR6 in PPR formats, and Darnold finished with 21 fantasy points en route to a QB9 fantasy finish.
So let's dive into every Week 10 game (Sunday through Monday) and analyze the best starts and sits. This article will go through every player in every game to determine which players you should be starting in fantasy this weekend.
Be sure to check all of our fantasy football rankings for 2024:- Quarterback fantasy football rankings
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- Wide receiver fantasy football rankings
- Tight end fantasy football rankings
- Kicker fantasy football rankings
- FLEX fantasy football rankings
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- Superflex fantasy football rankings
- IDP fantasy football rankings
- Dynasty fantasy football rankings
Matchups Analysis - Sunday Morning Game (Munich, Germany)
New York Giants at Carolina Panthers
Spread: Giants -5.5
Matchups We Love:
QB Daniel Jones
Daniel Jones will come in as a low-end QB1 option in a juicy matchup against the Panthers in Week 10. Carolina has given up the fourth-most fantasy points per game to opposing quarterbacks while allowing a top-12 fantasy quarterback in four of the past six weeks. Given Jones' rushing upside, he is a sneaky play this weekend. The Giants quarterback has rushed for at least 50 yards in two of the last four games.
Tyrone Tracy Jr. has overtaken Devin Singletary for the RB1 job in this backfield and will remain a strong start in Week 10 against the Panthers. Tracy has totaled at least 16 carries in four of the last five games while scoring at least 22 PPR fantasy points in two of the past four weeks. With Carolina allowing the most fantasy points to running backs this season, the rookie is a must-start.
Rookie RB Rushing Leaders:
🥇Tyrone Tracy - 442 Yards
🥈Bucky Irving - 419 Yards
🥉Ray Davis - 262 Yards
4️⃣ Issac Guerendo - 227 Yards
5️⃣ Jaylen Wright - 208 Yards
6️⃣ Braelon Allen - 196 Yards pic.twitter.com/tB6bEe98zj— SleeperNFL (@SleeperNFL) November 6, 2024
Jonathon Brooks (knee) should make his season debut in Week 10 against the Giants, but Chuba Hubbard is still a solid RB2 option. Hubbard has finished as a top-24 back in seven of the last eight weeks and will now go up against a New York front seven that has allowed a top-20 fantasy running back in five straight weeks. As for Brooks, he is better left on benches in his first game back from an ACL injury.
TE Theo Johnson
Theo Johnson is a sneaky start in deeper leagues this weekend. He has played at least 85% of the Giants' offensive snaps in four straight games and is coming off a TE7 fantasy finish in PPR formats last week. Johnson will also face a Panthers secondary that has allowed the most fantasy points and most receiving touchdowns (seven) to the position through nine weeks. The rookie has some value this weekend.
Matchups We Hate:
Ja'Tavion Sanders has been a solid TE1 option in recent weeks, finishing as a top-14 tight end in three of the past four games. But if Tommy Tremble (back) returns from his back injury this weekend, Sanders is not a strong start. In three games with Tremble, the rookie is playing only 33.3% of the team's offensive snaps. On top of that, the Giants have allowed the third-fewest fantasy points per game to tight ends this year.
Update: Tremble is questionable for Sunday.
Other Matchups:
QB Bryce Young
Bryce Young will start for the Panthers in Week 10 after leading them to victory last week. However, he should only be started in deeper Superflex leagues this weekend. Despite the Giants allowing a top-12 fantasy quarterback in five of the past six weeks, Young has struggled to put up consistent fantasy numbers in his career. He has scored over 15 fantasy points just twice over his last 15 starts.
WR Malik Nabers
Malik Nabers hasn't scored over 15 fantasy points in three straight games, but he'll remain a strong WR1 option in Week 10 against the Panthers. Nabers currently leads all wide receivers with a 37.2% target share, and the Panthers have allowed some big games to outside wide receivers in recent weeks. Sutton, Terry McLaurin, and DJ Moore all totaled at least 95 receiving yards against this secondary over the last five weeks.
WRs Darius Slayton/Wan'Dale Robinson
Darius Slayton and Wan'Dale Robinson should only be started in deeper leagues this weekend. Slayton has only seen 13 targets over the last three games while averaging 8.6 PPR fantasy points. As for Robinson, his production has cooled off a little since his strong start to the season. The slot wideout is only averaging 6.8 PPR fantasy points per game since Week 7.
Update: Slayton will not travel with the team due to a concussion and is out.
Panthers WRs
Xavier Legette and Jalen Coker will see more opportunities moving forward. While Legette will see the Deonte Banks shadow this week, that shouldn't worry fantasy managers. Banks allowed two touchdowns to McLaurin a week ago and ranks 95th in passer rating allowed (136.1) through nine weeks. The rookie is a solid flex play in 12-plus team leagues after seeing 13 targets over the past two games.
As for Coker, he is more of a flex play in 14-plus team leagues. He only played 45% of the team's offensive snaps last week and saw a mere three targets. The good news for him, though, is that the Giants are allowing 12.6 PPR fantasy points per game to slot wideouts this season. He has some value in deeper leagues in Week 10.
Injuries:
- Jonathon Brooks (knee)
- Tommy Tremble (back)
Matchups Analysis - Sunday 1:00 EST Games
Denver Broncos at Kansas City Chiefs
Spread: Chiefs -8
Matchups We Love:
None
Matchups We Hate:
Patrick Mahomes finished as a top-5 fantasy quarterback last week for the first time since Week 7 of the 2023 season. However, it'll be difficult for him to replicate that fantasy success in Week 10 against the Broncos. Denver has allowed only two quarterbacks to finish as a top-16 fantasy quarterback this season. As a result, Mahomes will be a riskier QB1 option this weekend.
Javonte Williams continues to operate as the Broncos' top running back. He has seen at least 14 touches in five of the past six games while playing over 50% of the team's offensive snaps in every game. However, fantasy managers should not be starting Williams in most cases this weekend. The Chiefs have allowed the fewest fantasy points to running backs, and not one back has rushed for more than 60 yards against them this season.
After a two-touchdown performance, it'll be hard to sit DeAndre Hopkins in Week 10. However, the matchup against the Broncos isn't the best for him. Hopkins will be shadowed by Patrick Surtain II in this game, and Surtain has established himself as one of the best lockdown corners in the NFL. The Broncos corner has given up only 12 catches all year. That makes the veteran wideout a risky WR3 option this weekend.
Other Matchups:
QB Bo Nix
Bo Nix continues to be a solid QB1 option for fantasy managers, as he has finished as a top-14 fantasy quarterback in four of the past five weeks. Despite his recent fantasy success, though, Nix is more of a QB2 option in Week 10 against the Chiefs. Kansas City has only allowed two quarterbacks to finish as a top-16 option since Week 3.
RB Kareem Hunt
Given Kareem Hunt's usage on offense, he will be a strong RB2 option in Week 10 against the Broncos. Hunt has totaled 97 carries over the past four games to go with 345 rush yards and five touchdowns. Even though Denver is allowing only 3.9 yards per carry on the ground through nine weeks, fantasy managers should be starting him this weekend.
It's difficult to trust Xavier Worthy every week in fantasy, especially with Hopkins now in town. After totaling 13.7 PPR fantasy points in Week 8, the rookie scored -1.0 fantasy points last week against the Buccaneers. In that game, he didn't catch any passes and saw a season-low two targets. As a result, Worthy is a risky flex play in Week 10.
WR Courtland Sutton
Sutton has been a reliable fantasy WR2 option this season, especially over the last couple of weeks. Sutton has caught 15 passes for 222 yards across the past two games while finishing as the WR21 and WR6 in PPR formats during that span. In Week 10, though, the Broncos wideout will be a risky WR3 option. Kansas City has allowed the fewest fantasy points to outside wide receivers this year.
TE Travis Kelce
Travis Kelce is a must-start option at tight end in Week 10 against the Broncos. Kelce has caught 24 passes for 190 yards and one touchdown across the last two games while finishing with 47 combined PPR fantasy points. You're starting him in all formats against a Broncos defense that has allowed three different top-12 fantasy tight ends this season.
Injuries:
- Rashee Rice (knee)
- Isiah Pacheco (ankle)
Pittsburgh Steelers at Washington Commanders
Spread: Commanders -3
Matchups We Love:
RB Najee Harris
Najee Harris has run the ball well over the past few weeks, resulting in the 26-year-old rushing for over 100 yards in three straight contests. Now, he'll go up against a Commanders defense that has given up the fifth-most rush yards (1,035) through nine weeks. Given that Washington has also allowed a top-16 fantasy running back in four of the past seven weeks, Harris is a solid RB2 option this weekend.
Matchups We Hate:
Jayden Daniels being on this list doesn't mean you should automatically sit him. However, Daniels does have a tough matchup against Pittsburgh's secondary in Week 10. The Steelers have given up the second-fewest fantasy points per game to opposing quarterbacks, and this defense has yet to allow a top-12 fantasy quarterback this season. While the rookie is still a QB1 option this weekend, expectations should be tempered a little bit.
WR Terry McLaurin
McLaurin might have only caught two passes last week, but both of those catches were for a touchdown. That now marks the seventh straight game in which the Commanders wideout finished with at least 13 PPR fantasy points. Nonetheless, he'll be a lower-end WR2 option in Week 10 because Joey Porter Jr. will likely be shadowing him in this game. Porter ranks 22nd in man success rate (76.2%) and has allowed 20 receptions all year.
Other Matchups:
Russell Wilson has looked solid in his two starts this year and has a solid matchup on deck against the Commanders. Although Washington's defense has played better in recent weeks, Jones just scored 24.4 fantasy points last week against this secondary. Wilson will be a QB2 option this weekend.
Commanders RBs
Brian Robinson Jr. (hamstring) missed last week's game due to a hamstring injury, and there's a good chance he will return in Week 10. While Pittsburgh might not seem like a great matchup for Robinson, he is a solid RB2 option this weekend. The Steelers have allowed a top-16 fantasy running back in five straight weeks.
As for Austin Ekeler, he has some sneaky flex potential in 12-plus team leagues. He has caught at least two passes in every game this season, and the Steelers have allowed the sixth-most receiving yards (340) to running backs.
Update: Robinson is out for Sunday's game. So, Ekeler is a solid RB2 option this weekend.
George Pickens' fantasy value has increased since Wilson took over the starting job. In two games with the veteran, Pickens has scored 22.1 PPR fantasy points (Week 7) and 11.4 PPR fantasy points (Week 8). That makes the third-year wideout a solid WR2 option in Week 10.
TE Zach Ertz
It was a weird game for Zach Ertz in Week 9. He played a season-low 48% of the Commanders' offensive snaps while catching just one pass for five yards. But in Week 10, Ertz will be a low-end TE1 against the Steelers. Pittsburgh has allowed a top-14 fantasy tight end in four of the past five weeks while allowing 29 catches to the position since Week 4.
Wilson hasn't looked Pat Freiermuth's way much since taking over as the starter in Week 7. The Steelers tight end has only seen five targets in his two games with him. As a result, Freiermuth is more of a TE2 option in Week 10 against the Commanders. Even though Washington has allowed a top-14 tight end in four of the past five games, it's hard to trust a tight end who has caught just two passes in three straight contests.
Injuries:
- Brian Robinson Jr. (hamstring)
Minnesota Vikings at Jacksonville Jaguars
Spread: Vikings -5.5
Matchups We Love:
QB Sam Darnold
Darnold was on the love list last week and will be on here again in Week 10. The Jaguars have given up the most fantasy points to quarterbacks while also allowing a top-12 fantasy quarterback in eight of nine weeks this season. Therefore, Darnold will come in as a strong QB1 option against a Jacksonville secondary that is conceding 275 passing yards per game.
RB Aaron Jones
If you have Aaron Jones, you should be starting him as your RB2 in most formats this weekend. Jones has seen at least 21 touches in back-to-back games while playing over 70% of the team's offensive snaps in three straight weeks. Now, he gets a matchup against a Jaguars defense that has allowed the third-most fantasy points per game to running backs.
Although the Vikings secondary held the Colts wide receiver room in check last week, Brian Thomas Jr. should be in for a strong fantasy day in Week 10. Minnesota has given up the most fantasy points per game to wideouts this season while allowing outside wide receivers like Puka Nacua (106 yards) and Garrett Wilson (101 yards) to have big performances in recent weeks. Thomas is a solid WR2 option in Week 10.
Update: Thomas is questionable for Sunday.
Justin Jefferson has been the most consistent fantasy wideout this season, finishing with at least 15 PPR fantasy points in every game. He'll continue to be a strong WR1 option in Week 10 against the Jaguars. Jacksonville has allowed the fourth-most fantasy points per game to opposing wideouts.
In his first game back, T.J. Hockenson played 45% of the Vikings' offensive snaps and caught three passes for 27 yards. Expect all those numbers to increase in Week 10 against the Jaguars. Jacksonville has let up a top-12 fantasy tight end in four of the past five weeks while allowing five touchdowns to the position this year (tied for the second most in the NFL). Hockenson is a low-end TE1 option this weekend.
Matchups We Hate:
Jaguars RBs
At this point, it's hard to trust either Tank Bigsby or Travis Etienne Jr. in fantasy. Bigsby played 52% of the team's offensive snaps last week but only totaled 2.2 PPR fantasy points. As for Etienne, he played 31% of the offensive snaps and saw just five touches. Now, this Jaguars backfield will face a tough Vikings defense that has allowed the sixth-fewest fantasy points per game to running backs this year.
Other Matchups:
Trevor Lawrence is dealing with some soreness following last week's loss. Assuming he can suit up, though, he'll be a low-end QB1 in 14-plus team leagues in Week 10. Lawrence has been a solid quarterback option in recent weeks, finishing as a top-16 quarterback in six straight games. Given that Minnesota has allowed a top-10 fantasy quarterback in three of the past five games, the Jaguars signal-caller could be a sneaky option.
Update: Lawrence is unlikely to play this week, so Mac Jones should draw his first start of the year. Jones will be a QB2 option this weekend.
Even though the Jaguars have struggled to stop opposing wideouts this season, Jordan Addison will be a risky flex play in all formats this weekend. Addison has caught three passes or fewer in five of six games and will enter Week 10 with just two top-32 wide receiver finishes this year. He'll be a risky flex play in 12-plus team leagues in Week 10.
TE Evan Engram
Fantasy managers would like to see more from Evan Engram, considering he has been held to under 50 receiving yards in three straight games. But the consistency has been there for Engram, as he has finished as a top-12 fantasy tight end in three of the last four games. With Minnesota allowing a TE1 on two different occasions this year, the Jaguars playmaker is a solid TE1 option in Week 10.
Injuries:
- Trevor Lawrence (shoulder)
- Brian Thomas Jr. (chest)
Atlanta Falcons at New Orleans Saints
Spread: Falcons -4
Matchups We Love:
Fantasy managers are finally being rewarded for drafting Bijan Robinson in the first round of drafts. Robinson has scored over 20 PPR fantasy points in four straight games and now goes up against a Saints defense that hasn't been able to stop the run in recent weeks. New Orleans has allowed five different running backs to finish top-12 at the position since Week 5. As a result, Robinson is a strong RB1 play in Week 10.
Matchups We Hate:
None
Other Matchups:
QB Derek Carr
This matchup for Derek Carr is a nice one. The Falcons have given up the seventh-most fantasy points per game to opposing quarterbacks this season while also allowing multiple touchdown passes in five straight games. But with Carr missing both Rashid Shaheed (knee) and Chris Olave (ankle) in this game, it's just too hard to trust him in most formats this weekend. He's more of a QB2 option in Superflex formats.
QB Kirk Cousins
Kirk Cousins has been a much better fantasy option in recent weeks, finishing with at least 17.5 fantasy points in three of the past five games. While the Saints have done a great job stopping quarterbacks this season, Cousins is still a QB1 option in Week 10. New Orleans has allowed a top-10 fantasy quarterback in two of the past four weeks.
RB Alvin Kamara
If you have Alvin Kamara on your fantasy roster, you are starting him in Week 10 against the Falcons. Kamara is coming off a game in which he totaled 35 touches for 215 yards. Given his usage in the passing game, he will remain a top running back option this weekend.
Saints WRs
The Saints wide receiver room will look quite different in Week 10. Olave will be out due to a concussion, Shaheed is out for the year due to a knee injury, and Bub Means is on injured reserve due to an ankle injury.
That leaves Mason Tipton, Cedrick Wilson Jr., and Marquez Valdes-Scantling as the top three wideouts on this roster. It's best to stay away from this wide receiver group in fantasy this weekend. But if you had to pick one Saints wideout to go with against the Falcons, Wilson would probably be the best option. Nonetheless, he should only be started in extremely deep leagues.
Update: Wilson is out due to a shoulder injury in Week 10, so Tipton becomes a flex play in extremely deep leagues.
WR Drake London
Drake London (hip) left last week's game early after injuring his hip on a touchdown grab. But if he's able to suit up on Sunday, he is a must-start against the Saints. New Orleans has allowed the third-most fantasy points per game to slot wideouts this season -- where London plays about 30% of his snaps. With Lattimore also traded earlier this week, this New Orleans defense has plenty of holes in the secondary right now.
Update: London is questionable for Sunday.
Darnell Mooney will be a solid WR2 option in Week 10, regardless if London plays or not. Mooney has finished as a top-14 fantasy wide receiver in back-to-back weeks while totaling 174 yards and two touchdowns. Make sure to get the 27-year-old in your lineups this week against the Saints.
TE Kyle Pitts
Before his one-catch performance last week, Kyle Pitts was starting to become a reliable tight end for fantasy managers. He totaled at least 10 PPR fantasy points in four straight games from Week 5 to Week 9. In Week 10 against the Saints, Pitts will be a low-end TE1 option. New Orleans has allowed at least 70 receiving yards to three different tight ends this year, including 87 receiving yards to Ja'Tavion Sanders a week ago.
TE Taysom Hill
With Jamaal Williams (groin) and Kendre Miller (hamstring) both out last week, Taysom Hill operated as the team's backup running back. He totaled five carries for 19 yards and one touchdown while catching four passes for 41 yards. Given the injuries to both the running back room and the wide receiver room, Hill should continue to be heavily involved in Week 10. He's a TE1 option this weekend.
Injuries:
- Chris Olave (concussion)
- Rashid Shaheed (knee)
- Jamaal Williams (groin)
- Kendre Miller (hamstring)
- Drake London (hip)
- Cedrick Wilson Jr. (shoulder)
San Francisco 49ers at Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Spread: 49ers -5.5
Matchups We Love:
QB Brock Purdy
Brock Purdy will come back from the bye and be a strong QB1 option for fantasy managers against the Buccaneers. Tampa Bay has given up the second-most fantasy points per game to opposing quarterbacks this season while allowing a top-3 fantasy quarterback in four of the past five weeks. Purdy should be in for a strong fantasy day.
All signs point to Christian McCaffrey (Achilles) making his season debut in Week 10 against the Buccaneers. While we don't know what type of workload McCaffrey will see in his first game of the year, fantasy managers should be starting him in every league this weekend. Tampa Bay has given up the fifth-most fantasy points per game to the position while allowing 55 catches to running backs this season (tied for the second most).
Deebo Samuel Sr. will continue to be a strong wide receiver play in Week 10 against the Buccaneers. Tampa Bay has allowed the sixth-most fantasy points per game to opposing wideouts, and Samuel has averaged 101.5 yards from scrimmage over his past two full games. He'll be a low-end WR1 option in a great matchup.
Update: Samuel is questionable for Week 10 due to a rib injury, but he is expected to play.
WRs Jauan Jennings/Ricky Pearsall
Jauan Jennings and Ricky Pearsall both have great matchups against the Buccaneers secondary in Week 10. Jennings has missed the last two games due to a hip injury, but he'll be a potential flex option in 12-plus team leagues this weekend. The last time he operated as the team's WR2, he scored 46.5 PPR fantasy points. As for Pearsall, he'll be a flex option in 14-plus team leagues after totaling 11.7 PPR fantasy points in his last game.
George Kittle has been the best fantasy tight end through the first nine weeks, and that shouldn't change in Week 10. Kittle has scored above 15 PPR fantasy points in four straight games, and the Buccaneers have allowed a 20-point fantasy scorer at the position in three consecutive weeks. The 49ers playmaker is a must-start.
Matchups We Hate:
Buccaneers WRs
Since Mike Evans (hamstring) and Chris Godwin (ankle) went down, no Buccaneers wide receiver has emerged as the top option in this offense. Jalen McMillan (hamstring) is dealing with an injury, Sterling Shepard has only combined for 15.7 PPR fantasy points over the past two games, and Trey Palmer only played 49% of the team's offensive snaps last week.
It's best to likely stay away from this wide receiver room in Week 10. The 49ers have also allowed only three wideouts to finish as a top-30 option over the past six weeks.
Update: McMillan is questionable for Sunday's game.
Other Matchups:
Even without his top two wide receivers, Baker Mayfield has still been a reliable QB1 option. He has scored 24.3 fantasy points and 18.0 fantasy points over the last two weeks. However, he has a tougher matchup in Week 10 against the 49ers. San Francisco has given up multiple touchdowns in just two games this year while allowing a top-18 fantasy quarterback just twice all season. Mayfield is a low-end QB1 play this weekend.
Buccaneers RBs
Rachaad White saw a season-low three carries in last week's loss. But he did play 62% of the offensive snaps and scored his first rushing touchdowns of the season. That makes him a flex option in PPR formats, thanks to his receiving upside. The 49ers are also allowing 38 receiving yards per game to running backs this year.
As for Bucky Irving, he'll be a flex play in 12-plus team leagues. Despite only seeing 35% of the team's offensive snaps, the rookie continues to be utilized in the passing game. He has caught at least three passes in three straight games.
TE Cade Otton
At this point, you shouldn't be sitting Cade Otton in fantasy. In two games without Evans and Godwin, Otton has caught 17 passes for 158 yards and three touchdowns while leading the team with 21 targets during that span. Even though the 49ers have allowed only one top-10 fantasy tight end this year, the Buccaneers playmaker is a strong TE1 option in Week 10. He has caught at least eight passes in three straight contests.
Injuries:
- Christian McCaffrey (Achilles)
- Jauan Jennings (hip)
- Brandon Aiyuk (knee)
- Chris Godwin (ankle)
- Mike Evans (hamstring)
- Deebo Samuel (rib)
Buffalo Bills at Indianapolis Colts
Spread: Bills -4
Matchups We Love:
QB Josh Allen
After an inconsistent first few weeks, Josh Allen has been that reliable QB1 option as of late. He has scored over 20 fantasy points in four straight games and now goes up against a Colts secondary that has allowed at least 285 passing yards in five of the last seven weeks. Allen should be in for a strong passing day in Week 10.
Jonathan Taylor was somewhat disappointing last week, rushing 13 times for 48 yards. However, a much better game should be in store for Taylor. The Bills have given up the second-most fantasy points per game to opposing running backs while allowing six different running backs to finish top-8 at the position this season. As a result, Taylor is a must-start play in Week 10.
Things are certainly trending up for Dalton Kincaid. He has seen at least six targets in six straight games and just saw a season-high 10 targets in last week's win. Now, he goes up against a Colts defense that has given up the third-most fantasy points per game to opposing tight ends. Indianapolis has also allowed 57 receptions to the position (tied for most in the NFL). Kincaid is a strong TE1 play in Week 10.
Matchups We Hate:
QB Joe Flacco
Joe Flacco struggled last week, throwing for only 179 yards and one interception. Flacco has now scored under 15.5 fantasy points in three of his four games this season. That makes him a risky QB2 option in Week 10 against the Bills. Buffalo has given up the eighth-fewest fantasy points per game to opposing quarterbacks, and only two quarterbacks have thrown for more than 235 yards against it this year.
Michael Pittman Jr. has put up solid fantasy numbers with Flacco under center, but he caught just one pass for 14 yards in a great matchup last week. Now, he goes up against a Bills secondary that has locked down opposing outside wide receivers. Buffalo has given up the seventh-fewest fantasy points per game to outside wideouts through nine weeks. Pittman will be a riskier WR3 option in Week 10.
Update: Pittman has been ruled out for Week 10 due to a finger/back injury. Alec Pierce gets a slight boost and could be an option in deeper leagues.
Other Matchups:
RB James Cook
Fantasy managers likely want to see James Cook more involved on offense, as the third-year back has totaled less than 13 carries in two of the past three games. But you're still starting Cook in Week 10 against the Colts. Indianapolis has given up the fourth-most rushing yards (1,096) to opposing backs while allowing four different 100-yard rushers this season. He'll be a solid RB2 play this weekend.
WR Josh Downs
Josh Downs appears to be Flacco's favorite target in the passing game. Downs has totaled at least 12 PPR fantasy points in four games with the veteran this season, and he'll be a low-end WR2 option in Week 10 against the Bills. Buffalo is allowing 12.6 PPR fantasy points per game to slot wideouts in 2024.
WR Amari Cooper
Amari Cooper (wrist) missed last week's game due to a wrist injury, but he has a strong chance to play in Week 10. With Keon Coleman (wrist) ruled out, Cooper should see more opportunities in the passing game this weekend in a solid matchup. Indianapolis has allowed 100-plus receiving yards to wideouts like Jefferson, Thomas Jr., Pickens, Rome Odunze, and Nico Collins this year. He'll be a high-end flex play this week.
Khalil Shakir has been an extremely reliable fantasy option this season, finishing in double figures in PPR formats in eight of nine games. Therefore, he'll be a high-floor WR2 option in Week 10 against the Colts. Indianapolis is allowing 12.6 PPR fantasy points per game to opposing slot wideouts this season, and Shakir has seen at least seven targets in three straight contests.
Injuries:
- Amari Cooper (wrist)
- Keon Coleman (wrist)
- Michael Pittman Jr. (finger/back)
New England Patriots at Chicago Bears
Spread: Bears -6
Matchups We Love:
D'Andre Swift has been a strong RB1 option over the past few weeks and will remain a must-start option in Week 10 against the Patriots. Swift has seen at least 18 touches in five straight games and is averaging 20.9 PPR fantasy points during that span. Now, he faces a New England defense that has allowed the sixth-most fantasy points per game to opposing running backs.
The biggest way to beat the Bears is on the ground. Chicago is allowing 5.1 yards per carry to opposing running backs this season, which is great news for Rhamondre Stevenson in Week 10. Stevenson has finished as a top-10 fantasy running back in three of the past four games, making him a solid RB2 option this weekend.
Matchups We Hate:
QB Drake Maye
Drake Maye has scored 20 fantasy points in his three full starts this season. However, there's a good chance that streak ends in Week 10 against the Bears. Chicago has given up the fewest fantasy points per game to opposing quarterbacks, and only one quarterback has thrown multiple touchdown passes against this secondary this year. Maye will be more of a QB2 play this weekend.
WR DJ Moore
Moore continues to be a disappointing fantasy option, finishing outside the top 45 at the position in three straight games. Things don't get easier for him, either, in Week 10 against the Patriots. Christian Gonzalez will likely be shadowing him in this game, and Gonzalez ranks 26th in catch rate allowed and 24th in target separation. The Bears wideout is a riskier play this weekend.
TE Cole Kmet
After seeing zero targets in last week's loss, fantasy managers should not be starting Cole Kmet in most leagues in Week 10. Kmet has caught just one pass over the past two games and has finished outside the top 20 at the position in four of the past five weeks. As a result, there are likely better tight ends to go with this weekend.
Other Matchups:
Caleb Williams has struggled to put up consistent fantasy numbers this season, so he'll be more of a QB2 option in Superflex formats in Week 10. The Patriots haven't allowed a top-10 fantasy quarterback since Week 3, and only Purdy has thrown for more than 250 yards against this secondary over the past six weeks.
The good news for Demario Douglas is that he should avoid the Jaylon Johnson shadow in this game. That makes him a reliable flex play in 14-plus team leagues this weekend. In two full games with Maye, Douglas has scored double figures in PPR formats in both contests, including 10.5 PPR fantasy points last week. The slot wideout has also seen nine targets in both of those full games with the rookie as his quarterback.
WRs Keenan Allen/Rome Odunze
At this point, Keenan Allen doesn't have much fantasy value in most leagues. He has caught four passes or less in five of six games this season while failing to score above eight PPR fantasy points in all those contests.
As for Odunze, it's a nice sign to see him catch five passes for 104 yards in last week's loss. But until we see more consistency from him in fantasy, he is likely a risky flex play in 12-plus team leagues this weekend. If the rookie can continue to see six or seven targets every game, he'll be a much more consistent fantasy option down the stretch.
TE Hunter Henry
Hunter Henry is certainly trending up in fantasy heading into Week 10. He has seen at least six targets in three straight games while finishing as a top-12 fantasy tight end in three of the past four weeks. Henry will now go up against a Bears secondary that has allowed a top-10 fantasy tight end in three straight games. The veteran will be a low-end TE1 option on Sunday.
Injuries:
None
Matchup Analysis - Sunday Afternoon Games
Tennessee Titans at Los Angeles Chargers
Spread: Chargers -7.5
Matchups We Love:
None
Matchups We Hate:
Titans QBs
With Will Levis (shoulder) battling through a shoulder injury, Mason Rudolph has started each of the last three games for the Titans. Whoever starts for the Titans this week, though, should only be started in deeper Superflex leagues. The Chargers have given up the fifth-fewest fantasy points per game to opposing quarterbacks, and this secondary hasn't allowed more than 235 passing yards to a quarterback in four straight games.
Update: Levis will start in Week 10.
RB Tony Pollard
Tony Pollard has a tough matchup in Week 10 against the Chargers. Los Angeles has given up the second-fewest fantasy points per game to opposing running backs while not allowing one running back to finish top-12 at the position this year. Still, you're starting Pollard as an RB2 this weekend. He has totaled at least 16 carries in eight of nine games this season.
Calvin Ridley continues to see a ton of targets in this Tennessee offense. Since the Titans' Week 5 bye, Ridley has seen at least eight targets in every game. That has helped him score above 12 PPR fantasy points in back-to-back games. However, he might struggle to put up solid fantasy numbers against a Chargers secondary that is allowing the sixth-fewest fantasy points per game to wideouts. The Titans playmaker is a WR3 in Week 10.
Quentin Johnston continues to produce, making him a potential flex play moving forward. However, fantasy managers should think twice about starting him this weekend. For starters, Johnston only has an 18.6% target share through nine weeks, and the Titans have allowed the fourth-fewest fantasy points per game to wideouts this season. He is a risky flex option in Week 10.
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Justin Herbert's numbers are up across the board. After failing to throw for over 180 yards in each of his first four games, Herbert is now averaging 303 passing yards per game over the last three weeks. During that span, he has finished as the QB17, QB9, and QB12. As a result, he'll be a solid QB2 option against a Titans secondary that has allowed only one top-16 fantasy quarterback across the last five games.
RB J.K. Dobbins
J.K. Dobbins has become a workhorse back for the Chargers. He has played at least 65% of the team's offensive snaps in six straight games while averaging 16.5 carries per game during that span. Dobbins will continue to be a solid RB2 option in Week 10 against the Titans. Tennessee allowed both Jahmyr Gibbs and Stevenson to score over 20 PPR fantasy points over the past two weeks.
You guys are still sleeping on JK Dobbins.
This season Dobbins ranks:
⁃ 10th in YPC (4.9)
⁃ 2nd in YAC/attempt (2.8)
⁃ 3rd in broken tackles (15)
⁃ 7th in breakaway % (37.9%)
⁃ 12th in PPG (16.2 PPG)He’s ALL THE WAY BACK.
& producing like an RB1. pic.twitter.com/Uf8aLPwwo5
— David J. Gautieri (@GuruFantasyWrld) November 7, 2024
Ladd McConkey has emerged as Herbert's favorite target in the passing game. The rookie has seen at least six targets in six straight games and will enter Week 10 with a 24.6% target share. As a result, he is a solid flex option in most PPR leagues this weekend. McConkey has caught at least five passes in four of the last five games, and the Titans just allowed Douglas to catch seven passes in the slot last week.
Injuries:
None
Philadelphia Eagles at Dallas Cowboys
Spread: Eagles -7
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QB Jalen Hurts
Jalen Hurts is a must-start option in Week 10 against the Cowboys. Hurts has finished as a top-4 fantasy quarterback in three straight weeks and now goes up against a Cowboys defense that has allowed the fifth-most fantasy points per game to opposing quarterbacks. Make sure to get the Eagles quarterback in your lineups this week.
Saquon Barkley will continue to be a strong RB1 option this weekend. He has rushed for over 100 yards in three straight games and has finished as the overall RB1 in three different weeks this season, including last week against the Jaguars. With Barkley going up against a Cowboys defense that has allowed at least 19 PPR fantasy points to running backs in three straight contests, he is a must-start.
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RB Rico Dowdle
Rico Dowdle is the clear RB1 in this Dallas backfield after playing a season-high 71% of the team's offensive snaps last week. Even with Ezekiel Elliott returning in Week 10, Dowdle should continue to operate as the top back in this offense. However, he has a tough matchup on deck against an Eagles defense that hasn't allowed a top-22 running back since Week 3. The Cowboys back is more of a flex option this weekend.
Jake Ferguson hasn't gotten much work with Cooper Rush in his career, so it'll be interesting to see how much he gets targeted on Sunday. But he did manage to score 14 PPR fantasy points with Rush in one of his five starts back during the 2022 season. Given that the Eagles have only allowed one tight end to score more than 12 PPR fantasy points this season, the Cowboys playmaker is a low-end TE1 in a tough matchup.
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QB Cooper Rush
If you lost Dak Prescott (hamstring), you shouldn't automatically be replacing him with Rush. Rush should only be an option in deeper Superflex formats this weekend. In his five starts back in 2022, Rush averaged only 11.2 fantasy points per game. Now, he'll face an Eagles defense that has allowed only one pass touchdown since Week 4.
WR CeeDee Lamb
CeeDee Lamb's fantasy production will likely take a hit with Prescott out. In his five career games with Rush, Lamb is averaging 16.5 PPR fantasy points per game. While those are not the worst fantasy numbers, his fantasy ceiling is not as high anymore. Still, you are starting the Cowboys wideout in all formats in Week 10.
A.J. Brown (knee) and DeVonta Smith (hamstring) are both dealing with injuries heading into the week. If both suit up, though, they are strong plays in Week 10 against the Cowboys. Brown has scored in double figures in PPR formats in each of his four full games this season, while Smith is coming off his second straight top-15 wide receiver finish. Make sure to get both wideouts in your lineups this week.
Update: Both Brown and Smith are off the injury report heading into Week 10.
Dallas Goedert (hamstring) will return in Week 10 after missing the past three games due to a hamstring injury. While Goedert will likely be eased into action this weekend, he is still a solid TE1 option in 14-plus team leagues this weekend. The Cowboys have allowed four touchdowns to the position over the last four games.
Injuries:
- Dak Prescott (hamstring)
- A.J. Brown (knee)
- DeVonta Smith (hamstring)
New York Jets at Arizona Cardinals
Spread: Even
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Aaron Rodgers has been a reliable QB2 option for fantasy managers this year in Superflex formats. He has finished as a top-18 fantasy quarterback in five straight weeks. In Week 10, Rodgers will be a high-end QB2 option against the Cardinals. Arizona has allowed the 11th-most fantasy points per game to opposing quarterbacks this season.
RB Breece Hall
It has been a couple of disappointing weeks for Breece Hall. But Hall could be in for a strong fantasy day in Week 10 against the Cardinals. Arizona has given up the seventh-most fantasy points per game to opposing running backs while allowing over 4.5 yards per carry on the ground. Given that Hall has seen at least 17 touches in four straight games, he is an RB1 play this weekend.
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QB Kyler Murray
Kyler Murray has been an inconsistent QB1 option for fantasy managers this year. Murray has finished as a top-12 fantasy quarterback three times over the last six weeks while also finishing outside the top 22 at the position in the other three weeks. Now, he faces an elite Jets secondary that has allowed only two quarterbacks to score over 13 fantasy points against it. The Cardinals quarterback is a riskier QB1 option in Week 10.
It's getting hard to trust Marvin Harrison Jr. in fantasy. He has scored less than 10 PPR fantasy points in four of the past five games and now faces a tough Jets secondary. New York has allowed the fewest fantasy points per game to opposing wideouts this season, and a matchup against Sauce Gardner/D.J. Reed is not an easy one for the rookie. Harrison is more of a WR3 play this weekend.
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RB James Conner
James Conner will be a solid RB2 option in Week 10 against the Jets. New York has allowed some big fantasy games to running backs in recent weeks, which included Joe Mixon rushing for 106 yards last week and Najee Harris rushing for 102 yards back in Week 7. With Conner averaging 73.8 rushing yards per game this season, he should be in most lineups this week.
Davante Adams finally had a strong fantasy day in Week 9, catching seven passes for 91 yards and one touchdown. Given that he has seen 26 targets in three games with Rodgers this season, Adams will continue to be a strong wide receiver start this weekend. The Cardinals have also allowed the 11th-most fantasy points per game to outside wide receivers this season.
WR Garrett Wilson
Wilson has certainly formed a strong connection with Rodgers on the field. After struggling across the first four weeks, he has now finished as the WR5, WR2, WR20, WR24, and WR2 over the last five games. As a result, keep him in your lineups this weekend. The young wideout has seen at least eight targets in seven straight contests.
TE Trey McBride
This matchup against the Jets isn't the best for Trey McBride. New York has given up the sixth-fewest fantasy points per game to opposing tight ends while allowing only one top-10 fantasy tight end over the last eight weeks. However, you aren't sitting McBride because of the matchup. The Cardinals playmaker will remain a strong TE1 option, thanks to his 26.7% target share.
Tyler Conklin should only be considered in deeper formats this weekend after he caught just one pass for -3 yards last week. Conklin has also only seen 10 targets over the past three games with Adams on the team. Conklin will be a risker TE1 option against a Cardinals defense that ranks middle of the pack against fantasy tight ends this season.
Injuries:
None
Matchup Analysis - Sunday Night Football
Detroit Lions at Houston Texans
Spread: Lions -3.5
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QB Jared Goff
The Lions haven't needed to lean on Jared Goff much over the past few weeks, as the quarterback has attempted only 37 passes across the last two games. However, expect Goff to sling it more in a great matchup on Sunday night. The Texans have allowed a top-12 quarterback in three of the past four games while giving up at least three passing touchdowns in all three of those games. As a result, he will be a sneaky QB1 option this week.
WR Tank Dell
With Collins (hamstring) still not practicing, Tank Dell should continue to operate as the Texans' top wideout on Sunday. That makes him a strong WR2 option in a great matchup against the Lions secondary. Detroit has allowed the third-most fantasy points per game to opposing wideouts, and Dell saw nine targets without Collins and Stefon Diggs (knee) last week.
Update: Dell is questionable due to a back injury, and Nico Collins is questionable due to a hamstring injury. If Collins suits up, you are playing him as a strong WR1 option in a great matchup.
Since Goff hasn't thrown many passes in recent weeks, Amon-Ra St. Brown's production is down. But fantasy managers should continue playing him in Week 10. The Texans have allowed the fifth-most fantasy points per game to slot wideouts, and slot wideouts like DeMario Douglas (92 yards and one touchdown) and Josh Downs (109 yards and one touchdown) have had big games against this secondary recently.
Matchups We Hate:
RB Joe Mixon
This is a tough matchup for Mixon, considering the Lions have allowed only two top-20 fantasy running backs all year. However, you aren't sitting him because of this matchup. The Texans running back has been unstoppable this season, averaging 21.4 PPR fantasy points per game. He's a strong RB1 play this weekend.
Fantasy managers should likely stay away from Dalton Schultz in fantasy this week, unless in deeper leagues. Schultz has yet to score in double figures in PPR formats this year and now faces a Lions defense that ranks second against fantasy tight ends this season. Detroit also hasn't allowed a top-16 fantasy tight end in four straight games.
TE Sam LaPorta
Sam LaPorta has been one of the bigger disappointments in fantasy this season. He has scored more than 10 PPR fantasy points just twice this season and will enter Week 10 as the TE18 of the year. As a result, there are likely better options to start at tight end this week. The Texans have also allowed the fewest fantasy points per game to the position this season.
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QB C.J. Stroud
C.J. Stroud has not finished as a top-12 fantasy quarterback in five straight games. With Collins not practicing and Diggs out for the year, Stroud will be more of a QB2 option in Week 10. The Lions have also not allowed a top-12 fantasy quarterback in four straight weeks.
Lions RBs
The Texans have done a good job stopping the run this season. They are allowing only 82.9 rush yards per game to running backs this season and the third-fewest fantasy points per game to the position. However, Gibbs and David Montgomery are still must-starts in Week 10. Gibbs has scored seven touchdowns across the last six games, while Montgomery has totaled double-digit fantasy points in PPR formats in eight games.
Jameson Williams was activated from the suspension list earlier this week, and he should go right back into being the Lions WR2 on offense. The only problem is that Williams wasn't given many opportunities on offense in his last couple of games before the suspension. From Week 3 to Week 7, the explosive wideout only saw 10 total targets. He'll be a riskier flex option this weekend against the Texans.
Injuries:
- Nico Collins (hamstring)
- Stefon Diggs (knee)
- Tank Dell (back)
Matchups Analysis - Monday Night Football
Miami Dolphins at Los Angeles Rams
Spread: Rams -1
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For the first time all year, Kyren Williams did not score a touchdown last week. However, he still saw 23 opportunities while playing 99% of the team's offensive snaps. With a matchup against the Dolphins upcoming, he will continue to be a strong RB1 option. Miami has allowed the eighth-most fantasy points per game to opposing running backs.
WR Tyreek Hill
Even with Tua Tagovailoa back, Tyreek Hill hasn't done much over the past two games. He has caught just 10 passes for 152 yards while finishing outside the top 30 at the position in both contests. However, a big game could be in store for Hill in Week 10 against the Rams. Los Angeles just allowed 180 yards and two touchdowns to Jaxon Smith-Njigba a week ago, making the Dolphins playmaker a strong WR1 play.
Update: Hill popped up on the injury report on Friday due to a wrist injury.
TE Jonnu Smith
Jonnu Smith has been a sneaky TE1 option in 16-plus team leagues in recent weeks. He has seen at least six targets in four straight games and just played a season-high 69% of the team's offensive snaps last week. As a result, Smith will be a low-end TE1 option in Week 10 against the Rams. Los Angeles has allowed the seventh-most fantasy points per game to tight ends this season.
Matchups We Hate:
None
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QB Tua Tagovailoa
Tagovailoa will come into Week 10 as a solid QB2 option in Superflex formats. While the Dolphins quarterback hasn't scored above 18 fantasy points in back-to-back weeks, the Rams secondary has struggled to stop the pass this year. Los Angeles has allowed a top-15 fantasy quarterback in four of the past six contests while giving up 14 passing touchdowns during that six-game span.
On paper, this might seem like a tough matchup for Matthew Stafford. The Dolphins have allowed the third-fewest fantasy points per game to opposing quarterbacks. However, both Kyler Murray and Josh Allen finished with over 22 fantasy points against this secondary over the past two weeks. With Stafford throwing for 577 yards and six touchdowns across the last two games, he is a strong QB2 option in Week 10.
Dolphins RBs
De'Von Achane is a must-start in Week 10 against the Rams. In four games with Tagovailoa this year, he has finished as the RB2 (three times) and the RB3 in PPR formats. As for Raheem Mostert, he is a potential flex play in 12-plus team leagues. Despite only playing 23% of the offensive snaps last week -- thanks to a fumble -- he still finished with 8.8 PPR fantasy points. He'll be an RB3 option against the Rams.
Jaylen Waddle only saw two targets last week and will be a risky flex play in Week 10 against the Rams. Although Los Angeles has allowed the 10th-most fantasy points per game to opposing wideouts this season, Waddle has become the fourth option in this Miami offense since Tagovailoa returned. He's a boom-or-bust flex play this weekend.
Rams WRs
The Dolphins have allowed the third-fewest fantasy points per game to opposing wideouts this season, but that shouldn't matter to both Puka Nacua and Cooper Kupp in Week 10. With Nacua being ejected in last week's game, Kupp took over and finished with 11 catches for 104 yards. Nevertheless, both playmakers will be a WR1 in fantasy this weekend on a Rams team that has thrown 78 times over the past two games.
Injuries:
- Tyreek Hill (wrist)
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