Fantasy Football Week 10 Start 'Em & Sit 'Em: Jaxson Dart is start of the week; sleepers at every position
Plus your toughest start/sit decisions at every position
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Week 10 has already been a lot of fun with the NFL trade deadline on Tuesday, and hopefully, the games will be exciting as well. We're entering the stretch run of the Fantasy season, and I hope many of you are gearing up for the playoffs.
We didn't get all the trades we wanted, especially with Breece Hall staying with the Jets. But the Jaguars and Seahawks reshaped their receiving corps, and it should be interesting to see how Jakobi Meyers does in Jacksonville, as well as what Rashid Shaheed can do in Seattle.
We also get to see the fallout of those trades in Las Vegas and New Orleans, and hopefully, guys like Tre Tucker and Chris Olave will benefit with more targets coming their way. Hopefully, everyone wins -- in Fantasy and reality -- with these moves.
In Week 10, we have four teams on a bye with Cincinnati, Dallas, Kansas City, and Tennessee. That means a lot of star power is missing. And, more importantly, two matchups that we love to target with the Bengals and Cowboys.
Have no fear, your Fantasy teams will still be fine. So let's see who you should start and sit in this crucial scoring period.
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Start of the Week
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Dart has been impressive in six starts so far this season, and he appears to have a bright future. Imagine how good he can be with a healthy Malik Nabers (knee) next season? Unfortunately, we don't have Nabers in Week 10 at the Bears, but Dart is making enough plays with Wan'Dale Robinson, Darius Slayton and Theo Johnson to help Fantasy managers. Dart has scored at least 21.4 Fantasy points in five of six starts, with his worst outing 19.6 points in Week 5 at New Orleans. And he's doing wonderful things on the ground with either a rushing touchdown or 55 rushing yards in all six starts, including four games in a row with a touchdown. The Bears are No. 5 in most Fantasy points allowed to opposing quarterbacks, and four quarterbacks have scored at least 26.2 points against Chicago this season. I'm excited to see what Dart can do in this matchup, and he has top-five upside in the majority of leagues.
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Quarterbacks
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Stafford is hot coming into Week 10, and he has the chance for another big game against the 49ers, who have allowed four of the past five opposing quarterbacks to score at least 23.6 Fantasy points, including two in a row with C.J. Stroud and Jaxson Dart. Stafford scored 31.6 Fantasy points against the 49ers in Week 5, and he's scored more than 30 Fantasy points four times in his past five outings, including two in a row against Jacksonville and New Orleans. Puka Nacua (ribs) is expected to play after getting injured against the Saints, and Stafford has top-five upside in all leagues in this matchup.
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We love Nix whenever he's at home, and he scored a combined 75.6 Fantasy points in his past two games in Denver against the Giants and Cowboys. He's also averaging 28.5 Fantasy points in his past 12 home games, going back to last season. Nix scored 22.5 Fantasy points in a toug,h rough game last week at Houston, and he should stay hot in this game against the Raiders, who have allowed three of the past four opposing quarterbacks to score at least 21.2 Fantasy points. Nix also scored at least 23.4 Fantasy points in two games against the Raiders in 2024, and he has top-five upside in all leagues in this matchup.
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Williams got the Bengals boost in Week 9 with 44.7 Fantasy points at Cincinnati, and hopefully, he will stay hot in Week 10 against the Giants. It's a great matchup since the Giants have allowed at least 22.6 Fantasy points to opposing quarterbacks in three of the past four games, and Williams has scored at least 26.2 Fantasy points in two of three outings in Chicago this year.
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We usually like to avoid Goff when he's on the road, but he scored at least 20.8 Fantasy points in his past two away games against the Bengals and Chiefs. He should have another solid road outing in Week 10 against the Commanders, who are No. 3 in most Fantasy points allowed to opposing quarterbacks and are dealing with injuries in their secondary. Three quarterbacks in a row have scored at least 28.9 Fantasy points against Washington, and Goff should be a top-10 quarterback in all leagues in Week 10.
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Mayfield is due for a big game after scoring a combined 17.2 Fantasy points in his past two outings against Detroit and New Orleans prior to Tampa Bay's bye in Week 9. We'll see if the Buccaneers will get Chris Godwin (leg) and Bucky Irving (foot) back for this game, and Mayfield could use the reinforcements. That said, I still like him as a No. 1 Fantasy quarterback in all leagues in what could be a shootout with Drake Maye. The Patriots just allowed Michael Penix Jr. to score 28.7 Fantasy points in New England in Week 9, and Mayfield is averaging 22.1 Fantasy points at home this year.
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Darnold only attempted 24 passes in Week 9 at Washington, but he completed 21 of them for 330 yards, four touchdowns, and one interception, and scored 35.2 Fantasy points. He's now scored at least 24 Fantasy points in three of his past four games, and Seattle just gave him another weapon in Rashid Shaheed via trade from New Orleans. Darnold only scored 18.1 Fantasy points at Arizona in Week 4, but I'm sticking with Darnold as a low-end No. 1 quarterback in all leagues in Week 10 at home.
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Jones snapped a four-game streak with at least 20.7 Fantasy points in Week 9 at Pittsburgh when he turned the ball over five times and scored just 16.1 Fantasy points. I'm expecting him to get back on track in Week 10 against Atlanta in Berlin, and the Falcons have allowed at least 20.4 Fantasy points in the past two games against Tua Tagovailoa and Drake Maye, who combined for six passing touchdowns. I don't think Jones will have one of his best games in this matchup, but he should be considered a low-end No. 1 Fantasy quarterback in all leagues.
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Mariota will start for the injured Jayden Daniels (elbow) in Week 10 against Detroit, and he should be considered a low-end starting quarterback in deeper leagues. Mariota has scored at least 20.2 Fantasy points in two of three starts for Washington this season, and this is a favorable matchup. The Lions have allowed three of the past four opposing quarterbacks to score at least 22.9 Fantasy points, and two of those guys (Patrick Mahomes in Week 6 and J.J. McCarthy in Week 9) each scored at least 7.2 Fantasy points with just their rushing totals alone. Mariota has rushed for 88 yards in his three starts this season, and his legs will definitely be needed to help his Fantasy outlook this week.
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Penix is worth using if you need a quarterback in deeper leagues in Week 10 against the Colts in Berlin, and hopefully, he'll stay hot coming off his performance in Week 9 at New England when he scored 28.7 Fantasy points. That's only his third game this season with more than 20 Fantasy points, but Indianapolis has allowed four quarterbacks this season to score at least 24.7 points. I love what Penix did against the Patriots by leaning on Drake London, who caught three touchdowns, and that's something Penix should continue to do on a weekly basis.
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Fields played well in his last outing in Week 8 at Cincinnati with 22.9 Fantasy points, and he took advantage of the matchup against the Bengals. This week, it's a much tougher task against the Browns, who have only allowed three quarterbacks this season to score more than 16.6 Fantasy points and have held Joe Burrow, Jordan Love, Jared Goff, and Tua Tagovailoa in check. The good news for Fields is Garrett Wilson (knee) could play in Week 10. The bad news is Fields played against Cleveland in Week 15 in 2023 and scored just 11.6 Fantasy points. He's only worth starting in Superflex and two-quarterback leagues.
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We'll see what happens with Brian Thomas Jr. (ankle) this week, but even if he plays, it's tough to trust Lawrence in one-quarterback leagues. I like that the Jaguars added Jakobi Meyers with Travis Hunter (knee) out, but this is a tough matchup for Lawrence against the Texans, who are No. 1 in fewest Fantasy points allowed to opposing quarterbacks. Lawrence has scored at least 19.6 Fantasy points in four games in a row, but in his past five meetings with Houston, he is averaging 215 passing yards with five total touchdowns and four interceptions. Lawrence is only worth starting in Superflex and two-quarterback leagues.
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McCarthy has made three starts in his NFL career this season, and he scored at least 22.9 Fantasy points in two of them. He has yet to pass for more than 158 yards, but he does have two rushing touchdowns. There's a lot to like about his Fantasy potential, but I don't expect McCarthy to perform at a high level against the Ravens. Baltimore is getting healthy on defense and has now limited Matthew Stafford, Caleb Williams, and Tua Tagovailoa to 11.8 Fantasy points or less in three games in a row. I would only consider McCarthy in Superflex and two-quarterback leagues in Week 10.
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Rodgers only scored 14.1 Fantasy points in Week 9 against Indianapolis, and the Steelers still won with five turnovers, along with two rushing touchdowns from Jaylen Warren. This week, Rodgers has a tough matchup against the Chargers, who are No. 4 in fewest Fantasy points allowed to opposing quarterbacks. Only three quarterbacks this season have scored at least 20 Fantasy points against the Chargers, which were Patrick Mahomes in Week 1, Jaxson Dart in Week 4, and Daniel Jones in Week 7. I would only start Rodgers in Superflex and two-quarterback leagues in Week 10.
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Love struggled in Week 9 against Carolina with nine Fantasy points, and I expect him to have another down game in Week 10 against Philadelphia. The Eagles acquired pass rusher Jaelen Phillips and cornerbacks Michael Carter II and Jaire Alexander to bolster their defense, and Love lost Tucker Kraft (knee) for the season after he was injured against the Panthers. Love has also scored more than 16.9 Fantasy points just once in his past four games, and he should only be started in Superflex and two-quarterback leagues in Week 10.
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Running Backs
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We'll see if D'Andre Swift (groin) is able to return in Week 10 against the Giants after missing Week 9 at Cincinnati, but even if Swift is healthy, I still like Monangai as a low-end starter in all leagues. And without Swift, Monangai has top-five upside after what he just did against the Bengals with 26 carries for 176 yards and three catches for 22 yards on five targets. Monangai now has two games this season with double digits in carries, and he scored at least 17.4 PPR points in both of them. The Giants are No. 2 in most Fantasy points allowed to opposing running backs, and in the past two games the Eagles and 49ers backfield have combined for 59 carries for 415 yards and three touchdowns and 10 catches for 103 yards and two touchdowns on 13 targets. This could be another monster game for Monangai in Week 10.
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Judkins (shoulder) is expected to play in Week 10 at the Jets after getting hurt in Week 8 at New England before Cleveland's bye. As long as he's healthy then you should start Judkins as a borderline No. 1 running back in all leagues. He scored at least 13.8 PPR points in four of five games before getting injured against the Patriots, and the Jets were already No. 11 in most Fantasy points allowed to opposing running backs before trading away standout defensive lineman Quinnen Williams to Dallas. This could be one of Judkins' best games of the season as long as his shoulder is OK.
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White appears headed for another start in Week 10 against New England after Bucky Irving (foot/shoulder) failed to practice Wednesday coming off Tampa Bay's bye in Week 9. White struggled in his past two outings against Detroit and New Orleans with 8.4 PPR points or less in each game, but prior to that he scored at least 17.6 PPR points in two contests against Seattle and San Francisco. This week, White should be a significant factor in the passing game, and he has at least three receptions in four of his past five outings. The Patriots are No. 1 in most receptions allowed to running backs, and they have allowed 32 catches to running backs in the past four games against New Orleans, Tennessee, Cleveland and Atlanta. Six running backs have scored at least 7.9 PPR points against New England with just their receiving totals alone, and I like White as a No. 2 Fantasy running back in all leagues in this game.
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Dobbins comes into Week 10 having scored 9.0 PPR points or less in three of his past four games, and he hasn't scored a touchdown since Week 5. He's due for a big outing, and he should have the chance to play well against the Raiders at home. Three running backs in the past two games against Las Vegas have scored at least 12.4 PPR points with Brashard Smith, Isiah Pacheco and Travis Etienne, and I trust Dobbins as a No. 2 running back in all leagues on Thursday night.
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Rhamondre Stevenson (toe) missed Week 9 against Atlanta, and Henderson stepped up with 14 carries for 55 yards and four catches for 32 yards on six targets. It was the most touches he had in a game this season, and his 12.7 PPR points were a season high as well. Stevenson missed practice Wednesday, so Henderson could get the chance for another quality stat line, and he's worth using as a No. 2 running back in all leagues. It's tough to run on Tampa Bay, but the Buccaneers are No. 6 in most receptions allowed to running backs. Five running backs have scored at least 7.1 PPR points against Tampa Bay with just their receiving totals alone, and Henderson should once again be a weapon for Drake Maye in the passing game. Terrell Jennings, who ran for a touchdown last week for the Patriots, is also in play as a flex.
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Harvey comes into Week 10 against the Raiders having scored a touchdown in three games in a row, with five total touchdowns over that span. Can he keep the scoring streak alive? He's been more involved in the passing game lately with at least four catches in two of his past four games. And in Denver's two blowout victories at home this season in Week 4 against Cincinnati and Week 8 against Dallas, Harvey saw at least eight total touches in both outings. The Broncos are nearly a touchdown favorite on Thursday night, and I plan to use Harvey as a flex option in all leagues. Hopefully, he'll find the end zone once again.
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Charbonnet scored a touchdown in Week 4 at Arizona in the first meeting with the Cardinals and finished the game with 12 carries for 39 yards and two catches for 5 yards. He has scored at least 11.8 PPR points in three of his past five games prior to Week 10, with four touchdowns over that span, and he's worth using as a flex in this matchup. Arizona has allowed a running back to score a touchdown in four of the past five games, and Charbonnet is the most likely Seattle running back to find the end zone ahead of Kenneth Walker III. Hopefully, Charbonnet can score again in Week 10.
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We'll see how the Giants use their running backs in Week 10 at Chicago, but Singletary appears to have the edge over Tyrone Tracy Jr. based on what happened in Week 9 against San Francisco, which was the first game without Cam Skattebo (ankle). Singletary played more snaps (32-25) and was more productive with eight carries for 43 yards and two catches for 8 yards on two targets compared to five carries for 18 yards and three catches for 19 yards on four targets for Tracy. I would only consider Singletary a flex option in the majority of leagues, but the Bears have allowed a running back to score at least 19.1 PPR points in each of the past two games.
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Marks had a down game in Week 9 against Denver with 10 carries for 27 yards and no catches on three targets, but I'll go back to him as a flex option in Week 10 against Jacksonville. Prior to Week 9, Marks had scored at least 12.5 PPR points in three of his past four games, and he should be a factor in the passing game against the Jaguars, especially if linebacker Devin Lloyd (calf) remains out. Ashton Jeanty just had five catches for 47 yards and a touchdown on five targets against Jacksonville in Week 9, and Marks should be a weapon out of the backfield in this matchup.
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James Cook (ankle/foot) missed practice Wednesday, and we don't know what his status will be for Sunday's game at Miami. If Cook is out then Davis and Ty Johnson would share touches, and I like Davis as a No. 2 running back in all leagues in that scenario. Davis played one game without Cook in 2024 against the Jets in Week 6 and had 20 carries for 97 yards and three catches for 55 yards for 18.2 PPR points. There's also the potential of Davis getting garbage-time touches this week even if Cook is healthy since the Dolphins are underdogs at home. Miami is also No. 6 in most Fantasy points allowed to opposing running backs.
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Kamara had a brutal game in Week 9 at the Rams with six carries for 14 yards and one catch for 3 yards on three targets, including a lost a fumble. He's now scored 6.5 PPR points or less in three games in a row, and he hasn't scored a touchdown since Week 1. Carolina has allowed James Cook and Josh Jacobs to combine for 53.6 PPR points in the past two games, so Kamara can still be considered a flex option based on the matchup. That said, he's tough to trust and should not be considered a must-start running back in the majority of leagues.
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Croskey-Merritt is tough to trust as even a flex option in Week 10 against Detroit. He has scored 5.8 PPR points or less in four games in a row, and he hasn't scored a touchdown since Week 5. He also has combined for just three catches for 9 yards on five targets in his past four outings. The Lions are also No. 3 in fewest Fantasy points allowed to opposing running backs, and Detroit hasn't allowed a running back to score a touchdown in the past four games against Cincinnati, Kansas City, Tampa Bay and Minnesota. I would avoid Croskey-Merritt in the majority of leagues.
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I had high hopes for Tracy heading into Week 9 against San Francisco in the first game without Cam Skattebo (ankle), but Devin Singletary had the better performance with 10 touches for 51 total yards compared to eight touches for 37 total yards. Singletary also played more snaps (32-25), and the coaching staff might prefer him to Tracy moving forward. This isn't a daunting matchup against the Bears, but if Tracy is stuck in the bottom half of a time share then he's just a flex option at best. I would rather use Singletary ahead of Tracy in this game.
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This spot will be reserved for Knight, Emari Demarcado or Trey Benson (knee) if he's able to play in Week 10 after missing the past four games on injured reserve. I do not want to trust a Cardinals running back this week against the Seahawks, who have allowed only two guys this season to rush for more than 50 yards, which were Christian McCaffrey in Week 1 and Chris Rodriguez Jr. in Week 9. Seattle has allowed just three rushing touchdowns, and we could see a committee for the Cardinals that's likely to get messy, especially if Benson is active. At best, Benson would be a flex option in the majority of leagues, and I would consider Demercado a flex if Benson remains out. Knight is only worth a look as a flex option in the deepest of leagues.
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Walker scored 12 PPR points in Week 4 at Arizona, which is the last time he reached double digits in Fantasy points. He had 19 carries for 81 yards and one catch for 29 yards on two targets in that game, and we're waiting for him to get back to even that level of production. He hasn't scored a touchdown since Week 3, and he has three games in his past four outings with 11 carries or less, with 9.6 PPR points or less his production over that span. Zach Charbonnet continues to steal touchdowns from Walker, and he's only worth using as a flex option in the majority of leagues in Week 10.
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Wide Receivers
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Sutton caught a 30-yard touchdown in Week 9 at Houston, but that was his only reception on six targets. He's scored 10.7 PPR points or less in three of his past four games heading into Week 10 against Las Vegas, but he should break out of his slump in this matchup. He has at least 13 PPR points in three of his past five meetings with the Raiders, who are No. 5 in most Fantasy points allowed to opposing receivers, and a receiver has scored at least 17 PPR points against Las Vegas in each of the past two games. Sutton has top-10 upside in all leagues in this matchup, and I also like Troy Franklin as a sleeper. He has 28 targets in his past three games and has scored at least 12.9 PPR points in two games over that span.
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Odunze had no Fantasy points in Week 9 at Cincinnati on just three targets, and he comes into Week 10 against the Giants having scored 5.2 PPR points or less in three of his past four games. But he should snap out of his slump against the Giants, who are No. 7 in most Fantasy points allowed to opposing receivers. For the season, 12 receivers have scored at least 14 PPR points against the Giants, with eight touchdowns. Caleb Williams should lean on Odunze in this matchup, and he's worth starting in all leagues despite last week's disappointing performance.
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Doubs should be the No. 1 receiving option for the Packers in Week 10 with Tucker Kraft (ACL) out, and Doubs has at least eight targets in four of his past five games. He scored at least 13.2 PPR points in three of those outings, including last week against Carolina when he had seven catches for 91 yards on 10 targets in the game Kraft was injured. There have been 10 receivers with at least seven targets against the Eagles this season, and eight of them have scored at least 12.9 PPR points. I like Doubs as a No. 2 Fantasy receiver in the majority of leagues.
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Robinson had nine catches for 46 yards on 11 targets in Week 9 against San Francisco, and he has now scored at least 13.6 PPR points in three of his past four games. He has at least seven targets in four of his past five outings, and he should continue to see a significant amount of targets from Jaxson Dart in this matchup against the Bears. Chicago is No. 4 in most Fantasy points allowed to opposing receivers, and 10 receivers have scored at least 13.6 PPR points against the Bears this season, including three from the Bengals in Week 9. I like Robinson as a No. 2 Fantasy receiver in this matchup, and Darius Slayton is a sleeper. He just had 11.2 PPR points against the 49ers in Week 9 and should be able to build on that performance against Chicago.
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Johnston got back on track in Week 9 at Tennessee with four catches for 53 yards and a touchdown on five targets, and he rebounded from his disappearing act in Week 8 against Minnesota when he had no targets. This week, Johnston has a dream matchup against the Steelers, who are No. 1 in most Fantasy points allowed to opposing receivers. There have been 10 receivers who have scored at least 15.4 PPR points against Pittsburgh, including three last week from the Colts. Ladd McConkey, Johnston and Keenan Allen, in that order, all should do well in this matchup, and Johnston should have the chance to make some big plays down the field against this secondary.
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It wouldn't be surprising to see the Seahawks show off their new toy in this game against the Colts, and Shaheed should know this system since he played for offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak last year in New Orleans. Look for Sam Darnold to take some shots down the field with Shaheed against the Cardinals, who have allowed five receivers to score at least 13.2 PPR points in their past four games. He's worth using as a No. 3 Fantasy receiver in all leagues.
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Diggs has scored a touchdown in consecutive games but has been held to fewer than 40 yards in each outing against Cleveland and Atlanta. I'm hopeful that will change in Week 10 at Tampa Bay, especially if Kayshon Boutte (hamstring) is out. The Buccaneers have allowed six receivers to score at least 12.9 PPR points in their past four games, and Diggs should be considered a high-end No. 3 Fantasy receiver in the majority of leagues. I also like Demario Douglas as a sleeper if Boutte can't play, and Douglas has scored at least 16.1 PPR points in two of his past four games.
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Shakir only scored 11.3 PPR points in Week 9 against Kansas City, but he had eight targets and finished with seven catches for 43 yards. He now has at least seven targets and six catches in three of his past four games, and he should continue to be a go-to option for Josh Allen heading into Week 10 at Miami. Shakir had four catches for 45 yards and a touchdown on four targets against the Dolphins in Week 3, and he has scored at least 11 PPR points in three of his past four meetings with Miami. Shakir should be considered a high-end No. 3 Fantasy receiver in the majority of leagues.
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It doesn't appear like Chris Godwin (leg) will play in Week 10 against the Patriots, and we know Mike Evans (collarbone) is out. Johnson is worth using as a starter in three-receiver leagues against the Patriots, and he scored at least 11.5 PPR points in two of his past three games. He has 15 targets in his past two outings against Detroit and New Orleans, and Johnson should benefit from Emeka Egbuka getting plenty of attention from Christian Gonzalez. Baker Mayfield might lean on Johnson quite a bit in this matchup.
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Downs has scored a touchdown in three games in a row, and he has scored at least 12.9 PPR points in each game over that span. He's doing a nice job playing off Michael Pittman, Tyler Warren and Alec Pierce, and Daniel Jones should continue to look for Downs in this matchup. He has at least seven targets in three of his past four games, and the Falcons have allowed four receivers to score at least 12.8 PPR points in their past two games against Miami and New England. Downs should be considered a high-end No. 3 receiver in the majority of leagues in this game in Berlin.
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Addison finally played his first game with J.J. McCarthy in Week 9 at Detroit, and it didn't go well. He only had two catches for 48 yards on four targets, and this was the first game all season where Addison was held to single digits in Fantasy points. Addison has now had just four targets in each of his past two games, and the volume might not be there for him since McCarthy has yet to attempt more than 25 passes in any of his three starts this season. I would only start Addison in three-receiver leagues against the Ravens, who have not allowed a receiver to score a touchdown since Week 5.
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Samuel comes into Week 10 against the Lions in a three-game slump, and it's tough to trust him as a starter in the majority of leagues. In his past three games against Chicago, Kansas City and Seattle, Samuel has combined for just 12 catches for 67 yards and no touchdowns on 17 targets, and he scored 9.4 PPR points or less in each outing. Marcus Mariota is starting for the injured Jayden Daniels, and Samuel has scored 4.9 PPR points or less in two of three previous starts with Mariota this season. I would only start Samuel in three-receiver leagues in Week 10.
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Meyers was traded from Las Vegas to Jacksonville on Tuesday, and he might benefit this week if Brian Thomas Jr. (ankle) is out, along with Travis Hunter (knee) being on injured reserve. But that also means more attention from the Texans secondary, and Houston is No. 2 in fewest Fantasy points allowed to opposing receivers. Keep in mind that Meyers was having a down season before the trade with no touchdowns and five games in a row with 9.3 PPR points or less prior to Week 10. And the Texans have only allowed six receivers all season to score at least 10 PPR points, with only two touchdowns since Week 2. Meyers is only worth using in deep, three-receiver leagues.
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Tucker is now the No. 1 receiver for the Raiders with Jakobi Meyers getting traded to Jacksonville, but I don't want to start Tucker in Week 10 against the Broncos. Even though Patrick Surtain II (pectoral) isn't expected to play, Denver is still a tough matchup, and the Broncos have allowed just two touchdowns to opposing receivers all season. I'm excited for Tucker's outlook for the rest of the year with Meyers gone, but Tucker is not worth trusting in most leagues in Week 10.
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Metcalf has scored 8.0 PPR points or less in two of his past three games, and he's coming off his worst outing of the season in Week 9 against the Colts with two catches for 6 yards on four targets. He'll perform better than that in Week 10 at the Chargers, but it might not be a great performance overall. The Chargers are No. 3 in fewest Fantasy points allowed to opposing receivers, and they have only allowed four touchdowns to the position this year. That's important since Metcalf has scored double digits in PPR only once this season without finding the end zone. I would only start Metcalf in three-receiver leagues in Week 10.
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Tight End
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Kincaid had a great game in Week 9 against Kansas City with six catches for 101 yards and a touchdown on six targets. He now has five games this season with at least four targets, and he scored at least 14.8 PPR points in four of them. One of those games was Week 3 against Miami, when he had five catches for 66 yards and a touchdown on six targets, and the Dolphins are No. 5 in most Fantasy points allowed to opposing tight ends. Four tight ends have scored at least 10.3 PPR points against Miami in the past four games, and Kincaid has top-five upside in all leagues in this matchup.
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Fannin went into his bye in Week 9 having scored at least 11.3 PPR points in three of his past four games, and I expect him to stay hot in Week 10 against the Jets, who just lost two key defenders at the trade deadline with Sauce Gardner and Quinnen Williams. Four tight ends have scored at least 10.3 PPR points against the Jets this season, and Fannin should be a go-to option for Dillon Gabriel in this game. I also like David Njoku as a sleeper, and he scored at least 13.7 PPR points in two of his past three games prior to the bye.
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Loveland got the Bengals boost in Week 9 with six catches for 118 yards and two touchdowns on seven targets at Cincinnati, and I'm hopeful this is the start of a solid stretch run for the rookie tight end. He's worth using as a low-end starter in all leagues in Week 10 against the Giants, who have allowed four games of at least 11.6 PPR points to opposing tight ends this season, including two in the past four weeks. Keep an eye on Cole Kmet (concussion), and if he's out, then that's even better for Loveland. But Caleb Williams and Ben Johnson will hopefully continue to feature Loveland and allow him to build on his performance from Week 9.
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It appears that Chris Godwin (leg) will remain out for the Buccaneers in Week 10, and Mike Evans (collarbone) definitely won't play. That's a boost for Otton, who scored at least 10.1 PPR points in three of his past four games prior to Tampa Bay's bye in Week 9. New England is No. 10 in most Fantasy points allowed to opposing tight ends, and three tight ends have scored at least 13.7 PPR points against the Patriots in the past five games. I like Otton as a low-end starter in all leagues in this matchup.
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Rashid Shaheed was traded to Seattle on Tuesday, and that should help Johnson continue to perform at a high level. He's scored at least 10.3 PPR points in three games in a row and six times this season, and Johnson should be a go-to option for Tyler Shough, who connected with Johnson on a touchdown last week at the Rams. The Panthers have allowed four tight ends to score at least 11.9 PPR points this season, and Johnson should be considered a low-end starter in the majority of leagues.
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Schultz comes into Week 10 having scored at least 11 PPR points in three of his past four games, and he had six catches for 77 yards on eight targets against Denver in Week 9. C.J. Stroud (concussion) is out this week against Jacksonville, but Schultz should do fine against the Jaguars. He had five catches for 39 yards on six targets at Jacksonville in Week 3, and the Jaguars are No. 2 in most Fantasy points allowed to opposing tight ends. A tight end has scored at least 10.1 PPR points against Jacksonville in five games in a row, and Schultz will hopefully follow suit in this matchup.
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Taylor got the Bengals boost in Week 8 at Cincinnati with five catches for 34 yards and a touchdown on eight targets, and he scored 14.4 PPR points. It was his first touchdown of the season, but it came on a trick play from Breece Hall. Taylor was held to 6.1 PPR points or less in two games prior to facing the Bengals, and this is a tough matchup against the Browns in Week 10. Mark Andrews, Tucker Kraft, Sam LaPorta, T.J. Hockenson, and Hunter Henry have been held to 9.8 PPR points or less against Cleveland, and I would only start Taylor in deeper leagues based on the matchup.
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Henry had a solid game in Week 9 against Atlanta with four catches for 51 yards on six targets, but he's now scored 9.1 PPR points or less in five games in a row. He's also scored 7.3 PPR points or less in all four road games this season. Tampa Bay hasn't allowed a tight end to score a touchdown since Week 5, which includes matchups with Sam LaPorta and Juwan Johnson, and Henry is only worth starting in deeper leagues in Week 10 on the road.
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Hockenson scored a touchdown in Week 9 at Detroit, but he only had two catches for 11 yards on three targets. He's had exactly three targets in each of his past two games against the Chargers and Lions, and he is averaging just 5.3 PPR points per game in three starts with J.J. McCarthy. Baltimore has only allowed two touchdowns to tight ends this season, and Hockenson is only worth starting in deeper leagues in Week 10.
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Marcus Mariota is starting for Jayden Daniels (elbow) in Week 10 against the Lions, and Mariota under center hasn't been great for Ertz. In three starts with Mariota, Ertz has scored 6.8 PPR points or less in each outing. The Lions allowed T.J. Hockenson to score a touchdown in Week 9, but only three tight ends have scored touchdowns against Detroit this season. I would only use Ertz in deeper leagues in Week 10.
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DST
DST to Start
Browns (at NYJ)
The Browns defense went into the bye with 10 sacks in the past two games against Tua Tagovailoa, along with four interceptions and two fumble recoveries. The Jets have been sacked at least four times in five games this season, and they have scored 11 points or less in two of their past three games. I like the Browns as the No. 1 DST in Week 10.
Sleepers
Bills (at MIA)
Panthers (vs. NO)
Ravens (at MIN)
DST to Sit
Packers (vs. PHI)
The Packers defense was disappointing in Week 9 against Carolina, with one sack, one interception, and 16 points allowed against the Panthers. Green Bay also allowed at least 23 points in two prior games against Arizona and Pittsburgh, and this is a bad matchup against the Eagles. Philadelphia has scored at least 28 points in four of the past six games, and the Eagles only have three turnovers on the season. I would avoid the Packers DST in most leagues in Week 10.
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KICKERS
Starts
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Myers had a big game in Week 4 at Arizona in the first meeting with the Cardinals with 3-of-4 made field goals, including one kick from 50-plus yards, and 2-of-2 PATs. He is one of three kickers to make at least three field goals against Arizona, and five kickers have multiple field goals against the Cardinals this season. I like Myers as a top-five Fantasy kicker in all leagues.
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Little was amazing in Week 9 at Las Vegas with 3-of-3 field goals, including an NFL-record kick from 68 yards, and 2-of-2 on PATs. But prior to that game, Little had not made a field goal since Week 5, and now he faces the Texans, who allow the fewest Fantasy points to opposing kickers this year. Little was 1-of-2 on field goals and 2-of-2 on PATs in Week 3 against Houston, and only one kicker has made multiple field goals against the Texans this season.
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