Sit or Start for Week 10

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Sit Fernando Mendoza vs Seahawks OK, for those of you who have been stashing Mendoza on your bench all season -- or just snatched him up off the waiver wire -- anxiously awaiting the chance to finally see him start, we strongly advise patience. Let's at least take a week or two to see how things go with the rookie signal caller. In his first start, he really is being thrown to the wolves against Seattle. The Seahawks rank #2 in our Pass Defense Power Rankings.

Player Expected Output Comp. Att. Comp % Pass Yds Rush Yds TDs INTs 12 21 57.14 149 8 1 1

Sit Jordan Love vs Vikings Love has been quite the revelation this season, and is likely in the must-start category. Tee Higgins and Ja'Marr Chase are likely the only duo playing as well as Christian Watson (7/171/1) and Matthew Golden (10/164/1) are. Give a lot of credit to Love who has decided to really air it out and trust his receivers over the past month. It's hard to argue with the results as Love is posting QB1 numbers every week and looking like a dynasty "set it and forget it" option at the moment. His value continues to climb. But... This week will be a tough order against the Minnesota Vikings. The Vikings rank #1 in our Pass Defense Power Rankings. Yes, they are coming off a game against the Bills where they gave up 23 points and 42 minutes in time of possession, but that was because the Bills were persistent with the run game, which is the Vikings' only slight weak point on defense. Meanwhile, the Packers (especially without Jacobs) have NO run game to speak of. The Vikings' pass rush is fearsome, and if Love does decide to try those deep shots, he's going to take a serious pounding. That said Love did pass for 387 yards and 2 TDs when these teams met earlier in the year, but that was largely garbage time as he only completed 50% of his whopping 42 pass attempts in that game. He's still too good to ride the pine in fantasy, just be warned that this could be a tough weak.

Player Expected Output Comp. Att. Comp % Pass Yds Rush Yds TDs INTs 15 25 60 172 6 1 1

Sit MATTHEW STAFFORD vs Cardinals This one hurts. Like, really hurts because we would have thought that this would be a week to START Stafford. After all, he's going up the Cardinals and their weak pass defense. He's also going to be motivated, wanting to avenge an unplanned loss to this team just a few weeks ago. The trouble is, who's he going to throw the ball to? The veteran QB looked the way of Puka Nacua (knee) early and often last week, with no other Ram pass catcher managing more than 20 receiving yards, and the star wideout was on the other end of a seven-yard TD toss in the fourth quarter that proved to be the winning score. Stafford has thrown a single touchdown pass in back-to-back games after producing multiple TDs in five of six contests before that, and his options are now even thinner with Nacua headed to IR and D. Adams still on the shelf. For what it is worth, when he last played the Cardinals, he passed for 222 and tossed 2 TD passes -- but that was WITH Nacua and (for at least part of the game) with Adams.

Player Expected Output Comp. Att. Comp % Pass Yds Rush Yds TDs INTs 14 24 58.33 143 1 1 1

Risks...

Cam Ward vs Jaguars
-  Don't look now but it seems Ward may be finally figuring it out. The Titans aren't winning games but Ward has looked markedly better over the past few weeks. He made solid plays today and even added 41 rushing yards and a two-point conversion on the day. Ward needs to continue stacking good days for the Titans to look elsewhere in the upcoming NFL Draft but this was a better day for sure. His ADP fall will stop for at least a week.

DAK PRESCOTT vs 49ers
-  The 49ers rank #5 in our Pass Defense Power Rankings. Analyzing various factors very carefully, we expect him to post nice fantasy stats this week. Prescott had a couple of bumps in the road against an inconsistent Colts defense, but the veteran signal-caller, who was also working without George Pickens (hamstring), still found his way to his third 300-yard effort of the season. Prescott unsurprisingly bestowed plenty of attention on CeeDee Lamb, who ultimately was responsible for 10 of his completions, 195 of his yards and one of his two TDs. Prescott also connected with Jake Ferguson for a 10-yard scoring strike early in the second quarter, and the one blemish on the star quarterback's day was a fumble on a sack at his own 16-yard line that led to a Colts touchdown. Prescott has at least one touchdown pass in every game heading into a Week 10 home showdown against the 49ers next Sunday.

Daniel Jones vs Dolphins
-  The update settles recent trade speculation around Jones and indicates Indianapolis plans to keep him on the roster into the offseason. It's a wonder why any team was even interested in trading for Jones in the first place, as he's consistently been one of the least productive quarterbacks in the league this season. He also failed to put anything meaningful on tape Sunday in the Colts' loss to the Cowboys, completing 20 of 34 passes for 180 yards, one touchdown and one interception against one of the league's worst on-paper defenses. The touchdown was a 55-yard hookup with Ashton Dulin, where Dulin did all of the work after the catch. Jones' interception late in the fourth quarter sealed another loss for Indianapolis.

DESHAUN WATSON vs Texans
-  He is currently listed as Questionable on the injury report, and may wind up being a dreaded GTD (Game Time Decision). Sheduer Sanders didn't perform too poorly over the weekend but he hardly set the world on fire in a loss to the Saints. Watson hasn't been fantastic this year but it's hard to argue with his ability to win games. Sanders' dynasty value was actually helped this week as he looked a lot better than he did at any point last season. As for Watson, his dynasty value pretty much is what it is at this point with no real path to increase without him really playing a lot better the second half of the season.

GARDNER MINSHEW II vs Rams
-  Analyzing various factors very carefully, we do not expect him to post quality fantasy stats this week. The hits just keep coming for the Cardinals, who lost Michael Wilson earlier in the day. Minshew played through his injury on Sunday but was hardly effective, throwing for just 166 scoreless yards in a loss to Seattle. Further tests will reveal exactly what he's dealing with but it certainly seems like Carson Beck might get his first NFL start this week. Stay tuned.

J.J. McCarthy vs Commanders
-  He is currently listed as Questionable on the injury report, and may wind up being a dreaded GTD (Game Time Decision). McCarthy exited Sunday's win at Philadelphia for a spell in the third quarter due to a hip injury but returned to action. Head coach John Harbaugh told Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News on Monday that McCarthy has a hip pointer but is expected to play Thursday versus the Commanders. McCarthy likely will need to be listed as full Tuesday and/or Wednesday to head into Week 10 action without a designation.

Justin Herbert vs Ravens
-  He is currently listed as Questionable on the injury report, and may wind up being a dreaded GTD (Game Time Decision). Herbert may still have to manage some discomfort in the finger during Monday's contest, but since the injury to his non-throwing hand, he shouldn't be too affected while throwing or handing the ball off. That being said, Herbert has become increasingly difficult to justify including in fantasy lineups even when he's been in more optimal health entering games. Heading into the matchup with the Ravens, Herbert has completed a career-low 61.3 percent of his passes for 6.8 yards per attempt and just six touchdowns in eight games. He's tied with New England's Drake Maye for the league lead in interceptions thrown (11) and ranks second behind Cleveland's Deshaun Watson in sacks taken (31).

Michael Penix Jr. vs Chiefs
-  The Chiefs rank #4 in our Pass Defense Power Rankings. It looked like it would be a big day for the Falcons offense when Penix led his team to points on its first two drives. including a one-yard TD to Charlie Woerner, but Atlanta managed just seven more points over the final three quarters. The touchdown pass was Penix's 10th of the season, setting a new career high, but he's also been picked off five times in the last two games after throwing only one INT in his first five contests of 2026. He'll face a tough test in Week 10 against Kansas City.

Start Bryce Young vs Saints The Panthers are coming off a tough loss, but Young did his part to keep the game somewhat close. The fourth-year QB tossed TDs in each of the last three quarters, finding Tommy Tremble, Darren Waller and Tetairoa McMillan, but Young's attempt to engineer a game-winning drive inside the final two minutes ended on a Nik Bonitto strip sack. It's the third time this season Young has thrown three touchdowns, but his first such performance since Week 2. He'll take a 16:6 TD:INT through eight games into a Week 10 clash with the Saints.

Player Expected Output Comp. Att. Comp % Pass Yds Rush Yds TDs INTs 21 33 63.63 269 16 3 0

Start JACOBY BRISSETT vs Chargers OK, you're not starting Brissett in a typical one QB 12-team league this week, unless you are desperate due to injuries or a bye -- which, unfortunately, is A LOT of us! Rather, this is more for our DFS folks looking for a bargain this week. Brissett officially landed with the Ravens in a trade with the Cardinals this past Friday, and he's now on track to assume his new team's starting QB role for the foreseeable future. As a result, Joe Fagnano -- who had a spot start in Week 9 -- will revert to backup status. With regard to franchise signal-caller Lamar Jackson (thumb), who currently is on IR, he's indicated that he plans to return later this season. However, he's out for at least three more games, and 4-5 Baltimore's record as the season progresses figures to factor into Jackson's approach to a potential return to action. In his inaugural start for the Ravens, Brissett faces a winless Chargers team that is a REAL mess. He's already faced them once this season as a Cardinal, and put up decent (but not earth-shattering) stats: 277 passing yards and a TD. That was back in week 1 when we all thought that the Chargers had some promise, now we know otherwise.

Player Expected Output Comp. Att. Comp % Pass Yds Rush Yds TDs INTs 20 32 62.5 257 12 2 0

Start Jayden Daniels vs Giants The lost fumble was the first giveaway of the season for Daniels in six games. The third-year QB also struggled to sustain drives while working with a badly depleted wide receiver room, and his lone TD was a seven-yard toss to Van Jefferson -- a player who had zero catches on the year coming into Sunday -- in the second quarter. Injuries have derailed the first half of the season for the Commanders, but Daniels will try to spark his team to life in Week 10 against the Giants. The Giants do have a pretty tough pass defense -- but it was his legs that Daniels really did damage against this division rival in that infamous overtime fiasco. Daniels rushed 9 times for over 100 yards and 2 TDs in that game.

Player Expected Output Comp. Att. Comp % Pass Yds Rush Yds TDs INTs 21 34 61.76 262 50 3 0

Rewards...

AARON RODGERS vs Bengals
-  Jaylen Warren spearheaded the Steelers' attack with 143 rushing yards and a touchdown, and backfield mate Rico Dowdle added 56 yards and a score of his own. When combined with a highly effective effort by Pittsburgh's defense, there wasn't much production required of Rodgers and the air attack after much busier games leading into Sunday. Rodgers finished with season-low figures in completions, pass attempts, completion percentage and passing yards while failing to throw a touchdown pass for the first time since Week 2, but he's highly likely to revert to his prior pass-heavy ways in a Week 10 road showdown against the Bengals on Sunday night, Nov. 15, following a Week 8 bye.

Brock Purdy vs Cowboys
-  Analyzing various factors very carefully, we expect him to post nice fantasy stats this week. Purdy gave the 49ers a 14-0 lead with a one-yard rushing touchdown in the first quarter, then added a 12-yard touchdown pass to Christian McCaffrey in the second quarter and a 37-yard touchdown pass to Jordan Watkins in the third. Unfazed by the numerous injuries to San Francisco's wide receivers, Purdy has a 17:5 TD:INT through the air to go with a pair of rushing scores heading into a Week 10 road matchup against the Cowboys. Having led the 49ers to a 7-1 record, the fourth-place finisher in the 2023 MVP race is making a strong case for the award at the halfway point of the 2026 campaign.

C.J. Stroud vs Browns
-  The Chargers are awful right now but Stroud still deserves credit for a monster performance. He's quickly starting to look like he did as a rookie and that's great news for dynasty managers. With Tank Dell starting to round into form, Stroud has no shortage of weapons at this point. He'll look to keep it going but dynasty managers don't need to be looking at the trade market for a replacement as Stroud can help a team win each week.

Drake Maye vs Lions
-  The Lions rank #32 in our Pass Defense Power Rankings. Maye was constantly harassed by an aggressive Packers defense that sacked him four times for 27 total yards in losses while also repeatedly getting hands on his throws. Working with a receiving corps that welcomed back Mack Hollins (calf) from injured reserve but was still down A.J. Brown (knee) and Romeo Doubs (IR, shoulder), Maye threw his first interception on the second play of the game on a deep pass intended for Hollins, and his other two picks came during the second quarter. Two of the three INTs led to Green Bay touchdowns, and after throwing just eight interceptions over 17 regular-season games in 2025, Maye is up to 11 over nine contests this season following Sunday's game. The third-year signal-caller's first chance to atone comes in a Week 10 matchup against a seemingly improved Lions defense in Munich, Germany, next Sunday.

JARED GOFF vs Patriots
-  The Patriots rank #30 in our Pass Defense Power Rankings. Goff was the latest quarterback to scuffle some against a Dolphins defense that's fought hard all season, as the veteran signal-caller took three sacks and finished with a new season low in passing yards. Goff also failed to throw a touchdown for the first time this season, and he threw a pick for the second time in as many games after going without an interception for the first six contests of the campaign. Goff has completed at least 68.0 percent of his passes in three straight games heading into a Week 10 matchup against the Patriots in Germany next Sunday.

Joe Burrow vs Steelers
-  Analyzing various factors very carefully, we expect him to post nice fantasy stats this week. He should be a NO BRAIN start this week and every week unless he is on a bye or injured. Burrow became just the second quarterback in NFL history to throw for 16 touchdowns and run for two more in a four-game span. With Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins both healthy, defenses just haven't been able to stop the Cincinnati passing attack and Burrow himself is playing as well as he ever has. Dynasty managers need to keep rolling him out as an elite-level QB1 and ride this out for as long as it lasts.

JOSH ALLEN vs Jets
-  He should be a NO BRAIN start this week and every week unless he is on a bye or injured. Allen came into the night undoubtedly expecting to have to work for everything he got, and Brian Flores' aggressive defensive unit helped validate that prognosis by sacking the star signal-caller on four occasions. However, Allen was able to navigate the dangers pretty effectively, spreading the ball around to eight different targets overall. He connected with Keleki Latu from 25 yards out late in the first half for his one touchdown pass, and Allen's lone turnover, a first-quarter interception on a deep shot in the Vikings' end zone, didn't lead to any Minnesota points. Allen hasn't eclipsed the 300-yard threshold since Week 1, but he'll take 2,027 passing yards and a 12:6 TD:INT alongside 285 rushing yards into a Week 10 road divisional clash against the Jets on Sunday.

PATRICK MAHOMES vs Falcons
-  The Falcons rank #28 in our Pass Defense Power Rankings. He is currently listed as Questionable on the injury report, and may wind up being a dreaded GTD (Game Time Decision). Mahomes emerged from Week 9 action with what Ian Rapoport of NFL Network described earlier Monday as an elbow "strain/sprain" to his throwing arm following an MRI on Sunday. For his part, Reid also noted with regard to the star QB's exam results that "it was more positive news than negative news. It looks like it's just a matter of rehabbing and getting rid of some of the soreness." As a result, look for Mahomes' practice participation to be managed this week, which could lead to his top backup Justin Fields logging some added reps in the coming days.

Trevor Lawrence vs Titans
-  Lawrence is playing as well as anyone in the league at the moment but his statistics aren't really following suit because the Jaguars are taking care of business early. With the league's easiest schedule moving forward, we could unfortunately still see more of the same moving forward. Lawrence is more of a low-end QB1 than an elite one but still very much worthy of lineup consideration.

Sit AARON JONES SR. vs Packers Jones and backfield mate Jordan Mason combined for just 11 carries on an abysmal night for the Vikings' offense, and the latter was much more efficient than Jones by averaging 5.8 yards per carry on his six totes. Jones has now seen his rushing yardage totals drop in three straight games, and Mason's return from injured reserve has played a role in the former seeing just 18 total carries in the last three contests. Jones retains a very modest outlook for a Week 10 road matchup against his old Packers teammates on Sunday.

Player Expected Output Att. Yards Rec. Rec. Yards TDs 8 24 2 6 0

Sit ALVIN KAMARA vs Panthers Kamara operated as the team's No. 2 option in the backfield behind Audric Estime (15-72-1) in Week 9. Estime was claimed off waivers from the Browns on Tuesday, and he immediately supplanted Kamara as the team's lead back. Kamara has yet to exceed 40 rushing yards in a game this season, and he has scored just one touchdown over the team's last four contests combined.

Player Expected Output Att. Yards Rec. Rec. Yards TDs 6 18 2 9 0

Sit Chase Brown vs Steelers The Steelers rank #2 in our Run Defense Power Rankings. Samaje Perine actually saw more volume on the ground with 11 carries for 43 yards, but most of his workload came in the fourth quarter as the Bengals were grinding down the clock. Brown has yet to top 80 rushing yards in a game this season and he hasn't gotten into the end zone since Week 1, a disappointing first half of the year for a running back who amassed at least 1,300 scrimmage yards with double-digit scores each of the prior two campaigns. Brown will look for an opportunity to break out in Week 10 during a crucial AFC North battle against the Steelers.

Player Expected Output Att. Yards Rec. Rec. Yards TDs 11 41 2 7 0

Sit Tony Pollard vs Jaguars The Jaguars rank #4 in our Run Defense Power Rankings. As the trade deadline looms, there's been plenty of speculation surrounding a handful of fantasy-relevant running backs, including Pollard, who may be on the move. At this stage, he's trending toward staying put, but it's still worth keeping an antenna up on his situation through Tuesday. To date, Pollard has handled the bulk of Tennessee's carries (133), with backups Tyjae Spears and Nicholas Singleton having logged a combined 25 carries.

Player Expected Output Att. Yards Rec. Rec. Yards TDs 10 30 2 8 0

Risks...

Breece Hall vs Bills
-  The Bills rank #5 in our Run Defense Power Rankings. The Jets got wiped out without Garrett Wilson but Hall looked no worse for wear upon his return. He ceded eight carries to Braelon Allen but was clearly the top option. There should be better days ahead but the Jets are starting to bottom out. Hall's name will be a popular one in trade circles over the next couple of days, so stay tuned.

Cam Skattebo vs Commanders
-  He is currently listed as Questionable on the injury report, and may wind up being a dreaded GTD (Game Time Decision). Skattebo missed his first game of the season Sunday in Philadelphia due to a hamstring injury that he sustained in the Giants' previous game back in Week 7. Prior to Skattebo being inactive, though, Adam Schefter of ESPN reported that the running back was pushing to play, and head coach John Harbaugh told Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News on Monday that he should be "full go" for Thursday's game against the Commanders. Skattebo still has some work to do to prove his health, but he appears to be trending in the right direction for a Week 10 appearance.

Javonte Williams vs 49ers
-  The 49ers rank #1 in our Run Defense Power Rankings. Williams turned in one of his more efficient performances against an inconsistent Colts defense, ultimately managing his second 100-yard effort of the season. Williams continued to serve as a prolific supplier of touchdowns as well, recording his ninth rushing score of the campaign on a one-yard run with 1:08 remaining to seal the victory for Dallas. Williams' week-to-week yardage production has fluctuated a fair amount, but his high-volume role and trusted red-zone presence keeps him a must-play despite a tough Week 10 home matchup against the 49ers next Sunday.

Woody Marks vs Browns
-  Marks acted as the Texans' primary running back for a fourth straight game, three of which David Montgomery has missed completely due to a groin injury. During that stretch, Marks has racked up 75 touches for 321 yards from scrimmage, but he has yet to reach the end zone since Week 4. Montgomery wasn't able to practice this week, so Marks may be in line for another role as Houston's No. 1 backfield option next Sunday at Cleveland if the former doesn't make the requisite progress in his recovery.

Start Bhayshul Tuten vs Titans Tuten fought through the pair of lower-body injuries that made him a game-time decision, recording his fourth rushing touchdown of the campaign on a one-yard run to cap off the opening possession of the contest against the Baltimore Ravens team. The second-year back had to grind for every yard he got on the ground, but fortunately for Tuten, the Jaguars built a comfortable enough lead where he was able to benefit from an early end to his night. Tuten has now scored in back-to-back games, and he'll have some extra time to get healthier ahead of a Week 10 road matchup against the Titans on Sunday, Nov. 15.

Player Expected Output Att. Yards Rec. Rec. Yards TDs 17 92 2 8 1

Start Corey Kiner vs Lions The last man standing in New England? That's how it looks with Stevenson and Henderson both possibly out this week. Before we get into our discussion about Kiner, let's look more cloesely at New England's RB situation as it currently exists. Stevenson left the Patriots' Week 9 loss to the Packers with a knee injury. It remains unclear what sort of injury Stevenson has and how much time, if any, he might miss. The expectation from insiders at this point is that he will miss "a few weeks". Henderson said last week that he was hospitalized after experiencing neurological symptoms. He did not play on Sunday, and it's unclear when he'll return. So, the status for both is very cloudy as of today -- but we would classify both as DOUBTFUL at best. That leaves Corey Kiner. Kiner played only 11 snaps Sunday but had carries on eight of them and ran for 55 yards and his first NFL touchdown. (Lan Larison played more snaps than Kiner but won't be a factor in the running game.) For the season, Kiner has 50-244-1 rushing and 2-16-0 receiving on two targets. At minimum, Kiner should be a top target for the waiver wire this week. In terms of the contest this week, be sure to monitor the news on Stevenson and Henderson. Assuming Kiner does get the nod, he gets a meaty match-up against the Lions abroad this week to prove that he is up to the challenge.

Player Expected Output Att. Yards Rec. Rec. Yards TDs 17 71 2 8 1

Start Jaylen Warren vs Bengals When we last saw him before the bye, Warren had 17 carries and Rico Dowdle had 15. Still, it was Warren who looked like the more explosive option of the two as he ripped off chunk plays, including a 51-yard run. While Dowdle is going to limit his ceiling, Warren has simply proven worthy of being a player who should be in lineups each and every week. He'll remain a solid option moving forward and his ADP and ranking should again move up this week against the Bengals. Look for the Steelers to try to use a ball control brand of offense to limit Joe Burrow and Cinci's awesome passing attack.

Player Expected Output Att. Yards Rec. Rec. Yards TDs 14 78 3 14 1

Start Kyren Williams vs Cardinals As Blake Corum has cut more and more into his workload, K. Williams we've seen Williams stock decline. With the latest injury, however, to Puka Nacua, we actually like for Williams to become more involved in the Rams offense. While Corum has been the more productive Ram on the ground, turning 11 carries into 58 yards and a touchdown last week, he is not nearly as much of a factor in the passing game. With Nacua joining D. Adams on the sideline, we expect Williams to be heavily used as a receiver coming out of the backfield -- even if Corum continues to earn double-digit carries. Williams has also remained a TD machine, finding the end zone in six of nine games this season. We're not suggesting he's going to rush for 100+ yards -- he's failed to do that in any contest so far this year. But he could eclipse that mark in TOTAL yardage, if he is as heavily used in the passing game in this Week 10 trip to Arizona.

Player Expected Output Att. Yards Rec. Rec. Yards TDs 16 86 2 12 1

Rewards...

Bijan Robinson vs Chiefs
-  Analyzing various factors very carefully, we expect him to post nice fantasy stats this week. He should be a NO BRAIN start this week and every week unless he is on a bye or injured. The score was Robinson's first in nearly a month, so that was a welcome sight. He's had no problem churning out yards but the end zone has been uncharacteristically hard to find as of late. Robinson should be primed for a solid second half and will remain an elite-level running back option moving forward, especially with Brian Robinson dealing with an injury at the moment.

CHRISTIAN MCCAFFREY vs Cowboys
-  The Cowboys rank #31 in our Run Defense Power Rankings. Analyzing various factors very carefully, we expect him to post nice fantasy stats this week. McCaffrey got banged up in San Francisco's Week 7 loss to the Falcons, but a Week 8 bye allowed his hamstring to heal, and the star running back handled 20 touches Sunday while scoring twice to bring his season total to 10 touchdowns. He capped San Francisco's opening drive with a one-yard touchdown run and added a 12-yard touchdown catch in the second quarter. Rookie third-round pick Kaelon Black led the 49ers with 70 rushing yards on 11 carries, but McCaffrey remains the lead back heading into a Week 10 trip to Dallas, during which CMC will try to extend a seven-game touchdown streak.

Chuba Hubbard vs Saints
-  The 27-year-old RB nearly produced 100-plus scrimmage yards for the fifth time in the last six games but fell just short. Hubbard remains on track for a career-best campaign, and through eight games he's delivered 619 yards and five TDs on the ground while adding a 26-167-2 line on 31 targets. He lines up for a juicy matchup in Week 10 against the Saints.

DERRICK HENRY vs Chargers
-  With Baltimore sitting at 4-5 and having lost its top two QBs in Lamar Jackson (thumb) and Tyler Huntley (toe) for the foreseeable future and rest of the season, respectively, there has been speculation Henry may be available via trade, but the team has informed the running back that it doesn't intend to consider such a transaction. Instead, the Ravens have dealt for quarterback Jacoby Brissett from the Cardinals to help stabilize the offense, which may help Henry end his streak being held under 100 yards rushing at four contests. Overall, Henry has racked up 689 yards and eight touchdowns on 175 carries for a career-low 3.9 YPC in his nine appearances in 2026.

Jahmyr Gibbs vs Patriots
-  Analyzing various factors very carefully, we expect him to post nice fantasy stats this week. He should be a NO BRAIN start this week and every week unless he is on a bye or injured. It was a relatively quiet day by Gibbs' lofty standards against a Dolphins team that's proven to have plenty of fight despite its losing record. The standout back salvaged his fantasy day with an eight-yard touchdown run late in the third quarter, Gibbs' second score on the ground in as many games and ninth overall. Gibbs failed to record at least one reception for the first time this season, but he's already amassed 1,132 scrimmage yards and 11 total touchdowns across eight games heading into next Sunday's showdown against the Patriots in Germany.

James Cook III vs Jets
-  The Jets rank #29 in our Run Defense Power Rankings. Cook was repeatedly stonewalled through three quarters by a Vikings run defense that had been fairly beatable, but the star running back continued to get opportunities to test Minnesota's defensive front. That approach finally began paying off on an early fourth-quarter marathon scoring drive, one where Cook recorded runs of nine, six and 11 yards before capping off the march with a five-yard scoring rush to extend Buffalo's 13-6 lead. Cook ultimately fell just a carry short of tying his career high, and he eclipsed the century mark on the ground for the fourth time this season. The fifth-year pro's trip to the end zone extended his touchdown streak to seven games as well, and Cook will head into a favorable Week 10 road matchup against the Jets just 186 rushing yards short of his fourth straight 1,000-yard campaign.

Jonah Coleman vs Raiders
-  The Raiders rank #32 in our Run Defense Power Rankings. Analyzing various factors very carefully, we do not expect him to post quality fantasy stats this week. Folk will surrender the Falcons' kicking gig to Jake Moody, whom Atlanta signed off Baltimore's practice squad in a corresponding move. Signed to a two-year contract March, Folk made it just a half of a season into his contract before losing his job after missing five field-goal tries and one extra-point attempt through Atlanta's first nine games.

Kenneth Walker vs Falcons
-  He should be a NO BRAIN start this week and every week unless he is on a bye or injured. Walker put together another one of his signature high-efficiency performances on the ground, averaging 5.7 yards per carry in the process. He contributed a seven-yard touchdown reception on the first play of the second quarter, and he struck again as a receiver via a 25-yard scoring grab with just over five minutes remaining in the first half. Walker capped off the highly fantasy-friendly day with his seventh rushing touchdown of the season, a two-yard run in the waning moments of the third quarter. Walker is up to 872 rushing yards, 172 receiving yards and 11 total touchdowns heading into a Week 10 road matchup against the Falcons next Sunday.

Ollie Gordon II vs Colts
-  The Colts rank #30 in our Run Defense Power Rankings. Gordon worked in the lead role as expected but found running room at a premium against a game Lions defense. Gordon has at least Sunday's carry total in four straight games, but he's now seen his rushing yardage total decline in consecutive games. Jaylen Wright's inactive status due to a quadriceps injury helped Gordon's touch floor overall, and the latter should remain the top option in Miami's ground attack in a favorable Week 10 road matchup against the Colts next Sunday.

Zach Charbonnet vs Raiders
-  The Raiders rank #32 in our Run Defense Power Rankings. Things are starting to become a little more clear in the Seattle backfield. Charbonnet had 17 carries and one catch while rookie Jadarian Price nine carries and four catches. It certainly looks like Charbonnet is going to get early down work while the more explosive Price plays a pass catching and "lightning" type of role. Charbonnet has looked healthy and should start garnering flex appeal should this kind of approach continue.

Sit Carnell Tate vs Jaguars He is currently listed as Questionable on the injury report, and may wind up being a dreaded GTD (Game Time Decision). Jefferson has yet to clear 100 yards all season and had just three catches despite being targeted 11 times. The problem is many of those "targets" were balls thrown ten yards to the right, left, or over Jefferson. The Vikings quarterback situation is ruining the prime years of Jefferson's career and it's amazing he hasn't been more vocal about the situation. He has to be in lineups based on talent alone but dynasty managers need to accept the fact he's not going to carry their teams any time soon. Jefferson could make for a "buy low" but you also have to have some faith the Vikings figure this out at some point.

Player Expected Output Receptions Rec. Yards TDs 5.37 58 0.31

Sit Drake London vs Chiefs The Chiefs rank #4 in our Pass Defense Power Rankings. Cincinnati's secondary did a good job of limiting London's looks from Michael Penix, but the fifth-year wideout still led Atlanta in receiving yards, although Bijan Robinson caught one more pass and Charlie Woerner hauled in the QB's only touchdown. London has gotten only 11 targets over the last two games, turning them into a disappointing 6-76-0 line, and he could have a hard time breaking out in Week 10 against a stingy Kansas City secondary.

Player Expected Output Receptions Rec. Yards TDs 4 46 0

Sit Ladd McConkey vs Ravens Analyzing various factors very carefully, we expect him to post nice fantasy stats this week. McConkey was not among the Chargers' Week 9 inactives, but he didn't play any snaps in Sunday's loss to the Texans after experiencing back spasms during pregame workouts. Harbaugh's assessment that the wideout is 'day-to-day' offers hope that McConkey will be in the clear ahead of next Monday's game against the Ravens, and a big step toward that outcome would be his full participation in practice no later than Saturday.

Player Expected Output Receptions Rec. Yards TDs 1 7 0

Sit Matthew Golden vs Vikings The Vikings rank #1 in our Pass Defense Power Rankings. It's amazing that Golden is doing this every week and is still just the second option on the team. Such is life with Christian Watson playing this well at the same time. The Packers have been trying desperately to have anyone step up to be a reliable option in the passing game but have somehow had not one, but two receivers ascend to elite-level status. There are few players whose dynasty value has risen more than Golden, who will see another bump this week.

Player Expected Output Receptions Rec. Yards TDs 3 42 0

Sit STEFON DIGGS vs Giants The Giants rank #3 in our Pass Defense Power Rankings. Van Jefferson and Chig Okonkwo ended up leading the Commanders' injury-depleted group of pass catchers with seven targets each, and the former led the team in receiving yards and caught Jayden Daniels' only TD pass. Diggs' modest showing still represented his biggest yardage total since Week 1, although he did see his two-game scoring streak come to an end. Diggs will try to ramp up his production in Week 10 against the Giants.

Player Expected Output Receptions Rec. Yards TDs 4 45 0

Risks...

A.J. Brown vs Lions
- He is currently listed as Questionable on the injury report, and may wind up being a dreaded GTD (Game Time Decision). Per Mike Reiss of ESPN.com, coach Mike Vrabel indicated that for now the team plans for the wideout to make the trip, but a decision on that front has yet to be locked in. In Brown's second consecutive missed game, Sunday against the Packers, DeMario Douglas, Mack Hollins, Efton Chism and Kyle Williams handled the Patriots' Week 9 WR duties.

Antonio Williams vs Giants
-  The Giants rank #3 in our Pass Defense Power Rankings. While other receivers like Justin Jefferson are frustrated with their lack of targets, at least they don't have a capable quarterback. Meanwhile, Trevor Lawrence is playing the best football of his life and Thomas has a meager ten catches for 117 yards and two touchdowns in eight games this season as he's been phased out of the offense. Dynasty managers have little choice but to keep Thomas on their benches and hope for the best, though "the best" would have been seeing him traded.

Christian Watson vs Vikings
-  The Vikings rank #1 in our Pass Defense Power Rankings. He should be a NO BRAIN start this week and every week unless he is on a bye or injured. Even with sore ribs, Watson just can't be stopped at the moment. Christian Gonzalez attempted to slow him down but Jordan Love completed 10-of-11 passes thrown at Gonzalez on the day. Watson has leveled up this week and is starting to look like a long-term WR1 in the process. Enjoy the ride.

Devaughn Vele vs Panthers
-  With Jordyn Tyson (hamstring) making his regular-season debut against Cleveland, Vele's role remained steady, running 44 routes on Tyler Slough's 46 dropbacks. Bryce Lance and Noah Fant appeared to be the bigger losers in terms of playing time and routes. Still, Tyson figures to have an effect on Vele's target potential moving forward, as he's setting in as more of a low-floor WR4/5 in fantasy.

George Pickens vs 49ers
-  The 49ers rank #5 in our Pass Defense Power Rankings. He is currently listed as Questionable on the injury report, and may wind up being a dreaded GTD (Game Time Decision). Pickens was limited in practice all of last week and ultimately didn't suit up Sunday against Indianapolis. There had been some optimism that he'd be able to participate in that contest, so there's a decent chance that he'll be able to return to action versus the 49ers. Nonetheless, Pickens could again be given a designation heading into this weekend if he doesn't manage at least one full practice before the Cowboys' final injury report is released Friday.

KEENAN ALLEN vs Dolphins
-  Allen had recently been seeing steady volume for Indianapolis, and his departure alters the Colts' receiving mix while giving San Francisco another experienced pass catcher but what will the chemistry be with Purdy?

Keon Coleman vs Jets
-  Going up against a tough Minnesota defense, Bills QB Josh Allen posted a modest 234 passing yards with one touchdown and one interception. He spread the ball around to eight different pass catchers, with none of them hauling in more than four receptions. Coleman actually led Buffalo with six targets, but he finished seventh with just 17 receiving yards. The third-year wideout has been very up-and-down this season, registering 59 or more receiving yards three times but logging 17 or fewer receiving yards on four occasions. That makes his output quite difficult to predict for fantasy purposes.

Ryan Flournoy vs 49ers
-  The 49ers rank #5 in our Pass Defense Power Rankings. Flournoy had a chance to operate in a more prominent role on offense with George Pickens (hamstring) inactive, but Flournoy ultimately finished with his fewest catches since Week 3. The wide receiver helped set up Dallas for the game-winning score late in the fourth quarter, reeling in a deep ball from quarterback Dak Prescott for a 46-yard gain. Flournoy has now reeled in 32 of 47 targets for 395 yards and two touchdowns over nine contests so far during the 2026 campaign.

Tre Tucker vs Seahawks
-  The Seahawks rank #2 in our Pass Defense Power Rankings. Tucker finished tied for the team lead in targets with tight end Brock Bowers, garnering at least five targets for the fifth time in the team's last six contests. The wide receiver rebounded well after being blanked in Week 8 versus the Jets, securing four or more receptions for the seventh time this season. Tucker has now reeled in 33 of 56 targets for 529 yards and four touchdowns over the Raiders' first nine games during the 2026 campaign.

Start Justin Jefferson vs Packers Jefferson has yet to clear 100 yards all season and had just three catches despite being targeted 11 times. The problem is many of those "targets" were balls thrown ten yards to the right, left, or over Jefferson. The Vikings quarterback situation has been ruining the prime years of Jefferson's career and it's amazing he hasn't been more vocal about the situation. Enter former teammate Kirk Cousins with whom Jefferson cemented the early stages of his successful career. We expecy Kirk to make Jefferson the focal point of the offense as soon as this Sunday against the Packers. Heck, as we pointed out, Jefferson WAS the focal point of the offense on Monday night with 11 balls thrown his way. Now he has a QB who has proven that he can get him the ball.

Player Expected Output Receptions Rec. Yards TDs 7 97 1

Start Rashee Rice vs Falcons The Falcons rank #28 in our Pass Defense Power Rankings. Rice led the Chiefs in targets while finishing as the runner-up in both receptions and receiving yards. The veteran receiver has been busy the last two games while turning 15 targets into a 12-102-1 line, but he has just one catch of 20-plus yards in that span. Rice is averaging a relatively modest 11.7 yards per catch heading into a Week 10 road matchup against the Falcons.

Player Expected Output Receptions Rec. Yards TDs 7 76 1

Start Tetairoa McMillan vs Saints The second-year wideout caught Bryce Young's third TD of the afternoon, a four-yard toss late in the fourth quarter that gave the Panthers some late hope. It was McMillan's first trip to the end zone since Week 4, and through eight games he's collected a 46-625-3 line on 71 targets. He'll look to build on this performance in a Week 10 road trip to New Orleans.

Player Expected Output Receptions Rec. Yards TDs 7 104 1

Rewards...

Amon-Ra St. Brown vs Patriots
-  The Patriots rank #30 in our Pass Defense Power Rankings. Analyzing various factors very carefully, we expect him to post nice fantasy stats this week. St. Brown set the pace across the board for the Lions in receptions, receiving yards and targets. St. Brown was playing through a rib issue that had limited him throughout the practice week, but he turned in an efficient effort that included his fifth straight game with six or more catches. St. Brown's touchdown drought did extend to five games, and he'll once again aim to snap it in next Sunday's Week 10 matchup against the Patriots in Germany.

CeeDee Lamb vs 49ers
-  The 49ers rank #5 in our Pass Defense Power Rankings. Analyzing various factors very carefully, we expect him to post nice fantasy stats this week. He should be a NO BRAIN start this week and every week unless he is on a bye or injured. With George Pickens sitting this one out with a hamstring injury, Lamb had a whopping 16 targets on the day and made them count. While he's had a bit of a hot and cold year, Lamb is a threat to lead all fantasy scorers on any given Sunday and today was a prime example of it. He'll remain an elite WR1 moving forward and have a higher ceiling and floor any time Pickens is out.

Chris Olave vs Panthers
-  The fifth-year wideout led the Saints in catches, targets and receiving yards once again, but Juwan Johnson was on the other end of Tyler Shough's only TD of the day. Olave is the clear top option in the New Orleans passing attack, but with Jordyn Tyson finally making his pro debut Sunday, secondaries may have someone else to worry about in the second half of the season. Olave will take a 56-734-2 line on 83 targets into a Week 10 battle against the Panthers.

DeMario Douglas vs Lions
-  The Lions rank #32 in our Pass Defense Power Rankings. Douglas tied for the team lead in receptions and set the pace in both receiving yards and targets while serving as Drake Maye's top target in the absence of A.J. Brown (knee) and Romeo Doubs (IR, shoulder). Douglas also recorded a team-high 36-yard grab among his five catches, and both the yardage and target tallies were season highs. Douglas has at least 76 receiving yards in three of the past four games heading into a Week 10 matchup against the Lions in Germany next Sunday.

DJ Moore vs Jets
-  The veteran receiver came into the game without an injury designation related to the shoulder issue he's managing, but Moore still put together a modest performance against a tough Vikings defense that kept pressure on Josh Allen throughout the night. Moore has a combined 7-107-1 line on on 12 targets in the two contests he's suited up for since returning from a two-game absence, and he should have a much better chance of downfield success in a Week 10 road matchup against the Jets' vulnerable defense on Sunday.

Garrett Wilson vs Bills
- Jets head coach Aaron Glenn said he’s “very hopeful” Garrett Wilson will play in Week 10 against the Bills. Wilson was limited in practice on Wednesday to begin the week. He missed last week's game after getting banged up in Week 8. He'll need to be monitored in practice the rest of the week. If he is able to suit up, he faces a potentially favorable match-up against the Bills.

Ja'Marr Chase vs Steelers
-  Analyzing various factors very carefully, we expect him to post nice fantasy stats this week. Chase did most of his damage in the first half but dynasty managers won't complain much. Virtually unstoppable with Joe Burrow playing at a nuclear level, Chase is a threat to be the WR1 each and every week. His dynasty value is at the elite, if not untouchable level after his hot start to the season.

JAKOBI MEYERS vs Titans
-  Meyers set the pace for the Jaguars in both receptions and receiving yards on the night, bouncing back nicely from a quiet 2-24-0 line just four days earlier in a blowout win over the Colts. The veteran wideout has multiple catches in all but one game, although Meyers hasn't topped 83 receiving yards in any contest to date in 2026. Meyers remains a key target for Trevor Lawrence, but he could see at least a slight boost in his outlook heading into a Week 10 road matchup against the Titans on Sunday, Nov. 15, if Brian Thomas is moved at the trade deadline.

Jaxon Smith-Njigba vs Raiders
-  The Raiders rank #31 in our Pass Defense Power Rankings. Analyzing various factors very carefully, we expect him to post nice fantasy stats this week. He should be a NO BRAIN start this week and every week unless he is on a bye or injured. Smith-Njigba was working with backup QB Drew Lock for the third time this season, as the latter was filling in for Sam Darnold (quadriceps/rib). The result was a season low in receiving yards, which was only the second time this season in which Smith-Njigba failed to reach the century mark. Despite the subpar outing for him, he surpassed 1,000 yards on the campaign for a third straight season, with eight games still to go. Darnold may also be sidelined next Sunday at Las Vegas, which again could impact Smith-Njigba's chances to produce as he has most weeks in 2026.

MACK HOLLINS vs Lions
-  The Lions rank #32 in our Pass Defense Power Rankings. After missing four weeks on injured reserve with a calf injury, Hollins returned to the lineup Sunday and immediately became a central part of the offense, tying Kyle Williams for second on the team with 34 routes on 46 dropbacks by New England's quarterbacks. Hollins' six targets also tied Eli Raridon for second on the team behind DeMario Douglas' nine. With A.J. Brown (knee) and Romeo Doubs (shoulder) still not 100 percent, Hollins figures to remain a big part of the picture next Sunday against the Lions in a potential shootout under the dome at Ford Field.

Malik Nabers vs Commanders
-  Nabers recorded at least 111 receiving yards in four consecutive games prior to the Giants' Week 8 bye but failed to extend that streak in Sunday's low-scoring win, during which J.J. McCarthy (hip) and Jameis Winston combined to throw for just 198 yards. The star wide receiver led the team with eight targets but finished third in receiving yards behind Darnell Mooney (54) and Isaiah Likely (53). Nabers had his hands on what would have been a 20-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter but failed to secure a diving catch attempt. McCarthy left in the third quarter but managed to return later in the second half, and he can be tentatively penciled in as the starting QB for Thursday's home game against the leaky Commanders pass defense.

Parker Washington vs Titans
- Washington only caught two of his team-leading seven targets but he made one of them count as he recorded a 50-yard touchdown. Washington's volume is down simply because the red hot Jaguars are blowing teams out at the moment. Still, he remains a rock solid WR2 with weekly upside as Jacksonville will inevitably find themselves in some close games moving forward. His dynasty value seems pretty secure at the moment, though it won't rise much again until we see a string of consistent performances.

Tank Dell vs Browns
-  In just his second game back from a catastrophic knee injury that kept him off the field for 22 months, Dell reminded everyone just how talented he is with a 63-yard touchdown, showcasing his trademark speed that has apparently not left him. Dell led the team with nine targets (four more than anyone else). While this could be a bit of an anomaly as the Texans wiped out the Chargers, this was also a big step forward for Dell, whose dynasty value has been taken off life support.

Sit DALTON SCHULTZ vs Browns Not counting his 12-140-0 receiving explosion in Week 2 when Nico Collins was out with a hamstring injury, Schultz has mustered 23 grabs for 244 yards and no touchdowns across his seven other appearances. He's failed to reach 50 receiving yards in any of those contests and is merely a TE2 in fantasy.

Player Expected Output Receptions Rec. Yards TDs 3 29 0

Sit Greg Dulcich vs Colts Entering play Sunday, Dulcich produced 13 grabs for 166 yards over his previous three games, but he took a big step back against Detroit on a day Malik Willis didn't have any answers, as he passed for just 128 yards. Dulcich doesn't catch touchdowns and plays in a low-volume, low-scoring offense, making him more of a TE2 headed into Week 10 against the Colts.

Player Expected Output Receptions Rec. Yards TDs 2 24 0

Sit Tucker Kraft vs Vikings The Vikings rank #1 in our Pass Defense Power Rankings and #1 against TEs. The athletic tight end didn't get in on any of the fun on a day when Jordan Love threw for 372 yards and three touchdowns. Kraft's stat line set (receptions, receiving yards) or tied (targets) season lows, while his work on the ground included a pair of season-high figures. Nevertheless, it was an utterly forgettable showing for Kraft, who'll look to atone in a Week 10 home divisional clash against the Vikings next Sunday.

Player Expected Output Receptions Rec. Yards TDs 3 27 0

Risks...

AJ Barner vs Raiders
-  The Raiders rank #31 in our Pass Defense Power Rankings. Barner was the Seahawks' closer, finishing off both touchdown drives with short scores against Arizona. His first was a one-yard rushing touchdown, and Barner then caught a seven-yard score from Drew Lock. Both touchdowns came in the second quarter. For the season, Barner has 23 grabs for 210 yards and one touchdown on 38 targets. He's also rushed for two scores. Barner is in the large group of touchdown-or-bust fantasy options at tight end. He's just not reliable to count on.

Brenton Strange vs Titans
-  The Jaguars keep blowing teams out and aren't being pushed on offense, which is keeping Trevor Lawrence's pass volume low. Strange is still making the most of his few opportunities, totaling four grabs for 77 yards on four targets over the last two weeks, games in which the Jaguars have combined to outscore their opponents 75-17. Strange is a TE1 for fantasy and gets a date with the Titans on Sunday, Nov. 15.

Chig Okonkwo vs Giants
-  The Giants rank #3 in our Pass Defense Power Rankings. He is currently listed as Questionable on the injury report, and may wind up being a dreaded GTD (Game Time Decision). Okonkwo appears to have gotten hurt in Sunday's loss to the Rams, though he logged his usual offensive snap share (74 percent) and finished with s solid 6-57-0 receiving line on seven targets. The Commanders didn't actually practice Monday, so the tight end's level of activity -- if any -- Tuesday should provide more clarity about whether he's at risk of missing Thursday's clash against the Giants. Washington has been hurt by injuries to its wideout corps, and Okonkwo has stepped up with 57 or more receiving yards in three of the team's past four games.

Kyle Pitts Sr. vs Chiefs
-  The Chiefs rank #4 in our Pass Defense Power Rankings but have allowed the 7th most fantasy points to TEs. It was another quiet performance from Pitts, who hasn't reached 25 receiving yards in any of the last three games, and he had to watch backup tight end Charlie Woerner catch Michael Penix's only TD pass of the afternoon in the first quarter. Pitts will take a 25-220-4 line on 37 targets through nine contests into a Week 10 clash with Kansas City.

Sam LaPorta vs Patriots
-  The Patriots rank #30 in our Pass Defense Power Rankings, but 7th against fantasy TEs. LaPorta seems to be forgotten lately. Earlier in the season, LaPorta expressed his frustration with the Lions for the organization's inability to come to terms on an extension with him, but both sides still appear to be on good terms and willing to re-engage in discussions on a new deal before he becomes a free agent in 2027. The fourth-year tight end has likely helped his case for earning a lucrative contract by having thus far stayed healthy throughout the season while putting together a 35-399-3 receiving line on 49 targets over the Lions' first eight games.

T.J. Hockenson vs Packers
-  In addition to leading the Vikings in receptions, Hockenson finished second in receiving yardage and targets in a rough performance by Minnesota's offense. The veteran wideout has hauled in exactly four catches in four straight games, though he snapped a two-game TD streak Monday. With Cousins back, Hockenson should see more targets, but the Packers rank 2nd against TEs.

Start Harold Fannin Jr. vs Texans With Shedeur Sanders under center for the first time in place of Deshaun Watson (concussion), Fannin did little in regulation as the second-year QB instead looked for rookie wideouts Denzel Boston and KC Concepcion. Sanders went back to a more familiar target in OT, however, connecting with Fannin on a 39-yard TD in the extra frame that saw the tight end flatten a couple defenders with stiff arms on his way to the end zone. Fannin had a slow start to the season, but over the last three weeks he's amassed an 18-287-1 line on 23 targets, giving him plenty of momentum heading into a Week 10 clash with the Texans no matter who is throwing him passes.

Player Expected Output Receptions Rec. Yards TDs 5 75 1

Start HUNTER HENRY vs Lions The Lions rank #32 in our Pass Defense Power Rankings. Henry returned to action after suffering a foot injury in the first half of the Patriots' Week 8 win over the Dolphins and missing the majority of that contest. The tight end was held in check versus Green Bay, finishing with three or fewer catches for the sixth time this season. Henry has now reeled in 32 of 37 targets for 361 yards and two touchdowns over nine contests so far during the 2026 campaign.

Player Expected Output Receptions Rec. Yards TDs 5 62 1

Start Isaiah Likely vs Commanders He should be a NO BRAIN start this week and every week unless he is on a bye or injured. Likely finished two targets shy of Malik Nabers' team-leading total and one receiving yard shy of Darnell Mooney's team-best mark, but the TE scored the Giants' lone touchdown of the game. That TD came on a five-yard pass in the third quarter from Jameis Winston, who replaced J.J. McCarthy (hip) for a drive and change before McCarthy returned to the game. Whether it's Winston or McCarthy under center, Likely projects to remain a key cog in the Giants' passing game for Thursday's Week 10 matchup against the Commanders, whose defense Likely carved up for 11 catches, 94 yards and two TDs in their Week 5 tie.

Player Expected Output Receptions Rec. Yards TDs 6 74 1

Start TYLER HIGBEE vs Cardinals Ferguson was reportedly close to being activated off IR after being sidelined since Week 2 with his ankle injury. Now, he might need another week or two before he is ready to contribute. He should be kept on rosters that can afford to do so, if only because we have already seen him step up and flash the upside we heard about this summer. Davante Adams (hamstring) may miss another month, so the Rams would welcome his presence as a strong second option to Puka Nacua. As for Week 9, Tyler Higbee could be a strong streaming option. For what it is worth, when he last played the Cardinals, he racked up 22 receiving caught 0 TD passes.

Player Expected Output Receptions Rec. Yards TDs 5 56 1

Rewards...

Brock Bowers vs Seahawks
-  The Seahawks rank #2 in our Pass Defense Power Rankings. Analyzing various factors very carefully, we expect him to post nice fantasy stats this week. He should be a NO BRAIN start this week and every week unless he is on a bye or injured. Bowers had a 21-yard touchdown reception in the third quarter and came one yard short of scoring again on a 33-yard catch on a fourth-quarter drive that ended with a Kirk Cousins interception in the end zone. The star TE has reached 70 receiving yards in all seven of his appearances this season and is up to six touchdowns. Bowers came five receiving yards shy of his season high and continues to roll, even as the 4-5 Raiders drop out of contention in the AFC. He'll likely face more resistance in Week 10 against the Seahawks, who just held Cardinals TE Trey McBride to 54 yards.

Darnell Washington vs Bengals
-  Washington led the team in receiving yards while finishing tied for second on the team in targets with wide receiver Germie Bernard. The tight end's biggest moment of the game came in the third quarter when he reeled in a short pass from Aaron Rodgers and took off for a 58-yard gain. Washington has corralled 19 of 28 targets for 254 yards and three touchdowns over eight contests to open the 2026 regular season.

GEORGE KITTLE vs Cowboys
-  Analyzing various factors very carefully, we expect him to post nice fantasy stats this week. Kittle had at least three more targets than any teammate Sunday but finished 28 receiving yards shy of Jordan Watkins' team-leading total, while Brock Purdy's two touchdown passes went to Christian McCaffrey and Watkins. Sunday's output marked Kittle's third-lowest yardage total of the season, but the star TE recorded at least four catches for a seventh consecutive game. He'll look to add to his season totals of 38 catches for 483 yards and five touchdowns in Week 10 against the Cowboys.

MIKE GESICKI vs Steelers
-  Gesicki entered Week 9 having scored a touchdown in five straight games, and he saw his streak come to an end Sunday. The tight end was able to reel in multiple passes for the second straight week and fifth time this season, but his 11 receiving yards left much to be desired. Gesicki has now reeled in 19 of 26 targets for 252 yards and six touchdowns over eight regular-season games so far this year.

TRAVIS KELCE vs Falcons
-  The Falcons rank #28 in our Pass Defense Power Rankings. Kelce led the Chiefs in receiving yards and finished second in targets on the afternoon, and his tally in the former category also served as the legendary tight end's second highest of the season. Kelce got there with a big boost from a game-high 38-yard catch, and he'll take a formidable 33-482-2 line into a Week 10 road matchup against the Falcons next Sunday.

Trey McBride vs Rams
-  Analyzing various factors very carefully, we expect him to post nice fantasy stats this week. He should be a NO BRAIN start this week and every week unless he is on a bye or injured. While far from his best game, it was amazingly his 11th straight game with at least seven catches dating back to last season - that's a new NFL record for a tight end. McBride is virtually unstoppable and as much of a lineup lock as there is in fantasy football at the moment. A TE1 who is untouchable in trade talks in fantasy or reality (ask Denver), McBride's ADP and ranking are as secure as anyone's.

Tyler Warren vs Dolphins
-  Warren tied for second in receptions and finished as the runner-up in both receiving yards and targets after a slow start to Sunday's loss. The second-year tight end's role could be even bigger by next Sunday's Week 10 home matchup against the Dolphins, as the Colts moved both Josh Downs and Keenan Allen, leaving Warren as their top pass catcher. Warren has at least four receptions in every game with the exception of Week 1 heading into the aforementioned matchup against Miami.

Sit MATT GAY vs Seahawks Gay's lone field goal came from 50 yards in the second quarter, and he has now made three of his four kicks from 50 yards or longer on the season. The 32-year-old is now 19-for-21 on field-goal attempts and a perfect 21-for-21 on extra-point tries across nine appearances. With Cousins gone and this defense, don't expect the Raiders kicker to cash in much this week.

Player Expected Output FGM FGA XPM 0 1 2

Sit Spencer Shrader vs Dolphins Shrader leads in fantasy kicker scoring. Shrader entered Week 9 having made just three field goals over the team's last three games, but he got back on track Sunday. The kicker made a 47-yard attempt in the third quarter before adding makes from 59 and 50 yards in the final quarter. Shrader has now converted multiple field-goal attempts in six contests this year, and he's gone 22-for-24 on field-goal tries, including 8-for-9 from 50-plus yards, over nine contests so far during the 2026 campaign. However, missing his two top WRs, their best OL, and some depth on defense, we're not so sure the Colts will be in position to score much.

Player Expected Output FGM FGA XPM 1 2 2

Sit Trey Smack vs Vikings Smack isn't a sure bet as he's been shaky and the Vikes D should pose a challenge for the Packers kicker's chances at plenty of points.

Player Expected Output FGM FGA XPM 1 2 2

Risks...

Cameron Dicker vs Ravens
-  Dicker was able to make multiple field-goal tries for the third straight game and fifth time this season. The kicker did all his damage in the first half, converting field goals from 52, 33 and 43 yards before the break. Dicker has now gone 15-for-17 on field-goal attempts, including 1-for-2 from 50-plus yards, over eight contests so far during the 2026 campaign.

EDDY PIÑEIRO vs Cowboys
-  Pineiro continues to see the majority of his action handling extra-point duties, as he's now attempted just two field goals across his last three outings and only 10 total on the season. Sunday's performance also marked just the second time this season that the 31-year-old didn't miss a kick.

HARRISON BUTKER vs Falcons
-  Butker pushed his only field-goal try wide right from 51 yards out in the final moments of the first half. The kicker has now gone 12-for-19 on field-goal attempts this season, and head coach Andy Reid was asked about Butker's future following the game, stating that he'll "address that" as the team prepares for Week 10, per Sam McDowell of The Kansas City Star. The team signed veteran Justin Tucker to the practice squad in late October, and Tucker could get a shot with the active roster in Butker's place.

JASON MYERS vs Raiders
-  The Seahawks' offense put forth a relatively poor showing in Week 9 with backup quarterback Drew Lock (oblique) at the helm, but Myers made good on the few opportunities that he did have, rebounding somewhat from a rough game in Week 8 where he missed two kicks. Regular starting quarterback Sam Darnold will again be out in Week 10 at Las Vegas, but Myers will at least have the benefit of kicking indoors come Sunday.

Start Cam Little vs Titans The Jaguars dominated in the victory, but they fell short of the end zone enough times to keep Little busy. He didn't need to fully flex the strength of his leg, as his longest kick was from a modest 47 yards out, but Little extended his run of consecutive successful FG attempts to 10. He's now gone 14-of-16 on field-goal tries this season while converting 25 of 26 point-after attempts. The Titans have allowed the 4th most fantasy points to kickers, so Little could be due for another good week. Perhaps the Jags let him go for the NFL record as we expect the Jags to be up big.

Player Expected Output FGM FGA XPM 3 3 3

Start Evan McPherson vs Steelers McPherson was able to convert multiple field-goal tries in a game for the first time since Week 3, nailing a 57-yarder in the final moments of the first half before later adding a 43-yard make in the fourth quarter. The kicker had gone back-to-back games without a field-goal attempt, but he has now gone a perfect 12-for-12 on field-goal tries, including 6-for-6 from 50-plus yards, over eight contests this season. The Steelers have allowed the 2nd most fantasy points to kickers, so McPherson has a good matchup.

Player Expected Output FGM FGA XPM 2 2 4

Start Will Reichard vs Packers Reichard missed a 57-yard field goal on the first drive of the game. The kicker's miss proved costly as the Vikings lost a four-point game that went down to the wire. Reichard is now 18-for-20 on field-goal attempts and 10-for-10 on PATs through seven regular-season games in 2026. He ranks in the top 4 in fantasy kicker scoring average and his outlook improved with Kirk Cousins back.

Player Expected Output FGM FGA XPM 3 3 1

Rewards...

BRANDON AUBREY vs 49ers
-  Aubrey was able to convert multiple field-goal tries for the third straight game, but he did miss a kick for the second straight week. The kicker had makes from 45 and 28 yards in the contest, but he continued his long-range struggles Sunday, pulling a 50-yard attempt wide left late in the fourth quarter. Aubrey has now gone 17-for-22 on field-goal tries, including 3-for-8 from 50-plus yards, over nine contests to open the 2026 campaign.

BRANDON MCMANUS vs Cardinals
-  McManus' field goals were good from 33 and 20 yards, and he's now made all 13 of his kicks through three games with Los Angeles. With Puka Nacua (knee/toe) and Davante Adams (hamstring) now out for the foreseeable future, this offense figures to struggle to score points, downgrading McManus in the fantasy kicker rankings.

Jake Bates vs Patriots
-  Bates was able to make multiple field goals for the third straight game after having done so just once over the team's first five contests this year. The kicker converted attempts from 28 and 40 yards in the first half before adding makes from 33 and 43 yards after the break. Bates has now gone 16-for-17 on field-goal tries while making all 24 of his PATs over eight games during the 2026 campaign to this point.

Tyler Bass vs Jets
-  He should be a NO BRAIN start this week and every week unless he is on a bye or injured. Bass converted multiple long-range field goals for the Bills after the offense stalled several times due to drops. The kicker succeeded from 56 yards, 22 yards and 51 yards in the contest. Bass has converted all 16 of his field-goal attempts and is 21-for-23 on PATs through seven games this season.

Sit Atlanta Falcons vs Chiefs The Chiefs have allowed the 2nd fewest fantasy points to D/STs.

Player Expected Output Sacks Interceptions Fumble Recoveries 1 0 0

Sit Cleveland Browns vs Texans The Texans have allowed the 2nd fewest fantasy points to D/STs.

Player Expected Output Sacks Interceptions Fumble Recoveries 1 0 0

Sit Pittsburgh Steelers vs Bengals The Steelers have a good fantasy defense, but Burrow and company are really clicking.

Player Expected Output Sacks Interceptions Fumble Recoveries 1 0 0

Risks...

Dallas Cowboys vs 49ers
- The 49ers have allowed the 6th fewest fantasy points to D/STs.

New England Patriots vs Lions
- The Lions have allowed the 4th fewest fantasy points to D/STs.

San Francisco 49ers vs Cowboys
- The Cowboys have allowed the 7th fewest fantasy points to D/STs.

Tennessee Titans vs Jaguars
- The Jags have allowed the fewest fantasy points to D/STs.

Start Baltimore Ravens vs Chargers The Chargers have allowed the most fantasy points to D/STs.

Player Expected Output Sacks Interceptions Fumble Recoveries 4 2 1

Start Houston Texans vs Browns The Browns have allowed the 3rd most fantasy points to D/STs and the Texans defense has been better lately.

Player Expected Output Sacks Interceptions Fumble Recoveries 5 1 1

Start Los Angeles Rams vs Cardinals The Cardinals are seriously injury plagued and Myles Garrett and company should feast this week.

Player Expected Output Sacks Interceptions Fumble Recoveries 5 2 2

Rewards...

Jacksonville Jaguars vs Titans
- The Jags fantasy D/ST is 4th in scoring and added some nice pieces in trades. Their matchup against a struggling Titans offense is juicy!

Kansas City Chiefs vs Falcons
-  The Falcons have allowed the 5th most fantasy points to D/STs.

Miami Dolphins vs Colts
- The Colts have allowed the 2nd most fantasy points to D/STs and just continued their fire sale of their top WRs.

Minnesota Vikings vs Packers
- The Vikings have the #1 fantasy defense and the #1 defense in football. It's hard to sit them even against a hot Packers offense.

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