Fantasy Football News
Baker Mayfield Gets Another Tough Challenge
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (toe) is good to go ahead of the Week 10 matchup against the San Francisco 49ers. Mayfield missed the first two days of practice this week, but has now been removed from the injury report. The expectation is that Mayfield's performance would take a significant hit without his two top wide receivers. Instead, Mayfield has thrown five touchdowns with over 500 passing yards in those two contests. The 49ers secondary is no easy challenge, but Mayfield is not someone to bet against this season. Fantasy managers can continue plugging him in as a QB1 until he gives us reason not to.
20 hours ago
C.J. Mosley Not Suiting Up In Week 10
New York Jets linebacker C.J. Mosley (neck) has been ruled inactive for Week 10's outing against the Arizona Cardinals. Mosley has been working through a neck ailment that's kept him out of the lineup since New York fell 37-15 to the Pittsburgh Steelers back in Week 7. It's of little surprise that he'll miss another game after stringing together three DNPs leading up to this Sunday. With fellow linebacker Chazz Surratt (heel) deemed questionable for the contest after a week of limited sessions, teammate Sam Eguavoen figures to handle most of the duties for the team. He recorded three tackles on 20 snaps in last weekend's win over the Houston Texans.
21 hours ago
Jake Elliott A Boom-Or-Bust Streamer In Week 10
Philadelphia Eagles kicker Jake Elliott will face off against the Dallas Cowboys in Week 10. The 29-year-old had a rough outing last week, missing one of two field goal attempts and only needing to convert one extra point with head coach Nick Sirianni constantly going for two. The aggressive nature of the Eagles' offense is a double-edged sword for Elliott, making him incredibly inconsistent for fantasy managers. Dallas is struggling on defense at the moment and could be allowing even more points to Philadelphia now that they are at full strength. The veteran kicker is a streamer because of the matchup, but he is boom or bust.
21 hours ago
Tyler Conklin Deemed Questionable Vs. Cardinals
New York Jets tight end Tyler Conklin (ankle) is officially questionable for his team's road matchup against the Arizona Cardinals this Sunday. The 29-year-old popped up on Friday's practice report with an ankle issue but could still log a full session. The practice participation is encouraging, but a late-week add to the report is mildly concerning regarding his status for Sunday. Conklin had some nice production earlier in the season but has been mostly an afterthought with the team's addition of star wideout Davante Adams to the offense. If the seventh-year veteran can't suit up, teammate Jeremy Ruckert projects to slot into the lead TE spot, with Kenny Yeboah rotating in to give him a breather. If he can, he'd be tough to trust as a viable option -- sitting at RotoBaller's PPR TE22 for this weekend's slate of games.
21 hours ago
Sam LaPorta’s Production May Be Limited In Difficult Week 10 Matchup
Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta heads into Week 10 with a challenging matchup against a Houston Texans defense that has been particularly tough on tight ends. While LaPorta's route share and target involvement have increased recently possibly due to Jameson Williams' suspension (PED violation) this isn't the ideal week for a breakout. Houston's defense has allowed the fewest fantasy points, yards per reception, and total receiving yards per game to tight ends, and they're second-lowest in yards per pass attempt. After a strong rookie season, LaPorta's production has tapered off in 2024, with fewer catches, yards, and touchdowns on pace compared to last year. He has exceeded 50 receiving yards only twice this season and has topped two receptions in just three of eight games. With all said, LaPorta profiles as a lower-end TE option in Week 10.
21 hours ago
Jahan Dotson Better Left Out Of Starting Lineups Sunday
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Jahan Dotson will face off against the Dallas Cowboys in Week 10. The 24-year-old saw a few more snaps than usual last week after A.J. Brown went out with a knee injury, but only managed to have one target, which he caught for a 36-yard gain. Brown and DeVonta Smith managed injuries in practice this week, but both were a full go on Friday and were left off of the final injury report. The matchup should not scare you, but Dallas is middle of the pack against opposing wide receivers in fantasy points allowed and Dotson is not seeing enough target involvement to warrant starting. His role could increase if Brown or Smith miss time, but unless that happens, Dotson is better left on benches in all formats.
21 hours ago
Najee Harris Set Up For Success In Week 10
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris was the fantasy RB7 from Weeks 6-8 and will return from a bye to face the Washington Commanders in Week 10. The Commanders have been a middle-of-the-pack matchup for fantasy backs this season, but their strongest aspect has been limiting production in the passing game. Washington surrenders the most yards per carry to running backs in the NFL. While Harris occasionally contributes through the air, the vast majority of his work comes on the ground. He'll have plenty of opportunities on Sunday as the Steelers run the ball at the second-highest rate in the league. Harris should be started in most formats and projects as a solid RB2 on Sunday.
21 hours ago
Saquon Barkley Has Advantageous Matchup Against Cowboys
Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley will face off against the division-rival Dallas Cowboys in Week 10. The 27-year-old has dealt with some back soreness this past week and has been given some rest during practice, but he is not on the final injury report and is a full go for Sunday. The matchup can not get much better. Dallas is missing pieces on both sides of the ball and is currently allowing the third-most fantasy points per game to running backs. After gaining nearly 200 total yards last week against Jacksonville, Barkley is in line for another strong performance against a struggling Cowboys defense.
21 hours ago
Amon-Ra St. Brown’s Scoring Streak And Reliability Shine Ahead Of Week 10 Matchup
Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown will have to earn his output in Week 10 against a Houston Texans defense that has been generally strong this season. St. Brown continued his efficiency last week, catching all seven targets for 56 yards and a touchdown, marking his sixth consecutive game with a score. As one of the steadiest WRs in the league, he ranks as a Top-12 fantasy option at receiver this season across scoring formats. Though his volume may be slightly lower than some top WRs, his reliability and scoring streak make him a must-start WR1 in Week 10.
21 hours ago
Jalen Hurts Ready To Roll Against Dallas
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts will take on the Dallas Cowboys in Week 10. There was some concern that the 26-year-old was dealing with a surprise ankle injury after head coach Nick Sirianni let it slip that his missed practice on Wednesday was more than rest, but Hurts was left off of the final injury report and is a full go for Sunday's divisional matchup against the Cowboys. A.J. Brown (knee) and DeVonta Smith (hamstring) were a concern heading into the weekend, but both were full participants Friday and carry no injury designation. Dallas is reeling at the moment, with multiple injuries on offense and defense. Their defense could be getting Micah Parsons (ankle) back, but the team allows the fifth-most fantasy points per game to quarterbacks. With all his weapons at full health, Hurts is a smash start in Week 10.
21 hours ago
Jahmyr Gibbs Brings Efficiency And Big-Play Potential To Week 10 Battle With Houston
Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs remains a strong fantasy option heading into Week 10, despite a challenging matchup against the Houston Texans' top-five run defense. Though his volume is considerably less than most RB1s, Gibbs has been one of the league's most efficient backs all year long. Though he shares the backfield with David Montgomery, Gibbs' explosive play style has led to consistent scoring, including five games with a touchdown and two multi-touchdown performances. The Texans allow an average of just 14 fantasy points per week to running backs, but the Lions will look to establish their dual-front offensive attack as early as possible. Fantasy managers should have no problem leaning on Gibbs' big-play potential as an RB1 until proven otherwise.
21 hours ago
Courtland Sutton Looking To Keep 100-Yard Streak Alive
Although he hasn't found the end zone as a pass-catcher, Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton has had his best two games of the season in the last two weeks, combining for 15 catches (21 targets) for 222 yards while also throwing a touchdown pass to quarterback Bo Nix on a trick play last week. He's seen double-digit targets the last two weeks for the first time since Week 3 and only the fourth time in 2024. The 29-year-old ranks 11th among all wideouts with 68 targets but is tied for 19th with 36 receptions and averages 10 half-PPR fantasy points per game -- tied with Nick Westbrook-Ikhine for 36th. It might be difficult for Sutton to extend his streak of 100-yard games to three in Week 10 against the division-rival Kansas City Chiefs, a team allowing the eighth-fewest fantasy points per game to receivers. Sutton should be considered a WR3/flex in fantasy this Sunday on the road.
21 hours ago
David Montgomery Faces Tough Week 10 Test, Remains TD-Dependent RB2
Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery faces a challenging matchup in Week 10 against a stingy Houston Texans run defense. Montgomery, a Top-15 back in fantasy points per game, has been reliable finding the endzone in six of eight games, ranking sixth in both red zone touches and total touchdowns. He's averaging 15.9 touches and 81.1 total yards per game, and he ranks 13th among qualifying backs in missed tackles forced per attempt. Houston's defense has been tough on running backs, allowing just under 115 rushing yards per game. They also rank fifth in lowest rushing success rate and third in fewest missed tackles. If Detroit can establish their ground game early, they'll likely lean heavily on their backfield as they have much of this season. He remains a touchdown-dependent RB2 in this matchup.
21 hours ago
Russell Wilson Looks To Keep Rolling Against Washington
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson is 2-0 with four total touchdowns and no interceptions as a starter this season. He'll face what could be his toughest challenge yet in keeping up with the Washington Commanders in Week 10. The Commanders are among the highest-scoring offenses in the league while limiting opposing teams to the fifth-fewest passing yards per contest. Still, Washington has given up a fair amount of passing touchdowns, so Wilson could certainly find success on Sunday. Pittsburgh added veteran wide receiver Mike Williams ahead of the NFL trade deadline to give Wilson another weapon and hopefully improve the team's aerial attack. Although the 35-year-old shouldn't be trusted in single-quarterback formats, Wilson projects as a fine QB2 option in superflex leagues this week.
21 hours ago
Avoid Jaleel McLaughlin Against The Chiefs
Denver Broncos running back Jaleel McLaughlin's fantasy stock is down heading into a tough Week 10 divisional matchup on the road against the undefeated Kansas City Chiefs. McLaughlin hasn't really been a realistic starting option for fantasy managers all year, but he's especially off the radar going up against a Chiefs defense that has allowed the fewest half-PPR points to RBs in nine games. He had just eight touches for 20 yards in the Week 9 loss to the Baltimore Ravens and saw rookie Audric Estime handle just as many carries while being more productive. Head coach Sean Payton said he wants to get Estime more involved moving forward, which is most likely going to come at the expense of McLaughlin. The second-year back has taken a step back in 2024 and is averaging just 5.7 half-PPR points this year, which ranks him 50th among all RBs in the league.
21 hours ago
Javonte Williams A Touchdown-Dependent RB3/Flex In Week 10
Denver Broncos running back Javonte Williams will be facing a Kansas City Chiefs defense in Week 10 that has allowed the fewest PPR points per game to the running back position through nine weeks of the 2024 season. That won't give fantasy managers much confidence in Williams, who has produced double-digit half-PPR points just twice in nine games this year, with one of those games being his two-touchdown breakout in Week 7 against the New Orleans Saints. Williams hasn't scored in any other game and will need to be much more efficient than he's been this year to return any kind of value in Week 10. The only good news is that Williams has seen at least 17 touches in four of the last six games as Denver's clear lead back. The 24-year-old enters Week 10 as a low-upside RB3/flex and has averaged 9.6 half-PPR points this year, which ranks 32nd among RBs.
21 hours ago
Josh Downs To Get Plenty Of Looks As WR2 In Week 10
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Josh Downs has been one of the lone bright spots on offense regardless of who has been under center for Indy, accruing nine or more targets in five of the seven games he's played and nabbing six or more receptions in four of them. One of those instances came just last week when he hauled in six of nine targets for 60 yards from Joe Flacco, who will once again be quarterbacking his squad in Week 10. While their opponent, the Buffalo Bills, has been good against the pass by allowing the sixth-fewest points to WRs, the Colts will be without Michael Pittman Jr. on Sunday, so Downs should be the unquestioned No.1 receiver. With a 6.58 aDOT, Downs' receptions will likely be of the short variety, but he does offer solid YAC (yards after catch) ability, and as four-point underdogs on their own turf, the Colts could be playing catch-up all game, so Downs should be dependably involved. As such, the 23-year-old is a solid WR2 this week.
21 hours ago
Bo Nix Looking To Bounce Back Against Undefeated Chiefs
Denver Broncos rookie quarterback Bo Nix threw for a season-high 284 yards and three touchdowns in the Week 8 win over the Carolina Panthers before coming back down to Earth in the Week 9 blowout loss on the road to the Baltimore Ravens, when he threw for 223 yards, no touchdowns and his first interception since Week 6. While Nix has looked much better in recent weeks than he did at the start of his rookie campaign, things won't get any easier in Week 10 on the road against the undefeated and division-rival Kansas City Chiefs. KC's defense has allowed just over 200 passing yards per game in nine games in 2024 and have been middle of the pack in terms of fantasy points allowed to opposing QBs. Nix actually checks in as the QB11 in overall fantasy points entering Week 10, but he should be considered more of a low-end QB2 on the road against the reigning Super Bowl champions.
22 hours ago
Jared Goff Offers High-End QB2 Upside In Week 10 Matchup Against Texans
Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff enters Week 10 against the Houston Texans offering reliable but modest upside as a fantasy play. Goff ranks second among qualifying quarterbacks in yards per attempt and seventh in fantasy points per dropback, showcasing solid efficiency throughout the season. However, Houston's pass defense has been tough at times over the last few weeks, which could encourage Detroit to lean even more on their run game. That said, the Texans have struggled with pass touchdowns, ranking 32nd in pass touchdown rate allowed and giving up the 10th-most fantasy points per game to quarterbacks. With Jameson Williams back from suspension (PED violation), Goff has a versatile set of playmakers to leverage, keeping him in the low-end QB1/QB2 mix this week especially helpful with four teams on bye.
22 hours ago
Kyle Pitts Practices In Full On Friday, Will Be Volatile TE1 In Week 10
After being a limited participant in practice on Wednesday and Thursday, Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts (hamstring) was a full participant on Friday and is expected to play this weekend against the Saints. The 24-year-old seemed to hit his stride in Weeks 5 through 8, averaging five catches and 79 yards per game over that stretch but was limited to just one catch on one target for 11 yards in Week 9 against the Cowboys. Week 10 brings a rematch with New Orleans, the same team that held him without a catch back in Week 4, however, they are missing some key pieces on defense this time and are losers of seven straight, with the Falcons 3.5-point favorites in this one. The Saints have been generally good against tight ends though, having allowed the 15th-fewest fantasy points to the position, so even though Atlanta throws the ball on almost 56% of its plays, Pitts projects to continue as a volatile TE1 in this matchup.
22 hours ago
Baker Mayfield
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