This is a pivotal week in fantasy football. We have passed the midpoint of the season. If your team has a winning record, then it's time to start making a serious push to eventually wrap up a playoff berth or top playoff seed.
If your team carries a losing record, every game from here on is essential in terms of staying alive for the postseason. With the Bears, Broncos, Eagles and Buccaneers on byes in Week 10, forming an optimal starting lineup may not seem easy. As always, though, we feature the best players to start when faced with tough lineup decisions. The analysis leans to PPR formats.
NFL Week 10: Running Backs To Start
START Ollie Gordon II, Dolphins: Gordon is coming off two quieter fantasy weeks, but he rushed for four consecutive TDs from Weeks 3-5 and 7. He rushed for 88-plus yards in three of those outings and 100-plus in two. The Indianapolis defense ranks 30th in rushing yards allowed per game, and Gordon will have to be a focal point of the offense with Malik Willis out.
START Breece Hall, Jets: The Jets RB situation will continue to be less predictable from fantasy perspectives. Both Hall and Braelon Allen should continue to share touches. Hall did total 87 yards from scrimmage in his return last week.
Buffalo ranks 23rd in Fantasy Points Per Game allowed to RBs. Hall will likely be the preferred pass-catching RB for the Jets if they need to throw often to stay in the game.
START Blake Corum, Rams: Because of major injuries at WR, the Rams will likely lean even more on their RBs in NFL Week 10. Corum has rushed for TDs in three consecutive games and four of the past five.
Even though both teams have been hit hard by offensive injuries, Los Angeles still features an established winning passer and two quality RBs. The Arizona defense should spend a lot of time on the field, and the Rams should churn out enough offense to make Corum a worthy flex play or RB2 streamer.
START Zach Charbonnet, Seahawks: In his second game of the season, Charbonnet impressed Seahawks observers with his promising play. He rushed for 77 yards on 16 carries vs. Arizona, prompting many on the Seahawks beat to praise his performance.
Charbonnet consistently broke tackles and showed off his willingness to toss defenders aside. This week, he faces the Raiders' league-worst run defense. Both Charbonnet and Jadarian Price displayed true fantasy potential for this season. The rookie caught four passes and totaled 78 scrimmage yards.
Consider starting Charbonnet as a flex play or fantasy RB2 plugin this week. He should get a few chances for short-yardage TD runs. Price can be in the mix as a flex streamer.
Week 10 Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Rankings – Running Backs
- Corey Kiner, Patriots: Should take over at the lead ball carrier for the Patriots with Rhamondre Stevenson out.
- Kaleb Johnson, Packers: Had 14 carries last week and rushed for a TD. Appears set for a decent workload with Josh Jacobs out again.
- Zonovan Knight, Cardinals: Sat out last week due to a concussion, but "Bam" may get some frequent carries when he returns.
- Audric Estime, Saints: Looks like New Orleans' lead runner for now. Has rushed for TDs in his last two games played.
- Chris Rodriguez, Jaguars: Has rushed for TDs in two consecutive games and four of his past six. Worth a depth add for injuries and bye weeks.
- Kaelon Black, 49ers
- Emmett Johnson, Chiefs
- Dylan Sampson, Browns
NFL Week 10: Wide Receivers To Start
START Zay Flowers, Ravens: Flowers was shut out in Week 8 and caught three passes for six yards in Week 9. Sometimes, good players log disappointing fantasy performances.
In Week 10, though, recently acquired veteran passer Jacoby Brissett will take over as the Baltimore starter, and should at least raise the passing game back to a level of respectability. The winless Chargers rank 28th in FFPGallowed to WRs, and Flowers can provide a decent statistical output at minimum.
START KC Concepcion Jr., Browns: The rookie is starting to make more statistical noise. Last week, Concepcion caught his first NFL TD pass and finished with 85 receiving yards. In Week 8, he posted his best numbers as a pro in any game, catching eight of 10 targets for 129 yards. Houston allows the second-most FFPG to WRs. Concepcion should post quality totals whether the Browns are sticking close or playing from behind.
START Rashee Rice, Chiefs: In all of his games this season, Rice has scored 9.9 or more points. He finished with 15-plus points in two of his past three games. Rice has yet to crack 90 receiving yards in a game this season. The Falcons, however, rank 20th in FFPG allowed to WRs, so fantasy numbers in the teens can be his floor again.
START DeMario Douglas, Patriots: The Patriots will face the Lions' consistently vulnerable pass defense in Germany. Detroit's passing defense still ranks last in the league despite the Lions allowing a season-low nine points last week vs. Miami. Douglas finished with 75-plus receiving yards in three of his past four games. He has caught four TD passes in his last five games.
Week 10 Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Rankings – Wide Receivers
- Josh Downs, Chiefs: May re-emerge as a quality fantasy option after being traded to Kansas City on Tuesday. Might be available in your league, check the waiver wire.
- Caleb Douglas, Dolphins: An upside play when the matchup is favorable. He is the top fantasy WR to roster from Miami.
- Mack Hollins, Patriots: Caught a TD pass in his return last week. Hollins has been more of fantasycontributor this season than ever before.
- Konata Mumpfield, Rams: With Puka Nacau and Davante Adams out, he needs to step forward but also consider No. 7 on this list.
- Ryan Flournoy, Cowboys: Has registered four double-digit PPR performances in his last five games.
- Tank Dell, Texans: Caught a 63-yard TD pass last week and finished with 105 yards in Week 9. Dell is healthy again and is Houston's best pure downfield playmaker.
- Reggie Virgil, Cardinals: The rookie must be a top WR for the injury-riddled Cardinals now. He displayed a good on-field report with Carson Beck in the preseason.
- CJ Daniels, Rams
- Khalil Shakir, Bills
- Laquon Treadwell, Colts
- Efton Chism III, Patriots
- Pat Bryant, Broncos
- Jordan Watkins, 49ers
- Tutu Atwell, Rams
NFL Week 10: Tight Ends To Start
- Tyler Warren, Colts
- Dalton Kincaid, Bills
- Tyler Higbee, Rams
- Darnell Washington, Steelers
- T.J. Hockenson, Vikings
Miami is always a great fantasy matchup for opposing TEs, and Warren must be the No. 1 pass-catcher for the Colts after Josh Downs and Keenan Allen were traded. Kincaid faces the Jets, who rank 20th in FFPG allowed to TEs. He was targeted six-plus times in two of the past three games.
Arizona ranks 25th in FFPG allowed to TEs, so it's a good matchup for Higbee. Cincinnati ranks 24th and Washington has become a trusted target for Aaron Rodgers in key situations. Cousins and Hockenson played 18 games together already as Vikings teammates in the past. The Minnesota TE will be an important pass-catcher in a major NFC North matchup vs. Green Bay.
Week 10 Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Rankings – Tight Ends
- Tyler Higbee, Rams
- Darren Waller, Panthers
- Chig Okonkwo, Commanders
- AJ Barner, Seahawks
- Tommy Tremble, Panthers
Higbee must contribute more because of the WR injuries. Waller has caught TD passes in two of his past three games and Tremble is occasionally useful as a deeper play. The “Barnyard” can always translate to six fantasy points while giving Barner a shot at a decent fantasy outing.
NFL Week 10: Quarterbacks To Start
- Jared Goff, Lions
- Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs
- Bryce Young, Panthers
- Geno Smith, Jets
Goff is a top 6 fantasy QB against the Patriots, who rank 25th in passing defense. Mahomes is no longer a must-start fantasy QB, but he is a top 10 starter this week vs. Atlanta. New Orleans ranks 28th in passing defense, and Young is coming off a three-TD performance. Smith is worth deeper consideration against Buffalo's 29th-ranked pass defense.
Week 10 Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Rankings – Quarterbacks
- Kirk Cousins, Vikings: He returns to Minnesota after performing as a top 5 fantasy QB with the Raiders. Cousins is in a better offensive spot now, and he may still be a free agent in some leagues.
- Aaron Rodgers, Steelers: Unpredictable but still can toss two to three TD passes in any games.
- Fernando Mendoza, Raiders: Might be available in a few superflex leagues, where two QBs can be started. Mendoza is worth an add in deeper single-QB leagues to see if he eventually performs respectably.
- Drew Lock, Seahawks: He can be an adequate Week 10 streamer against the Raiders' 26th-ranked pass defense.
- Carson Beck (Superflex leagues): Likely available in some superflex leagues. Beck was expected to start at some point this year and showed some promise during the preseason.
Week 10 Fantasy Football Defenses To Stream: Chiefs (vs. Falcons), Ravens (vs. Chargers), Bengals (vs. Steelers), Colts (vs. Miami).
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Seahawks wide receiver Cooper Kupp (10)
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