What You Need To Know From Week 10

Our Sigmund Bloom covers each team's most important fantasy takeaways from each game.

Sigmund Bloom's What You Need To Know From Week 10 Sigmund Bloom Published 11/12/2024

 

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CIN @ BAL

  • Joe Burrow and Ja'Marr Chase were both week winners against Baltimore for the second time this year. Continue to target the Ravens pass defense when you set your lineup.
  • Mike Gesicki shared tight end targets with Tanner Hudson, who outproduced him. If Tee Higgins is back for Week 11 against the Chargers, don’t look to the Bengals for your tight end play.
  • The addition of Khalil Herbert didn’t dent Chase Brown’s workload. Brown is still on the league-winner track.
  • Rashod Bateman was a chain-moving possession receiver for the first time this season. He has multiple paths to value now and should be rostered in all leagues. He’s a WR3/Flex play against Pittsburgh.
  • Tylan Wallace got more snaps than Diontae Johnson and scored an 84-yard touchdown and two other balls to total 115 yards on the night. Johnson isn’t worth carrying in redraft leagues.

NYG v CAR - Germany

  • Daniel Jones was terrible, even against a terrible defense. He could be benched coming out of the upcoming bye. Drew Lock should be added in 2QB/Superflex. This could be a good move for Malik Nabers value.
  • Bryce Young is being used mostly as a game manager, making the Panthers passing game a barren source of potential fantasy plays.
  • Chuba Hubbard looked as good as ever after getting a big contract during the week. He suffered a knee injury but played through it. He’s clearly the starter, even when Jonathon Brooks is active after the upcoming bye.

NE @ CHI

  • The Patriots offense was quiet because their defense dominated the Bears, and Drake Maye didn’t need to be aggressive. Maye should still be rostered in typical leagues with matchups that will ask him to pass and scramble more coming up.
  • Kayshon Boutte was the only true full-time receiver for Maye. He should be on PPR rosters if bench size allows. Demario Douglas still outproduced Boutte even though he wasn’t even on the field half of the snaps, so he’s also worth rostering in PPR leagues, with a higher snap count coming when the Patriots offense has to open up.
  • The Bears offense was so bad that offensive coordinator Shane Waldron got fired. Things could improve, but probably not dramatically, as not all of the blame for the Bears' offensive woes belongs at his feet. All of your Bears receivers should be on the bench against the Packers.

SF @ TB

  • Brock Purdy made five different players solid plays. We’ll keep targeting Tampa’s pass defense when we set our lineups, although the only good quarterback left on their schedule is Justin Herbert in Week 15. Purdy is a solid QB1 against Seattle this week.
  • Jauan Jennings was the most targeted receiver, and Ricky Pearsall had the long touchdown. Jennings is a WR2/WR3, and Pearsall is a flex against the Seahawks.
  • Christian McCaffrey was back and in his usual huge role. Jordan Mason got the same snaps as Isaac Guerendo and might not even be the clear injury upside backup. Mason isn’t an essential hold.
  • Baker Mayfield didn’t make any big mistakes and put up a ton of fight, keeping his team in it until the end. He’ll still be a viable fantasy QB1 after the bye as long as Mike Evans returns from his hamstring injury.
  • Bucky Irving and Rachaad White were both low-end RB1 plays in PPR leagues and should remain weekly flex plays at worst after the bye.
  • Cade Otton was more pedestrian in this one and his ceiling should be a lot lower after the bye if Evans is back on the field.
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DEN @ KC

  • Bo Nix was actually good as a passer against a tough defense. He has arrived as a low-end QB1 for fantasy going into the matchup with Atlanta.
  • Audric Estime took over the running game. His upside is still limited, but Javonte Williams can be dropped, while Estime can be added across formats.
  • Courtland Sutton has Nix’s attention and now has three straight games with at least nine targets, six catches, and 70 yards. 
  • DeAndre Hopkins and Patrick Mahomes II came back to earth against a good defense. Week 9 was a temporary spike in production induced by Tampa's defense.
  • Kareem Hunt didn’t score, but he still racked up enough catches and yards to be a good play in PPR leagues. Isiah Pacheco was designed to return from injured reserve, so Hunt’s value window is closing.
  • Travis Kelce had at least 12 targets for the third straight game. If you want to sell him in a dynasty league, it’s now or never.

BUF @ IND

  • Josh Allen had a slow start as a passer and didn’t create a lot of fantasy value in the passing game. He was still a productive runner and scored, so he was a solid play nonetheless.
  • Dalton Kincaid left with a knee injury and returned with a brace, but he didn’t look the same. He’s uncertain for Week 11. Dawson Knox is a viable streamer if Kincaid is out.
  • Joe Flacco threw a pick-six to open the game. The Colts are sticking with him for Week 11, but if he doesn’t improve, we could see Anthony Richardson again. Richardson should be stashed if benches are long enough to fit a luxury pickup like him.
  • Adonai Mitchell was good in place of Michael Pittman Jr and should be a WR3/Flex if Pittman is out again in Week 11.
  • Alec Pierce scored in garbage time and is a viable what-the-heck flex for Week 11.

PIT @ WAS

  • Russell Wilson hit on some high-value shots downfield, including a game-winner to Mike Williams from 32 yards out on third and 9. Wilson is a viable streamer against the Ravens this week.
  • Najee Harris got his usual workload and scored, but he also suffered an ankle injury and was held in check by the Commanders. Jaylen Warren’s speculative value continues to grow.
  • Jayden Daniels met his match with the Steelers' pressure, but his down fantasy day was more because all three Commanders' scores came via running back on the ground. Daniels is still an elite QB1 going forward.
  • Austin Ekeler scored twice and was effective as a short-yardage runner. He could have closer to a 50-50 split with Brian Robinson Jr. when Robinson returns from a hamstring injury, which probably won’t be Week 11 since the Commanders are playing the Eagles on Thursday.

MIN @ JAX

  • Sam Darnold was jittery. He threw three picks, including two in the red zone. The Vikings didn’t score a touchdown but won because Mac Jones was even worse than Darnold. Darnold is in a slump and not worth a start against the Titans or until he comes out of this funk.
  • Aaron Jones left with a chest injury but returned to the game. Cam Akers is the backup and should be on a roster in every league.
  • Justin Jefferson was quiet, and for the first time this year, it felt like Darnold could actually hurt his value. 
  • T.J. Hockenson led the team in catches and receiving yards. He should be back in lineups, but his numbers are somewhat indicative of Darnold not being successful in pushing the ball downfield.
  • Mac Jones was horrendous, and it’s possible that the team turns to C.J. Beathard, who has more experience in the offense. No matter who plays quarterback against the Lions, the only Jaguars passing game target you can play is Evan Engram.
  • Tank Bigsby left with an ankle injury. Travis Etienne Jr. is back to being the lead back if Bigsby is out for Week 11, but the matchup and surrounding offense are both terrible, so Etienne is a what-the-heck flex at best.

ATL @ NO

  • Kirk Cousins was able to move the offense, but only Bijan Robinson finished drives with touchdowns. Cousins is only a QB1 in good matchups, and Week 11 at Denver isn’t one.
  • Darnell Mooney and Drake London are closer to 1 and 1A than 1 and 2 in the pecking order. Both are every-week plays, along with Kyle Pitts.
  • Marquez Valdes-Scantling got free deep twice and also scored from short range. He’s a deep league pickup after Derek Carr established a good long-ball connection with Rashid Shaheed earlier in the season.
  • Taysom Hill was stopped on a fourth down deep in Falcons territory and didn’t play a huge role in the passing game, but he’s still an upside tight end streamer play against the Browns in Week 11.

TEN @ LAC

  • Will Levis didn’t make any huge mistakes, but he was sacked seven times. He’ll start against the Vikings and probably for the rest of the season if he can stay healthy.
  • Tyjae Spears had a big enough role to render Tony Pollard a mere flex play going forward.
  • Calvin Ridley scored twice, and one wasn’t in garbage time. He’s a WR3/Flex play going forward, showing he can have value with both Titans quarterbacks.
  • Justin Herbert is playing well and also looks like a dangerous runner when he breaks the pocket. He’ll be a QB1 going forward.
  • Gus Edwards was powerful and had a good burst in his return from injured reserve. Kimani Vidal was inactive. Edwards should be added in typical leagues.
  • The Chargers cruised to victory, so there wasn’t a good passing game play, but all of three of their receivers are WR3/Flex options against the Bengals in Week 11.
  • Will Dissly consistently produces with Herbert, and he’s a viable waiver wire bye week coverage play in place of Trey McBride.

NYJ @ ARI

  • Aaron Rodgers and the Jets offense fell apart against the Cardinals. You have to keep playing Garrett Wilson, Davante Adams, and Breece Hall, but the ceiling/floor variance is severe. The matchup with the Colts should be better for fantasy. The Cardinals' no-name defense is turning into a buzzsaw as they go into their bye.
  • Kyler Murray had his best game of the year. Murray, Trey McBride, and Marvin Harrison Jr. could be in for big second halves.
  • James Conner was outstanding again, but Trey Benson looks like the game is slowing down for him. He’s an essential bench stash and could even have matchup flex value after the bye.

PHI @ DAL

  • Dallas Goedert scored but also suffered an ankle injury. Watch his practice status this week with a short rest before a Thursday game with Washington.
  • DeVonta Smith had a quiet game and has been on the injury report with a hamstring issue. He’s only a WR3/Flex against the Commanders, and we’ll be watching his practice report status.
  • Cooper Rush was terrible, and Trey Lance wasn’t any better. You have to keep playing CeeDee Lamb, but the ceiling is very low. Rico Dowdle is a what-the-heck flex. Jake Ferguson is only tight end depth now for fantasy and not an essential hold.

DET @ HOU

  • Jared Goff threw five interceptions and wilted under pressure at times like we have seen in the past. He’s still a borderline QB1 play against a resurgent Jaguars defense.
  • Sam LaPorta scored and was a dangerous downfield target but suffered a shoulder injury. He’s uncertain for Week 11.
  • C.J. Stroud was ineffective in the second half and ended up being a fantasy dud. He’ll likely get Nico Collins back in Week 11 for a good matchup against Dallas and could still have value going forward.
  • The Lions contained Joe Mixon better than any run defense has so far this year. They are a run defense to avoid going forward.
  • John Metchie III made some plays in the two-minute drill and could have some value if Collins or Dell miss time. He’s a deep-league pickup.

MIA @ LAR

  • Tyreek Hill revealed that he’s playing with a torn ligament in his wrist. It looks like he will only be a WR3/Flex level play going forward.
  • No one in the Dolphins passing game helped fantasy teams as the Dolphins were conservative while playing with the lead all night. The outlook could be the same against the Raiders next week.
  • Raheem Mostert didn’t get a carry, and Jaylen Wright actually had more snaps than Mostert. Both would be flex plays if De'Von Achane goes down, but this is clearly Achane’s backfield.
  • Matthew Stafford couldn’t lead the Rams to an offensive touchdown despite having all of his top receivers and two starting offensive linemen back. He and the Rams offense is tough to project week to week, but we should have some respect for the Dolphins defense going forward too.

 

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