Fantasy Football Week 10 Lineup Advice

With a handful of weeks left in the fantasy season, finding those key starts to provide victories has become that much more important to lift your squad. Some great matchups sit ripe for the taking this week as we examine the potential for the best output. Aside from the obvious starters, we believe we have found a slew of players that will show out in week 10. Subsequently, there are a few players with big names that we feel could bust this week hence our recommendations to keep them on your bench. Crunch time is upon us, so mistakes can’t be had this week. Let’s get it, good luck….    

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START - GET THEM IN YOUR LINEUP

Quarterbacks:

Philip Rivers (LAC)

Coming off a fairly decisive win last week in Seattle, Philip Rivers and the Chargers continue to roll showing they are indeed worth the price of admission. Having a juicy matchup against the Oakland Raiders who give up the 6^th most to fantasy quarterbacks and have all but packed it in for the season, starting Rivers should look extremely plentiful after the game concludes.    

Baker Mayfield (CLE)

While Baker and the Browns keep finding themselves on the wrong side each and every week dropping contests that could be victories, this week verse the Falcons could bring good fortune. Atlanta gives up the 3^rd most to players at the position and normally struggle on the road. If Baker wanted to prove he was indeed the best quarterback to come out of this draft, a win here would do wonders. Mayfield hasn’t been able to over produce so far this year but could have a very solid day at home. For bye-week fillers, Baker is a solid option.

Eli Manning (NYG)

Even though Eli Manning looks to be riding into the sunset of a solid career showing a great drop off in ability, coming off the bye-week against the 49ers who struggle on defense should bring at least one more great performance. Closing out week 10 on Monday Night Football, Eli and the Giants should have a sound game plan for Barkley to dominate the offensive snaps leaving Manning to find his talented receiving core off the play action. 20+ points from Eli should be the floor in this contest.   

Running Backs:

Mark Ingram (NO)

Our recommendation to start Ingram last week fell by the wayside, but in our defense, he was used on the goal line exactly like we predicted, simply the outcome didn’t transpire. This week going up against the Bengals who really struggle to stop the run, Ingram and Kamara should again dominate the offensive production. With recent news that newly signed receiver Dez Bryant has been lost for the season, and the Saints dealing with injures at the position, we fully expect a heavy dose of running from New Orleans on the road. Ingram will have a good bounce back performance.   

Leonard Fournette (JAX)

HE’s BACK! Much like most who gave up a top draft selection to secure his services, we are excited to see Leonard Fournette back on the field where he belongs. Reviewing the injury report and noticing that Leonard has been completely removed, we are very encouraged with the prospects. The Jags are coming off the bye and looking to re-assimilate their run attack to assist the pass game while keeping the defense fresh on the sidelines. There is a bust factor to starting Fournette this week as rust could be on his tires, but we have had him in the shed for far too long, we are starting him and not looking back.   

Duke Johnson (CLE)

With the coaching change over in Cleveland, last week saw intelligent play calling to deliver the ball to one of the better playmakers they possess on the roster. Duke Johnson is a matchup nightmare for most clubs coming out of the back field and has a glorious matchup this week against the Falcons. Duke should again be used in bunches collecting massive PPR points once again. Trading Carlos Hyde a few weeks ago gave the impression that Cleveland would use the talented back more frequently, and he should be a top producer yet again this week.  

Tarik Cohen (CHI)

While last week against the Bills, Tarik Cohen took a giant back seat to production to his teammate Jordan Howard, but this week has the makings to see him back in the game plan. The Detroit Lions struggle supremely in defending running backs leaving the door wide open to seeing Cohen generate massive points. His previous four weeks (aside from last week) Tarik has produced a whopping 82.14 fantasy points for the Bears and will be highlighted once again this week. Game plan specific approaches from coach Nagy will provide touches to his speedy back.   

Wide Receivers:

Sterling Shepard (NYG)

As the 49ers struggle to stop most anyone on defense this season, while guarding the top players normally pull target share to secondary receivers leaving Shepard a primary benefactor this week to produce. Sterling has seen his share of ups and downs this season, but when he has been featured in the offense, he has garnered very good production. Odell Beckham should draw double teams for most of the night making Shepard possess great potential for your club.

Tyrell Williams (LAC)

Basically, for the rest of the season, anyone going up against the Oakland Raiders should be given consideration to start, and this week we could see Williams find the endzone once again. Tyrell has been the homerun threat all season in this offense seeing 4 to 5 deep shots come his way in hopes to spread out opposing defenses. The one concern with promoting Tyrell is the lack of usage to production he could generate. Limited target share is never a positive, but we feel Williams could burn the Raiders more than once this week. High confidence for this start in our books.    

Tyler Boyd (CIN)

With their star AJ Green on the shelf for the next couple weeks, Tyler Boyd instantly becomes the target hog in this offense in Green’s absence. Offering up a must start to Boyd does come with concern as we have reservations on if he can consistently beat top coverage corners to make that difference. His supporting cast may find greater production if Tyler struggles to get open. With that said, Boyd has a prime opportunity to create chunk plays against the Saints who give up the most to players at the receiver position. Playing from behind could also garner garbage time production. Boyd should have a very sound day.

Marvin Jones (DET)

While some believe that Kenny Golladay will see the most uptick in production without Golden Tate on the roster, we certainly question that resolve. Golladay will continue to see days of struggle going up against the top defensive backs in the league as he learns to break free. Marvin Jones on the other hand will continue to see lesser coverage come to his side leaving greater opportunity to create plays. The Bears are a group that give up middle of the pack numbers to opposing receivers which should allow Jones to find room more than once. Marvin will continue to beat out Kenny for production, at least this week.  

Tight-Ends:

OJ Howard (TB)

When we at ADF selected OJ Howard in our fantasy draft back this summer, we had high hopes that he would in fact become the top tight-end on this offense. Fortunately for us, Howard has been trusted with the top role every week and hasn’t disappointed with very sound numbers. Howard and the Bucs will be tested this week against the Redskins who have improved on defense minus the egg they dropped last week on the Falcons. Howard could be a big contributor as Washington will do their best to lockdown the receivers Tampa employs. Howard should find the endzone once again this week.    

SIT - LEAVE THEM ON THE BENCH

Quarterbacks:

Matt Ryan (ATL)

Normally the trend for Matt Ryan and the Falcons on the road would suggest great failure to which they bucked that notion last week. Facing off against the Browns who have played great defensively for most contests this season, we find it difficult to believe that Ryan will again find that magic from last week once again on the road. Atlanta should find their run attack to be the largest producer in this one while Matty-Ice plays conservative trying not to turn the ball over. Our past experience with Ryan out of the dome gives us great fear and lack of trust to start this week.   

Andrew Luck (IND)

Andrew Luck and the Colts have performed admirably these last numbers of weeks offensively but that should come to and end against the rested Jaguars. While Jacksonville hasn’t been able to replicate their dominance on defense like we witnessed last season, this is the do-or-die week that we’ll stand behind them to make a difference. Luck has enjoyed better protection from his offensive line which will be tested this week. With the season on the line in a massive divisional matchup, Luck could have decent numbers, but we’ll stick with the projections of not starting.    

Running Backs:

Kerryon Johnson (DET)

The Chicago Bears have been very sound on defense this season and the Lions look to be regressing each week, forcing us to have no choice but to bench the impressive rookie for this week’s contest. The Bears give up the fewest points to fantasy runners and with an offensive line that struggles to keep Stafford off the turf, the run game will too struggle to gain traction in this one. There are far better matchups at running back to trust over Johnson, sit him this week.  

Corey Clement (PHI)

The Eagles have proven that they can’t sustain a run attack with the backs they currently have on their roster and that will continue this week against the Cowboys. Clement will continue to see sharing of carries with Josh Adams which will limit his overall production. Clement always has an upside of PPR points in this offense, but that too could see a down-tick with Golden Tate now on the roster. Boom-or-bust will be Clements outlook moving forward and we don’t like his perspectives this week.  

Isaiah Crowell (NYJ)

The New York Jets prepare to face off against the Bills who have played fairly decent verse opponents that mirror talent of themselves. Even in great matchups, Crowell has proven to be unreliable to trust in a starting role. Buffalo’s defense has fallen victim to an offense that can’t sustain any drives leaving them gassed by the third quarter. Crowell could happen to break a couple runs this week, but the overall thought that Isaiah would be a top earner isn’t something we can endorse.

  

Wide Receivers:

Taylor Gabriel (CHI)

The Bears have been solid these last few weeks and could again find their way to producing solid numbers, but Taylor Gabriel could find a backseat to generating anything of great value. Allen Robinson is once again questionable to play in this one leaving the outlook for Gabriel lower seeing more coverage come his way. Taylor is a homerun hitter in his own right but has been limited these last three weeks. Don’t like the potential of this play against the Lions stout pass defense.   

Nelson Agholor (PHI)

The forgotten man in this Eagles offense has been Nelson Agholor and that should become worse now that Golden Tate is on the team. Essentially playing the same slot position, Tate will get first crack at passes from Carson Wentz making Nelson a gimmick player moving forward. It will become impossible to trust anything from Agholor.

Tyler Lockett (SEA)

While the Hawks Tyler Lockett has been something of a revelation this season, this week will prove to be a difficult challenge going up against the Rams that look to improve on the defensive side of the ball. Seattle has been more productive when they establish the run game providing those deep shots to Lockett. The Rams will undoubtedly try and correct their inefficiencies this week as a tune up before they face the Chiefs next Monday Night. Lockett could get free in this one, but the risk is far to great.   

Tight-Ends:

Eric Ebron (IND)

Now that Jack Doyle is back and taking his place as the top tight-end on the Colts offense, Eric Ebron will now be regulated to a supportive role having his biggest opportunity in the redzone. Its not hard to suggest a touchdown could be on the docket each week for Ebron, but we are banking hard that the Jags will come out strong in this contest. Ebron will disappoint this week.  

POTENTIAL BIG DAY – ALL ABOUT THE RISK/REWARD

Quarterbacks

Andy Dalton (CIN)

Going up against the Saints high-powered offense should keep the Bengals Andy Dalton throwing in hopes to keep up score for score. While we don’t believe the Bengals will be able to compete for long stretches in this contest, Andy could find himself a great benefactor to fantasy production.  

Alex Smith (WAS)

The Skins took one on the chin last week to the Falcons but have potential to put up good numbers against the Buccaneers who give up the most to fantasy quarterbacks. Smith hasn’t been able to generate over 20 points thus far this season, but this could be the week for a season best outing.

Running Backs:

Austin Ekeler (LAC)

The Oakland Raiders have proven they have packed it in for the 2018 season leaving a defense with more holes than swiss cheese. Austin Ekeler will benefit from greater usage once this contest is out of hand taking a more prominent role while seeing Melvin Gordon on the sidelines. Ekeler should find the endzone in mop up duties this week.

Aaron Jones (GB)

The Packers have shown their weaknesses as a club but continue to not feed the run attack which should change against the Dolphins. Jones is a talented runner that requires more touches to improve, and seeing a winnable contest in the wings, Aaron should see his fair share of usage. We could see touchdowns all day from Jones.

Nick Chubb (CLE)

Running the ball will become the most important weapon the Browns this week in hopes to keep Matt Ryan and the Falcons offense on the sidelines. Controlling the clock and eating up chunk yards will be a great support to Baker Mayfield finding his receivers down field. Facing a defense that struggles to stop the run, Chubb will have a sound day.   

Wide Receivers:

DeSean Jackson (TB)

The Bucs again showed no issue in throwing the ball last week, but Fitzpatrick went away from most of his top targets. Looking to rebound and making better effort to feeding the talent they employ, D-Jax could see an expanded role with Josh Norman shadowing Mike Evans for most of the day. Jackson should see his target share increase greatly.   

Marquez Valdes-Scantling (GB)

With his teammates drawing most of the attention on game day, Valdes-Scantling has been a revelation generating nothing less than 10 PPR points in the last four contests. That trend should again continue this week as the Fins talented defensive back Xavien Howard should be locked in on Davante Adams for most of the afternoon. MVS has earned the trust of Rodgers thus far and should continue to produce.   

Maurice Harris (WAS)

Seeing his breakout party last week, the Skins Maurice Harris is again primed and ready to see a whopping amount of target share come his way against one of the worst defenses against the pass. Harris saw 12 targets go for 124 yards making it a very impressive day. Its not out of the question to see Maurice find the endzone this week with Crowder and Richardson out once again for the Skins.

Tight-Ends:

Jordan Reed (WAS)

Jordan Reed has been nothing spectacular this season but that should change this week with the amount of injures the Skins have on the offensive side of the ball. Smith hasn’t been able to find much chemistry with his talented tight-end leaving his owners always wanting more. Could this be the week Reed gets back in the endzone, we truly believe he will.