Week 10 Start/Sit Running Backs: Judkins, Warren to Start | FullTime
Week 10 Start/Sit: Running Backs Injuries, bye weeks, and shifting roles are forcing managers to make tougher lineup calls than ever. By Adam Krautwurst Start Quinshon Judkins Judkins’ Week 8 workload drop was tied to a shoulder issue, but he’s off the injury report and should return to his full role. Before the setback, he handled more than 80 percent of the Browns’ carries from Weeks 3-7 and averaged over 16 PPR points per game—essentially RB1 production. Now he draws a depleted Jets defense that just traded away Sauce Gardner and Quinnen Williams. New York was already bottom-12 against the run before losing its best interior defender. Judkins should jump right back into feature-back status and profiles as a strong RB2 with top-end potential. Jaylen Warren Warren has controlled Pittsburgh’s backfield for three straight weeks, taking nearly 80 percent of the carries and all of the goal-line work. He’s averaging more than 15 fantasy points during that span and has topped 13 in five of seven games overall. He now meets the Chargers, who give up 4.9 yards per carry, allow explosive runs at one of the league’s highest rates, and struggle after contact. With volume and matchup working in his favor, Warren is a clear starter. Sit Alvin Kamara Kamara is having the least productive season of his career, averaging single-digit PPR points and seeing his role shrink. New Orleans’ offensive line isn’t opening holes, and Kamara has just six carries in back-to-back games. Carolina’s defense has held multiple strong rushing attacks in check. With the Saints projected among the lowest-scoring teams of Week 10, Kamara slides into low-upside RB3 territory. Jacory Croskey-Merritt Croskey-Merritt has scored 5.8 or fewer PPR points in four straight games and hasn’t found the end zone since Week 5. He’s been invisible in the passing game with only nine receiving yards over his last four outings. Detroit is a tough matchup, allowing the third-fewest fantasy points to running backs and zero RB touchdowns in their last four contests. Better to avoid him. Points Allowed | Player Rankings | YTD Fantasy Points QB Start em Sit em WR Start em Sit em TE Start em Sit em
Week 10 Start/Sit Quarterbacks: Williams, Dart to Start | FullTime
Week 10 Start/Sit: Quarterbacks Week 10 is here, and fantasy playoff races are officially taking shape. By Adam Krautwurst Start Caleb Williams Williams is coming off the best fantasy performance of his young career, piling up 280 passing yards, three touchdown throws, 53 rushing yards and even two receptions with another score. Nearly 40 fantasy points won’t be the norm, but the matchup remains enticing. The Giants have surrendered the sixth-most passing yards and the fourth-most fantasy points to quarterbacks. They don’t generate pressure consistently and are vulnerable to deep passes. With shaky defenses on both sides, this game could easily turn into a shootout, keeping Williams firmly in play. Jaxson Dart Dart has been outstanding across six starts and continues to produce even without Malik Nabers. He has topped 21 fantasy points in five of those outings, with his “worst” game still at 19.6. His rushing production gives him a strong weekly floor, as he has either run for 55 yards or scored a rushing touchdown in every start. Chicago has allowed the fifth-most fantasy points to opposing quarterbacks, and four passers have posted at least 26.2 against them. Dart has legitimate top-five upside this week. Sit Trevor Lawrence Even with the addition of Jakobi Meyers, this is a bad spot for Lawrence in one-quarterback leagues. Houston ranks first in fewest fantasy points allowed to quarterbacks, and Lawrence has been mediocre historically against the Texans, averaging just 215 yards with five touchdowns and four picks in their last five meetings. He’s only viable in Superflex formats. Jordan Love Love has been a rollercoaster. He has three games under 15 fantasy points in his last four and now faces an Eagles defense that ranks near the top of the league in fewest passing touchdowns allowed and just added reinforcements. With such a low floor, there are safer options available. Points Allowed | Player Rankings | YTD Fantasy Points RB Start em Sit em WR Start em Sit em TE Start em Sit em
Week 9 Start/Sit: Tight Ends
Week 9 Start/Sit: Tight Ends Here’s who deserves a starting spot in Week 9—and who should stay on the bench. By FullTime Fantasy Start Kyle Pitts Pitts has delivered 13+ fantasy points in two straight games and has become a steadier part of Atlanta’s passing attack, ranking second on the team in targets since Week 7. He’s also being used on shorter, higher-percentage routes, giving him a safer floor. New England has allowed the fourth-most yards and fifth-most fantasy points to tight ends. He’s still in play. Sam LaPorta LaPorta has been held under 10 points in four of his last six games. Even so, a potential shootout against Minnesota keeps him in lineups. The Vikings have allowed three different tight ends to reach 11+ points in their last four games. Another usable week should be on deck. Sit Dalton Kincaid Kincaid has never cleared 50 yards or found the end zone against Kansas City, and the Chiefs have allowed the fourth-fewest fantasy points and only one touchdown to tight ends this season. After last year’s playoff drop, this would be the perfect revenge spot, but the matchup says otherwise. There are safer options. Evan Engram Engram has been usable, posting at least 9.2 points in three of his last four, but hasn’t topped 42 yards in any of them. Houston has been quietly stingy against tight ends, allowing only one player all year to exceed 12.1 PPR points. Engram is a low-ceiling play this week. QB Start em Sit em RB Start em Sit em WR Start em Sit em
Week 9 Start/Sit: Wide Receivers
Week 9 Start/Sit: Wide Receivers Here’s who deserves a starting spot in Week 9—and who should stay on the bench. By FullTime Fantasy Start Wan’Dale Robinson The 49ers come into this game allowing the most yards and third-most touchdowns to the position and Dart should have time to throw and most likely chasing from behind. Michael Pittman Jr. Pittman has been excellent, scoring 16 fantasy PPG and posting back-to-back 20-point performances. The Steelers have surrendered the fifth-most fantasy points to receivers and struggle particularly on the outside. Pittman remains a strong start. Sit Jameson Williams Williams and the Lions offense are always dangerous at home, but J-Mo failed to score a single fantasy point on two targets last week. He has topped 6.6 PPR points just twice all season, and three of his last five outings have come with three targets or fewer. He has historically struggled against Minnesota as well. At best, he’s a WR3 in deeper formats. Courtland Sutton This matchup for Sutton looks rough. Houston has allowed only three touchdowns to perimeter receivers and just two receivers total have cleared 12.9 points against them. His floor is extremely low this week. QB Start em Sit em RB Start em Sit em TE Start em Sit em
Week 9 Start/Sit: Running Backs
Week 9 Start/Sit: Running Backs Bye weeks, injuries, and inconsistent stars are making decisions tougher, but the right matchup plays can swing a week. By FullTime Fantasy Start Kimani Vidal Since taking over as the Chargers’ lead back, Vidal has produced at least 19 fantasy points in two of his last three outings and has handled a strong touch share, clearly separating from Hassan Haskins. He now faces Tennessee, a defense that has already allowed six different running backs to score 16+ points. Vidal is firmly in play. Bam Knight With Michael Carter waived and re-signed to the practice squad, Knight holds the lead role in a dream matchup. Dallas has given up the second-most fantasy points to backs and ranks near the bottom in explosive runs allowed. They’ve also been gashed in the passing game by RBs. Knight should see heavy usage and works as an RB2. Sit Alvin Kamara Kamara is in the worst statistical stretch of his career, posting career lows across nearly every efficiency metric. He’s topped 9.5 points once in the last month and now faces a Rams defense that has consistently bottled him up. He has not reached 85 total yards against L.A. in eight straight meetings and has been held under seven points in three of the last five. He belongs on the bench. Jacory Croskey-Merritt Croskey-Merritt stunk last week with only nine carries and minimal passing-game work, while Jeremy McNichols handled most receiving snaps. That’s concerning against Seattle, which allows the fewest rushing yards per carry and limits yards before contact. JCM has no passing game role either. He’s better on the bench. QB Start em Sit em WR Start em Sit em TE Start em Sit em
NFL Week 9 Start/Sit Quarterbacks
Week 9 Start/Sit: Quarterbacks We’re heading into the second half of the fantasy season, and every lineup call matters more than ever. By FullTime Fantasy Start Dak Prescott Crazy to even have to tell you this but Dak has weapons, and when Dak has time to throw, look out. Arizona picks up sacks at the fifth-lowest rate in the NFL. They create pressure at a below-average rate, as well. Matthew Stafford Stafford enters Week 9 coming off a five-touchdown performance against Jacksonville in London, and that was without Puka Nacua, who is expected back. Stafford has eclipsed 31.5 fantasy points in three of his last four games. Five quarterbacks have already posted 21.5 or more against New Orleans. Stafford should keep rolling. Sit Bo Nix It feels risky to bench Nix after the past two weeks, but Houston has been the toughest matchup for fantasy quarterbacks. The Texans have allowed the fewest fantasy points per game to the position, the fourth-fewest passing yards, and more interceptions than touchdowns allowed. No quarterback has produced a top-12 finish against them all season. Streaming someone else this week is the better play. Aaron Rodgers Rodgers has been solid lately, topping 20 points in three straight, but his ceiling is capped this week. Indianapolis has allowed four quarterbacks to post 24.7+ points, but Rodgers has only hit that mark twice all year. He’s still fine in Superflex formats, but his one-QB upside is limited. RB Start em Sit em WR Start em Sit em TE Start em Sit em
Week 8 Start/Sit: Tight Ends
Week 8 Start/Sit: Tight Ends Tight ends can swing your fantasy football matchup in Week 8. With injuries and QB changes at play, here’s who to start and sit at TE to optimize your lineup. Written by Adam Krautwurst STARTS Dalton Schultz is a steady target in Houston, with five-plus receptions in four straight games. Injuries to the Texans’ receivers boost his role, and the 49ers struggle against tight ends. Schultz is a safe top-10 TE start. Dalton Kincaid leads Buffalo in receiving yards and touchdowns despite an oblique injury. He’s hit 14 points in three games and faces a Carolina defense weak against tight ends. Kincaid’s a strong TE1. SITS Zach Ertz struggles with Marcus Mariota starting over Jayden Daniels, cutting his production nearly in half. Kansas City’s defense is tough on tight ends, making Ertz a Week 8 fade. Theo Johnson has potential but lacks reliability. Philadelphia shut him down earlier and remains elite against tight ends. His touchdown-dependent production is too risky. QB Start em Sit em RB Start em Sit em WR Start em Sit em
Week 8 Start/Sit: Wide Receivers
Week 8 Start/Sit: Wide Receivers Wide receiver decisions can swing your fantasy football matchup in Week 8. Here’s who to start and sit at WR based on targets, matchups, and trends. Written by Adam Krautwurst STARTS Tee Higgins is thriving with Joe Flacco, racking up 11 catches for 158 yards and a touchdown over two games. With the Jets possibly missing Sauce Gardner, Higgins and Ja’Marr Chase could feast. He’s a confident WR2 start in Week 8. Wan’Dale Robinson has clicked with Jaxson Dart, commanding a 26% target share and averaging 90 yards and 18 fantasy points over two weeks. A potential shootout makes him a strong WR3 with upside. SITS DJ Moore is mired in a five-game slump under 50 yards, with one touchdown all season. Even with Baltimore’s favorable matchup, Rome Odunze is the Bears’ WR to trust. Moore’s a WR3 at best. Marquise Brown has faded in Kansas City, with Rashee Rice and Xavier Worthy taking targets. Limited snaps and Travis Kelce’s presence make him a bench candidate. QB Start em Sit em RB Start em Sit em TE Start em Sit em
Week 8 Start/Sit: Quarterbacks
Week 8 Start/Sit: Quarterbacks Week 8 is here, and the fantasy landscape is heating up. With injuries, bye weeks, and matchups shaping decisions, here’s your guide to quarterback starts and sits. Written by Adam Krautwurst STARTS Joe Flacco has been a revelation for Cincinnati. In two starts, he’s thrown five touchdowns with zero interceptions, including a 342-yard, three-score outing against Pittsburgh for a QB6 finish. His connection with Ja’Marr Chase (23 targets, 161 yards, one TD last week) is electric. Facing a Jets defense in the bottom half against QBs, potentially without Sauce Gardner, Flacco is a strong QB2 with top-10 upside in Week 8’s high-scoring projection. Caleb Williams stumbled in Week 7 with 4.7 fantasy points against New Orleans, but he’s still a QB1. He’s hit 20 points in four of six games, and Baltimore’s defense allows the second-most fantasy points to quarterbacks, with three QBs topping 35 against them. Williams has a prime bounce-back opportunity. SITS Tua Tagovailoa is reeling, with six interceptions and just 305 yards over his last two games. Atlanta’s second-ranked defense against quarterbacks makes this a brutal matchup. Fade Tua in one-QB leagues. Jordan Love has been too inconsistent, failing to clear 16 points in three of his last four games. Green Bay’s run-heavy goal-line approach limits his ceiling, even against Pittsburgh. Keep him benched. RB Start em Sit em WR Start em Sit em TE Start em Sit em
Week 8 Start/Sit: Running Backs
Week 8 Start/Sit: Running Backs Week 8 brings critical running back decisions for fantasy football. With game scripts and matchups in focus, here’s who to start and sit at RB to win your matchup. Written by Adam Krautwurst STARTS Isiah Pacheco has taken over Kansas City’s backfield, outpacing Kareem Hunt with a season-high 15 rushes and his first touchdown last week. Washington’s middle-of-the-pack run defense sets up Pacheco for 15-plus touches in a high-scoring game. He’s a solid RB2 with top-15 potential. J.K. Dobbins remains Denver’s lead back, topping 80 yards in four games with consistent touches. The Cowboys allow big plays and fantasy points to running backs, making Dobbins a dependable RB2 with a safe floor and upside. SITS Jacory Croskey-Merritt gets steady volume, but Washington’s likely to trail Kansas City, capping his rushes. With minimal receiving work and a tough matchup, he’s outside RB2 range. Alvin Kamara is struggling with career-low efficiency, and Tampa Bay has contained him in recent games. At 30, his diminished burst makes him a risky flex in Week 8. QB Start em Sit em WR Start em Sit em TE Start em Sit em