Week 10 Running Backs| Rank | Player Name | Opponent | Notes |
| 1 | Adrian Peterson | vs. GB | - |
| 2 | LaDainian Tomlinson | vs. KC | - |
| 3 | Frank Gore | at ARZ | - |
| 4 | Brian Westbrook | vs. NYG | Probable(knee) |
| 5 | Michael Turner | vs. NO | - |
| 6 | Chris Johnson | at CHI | - |
| 7 | Thomas Jones | vs. STL | - |
| 8 | Ronnie Brown | vs. SEA | - |
| 9 | Tim Hightower | vs. SF | - |
| 10 | DeAngelo Williams | at OAK | Ranked as if Stewart is out |
| 11 | Mewelde Moore | vs. IND | No Fast Willie |
| 12 | Matt Forte | vs. TEN | - |
| 13 | Jamal Lewis | vs. DEN | - |
| 14 | Maurice Jones-Drew | at DET | - |
| 15 | Brandon Jacobs | at PHI | - |
| 16 | Marshawn Lynch | at NE | - |
| 17 | Steve Slaton | vs. BAL | - |
| 18 | Ryan Torain | at CLE | Fun while it lasted |
| 19 | Joseph Addai | at PIT | - |
| 20 | Deuce McAllister | at ATL | - |
| 21 | Ray Rice | at HOU | Like him better than McGahee |
| 22 | Jamaal Charles | at SD | Could lose touches, still sneaky play |
| 23 | LenDale White | at CHI | - |
| 24 | Ryan Grant | at MIN | - |
| 25 | Kevin Faulk | vs. BUF | - |
| 26 | BenJarvus Green-Ellis | vs. BUF | - |
| 27 | Jonathan Stewart | at OAK | Status Uncertain |
| 28 | Justin Fargas | vs. CAR | - |
| 29 | Julius Jones | at MIA | - |
| 30 | Willis McGahee | at HOU | Role Uncertain |
| 31 | Fred Taylor | at DET | Probable(knee) |
| 32 | Derrick Ward | at PHI | - |
| 33 | Fred Jackson | at NE | - |
| 34 | Kevin Smith | vs. JAC | - |
| 35 | Ricky Williams | vs. SEA | - |
| 36 | Selvin Young | at CLE | Sidelined(groin) |
| 37 | LeRon McClain | at HOU | Probable(ankle) |
| 38 | Maurice Morris | at MIA | - |
| 39 | Chester Taylor | vs. GB | - |
| 40 | Kenneth Darby | at NYJ | Will start, split carries |
| 41 | Jerious Norwood | vs. NO | - |
| 42 | Leon Washington | vs. STL | - |
| 43 | Darren Sproles | vs. KC | - |
| 44 | Pierre Thomas | at ATL | - |
| 45 | Dantrell Savage | at SD | - |
| 46 | Rudi Johnson | vs. JAC | - |
| 47 | Ahman Green | vs. BAL | Probable(thigh) |
| 48 | Brandon Jackson | at MIN | - |
| 49 | Samkon Gado | at NYJ | - |
| 50 | Dominic Rhodes | at PIT | - |
| 51 | Michael Bush | vs. CAR | - |
| 52 | Correll Buckhalter | vs. NYG | - |
| 53 | Edgerrin James | vs. SF | - |
| 54 | Kevin Jones | vs. TEN | - |
| 55 | Antonio Pittman | at NYJ | Questionable(hamstring) |
RB Notes: Ryan Grant looked improved against the Titans. Perhaps the bye week got him healthy or the line just blocked better. He found the edge a few times and pushed the pile. He's looked so unimpressive for most of the season that I want to see it twice to believe it. I'd bench him against the Vikings if possible. The running backs that have enjoyed success against Minnesota did it by catching passes. Grant has eight receiving yards all season. … LenDale White has played his way into shape. He's more of a short-yardage back at this point, but his short area explosion has improved as the season has worn on. Against a good rush defense like Chicago, he's a risky RB2 play. Chris Johnson is matchup-proof until proven otherwise. … Steve Slaton proved last week that he's matchup proof. He's too dynamic in the passing game to bench, even when facing a great defense like Baltimore. Slaton plays bigger than his listed size and he's exceptionally decisive picking a hole and hitting it. I'd take that short area quickness over a pure sprinter anytime.
Ray Rice, like Slaton, was knocked a bit in pre-draft talk for not being explosive enough for a small back. As a Ravens coach pointed out this week, Rice is short, not small. Perhaps he's not as thick as Maurice Jones-Drew, but he's close and runs with power. Last week's effort against Cleveland was an eye opener. Rice is closer to the LT/Ronnie Brown ideal that offensive coordinator Cam Cameron is looking for than Willis McGahee will ever be. His receiving ability gives him the edge as a fantasy play over McGahee this week and beyond.
Chester Taylor gets a little more active every week and always makes a few plays for the Vikings. He would be a top-15 starter if Adrian Peterson ever got hurt, so make sure he's owned, even in 10-team leagues. Peterson, meanwhile, looks stronger than he has all season. He's focusing on being a more patient runner and it shows. He waited for holes to develop before ripping off three long runs in the second half against Houston. Peterson's power is also underrated. He dragged DeMeco Ryans and Mario Williams on a third-and-short play after getting hit two yards behind the marker. Most importantly, Peterson has avoided any nagging injuries this season. He would be my top pick if the season started today.
Ryan Torain was in on the goal line against Miami. With Selvin Young expected to play, look for 15-20 carries from Torain in a plus matchup. His issue will be protecting Jay Cutler and dealing with a big workload after sitting out for so long. He's still worth the gamble as a flex play. … Herm Edwards says Jamaal Charles isn't a 20-carry-a-game back. But Charles is the biggest game-breaker the Chiefs have seen all season at running back. 15 touches against a weak Chargers defense are plenty to make him a sneaky RB2/flex play. He did it against the Bucs. … Steven Jackson looks unlikely to play and will probably be off the rankings for our Friday evening update. Kenneth Darby and Samkon Gado would likely split carries if Jackson were out. Neither player would be ranked in the top-35. … Thomas Jones has emerged as one of the steadiest fantasy options at running back and has an excellent matchup against the Rams. The Jets offensive line seems to be getting a little tougher as the season wears on.
It's starting to look like Willie Parker will miss Sunday's game. We'll move Mewelde Moore into the top-15 in the Friday update if FWP doesn't practice this week. … Playing on a loaded Arizona offense, Tim Hightower immediately becomes a plug-and-play RB2. If you can't get that value for him in a trade, then deal another back on your roster. … Jonathan Stewart is iffy to play against the Raiders. If he's out, DeAngelo Williams will move into the top-12. … LaMont Jordan missed practice Thursday, so a Faulk/Green-Ellis combo platter looks likely for the Patriots again. Faulk should get more total yards, but BGE is the better bet to score. … Oakland's running game has fallen apart in recent weeks, but it was doing well early in the season. I wouldn't totally give up on Justin Fargas yet, but he's a poor flex option.
Joseph Addai was tentative in his return to the lineup last week. Now he gets the Steelers. … Deuce McAllister figures to avoid any suspension until Reggie Bush returns in Week 11 or Week 12. … Julius Jones and Maurice Morris continue to split carries evenly in Seattle, killing the value for both.
Week 10 Wide Receivers
| Rank | Player Name | Opponent | Notes |
| 1 | Larry Fitzgerald | vs. SF | - |
| 2 | Brandon Marshall | at CLE | - |
| 3 | Steve Smith | at OAK | - |
| 4 | Anquan Boldin | vs. SF | - |
| 5 | Roddy White | vs. NO | - |
| 6 | Andre Johnson | vs. BAL | - |
| 7 | Greg Jennings | at MIN | - |
| 8 | Calvin Johnson | vs. JAC | - |
| 9 | Braylon Edwards | vs. DEN | - |
| 10 | Lee Evans | at NE | - |
| 11 | Randy Moss | vs. BUF | - |
| 12 | Reggie Wayne | at PIT | - |
| 13 | Jerricho Cotchery | vs. STL | Probable(shoulder) |
| 14 | Dwayne Bowe | at SD | - |
| 15 | Eddie Royal | at CLE | - |
| 16 | Laveranues Coles | vs. STL | Probable(thigh) |
| 17 | Marques Colston | at ATL | - |
| 18 | Bernard Berrian | vs. GB | - |
| 19 | Matt Jones | at DET | - |
| 20 | Plaxico Burress | at PHI | Due for a big game |
| 21 | Vincent Jackson | vs. KC | - |
| 22 | Wes Welker | vs. BUF | - |
| 23 | Santonio Holmes | vs. IND | - |
| 24 | Donnie Avery | at NYJ | - |
| 25 | Chris Chambers | vs. KC | Probable(ankle) |
| 26 | Donald Driver | at MIN | - |
| 27 | Lance Moore | at ATL | - |
| 28 | Greg Camarillo | vs. SEA | - |
| 29 | Hines Ward | vs. IND | Probable(shoulder) |
| 30 | DeSean Jackson | vs. NYG | - |
| 31 | Kevin Curtis | vs. NYG | - |
| 32 | Derrick Mason | at HOU | - |
| 33 | Muhsin Muhammad | at OAK | - |
| 34 | Steve Breaston | vs. SF | - |
| 35 | Torry Holt | at NYJ | - |
| 36 | Shaun McDonald | vs. JAC | - |
| 37 | Mark Bradley | at SD | - |
| 38 | Kevin Walter | vs. BAL | Probable(back) |
| 39 | Josh Morgan | at ARZ | Named the starter, do you dare? |
| 40 | Anthony Gonzalez | at PIT | - |
| 41 | Marvin Harrison | at PIT | - |
| 42 | Devery Henderson | at ATL | - |
| 43 | Ted Ginn Jr. | vs. SEA | - |
| 44 | Isaac Bruce | at ARZ | - |
| 45 | Donte' Stallworth | vs. DEN | Probable(quadriceps) |
| 46 | Sidney Rice | vs. GB | - |
| 47 | Steve Smith | at PHI | - |
| 48 | Amani Toomer | at PHI | - |
| 49 | Reggie Brown | vs. NYG | - |
| 50 | Jerry Porter | at DET | - |
| 51 | Mike Furrey | vs. JAC | - |
| 52 | Brandon Stokley | at CLE | - |
| 53 | Justin Gage | at CHI | - |
| 54 | Rashied Davis | vs. TEN | - |
| 55 | Brandon Jones | at CHI | - |
| 56 | Devin Hester | vs. TEN | May get fewer snaps? |
| 57 | Chansi Stuckey | vs. STL | - |
WR Notes: The Titans wideout group is a mess. Justin Gage is invisible and Brandon Jones has looked like the best playmaker recently. Both players are barely worth owning in 12-team leagues. … Greg Jennings has turned into a top-ten wideout because he can break any play for a long touchdown. His vertical speed is well known, but his ability to get yards-after-the-catch rivals more rugged players like Anquan Boldin and Marques Colston. Jennings just missed a 50-yard score last week when Aaron Rodgers overthrew him. … Andre Johnson's value doesn't change whatsoever with Sage Rosenfels.
No receiver benefits from a teammate more than Bernard Berrian does from Adrian Peterson. Teams single cover Berrian often because they are so fearful of All Day. This week is a rare case where I'd think about sitting a top-ten performer like Berrian. Al Harris and Charles Woodson are healthy and the Packers were very difficult to throw on even when Harris was out. Their physical style could negate Berrian, who is built like Marvin Harrison. Sidney Rice, Berrian's long lost tag team partner, is finally healthy and ready to gobble up red zone targets. He's not an option this week, but should be owned in all leagues. … Shaun McDonald has quietly emerged since the Roy Williams trade. The quarterback change to Daunte Culpepper is a concern, but the matchup is a plus this week. Calvin Johnson is also affected by the quarterback change because Dan Orlovsky was gaining decent yardage, even if he looked ugly doing it.
Santonio Holmes reminds me of Lee Evans a few years ago. He still struggles with short routes and reading defenses. The lack of development in Holmes' game will make him a boom-or-bust weekly play. A possible change to Byron Leftwich doesn't concern me, though. … Brandon Lloyd returns to Chicago's receiver by committee situation. It's uncertain what his role will be, so I'd stay away from the whole mess. Including the tight ends and Matt Forte, the Bears have seven receivers who have gained between 180-320 yards. … Eddie Royal plays like a veteran. His routes are excellent, he knows how to carve out room on the field, and he's not above a covert push-off as the ball approaches. Chris Wesseling said Royal was the top rookie wideout now that Kevin Curtis is stealing targets from DeSean Jackson, and I agree. … The Broncos are so fearful of getting beat deep that they give huge cushions to receivers. Braylon Edwards and Donte' Stallworth could benefit in PPR leagues Thursday night.
Mark Bradley is finally living up to his promise in Kansas City. With defenses concentrating on Dwayne Bowe and Tony Gonzalez, Bradley can take advantage of single coverage. Their spread offense has made their passing attack look pretty good. There should be a lot of pass attempts Sunday as they try to keep up with the Chargers. … Torry Holt put up some numbers last week, but the team's passing game was still off. Even routine timing plays for Holt and Marc Bulger don't seem routine anymore. I need to see more than one good game to use him. … Lee Evans has struggled in the past against New England, but this is a new Lee Evans. And this is certainly a new Patriots secondary. … Marques Colston owners are frustrated, but he should have worked himself back into shape by now. His track record is too excellent to look past in a plus matchup this week. … Donnie Avery is going to have some bad games because he relies on big plays, but this shouldn't be one of them. The Jets are thin at corner after Darrelle Revis. … When the Vikings don't get a pass rush, they often leave huge holes over the middle in their zone defense. Donald Driver and Jordy Nelson could take advantage.
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Week 10 Quarterbacks QB Notes: Jay Cutler is guilty of trying to do too much, but I'm still confident he'll be a top-five quarterback the rest of the way. The schedule isn't tough and the Denver defense will keep Mike Shanahan very aggressive on offense. This is his third straight game against a 3-4 defense. He looked confused and out of synch against New England and Miami, who run similar schemes to Cleveland. Cleveland is weaker overall, though. …
Aaron Rodgers and the Packers coaching staff agree that his game against the Titans was probably his worst all season. That says a lot about his margin for error in fantasy leagues; he still topped 300 yards. Rodgers missed a few throws and made a few bad decisions that were costly, but his decisiveness and ability to evade the rush are among the best in the league. He's going to be a top-ten quarterback for a long time and is in my top-five for the rest of this season.
Kerry Collins gets worse by the week. He's very erratic and can't connect deep in the rare times the Titans are aggressive. There is a world of difference between him and
Gus Frerotte, who is aggressive throwing deep and takes full advantage of seeing eight men in the box. Frerotte also has a sweet fantasy playoff schedule that I'll detail in our fantasy playoff preview soon. … We know what we are getting from The
Sage Rosenfels: borderline QB1 play that would be even higher without all the turnovers. Look at last week: 247 yards and two scores in one half! He also took a couple bad sacks, threw an interception, and tried to throw a few more. Baltimore's defense has looked more vulnerable against the pass lately, but they can still bring the heat. I'd bench Rosenfels for this week, but he'll be a lot higher most weeks. His presence doesn't hurt the Texans offense at all.
Rex Grossman looked like the same guy last week despite the comeback victory. The Chicago crowd waited exactly one drive before booing his scattered passes and poor decision-making. There were a few nice throws, as usual, but it was
Matt Forte who helped Chicago come back. …
Donovan McNabb is quietly on pace for 4,000 yards and now has all his weapons at his disposal for a strong second half run. …
Chad Pennington didn't play great against Denver, but he gets another choice matchup this week. He's a safe spot starter that should be in most lineups against a terrible Seattle secondary.
The Steelers scare the crap out of me. There isn't a better defense against the pass right now. … These toss-off one liners make me feel like Larry King: If you can see one movie for the rest of your life, make that movie Matchstick Men. …
Trent Edwards has played better than his fantasy points total indicates. Buffalo should move the ball easily against the struggling Patriots secondary. …
Eli Manning is undoubtedly a better quarterback this season, but he's not that much better of a fantasy quarterback. He hasn't topped 200 yards since Week 5.
Week 10 Running Backs| Rank | Player Name | Opponent | Notes |
| 1 | Adrian Peterson | vs. GB | - |
| 2 | LaDainian Tomlinson | vs. KC | - |
| 3 | Frank Gore | at ARZ | - |
| 4 | Brian Westbrook | vs. NYG | Probable(knee) |
| 5 | Michael Turner | vs. NO | - |
| 6 | Chris Johnson | at CHI | - |
| 7 | Thomas Jones | vs. STL | - |
| 8 | Ronnie Brown | vs. SEA | - |
| 9 | Tim Hightower | vs. SF | - |
| 10 | DeAngelo Williams | at OAK | Ranked as if Stewart is out |
| 11 | Mewelde Moore | vs. IND | No Fast Willie |
| 12 | Matt Forte | vs. TEN | - |
| 13 | Jamal Lewis | vs. DEN | - |
| 14 | Maurice Jones-Drew | at DET | - |
| 15 | Brandon Jacobs | at PHI | - |
| 16 | Marshawn Lynch | at NE | - |
| 17 | Steve Slaton | vs. BAL | - |
| 18 | Ryan Torain | at CLE | Fun while it lasted |
| 19 | Joseph Addai | at PIT | - |
| 20 | Deuce McAllister | at ATL | - |
| 21 | Ray Rice | at HOU | Like him better than McGahee |
| 22 | Jamaal Charles | at SD | Could lose touches, still sneaky play |
| 23 | LenDale White | at CHI | - |
| 24 | Ryan Grant | at MIN | - |
| 25 | Kevin Faulk | vs. BUF | - |
| 26 | BenJarvus Green-Ellis | vs. BUF | - |
| 27 | Jonathan Stewart | at OAK | Status Uncertain |
| 28 | Justin Fargas | vs. CAR | - |
| 29 | Julius Jones | at MIA | - |
| 30 | Willis McGahee | at HOU | Role Uncertain |
| 31 | Fred Taylor | at DET | Probable(knee) |
| 32 | Derrick Ward | at PHI | - |
| 33 | Fred Jackson | at NE | - |
| 34 | Kevin Smith | vs. JAC | - |
| 35 | Ricky Williams | vs. SEA | - |
| 36 | Selvin Young | at CLE | Sidelined(groin) |
| 37 | LeRon McClain | at HOU | Probable(ankle) |
| 38 | Maurice Morris | at MIA | - |
| 39 | Chester Taylor | vs. GB | - |
| 40 | Kenneth Darby | at NYJ | Will start, split carries |
| 41 | Jerious Norwood | vs. NO | - |
| 42 | Leon Washington | vs. STL | - |
| 43 | Darren Sproles | vs. KC | - |
| 44 | Pierre Thomas | at ATL | - |
| 45 | Dantrell Savage | at SD | - |
| 46 | Rudi Johnson | vs. JAC | - |
| 47 | Ahman Green | vs. BAL | Probable(thigh) |
| 48 | Brandon Jackson | at MIN | - |
| 49 | Samkon Gado | at NYJ | - |
| 50 | Dominic Rhodes | at PIT | - |
| 51 | Michael Bush | vs. CAR | - |
| 52 | Correll Buckhalter | vs. NYG | - |
| 53 | Edgerrin James | vs. SF | - |
| 54 | Kevin Jones | vs. TEN | - |
| 55 | Antonio Pittman | at NYJ | Questionable(hamstring) |
RB Notes: Ryan Grant looked improved against the Titans. Perhaps the bye week got him healthy or the line just blocked better. He found the edge a few times and pushed the pile. He's looked so unimpressive for most of the season that I want to see it twice to believe it. I'd bench him against the Vikings if possible. The running backs that have enjoyed success against Minnesota did it by catching passes. Grant has eight receiving yards all season. … LenDale White has played his way into shape. He's more of a short-yardage back at this point, but his short area explosion has improved as the season has worn on. Against a good rush defense like Chicago, he's a risky RB2 play. Chris Johnson is matchup-proof until proven otherwise. … Steve Slaton proved last week that he's matchup proof. He's too dynamic in the passing game to bench, even when facing a great defense like Baltimore. Slaton plays bigger than his listed size and he's exceptionally decisive picking a hole and hitting it. I'd take that short area quickness over a pure sprinter anytime.
Ray Rice, like Slaton, was knocked a bit in pre-draft talk for not being explosive enough for a small back. As a Ravens coach pointed out this week, Rice is short, not small. Perhaps he's not as thick as Maurice Jones-Drew, but he's close and runs with power. Last week's effort against Cleveland was an eye opener. Rice is closer to the LT/Ronnie Brown ideal that offensive coordinator Cam Cameron is looking for than Willis McGahee will ever be. His receiving ability gives him the edge as a fantasy play over McGahee this week and beyond.
Chester Taylor gets a little more active every week and always makes a few plays for the Vikings. He would be a top-15 starter if Adrian Peterson ever got hurt, so make sure he's owned, even in 10-team leagues. Peterson, meanwhile, looks stronger than he has all season. He's focusing on being a more patient runner and it shows. He waited for holes to develop before ripping off three long runs in the second half against Houston. Peterson's power is also underrated. He dragged DeMeco Ryans and Mario Williams on a third-and-short play after getting hit two yards behind the marker. Most importantly, Peterson has avoided any nagging injuries this season. He would be my top pick if the season started today.
Ryan Torain was in on the goal line against Miami. With Selvin Young expected to play, look for 15-20 carries from Torain in a plus matchup. His issue will be protecting Jay Cutler and dealing with a big workload after sitting out for so long. He's still worth the gamble as a flex play. … Herm Edwards says Jamaal Charles isn't a 20-carry-a-game back. But Charles is the biggest game-breaker the Chiefs have seen all season at running back. 15 touches against a weak Chargers defense are plenty to make him a sneaky RB2/flex play. He did it against the Bucs. … Steven Jackson looks unlikely to play and will probably be off the rankings for our Friday evening update. Kenneth Darby and Samkon Gado would likely split carries if Jackson were out. Neither player would be ranked in the top-35. … Thomas Jones has emerged as one of the steadiest fantasy options at running back and has an excellent matchup against the Rams. The Jets offensive line seems to be getting a little tougher as the season wears on.
It's starting to look like Willie Parker will miss Sunday's game. We'll move Mewelde Moore into the top-15 in the Friday update if FWP doesn't practice this week. … Playing on a loaded Arizona offense, Tim Hightower immediately becomes a plug-and-play RB2. If you can't get that value for him in a trade, then deal another back on your roster. … Jonathan Stewart is iffy to play against the Raiders. If he's out, DeAngelo Williams will move into the top-12. … LaMont Jordan missed practice Thursday, so a Faulk/Green-Ellis combo platter looks likely for the Patriots again. Faulk should get more total yards, but BGE is the better bet to score. … Oakland's running game has fallen apart in recent weeks, but it was doing well early in the season. I wouldn't totally give up on Justin Fargas yet, but he's a poor flex option.
Joseph Addai was tentative in his return to the lineup last week. Now he gets the Steelers. … Deuce McAllister figures to avoid any suspension until Reggie Bush returns in Week 11 or Week 12. … Julius Jones and Maurice Morris continue to split carries evenly in Seattle, killing the value for both.
Week 10 Wide Receivers
| Rank | Player Name | Opponent | Notes |
| 1 | Larry Fitzgerald | vs. SF | - |
| 2 | Brandon Marshall | at CLE | - |
| 3 | Steve Smith | at OAK | - |
| 4 | Anquan Boldin | vs. SF | - |
| 5 | Roddy White | vs. NO | - |
| 6 | Andre Johnson | vs. BAL | - |
| 7 | Greg Jennings | at MIN | - |
| 8 | Calvin Johnson | vs. JAC | - |
| 9 | Braylon Edwards | vs. DEN | - |
| 10 | Lee Evans | at NE | - |
| 11 | Randy Moss | vs. BUF | - |
| 12 | Reggie Wayne | at PIT | - |
| 13 | Jerricho Cotchery | vs. STL | Probable(shoulder) |
| 14 | Dwayne Bowe | at SD | - |
| 15 | Eddie Royal | at CLE | - |
| 16 | Laveranues Coles | vs. STL | Probable(thigh) |
| 17 | Marques Colston | at ATL | - |
| 18 | Bernard Berrian | vs. GB | - |
| 19 | Matt Jones | at DET | - |
| 20 | Plaxico Burress | at PHI | Due for a big game |
| 21 | Vincent Jackson | vs. KC | - |
| 22 | Wes Welker | vs. BUF | - |
| 23 | Santonio Holmes | vs. IND | - |
| 24 | Donnie Avery | at NYJ | - |
| 25 | Chris Chambers | vs. KC | Probable(ankle) |
| 26 | Donald Driver | at MIN | - |
| 27 | Lance Moore | at ATL | - |
| 28 | Greg Camarillo | vs. SEA | - |
| 29 | Hines Ward | vs. IND | Probable(shoulder) |
| 30 | DeSean Jackson | vs. NYG | - |
| 31 | Kevin Curtis | vs. NYG | - |
| 32 | Derrick Mason | at HOU | - |
| 33 | Muhsin Muhammad | at OAK | - |
| 34 | Steve Breaston | vs. SF | - |
| 35 | Torry Holt | at NYJ | - |
| 36 | Shaun McDonald | vs. JAC | - |
| 37 | Mark Bradley | at SD | - |
| 38 | Kevin Walter | vs. BAL | Probable(back) |
| 39 | Josh Morgan | at ARZ | Named the starter, do you dare? |
| 40 | Anthony Gonzalez | at PIT | - |
| 41 | Marvin Harrison | at PIT | - |
| 42 | Devery Henderson | at ATL | - |
| 43 | Ted Ginn Jr. | vs. SEA | - |
| 44 | Isaac Bruce | at ARZ | - |
| 45 | Donte' Stallworth | vs. DEN | Probable(quadriceps) |
| 46 | Sidney Rice | vs. GB | - |
| 47 | Steve Smith | at PHI | - |
| 48 | Amani Toomer | at PHI | - |
| 49 | Reggie Brown | vs. NYG | - |
| 50 | Jerry Porter | at DET | - |
| 51 | Mike Furrey | vs. JAC | - |
| 52 | Brandon Stokley | at CLE | - |
| 53 | Justin Gage | at CHI | - |
| 54 | Rashied Davis | vs. TEN | - |
| 55 | Brandon Jones | at CHI | - |
| 56 | Devin Hester | vs. TEN | May get fewer snaps? |
| 57 | Chansi Stuckey | vs. STL | - |
WR Notes: The Titans wideout group is a mess. Justin Gage is invisible and Brandon Jones has looked like the best playmaker recently. Both players are barely worth owning in 12-team leagues. … Greg Jennings has turned into a top-ten wideout because he can break any play for a long touchdown. His vertical speed is well known, but his ability to get yards-after-the-catch rivals more rugged players like Anquan Boldin and Marques Colston. Jennings just missed a 50-yard score last week when Aaron Rodgers overthrew him. … Andre Johnson's value doesn't change whatsoever with Sage Rosenfels.
No receiver benefits from a teammate more than Bernard Berrian does from Adrian Peterson. Teams single cover Berrian often because they are so fearful of All Day. This week is a rare case where I'd think about sitting a top-ten performer like Berrian. Al Harris and Charles Woodson are healthy and the Packers were very difficult to throw on even when Harris was out. Their physical style could negate Berrian, who is built like Marvin Harrison. Sidney Rice, Berrian's long lost tag team partner, is finally healthy and ready to gobble up red zone targets. He's not an option this week, but should be owned in all leagues. … Shaun McDonald has quietly emerged since the Roy Williams trade. The quarterback change to Daunte Culpepper is a concern, but the matchup is a plus this week. Calvin Johnson is also affected by the quarterback change because Dan Orlovsky was gaining decent yardage, even if he looked ugly doing it.
Santonio Holmes reminds me of Lee Evans a few years ago. He still struggles with short routes and reading defenses. The lack of development in Holmes' game will make him a boom-or-bust weekly play. A possible change to Byron Leftwich doesn't concern me, though. … Brandon Lloyd returns to Chicago's receiver by committee situation. It's uncertain what his role will be, so I'd stay away from the whole mess. Including the tight ends and Matt Forte, the Bears have seven receivers who have gained between 180-320 yards. … Eddie Royal plays like a veteran. His routes are excellent, he knows how to carve out room on the field, and he's not above a covert push-off as the ball approaches. Chris Wesseling said Royal was the top rookie wideout now that Kevin Curtis is stealing targets from DeSean Jackson, and I agree. … The Broncos are so fearful of getting beat deep that they give huge cushions to receivers. Braylon Edwards and Donte' Stallworth could benefit in PPR leagues Thursday night.
Mark Bradley is finally living up to his promise in Kansas City. With defenses concentrating on Dwayne Bowe and Tony Gonzalez, Bradley can take advantage of single coverage. Their spread offense has made their passing attack look pretty good. There should be a lot of pass attempts Sunday as they try to keep up with the Chargers. … Torry Holt put up some numbers last week, but the team's passing game was still off. Even routine timing plays for Holt and Marc Bulger don't seem routine anymore. I need to see more than one good game to use him. … Lee Evans has struggled in the past against New England, but this is a new Lee Evans. And this is certainly a new Patriots secondary. … Marques Colston owners are frustrated, but he should have worked himself back into shape by now. His track record is too excellent to look past in a plus matchup this week. … Donnie Avery is going to have some bad games because he relies on big plays, but this shouldn't be one of them. The Jets are thin at corner after Darrelle Revis. … When the Vikings don't get a pass rush, they often leave huge holes over the middle in their zone defense. Donald Driver and Jordy Nelson could take advantage.
Week 10 Tight Ends
TE Notes: Owen Daniels is ranked second among tight ends in PPR leagues. Gary Kubiak is a big reason why – dialing up plays against zones that allow Daniels to get wide open. Daniels also could have the best hands of any tight end in the league and is a master at making sliding catches. Like
Kevin Walter, Daniels also benefits from playing with Andre 1500. I'd take
Jason Witten and
Antonio Gates over Daniels the rest of the way, but that's it. … The Chargers struggle covering tight ends, so Gonzo should have a big Sunday. …
Jeremy Shockey is expected to be "100%" recovered after the bye. We can only hope because he hasn't looked right all season. …
Greg Olsen isn't helped by the return of Rex, but who else are you going to start? … The Bears have the second best defense in the league against tight ends, according to FootballOutsiders, so it could be a rough game for
Bo Scaife. The Packers are in the top five, so don't expect another
Visanthe Shiancoe touchdown.
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