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--Keith Hernandez

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The Arizona Cardinals decided not to trade eight-time Pro Bowl safety Budda Baker at Tuesday's deadline after the Buffalo Bills made an offer, according to NFL insider Jordan Schultz. Instead, the Bills acquired Amani Hooker from the Tennessee Titans. It was a little confusing as to why the Cardinals did not send Baker to the Bills in exchange for a Day 2 pick and probably more. The Cardinals already traded former first-round receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. to the Houston Texans and veteran quarterback Jacoby Brissett to the Baltimore Ravens, and receiver Michael Wilson (neck) and quarterback Gardner Minshew II (elbow) are out for the year, so the Cardinals are going nowhere for the rest of the 2026 season with rookie QB Carson Beck under center. First-round running back Jeremiyah Love (ankle) remains out as well. The 30-year-old Baker requested a trade out of the desert in years past, but he did not go that route this year and will remain in Arizona for the remainder of the 2026 campaign after already totaling 62 tackles (29 solo), 3.5 sacks, four tackles for loss, five QB hits, one interception, four pass breakups, and a forced fumble in nine games played.--Keith Hernandez
Source: Jordan Schultz

Nov 11, 2026, 6:42 PM ET

The Washington Commanders defense has been playing better of late, forcing at least one turnover in six straight games and at least two turnovers in five of the last six. The returns of cornerback Trey Amos and safety Nick Cross have been huge for the secondary; however, the season-ending losses of defensive tackles Daron Payne (foot) and Javon Kinlaw (knee) have significantly hurt what was a stout Commanders' run defense early in the season. It's a unit that will give up yards, but has been able to force some turnovers to make up for it. The Commanders' defense ranks 15th in EPA/play and 21st in success rate since Week 6 and will be facing the J.J. McCarthy-led Giants on Thursday night at the Meadowlands. In McCarthy's two starts with the Giants, their offensive success rate is only ahead of the Chargers and Eagles, and they are tied with the Eagles for the lowest dropback success rate, per RBSDM.com. The Commanders were shredded by Malik Nabers and Isaiah Likely in their first meeting in Week 5, combining for 22 catches for 215 yards and three touchdowns. But the Giants have trended more run-heavy with McCarthy, and with Cam Skattebo returning, that will likely remain the case. There is expected to be some wind and rain in this game, which would obviously favor the defenses and suggest a lower-scoring game. The Commanders rank as RotoBaller's 13th-ranked D/ST for Week 10.--Kyle McCarthy
Source: Pro Football Reference

Nov 11, 2026, 6:38 PM ET

Washington Commanders rookie kicker Drew Stevens has found his footing in the NFL, connecting on 16 of 19 field-goal attempts and 12 of 15 extra-point attempts through eight games. The undrafted rookie out of Iowa hasn't missed a kick within 50 yards and has only missed once since Week 2. While Washington's offense has been disappointing, they have generated at least two field goal attempts in every game except for one this season. Stevens is RotoBaller's 13th-ranked kicker for Week 10 against a Giants defense that has allowed the 5th fewest fantasy points to kickers this season.--Kyle McCarthy
Source: RotoBaller

Nov 11, 2026, 6:37 PM ET

Houston Texans wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. (hamstring) is dealing with a hamstring injury and was listed as a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, according to Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Sports. Harrison is dealing with a new injury as the team prepares to face the Cleveland Browns in Week 10 on Sunday. The injury does not appear to be serious enough to keep the 24-year-old former first-rounder from playing, but fantasy managers who still have the Ohio State product rostered should be leaving him on the bench yet again. He played nearly half of the Texans' offensive snaps in the Week 9 win over the Los Angeles Chargers, but he secured only two of his three targets for 20 yards a week after finding the end zone for the first time since his trade from Arizona to Houston. In three games for the Texans, Harrison has continued to disappoint in fantasy, catching six passes on 11 targets for 60 yards and one touchdown. He will continue to play a part in Houston's offense, but while battling for targets with Nico Collins, Tank Dell, Kayshon Boutte, and Xavier Hutchinson, Harrison's fantasy ceiling and floor will remain dangerously low. He comes into Week 10 action as the No. 73-ranked fantasy receiver at RotoBaller.--Keith Hernandez
Source: KPRC 2 Sports - Aaron Wilson

Nov 11, 2026, 6:36 PM ET

Washington Commanders tight end Chig Okonkwo is leading the team in targets (22), catches (19), and yards (219) since quarterback Jayden Daniels returned in Week 5. The 27-year-old tight end is currently in the midst of the best four-game stretch of his career by receiving yards. In addition, over the past three weeks, Okonkwo's 79.5% route share ranks fifth-highest among all tight ends in that span, trailing only George Kittle, Isaiah Likely, Trey McBride, and Brock Bowers. Okonkwo's role in Washington's offense looks to be trending up, though the lack of touchdowns has held down his fantasy ceiling. Okonkwo has a tough matchup on Thursday night against a Giants defense that has allowed the third-fewest receiving yards to tight ends this season. For Week 10, Okonkwo ranks as RotoBaller's TE14.--Kyle McCarthy
Source: RotoBaller

Nov 11, 2026, 6:35 PM ET

Washington Commanders rookie wide receiver Antonio Williams posted his lowest receiving yards in a game since Week 4 (21) in last week's loss to the Rams, catching three of six targets for 25 yards. With Treylon Burks (foot) sidelined for this one, the rookie third-rounder out of Clemson couldn't take advantage as Washington's offense struggled as a whole. Williams played more on the outside than usual in this game with Burks out. However, Burks will return on Thursday against the Giants, potentially benefiting Williams as he bumps back to his better position in the slot. Williams hasn't shown enough consistency to be trusted yet, but he projects as a WR3/flex option for Week 10 against a Giants defense that has given up 200 yards passing only once in eight games and is allowing the 13th fewest PPR points per game to wide receivers this season. Williams ranks as RotoBaller's WR33 in PPR leagues for Week 10.--Kyle McCarthy
Source: RotoBaller

Nov 11, 2026, 6:33 PM ET

Washington Commanders wide receiver Stefon Diggs had his lowest target total (five) of the season in last week's loss to the Rams, though he did surpass 50 receiving yards for the first time since Week 1. It was shaping up to be a near no-show from Diggs before he ripped off a 42-yard catch-and-run to somewhat salvage his day. Notably, that 42-yard catch was Diggs' longest since Week 8 of the 2024 season. The 32-year-old wideout has been solid overall this season, scoring five touchdowns in seven games and ranking 25th in PPR points per game at 12.9. Diggs will look to make an impact on Thursday night against the division-leading Giants after missing the first matchup in Week 5. The Giants' defense has allowed the 13th fewest PPR points per game to wide receivers this season and has given up 200 yards passing only once in eight games. Diggs should still have a good shot at finding the end zone and projects as a low-end WR2 for Week 10.--Kyle McCarthy
Source: RotoBaller

Nov 11, 2026, 6:29 PM ET

Washington Commanders wide receiver Treylon Burks (foot) was cleared from the injury report and is good to go for Thursday night's game against the division-leading Giants. Burks missed Week 9's loss to the Rams due to a foot injury, but will return in Week 10 and look to provide a spark to a disappointing Washington offense. The former 2022 first-round pick has carved out a meaningful role in Washington, catching 12 of 20 targets for 233 yards and two touchdowns through seven games in 2026. Burks has been one of the most efficient receivers in the league with his opportunities, ranking ninth in yards per target (11.6) and 14th in explosive catch rate (36.4%) among wide receivers with at least 100 routes per Fantasy Points Data. Burks doesn't demand a high target share, though he has earned Jayden Daniels' trust in a lot of situations and has big play upside. Burks projects as a low-end flex option on Thursday against a Giants defense that ranks middle of the pack in most metrics to wide receivers over the last four weeks, ranking as RotoBaller's WR63 for Week 10.--Kyle McCarthy
Source: RotoBaller

Nov 11, 2026, 6:28 PM ET

Washington Commanders running back Austin Ekeler led the backfield with 10 touches in Week 9's loss to the Rams, handling eight carries for 16 yards along with two receptions (three targets) for 18 yards. Ekeler continues to play behind Rachaad White as the lead, though Ekeler's 48.3% snap share in Week 9 was his highest of the season. The 31-year-old also wasn't overly effective on his opportunities, getting outgained by White 34 to 69 on one more touch. Ekeler doesn't project as anything more than a desperation flex on Thursday night against a Giants defense that has allowed the sixth-fewest PPR points per game to running backs over the last four weeks. Ekeler ranks as RotoBaller's RB40 for Week 10.--Kyle McCarthy
Source: RotoBaller

Nov 11, 2026, 6:27 PM ET

Houston Texans wide receiver Tank Dell (hand, shoulder) was listed as a limited participant in practice on Wednesday with hand and shoulder injuries, according to KPRC 2 Sports' Aaron Wilson. In his second game back from a gruesome knee injury in 2024 that caused him to miss all of the 2025 campaign, Dell played almost half of the offensive snaps (up from 23% in Week 7) and caught four of his nine targets for 105 yards and his first touchdown of the season. The 27-year-old big-play threat also apparently picked up hand and shoulder injuries, although there is nothing to suggest that he is in danger of missing the Week 10 contest this Sunday versus the Cleveland Browns. It was nice to see him targeted nine times in the team's rout of the Los Angeles Chargers, but Dell could be more boom/bust as he continues to share targets with the likes of Nico Collins, Marvin Harrison Jr., and Xavier Hutchinson in the Texans' passing game. His big game in Week 9 has made him one of the more popular waiver-wire pickups at the WR position, though. Dell will be in play as a WR3/flex against the Browns, and he is ranked as the No. 34 WR at RotoBaller.--Keith Hernandez
Source: KPRC 2 Sports - Aaron Wilson

Nov 11, 2026, 6:26 PM ET

Washington Commanders running back Rachaad White had a quiet outing in Week 9's loss to the Rams, handling seven carries for 28 yards and adding two catches (three targets) for 41 yards. White was surprisingly outtouched by Austin Ekeler 10 to nine in this game, though Ekeler was much less productive with only 34 yards to White's 69. Washington's rushing attack is rated near the bottom of the league by most numbers this season, with a struggling offensive line that ranks 32nd in ESPN's run block win rate metric. White hasn't exceeded 11 carries in a game this season and should handle 10-12 touches overall on Thursday against the division-leading Giants. It could be another down game for White as the Giants defense has been stingy of late, ranking fourth in rushing success rate (38.2%) and allowing the sixth-fewest PPR points per game to running backs over the last four weeks. White ranks as RotoBaller's RB21 in PPR leagues for Week 10.--Kyle McCarthy
Source: RotoBaller

Nov 11, 2026, 6:24 PM ET

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels is coming off his lowest fantasy output of the season in Week 9 against the Rams, with 14.6 points. Daniels also turned the ball over for the first time this season after getting stripped by Myles Garrett. The third-year quarterback will look to bounce back on the road on a short week against the division-leading Giants, who Daniels lit up for 302 total yards and two scores on the ground back in Week 5. Since running for 103 yards on nine carries in that game, Daniels has totaled just 49 yards on 10 carries in three games since, though his 263.7 passing yards per game ranks 7th best in that span. Daniels is in a good spot to rebound on Thursday as the Giants have allowed the second-most scramble yards (84) to quarterbacks and the 11th-most fantasy points per game (19.2) over the last four weeks. Daniels ranks as RotoBaller's QB7 for Week 10.--Kyle McCarthy
Source: RotoBaller

Nov 11, 2026, 6:17 PM ET

Houston Texans running back Woody Marks (knee) was listed as a limited participant in Wednesday's practice due to a knee injury, according to Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Sports. Marks is now on the Week 10 injury report, and David Montgomery (groin) missed yet another practice. The Texans' backfield is banged up going into their matchup this Sunday against the Cleveland Browns. The 25-year-old Marks played 66% of the offensive snaps in the Week 9 blowout win over the Los Angeles Chargers, carrying the football 18 times for 70 yards and catching one of four targets for four yards as a receiver. We will keep a close eye on Marks' practice status for the rest of the week to determine if he is in danger of missing the Week 10 contest against Cleveland. With Montgomery nursing a groin injury, Marks has been Houston's clear lead back and has had at least 15 carries in each of the last four games. He is sporting a 3.6-yard-per-carry average on his 95 rushing attempts, producing 341 yards and two touchdowns in eight games played. If Marks can play through his knee injury this weekend, he will be back in play as an RB3/flex for fantasy managers if Monty misses another game.--Keith Hernandez
Source: KPRC 2 Sports - Aaron Wilson

Nov 11, 2026, 6:10 PM ET

The New England Patriots ruled out running back TreVeyon Henderson (illness) for their Week 10 contest in Munich, Germany, this Sunday, according to Evan Lazar of the team's official website. Henderson is dealing with a neurological condition and will miss a third straight game. The 24-year-old will not make the trip with the team overseas, and it is fair to wonder when he might be an option again for a Patriots backfield that is also expected to be without RB1 Rhamondre Stevenson (knee) for at least the next couple of games. It sets up Corey Kiner to be a plug-and-play RB2/3 option this weekend in Germany as the Patriots' lead back. Fantasy managers hurting at the RB position due to injuries and/or bye weeks should pounce on Kiner as a short-term fill-in with the Patriots' backfield banged up. The 24-year-old former undrafted free agent from Cincinnati handled eight rushing attempts for 55 yards and his first rushing touchdown of the year in the Week 9 loss to the Green Bay Packers when Stevenson injured his knee. Henderson continues to lose fantasy value each week due to his illness and uncertain timetable, on top of being the clear RB2 behind Stevenson when he was healthy.--Keith Hernandez
Source: Patriots.com - Evan Lazar

Nov 11, 2026, 5:50 PM ET

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy (hamstring) is on track to be available in the Week 10 contest on the road this Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons after being listed as a full participant in practice, according to the team's official website. Worthy left Sunday's Week 9 win early with a hamstring injury, but he was considered day-to-day earlier this week and should be good to go this weekend in Atlanta. He played a season-low 74% of the offensive snaps in Sunday's blowout win, catching all six of his targets for 48 yards. Worthy has not gone over 48 receiving yards in any of his last three games, but he has seen at least six targets in each of the last five games, and in seven of eight contests in 2026. The bad news is that he has found the end zone just once -- in Week 2 against the Indianapolis Colts -- and he will have more competition for targets from quarterback Patrick Mahomes now that Josh Downs is in the fold after being acquired on Tuesday in a trade with the Colts. Going into the Week 10 tilt against the Falcons, which is a solid matchup, Worthy is ranked as only the No. 58 fantasy receiver at RotoBaller after the Downs trade. The third-year receiver has an even lower fantasy ceiling and floor after posting a 33-278-1 line on 47 targets through the first eight games in 2026.--Keith Hernandez
Source: Chiefs.com