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Week 10 of the NFL season is here and the fantasy football playoffs are fast approaching. Roster decisions – whether or not to start 'em or sit 'em – are becoming increasingly more important. Aaron Jones, Chuba Hubbard, and Bijan Robinson are all intriguing names coming into Sunday.
All three runningbacks have handcuffs which have significantly impacted their performances week in and week out.
Should Jones, Hubbard, or Robinson be inserted into your lineup in Week 10? Let's dive in.
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Should I Start Aaron Jones for Fantasy Football?
Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones amassed 73 yards on 20 carries, 26 yards on four receptions, and a touchdown against the Los Angeles Rams. It was the first time since returning from a hamstring injury, that Jones was the clear-cut Packers RB1.
Jones' usage against the Rams is an extremely positive sign for fantasy owners. His 20 carries smashed his previous game-high of nine carries he logged back in Week 1. He was also targeted six times giving him 16 targets over the past three weeks.
AJ Dillon only touched the ball 10 times against LA, logging nine carries and one reception on a single target. While Dillon should continue to be used as a change of pace back for the Packers, Jones has resumed his role as the clear-cut lead back in Green Bay. You should start him.
He is the RB17 in our half-PPR consensus staff rankings.
Should I Start Chuba Hubbard for Fantasy Football?
It appears Chuba Hubbard has taken over as RB1 in Carolina. The former Oklahoma State Cowboy has led the Panthers backfield in carries five straight weeks – and made Miles Sanders an afterthought. He picked up 58 yards on 16 carries and nine yards on four receptions in Week 9 against Indianapolis.
Although Hubbard is receiving consistent touches in the Panthers' backfield, he's yet to string together back-to-back consistent performances. Outside of a 19-carry, 88-yard, one-touchdown performance against Miami, Hubbard hasn't been great.
Carolina is set to take on the Chicago Bears on Thursday night. The Bears have a stout run defense and have been stifling opposing runningbacks of late. In Week 7, Chicago held Josh Jacobs to 35 yards on 11 carries. In Week 8, Austin Ekeler only managed 29 yards on 15 carries. Last week, Alvin Kamara picked up 26 yards on nine carries.
You should keep Hubbard on your bench. He is RB24 in our half-PPR consensus staff rankings.
Should I Start Bijan Robinson for Fantasy Football?
Arthur Smith's usage of running backs continues to frustrate the fantasy football world. The Atlanta Falcons head coach has yet to let Bijan Robinson loose and has favored Tyler Allegier in the red zone. Bijan collected 51 yards on 11 carries and eight yards on two receptions in Week 9.
Although Bijan Robinson is severely handcuffed – by both Smith and Allegier – he is an extremely talented runningback. The Falcons are traveling to Arizona this week and are set to face the NFL's 26th-ranked defense. The Cardinals, who are giving up 128.7 rushing yards per game, allowed Gus Edwards to run for 80 yards and three touchdowns in 19 carries in Week 8 and Kyren Williams to rush for 158 yards and a touchdown on 20 carries in Week 6.
Start Robinson, as both he and Allegier are in line for big games.
He is RB10 in our half-PPR consensus staff rankings.
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