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Dave's fantasy football start 'em, sit 'em picks for Week 10 of 2025. His fantasy football outlooks for Nick Chubb, Woody Marks, Caleb Williams, Kenneth Walker, Kyle Monangai, Jameson Williams, Josh Downs, Marvin Harrison Jr., Jacory Croskey-Merritt, Luke Musgrave.
Who Should I Start? Who Should I Sit? Some common Week 10 fantasy football lineup decisions are regarding players like Caleb Williams, J.J. McCarthy, Kenneth Walker III, Kyle Monangai, Jameson Williams, Marvin Harrison Jr., Cade Otton, and Luke Musgrave. But not to worry, we are here to help make these decisions and build winning lineups in Week 10. Set your optimal fantasy football lineups for Week 10 of the 2025 NFL season. Our free Who Should I Start? tool will help make your fantasy football lineup decisions. Compare up to four NFL players, and we tell you who to start ... all free! Get your winning lineups set, and make the right decisions.
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Sunday Fantasy Football Lineup Decisions
As we approach another Sunday filled with nonstop NFL action, the fantasy football regular season is quickly coming to an end. Only five weeks remain until the fantasy playoffs begin. Managers are running out of time to secure a playoff berth or position their teams for postseason success.
If your team is currently on the playoff bubble or you’re vying for a first-round bye, then you know how important each start/sit decision is at this stage of the season. With that said, let’s not waste any more time and discuss which players to insert into your lineups and which ones you should send to the bench.
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QB Starts - Week 10 Fantasy Football
Caleb Williams - QB, Chicago Bears vs. New York Giants
Williams threw for 280 passing yards and three touchdowns against the Cincinnati Bengals last weekend. He would finish Week 9 as the overall QB1.
Oh my god!!!! Caleb Williams to Coleston Loveland for a 58-yard TD and the lead with 17 seconds remaining. WOW!!! pic.twitter.com/Qf1JqivHpM https://t.co/n9Mho3nTaD
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) November 2, 2025
Williams draws another tasty matchup this week as the Giants have allowed the fourth-most PPR points per game to opposing quarterbacks. This game has shootout potential, and that makes Williams a fine play in this matchup. Start him as a QB1.
Marcus Mariota - QB, Washington Commanders vs. Detroit Lions
Mariota is once again filling in for an injured Jayden Daniels. He will go against a Detroit defense that ranks second in FTN Fantasy’s defensive passing DVOA but also has allowed the ninth most fantasy points per game to opposing signal-callers.
Even against a depleted Commanders receiver corps and backup quarterback, Detroit’s secondary remains a liability in this game. Mariota is also a threat to use his legs, and that will help elevate his floor. Start him as a QB2 in superflex and two-quarterback formats.
J.J. McCarthy - QB, Minnesota Vikings vs. Baltimore Ravens
McCarthy returned to the Vikings lineup last weekend and helped lead the team to an upset win over the Detroit Lions. This game sets up as another where McCarthy could have success.
Baltimore’s defense has played better since its bye, but it still ranks 21st in defensive passing DVOA and has allowed the fifth-most passing yards per game. Minnesota’s skill players will seriously test this unit. There's a good chance McCarthy can exploit the holes in Baltimore’s defense and deliver another strong fantasy performance.
Consider him a viable streamer in single quarterback leagues and a solid QB2 in two quarterback formats.
QB Sits - Week 10 Fantasy Football
Aaron Rodgers - QB, Pittsburgh Steelers at Los Angeles Chargers
The Chargers' defense ranks fourth in PFF’s pass coverage grade, and they’ve allowed the fourth-fewest fantasy points per game to opposing quarterbacks. This game also projects as a low-scoring, defensive battle. That would mean few scoring opportunities for Rodgers and the Steelers' offense.
Rodgers has played better than some expected this year, but this is not the time to trust him in your lineups. Leave him on the bench this week.
Jordan Love - QB, Green Bay Packers vs. Philadelphia Eagles
Love and the entire Packers offense are coming off a total clunker against the Carolina Panthers last week. They also lost star tight end Tucker Kraft for the season with a torn ACL. That loss will certainly hurt Love’s fantasy value moving forward.
Even though Philadelphia’s defense has struggled against opposing quarterbacks at times this year, this just feels like a tough spot to trust Love. Green Bay’s offensive line could also struggle to protect Love in this game, and he is losing pass-catchers by the minute.
Consider him a low-end QB2 in superflex leagues, and gamers in single quarterback leagues should look elsewhere for a streamer.
Trevor Lawrence - QB, Jacksonville Jaguars at Houston Texans
Lawrence salvaged his fantasy day last weekend against the Raiders by scoring two rushing touchdowns. However, he really struggled as a passer in that game.
That was concerning because Lawrence should have been able to take advantage of a poor Raiders defense. Things won’t get any easier this weekend as the Texans rank first in defensive passing DVOA and allow the fourth-fewest passing yards per game in the NFL.
Expect Lawrence to struggle in this game, and don’t rely on him to find the endzone again with his legs. Leave him on the bench for this weekend.
RB Starts - Week 10 Fantasy Football
Kyle Monangai - RB, Chicago Bears vs. New York Giants
Monangai is coming off a career game last week against the Cincinnati Bengals, but D’Andre Swift returns this weekend. However, Monangai may have forced his way into some kind of timeshare following his Week 9 effort.
It’s a great spot to start him as the Giants rank 32nd in defensive rushing DVOA and allow 150 rushing yards per game.
Don’t expect the same type of performance we saw last weekend, as Swift’s return caps Monangai’s ceiling. But he can still be a viable flex play for gamers. Start him as such.
Kenneth Walker III - RB, Seattle Seahawks vs. Arizona Cardinals
The Cardinals have been a middling team against opposing running backs, so this isn’t necessarily a plus matchup for Walker. However, there was a big development in the Seahawks' backfield last week.
Walker not only beat out Zach Charbonnet in snaps and total touches, but he also received more goal-line work than Charbonnet. Per Fantasy Points Data Suite, Walker had 67% of the team's carries inside the five-yard line last week. Charbonnet did not have a single carry inside the five-yard line in Week 9. This is a major development and could signal that the team is getting ready to ramp up Walker’s workload and make him the featured back.
We’ll see if that’s the case, but this development is certainly encouraging for his fantasy value. Start Walker as a mid-range RB2 with upside for much more.
Devin Singletary - RB, New York Giants at Chicago Bears
Singletary out-snapped and out-produced Tyrone Tracy Jr. last week against the San Francisco 49ers. He also functioned as the team’s goal-line back, and it appears he is the Giants' back to own as opposed to Tracy.
Chicago’s run defense has been an issue throughout the year, and the team ranks 25th in defensive rushing DVOA. The Bears have also allowed the 10th-most PPR points per game to opposing backs. This could be a sneaky spot for Singletary to have a solid week and find the endzone.
It’s gross, but if you need a “break glass in case of emergency” RB2 or a desperation flex, Singletary is your guy.
RB Sits - Week 10 Fantasy Football
Nick Chubb and Woody Marks - RBs, Houston Texans vs. Jacksonville Jaguars
C.J. Stroud will miss this weekend’s game due to a concussion. Davis Mills will start in his place and will be a clear downgrade for the offense.
Jacksonville’s run defense has been pretty strong so far in 2025. The Jaguars rank seventh in defensive DVOA and have allowed the ninth-fewest PPR points per game to opposing backs.
We should expect this to be a defensive game with little offensive production from both teams. This doesn’t look like a great spot to throw Marks or Chubb into lineups this week. Consider other options.
Alvin Kamara - RB, New Orleans Saints at Carolina Panthers
It looks like Father Time is finally catching up to a long-time fantasy football stalwart. Through nine games, Kamara is averaging a career-worst 3.6 yards per carry and 41.9 rushing yards per game.
His playing time has also been on the decline. Since Week 4, Kamara has only played more than 63% of offensive snaps one time.
Even though the Panthers don’t have an elite run defense, it is hard to trust Kamara given his role, poor play, and the current state of the Saints' offense. Consider other options for this week.
Jacory Croskey-Merritt - RB, Washington Commanders vs. Detroit Lions
Croskey-Merritt has finished outside the top 24 backs in PPR leagues for the last four weeks. He will have a hard time breaking that streak this weekend.
The Detroit Lions have done exceptionally well in limiting opposing backs. Detroit ranks fourth in PFF’s rushing defense grade and allows the third-fewest PPR points per game to opposing backs.
It’s a shame Daniels has been injured and Washington’s season has gone off the rails because Croskey-Merritt is a talented player. It would have been fun to see what he could accomplish in an ideal situation.
For now, though, gamers should leave him on the bench as this doesn’t look like the spot where he’ll bust out of his slump.
WR Starts - Week 10 Fantasy Football
Jordan Addison - WR, Minnesota Vikings vs. Baltimore Ravens
Addison had a disappointing game in Week 9, but could be set to bounce back in Week 10. The Ravens' defense has played better since coming out of their bye, but they have still struggled against opposing wide receivers. Baltimore has allowed the third-most PPR points per game to wide receivers and has allowed the 10th-most receiving yards to the position, too.
Look for Vikings quarterback McCarthy to build upon his strong Week 9 effort and post another quality outing here. If he does, then Addison is in position for a huge game. Start him in all formats.
Jameson Williams - WR, Detroit Lions at Washington Commanders
Williams was a very popular breakout pick before the year. However, he has failed to emerge as anything more than a boom/bust WR3.
This week is shaping up to be a fantastic spot to throw him to lineups, as the Commanders rank 24th in defensive passing DVOA. Washington also allows the fourth-most passing yards per game to opposing offenses.
The Detroit passing attack shouldn't face much resistance in this game, and that means Williams is live for a few splash plays. Start him as a WR3 or flex play.
Rome Odunze - WR, Chicago Bears vs. New York Giants
Odunze let managers down in a big way last week when he posted a goose egg against the Cincinnati Bengals. This is a great spot for him to bounce back, though, as the Giants allow the eighth-most PPR points per game to opposing receivers.
We are likely to see the Bears deploy another run-heavy game plan here, but Odunze does draw a decent matchup in RotoBaller’s Week 10 WR/CB matchup chart. He is more than capable of taking advantage of this matchup and finding the endzone once or twice. Keep Odunze in your lineups this week.
WR Sits - Week 10 Fantasy Football
D.K. Metcalf - WR, Pittsburgh Steelers at Los Angeles Chargers
Metcalf continues to be plagued by inconsistent volume and the Steelers' run-heavy attack. Now he faces a Chargers defense that ranks fourth in PFF’s pass coverage grade and allows the third-fewest passing yards per game in the NFL.
In what should be a defensive game, Metcalf could let fantasy managers down in a big way this weekend. Leave him on the bench in favor of other options.
Marvin Harrison Jr. - WR, Arizona Cardinals at Seattle Seahawks
Harrison is coming off a 7-96-1 game in Week 9, where he finished as the PPR WR6.
Touchdown Marvin Harrison Jr.!
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Jacoby Brissett seems to be good news for Harrison's fantasy value as opposed to Kyler Murray. However, managers may want to temper expectations for this week, as the Seahawks have been very stingy against wide receivers.
Seattle ranks second in DVOA against opposing WR1s and allows just 43.7 receiving yards per game to the position. The Seahawks also rank fourth in defensive passing DVOA.
This looks like a spot where Brissett and the Arizona passing game could struggle. That means it's best to leave Harrison on the bench.
Josh Downs - WR, Indianapolis Colts vs. Atlanta Falcons
Downs has been running hot and has scored a touchdown in three consecutive games. However, that streak could end this weekend.
Atlanta’s season is starting to head in the wrong direction, but the team has been effective at limiting opposing pass-catchers. The Falcons allow the seventh-fewest PPR points per game as well as the second-fewest receptions to wide receivers.
This could be a game where Indianapolis turns to Jonathan Taylor and its ground game to secure a victory. That would also mean bad news for Downs’ fantasy outlook.
This all points to Downs being a sit, and gamers would be wise to fade him this weekend.
TE Starts - Week 10 Fantasy Football
Dalton Schultz - TE, Houston Texans vs. Jacksonville Jaguars
Jacksonville ranks 25th in DVOA against opposing tight ends and just allowed Brock Bowers to post a 12-127-3 line against them last week.
The Texans will be starting Mills in this game, but that may not be a bad thing for Schultz. He posted a 6-77-0 line on eight targets in Week 9, even with Mills filling in for an injured Stroud.
This is a great spot to throw Schultz into lineups. Gamers should consider him one of the top streaming options for this weekend.
Kyle Pitts Sr. - TE, Atlanta Falcons at Indianapolis Colts
Pitts let managers down in a plus matchup last week. However, he still played 95% of offensive snaps and saw seven targets for the third straight game.
He draws another good matchup in Week 10 as the Colts allow 76.8 receiving yards per game to tight ends and rank 28th in DVOA against the position.
Pitts’ playing time has been consistent, and the targets have been there. It’s only a matter of time before he explodes for a huge outing. Gamers should fire up Pitts as a backend TE1.
Cade Otton - TE, Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. New England Patriots
The Patriots allow an average of 65.2 receiving yards per game to opposing tight ends. New England has also allowed the ninth-most receptions and PPR points per game to the position.
With Tampa Bay still down several of its top wide receivers, this projects as a game where Otton could flourish. Consider him one of the best streaming options for Week 10.
TE Sits - Week 10 Fantasy Football
Luke Musgrave - TE, Green Bay Packers vs. Philadelphia Eagles
Musgrave was a popular waiver addition following the season-ending injury to star tight end Tucker Kraft. However, gamers may want to hold off on immediately inserting him into fantasy lineups.
Philadelphia allows the third-fewest PPR points per game to opposing tight ends and ranks first in DVOA against the position.
While there is some potential for Musgrave to emerge as one of the top options in Green Bay’s passing attack, this does not look like the week where that happens. Consider other streaming options this weekend.
Mason Taylor - TE, New York Jets vs. Cleveland Browns
Taylor is one of the more talented rookie tight ends from the 2025 NFL Draft and has looked the part as a future stud TE1. We may want to temper our expectations for this week, though, as the Browns' defense is one of the best in the NFL.
Cleveland has also been very good against opposing tight ends. The Browns rank fifth in DVOA against the position and allow just 47.2 receiving yards per game to the position. Cleveland has also allowed the seventh-fewest receptions and ninth-fewest receiving yards to tight ends, too.
While Taylor is undeniably talented, this is not a great matchup for the rookie. Leave him on the bench in favor of other streaming options.
Pat Freiermuth - TE, Pittsburgh Steelers at Los Angeles Chargers
Freiermuth has played more than 65% of offensive snaps in just one game this season. He's had more than four targets and 31 receiving yards in just one game, too. Now, Freiermuth faces a Chargers defense that allows just 35.7 receiving yards per game to the position.
There are just too many factors working against Freiermuth to consider starting him in any format this week. Throw in a bad matchup, and it's safe to say that Freiermuth should remain off the streaming radar in Week 10.
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