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Nov 14, 2026, 2:33 PM ET

Los Angeles Rams kicker Brandon McManus is an appealing streamer for Sunday's Week 10 contest against the Arizona Cardinals. McManus has been money since signing with the Rams, going 10-for-10 on extra points and 3-for-3 on field goals across three games. For several years now, Rams kickers have been riskier fantasy options because they don't often attempt field goals. In many cases, the team will either score a touchdown or go for it on fourth down, leading to fewer high-value field goal attempts. That wasn't the case for McManus last week, as he attempted two field goals, and that might also not be the case in Week 10. The Rams will be without both Davante Adams (hamstring) and Puka Nacua (knee) on Sunday, and with a less potent offense, we may see them stall in field goal range more often. That bodes well for McManus, who ranks as the overall K13 in RotoBaller's latest fantasy football rankings for Week 10. He also gets a somewhat favorable matchup against the Cardinals, who have allowed a decent average of 1.6 field goals per game this year. While we do view McManus as a solid streamer, he's not someone you'll be committed to for the rest of the season. Notably, he has a Week 11 bye, so he can be dropped in most leagues after he serves his purpose in your Week 10 lineups.--Andersen Pickard
Source: RotoBaller

Nov 14, 2026, 2:27 PM ET

New England Patriots kicker Andy Borregales has a shaky track record so far this season, and a tough matchup against the Detroit Lions makes him an unreliable fantasy football option for Week 10. Borregales hasn't handled a very high volume of field goals this season, as he's just 10-for-13 in that category through nine weeks. To his credit, he is 23-for-24 on extra points, but those aren't particularly high-value kicks in fantasy football. Kickers need a high volume of converted field goals to offer weekly fantasy appeal, and the second-year kicker from Miami hasn't demonstrated that level of stability yet. To make matters worse, he gets a very difficult matchup this week against the Lions. Detroit has allowed the third-fewest fantasy points per game to opposing kickers this year, as well as the second-fewest field goal conversions per game. As a result, Borregales ranks as the overall K20 in RotoBaller's latest fantasy football rankings for Week 10. The Patriots' respectable scoring offense gives him some streaming appeal in extremely deep leagues, but for the most part, he can be left on waivers.--Andersen Pickard
Source: RotoBaller

Nov 14, 2026, 2:18 PM ET

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Keon Coleman went from three of the team's 33 targets against Baltimore to a team-high six of 29 against Minnesota. He caught three passes for 17 yards in Monday's win. Coleman is rostered in 21% of Yahoo leagues and is worth a bench spot in 14-team PPR leagues heading into Sunday's game at the New York Jets. Josh Allen took a deep shot to Coleman on Buffalo's first drive after halftime, then went back to him from Minnesota's six-yard line. Both passes fell incomplete. Joshua Palmer (hamstring) missed the Minnesota game and went on injured reserve Monday. Palmer drew one target on seven snaps before leaving the Baltimore game, and Coleman's snap share fell from 77% to 61% with Palmer out against Minnesota. Coleman's 49 offensive snaps still led Buffalo's receivers, ahead of DJ Moore (47) and Khalil Shakir (42). He reached six targets three times before Monday and finished with at least 59 receiving yards in each of those games, including 116 against the New England Patriots.--Bruno Mulé
Source: RotoBaller

Nov 14, 2026, 2:15 PM ET

The Los Angeles Rams rank #1 among D/ST units in RotoBaller's Week 10 fantasy football rankings. The Rams are gearing up for a very favorable matchup against the Arizona Cardinals, who will be starting third-string rookie quarterback Carson Beck on Sunday. Once Beck takes the field, he'll make his NFL debut, and he'll be doing so with a very weak supporting cast. At the skill positions, Arizona enters this week without running back Jeremiyah Love (ankle) and wide receiver Michael Wilson (neck). There is a tremendous opportunity for the Rams D/ST, led by veteran stars Myles Garrett and Aaron Donald, to feast this week. The Rams were fantastic last week against the Commanders with 13 points allowed, four sacks, four forced fumbles, and two fumble recoveries, and we'd expect them to remain very productive on Sunday in Arizona. Simply put, the Rams are the best D/ST unit in fantasy football this week, so they should be started in all leagues ahead of this extremely favorable matchup.--Andersen Pickard
Source: RotoBaller

Nov 14, 2026, 2:10 PM ET

The Carolina Panthers have officially ruled running back Jonathon Brooks (abdomen) out for the Week 10 game on Sunday against the division-rival New Orleans Saints, according to Joe Person of The Athletic. Brooks was listed as doubtful on Friday's final injury report, but after returning to practice this week, he will remain on Injured Reserve for another week. The oft-injured 23-year-old will now not be eligible to return for the Panthers until Week 11 at home against the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday, Nov. 22. With Brooks still out of the backfield picture in Carolina, Chuba Hubbard will have another opportunity to see the lion's share of the touches for the Panthers this weekend in New Orleans against the Saints. Brooks has not played since the win over the division-rival Atlanta Falcons on Sept. 20 due to a core-muscle injury, and he had only nine carries for 30 yards in the first two games of the season, while also catching two of three targets for 43 yards as a receiver. When fully healthy, Brooks will serve in a change-of-pace role as the RB2 behind Hubbard, giving him stash appeal in fantasy football leagues for depth at the position or as a direct handcuff to Hubbard.--Keith Hernandez
Source: The Athletic - Joe Person

Nov 14, 2026, 2:02 PM ET

The Carolina Panthers are activating wide receiver Xavier Legette (hamstring) from Injured Reserve ahead of Sunday's Week 10 divisional clash against the New Orleans Saints, according to Alex Zietlow of The Charlotte Observer. However, Legette's status is still "questionable" with a knee injury, but the writing is on the wall that he will play for the first time since the team's win over the division-rival Atlanta Falcons back on Sept. 20. The 25-year-old will likely play a somewhat limited role against the Saints if he is active, as expected, after missing each of the last six games. Even without any restrictions, fantasy managers should not be trusting Legette in a starting flex spot in most leagues, as he comes into Sunday's game as the team's clear WR3 behind Tetairoa McMillan and Jalen Coker. The former first-rounder has been a bust for Carolina through two-plus seasons in the NFL, and he caught just two of his six targets for 64 yards in two games played to start the 2026 season before landing on IR.--Keith Hernandez
Source: The Charlotte Observer - Alex Zietlow

Nov 14, 2026, 1:52 PM ET

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Tutu Atwell should occupy a larger role than usual in Week 10 against the Arizona Cardinals, but he's still a somewhat risky play in fantasy football. Atwell has historically operated as a deep threat on offense, which gives him high upside, but also an incredibly low floor. Now that Davante Adams (hamstring) and Puka Nacua (knee) are both on injured reserve, the Rams may look to adjust Atwell's role so that he can contribute more often in a passing offense that is suddenly very short-staffed. Second-year wideout Konata Mumpfield projects as the Rams' No. 1 receiver this week, but Atwell is likely the No. 2 and could just as easily lead the receiver room in catches or yards. He's also heading into a favorable matchup, as the Cardinals have allowed the second-most receiving touchdowns and the eighth-most fantasy points to wide receivers in 2026. Atwell's increased role and favorable matchup are intriguing, but managers should still be hesitant to start him immediately because of his modest numbers (seven catches and 99 yards across seven games) this year. As a result, Atwell ranks as the overall WR56 in RotoBaller's latest Week 10 fantasy football rankings.--Andersen Pickard
Source: RotoBaller

Nov 14, 2026, 1:46 PM ET

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Konata Mumpfield is likely headed for a larger role in Week 10 against the Arizona Cardinals after Puka Nacua (knee) was placed on injured reserve. Nacua joined Davante Adams (hamstring) and tight end Terrance Ferguson (ankle, hamstring) on IR, leaving a ton of vacated targets for players like Mumpfield to pick up. With that being said, the 24-year-old has been pretty quiet on offense this season, catching just 11 passes for 162 yards and one touchdown through nine games, so he's not an immediate must-start receiver. With that being said, we can't blame him too much for his reduced production when he was stuck behind Adams and Nacua on the depth chart. Now, he'll have an opportunity to prove himself as a fantasy-relevant receiver and one of Matthew Stafford's favorite targets for the next few weeks. We're still hesitant to roll him out in fantasy lineups, but at the very least, he's an intriguing stash in 12+ team leagues given his new role in a historically pass-heavy offense. His chance to make a good impression should be aided by a favorable matchup, as the Cardinals have allowed the eighth-most fantasy points to wide receivers in 2026.--Andersen Pickard
Source: RotoBaller

Nov 14, 2026, 1:39 PM ET

Los Angeles Rams tight end Colby Parkinson should emerge as one of Matthew Stafford's favorite targets in Week 10 against the Arizona Cardinals. The Rams' passing game is dealing with numerous injuries at the wide receiver and tight end positions, leaving a great opportunity for Parkinson to lead the team in passing volume. Most notably, the Rams lost Puka Nacua (knee), Davante Adams (hamstring), and Terrance Ferguson (ankle, hamstring) to injured reserve. Parkinson should build on his recent success, which includes a stat line of 14 catches, 92 yards, and one touchdown over his last three games. He should also benefit from a favorable matchup against the Cardinals, who have allowed the sixth-most touchdowns and fifth-most fantasy points to tight ends in 2026. While Parkinson does face some competition from Tyler Higbee, the former has been far more productive in the passing game over the past four weeks. As it stands, Parkinson ranks as the overall TE16 in RotoBaller's Week 10 fantasy football rankings, but he also has top-12 upside.--Andersen Pickard
Source: RotoBaller

Nov 14, 2026, 1:32 PM ET

The Houston Texans added running back Dare Ogunbowale to their practice squad and elevated him to the 53-man active roster on Saturday for Sunday's Week 10 game against the Cleveland Browns, according to Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle. The Texans needed some RB depth behind Woody Marks now that David Montgomery (groin) has been ruled out for a fourth straight game this weekend. The 32-year-old veteran will return to Houston after being released from the roster on Thursday. In his five appearances for the Texans this year, he has mostly worked in a special teams role and has not had a single carry while catching his only target for a three-yard gain. With Montgomery having a better chance to make his return for next Thursday night's game against the division-rival Indianapolis Colts in Week 11, Ogunbowale could find himself back on the open market very soon. Ogunbowale will not be a realistic starting fantasy option in Week 10 while working on special teams for the Texans in Cleveland.--Keith Hernandez
Source: Houston Chronicle - Jonathan M. Alexander

Nov 14, 2026, 1:24 PM ET

The Houston Texans have ruled out running back David Montgomery (groin) for Sunday's Week 10 game on the road against the Cleveland Browns due to an ongoing groin injury, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. Montgomery returned to practice this week and is making progress, but the 29-year-old will end up missing a fourth straight game. His absence will be good news for Woody Marks, who will once again operate as Houston's primary running back this weekend, giving him RB2 upside against the Browns. Montgomery scored two rushing touchdowns in his debut with the Texans in the Week 1 loss to the Buffalo Bills, but outside of that, he has been a disappointment for his fantasy managers in 2026. The former third-round pick by the Chicago Bears in 2019 from Iowa State is averaging a paltry 2.7 yards per carry for 138 rushing yards and two touchdowns in just five games played through nine weeks, and when he returns, he will be a touchdown-dependent RB3/flex while sharing touches with Marks. Monty's next chance to make his return will come in a Week 11 contest against the division-rival Indianapolis Colts on Thursday Night Football. With a quick turnaround next week, consider Montgomery questionable for that contest.--Keith Hernandez
Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter

Nov 14, 2026, 1:09 PM ET

Los Angeles Rams tight end Tyler Higbee has been a disappointment in fantasy football lately, consistently failing to meet his projections in most leagues. Expectations have been high for Higbee with Davante Adams (hamstring) and Terrance Ferguson (ankle, hamstring) out, but he has produced a modest eight catches, 63 yards, zero touchdowns, and one fumble over his last four games. During that four-week stretch, he has played roughly 80% of the offensive snaps, so it seems like he's getting closer to making an impact in the passing game. His emergence could finally happen in Week 10 against the Arizona Cardinals, as star receiver Puka Nacua (knee) has joined Adams and Ferguson on injured reserve. Between the two of them, Nacua and Adams were averaging 21.5 targets per game, so there are plenty of vacated targets to be distributed to players like Higbee and fellow tight end Colby Parkinson. There's a realistic path for both Higbee and Parkinson to contribute in fantasy football this week, although the latter has been far more impressive over the last four weeks. Still, Higbee is hanging around as the overall TE12 in RotoBaller's Week 10 fantasy football rankings, which makes him a solid starter in 12+ team leagues. Part of this ranking may be driven by a favorable matchup against the Cardinals, who have allowed the sixth-most touchdowns and fifth-most fantasy points to tight ends in 2026. Higbee caught four passes for 22 yards in his last game against Arizona this year, while Parkinson had five catches, 31 yards, and a touchdown in that contest.--Andersen Pickard
Source: RotoBaller

Nov 14, 2026, 1:02 PM ET

New England Patriots wide receiver DeMario Douglas is already a very appealing WR3/flex option for Week 10 against the Detroit Lions, and he would jump to the WR2 tier with must-start consideration if A.J. Brown (knee, ankle) doesn't end up playing. Brown is questionable to play, and Douglas has repeatedly shown that he can produce impressive fantasy numbers while operating as Drake Maye's top receiver. Over his last five games, Douglas has 22 catches, 352 yards, and four touchdowns. The most encouraging stat from that stretch is that Douglas has 65+ yards in four of his last five games, so managers can expect consistent production if he doesn't end up with a large catch share or touchdown share. Douglas has been able to produce even when he's not in the No. 1 role, but it's no secret that he would be best positioned for success if both Brown and Romeo Doubs (shoulder, IR) are out of the picture. In addition to his role, this week's matchup also works in Douglas' favor, as the Lions have surrendered the eighth-most catches and the 13th-most receiving yards to opposing wide receivers in 2026. He currently ranks as the overall WR27 in RotoBaller's latest fantasy football rankings for Week 10, with the expectation that he'll move up or down a few spots once Brown's status is confirmed Sunday morning.--Andersen Pickard
Source: RotoBaller

Nov 14, 2026, 12:51 PM ET

New England Patriots wide receiver Mack Hollins has proven to be a very reliable target for Drake Maye when healthy, and as a result, he remains in the WR3/flex conversation for deeper 12+ team leagues. Hollins returned from injured reserve last week and wasted no time getting involved, as he caught three of six targets for 36 yards and a touchdown while maintaining a 68% snap share. The 33-year-old is averaging 5.2 targets per game this season, and he should continue to occupy a large role if A.J. Brown (knee, ankle) can't suit up on Sunday. As of now, Brown is listed as questionable, with Hollins and DeMario Douglas set to lead the way if he doesn't play. In addition to his terrific rapport with Maye, Hollins should benefit from a decent matchup against the Lions, who have surrendered the eighth-most catches and the 13th-most receiving yards to opposing wide receivers in 2026. As it stands, Hollins ranks as the overall WR48 in RotoBaller's Week 10 fantasy rankings, with a little bit of wiggle room to move up or down, depending on Brown's status.--Andersen Pickard
Source: RotoBaller

Nov 14, 2026, 12:45 PM ET

New England Patriots tight end Hunter Henry is holding on to his status as a top-12 fantasy option for at least one more week, as the veteran pass-catcher prepares for a highly favorable Week 10 matchup against the Detroit Lions. On paper, it seemed like Henry may be trending in the wrong direction with wide receiver A.J. Brown (knee, ankle) in the mix to play this week. After all, Brown is capable of being targeted in contested situations and around the goal line, potentially taking away from Henry's volume. However, that's not a concern quite yet, as Henry should overcome any competition concerns with a fantastic matchup on tap. The Lions have allowed the most fantasy points, the most yards, and the most touchdowns to opposing tight ends in 2026, keeping Henry in fringe must-start territory for Week 10. Henry also has an impressive track record of his own lately, catching 25 passes for 290 yards and two touchdowns over his last six games. The 31-year-old may eventually have some sell-high potential in fantasy football, but for now, he's firmly in the "hold and start" conversation. He ranks as the overall TE9 in RotoBaller's latest fantasy football rankings for Week 10.--Andersen Pickard
Source: RotoBaller

Nov 14, 2026, 12:44 PM ET

The Pittsburgh Steelers announced on Saturday that they added tight end Pat Freiermuth (illness) to the Week 10 injury report, and he is questionable to play on Sunday night against the division-rival Cincinnati Bengals due to an illness. This news now makes Freiermuth a pretty shaky tight end streamer for Week 10 action against the Bengals, with the game not kicking off until Sunday evening. It also means that fellow TE Darnell Washington could be a sneaky deep-league streamer at the position against a Bengals defense that has allowed 228.3 passing yards per game through nine weeks, which ranks as the 12th-most in the league. The 28-year-old Freiermuth has been a touchdown-dependent TE2 so far in 2026 in his sixth year in the NFL, with Washington getting more involved in the passing attack. He comes off the team's bye week with 25 catches on 35 targets for 235 yards (9.4 yards per reception) and four touchdowns. Freiermuth has not found the end zone in the last three games since scoring twice in the win over the Indianapolis Colts on Oct. 11. He also has not exceeded 46 yards (which came in the season-opening win over the Atlanta Falcons) all year, giving him a pretty low fantasy ceiling and floor this year.--Keith Hernandez
Source: Pittsburgh Steelers

Nov 14, 2026, 12:39 PM ET

Los Angeles Rams running back Blake Corum continues to operate as the No. 2 option behind Kyren Williams, but that hasn't stopped him from contributing as an impressive fantasy option, and he should continue to be started in many leagues for Week 10 against the Arizona Cardinals. Corum has now scored a touchdown in five consecutive games, and across those five games, he has a total of 48 carries, 285 rushing yards, six catches, 79 receiving yards, and five touchdowns. He is averaging more than 5.9 yards per carry during that stretch of games, too. All in all, Corum has emerged as the overall RB21 in PPR scoring this year, despite playing less than 50% of the snaps in every single game so far. His fantasy outlook was already quite impressive, but he continues to trend up as other members of the Rams' offense deal with injuries. With wide receiver Puka Nacua (knee), wide receiver Davante Adams (hamstring), and tight end Terrance Ferguson (ankle, hamstring) all sidelined, the Rams are expected to run the ball more than usual against the Cardinals. That bodes well for Corum's volume, as well as his ability to extend his touchdown streak to six games. He should continue to be deployed as a low-end RB2 or high-end RB3 against the Cardinals, who have surrendered the ninth-most rushing yards and 12th-most fantasy points to opposing running backs in 2026.--Andersen Pickard
Source: RotoBaller

Nov 14, 2026, 12:35 PM ET

The Indianapolis Colts announced on Saturday that they placed tight end Mo Alie-Cox (groin) on Injured Reserve. Alie-Cox was already ruled out for the Week 10 game this Sunday against the Miami Dolphins, and now he will have to miss at least the next four games due to a groin injury. The Colts have their bye coming in Week 13, so the next time that the 33-year-old will be eligible to play will not come until the Week 15 contest against the division-rival Tennessee Titans on Sunday, Dec. 20. The Colts are running out of healthy tight ends in an offense that just traded away top receivers Keenan Allen and Josh Downs at Tuesday's deadline. Will Mallory (hamstring) has also been ruled out this weekend due to injury, leaving Drew Ogletree and Pharaoh Brown as depth behind starter Tyler Warren against Miami. Alie-Cox continues to be an afterthought in fantasy in a struggling Colts offense, as he caught only four of his six targets for 31 yards and one touchdown in the first nine games of the season before injuring his groin. He should remain on the waiver wire in all fantasy leagues when he returns late in the year.--Keith Hernandez
Source: Indianapolis Colts

Nov 14, 2026, 12:26 PM ET

New York Jets rookie first-round wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr. (ankle), who is listed as questionable for the Week 10 contest on Sunday against the division-rival Buffalo Bills, is expected to be active, sources told CBS Sports' Matt Zenitz. Garrett Wilson (concussion) and Adonai Mitchell (knee), who are also questionable, should be active this weekend as well. Cooper missed time with an ankle injury early in his rookie season, but he returned to catch 11 of his 12 targets for 218 yards and two touchdowns in games against the division-rival New England Patriots and Miami Dolphins before not being targeted at all in the Week 8 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders when Mitchell returned from a finger injury. Mitchell put up a donut last week in the loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, with Cooper catching eight of 11 targets for 58 yards, with Wilson sidelined due to a concussion. All three wideouts should be active on Sunday against the Bills, with Wilson having the safest fantasy floor as quarterback Geno Smith's go-to target. The 22-year-old Cooper has clear upside as the 30th overall pick in this year's draft from Indiana, but there is also plenty of volatility for fantasy managers considering him as a flex option with Wilson set to return in Week 10. RotoBaller has Cooper ranked as the No. 40 fantasy WR this weekend.--Keith Hernandez
Source: CBS Sports - Matt Zenitz

Nov 14, 2026, 12:21 PM ET

New York Jets wide receiver Adonai Mitchell (knee), who is listed as questionable for the Week 10 contest against the division-rival Buffalo Bills on Sunday, is expected to play, sources told Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports. Mitchell popped up on the Week 10 injury report on Friday, but he was a full participant in practice, suggesting he was not dealing with a very serious knee injury. In addition to Mitchell, both Garrett Wilson (concussion) and rookie Omar Cooper Jr. (ankle), who are also listed as questionable, are both expected to play. It will make the 24-year-old Mitchell a pretty risky boom/bust flex option for fantasy managers this weekend, albeit in a good matchup against Buffalo's secondary. He missed some time earlier in the season with a finger injury but exploded for seven catches on nine targets for 142 yards and a touchdown in the Week 8 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders, only to catch zero passes on seven targets in last week's loss to the Kansas City Chiefs with Wilson sidelined due to a concussion. Fantasy managers can consider Mitchell a waiver-wire target for his big-play ability in an improved Jets passing attack, but there is clear volatility with both Wilson and Cooper expected to play against the Bills.--Keith Hernandez
Source: CBS Sports - Matt Zenitz