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De'Aaron Fox Upgraded to Available Against Golden State
San Antonio Spurs guard De'Aaron Fox (hip) is available for Friday's matchup with the Golden State Warriors after being listed as questionable with left-hip soreness. Fox is coming off 17 points, nine assists, four rebounds, and three steals in Wednesday's win over Chicago. The 28-year-old is averaging 14.2 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 6.2 assists through 12 games while shooting 51.4% from the field. Dylan Harper handed out 10 assists Wednesday, giving San Antonio another capable creator, but Fox remains firmly in his usual lead-guard role now that he's been cleared.
Source: Tom Orsborn
Source: Tom Orsborn
Chimere Dike an Interesting Deep-League Dart Throw
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Chimere Dike put up the best offensive performance of his young career in Week 9 at Cincy, catching five of six targets for 71 yards and his first receiving touchdown of the season. Dike now has 11 catches for 124 yards and a touchdown on just 14 targets this year, so one game obviously isn't enough to establish a dependable fantasy role. However, this week gives him a legitimate opportunity to build on it. Carnell Tate has been ruled out, and while Dike is listed as Calvin Ridley's backup on the depth chart, he played 82% of offensive snaps last week compared to 52% for Ridley. Dike remains very risky for standard fantasy lineups, but managers in deeper leagues should at least take notice after his performance before the bye. He's a boom-or-bust flex option and an intriguing DFS play rather than a conventional start.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Darnell Washington Has Streaming Appeal Against Bengals
Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Darnell Washington finished as a top-12 fantasy option at his position in two of his last three games before the team's Week 9 bye and should remain involved against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 10. Despite allowing just one touchdown to opposing tight ends this season, Cincinnati is still a favorable matchup, surrendering the 10th-most fantasy points per game and the fourth-most receiving yards to the position. Washington offers upside because of his usage near the goal line, as the 25-year-old has garnered at least one red-zone target from quarterback Aaron Rodgers in five consecutive games. His snap share alongside fellow tight end Pat Freiermuth makes him difficult to rely on, but fantasy managers in need of a streaming option can consider Washington in what projects to be a high-scoring game.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Pat Freiermuth Gets Enticing Matchup in Week 10
Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth has been outproduced by teammate Darnell Washington in recent weeks and will look to bounce back against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 10. Freiermuth has delivered several big fantasy performances against Cincinnati throughout his career, but he was held to just two catches for 30 yards when these division rivals last met in Week 3. Although the Bengals have allowed only one touchdown to an opposing tight end this season, they are still giving up the fourth-most receiving yards and the 10th-most fantasy points per game to the position. Still, it's difficult to trust Freiermuth at this point given his inconsistent role and snap split with Washington. Fantasy managers in need of a streaming option can take a shot on Freiermuth in what projects to be a high-scoring affair, but the 28-year-old should not be considered a dependable fantasy asset.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Gunnar Helm an Intriguing TE Streamer in Week 10
Tennessee Titans tight end Gunnar Helm finally showed signs of becoming a bigger part of the passing attack before the bye, catching five of a career-high nine targets for 76 yards against Cincinnati. The 76 yards were easily his best total of the season and his short professional career. More importantly for Week 10, Carnell Tate's absence removes the Titans' leader in targets and receiving yards from the lineup, potentially opening additional opportunities in the middle of the field for Helm. The matchup isn't particularly favorable, however. Jacksonville has held opposing tight ends to 32 catches for 250 yards through eight games and is allowing only 10.3 PPR fantasy points per game to the position, the fourth-fewest in the league. The Jaguars have been even tougher recently, allowing tight ends just seven total catches for 42 yards over their last three games. Helm's increased involvement before the bye and Tate's absence make him an interesting streaming option, but he's still better viewed as a TE2 than a confident fantasy start.
Source: Pro Football Reference
Source: Pro Football Reference
Dejounte Murray Requests a Trade From the Pelicans
New Orleans Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray has requested a trade, with agent Rich Paul and team officials working toward a resolution, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. Murray is averaging 13.4 points, 4.6 rebounds, 4.4 assists, and 1.6 steals through nine games, well below his usual offensive production. Phoenix has reportedly shown interest, though no trade talks have developed yet. Jeremiah Fears would stand to gain the most if Murray is moved or held out, after averaging a larger playmaking role during Murray's three-game personal absence and handing out a career-high 13 assists against Sacramento. Herbert Jones could also move back into the starting five.
Source: Shams Charania
Source: Shams Charania
Wan'Dale Robinson Offers Modest PPR Flex Appeal in Week 10
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson entered the bye after one of his better performances of the season, catching six passes for 57 yards and a touchdown against Cincinnati. He now leads Tennessee with 35 receptions on 50 targets while adding 262 yards and three touchdowns through eight games. The yardage remains underwhelming even for a short area guy like Robinson, but his Week 10 outlook gets a significant boost with Carnell Tate ruled out once again due to a shoulder injury. Tate leads Tennessee with 51 targets and 413 receiving yards, leaving a sizable chunk of the passing offense up for grabs. Jacksonville has allowed 1,396 receiving yards to wide receivers this season, but only four touchdowns to the position, and opposing receivers have produced roughly league-average fantasy numbers overall. The matchup isn't ideal, but Robinson's essential role should give him a relatively safe path to targets. He is a reasonable PPR flex this week, although Tennessee's inconsistent passing offense still limits his ceiling.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Tommy Tremble Should Be Left Out of Lineups Versus Saints
Carolina Panthers tight end Tommy Tremble finished with over 10 half-PPR points for the second time this season in Week 9, drawing six targets, catching four of them for 24 yards, and scoring a touchdown. His six targets are the most he has seen this year, and he also saw the field the most in a game at a 70% snap rate, which is encouraging. However, his improvements coincided with his talented wide receiver teammates, Tetairoa McMillan and Jalen Coker, drawing only 11 combined targets, a number that the duo usually easily surpasses. Fellow tight end Darren Waller also received 10 targets and scored a touchdown, which further supports their Week 9 opponent, the Denver Broncos, being a soft TE matchup so far this season. The New Orleans Saints, the Panthers' Week 10 opponent, are close to the top quarter of the league for both most fantasy points and touchdowns allowed to the tight end position, presenting another opportunity for the tight end duo. Even so, Tremble is not a likely candidate to repeat his performance and is not the preferred Panthers tight end to roster. Tremble can remain on the waiver wire/bench this week versus the Saints.
Source: Fantasy Points Data Suite
Source: Fantasy Points Data Suite
Germie Bernard Could Surprise in Week 10
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Germie Bernard was relatively quiet in Weeks 7 and 8 after breaking out in Week 6, but he'll look to get back on track following the team's Week 9 bye. His first opportunity to do so comes against the division-rival Cincinnati Bengals in a primetime matchup on Sunday Night Football. Cincinnati ranks middle-of-the-pack against fantasy receivers this season, but its pass defense has been subpar overall and particularly vulnerable to production from the slot. The Bengals surrender the second-most fantasy points per game to slot receivers, where Bernard lines up nearly 50% of the time. Pittsburgh's receiver room remains thin due to injuries to Roman Wilson (finger) and Michael Pittman Jr. (foot), so Bernard should see plenty of playing time alongside DK Metcalf, even with Ben Skowronek (calf) back in the mix. Assuming the Steelers need to throw to keep pace with Cincinnati's high-powered passing attack, Bernard carries some upside into this matchup and is worth considering as a WR3 or flex option in most formats.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Quentin Grimes Expects to Play Sunday in Phoenix
Los Angeles Lakers guard/forward Quentin Grimes (finger) expects to play Sunday against the Phoenix Suns after missing the last two games with a right finger sprain, according to Benjamin Royer of the Orange County Register. Grimes is averaging 8.0 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 2.5 assists through 11 appearances, though he's shooting just 24.2% from three. Collin Sexton (head) stepped up with 18 points and six assists off the bench Monday against Atlanta, but Grimes' return would add another option to the Lakers' perimeter rotation. Until his jumper comes around, Grimes remains a limited fantasy option.
Source: Benjamin Royer
Source: Benjamin Royer
Tyjae Spears Should Not Be In Lineups Against Jacksonville
Tennessee Titans running back Tyjae Spears (knee) returns from the bye still searching for a meaningful role in the offense. Spears has only 18 carries for 66 yards through six appearances this season, although his 15 receptions on 17 targets have at least given him a shred of value as a passing-down option. He missed Tennessee's last game against Cincinnati with a knee injury and opened this week by sitting out Wednesday's practice before progressing to limited Thursday and full participation Friday. Spears is officially questionable for Sunday. Even if active, this is not the spot to trust him. Jacksonville has allowed the fifth-fewest rushing yards in football, while Tony Pollard is coming off a 21-carry, 117-yard performance that further solidified his position as the bell cow in this backfield. Spears could pick up a few receptions if Tennessee is playing from behind, but there is nowhere near enough volume to consider him a normal fantasy starter. He's a desperation PPR flex at best and should remain on the bench or waivers in most formats.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Luka Doncic Expected to Suit Up Sunday Against Phoenix
Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (ankle) is expected to be available for Sunday's matchup with the Phoenix Suns, according to head coach JJ Redick. Doncic tweaked his right ankle late in Wednesday's win over Milwaukee but still finished with 32 points, five rebounds, five assists, and two steals in 32 minutes. ESPN's Shams Charania reported that the 27-year-old woke up Thursday without pain, another encouraging sign ahead of Sunday. Doncic is averaging a league-leading 38.6 points with 7.5 rebounds and 7.6 assists. If Austin Reaves (heel) sits, even more of the Lakers' offense should run through Doncic.
Source: Mark Medina
Source: Mark Medina
Tony Pollard's Volume Keeps Him in RB2 Conversation
Tennessee Titans running back Tony Pollard went into the Week 9 bye after two monster performances of 28-plus fantasy points, rushing 46 times for 256 yards and five touchdowns over the past two weeks. He has also established himself as the clear engine of Tennessee's offense of late, averaging more than 21 carries per game over his past three outings. Pollard appeared on the injury report this week with a finger issue, but he practiced fully on Wednesday and Friday and carries no injury designation into Sunday. The matchup is a much bigger concern. Jacksonville has surrendered just 714 rushing yards through eight games, fifth-fewest in the league, while allowing only 3.7 yards per carry and five rushing touchdowns. Opposing running backs are averaging just 15.9 PPR points per game as an entire position group against the Jaguars, second-fewest in the NFL. Tennessee will also be without starting guard Peter Skoronski, which doesn't help an already inconsistent run-blocking unit. Pollard's workload and goal-line role keep him in the RB2 conversation, but fantasy managers should temper expectations after his Week 8 and 9 explosions.
Source: The Football Database
Source: The Football Database
Austin Reaves Considered Day-to-Day
Los Angeles Lakers guard/forward Austin Reaves (heel) is considered day-to-day after suffering a left heel bruise in Wednesday's win over Milwaukee. Reaves finished with 18 points, five assists, three rebounds, and three steals in 25 minutes before exiting in the third quarter. X-rays were negative, and head coach JJ Redick said the injury is minor enough that Reaves and the team decided against further imaging. The 28-year-old is averaging 24.7 points and 4.7 assists while shooting 40.9% from three. If he can't play Sunday at Phoenix, Collin Sexton (head) and Quentin Grimes (finger) could take on larger backcourt roles.
Source: Marc Stein
Source: Marc Stein
Terrance Ferguson Won't Return in Week 10
Los Angeles Rams tight end Terrance Ferguson (ankle, hamstring) did not practice all week and has been ruled out for the Week 10 game on Sunday against the division-rival Arizona Cardinals, as expected, according to Blaine Grisak of Sports Illustrated. Just when Ferguson was getting ready to return from Injured Reserve to play last weekend against the Washington Commanders from an ankle sprain, the 23-year-old second-year tight end injured his hamstring in practice last Friday and is expected to be sidelined another couple of weeks. The Rams have already opened his 21-day practice window to return from IR, though, and head coach Sean McVay acknowledged this week that Ferguson is now in danger of missing the rest of the season. Meanwhile, Rams receivers Puka Nacua (knee, toe), Davante Adams (hamstring), and Jordan Whittington (back) have all joined Ferguson on IR, so quarterback Matthew Stafford is lacking healthy bodies to throw the football to. With Ferguson still out in Week 10 against the Cardinals and Davis Allen (oblique) questionable, both tight ends Tyler Higbee and Colby Parkinson could reward savvy fantasy managers who stream them this weekend in a favorable matchup against Arizona. Ferguson's new injury makes him a lot harder to stash in fantasy leagues, with the possibility that he doesn't make it back in 2026. He is currently rostered in only 16% of Yahoo leagues.
Source: Sports Illustrated - Blaine Grisak
Source: Sports Illustrated - Blaine Grisak
