November 6, 2025
Buffalo Bills running back
Ty Johnson could see increased usage in Week 10. Through eight games, he has logged 17 carries for 72 yards and a touchdown, along with four receptions for 31 yards. With
James Cook (foot/ankle) not practicing, Johnson may be in line for a larger workload. Johnson has outsnapped
Ray Davis this season, but in the one game Cook missed last year, Davis played 63% of the snaps compared to Johnson's 35%. Cook's status will dictate how the backfield shakes out, so monitor practice reports closely. If Cook sits, both Johnson and Davis would see expanded roles against a vulnerable Miami defense.
--Nathan HarveySource: Pro Football Reference
November 6, 2025
Las Vegas Raiders running back
Raheem Mostert has worked strictly as a backup this season. Through five games, he has logged 16 carries for 80 yards and added three receptions for 27 yards. With rookie
Ashton Jeanty leading the backfield, Mostert has been limited to just a 24% snap share. The matchup doesn't help in Week 10, as Denver is allowing the fifth-fewest fantasy points to running backs. Mostert holds value only as Jeanty's handcuff and on kick returns, but he should remain on waivers in all fantasy formats for now.
--Nathan HarveySource: Pro Football Reference
November 6, 2025
Las Vegas Raiders rookie wide receiver
Dont'e Thornton Jr. did not play a snap in Week 9's loss to Jacksonville. After showing promise early in the season, he hasn't logged a catch since Week 3. With
Jakobi Meyers now traded to the Jaguars, Thornton could see his role expand. In the one game Meyers missed this season, Thornton played a season-high 83% of the snaps. However, the recent addition of
Tyler Lockett may cap his overall opportunity. With Denver allowing the fewest fantasy points to opposing wide receivers, expectations should remain low. Thornton may see the field more in Week 10, but he should stay off fantasy rosters for now.
--Nathan HarveySource: Pro Football Reference
November 6, 2025
Las Vegas Raiders rookie wide receiver
Jack Bech did not play a snap in Week 9's loss to Jacksonville. Despite being selected 58th overall out of TCU, he has just seven receptions for 73 yards through eight games. With
Jakobi Meyers traded to Jacksonville, Bech is positioned to see increased snaps moving forward. In the one game Meyers missed this season, Bech logged a season-high 63% snap share. That increased opportunity may not translate into fantasy value this week. Denver has allowed the fewest fantasy points to opposing wide receivers, making this a difficult matchup to expect meaningful production. Bech is worth monitoring on Thursday night, but he should remain on waivers in all formats for now.
--Nathan HarveySource: Pro Football Reference
November 6, 2025
Las Vegas Raiders tight end
Michael Mayer lost his starting role in Week 9 with the return of
Brock Bowers, but he remained involved in the offense. Despite operating as the TE2, Mayer caught three of seven targets for 26 yards in the 30-29 loss to Jacksonville. Notably, he still played 83% of the snaps as Las Vegas used 12 personnel (two-tight-end sets) on 58.3% of their plays, which is their highest rate this season. With
Jakobi Meyers now in Jacksonville, the Raiders are likely to continue leaning on heavier formations, which should keep Mayer on the field. However, the matchup is difficult this week. Denver has allowed the eighth-most fantasy points to tight ends, but their strong pass rush could force Mayer into increased blocking duties rather than receiving work. Mayer should remain on fantasy benches in Week 10.
--Nathan HarveySource: Pro Football Reference
November 6, 2025
The Dallas Cowboys announced on Thursday that second-year defensive lineman Marshawn Kneeland passed away on Thursday morning. A second-year player from Western Michigan, Kneeland was just 24 years old. The team did not announce a cause of death. Kneeland appeared in 18 games during the past two seasons, registering 26 tackles and a sack. In a statement, the team said, "Marshawn was a beloved teammate and member of our organization. Our thoughts and prayers regarding Marshawn are with his girlfriend Catalina and his family."
--Nick PiotrowiczSource: NFL Network
November 6, 2025
Despite his team's struggles, Las Vegas Raiders right end
Brock Bowers is a must-start tight end in a Week 10 matchup against the Denver Broncos. The second-year superstar from Georgia returned from a knee injury with a three-touchdown, week-winning performance last time out, and there's no reason to stray from him against Denver. The Broncos may be one of the best overall defenses in the league, but they've been only middle of the pack against fantasy tight ends. Further, Vegas shipped out top wide receiver
Jakobi Meyers this week, opening the door for Bowers to vacuum even more targets during the remainder of the season. Ranked as RotoBaller's No. 2 overall tight end this week, Bowers should be starting in every format.
--Nick PiotrowiczSource: RotoBaller
November 6, 2025
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver
Tre Tucker is perhaps this week's most unpredictable fantasy player when his team takes on the Denver Broncos on Thursday Night Football. The Raiders granted receiver
Jakobi Meyers' trade request this week by shipping the veteran to Jacksonville, which figures to make Tucker the team's No. 2 option behind tight end
Brock Bowers. His first opportunity, however, comes against a Broncos defense that has allowed the second-fewest points to fantasy wide receivers. Given the circumstances, managers should consider Tucker to be a risky WR3/flex option. While Tucker could be in line for more targets without Meyers, he's still not the offense's top option, he's playing on a bad team, and he's up against one of the very best secondaries in the league this week.
--Nick PiotrowiczSource: RotoBaller
November 6, 2025
Free-agent outfielder
Leody Taveras is signing with the Baltimore Orioles on a one-year, $2 million deal, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post. Taveras will be hoping to bounce back in 2026 in the American League East after hitting rock bottom this past season with the Texas Rangers and Seattle Mariners. In just 58 combined games with two teams, he hit .205/.226/.304 with a .530 OPS, three home runs, 17 RBI, 13 runs scored, nine stolen bases, and a 50:5 K:BB in 180 plate appearances. The 27-year-old Dominican brings versatility at all three outfield spots, but he'll strictly be outfield depth in Baltimore and will merely be battling to make the major-league roster out of spring training. Taveras has a lot to prove after once being a top prospect in the Rangers' system. Since debuting in the big leagues in 2020, he's hit .236 (418-for-1,769) with 41 homers, 177 RBI, and 75 steals in 533 games.
--Keith HernandezSource: New York Post - Jon Heyman
November 6, 2025
Las Vegas Raiders running back
Ashton Jeanty should be viewed as a quality RB2 option when the Raiders take on a quality Denver Broncos defense on Thursday. The rookie from Boise State has been something of a letdown, given where he was taken in most preseason fantasy drafts, but he has such control over the Vegas backfield that he still enters Week 10 as the No. 13 overall fantasy running back. Jeanty has eclipsed 80 yards only once in eight games, a 138-yard showing against the Chicago Bears in Week 4, though his 25 targets have made him a regular part of the team's passing game and given him additional fantasy value. At 2-6, the Raiders look headed for yet another lost season, but a running back playing more than 70% of his team's offensive snaps should be in fantasy lineups.
--Nick PiotrowiczSource: RotoBaller
November 6, 2025
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback
Geno Smith is a low-end Superflex option with his team playing an excellent Denver Broncos defense on Thursday. The veteran was a superb fantasy quarterback after his resurgence with Seattle in 2022, but this season had been mostly diminishing returns until a four-touchdown outburst last week against Jacksonville. Even after his best game, Smith has an unsightly 1:1 touchdown-to-interception ratio. He has thrown 11 interceptions and 11 touchdowns through eight games, during which he's thrown for an average of just under 213 yards. Facing a Denver defense that ranks among the league's best against fantasy quarterbacks, Smith can be a bye-week fill-in if needed, but managers should favor their other options, if possible.
--Nick PiotrowiczSource: RotoBaller
November 6, 2025
Carolina Hurricanes defenseman K'Andre Miller (lower body) may rejoin the action on Thursday against the Minnesota Wild. The Saint Paul, Minnesota native has been unavailable for six games due to a lower-body injury. This is Miller's first season with the Hurricanes, and he's been impactful at both ends of the ice. In six outings, Miller has registered four points (two goals, two assists), 14 shots, eight blocks, and six hits while averaging over 23 minutes of ice time. Upon his return to the lineup, Miller will likely be expected to immediately take on a substantial role, as the team is still missing Jaccob Slavin (lower body) and Shayne Gostisbehere (abdomen).
--Taavi PailkSource: TSN
November 6, 2025
Columbus Blue Jackets center Sean Monahan sustained an undisclosed injury on Wednesday against the Calgary Flames, Brian Hedger of the Columbus Dispatch reports. He exited the action in the second period following a hit by Flames defenseman Rasmus Andersson. Ahead of the contest, Monahan was enjoying a good scoring spell, amassing one goal and five assists over a seven-game stretch. He had a five-game pointless start to the season. If Monahan misses time, the team will likely shift either Boone Jenner or Cole Sillinger to center. Meanwhile, Yegor Chinakhov, who has been a regular healthy scratch this season, could get an opportunity to join the lineup.
--Taavi PailkSource: Brian Hedger
November 6, 2025
Denver Broncos wide receiver
Pat Bryant should be left out of lineups in most formats when his team takes on the Las Vegas Raiders in the Thursday Night Football game for Week 10. The rookie from Illinois has earned more playing time as the season has progressed, appearing in more than half of Denver's offensive snaps five weeks in a row, but he has yet to catch more than two passes in a game. He scored his first touchdown in Week 8 against Dallas and has been the Broncos' preferred replacement with
Marvin Mims (concussion) out, though
Courtland Sutton and
Troy Franklin have continued as quarterback
Bo Nix's most-targeted options. Bryant has a solid matchup against a bad Vegas defense, but he'll be touchdown-dependent in a secondary role.
--Nick PiotrowiczSource: RotoBaller
November 6, 2025
Chicago Blackhawks winger Tyler Bertuzzi scored a third-period hat trick in Wednesday's 5-2 road win against the Vancouver Canucks. The two teams entered the final frame with a soccer score of 0-0, but the offenses suddenly exploded. Led by Bertuzzi, Chicago jumped to a 4-0 lead. Bertuzzi became only the seventh Blackhawks player in the past 30 years to score a hat trick in a single period. He doubled his goals tally for the year and now sits on 10 points (six goals, four assists) with 13 games played. Although Bertuzzi's offensive output has been inconsistent, he has the potential to break out from time to time as a member of Chicago's top six and the first power-play unit.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
November 6, 2025
San Jose Sharks center Macklin Celebrini scored the opening goal and provided two assists in Wednesday's 6-1 road victory over the Seattle Kraken. Celebrini became only the sixth teenager in NHL history to record 20 points in a season in 14 games or fewer. He has managed 21 points (eight goals, 13 assists) so far during the campaign, taking his productivity to an entirely new level. In the last nine games, Celebrini has been held scoreless only once, and this stretch includes a standout five-point performance. San Jose will finish the week with tough matchups against Winnipeg and Florida, but given his current form, Celebrini seems capable of dominating any team.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
November 6, 2025
Washington Capitals defenseman Jakob Chychrun tallied three assists in Wednesday's big 6-1 victory over the St. Louis Blues. Chychrun factored in all of Washington's first three goals, including Tom Wilson's power-play marker and Alex Ovechkin's 900th career goal. It was Chychrun's third career three-assist game and his first since December 2023. With the Capitals offense struggling as of late, Chychrun has been in a bit of a slump, but his overall work this season has been good. Through 13 outings, Chychrun had recorded 10 points (three goals, seven assists), 38 shots, 11 blocks, and 13 hits. Additionally, he leads the Capitals with a plus-nine rating.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
November 6, 2025
Washington Capitals winger Alex Ovechkin netted his 900th career regular-season goal in Wednesday's 6-1 thumping of the St. Louis Blues. Ovechkin's special strike early in the second period ended up as the game-winning goal. The NHL's all-time leading goal-scorer now boasts 138 game-winners in total. 326 of Ovechkin's goals have come on the power play, and he has tallied five short-handed markers. His goal on Wednesday ended a four-game point drought for Ovechkin. He's been limited to three goals and eight points in 13 games this season. Although Ovechkin's production has decreased from his usual levels, it's important to remember that he turned 40 in September. Plus, it's still fairly early in the season, so there's time for Ovechkin to boost his output.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
November 6, 2025
Phoenix Suns forward
Dillon Brooks (core muscle) will remain sidelined for Thursday's meeting with the Los Angeles Clippers. After making only three appearances at the start of the season, Brooks landed on the shelf with a core muscle strain.
Royce O'Neale is likely to remain in the starting unit on Thursday; however, the return of
Jalen Green (hamstring) may cause Suns head coach Jordan Ott to reconsider his options. Since joining the starting unit, O'Neale has delivered solid all-around fantasy production, averaging 13.4 points, 6.6 rebounds, 4.2 assists, and 2.0 steals.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
November 6, 2025
Phoenix Suns guard
Jalen Green (hamstring) is expected to make his team debut in Thursday's matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers, Michael Scotto of HoopsHype reports. The Suns have officially listed Green as probable for the game. He will likely replace
Grayson Allen in the starting lineup. However, Green may be a minutes restriction after dealing with a hamstring injury, so there will still be additional playing time available for the rest of the crew, especially with
Dillon Brooks (core muscle) remaining out. Once he's back to full speed, Green will form a formidable one-two punch with
Devin Booker in the Suns offense.
--Taavi PailkSource: Michael Scotto
November 6, 2025
Los Angeles Clippers guard
Bradley Beal (rest) isn't on the injury report for Thursday's matchup against the Phoenix Suns. He missed Tuesday's clash against the Oklahoma City Thunder for rest purposes as the team wrapped up a back-to-back. In Monday's meeting with the Miami Heat, Beal had his best outing as a Clipper, putting up 12 points. So far this season, he has averaged only 20.5 minutes per game, but we should see a lot more of Beal against his former team on Thursday night. The Clippers will head into battle without
James Harden (personal) and
Kawhi Leonard (ankle), giving the likes of Beal,
John Collins, and
Bogdan Bogdanovic a chance to contribute more on the offensive end.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
November 6, 2025
Los Angeles Clippers forward
Kawhi Leonard (ankle) will miss a second consecutive game on Thursday versus the Phoenix Suns. The two-time Finals MVP is dealing with an ankle sprain, and the team doesn't want to rush him back. Before exiting the lineup for the second leg of a back-to-back earlier this week, Leonard had not missed any games in 2025-26. He leads the Clippers in scoring with 24.3 points per game and has also tallied 5.7 rebounds, 3.5 assists, and 2.5 steals.
Nicolas Batum started in Leonard's place on Tuesday against the Oklahoma City Thunder but had an anonymous 18-minute outing, making him a poor fantasy option.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
November 6, 2025
Los Angeles Clippers guard
James Harden (personal) won't be in the lineup for Thursday's tilt against the Phoenix Suns. The former MVP has been ruled out for the contest for personal reasons. This will be Harden's first absence of what has been a highly productive season, where he has averaged 23.3 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 8.6 assists. Harden ranks among the top three in all these categories on the Clippers squad.
Kris Dunn and
Chris Paul will likely see increased playing time due to Harden's absence. Additionally, with
Kawhi Leonard (ankle) also ruled out for the game, there will be more scoring opportunities for the rest of the team.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
November 6, 2025
Los Angeles Lakers forward
LeBron James (sciatica) is set to miss at least five more games. Sources have told ESPN that James won't join the team for its upcoming road trip, which begins on Saturday in Atlanta and ends in Milwaukee on Nov. 15. This leaves James' earliest possible return date as Nov. 18, when the Lakers face the Utah Jazz. Last week, Lakers head coach JJ Redick said he expects James "back sometime in that second or third week in November." Despite being without the NBA's all-time leading scorer, the Lakers have made a 5-2 start to the season. Once James is ready to play, he wil become the first player in history to compete in 23 NBA seasons.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
November 6, 2025
Los Angeles Chargers tight end
Oronde Gadsden has emerged as one of
Justin Herbert's go-to targets in the pass game over the past four weeks. Gadsden leads the Chargers with 377 receiving yards since he became a full-time player in Week 6 and ranks third on the team in targets per game (6.5) behind
Keenan Allen (7.8) and
Ladd McConkey (9.8). The 22-year-old has showcased the ability to earn targets as a rookie in a crowded Chargers pass-catching group, as well as strong after-the-catch ability. For teams with a strong tight end already in place, Gadsden is worth starting as a flex given how impressive he's been. The rookie tight end is ranked as RotoBaller's TE4 for Week 10 on Sunday night football against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
--Kyle McCarthySource: RotoBaller
November 6, 2025
Arizona Cardinals running back
Emari Demercado had a strong performance in a 27-17 win over the Dallas Cowboys in Week 9, rushing for a team-high 79 yards on 14 carries. Demercado ran well against a poor Dallas run defense, and with uncertainty in regards to
Trey Benson's (knee) return, the Cardinals could ride the hot hand with Demercado as the back to receive the most touches in their Week 10 matchup against the division-leading Seattle Seahawks. The Arizona backfield has been a messy one to figure out for fantasy managers, and it will likely stay that way for the foreseeable future. Seattle is a tough matchup, but Demercado has value as a flex play.
--Kyle McCarthySource: RotoBaller
November 6, 2025
Green Bay Packers wide receiver
Romeo Doubs has been the most consistent wide receiver target for the team this season and could be ready to take on more targets after the injury to
Tucker Kraft (knee). Doubs led the Packers with seven catches for 91 yards on 10 targets in their ugly 16-13 loss to the Panthers last week. No other Green Bay pass catcher drew more than five targets. The 25-year-old should continue to build on his already solid production and could elevate his numbers in Kraft's absence.
Christian Watson's return will draw away some targets, but his presence helps stretch the field, creating more opportunities for Doubs and the offense. Doubs is ranked as RotoBaller's WR32 for Week 10.
--Kyle McCarthySource: RotoBaller
November 6, 2025
Miami Dolphins wide receiver
Jaylen Waddle has enjoyed a fantastic bounce-back season in 2025, leading the team with 41 catches for 586 yards and four touchdowns in nine games. Waddle had been in plenty of trade rumors with the current state of the Dolphins, but the team is committed to their 26-year-old star wideout and views him as a piece of their future. Waddle has emerged as the no-doubt WR1 after
Tyreek Hill (knee) went down in Week 3, and has been among the most productive wideouts in the league. Waddle ranks as WR13 in PPR points since Week 4, and he should continue to return borderline WR1 fantasy production as one of the most explosive players in the league and the focal point of head coach Mike McDaniel's passing attack.
--Kyle McCarthySource: Cameron Wolfe
November 6, 2025
Free agent cornerback Asante Samuel Jr. (spine) has been cleared to play and is now making his rounds of visits with teams, according to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN. Those include the Panthers on Wednesday, Packers on Thursday, Vikings on Friday, 49ers on Monday, Bears on Tuesday, and Steelers on Wednesday. Samuel underwent spinal fusion surgery in April and has now been cleared to return to action. The 26-year-old has been a solid player for his career, but the injury has caused concerns for some teams. Samuel will likely make his decision on which one to sign within the next week once his visits conclude.
--Kyle McCarthySource: Jeremy Fowler
November 5, 2025
New York Giants kicker
Graham Gano (neck) was unable to take the field for Wednesday's practice session. It appears Gano is managing a neck injury after missing four games earlier in the season due to a groin issue. When healthy, Gano has been a viable option for the Giants, but keeping him healthy has been a problem. The Giants have both
Younghoe Koo and
Jude McAtamney on their practice squad right now. One of them would get the starting gig if Gano is forced to miss time. He'll have a few days to get ready ahead of the Week 10 matchup against the Chicago Bears.
--Andy WebbSource: Dan Salomone
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