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Washington Commanders D/ST A Potential Option in Week 10
The Washington Commanders defense has been playing better of late, forcing at least one turnover in six straight games and at least two turnovers in five of the last six. The returns of cornerback Trey Amos and safety Nick Cross have been huge for the secondary; however, the season-ending losses of defensive tackles Daron Payne (foot) and Javon Kinlaw (knee) have significantly hurt what was a stout Commanders' run defense early in the season. It's a unit that will give up yards, but has been able to force some turnovers to make up for it. The Commanders' defense ranks 15th in EPA/play and 21st in success rate since Week 6 and will be facing the J.J. McCarthy-led Giants on Thursday night at the Meadowlands. In McCarthy's two starts with the Giants, their offensive success rate is only ahead of the Chargers and Eagles, and they are tied with the Eagles for the lowest dropback success rate, per RBSDM.com. The Commanders were shredded by Malik Nabers and Isaiah Likely in their first meeting in Week 5, combining for 22 catches for 215 yards and three touchdowns. But the Giants have trended more run-heavy with McCarthy, and with Cam Skattebo returning, that will likely remain the case. There is expected to be some wind and rain in this game, which would obviously favor the defenses and suggest a lower-scoring game. The Commanders rank as RotoBaller's 13th-ranked D/ST for Week 10.
Source: Pro Football Reference
Source: Pro Football Reference
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The Arizona Cardinals decided not to trade eight-time Pro Bowl safety Budda Baker at Tuesday's deadline after the Buffalo Bills made an offer, according to NFL insider Jordan Schultz. Instead, the Bills acquired Amani Hooker from the Tennessee Titans. It was a little confusing as to why the Cardinals did not send Baker to the Bills in exchange for a Day 2 pick and probably more. The Cardinals already traded former first-round receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. to the Houston Texans and veteran quarterback Jacoby Brissett to the Baltimore Ravens, and receiver Michael Wilson (neck) and quarterback Gardner Minshew II (elbow) are out for the year, so the Cardinals are going nowhere for the rest of the 2026 season with rookie QB Carson Beck under center. First-round running back Jeremiyah Love (ankle) remains out as well. The 30-year-old Baker requested a trade out of the desert in years past, but he did not go that route this year and will remain in Arizona for the remainder of the 2026 campaign after already totaling 62 tackles (29 solo), 3.5 sacks, four tackles for loss, five QB hits, one interception, four pass breakups, and a forced fumble in nine games played.
Source: Jordan Schultz
Source: Jordan Schultz
Drew Stevens A Decent Kicker Option in Week 10 Against Giants
Washington Commanders rookie kicker Drew Stevens has found his footing in the NFL, connecting on 16 of 19 field-goal attempts and 12 of 15 extra-point attempts through eight games. The undrafted rookie out of Iowa hasn't missed a kick within 50 yards and has only missed once since Week 2. While Washington's offense has been disappointing, they have generated at least two field goal attempts in every game except for one this season. Stevens is RotoBaller's 13th-ranked kicker for Week 10 against a Giants defense that has allowed the 5th fewest fantasy points to kickers this season.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Marvin Harrison Jr. Limited in Texans Practice on Wednesday
Houston Texans wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. (hamstring) is dealing with a hamstring injury and was listed as a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, according to Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Sports. Harrison is dealing with a new injury as the team prepares to face the Cleveland Browns in Week 10 on Sunday. The injury does not appear to be serious enough to keep the 24-year-old former first-rounder from playing, but fantasy managers who still have the Ohio State product rostered should be leaving him on the bench yet again. He played nearly half of the Texans' offensive snaps in the Week 9 win over the Los Angeles Chargers, but he secured only two of his three targets for 20 yards a week after finding the end zone for the first time since his trade from Arizona to Houston. In three games for the Texans, Harrison has continued to disappoint in fantasy, catching six passes on 11 targets for 60 yards and one touchdown. He will continue to play a part in Houston's offense, but while battling for targets with Nico Collins, Tank Dell, Kayshon Boutte, and Xavier Hutchinson, Harrison's fantasy ceiling and floor will remain dangerously low. He comes into Week 10 action as the No. 73-ranked fantasy receiver at RotoBaller.
Source: KPRC 2 Sports - Aaron Wilson
Source: KPRC 2 Sports - Aaron Wilson
Chig Okonkwo A Solid TE Option in Week 10 Against Giants
Washington Commanders tight end Chig Okonkwo is leading the team in targets (22), catches (19), and yards (219) since quarterback Jayden Daniels returned in Week 5. The 27-year-old tight end is currently in the midst of the best four-game stretch of his career by receiving yards. In addition, over the past three weeks, Okonkwo's 79.5% route share ranks fifth-highest among all tight ends in that span, trailing only George Kittle, Isaiah Likely, Trey McBride, and Brock Bowers. Okonkwo's role in Washington's offense looks to be trending up, though the lack of touchdowns has held down his fantasy ceiling. Okonkwo has a tough matchup on Thursday night against a Giants defense that has allowed the third-fewest receiving yards to tight ends this season. For Week 10, Okonkwo ranks as RotoBaller's TE14.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Antonio Williams Profiles as Decent Flex Option in Week 10
Washington Commanders rookie wide receiver Antonio Williams posted his lowest receiving yards in a game since Week 4 (21) in last week's loss to the Rams, catching three of six targets for 25 yards. With Treylon Burks (foot) sidelined for this one, the rookie third-rounder out of Clemson couldn't take advantage as Washington's offense struggled as a whole. Williams played more on the outside than usual in this game with Burks out. However, Burks will return on Thursday against the Giants, potentially benefiting Williams as he bumps back to his better position in the slot. Williams hasn't shown enough consistency to be trusted yet, but he projects as a WR3/flex option for Week 10 against a Giants defense that has given up 200 yards passing only once in eight games and is allowing the 13th fewest PPR points per game to wide receivers this season. Williams ranks as RotoBaller's WR33 in PPR leagues for Week 10.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Stefon Diggs Ranks as WR2 in Week 10 Against Giants
Washington Commanders wide receiver Stefon Diggs had his lowest target total (five) of the season in last week's loss to the Rams, though he did surpass 50 receiving yards for the first time since Week 1. It was shaping up to be a near no-show from Diggs before he ripped off a 42-yard catch-and-run to somewhat salvage his day. Notably, that 42-yard catch was Diggs' longest since Week 8 of the 2024 season. The 32-year-old wideout has been solid overall this season, scoring five touchdowns in seven games and ranking 25th in PPR points per game at 12.9. Diggs will look to make an impact on Thursday night against the division-leading Giants after missing the first matchup in Week 5. The Giants' defense has allowed the 13th fewest PPR points per game to wide receivers this season and has given up 200 yards passing only once in eight games. Diggs should still have a good shot at finding the end zone and projects as a low-end WR2 for Week 10.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Treylon Burks A Potential Flex Option in Week 10 Against Giants
Washington Commanders wide receiver Treylon Burks (foot) was cleared from the injury report and is good to go for Thursday night's game against the division-leading Giants. Burks missed Week 9's loss to the Rams due to a foot injury, but will return in Week 10 and look to provide a spark to a disappointing Washington offense. The former 2022 first-round pick has carved out a meaningful role in Washington, catching 12 of 20 targets for 233 yards and two touchdowns through seven games in 2026. Burks has been one of the most efficient receivers in the league with his opportunities, ranking ninth in yards per target (11.6) and 14th in explosive catch rate (36.4%) among wide receivers with at least 100 routes per Fantasy Points Data. Burks doesn't demand a high target share, though he has earned Jayden Daniels' trust in a lot of situations and has big play upside. Burks projects as a low-end flex option on Thursday against a Giants defense that ranks middle of the pack in most metrics to wide receivers over the last four weeks, ranking as RotoBaller's WR63 for Week 10.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Austin Ekeler A Deep-League Option for Week 10 Against Giants
Washington Commanders running back Austin Ekeler led the backfield with 10 touches in Week 9's loss to the Rams, handling eight carries for 16 yards along with two receptions (three targets) for 18 yards. Ekeler continues to play behind Rachaad White as the lead, though Ekeler's 48.3% snap share in Week 9 was his highest of the season. The 31-year-old also wasn't overly effective on his opportunities, getting outgained by White 34 to 69 on one more touch. Ekeler doesn't project as anything more than a desperation flex on Thursday night against a Giants defense that has allowed the sixth-fewest PPR points per game to running backs over the last four weeks. Ekeler ranks as RotoBaller's RB40 for Week 10.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Tank Dell Limited at Texans Practice on Wednesday
Houston Texans wide receiver Tank Dell (hand, shoulder) was listed as a limited participant in practice on Wednesday with hand and shoulder injuries, according to KPRC 2 Sports' Aaron Wilson. In his second game back from a gruesome knee injury in 2024 that caused him to miss all of the 2025 campaign, Dell played almost half of the offensive snaps (up from 23% in Week 7) and caught four of his nine targets for 105 yards and his first touchdown of the season. The 27-year-old big-play threat also apparently picked up hand and shoulder injuries, although there is nothing to suggest that he is in danger of missing the Week 10 contest this Sunday versus the Cleveland Browns. It was nice to see him targeted nine times in the team's rout of the Los Angeles Chargers, but Dell could be more boom/bust as he continues to share targets with the likes of Nico Collins, Marvin Harrison Jr., and Xavier Hutchinson in the Texans' passing game. His big game in Week 9 has made him one of the more popular waiver-wire pickups at the WR position, though. Dell will be in play as a WR3/flex against the Browns, and he is ranked as the No. 34 WR at RotoBaller.
Source: KPRC 2 Sports - Aaron Wilson
Source: KPRC 2 Sports - Aaron Wilson
Rachaad White A Low-End RB2 in Week 10 Against Giants
Washington Commanders running back Rachaad White had a quiet outing in Week 9's loss to the Rams, handling seven carries for 28 yards and adding two catches (three targets) for 41 yards. White was surprisingly outtouched by Austin Ekeler 10 to nine in this game, though Ekeler was much less productive with only 34 yards to White's 69. Washington's rushing attack is rated near the bottom of the league by most numbers this season, with a struggling offensive line that ranks 32nd in ESPN's run block win rate metric. White hasn't exceeded 11 carries in a game this season and should handle 10-12 touches overall on Thursday against the division-leading Giants. It could be another down game for White as the Giants defense has been stingy of late, ranking fourth in rushing success rate (38.2%) and allowing the sixth-fewest PPR points per game to running backs over the last four weeks. White ranks as RotoBaller's RB21 in PPR leagues for Week 10.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Jayden Daniels A Top-Seven QB Option in Week 10 Against Giants
Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels is coming off his lowest fantasy output of the season in Week 9 against the Rams, with 14.6 points. Daniels also turned the ball over for the first time this season after getting stripped by Myles Garrett. The third-year quarterback will look to bounce back on the road on a short week against the division-leading Giants, who Daniels lit up for 302 total yards and two scores on the ground back in Week 5. Since running for 103 yards on nine carries in that game, Daniels has totaled just 49 yards on 10 carries in three games since, though his 263.7 passing yards per game ranks 7th best in that span. Daniels is in a good spot to rebound on Thursday as the Giants have allowed the second-most scramble yards (84) to quarterbacks and the 11th-most fantasy points per game (19.2) over the last four weeks. Daniels ranks as RotoBaller's QB7 for Week 10.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Woody Marks Limited at Texans Practice on Wednesday
Houston Texans running back Woody Marks (knee) was listed as a limited participant in Wednesday's practice due to a knee injury, according to Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Sports. Marks is now on the Week 10 injury report, and David Montgomery (groin) missed yet another practice. The Texans' backfield is banged up going into their matchup this Sunday against the Cleveland Browns. The 25-year-old Marks played 66% of the offensive snaps in the Week 9 blowout win over the Los Angeles Chargers, carrying the football 18 times for 70 yards and catching one of four targets for four yards as a receiver. We will keep a close eye on Marks' practice status for the rest of the week to determine if he is in danger of missing the Week 10 contest against Cleveland. With Montgomery nursing a groin injury, Marks has been Houston's clear lead back and has had at least 15 carries in each of the last four games. He is sporting a 3.6-yard-per-carry average on his 95 rushing attempts, producing 341 yards and two touchdowns in eight games played. If Marks can play through his knee injury this weekend, he will be back in play as an RB3/flex for fantasy managers if Monty misses another game.
Source: KPRC 2 Sports - Aaron Wilson
Source: KPRC 2 Sports - Aaron Wilson
TreVeyon Henderson Ruled Out With Illness vs. Lions in Germany
The New England Patriots ruled out running back TreVeyon Henderson (illness) for their Week 10 contest in Munich, Germany, this Sunday, according to Evan Lazar of the team's official website. Henderson is dealing with a neurological condition and will miss a third straight game. The 24-year-old will not make the trip with the team overseas, and it is fair to wonder when he might be an option again for a Patriots backfield that is also expected to be without RB1 Rhamondre Stevenson (knee) for at least the next couple of games. It sets up Corey Kiner to be a plug-and-play RB2/3 option this weekend in Germany as the Patriots' lead back. Fantasy managers hurting at the RB position due to injuries and/or bye weeks should pounce on Kiner as a short-term fill-in with the Patriots' backfield banged up. The 24-year-old former undrafted free agent from Cincinnati handled eight rushing attempts for 55 yards and his first rushing touchdown of the year in the Week 9 loss to the Green Bay Packers when Stevenson injured his knee. Henderson continues to lose fantasy value each week due to his illness and uncertain timetable, on top of being the clear RB2 behind Stevenson when he was healthy.
Source: Patriots.com - Evan Lazar
Source: Patriots.com - Evan Lazar
Xavier Worthy Logs Full Practice on Wednesday
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy (hamstring) is on track to be available in the Week 10 contest on the road this Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons after being listed as a full participant in practice, according to the team's official website. Worthy left Sunday's Week 9 win early with a hamstring injury, but he was considered day-to-day earlier this week and should be good to go this weekend in Atlanta. He played a season-low 74% of the offensive snaps in Sunday's blowout win, catching all six of his targets for 48 yards. Worthy has not gone over 48 receiving yards in any of his last three games, but he has seen at least six targets in each of the last five games, and in seven of eight contests in 2026. The bad news is that he has found the end zone just once -- in Week 2 against the Indianapolis Colts -- and he will have more competition for targets from quarterback Patrick Mahomes now that Josh Downs is in the fold after being acquired on Tuesday in a trade with the Colts. Going into the Week 10 tilt against the Falcons, which is a solid matchup, Worthy is ranked as only the No. 58 fantasy receiver at RotoBaller after the Downs trade. The third-year receiver has an even lower fantasy ceiling and floor after posting a 33-278-1 line on 47 targets through the first eight games in 2026.
Source: Chiefs.com
Source: Chiefs.com
Jordyn Tyson Set for Increased Snaps in Week 10
New Orleans Saints head coach Kellen Moore said on Wednesday that rookie first-round wide receiver Jordyn Tyson should get "a healthy dose more" snaps in the team's Week 10 contest at home against the division-rival Carolina Panthers, and the team will work to a point where he is not limited, according to Saints reporter Jeff Nowak. Tyson returned from Injured Reserve in last Sunday's overtime victory over the visiting Cleveland Browns but played only 24% of the snaps and caught four of five targets for 30 yards (7.5 yards per reception) in his NFL debut. The 22-year-old got off to a rough start, fumbling on the first catch of his career while extending near the goal line. Eventually, the expectation is that Tyson, the eighth overall pick in April from Arizona State, will develop into the WR2 across from Chris Olave. However, it will be a slow process, and Tyson will once again be a shaky flex option for fantasy managers this weekend in only his second NFL game. Going into Week 10 in a good matchup against the Panthers, RotoBaller has Tyson ranked as the No. 39 WR in half-PPR leagues.
Source: Jeff Nowak
Source: Jeff Nowak
Deebo Samuel Sr. Says he Feels "Ready to Go" for Week 10
San Francisco 49ers veteran wide receiver Deebo Samuel Sr. (hamstring) said on Wednesday that he feels ready to go versus the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, according to Matt Lively of CBS Sports. Samuel has not played since the Week 5 win over the division-rival Seattle Seahawks due to a right-hamstring injury, but he returned to a limited practice on Wednesday and is trending in the right direction to play this weekend. Meanwhile, Mike Evans (Achilles, ribs) continues to miss practice and is not expected to play in Week 10. The 30-year-old Samuel will likely need to put in a full practice on Thursday or Friday to avoid a questionable tag going into the weekend. San Francisco's WR dynamic will be different if Samuel is back this weekend after the team acquired veteran Keenan Allen from the Indianapolis Colts at Tuesday's trade deadline, and Samuel could be on a limited snap count if he is active in Dallas, which will make him a risky WR4/flex in fantasy if he is given the green light to play. In five games before his hamstring injury, Samuel had a modest 16 receptions on 20 targets for 206 yards and three touchdowns while adding nine carries for 78 yards on the ground.
Source: CBS Sports - Matt Lively
Source: CBS Sports - Matt Lively
Jared Goff Limited on Wednesday With Chest Injury
Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (chest) is on the team's Week 10 injury report and was listed as a limited participant in practice on Wednesday due to a chest injury, per Josh Alper of Pro Football Talk. It is something to keep an eye on as the Lions prepare for an international game in Munich, Germany, this Sunday against the New England Patriots, but there has been no indication that Goff is at risk of not playing overseas. We should have a clearer picture of the veteran signal-caller's status over the next two days. The 32-year-old was a disappointment in the Week 9 victory over the Miami Dolphins on the road on Sunday, going 17-for-25 for 170 yards with no touchdowns and one interception in a game in which the Lions did not really have to air out the football. The game script should be a bit different on Sunday in Germany against the Patriots, as long as Goff is healthy, which should give him the opportunity for a bounce-back performance against the Pats. Goff enters Week 10 action as the QB13 in overall fantasy points, throwing for 2,134 yards, 15 touchdowns, and only two interceptions. Start him with confidence in Week 10 against New England.
Source: Pro Football Talk - Josh Alper
Source: Pro Football Talk - Josh Alper
Treylon Burks Cleared to Play on Thursday
Washington Commanders wide receiver Treylon Burks (foot) did not practice on Wednesday, but he was cleared to play on Thursday night against the division-rival New York Giants, according to Nicki Jhabvala of The Athletic. Burks was also listed as a DNP on Monday, but he upgraded to a limited practice on Tuesday, and his DNP on Wednesday was part of the plan. The 26-year-old is ready to return to action after he was held out of Sunday's Week 9 loss to the Los Angeles Rams due to a foot injury. Burks' return is good news for quarterback Jayden Daniels as he navigates the rest of the season without Terry McLaurin (knee). The former first-round pick by the Tennessee Titans is worth stashing in deep leagues for depth at the position, but RotoBaller has him ranked as just the No. 64 fantasy WR for this week's clash against the Giants. Burks will battle for an expanded role the rest of the way in Washington, with rookie Antonio Williams behind veteran Stefon Diggs. He caught three of his five targets for a season-high 81 yards in the Week 8 win over the division-rival Philadelphia Eagles, but Burks has only 12 receptions on 22 targets for 233 yards and two touchdowns in six games in his second season with the Commanders in 2026.
Source: The Athletic - Nicki Jhabvala
Source: The Athletic - Nicki Jhabvala
Travis Etienne Jr. Back at Practice, Expected to be Limited
New Orleans Saints running back Travis Etienne Jr. (hamstring) was back at practice on Wednesday and looked pretty active, according to Saints reporter Jeff Nowak. Nowak expects Etienne to be listed as limited when Wednesday's report comes out. Etienne remains on Injured Reserve and has not played since the team's Week 3 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders, but he is getting closer to a return and could be activated in time to face the division-rival Carolina Panthers this Sunday if he does enough in practice this week. The 27-year-old was signed in the offseason to be the Saints' primary backfield option while ceding pass-catching duties to Alvin Kamara. Fantasy managers who scooped up Audric Estime off the waiver wire this week might be disappointed if Etienne makes his return this weekend, although the former first-rounder could be limited to a smaller package of plays after his injury layoff. Etienne is shaping up as an RB3/flex option for fantasy managers if he is back in the fold against Carolina. In his first three games with the Saints, he handled 30 carries for 128 yards (4.3 yards per attempt) while catching 11 of 13 targets for 51 yards in the passing game. Etienne is still searching for his first touchdown with New Orleans.
Source: Jeff Nowak
Source: Jeff Nowak
J.J. McCarthy Off the Injury Report for TNF
New York Giants quarterback J.J. McCarthy (hip) is off the injury report and will be active for his team's Week 10 matchup against the Washington Commanders on Thursday Night Football, per Dan Salomone of Giants.com. McCarthy suffered a hip injury during New York's Week 9 win over the Philadelphia Eagles that briefly caused him to leave the game. However, the 23-year-old returned to finish that contest and is now in line to make his third straight start for the Giants in Week 10. McCarthy has been productive since being traded to New York, completing 63.2% of his pass attempts for 622 yards, one touchdown, and one interception across four games (two starts). He's also been involved in the run game, logging 51 rushing yards on nine carries. McCarthy may be a little more cautious with his legs coming off the injury, but he profiles as a solid QB2 option for fantasy managers in superflex leagues against the Commanders.
Source: Giants.com - Dan Salomone
Source: Giants.com - Dan Salomone
