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Keaton Mitchell a Fantasy Fade for SNF
Los Angeles Chargers running back Keaton Mitchell is difficult to trust for fantasy purposes in this Sunday night's road game against the Baltimore Ravens. Mitchell offers the most explosiveness of the Chargers' rushing options and has the most consistent role in the passing game. However, he's never projected as someone who could handle a full workload and has been losing a bit of traction in terms of backfield opportunities. It may seem minor, but teammate Kimani Vidal has steadily out-snapped the 24-year-old since Week 5, while also getting more carries over that span. As it stands, the three-way committee with Vidal and Omarion Hampton not only caps Mitchell's upside but also lowers his floor. Furthermore, LA's offense has been one of the tougher watches in the league, averaging the fewest points per game (15.1). Even in a plus matchup, Mitchell offers little stability as a flex, considering his standing as RotoBaller's PPR RB52 for Week 10.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Quentin Johnston a Volatile Big-Play Threat Vs. Baltimore
Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Quentin Johnston is little more than a fantasy flyer when his team takes on the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday Night Football. The former first-round pick of the 2023 draft has had a rough go this season, totaling a paltry 13 catches through seven appearances. On the bright side, Johnston scored his first touchdown of the campaign last weekend - a 58-yard catch-and-run off a quick slant - and had a deep catch in two of his previous three outings, with one falling just short of a score. Admittedly, the fourth-year pro carries slightly more intrigue in the road matchup, as teammate Ladd McConkey (back) is questionable and likely to be playing at less than 100% after three straight DNPs if active. Johnston is afforded an additional boost in plus opposition with the Ravens' secondary, but he projects to be a disappointment if he doesn't come down with a long pass. The 25-year-old ranks as RotoBaller's PPR WR51 for the weekend ahead.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Vikings Targeting Week 12 for Kyler Murray's Return
The Ringer's Tom Pelissero reports that the Minnesota Vikings are targeting the Week 12 game against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, Nov. 29, for quarterback Kyler Murray's (hamstring) return from a Grade 2 hamstring injury that he suffered in the team's first loss of the season to the division-rival Detroit Lions in Week 8. Veteran Carson Wentz was a disaster taking over for Murray under center in the Week 9 loss to the Buffalo Bills, which prompted Minnesota to acquire Kirk Cousins from the Las Vegas Raiders at the NFL trade deadline. The 29-year-old Murray suffered a concussion in his Vikings debut in the Week 1 win over the division-rival Green Bay Packers and has also missed time with his hamstring injury, but in between, he struggled mightily to pick up head coach Kevin O'Connell's offense and connect with All-Pro receiver Justin Jefferson, completing only 64.9% of his pass attempts for 1,022 yards, five touchdowns, and three interceptions in his six starts. Now that Cousins is back in Minnesota, Murray is expected to find himself as the Vikings' backup when he returns from his hamstring injury, which makes him droppable in most single-QB fantasy leagues.
Source: The Ringer - Tom Pelissero
Source: The Ringer - Tom Pelissero
"No Smoke" Surrounding Quinshon Judkins' Fewer Snaps
The Cleveland Plain Dealer's Mary Kay Cabot writes that there was "no smoke" surrounding Cleveland Browns running back Quinshon Judkins' decrease in snaps in last week's overtime loss to the New Orleans Saints, with running backs coach Duce Staley saying on Saturday that the 23-year-old's lower snap count against the Saints in Week 9 was "situational football." Judkins played a season-low 34% of the offensive snaps compared to Dylan Sampson's 64% snap share, with Judkins carrying the ball 15 times for 43 yards and catching one pass for two yards. Sampson had eight carries for 21 yards and three receptions for 27 yards. In Week 8, Judkins was also out-snapped by Sampson 39% to 56%, with Judkins touching the ball 13 times for 49 scrimmage yards, compared to seven touches and 69 scrimmage yards for Sampson. It is no secret that Sampson is going to remain involved in Cleveland's backfield, but Judkins should continue to garner most of the early-down carries, while Sampson operates more in a pass-catching role. Judkins is averaging only 3.3 yards per carry, though, and has been under 3.0 yards per carry in each of the last two weeks, making him more of a low-upside RB3/flex play in a not-so-great Week 10 matchup on Sunday against the visiting Houston Texans, who have a solid defense.
Source: The Cleveland Plain Dealer - Mary Kay Cabot
Source: The Cleveland Plain Dealer - Mary Kay Cabot
Tre' Harris Could Offer Deep-League Value
Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Tre' Harris was removed from the injury report ahead of the Week 10 matchup against the Baltimore Ravens. Harris is cleared to play this weekend, and he could have an increased role. Fellow wideout Ladd McConkey (back) is currently listed as questionable to suit up for this Monday Night matchup. If he gets downgraded, Harris might end up as the No. 1 wideout in this offense. He'll draw a fairly favorable matchup against the Ravens defense that ranks 23rd against the pass coming into this game. Harris hasn't done much to give fantasy managers faith in him. He has been held to 31 receiving yards or fewer in three straight games. There could be some deep league flex value here, but it depends on the availability of McConkey.
Source: Pro Football Reference
Source: Pro Football Reference
Ladd McConkey Extremely Hard to Trust as a Flex Play
Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Ladd McConkey (back) is currently listed as questionable ahead of the Week 10 matchup against the Baltimore Ravens. McConkey is slapped with the questionable tag for Monday Night after missing back-to-back practices due to back spasms. He never took a snap during last week's loss to the Houston Texans. The hope is that McConkey can at least play on Monday, but his level of activity is uncertain right now. It's a good matchup for McConkey against a Ravens pass defense that ranks 23rd in the league coming into this game. McConkey is a solid player when healthy, but he's not 100 percent right now. RotoBaller has McConkey ranked as the WR43 for Week 10. He could be on the flex radar, assuming he's able to suit up.
Source: Pro Football Reference
Source: Pro Football Reference
Omarion Hampton has Flex Appeal
Los Angeles Chargers running back Omarion Hampton is coming off one of his better performances on the ground. It has been a struggle for Hampton throughout most of the season. He turned in a good performance last week when he rushed for 60 yards on 13 attempts in the loss to the Houston Texans. The hope is that he can carry that momentum into the Week 10 matchup against the Baltimore Ravens. This Ravens' defense ranks 11th in the league in rushing defense this season. Hampton hasn't done much for fantasy managers to have faith in him right now. It's a decent matchup, but he still ranks as the RB32 in RotoBaller rankings this weekend. There is some flex appeal here, but fantasy managers have probably been hurt too many times to trust Hampton right now.
Source: Pro Football Reference
Source: Pro Football Reference
Justin Herbert is on QB2 Radar for Week 10
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert is hopeful for better results this weekend after struggling in recent weeks. Last week, Herbert threw for 193 yards with one touchdown and one interception in the loss to the Houston Texans. The 28-year-old has one passing touchdown over his last three games. It has been an awful season for Herbert, but he still has time to turn it around. The good news, Herbert does have a plus matchup against the Baltimore Ravens in Week 10. A defense that ranks 23rd in the league in pass defense this season. Herbert has struggled even in favorable situations this season, but maybe he'll figure it out on Monday Night. He ranks as the QB24 in RotoBaller rankings for Week 10. He's on the QB2 radar, but is better off left on the bench in most fantasy formats.
Source: Pro Football Reference
Source: Pro Football Reference
Justice Hill has Intriguing Deep-League Value
Baltimore Ravens running back Justice Hill is coming off his best performance of the season. Last week, Hill carried the ball nine times for 85 yards and a touchdown in the loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars. He also hauled in all three of his targets for seven additional yards through the air. Given the struggles of Derrick Henry, Hill could see an increased role against the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 10. The Chargers have struggled to stop the run this season. Coming into this game, the Chargers rank 21st in the league in rushing defense. Hill hasn't exactly been a reliable fantasy option this season, but he does have three receptions or more in four straight games. Fantasy managers in deep leagues might be able to use him as a flex option this weekend.
Source: Pro Football Reference
Source: Pro Football Reference
Mark Andrews is Difficult to Trust in Week 10
Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark Andrews needs a rebound performance after giving fantasy managers plenty of duds in recent weeks. Over the last four games, Andrews has been held to three receptions or fewer with less than 25 receiving yards in all of those contests. It won't get any easier for Andrews against the Los Angeles Chargers defense in Week 10. Coming into this game, the Chargers have allowed the 30th-fewest fantasy points to tight ends this season. The hope is that newcomer Jacoby Brissett can help spark this offense, but fantasy managers shouldn't expect too much out of Andrews. The veteran tight end sits as the TE22 in RotoBaller rankings and is a shaky TE2 for this weekend.
Source: Pro Football Reference
Source: Pro Football Reference
Rashod Bateman is Risky Starting Option for Week 10
Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman has struggled to make much of an impact as of late. Over the last four games, Bateman has recorded four receptions for 61 yards and zero touchdowns. The Ravens have lost two starting quarterbacks recently, so that hasn't helped their offense. The hope is that newly acquired Jacoby Brissett will help stabilize this offense against the Los Angeles Chargers' defense in Week 10. The Chargers' pass defense ranks 15th in the league heading into this Monday Night matchup. The Ravens offense should have more success, but that doesn't mean Bateman is a trustworthy option. He's still the third wideout in this offense and shouldn't be considered anything more than a WR4 for this weekend.
Source: Pro Football Reference
Source: Pro Football Reference
Zay Flowers Sits in WR2 Territory for Week 10
Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers is hopeful for a bounce-back performance against the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 10. Flowers has seen his fantasy value take a massive dip with the quarterback room being depleted in Baltimore. Both Lamar Jackson (finger) and Tyler Huntley (toe) are sidelined with injuries right now. Undrafted rookie Joe Fagnano has struggled to get the ball to Flowers in recent weeks. Over the last two games, Flowers has three receptions for six yards. The Ravens went out and acquired veteran quarterback Jacoby Brissett. He's expected to get the start against the Chargers on Sunday. The Chargers rank 15th in the league in pass defense this season. Brissett should be able to have some success and hopefully get Flowers back on track. Flowers ranks as the WR7 in RotoBaller rankings this week. Fantasy managers should put him in the WR2 conversation with a new quarterback under center.
Source: Pro Football Reference
Source: Pro Football Reference
Derrick Henry has Low-End RB1 Value for Week 10
Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry is hopeful for better results after struggling on the ground in recent weeks. Henry has been kept under 60 rushing yards in each of the last four games. The hope is that Henry can break out of his slump against the Los Angeles Chargers on Monday Night. He'll draw a favorable matchup against the Chargers defense that currently ranks 21st in the league in rushing yards allowed per game. This Chargers defense has allowed 122.0 rushing yards per game and 11 touchdowns. Despite some lackluster results, the Ravens continue to pound the ball with Henry. The 32-year-old has seen 17 carries or more in every game but one this season. RotoBaller ranks Henry as the RB7 this weekend, and fantasy managers should consider him a low-end RB1 for Week 10.
Source: Pro Football Reference
Source: Pro Football Reference
Chris Jones is Expected to Play in Week 10
Kansas City Chiefs pass rusher Chris Jones (personal) is expected to play during the Week 10 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons. Jones landed on the injury report on Saturday for non-injury personal reasons. Despite this, Jones is expected to suit up for Sunday's contest in Atlanta. The veteran pass rusher will travel on his own to the game rather than flying with the team. Barring any setbacks, the 10-year veteran will be out there this weekend. Across eight games, Jones has recorded 17 tackles and 2.5 sacks.
Source: Adam Schefter
Source: Adam Schefter
Jacoby Brissett a Strong Superflex Start in Ravens Debut
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Jacoby Brissett will debut with his new team on Monday in Week 10 against the Los Angeles Chargers. Brissett was benched by the Arizona Cardinals in Week 8 and subsequently traded to the Ravens, who desperately needed a quarterback after placing Lamar Jackson (thumb) and Tyler Huntley (toe) on injured reserve. Jackson still has a chance to return this season, but Brissett will lead the offense for the time being, putting him in charge of keeping the team's playoff hopes alive. The veteran quarterback flashed upside at times in Arizona, but he finished the first half of the season with a discouraging 11-to-7 touchdown-to-turnover ratio. His days of being a potential fantasy QB1 are over, but he can still be a top-24 or perhaps even a top-18 option, giving him legitimate appeal in plenty of superflex and 2-QB leagues. He should also benefit from having a strong supporting cast at his disposal, including wide receiver Zay Flowers and tight end Mark Andrews. This week, Brissett ranks as RotoBaller's QB19 as he takes on a Chargers defense that ranks near the middle of the league with 13 passing touchdowns and seven interceptions allowed.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
