X
Lost password?

Don't have an account?
Gain Access Now

X

Receive free daily analysis

NFL
NBA
NHL
NASCAR
CFB
MLB
MMA
PGA
ESPORTS
BETTING

Already have an account? Log In

X

Forgot Password


POPULAR FANTASY TOOLS

Expert Advice
Articles & Tools
Import Your Leagues
Draft Rankings
Draft Simulator
Enter League Settings
Value Picks
Compare Any Players
News and Alerts

Week 10 Deeper Sleepers: Replacing Dion Lewis and Targeting Cowboys

Welcome back readers. Same rules as always, we will be targeting players owned in 25% or less of Fleaflicker leagues.

Week 9 didn't bleed fantasy owners dry with injuries like we saw in Week 8, although we did lose Dion Lewis (ACL) for the year. DeAngelo Williams and Jeremy Langford (our pick last week) were both magnificent, picking up right where Le'Veon Bell and Matt Forte left off. Unfortunately Langford was the only pick that really hit last week. We'll look to bounce back in this segment.

Same as last week, I'll include a player from every position (including D/ST) each week - as long as the options are worthy of discussion. Let's get to it.

Editor's Note: Find sleeper picks, undervalued ADPs, and draft targets to help you dominate your fantasy football drafts. Try our free who to draft tool for personalized recommendations.

 

Digging Deeper - Potential Week 10 Waiver Wire Sleepers

Matt Cassel (QB, DAL)

8% Owned in Fleaflicker

Well, I'll go ahead and admit I was dead wrong about Kirk Cousins over Cassel last week. Cassel looked comfortable in the pocket and was willing to take what the defense gave him, relying on his safety valve Cole Beasley in the slot. Cassel ended up with 299 yards with three touchdowns and a pick. His touchdown to Dez Bryant was literally a prayer amongst four defenders in the endzone, it counts nonetheless. Plus Dez Bryant is pretty good at football.

This week Cassel gets a date with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, a team ranked 29th versus the pass so far and has allowed 19 passing touchdowns, second worst in the NFL. It should be a good day for Dez Bryant as well -- the Bucs are ranked last vs opposing #1 wide receivers.  Look for Cassel to play the check-down game again with Beasley while taking a few shots with Bryant.

FAAB: $1

James White (RB, NE)

19% Owned in Fleaflicker

Unlike the Bears and Steelers running back situations, things are a little stickier in New England. With Dion Lewis out for the year, the Patriots are going to be forced to replace his production with no player of Lewis' mold on the roster. Brandon Bolden stepped in on Sunday and caught a touchdown pass, and he definitely should be considered for this week's waiver wire, but don't forget about James White.

White was not active on Sunday due to the fact he doesn't play on special teams, but is already considered the top candidate to step in for Lewis. White was a fourth round pick last season and the team has hyped his potential before, although he's yet to translate his skills to the field. Replacing Lewis with White or Bolden will be a daunting task, which is why I see the team focusing more on LeGarrette Blount and splitting duties between Lewis and White. Look for White to average 6-8 touches a game, which isn't enough to make him start-worthy in shallow formats. However if you're RB-starved in a deeper league, it's worth putting in a bid and seeing where this goes.

FAAB: $12

Cole Beasley (WR, DAL)

7% Owned in Fleaflicker

We're already gambling with Matt Cassel at QB, why not go for the combo meal? Beasley had his best game of the year Sunday night, catching nine of 11 targets for 112 yards and two touchdowns. His 11 targets led the team as he was able to beat Malcolm Jenkins numerous times from the slot.

It'd be easy to draw this one up as a fluke outing, but keep in mind this was just Cassel's third start, and second with Dez Bryant. This may be an opportunity to take advantage of some newfound chemistry in PPR leagues between Cassel and Beasley as teams hone in on Dez. The targets are there and while the touchdowns are hard to gauge, recall the Bucs are 31st in passing touchdowns allowed this year. If you need a bye-week replacement in PPR leagues, look no further than Beasley.

FAAB: $5

Crockett Gillmore (TE, BAL)

18% Owned in Fleaflicker

Remind me again who is available to catch balls in Baltimore. Kamar Aiken? Chris Givens? Jeremy Ross? Come on, now. It's tough to see any particular player dominating the targets like Steve Smith Sr. was before his Achilles tear, which means Crockett Gillmore finds himself in the fantasy discussion again.

He only saw four targets in Week 8, grabbing two for eight yards and a touchdown. The targets are concerning, but Flacco is looking for Gillmore near the goal line. His two red-zone touchdowns this season are tied for most among Ravens, and he gets to face Jacksonville defense that is ranked 28th versus tight ends this year. If you've been using Antontio Gates or Jacob Tamme at TE, give Gillmore a shot at home this week.

FAAB: $2

Oakland Raiders Defense

6% Owned in Fleaflicker

You must be thinking I'm insane. Use a defense that just gave up 308 offensive yards to one player? And now they face Adrian Peterson? But hear me out. This pick is tied solely to Teddy Bridgewater's status. After suffering a scary hit on Sunday, Bridgewater finds himself in the NFL concussion protocol and has yet to be cleared for Sunday. That would result in Shaun Hill getting the start who looked quite rusty versus the Rams. The Raiders have been a top 10 run defense in 2015 and can stack the box for AP should Bridgewater sit. If Teddy plays, all bets are off.

FAAB: $1

 

NFL & Fantasy Football Chat Room

[iflychat_embed id="c-0" hide_user_list="yes" hide_popup_chat="no" height="400px"]




POPULAR FANTASY TOOLS

Expert Advice
Articles & Tools
Import Your Leagues
Draft Rankings
Draft Simulator
Enter League Settings
Value Picks
Compare Any Players
News and Alerts

REAL-TIME FANTASY NEWS

Najee Harris

Still No Timetable for Najee Harris at Training Camp
Kenny Pickett

Dillon Gabriel Limited With Injuries on Monday
Shedeur Sanders

Returns to Practice
Kenneth Walker III

Misses Third Straight Practice with Foot Injury
Jameson Williams

Expcted to See Uptick in Targets
Jakobi Meyers

to be Used in Different Ways in Chip Kelly's Offense
Tatsuro Taira

Gets Submission Win
Michael Penix Jr.

Kyle Pitts Sr., Michael Penix Jr. Connecting in the Offseason
Travis Etienne Jr.

Seen as Dangerous Part of Screen Game
HyunSung Park

Undefeated No More
Mateusz Rębecki

Mateusz Rebecki Drops Decision At UFC Vegas 108
Chase Brown

Expected to be Used More in Passing Game
Chris Duncan

Wins Three In A Row
Bucky Irving

Expected to Have High-Volume Role
Elves Brener

Loses Three In A Row
Esteban Ribovics

Returns To The Win Column
Josh Downs

Being Targeted "a Lot"
Nora Cornolle

Gets Dominated At UFC Vegas 108
DJ Moore

to Have his Opportunities Maximized
Karol Rosa

Outclasses Nora Cornolle
Josh Jacobs

Another Heavy Workload Coming for Josh Jacobs?
Matthew Golden

Looks the Part
J.J. Spaun

Finishes Tied for 23rd at Open Championship
Justin Thomas

Finishes Tied for 34th at Open Championship
Xander Schauffele

Finishes Tied For Seventh at Open Championship
Hideki Matsuyama

Finishes Tied for 19th at Wyndham Championship
Si Woo Kim

Misses The Cut at Wyndham Championship
Tommy Fleetwood

Finishes Tied for 16th at Open Championship
Wyndham Clark

Finishes Tied for 12th at 3M Open
Sam Burns

Finishes Tied for 61st at 3M Open
Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos

Suffers TKO Loss
Austin Riley

Braves Place Austin Riley Back on Injured List
Neil Magny

Gets Back In The Win Column
Jordan Mason

Could be "Co-RB1" in Minnesota
Danny Silva

Suffers His First UFC Loss
Keaton Mitchell

Expected to Have a Role this Season
Kevin Vallejos

Remains Undefeated In The UFC
Tony Pollard

Still the Featured Back in Tennessee
Tyjae Spears

Looks "Explosive" in Camp
Ja'Tavion Sanders

the Offensive MVP of Camp so Far
Noah Brown

Misses Practice Monday
New England Patriots

Christian Gonzalez Won't Practice this Week
NASCAR

Bubba Wallace Charges Back to Sixth at Iowa
Chase Briscoe

Finished Second Despite Being Trapped a Lap Down and Causing Two Wrecks
Brad Keselowski

Arguably Had the Best Drive at Iowa but Finished Third
Austin Dillon

Earns a Quiet Top Ten at Iowa
Kyle Larson

Poor Pit Strategy and Clash with Teammate Foil Kyle Larson at Iowa
William Byron

Stretches His Fuel to His Second Victory of 2025 At Iowa
Ryan Blaney

Continues A Strong Run of Success At Iowa
Ryan Preece

Eventful Race at Iowa Results In A Top-5 Finish
Denny Hamlin

Struggled Massively At Iowa
Tommy Edman

Likely Going on 10-Day Injured List
Austin Riley

Leaves With Abdominal Pain
Aaron Judge

on Track to Return Tuesday
Max Muncy

Could Return as Early as Monday
Chase Briscoe

Could Chase Briscoe be A Sneaky Play for Iowa Lineups?
Denny Hamlin

Is A Top Driver to Consider for DFS At Iowa
Ryan Blaney

Is A Favorite to Go Back-To-Back With Iowa Victories
Tyler Reddick

has Plenty of Upside for Sunday's Race at Iowa
Carson Hocevar

What Should Fantasy Players do with Carson Hocevar at Iowa?
Chris Buescher

Is Chris Buescher Worth Rostering For Iowa DFS Lineups?
Ty Gibbs

Could Be A Solid DFS Option for Iowa
Logan Henderson

Recalled, Starting Sunday
Jacob Misiorowski

Placed on 15-Day Injured List
Ryan Preece

Offers Plenty of Upside For DFS Lineups At Iowa On Sunday
NASCAR

A.J. Allmendinger Will Start in the Top 10 for the Second Week In A Row at Iowa
Austin Dillon

Could Austin Dillon Be A Decent DFS Option for Iowa?
Michael McDowell

Is Michael McDowell Worth Rostering for Iowa DFS Lineups?
Zane Smith

Should DFS Players Roster Zane Smith At Iowa?
NHL

Jakub Lauko Returns to Czechia
Nicholas Robertson

Signs One-Year Contract with Maple Leafs
Alex Laferriere

Kings Re-Sign Alex Laferriere to Three-Year Deal
Duop Reath

Has Salary Guaranteed by Portland
Luka Dončić

Luka Doncic Agrees to Contract Extension with the Lakers
William Contreras

Goes Deep in Five-Hit Night
Jeremy Peña

Jeremy Pena Exits Early Friday, Expects to Play Saturday
Randy Rodríguez

Randy Rodriguez Named New Giants Closer
Jaden Springer

Signs Exhibit-9 Deal with New Orleans
Julian Champagnie

has Salary Guaranteed by San Antonio
Jackson Chourio

Could be Out a Month
Aaron Judge

Yankees Eyeing Return for Aaron Judge Next Week
Juan Soto

Back in Lineup Against Giants
Jeremy Peña

Jeremy Pena Reinstated and Starting on Friday
George Springer

Goes on Concussion Injured List
JoJo Romero

the Top Candidate for Saves in St. Louis
Nolan Arenado

Going on Injured List With Shoulder Injury
Conor McGregor

Enters UFC Testing Pool
Grayson Rodriguez

Considering Having Surgery
Devin Williams

Yankees Plan to Keep Devin Williams in Closer's Role
HyunSung Park

Looks To Remain Undefeated
Tatsuro Taira

Set For UFC Vegas 108 Main Event
Mateusz Rębecki

Mateusz Rebecki Looks For His Second Consecutive Win
Chris Duncan

Looks To Extend His Win Streak
Elves Brener

Looks For His Fourth UFC Win
Esteban Ribovics

Set For UFC Vegas 108 Main Card Bout
Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos

Elizeu Zaleski Dos Santos Aims To Bounce Back
Karol Rosa

Looks To Get Back In The Win Column
Mikal Bridges

Signs Extension with Knicks
Jackson Chourio

Expected to Go on Injured List With Hamstring Strain
Jonathan Aranda

Rays Hope Jonathan Aranda Can Return in September
Connor McDavid

Oilers Hope to Finalize Connor McDavid's Contract Extension Soon
BUF

Devon Levi Re-Signs With Sabres for Two Years
Martin Pospisil

Signs Three-Year Extension
Dario Šarić

Dario Saric Hoping to Have Meaningful Role with Kings
Donte DiVincenzo

to Skip EuroBasket Due to Injury
Ayo Dosunmu

Set to Remain in Chicago
Malevy Leons

Signs Exhibit 10 Deal With Thunder
Daeqwon Plowden

Kings Pick Up Daeqwon Plowden on Two-Way Deal
Bryce McGowens

Signs Two-Way Deal with Pelicans
Jonathan Kuminga

Declines Latest Offers from Golden State
Gary Woodland

Eyeing Strong Finish to Reach Playoffs
Max McGreevy

Chasing a Miracle at Wyndham
Stephan Jaeger

a Solid Value Play at Wyndham Championship
Max Homa

Fighting to Salvage Disappointing Season
Nicolai Hojgaard

a Sleeper at Wyndham Championship
Rickie Fowler

Riding Quiet Momentum Into Wyndham
Brian Campbell

a Wild Card at Wyndham Championship
Akshay Bhatia

Looking to Flip the Script at Wyndham Championship
Aaron Rai

Finishes Tied For 34th at Open Championship
Andrew Novak

Finishes Tied For 63rd at Open Championship
Hideki Matsuyama

Finishes Tied For 16th at Open Championship
Kurt Kitayama

Wins 3M Open
Tom Kim

Finishes Tied For 28th at 3M Open
Charlie McAvoy

Ready to Go for Next Season
Dylan Samberg

Agrees to Three-Year Contract with Jets
RANKINGS
C
1B
2B
3B
SS
OF
SP
RP

RANKINGS

QB
RB
WR
TE
K
DEF