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Andy's potential Week 10 busts, fantasy football start 'em, sit 'em picks for players who may disappoint. You should consider benching these players in Week 10.
Hey RotoBallers! We are officially in the double-digit week of the season, which means our start/sit calls are even more crucial with fantasy playoff hopes on the line.
Below, we'll look at some potential busts (one at each position) who could greatly underperform this coming weekend. Last week, we hit on most of our calls, as Tyler Shough, D'Andre Swift, and DJ Moore did not live up to their projections.
Who should fantasy managers bench in Week 10? Let's dive in!
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Potential Fantasy Football Lineup Busts
QB: Kirk Cousins (LV) vs. SEA
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Kirk Cousins has been a viable weekly streamer through much of the first half but is best left on the bench in Week 10. The Raiders will host the Seattle Seahawks, who boast one of the sport's top defenses. Entering Week 10, the Seahawks have allowed the fewest yards per game (244.2) and just 18.0 total PPG.
Last week, they completely shut down Gardner Minshew II and the Cardinals, surrendering only three points. Two weeks prior, they held Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs to just three points and 165 passing yards.
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— Seattle Seahawks (@Seahawks) November 8, 2026
Through nine weeks, Cousins has averaged a strong 23.3 PPR points per game and tossed 20 passing touchdowns while chipping in two with his legs. However, facing a Seahawks defense that has allowed the second-fewest fantasy points at the position this season, Cousins is a risky QB2.
RB: Chase Brown (CIN) vs. PIT
Chase Brown has not lived up to the lofty RB1 expectations this season but has been a productive RB2 in most weeks. Entering Week 10, the three-down back has averaged a solid 13.2 PPR points per game. While this mark isn't elite, he hasn't been a major bust relative to his ADP. However, managers hoped Brown would average above 15.0 PPR points, especially after being drafted with a first-round pick.
Still, Brown is coming off a solid Week 9, when he ran for 57 yards on nine carries, making it one of his most effective games of the season. Before that, Brown averaged just 3.6 YPC.
Unfortunately, Brown may face a tough matchup this weekend against a tough Steelers defense. The last time he faced them, Brown tallied 61 yards on 13 carries and caught just two passes for eight yards. The Steelers boast the third-best rushing defense in football and have allowed the fewest PPR points to the position.
Brown profiles more as a risky RB2 than a borderline top-15 option.
WR: Drake London (ATL) vs. KC
Drake London enters Week 10 on a bit of a skid. In their loss to the Bengals, he caught all five of his targets for just 68 yards and added only 1.8 PPR points the week prior. While he averaged a solid 18.3 PPR points from Weeks 3 through 7, London could see his slide continue in Week 10 when he faces the Kansas City Chiefs.
Last weekend, the Chiefs shut down New York's passing attack; they held Omar Cooper Jr. to just 58 yards, and Adonai Mitchell caught none. The week before, the Chiefs held Jaylen Waddle and Courtland Sutton to a combined 92 yards.
Overall, the Chiefs enter Week 10 allowing the second-fewest PPR points at the position, which sets London up for a floor game rather than a ceiling performance.
TE: Harold Fannin Jr. (CLE) vs. HOU
After a skid from Weeks 5-6, Harold Fannin Jr. has begun to turn the corner. Over his last three games, the second-year tight end has looked more like his rookie self, averaging 17.6 PPR points per game. During this stretch, Fannin has drawn 7.7 targets per game and eclipsed 90 yards in two of these contests.
HAROLD FANNIN GOES BEASTMODE! https://t.co/wO5EDBSO8e
— NFL (@NFL) November 8, 2026
However, managers treating Fannin like a top-10 TE should temper expectations in Week 10. On Sunday, the Browns will face the Houston Texans, who aren't only coming off a dominant showing against the Chargers but have also been elite at stopping opposing TEs. In Week 7, they shut down breakout Isaiah Likely and held him to only 3.2 PPR points.
Through nine weeks, they have allowed the fewest PPR points at the position. While Fannin may be tough to sit in most 12+ team leagues, managers with a more intriguing alternative should consider switching, as he could be touchdown-dependent in this difficult matchup.
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