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Who Should I Start for Week 10? Fantasy Football outlooks for Germie Bernard, DK Metcalf, Chase Brown, Aaron Rodgers, Rico Dowdle, Jaylen Warren, Joe Burrow, Pat Freiermuth, Mike Gesicki.
Who Should I Start? Who Should I Sit? Some of the most common Week 10 fantasy football lineup decisions involve players like Germie Bernard, DK Metcalf, Chase Brown, Aaron Rodgers, Rico Dowdle, Jaylen Warren, Joe Burrow, Pat Freiermuth, and Mike Gesicki. However, don't worry; we are here to help you make these decisions and build winning lineups in Week 10. Set your optimal fantasy football lineups for Week 10 of the 2026 NFL season. Our free Who Should I Start? tool will help make your fantasy football lineup decisions. Compare up to four NFL players, and we tell you who to start... all free! Get your winning lineups set, and make the right decisions.
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Week 10 Fantasy Football Outlooks
Below are some fantasy football outlooks written by our NFL team here at RotoBaller, bringing you their fantasy football analysis and advice on which players to consider starting in Week 10:
Germie Bernard, Pittsburgh Steelers
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Germie Bernard was relatively quiet in Weeks 7 and 8 after breaking out in Week 6, but he'll look to get back on track following the team's Week 9 bye. His first opportunity to do so comes against the division-rival Cincinnati Bengals in a primetime matchup on Sunday Night Football.
Cincinnati ranks middle-of-the-pack against fantasy receivers this season, but its pass defense has been subpar overall and particularly vulnerable to production from the slot.
The Bengals surrender the second-most fantasy points per game to slot receivers, where Bernard lines up nearly 50% of the time. Pittsburgh's receiver room remains thin due to injuries to Roman Wilson (finger) and Michael Pittman Jr. (foot), so Bernard should see plenty of playing time alongside DK Metcalf, even with Ben Skowronek (calf) back in the mix.
Assuming the Steelers need to throw to keep pace with Cincinnati's high-powered passing attack, Bernard carries some upside into this matchup and is worth considering as a WR3 or flex option in most formats.
Aaron Rodgers, Pittsburgh Steelers
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers will return from a Week 9 bye to take on the division-rival Cincinnati Bengals in Week 10. When Rodgers last faced Cincinnati in Week 3, he finished as a top-10 fantasy QB with 292 passing yards, three touchdowns, and one interception.
Although he'll be on the road this time, the Bengals remain a relatively favorable matchup, surrendering 229 passing yards and over 28 points per game to opposing offenses at home. Unlike most AFC North battles, this contest is expected to be high-scoring, with a projected point total of around 49.5.
The Steelers have won their last few games behind a strong running game, but Rodgers will likely need to throw more in this one to keep pace with Cincinnati's high-powered offense. While the 42-year-old isn't necessarily a must-start, he profiles as a high-end QB2 with plenty of streaming appeal on Sunday night.
Jaylen Warren, Pittsburgh Steelers
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren is averaging 16 fantasy points per game this season and has a great opportunity to keep rolling in Week 10 against the Cincinnati Bengals. Cincinnati is allowing the eighth-most yards per carry to opposing backs and has surrendered consecutive 100-yard rushing performances over the past two weeks.
Through nine weeks, teams haven't run the ball often against the Bengals, instead opting to keep pace with their high-powered offense. However, Pittsburgh has found success winning games behind its rushing attack, led by Warren and backfield mate Rico Dowdle. When Warren faced Cincinnati in Week 3, he exploded for 176 total yards on 20 touches.
Even with Dowdle getting more involved in recent weeks, Warren has remained excellent for fantasy purposes and should be viewed as a must-start RB1 in this divisional matchup.
Rico Dowdle, Pittsburgh Steelers
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Rico Dowdle scored his first touchdown of the season in Week 8 and will return from a bye to face the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday Night Football in Week 10. Although teammate Jaylen Warren has overshadowed him, Dowdle is averaging nearly 14 opportunities per game since returning from a toe injury that sidelined him from Weeks 3-5.
He has also shown an ability to contribute in the passing game and in the red zone, boosting his fantasy value. This is a favorable matchup to target, as the Bengals allow the eighth-most rushing yards per game and the eighth-most yards per carry to opposing running backs. It wouldn't be surprising to see Dowdle get even more touches coming out of the bye, putting him on the fantasy radar as a quality flex option this week.
Chase Brown, Cincinnati Bengals
Cincinnati Bengals running back Chase Brown will face the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday night in Week 10. Brown rushed nine times for 57 yards and caught three passes for 18 yards in last week's win over the Atlanta Falcons.
Brown once again split work with running back Samaje Perine, who handled 11 carries for 43 yards in the contest. The good news is Brown was more efficient with his carries and was still involved as a pass catcher despite the split. The bad news is the Steelers defense is very tough on running backs this season. With him splitting work and the strength of the Pittsburgh defense, Brown could find very little success between the tackles this week.
Brown could still be heavily utilized as a pass catcher if the Steelers' pass rush puts pressure on quarterback Joe Burrow throughout the contest. Brown is ranked RB14 in our RotoBaller Week 10 PPR rankings, making him a strong RB2 option this week.
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