Fantasy Football Week 10: Rankings, Projections and Waiver-Wire Tips
The significance of compiling the right fantasy lineup becomes greater with every passing week of the NFL season.
Week 10 is no different.
Playoff spots and league championships will be decided by managers who can pick and choose which player is the best fit, with the best match-up, to start for their leagues in any given week.
Tiptoeing the fine line between superstars and waiver wire pickups is of the utmost importance.
Ahead of the week to come, find out which 15 players are must-starts and which two waiver wire additions could be difference makers.
Week 10 Rankings and Stat Projections
The rankings and projections for Week 10 in fantasy are:
- Lamar Jackson, QB, Baltimore Ravens at Cincinnati Bengals (240 yds, 3 TDs, 6 rushes, 50 yds)
- Jonathan Taylor, RB, Indianapolis Colts vs. Buffalo Bills (15 carries, 125 yds, 3 TDs)
- Tyreek Hill, WR, Miami Dolphins at Los Angeles Rams (8 catches, 140 yds, 2 TDs)
- Saquon Barkley, RB, Philadelphia Eagles at Dallas Cowboys (13 carries, 120 yds, 2 TDs, 4 rec., 30 yds)
- Kyren Williams, RB, Los Angeles Rams vs. Miami Dolphins (15 carries, 100 yds, 2 TDs, 4 rec., 45 yds)
- Brock Purdy, QB, San Francisco 49ers at Tampa Bay Buccaneers (300 yds, 4 TDs)
- Ja'Marr Chase, WR, Cincinnati Bengals vs. Baltimore Ravens (10 catches, 100 yds, 2 TDs)
- Tank Dell, WR, Houston Texans vs. Detroit Lions (8 catches, 90 yds, 2 TDs)
- Breece Hall, RB, New York Jets at Arizona Cardinals (14 carries, 85 yds, TD, 5 rec., 45 yds, TD)
- Bijan Robinson, RB, Atlanta Falcons at New Orleans Saints (12 carries, 75 yds, 5 rec., 40 yds, TD)
- Amon-Ra St. Brown, WR, Detroit Lions at Houston Texans (8 catches, 90 yds, TD)
- Jehmyr Gibbs, RB, Detroit Lions at Houston Texans (12 carries, 80 yds, 4 rec., 30 yds)
- Malik Nabers, WR, New York Giants at Carolina Panthers (9 catches, 75 yds, TD)
- Josh Allen, QB, Buffalo Bills at Indianapolis Colts (250 yds, TD, 3 rushes, 45 yds)
- Puka Nacua, WR, Los Angeles Rams vs. Miami Dolphins (9 catches, 100 yds)
- Jayden Daniels, QB, Washington Commanders vs. Pittsburgh Steelers (150 yds, TD, 7 rushes, 60 yds)
Waiver Wire Pickup: Nick Westbrook-Ikhine, WR, Tennessee Titans
The trade of DeAndre Hopkins to the Kansas City Chiefs has opened up an opportunity in the Tennessee Titans offense for a young receiver to step up opposite Calvin Ridley and that receiver is Nick Westbrook-Ikhine.
Westbrook-Ikhine has tallied a touchdown in each of his last four games and in a Week 9 victory over the New England Patriots, caught five balls for 50 yards to go along with his score.
He has proven chemistry with quarterback Mason Rudolph and has seen his production grow with every outing.
He is touchdown-dependent at this point but considering he has found pay dirt in each of his last four games, he is a worthwhile addition, especially for managers in deeper leagues with more roster spots.
Waiver Wire Pickup: Quentin Johnston, WR, Los Angeles Chargers
Through six games in his second NFL season, Quentin Johnston has tallied four touchdowns, on 18 receptions and 282 yards.
He has also developed into a big-play receiver, as evidenced in Week 9 against Cleveland who he carved up to the tune of four catches and 118 yards. He was the best offensive player on the field in that game and if he can build on the momentum he has coming out of it, could very well develop into a fantasy stud.
He encounters a stingy Titans defense in Week 10, ranked No. 4 against opposing wide receivers and allowing just five receiving touchdowns.
Still, New England found some success against that squad and, with better offensive weapons on the LA side of the ball, Johnston will have the opportunity to continue run as a breakout fantasy starter.
Grab him now while he is available in 86 percent of Yahoo and 79 percent of ESPN leagues.
All stats via FantasyPros unless otherwise noted.