Notes:
• The most troubling news exiting Week 9 is Bills quarterback and MVP frontrunner Josh Allen dealing with an elbow injury — something to keep an eye on if you’re an Allen or Stefon Diggs owner.
• Chicago has finally figured out how to unleash Justin Fields. The Bears are allowing the second-year quarterback to play to his strengths and Fields has responded with three consecutive weeks as a top-five quarterback, and a No. 1 finish in Week 9. He’s firmly entrenched in the QB1 discussion and has juicy matchups against Detroit and Atlanta up next.
• Joe Mixon is the perfect example of trusting a player who is getting all the touches in a backfield. He only had three touchdowns entering Week 9, but exploded on Sunday for five total touchdowns against the Panthers. Mixon is on a bye this week, but he’s a top-five running back the rest of the way.
• The Miami Dolphins are really good, but the arrival of Jeff Wilson made the running back situation tough for fantasy owners. Wilson stepped right into the action and was on the field in crucial situations at the end of the game. Raheem Mostert owners are not happy.
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• The Green Bay Packers are a mess. Aaron Rodgers is visibly frustrated, and Aaron Jones, Romeo Doubs and Rashan Gary all left Week 9 with injuries. Jones got good news on his ankle on Monday, but Doubs will miss time.
• T.J. Hockenson contributed immediately in his first game with the Vikings. He saw nine targets, second to Justin Jefferson. He was tough to trust in the Lions’ inept offense, but he’s a must-start with Kirk Cousins as his new quarterback.
• We’ve got another game being played across the pond when the Seahawks meet the Buccaneers in Munich, Germany. Kickoff is at 9:30 EST, so set your lineups accordingly.
• Four teams are on a bye this week. The Ravens, Bengals, Patriots and Jets will be out of action in Week 10.
• Remember to check the weather heading into Sunday for your kicker selection.
Thursday Night Game: Falcons vs. Panthers
Sunday Night Game: Chargers vs. 49ers
Monday Night Game: Commanders vs. Eagles
Top Pickups of the Week: Justin Fields, Rachaad White, Mecole Hardman, Terrace Marshall Jr., Greg Dulcich
Buy Low: Justin Herbert, Cordarelle Patterson, Jeff Wilson, Keenan Allen, Diontae Johnson
Sell High: Kyler Murray, Leonard Fournette, Gabe Davis, Kyle Pitts
Send to the Waiver Wire: Aaron Rodgers, Caleb Huntley, Michael Thomas, Romeo Doubs, Mike Gesicki
Start ‘Em:
Quarterback: Justin Fields
Running Back: Cordarrelle Patterson
Wide Receiver: JuJu Smith-Schuster
Tight End: Greg Dulcich
Defense: Eagles
Sit ‘Em:
Quarterback: Tom Brady
Running Back: James Conner
Wide Receiver: Michael Pittman
Tight End: Tyler Higbee
Defense: Vikings
Sleepers:
Quarterback: Daniel Jones
Running Back: Kenneth Gainwell
Wide Receiver: Rondale Moore
Tight End: Cole Kmet
Defense: Giants
NFL Picks for Week 10:
Weekly Pick ‘Em (Season Record: 77-57-1)
Panthers (vs. Falcons)
Buccaneers (vs. Seahawks)
Bills (vs. Vikings)
Bears (vs. Lions)
Titans (vs. Broncos)
Chiefs (vs. Jaguars)
Dolphins (vs. Browns)
Giants (vs. Texans)
Saints (vs. Steelers)
Raiders (vs. Colts)
Cowboys (vs. Packers)
Rams (vs. Cardinals)
49ers (vs. Chargers)
Eagles (vs. Commanders)
Five Picks Against The Spread (Season Record: 25-19-1)
Panthers +3 vs. Falcons
Buccaneers -2.5 vs. Seahawks
Bears -3 vs. Lions
Titans -2.5 vs. Broncos
Chargers +7 vs. 49ers
Five Over-Under Totals (Season Record: 27-18)
Vikings-Bills over 47.5
Jaguars-Chiefs under 49.5
Texans-Giants over 38.5
Colts-Raiders under 42
Cowboys-Packers over 42.5
One Bold Prediction For The Week
Week 1: Baker Mayfield and Russell Wilson each throw for 300 yards and two touchdowns against their former team. (miss)
Week 2: Four different wide outs finish with over 100 receiving yards in the two Monday night games. (miss)
Week 3: Jalen Hurts has five total touchdowns against the Commanders. (miss)
Week 4: Lamar Jackson has more than 500 yards of offense against the Bills. (miss)
Week 5: Josh Allen finishes with more rushing yards than the entire Steelers offense. (miss)
Week 6: Josh Allen and Patrick Mahomes combine for 800 yards of total offense in a potential preview of the AFC Championship game. (miss)
Week 7: Derrick Henry has three rushing touchdowns against the Colts. (miss)
Week 8: The Colts rush for more than 200 yards against the Commanders. (miss)
Week 9: Devante Adams goes over 150 receiving yards after being held to one catch in Week 8. (missed by 4 yards on 17 targets)
Week 10: Justin Fields has his first 300-yard passing game of the season against Lions.