Welcome to Week 10, friends. As always, we’re here to provide you with some fantasy football Quick Grades (or Start/Sit Grades, if you prefer) for the week.

We tapped into our consensus projections and rankings and Derek Brown’s weekly Primer to generate this week’s Quick Grades. See below for the results and accompanying notes.

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Week 10 Quarterback Start/Sit Grades

Daniel Jones (QB)

Jones is a strong QB2 this week. Despite being a below-average passer, his rushing equity and a stellar matchup should prop him up in Week 10. Among 38 qualifying quarterbacks, Jones ranks 30th in yards per attempt, highly accurate throw rate, and fantasy points per dropback. He is sixth in carries per game and 12th in rushing yards per game among quarterbacks. Carolina has allowed the fourth-highest yards per attempt, the second-highest passer rating, the third-most fantasy points via passing, and the 12th-highest CPOE.

Bryce Young (QB)

Young will be under center again this week. The time sitting this season doesn’t seem to have helped him much. Since Week 8, among 36 qualifying quarterbacks, Young ranks 29th in yards per attempt and 28th in passer rating, CPOE, and fantasy points per dropback. He does have a nice matchup this week, which should produce decent QB2 numbers for Young. New York has allowed the sixth-highest yards per attempt, the third-highest passer rating, and the second-highest CPOE.

Kirk Cousins (QB)

Cousins remains a mid QB2 (QB17 in fantasy points per game), but he’s arguably playing some of the best football of his career. Among 38 qualifying quarterbacks, he ranks seventh in yards per attempt, ninth in passer rating, 12th in CPOE, and third in highly accurate throw rate. Cousins should have no issues carving up the New Orleans secondary. Since Week 5, the Saints have allowed the ninth-highest yards per attempt, the 11th-most passing yards, and the 11th-highest fantasy points via passing. Cousins should enjoy clean pockets this week. Across their last five games, New Orleans is 19th in pressure rate.

Derek Carr (QB)

Carr hasn’t scored more than 14 fantasy points since Week 2. This entire offense has regressed so much after their hot start in the first two games of the season. Injuries have played a big role along the way. Carr will be tossing the rock to a depth chart largely composed of backups and journeymen this week. Since Week 3, Carr has been a replacement-level starter, ranking (among 34 qualifying quarterbacks) 25th in yards per attempt and highly accurate throw rate, 27th in passer rating, and 16th in CPOE. During that stretch, he has been the QB32 in fantasy points per game. Atlanta has been a nice matchup for fantasy quarterbacks, but Carr isn’t playing well, nor does he have the weapons to take advantage of it. Atlanta has allowed the fifth-highest passing touchdowns, the seventh-highest CPOE, and the sixth-highest fantasy points via passing.

Patrick Mahomes II (QB)

Last week Mahomes posted his first QB1 outing since Week 1 and his first game with at least 20 fantasy points of the season. We’ll see if he can keep the momentum train moving in Week 10. Among 38 qualifying quarterbacks, Mahomes ranks 18th in yards per attempt and passer rating, 30th in highly accurate throw rate, and 20th in fantasy points per dropback. Denver has been a tough pass defense this season, allowing the sixth-lowest success rate per dropback and yards per attempt, the tenth-lowest CPOE, and the 13th-lowest passer rating.

Bo Nix (QB)

Nix came crashing back to earth last week as the QB17 for the week, and Week 10 isn’t looking any more promising. Overall Nix is the QB12 in fantasy points per game with three QB1 weeks this season. Since Week 5, among 29 qualifying quarterbacks, Nix ranks 18th in yards per attempt, 12th in passer rating, 17th in highly accurate throw rate, and tenth in fantasy points per dropback. Kansas City has been a tough challenge for quarterbacks, allowing the tenth-fewest yards per attempt and fantasy points via passing and the 11th-lowest CPOE.

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Week 10 Wide Receiver Start/Sit Grades

Courtland Sutton (WR)

Sutton is the WR37 in fantasy points per game, ranking third in deep targets and red zone targets. Sutton has a 22.6% target share, 39.8% air-yard share, 1.83 YPRR, and a 30.9% first-read share. Yep, those are some tasty market share metrics. With Bo Nix‘s play improving, Sutton’s fantasy stock has improved with top-24 wideout finishes in three of his last four games. Kansas City will put a dent in that rising fantasy stock this week. The Chiefs have shut down perimeter wide receivers, allowing the fewest fantasy points per game and the second-fewest receiving yards per game to the position.

Khalil Shakir (WR)

Shakir has been Josh Allen‘s go-to weapon. Since Week 7, he has leaned on him heavily with a 21.7% target share, 2.78 YPRR, and a 28.4% first-read share. In this three-game stretch, Shakir has been force-fed, with 39.1% of his targets being the designed variety and Shakir having a 0.7 aDOT. Shakir has also seen his high-leverage usage tick up, with four red zone targets over his last three games. He should eat this week with his heavy yards after the catch role. Indy has allowed the tenth-most yards after the catch and the fourth-most missed tackles. Indy has allowed the eighth-most fantasy points per game to slot receivers.

Josh Downs (WR)

Downs is the WR23 in fantasy points per game, ranking 20th among wide receivers in red zone targets. He has also seen five deep targets in his seven games played. With Flacco starting, Downs has been the clear WR1 for Indy with a 27.3% target share, 2.38 YPRR, and a 33.8% first-read share. Downs should have another strong game this week and lead the way for Indy’s aerial attack again this week. Buffalo has been more pliable for slot receivers, allowing the eighth-most receiving yards per game while ranking 15th in fantasy points per game.

Alec Pierce (WR)

Pierce is a flex desperation dart throw. He has been the team’s low-volume deep-ball specialist, with 50% of his targets coming via deep passing. Buffalo has been tough against perimeter wide receivers (the fewest receiving yards per game and the fourth-fewest fantasy points per game), but they have given up production to deep passing. The Bills have allowed the 11th-highest CPOE and the 13th-highest passer rating to deep passing. If Joe Flacco can connect with a deep heave to Pierce this week, he could be a decent flex.

Brian Thomas Jr. (WR)

Thomas Jr. is the WR21 in fantasy points per game, ranking 15th in deep targets, and he has seen four red zone targets in his last four games. Thomas Jr. has an 18.4% target share, a 25.8% air-yard share, 2.52 YPRR, and a 21.9% first-read share. This isn’t the week I would depend on blow-up numbers from Thomas Jr. Minnesota has the highest two high rate in the NFL (69.5%). Against two high, Thomas Jr. has seen his target share drop to 15.6% with 2.07 YPRR and a 19.8% first-read share. Thomas Jr. could still have a solid day in Week 10 against a secondary that has allowed the third-most receiving yards per game and the sixth-most fantasy points per game to perimeter wide receivers.

Parker Washington (WR)

Last week, Washington had a 91.4% route share, a 19.4% target share, 1.28 YPRR, and a 23.1% first-read share. His target share and first-read share ranked second on the team to only Evan Engram. Washington has seen one red zone target over the last two games. This is a sneaky spot for him to crush this week. Minnesota has allowed the fourth-most receiving yards per game and fantasy points per game to slot receivers. Washington is firmly in the flex conversation for Week 10.

Jordan Addison (WR)

Addison is the WR41 in fantasy points per game with three games as a WR3 or higher this season in weekly scoring. Addison hasn’t seen a red zone target since Week 1, so his touchdown equity is limited in the offense. He has earned a 16.4% target share, a 28.3% air-yard share, and a 21.1% first-read share with 1.70 YPRR. Since Week 4, Jacksonville has had the third-highest two-high rate (58.4%). Against two high, Addison’s target share and first-read share have dropped to 13.9% and 15.2%, but his YPRR has increased to 1.97. Addison will have to be efficient this week if he isn’t going to see a ton of volume. That could happen against a secondary that has allowed the most receiving yards per game and the fifth-most fantasy points per game to perimeter wide receivers.

Keenan Allen (WR)

Allen has only one game this season where he has finished higher than WR46 in weekly scoring. He hasn’t had more than 41 receiving yards in any game this season. It’s been tough to watch. Allen has a 21.1% target share, a 31.4% air-yard share, 1.11 YPRR, and a 28.2% first-read share. This week, he gets another favorable matchup, but it’s worth wondering if Caleb Williams can deliver catchable targets to him. Only 67.6% of his target volume this season has been catchable. New England has allowed the 14th-most fantasy points per game and the seventh-highest passer rating when targeted to slot receivers this year.

Rome Odunze (WR)

Since the bye, the Bears have made more of an effort to get the ball in Odunze’s hands. Since Week 8, he has had a 20% target share, a 35.5% air-yard share, 2.13 YPRR, and a 22.6% first-read share. Overall, he ranks 15th in deep targets and 20th in red zone looks among wide receivers. He could be headed for a solid week against a secondary that has allowed the 12th-most fantasy points per game and the 13th-most receiving yards per game to perimeter wide receivers.

Sterling Shepard (WR)

Last week, Shepard had a 56% route share, a 16.1% target share, 2.40 YPRR, and a 21.7% first-read share (second on the team behind Otton). He ran 65% of his routes from the slot. Shepard saw a red zone target last week, which is only his second of the season. He’s a decent flex play this week against a secondary that has allowed the fifth-most receiving yards per game to slot receivers.

Week 10 Running Back Start/Sit Grades

Najee Harris (RB)

Harris is the RB26 in fantasy points per game and he’s been running hot as the RB10, RB17, and RB15 over the last three games. During that span, Harris has averaged 19.7 touches and 118.3 total yards. Harris is fifth in weighted opportunities, eighth in carries, and fourth in red zone touches. Since Week 6, he has played 62% of the rushing play snaps, 43% of the passing down snaps, and 59% of the red zone snaps. Among 47 qualifying rushers, Harris ranks 14th in explosive run rate, ninth in missed tackles forced per attempt, and 17th in yards after contact per attempt. Harris should have another banner week against the Commanders. Washington has allowed the second-highest explosive run rate, the fourth-most rushing yards per game, and the fifth-highest rushing success rate.

Jaylen Warren (RB)

Since Week 6, Warren has finished as the RB38, RB34, and RB39 in weekly fantasy scoring. He has played only 31% of the rushing play snaps, 53% of the passing down snaps, and only 37% of the red zone snaps. Since Week 6, he has averaged 11.3 touches and 45.3 total yards. In Week 8, Warren finally started to look like a healthy version of himself with a 44% missed tackle rate and 2.44 yards after contact per attempt. Warren is a decent flex play this week against Washington’s run-funnel defense. Washington has allowed the second-highest explosive run rate, the fourth-most rushing yards per game, and the fifth-highest rushing success rate.

Rico Dowdle (RB)

Last Week, Dowdle took over the backfield, playing 71% of the snaps with 17 touches and 107 total yards as the RB8. Dowdle also posted a strong 8.3% explosive run rate and 3.08 yards after contact per attempt. It was the type of usage that Dowdle should have been seeing all year. This week, he’ll need every snap and touch to put up fantasy points. Since Week 3, the Eagles have been an elite run defense, allowing the seventh-lowest explosive run rate, the third-fewest rushing yards per game, the third-lowest missed tackle rate, and the fifth-lowest yards after contact per attempt.

David Montgomery (RB)

Montgomery is the RB14 in fantasy points per game, ranking 19th in carries, sixth in red zone touches, and sixth in total touchdowns. He has averaged 15.9 touches and 81.1 total yards. Among 47 qualifying backs, Montgomery ranks 13th in missed tackles forced per attempt and 21st in yards after contact per attempt. Montgomery will have to lean on volume and his touchdown equity this week in a tough matchup. Houston has allowed the fifth-lowest rushing success rate, the 12th-fewest rushing yards per game, and the third-lowest missed tackle rate.

Raheem Mostert (RB)

Last week, Mostert played only 14 snaps (23%), but he had 12 touches, which resulted in 88 total yards. That’s about as good of an outing as you can ask for with that limited amount of playing time. Asking Mostert to continue to thread the needle like that weekly is tough, but that doesn’t mean that he might not be able to do it again this week in a good matchup. The Rams have allowed the ninth-most rushing yards per game, the seventh-highest missed tackle rate, and the 12th-highest rushing success rate.

Tyrone Tracy Jr. (RB)

Tracy Jr. has run away with the Giants’ starting job. Since Week 5, he has averaged 18 touches and 97.6 total yards while playing 57-84% of the snaps weekly. Among 47 qualifying backs, he ranks 21st in missed tackles forced per attempt and 18th in explosive run rate. The Panthers have been gutted by running backs allowing the most rushing yards per game, the sixth-highest yards before contact per attempt, and the fifth-highest success rate to gap runs (Tracy 56.2% gap).

Chuba Hubbard (RB)

Hubbard is the RB18 in fantasy points per game, ranking tenth in snap share, ninth in weighted opportunities, and 17th in red zone touches. Since Week 2, he has averaged 19.2 touches and 94.9 total yards per game. Among 47 qualifying backs, Hubbard ranks 12th in explosive run rates and 28th in yards after contact per attempt. He should post another solid stat line against the Giants this week. New York has allowed the second-highest explosive run rate, the fifth-most rushing yards per game, and the third-highest missed tackle rate.

Week 10 Tight End Start/Sit Grades

Theo Johnson (TE)

Johnson enters the streaming radar this week. Over the last two games, he has seen his role increase with a 15.6% target share, 1.65 YPRR, and an 18.8% first-read share (second on the team). He hasn’t seen a red zone target since Week 3, so his chances of scoring a touchdown are slim, but the matchup is wondrous. Carolina has allowed the fourth-most receiving yards per game, the seventh-highest yards per reception, and the most fantasy points per game to tight ends.

Taysom Hill (TE)

The Hill dice roll paid off last week, as he was the TE5 in weekly fantasy scoring. It’s time to pick up the die again this week and pray for fantasy points. Last week, Hill played 44% of the snaps with five rushing attempts, 19 rushing yards, and a rushing touchdown. He also had a 42.4% route share, a 15.6% target share (led the team), 41 receiving yards, and a 20% first-read share (also led the team). Hill has multiple outs for fantasy success this week. Atlanta has allowed the ninth-most fantasy points to tight ends while also surrendering the tenth-most rushing yards per game and the ninth-highest explosive run rate.

Kyle Pitts (TE)

Pitts is the TE11 in fantasy points per game, ranking tenth in receptions and fifth in receiving yards among tight ends. His down week against the Cowboys with Drake London leaving early is something I didn’t see happening, so Pitts falls from the must-start graces as we need to discuss his outlook against New Orleans. Overall, Pitts has a 13.8% target share, 1.97 YPRR, and a 10.4% first-read share. He has only three end zone targets this season and has drawn only one red zone target since Week 4. Since Week 3, New Orleans has had the fourth-highest two-high rate (54.1%). Against two-high, his YPRR has fallen to 0.93, while his target share and first-read share have remained fairly in line with his overall numbers. New Orleans has allowed the fourth-highest yards per reception and the 11th-most receiving yards per game to tight ends, so that helps Pitts case to remain in the starting conversation for Week 10.

Dalton Kincaid (TE)

Kincaid has been slowly helping his season-long resume as the TE14 in fantasy points per game. Since Week 4, he has had a 65% route share, a 21.4% target share, 1.78 YPRR, and a 22.6% first-read share. Buffalo has also been trying to get him going in the red zone with five targets inside the 20-yard line in the last three games. The Colts have a wonderful matchup for the Bills to feature Kincaid this week. They have allowed the seventh-most receiving yards per game and the sixth-most fantasy points per game to the position.

T.J. Hockenson (TE)

Last week, Hockenson didn’t have this every down role that Kevin O’Connell foreshadowed as he had a 52.4% route share, an 11.4% target share, 1.29 YPRR (27 receiving yards), and a 4.5% first-read share. It’s tough to count on Hockenson as anything more than a dice roll TE2 this week despite the nice matchup. Jacksonville has allowed the eighth-most fantasy points per game and the 14th-most receiving yards per game to tight ends.

Hunter Henry (TE)

In Maye’s three full starts, Henry has had an 18% target share, 1.91 YPRR, and a 23.9% first-read share (leads the team). In those games, he has averaged 63 receiving yards per game with weekly finishes as the TE7, TE6, and TE10. Henry had five red zone targets in those three games but only one touchdown. Henry should flirt with TE1 production again this week against a secondary that is 16th in fantasy points per game, 13th in receiving yards per game, and tenth in yards per reception allowed to tight ends.

Pat Freiermuth (TE)

Freiermuth is limping into Week 10 as the TE20 in fantasy. The run-heavy nature of this offense has hurt him immensely. He hasn’t seen a red zone target across his last two games despite having four looks inside the 20-yard line in his last five games. Freiermuth has a 13.3% target share, 1.41 YPRR, and a 14.8% first-read share. He’ll try to reverse his fortunes this week in a favorable matchup. Freiermuth faces a Washington defense that has allowed the 13th-highest yards per reception and the sixth-most receiving touchdowns to tight ends.

Zach Ertz (TE)

Ertz is the TE16 in fantasy points per game and a streamer at the tight end position to stay away from this week. He has a 17.7% target share, 1.60 YPRR, and a 17.5% first read share. He ranks 13th in deep targets and fifth in red zone targets among tight ends. Pittsburgh has shut down tight ends, though. They have allowed the third-lowest yards per reception and the tenth-fewest receiving yards per game to the position.

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Week 10 Kicker Start/Sit Grades