Tag: NFL Week 10

Lions injury update: An offensive lineman joins the team’s practice injury report

Lions injury update: An offensive lineman joins the team’s practice injury report, with left tackle Taylor Decker limited on Thursday

The Detroit Lions head to the final practice ahead of the team’s Week 10 trip to Houston in relatively good health. However, Thursday’s practice participation report did feature one new addition after a Wednesday session that saw two defensive contributors sit out with injury.

Linebackers Malcolm Rodriguez and Jalen Reeves-Maybin are still sidelined, and neither should be expected to play in Houston.

The new addition is left tackle Taylor Decker, who was listed as a limited participant with a shoulder. He was not on Wednesday’s injury list, and that practice was an estimated walkthrough.

Newly acquired DE Za’Darius Smith continues to be away from the team after initially reporting. Head coach Dan Campbell and defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn have both indicated Smith can play on Sunday and is excused from practice this week.

Defensive end Josh Paschal continues to battle back from the removal of a non-cancerous mass from his shoulder. The cancer survivor from his college days at Kentucky missed last week as well. Rookie defensive lineman, who missed Week 9, joined Paschal as a full participant in both of the practices this week.

Final score predictions for Bengals vs. Ravens in Week 10

A final prediction for Bengals vs. Ravens in Week 10.

Thursday night’s Week 10 encounter with the Baltimore Ravens isn’t just a chance to turn the season around for the Cincinnati Bengals.

It’s a chance to return to a nightmarish location and use it as a springboard.

Last November, the Bengals played a Thursday night game in Baltimore and Joe Burrow suffered his season-ending wrist injury in the loss.

One year later, the Bengals are 4-5 and winners in three of their last four after starting 1-4. Burrow is playing near MVP level with a 70.2 completion percentage and 20 touchdowns against four interceptions.

Yet, the rest of the organization hasn’t upheld its end of the bargain. Injuries, coaching gaffes, and roster construction issues have held back Burrow, and some of those factors won’t get much better on Thursday night. Tee Higgins won’t be able to play again, and potential rookie replacement Jermaine Burton missed a walkthrough last Saturday, which got him punished. Left tackle Orlando Brown Jr. is a question mark for the game, too. The team also opted to sit out of the trade deadline on the defensive side of the ball.

The hosting Ravens, meanwhile, are 6-3 and winners in six of their last seven and Lamar Jackson is also playing at an MVP level, completing 68.2 percent of his passes with 20 scores and two picks.

Even so, these teams met in Week 5 and the Bengals only came up just short in a 41-38 overtime loss as Burrow threw five scores. He’ll probably have to do that again Thursday night, as his running game probably isn’t going to make much headway against the league’s top run defense — but the unit does cough up an average of 24.3 points per game.

Given the defenses, this is probably going to be a shootout again. Given how well they know each either, it will stay close too.

It’s truly a coinflip matchup, with both teams on short rest and coming off blowouts of inferior teams last weekend. But elements like desperation and revenge shouldn’t go overlooked — and neither should Burrow’s underrated play right now.

Prediction: Bengals 27, Ravens 23

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Is Tee Higgins playing today? Injury updates for Bengals WR

Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins is dealing with a leg injury. Here are the latest updates for Week 10.

(This story was updated to add new information.)

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins is again a question mark for the team, this time for Thursday night’s primetime encounter with the Baltimore Ravens in Week 10.

Higgins, dealing with his second soft-tissue injury that has cost him games this season already, has missed two games in a row and Thursday night is very much in jeopardy, too.

Here’s the latest.

 

Tee Higgins injury update

  • Update: Higgins was one of the team’s inactive players.
  • The Bengals listed Higgins as “doubtful” on the final injury report.
  • Higgins suffered a quad injury in practice and missed Week 8. He then missed the Week 9 win over the  Las Vegas Raiders, going from “day-to-day,” to “doubtful” on the final injury report.

 

How long will Tee Higgins be out?

Again, the Bengals haven’t put Higgins on injured reserve. But this would be his third missed game already. Now, only Week 11 against the Los Angeles Chargers sits between him and the Week 12 bye. There’s a very real chance he won’t get back on the field until Week 13.

 

Bengals WR depth chart

Ja’Marr Chase, Andrei Iosivas, Trenton Irwin, Jermaine Burton, Charlie Jones

Last weekend, the plan was for rookie Jermaine Burton to feature heavily with Higgins out. Burton blew that chance by missing Saturday’s walkthrough and was punished. It’s hard to imagine he’s fully trusted as a focal point of installs just a few days later, so Iosivas and the tight ends will need to carry the workload if Higgins is out.

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Fantasy football start/bench list: Week 10

Check out where your roster options fit into our Week 10 start/bench tiers.

Player analysis and projections can be found in our Start/Bench Tool customized to your myHuddle league scoring and rosters. All player listings by groups are in no particular order.

Key: Upgrade / Downgrade

QUARTERBACKS WIDE RECEIVERS
BEST BETS Opp BEST BETS Opp
Lamar Jackson CIN Justin Jefferson @JAC
Brock Purdy @TB Ja’Marr Chase @BAL
GREAT STARTS Opp Deebo Samuel @TB
Sam Darnold @JAC GREAT STARTS Opp
Jayden Daniels PIT Cooper Kupp MIA
SOLID STARTERS Opp Zay Flowers CIN
Matthew Stafford MIA Tyreek Hill @LAR
Joe Burrow @BAL DJ Moore NE
Josh Allen @IND Malik Nabers @CAR
Jalen Hurts @DAL SOLID STARTERS Opp
Kirk Cousins @NO Tank Dell DET
Patrick Mahomes DEN DeAndre Hopkins DEN
Jared Goff @HOU CeeDee Lamb PHI
Aaron Rodgers @ARI A.J. Brown @DAL
FRINGE FANTASY PLAYS Opp Xavier Legette NYG
Caleb Williams NE Terry McLaurin PIT
Daniel Jones @CAR Jordan Addison @JAC
Russell Wilson @WAS Amon-Ra St. Brown @HOU
Baker Mayfield SF Puka Nacua MIA
Tua Tagovailoa @LAR Garrett Wilson @ARI
Kyler Murray NYJ Josh Downs BUF
Trevor Lawrence MIN DeVonta Smith @DAL
SIT ‘EM IF YOU GOT ‘EM Opp George Pickens @WAS
Derek Carr ATL Darnell Mooney @NO
Mason Rudolph @LAC Brian Thomas Jr. MIN
Justin Herbert TEN Davante Adams @ARI
Drake Maye @CHI Khalil Shakir @IND
Joe Flacco BUF FRINGE FANTASY PLAYS Opp
Bryce Young NYG Demarcus Robinson MIA
Cooper Rush PHI N. Westbrook-Ikhine @LAC
Will Levis @LAC Sterling Shepard SF
Bo Nix @KC Courtland Sutton @KC
C.J. Stroud DET Jaylen Waddle @LAR
RUNNING BACKS Wan’Dale Robinson @CAR
BEST BETS Opp Rome Odunze NE
Alvin Kamara ATL Keenan Allen NE
Saquon Barkley @DAL Michael Pittman Jr. BUF
D’Andre Swift NE Noah Brown PIT
GREAT STARTS Opp DeMario Douglas @CHI
Bijan Robinson @NO Jalen Tolbert PHI
Derrick Henry CIN Michael Wilson NYJ
De’Von Achane @LAR Xavier Worthy DEN
Breece Hall @ARI Quentin Johnston TEN
Tyrone Tracy Jr. @CAR Marvin Harrison Jr. NYJ
Aaron Jones @JAC Calvin Ridley @LAC
SOLID STARTERS Opp Ladd McConkey TEN
Jahmyr Gibbs @HOU Rashod Bateman CIN
D. Montgomery @HOU Jameson Williams @HOU
James Cook @IND Jauan Jennings @TB
Kareem Hunt DEN Joshua Palmer TEN
Jonathan Taylor BUF SIT ‘EM IF YOU GOT ‘EM Opp
Najee Harris @WAS Alec Pierce BUF
James Conner NYJ Cedrick Wilson ATL
Kyren Williams MIA P. Washington MIN
J.K. Dobbins TEN Diontae Johnson CIN
FRINGE FANTASY PLAYS Opp Adam Thielen NYG
Austin Ekeler PIT Mike Evans SF
Chuba Hubbard NYG Amari Cooper @IND
Ray Davis @IND J. Smith-Schuster DEN
Rico Dowdle PHI Darius Slayton @CAR
Rachaad White SF Tee Higgins @BAL
Tyler Allgeier @NO Drake London @NO
Christian McCaffrey @TB Chris Olave ATL
Raheem Mostert @LAR Ricky Pearsall @TB
Joe Mixon DET Tyler Boyd @LAC
Brian Robinson Jr. PIT Jalen Coker NYG
Bucky Irving SF Nico Collins DET
Chase Brown @BAL DEFENSIVE TEAMS
R. Stevenson @CHI BEST BETS Opp
SIT ‘EM IF YOU GOT ‘EM Opp Chiefs DEN
Travis Etienne MIN GREAT STARTS Opp
Jaylen Warren @WAS Bears NE
Jordan Mason @TB Vikings @JAC
Javonte Williams @KC SOLID STARTERS Opp
Tank Bigsby MIN Chargers TEN
Cam Akers @JAC Giants @CAR
Julius Chestnut @LAC Eagles @DAL
Audric Estime @KC Lions @HOU
Trey Benson NYJ Bills @IND
Devin Singletary @CAR 49ers @TB
TIGHT ENDS FRINGE FANTASY PLAYS Opp
BEST BETS Opp Jets @ARI
George Kittle @TB Steelers @WAS
Travis Kelce DEN Ravens CIN
GREAT STARTS Opp Commanders PIT
Cade Otton SF Falcons @NO
Dalton Kincaid @IND SIT ‘EM IF YOU GOT ‘EM Opp
Mark Andrews CIN Rams MIA
SOLID STARTERS Opp Dolphins @LAR
Jake Ferguson PHI Texans DET
Hunter Henry @CHI Buccaneers SF
Trey McBride NYJ Cardinals NYJ
Mike Gesicki @BAL Cowboys PHI
Evan Engram MIN Titans @LAC
FRINGE FANTASY PLAYS Opp Patriots @CHI
Zach Ertz PIT Colts BUF
T.J. Hockenson @JAC Jaguars MIN
Kyle Pitts @NO Bengals @BAL
Sam LaPorta @HOU Panthers NYG
Theo Johnson @CAR Broncos @KC
Taysom Hill ATL Saints ATL
Cole Kmet NE
SIT ‘EM IF YOU GOT ‘EM Opp
Dallas Goedert @DAL
Will Dissly TEN
J. Sanders NYG
Tyler Conklin @ARI
Juwan Johnson ATL
Dalton Schultz DET
Pat Freiermuth @WAS

Fantasy Football Rest-of-Season Rankings: Week 10

Forecasting where all of the notable players net out over the remainder of the season.

These fantasy football rankings track a player’s value for the remainder of the season and are intended to be used as a tool, not necessarily a definitive guide to player valuation.

The scoring system is performance PPR. There is no exact science behind season-long rankings, considering all of the variables and situational uncertainties at work.

Rankings key:
UP/DN is trending up or down from week’s ranking.
NR means the player wasn’t ranked last week.
UP/DN numbering shows where the player was ranked the prior week.

Fantasy football rest of season rankings

Quarterbacks
Rk Never leaves lineup Bye Up/Down Notes
1 Lamar Jackson, BAL 14
2 Jalen Hurts, PHI 5 sounds like they dodged a bullet with the AJ Brown injury
3 Josh Allen, BUF 12 on pace for career lows in rushing yds and TDs
4 Jayden Daniels, WAS 14
Rk Lineup regulars Bye Up/Down Notes
5 Joe Burrow, CIN 12 two 5 TD games in the last 5 weeks
6 Jordan Love, GB 10 DN5 he could really use this bye to get healthy and reset
7 Baker Mayfield, TB 11
8 Jared Goff, DET 5
9 Kyler Murray, ARI 11 DN7 hard to bench him given his ceiling, but he’s had too many   games like Wk 9
10 Patrick Mahomes, KC 6 UP12
11 C.J. Stroud, HOU 14 has struggled lately, but Collins should be back in Wk 10
Rk Weekly matchup plays Bye Up/Down Notes
12 Kirk Cousins, ATL 12
13 Brock Purdy, SF 9 UP16 could be getting McCaffrey back, which is a boost to that   whole offense
14 Tua Tagovailoa, MIA 6
15 Dak Prescott, DAL 7 DN11 suffered a hamstring injury in Wk 9; he’s expected to miss   multiple games
16 Matthew Stafford, LAR 6
17 Sam Darnold, MIN 6 UP20 making enough big plays to make up for the bad ones
18 Caleb Williams, CHI 7 DN13 starting to feel like those games vs CAR/JAX were more outlier   than growth
19 Bo Nix, DEN 14
20 Geno Smith, SEA 10
21 Justin Herbert, LAC 5 UP27 last 3 gms: 910 yds, 4 TDs, 0 INTs
Rk Fringe plays/roster depth Bye Up/Down Notes
22 Trevor Lawrence, JAC 12
23 Russell Wilson, PIT 9
24 Aaron Rodgers, NYJ 12 the offense came alive in the second half vs HOU; we’ll see if   it leads to anything
25 Drake Maye, NE 14 UP28 cleared concussion protocol and started in Wk 9; ran for 95   yds vs TEN
26 Joe Flacco, IND 14 DN18
27 Daniel Jones, NYG 11 every so often he makes you believe, but it’s never sustained
28 Jameis Winston, CLE 10
29 Derek Carr, NO 12 returned after missing 3 gms w/ an oblique injury
30 Bryce Young, CAR 11 UP35
31 Will Levis, TEN 5 missed 3 gms w/ a shoulder injury; his status for Wk 10 is TBD
32 Anthony Richardson, IND 14
33 Cooper Rush, DAL 7 NR looked solid in relief of Prescott, who will miss some time
34 Gardner Minshew 10 benched for Desmond Ridder in Wk 9
35 Justin Fields, PIT 9
36 Andy Dalton, CAR 11 DN33 returned after missing 1 gm w/ a thumb injury; he backed up   Young
Running backs
Rk Never leaves lineup Bye Up/Down Notes
1 Saquon Barkley, PHI 5
2 Derrick Henry, BAL 14
3 Kyren Williams, LAR 6 his 10-game TD streak ended in Wk 9
4 Bijan Robinson, ATL 12 UP5
5 Joe Mixon, HOU 14 in his 5 full games this season, he has run for 100+ yds w/ a   TD in all 5 of them
6 Jahmyr Gibbs, DET 5 DN4 took a backseat to Montgomery in wet conditions in Wk 9
7 Alvin Kamara, NO 12 UP9 who else is left in that offense?
8 Breece Hall, NYJ 12 DN6
9 Jonathan Taylor, IND 14
10 Josh Jacobs, GB 10 has 90 yds or more in 7 of 9 games this season
11 De’Von Achane, MIA 6 UP17
Rk Lineup regulars Bye Up/Down Notes
12 Christian McCaffrey, SF 9 UP20 on IR w/ Achilles tendonitis; he’s been designated to return   and could play in Wk 10
13 D’Andre Swift, CHI 7 he’s the only reliable option in CHI’s offense right now
14 Aaron Jones, MIN 6 DN11
15 Brian Robinson Jr., WAS 14 DNP in Wk 9 w/ a hamstring injury; his status for Wk 10 is TBD
16 David Montgomery, DET 5
17 Tony Pollard, TEN 5 UP21
18 James Cook, BUF 12
19 James Conner, ARI 11 putting together a nice season and, so far, staying healthy
20 Kenneth Walker III, SEA 10
21 Najee Harris, PIT 9
22 J.K. Dobbins, LAC 5 UP23
23 Kareem Hunt, KC 6
24 Chase Brown, CIN 12 UP33 the Moss injury makes Brown the clear RB1 in CIN
Rk Weekly matchup plays Bye Up/Down Notes
25 Tyrone Tracy Jr., NYG 11 cleared concussion protocol and started in Wk 9
26 Chuba Hubbard, CAR 11 he’s been CAR’s best player, but what’s his role when Brooks   debuts?
27 Bucky Irving, TB 11
28 Rhamondre Stevenson, NE 14 DN24
29 Rico Dowdle, DAL 7 UP32 returned after missing 1 gm w/ an illness
30 Javonte Williams, DEN 14
31 Raheem Mostert, MIA 6 UP34 he should consider not fumbling the ball
32 Nick Chubb, CLE 10 DN28
33 Rachaad White, TB 11
34 Jordan Mason, SF 9 suffered a shoulder injury in Wk 8; his value could dip   massively if McCaffrey returns
35 Tank Bigsby, JAC 12
36 Jonathon Brooks, CAR 11 on the PUP/NFI list w/ a knee injury; he’s been designated to   return
37 Travis Etienne, JAC 12 UP41 returned after missing 2 gms w/ a hamstring injury
38 Tyler Allgeier, ATL 12
39 Austin Ekeler, WAS 14 played well w/ Robinson sidelined
40 Alexander Mattison, LVR 10
41 Tyjae Spears, TEN 5 DN38 missed 3 gms w/ a hamstring injury; his status for Wk 10 is   TBD
42 Jaylen Warren, PIT 9
Rk Fringe plays/roster depth Bye Up/Down Notes
43 Ray Davis, BUF 12 UP48
44 Braelon Allen, NYJ 12 aaaaaaaaand now he hardly played again in Wk 9; his usage is   all over the map
45 Zach Charbonnet, SEA 10
46 Trey Benson, ARI 11 UP50
47 Isiah Pacheco, KC 6 on IR w/ a leg injury; per MNF, he could return later in Nov.
48 Devin Singletary, NYG 11
49 Zamir White, LVR 10 UP62 it’ll be interesting to see what the new OC does with   White/Mattison going forward
50 Justice Hill, BAL 14
51 Cam Akers, MIN 6 NR looks to have replaced Ty Chandler as RB2
52 Zack Moss, CIN 12 DN44 DNP in Wk 9 w/ a neck injury; he’s out indefinitely
53 Jaleel McLaughlin, DEN 14
54 Emanuel Wilson, GB 6 DN51 he scored in Wk 9, but he seemed to have been passed by Chris   Brooks as RB2
55 Roschon Johnson, CHI 7
56 Blake Corum, LAR 6
57 Jerome Ford, CLE 10 DN55 returned after missing 2 gms w/ a hamstring injury
58 Jaylen Wright, MIA 6
59 Gus Edwards, LAC 5 on IR w/ a shoulder injury; he’s eligible to return
60 Dameon Pierce, HOU 14 DNP in Wk 9 w/ a groin injury; his status for Wk 10 is TBD
61 Ezekiel Elliott, DAL 7 DN54 DNP in Wk 9 for disciplinary reasons; fair to wonder what his   future is in DAL
62 Kimani Vidal, LAC 5
63 Antonio Gibson, NE 14 DN53
64 Sean Tucker, TB 11
65 Chris Brooks, GB 10 NR saw a lot of snaps in Wk 9; he might be ahead of Wilson on the   depth chart
66 Isaac Guerendo, SF 9
67 Keaton Mitchell, BAL 14 designated to return from IR; he could return in Wk 10
68 MarShawn Lloyd, GB 10 on IR w/ an ankle injury; he’s eligible to return
69 Tyler Goodson, IND 14 DN56
70 Kendre Miller, NO 12 place on IR w/ a hamstring injury; he’s eligible to return in   Wk 14
Wide receivers
Rk Never leaves lineup Bye Up/Down Notes
1 Justin Jefferson, MIN 6 UP2 he feels more bulletproof than Chase at this point
2 Ja’Marr Chase, CIN 12
3 Tyreek Hill, MIA 6 still not putting up the numbers we’re accustomed to
4 Amon-Ra St. Brown, DET 5 UP6
5 A.J. Brown, PHI 5 suffered a knee injury in Wk 9; his status for Wk 10 is TBD
6 CeeDee Lamb, DAL 7 DN3 suffered a shoulder injury in Wk 9; his status for Wk 10 is   TBD
7 Puka Nacua, LAR 6
8 Nico Collins, HOU 14 UP14 on IR w/ a hamstring injury; he’s likely to return in Wk 10
9 Malik Nabers, NYG 11
10 DK Metcalf, SEA 10 missed 2 gms w/ a knee injury; his status for Wk 11 is TBD
11 Cooper Kupp, LAR 6
Rk Lineup regulars Bye Up/Down Notes
12 Mike Evans, TB 11 missed 2 gms w/ a hamstring injury; he’s not expected to play   in Wk 10
13 Zay Flowers, BAL 14 UP18 100+ yds in 4 of his last 5 gms
14 Drake London, ATL 12 suffered a hip injury in Wk 9; his status for Wk 10 is TBD
15 Terry McLaurin, WAS 14
16 Garrett Wilson, NYJ 12 scored twice in Wk 9
17 Deebo Samuel, SF 9 suffered a rib injury in Wk 8; his status for Wk 10 is TBD
18 Davante Adams, NYJ 12 UP21 looked more comfortable in the offense in Wk 9
19 Tank Dell, HOU 14 UP25 put up 126 yds w/o Collins and Diggs in Wk 9
20 DeVonta Smith, PHI 5
21 Chris Olave, NO 12 DN16 suffered a concussion in Wk 9; his status for Wk 10 is TBD
22 Brian Thomas Jr., JAC 12
23 Jayden Reed, GB 10 UP28
24 Tee Higgins, CIN 12 DN20 missed 2 gms w/ a quad injury; his status for Wk 10 is TBD
Rk Weekly matchup plays Bye Up/Down Notes
25 Marvin Harrison Jr., ARI 11 DN23 no consistency
26 Michael Pittman Jr., IND 14
27 George Pickens, PIT 9
28 Darnell Mooney, ATL 12 UP37 enjoying a renaissance in ATL
29 DJ Moore, CHI 7 DN22 there hasn’t been much to like about CHI’s passing game for   much of this year
30 Jakobi Meyers, LVR 10 UP33 he and Bowers are the only reliable options for LV
31 Calvin Ridley, TEN 5 UP38
32 Khalil Shakir, BUF 12 he’s BUF’s most reliable target
33 DeAndre Hopkins, KC 6 UP44 had a big game in Wk 9 (8-86-2), but Smith-Schuster didn’t   play
34 Jaylen Waddle, MIA 6 DN27
35 Amari Cooper, BUF 12 DNP in Wk 9 w/ a wrist injury; his status for Wk 10 is TBD
36 Jaxon Smith-Njigba, SEA 10 UP41 had a monster day in Wk 9, but it came w/ Metcalf inactive
37 Jordan Addison, MIN 6
38 Cedric Tillman, CLE 10 UP52 it’s looking he might be the guy in CLE
39 Jameson Williams, DET 5 suspended for 2 gms; he’s set to return in Wk 10
40 Courtland Sutton, DEN 14 UP45
41 Tyler Lockett, SEA 10
42 Ladd McConkey, LAC 5
43 Romeo Doubs, GB 10 DN39
44 Josh Downs, IND 14 UP50
Rk Fringe plays/roster depth Bye Up/Down Notes
45 Diontae Johnson, BAL 14 DN31 returned after missing 1 gm w/ a rib injury; his integration   into that offense will take time
46 Christian Watson, GB 10
47 JuJu Smith-Schuster, KC 6 DN42 missed 2 gms w/ a hamstring injury; his status for Wk 10 is   TBD
48 Keon Coleman, BUF 12
49 Rome Odunze, CHI 7 UP58 has led CHI in receiving the last 2 games
50 Gabe Davis, JAC 12 DNP in Wk 9 w/ a shoulder injury; his status for Wk 10 is TBD
51 Xavier Worthy, KC 6 DN30 despite his speed, he’s not doing much
52 DeMario Douglas, NE 14
53 Jerry Jeudy, CLE 10 UP57
54 Ricky Pearsall, SF 9
55 Wan’Dale Robinson, NYG 11 DN48
56 Keenan Allen, CHI 7 DN49
57 Juaun Jennings, SF 9 missed 2 gms w/ a hip injury; his status for Wk 10 is TBD
58 Darius Slayton, NYG 11
59 Alec Pierce, IND 14 UP68
60 Jalen Tolbert, DAL 7
61 Jalen McMillan, TB 11 DNP in Wk 9 w/ a hamstring injury; his status for Wk 10 is TBD
62 Rashod Bateman, BAL 14 DN56 the acquisition of Diontae Johnson could be a problem
63 Quentin Johnston, LAC 5 UP71 returned after missing 2 gms w/ an ankle injury
64 Michael Wilson, ARI 11
65 Adam Thielen, CAR 11 on IR w/ a hamstring injury; he’s eligible to return
66 Dontayvion Wicks, GB 10 keeps dropping balls
67 Xavier Legette, CAR 11 UP72
68 Jalen Nailor, MIN 6
69 Demarcus Robinson, LAR 6 NR
70 Brandin Cooks, DAL 7 on IR w/ a knee injury; he’s eligible to return in Wk 10
71 Elijah Moore, CLE 10
72 Allen Lazard, NYJ 12 DN60 placed on IR w/ a chest injury; he’s eligible to return in Wk   14
73 Kendrick Bourne, NE 14 NR
74 Andrei Iosivas, CIN 12
75 Mike Williams, NYJ 12 UP77
76 Tre Tucker, LVR 10
77 Van Jefferson, PIT 9
78 Nick Westbrook-Ikhine, TEN 5 NR has scored in 4 straight games
79 Troy Franklin, DEN 14
80 Cedrick Wilson, NO 12 NR
Tight ends
Rk Never leaves lineup Bye Up/Down Notes
1 Travis Kelce, KC 6 has 24 catches in his last 2 gms
2 Brock Bowers, LVR 10 LV passing game is pretty much just Bowers and Meyers
3 George Kittle, SF 9
4 Trey McBride, ARI 11
Rk Lineup regulars Bye Up/Down Notes
5 Evan Engram, JAC 12
6 Jake Ferguson, DAL 7 UP8
7 Kyle Pitts, ATL 12 DN5 of course he had just one catch this week
8 Tucker Kraft, GB 10
9 Cade Otton, TB 11 UP13 even when Evans returns, Otton should remain a key part of   that passing game
10 Sam LaPorta, DET 5
11 Dalton Kincaid, BUF 12
Rk Weekly matchup plays Bye Up/Down Notes
12 Mark Andrews, BAL 14
13 David Njoku, CLE 10
14 T.J. Hockenson, MIN 6 UP17 made his season debut in Wk 9; had a 3-27-0 line
15 Dallas Goedert, PHI 5 missed 3 gms w/ a hamstring injury; his status for Wk 10 is   TBD
16 Taysom Hill, NO 12 UP19 with so many injuries, Hill might see a more regular role
17 Zach Ertz, WAS 14
18 Hunter Henry, NE 14 UP20
19 Cole Kmet, CHI 7 DN15 has done nothing since the bye
Rk Fringe plays/roster depth Bye Up/Down Notes
20 Mike Gesicki, CIN 12 UP27 has a role when Higgins is out, but when Higgins is healthy…   not so much
21 Jonnu Smith, MIA 6 UP25
22 Noah Fant, SEA 10 DNP in Wk 9 w/ a groin injury; his status for Wk 11 is TBD
23 Dalton Schultz, HOU 14 DN18 even w/ Diggs and Collins out, he still had just 3-21-0
24 Pat Freiermuth, PIT 9
25 Ja’Tavion Sanders, CAR 11 UP28
26 Colby Parkinson, LAR 6 DN21
27 Tyler Conklin, NYJ 12
28 Isaiah Likely, BAL 14 DN23
29 Chigoziem Okonkwo, TEN 5
30 Theo Johnson, NYG 11 NR
Defensive teams
Rk Never leaves lineup Bye Up/Down Notes
1 Minnesota Vikings 6 really locked down IND on SNF
2 San Francisco 49ers 9
3 Pittsburgh Steelers 9
Rk Lineup regulars Bye Up/Down Notes
4 Buffalo Bills 12
5 Denver Broncos 14 DN4 looked totally overmatched in BAL
6 Kansas City Chiefs 6 struggled with a short-handed TB offense in Wk 9
7 Chicago Bears 7
8 Los Angeles Chargers 5 UP13 crazy how fast Harbaugh instills his vision
9 Green Bay Packers 10 DN6 not getting much pressure; closing schedule is tough
10 Houston Texans 14
Rk Weekly matchup plays Bye Up/Down Notes
11 Philadelphia Eagles 5 UP11 held JAC to 215 yds and had 3 takeaways
12 Detroit Lions 5
13 New York Jets 12 sacked Stroud 8 times in Wk 9
14 Los Angeles Rams 6 UP17
15 Washington Commanders 14
16 New York Giants 11 despite getting pressure they can’t take the ball away
17 Baltimore Ravens 14 played their best game of the year in Wk 9
18 Tennessee Titans 5 NR
19 Miami Dolphins 6 DN15
20 Seattle Seahawks 10 NR

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Fantasy football waiver wire: Week 10 free-agent forecast

Check out the top waiver wire targets in fantasy football entering Week 10.

With the fantasy football season entering its second half, the waiver wire remains arguably the most important tool to make that push for the playoffs.

There are four teams on a bye in Week 10, including the Las Vegas Raiders, Seattle Seahawks, Green Bay Packers and Cleveland Browns.

We’ll be taking a look at the top available players rostered in Yahoo, using the 75% rostered mark (at least 25% availability) as the threshold. If you have any questions about prioritizing a certain player over another, don’t be afraid to hit me up on X, formerly Twitter, (@KevinHickey11). Your questions and comments are always welcome!

We also will be taking a look at some deeper players to stash and the top streaming options for the upcoming week.

Fantasy football waiver wire recommendations refer to 12-team league formats, unless specifically stated.

Check back for any updates throughout Monday and Tuesday as more injury news becomes available.

Bengals make progress in AFC playoff standings for Week 10

The Bengals climbed the postseason standings in a weak AFC.

The Cincinnati Bengals took care of business against the now 2-7 Las Vegas Raiders and have themselves right back in the playoff picture with the trade deadline looming Tuesday.

Will the Bengals make a move and try to make a playoff push? They are now 4-5 but just one game back of the final spot, currently held by the 5-4 Denver Broncos.

The Bengals also moved within two games of the idle Pittsburgh Steelers in the AFC North race. The Bengals have a quick turnaround this week, facing the 6-3 Ravens on Thursday.

 

Current AFC North standings

1. Pittsburgh Steelers 6-2
2. Baltimore Ravens 6-3
3. Cincinnati Bengals 4-5
4. Cleveland Browns 2-7

 

Current AFC playoff standings

1. Kansas City Chiefs 7-0
2. Buffalo Bills 7-2
3. Pittsburgh Steelers 6-2
4. Houston Texans 6-3
5. Baltimore Ravens 6-3
6. Los Angeles Chargers 5-3
7. Denver Broncos 5-4

8. Indianapolis Colts 4-5
9. Cincinnati Bengals 4-5
10. New York Jets 3-6
11. Tennessee Titans 2-6
12. Miami Dolphins 2-6
13. Cleveland Browns 2-7
14. Jacksonville Jaguars 2-7
15. Las Vegas Raiders 2-7
16. New England Patriots 2-7

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Final score predictions for Patriots vs. Bengals in Week 1

A final prediction for Patriots vs. Bengals in Week 1.

Despite the drama around the wide receiver position, the Cincinnati Bengals appear to be in a good spot when they kick off the regular season against the New England Patriots on Sunday.

It doesn’t take long to see that the Bengals are routinely one of the week’s most-picked teams, boast the best odds and are a favorite in keeper leagues.

But that drama just makes the big headlines, as it should. At least as of this writing, the team and Ja’Marr Chase haven’t agreed on an extension, so while the team still hopes that he’ll suit up, he’s said he would be limited even if he does. Another hamstring injury for Tee Higgins has left him “doubtful” on the final injury report, meaning he won’t play.

Even so, Joe Burrow reigns above all when it comes to projections, given the importance of the position.

Coming off the first normal summer of his pro career, bigger and with zero hint of wrist woes that ended 2023 early, Burrow’s working an evolved offense that will go under center more, can use a versatile Zack Moss-Chase Brown combo in the backfield and big targets like Andrei Iosivas and Mike Gesicki through the air.

Questions remain about the defense, primarily because replacing DJ Reader in the middle of the trenches is a near-impossible task. But the communication woes in the secondary that ruined last season appear to be fixed thanks to the return of Vonn Bell and the successful transition to cornerback for Dax Hill.

Despite all this, a huge chunk of the optimism this week for the Bengals stems from the opposition.

Those Patriots just tailspinned out of the Bill Belichick era with a 4-13 mark last year and first-time head coach Jerod Mayor faces one of the league’s most daunting rebuilding overhauls.

Rookie quarterback Drake Maye is a reason for optimism in Foxboro, but the Patriots will start veteran Jacoby Brissett. While reliable, the 31-year-old journeyman is on his fourth team since 2021 and hasn’t thrown more than 12 scores in a season since 2019 and the cast of weapons around him is very much in its developmental stages.

Which is to say the Bengals couldn’t have asked for a better opponent if they need to miss Higgins for a week or have Chase limited. That’s not to say there isn’t an upset risk, but the chances of the usual Week 1 oddities that happen to teams are lessened dramatically for the Bengals by the fact Burrow had a normal summer.

Prediction: Bengals 27, Patriots 17

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The worst offensive players in Tampa Bay’s win over Tennessee, per PFF

One of PFF’s worst-graded offensive players comes as a bit of a surprise after they scored one of Tampa Bay’s two touchdowns on Sunday.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers offense did the job on Sunday against the Tennessee Titans, but it wasn’t quite the electrifying performance they had against the Houston Texans in Week 9.

The Bucs scored 20 points against the Titans with two touchdowns, but still had some red zone trouble along the way and could not get the running game going. There are definitely things to fix going forward, and Pro Football Focus recognized that with its offensive grades for the Bucs in Week 10 — and one of their five worst-graded players on offense came as a bit of a surprise.

Here are those five players below:

Texans RB Devin Singletary named AFC Offensive Player of the Week

Houston Texans running back Devin Singletary has earned AFC Offensive Player of the Week for his 30 carries for 150 yards and a TD in Week 10.

For the third time in team history, the Houston Texans have back-to-back players of the week.

The NFL announced Wednesday running back Devin Singletary as the AFC Offensive Player of the Week. Singletary had 30 carries for 150 yards and a touchdown in Houston’s 30-27 win over the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 10.

The former Buffalo Bill was the only player to go over 125 yards on the ground the past week, and the 150 yards is the ninth-best single-game total league-wide in 2023. Singletary is also the eighth player in team history to attain the 150-yard threshold.

The Texans now have had a player of the week 54 times, and it is the 19th time an offensive player has won the award. Singletary joins Blake Cashman and C.J. Stroud as the other Texans to win player of the week honors in 2023.

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