Lineup Prep: Week 10

Wed Nov 5 9:21am ET
By JEFF PAUR
Sr Fantasy Writer

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Dart just keeps getting it done


Before we get to my random thoughts for the week. Let’s quickly go over some of the impactful trades that occurred this week and what they mean from a fantasy perspective. Jakobi Meyers heads to the Jaguars to become the starter opposite Brian Thomas. This is a big upgrade at receiver for the Jaguars, giving Trevor Lawrence a nice one-two punch. Something was needed after the team lost Travis Hunter. Meyers probably doesn’t see much of an increase in his fantasy value, though. He heads to a better offense but has more quality options to compete with for playing time. As for the Raiders, look for rookies Dont’e Thornton and Jack Bech to get a chance for more playing time. Neither is very exciting fantasy options but might be worth streaming if one emerges and starts getting consistent targets.

Rashid Shaheed heads to the Seahawks but we aren’t sure the exact role he plays with his new team. Tory Horton is emerging as a legit threat for the Seahawks and Cooper Kupp remains around. Shaheed could play more of a situational role, being used to stretch the field for the high-powered Seahawks offense. This is likely a lateral move for him. He heads to a much better passing game but could get a few less targets. The Saints could turn to Devaughn Vele for a starting role opposite Chris Olave. Vele might be worth a look for fantasy teams in deeper formats.

The rest of the big trades were defensively. Cornerback Sauce Gardner was traded to the Colts, giving that team a big upgrade in the secondary. He should be a huge help to that pass defense, which has been a problem at times for the Colts this year.

The Colts traded receiver Adonai Mitchell to the Jets in the Gardner trade. This is good news for Mitchell, who was seeing little playing time with the Colts. It would not surprise to see Mitchell emerge as a starter for the Jets sooner than later. His fantasy value is on the rise with this move.

The Jets also traded defensive tackle Quinnen Williams to the Cowboys. Williams is a huge upgrade for the defensive line. He should help shore up the run defense a little and provide a better pass rush. The Cowboys still have plenty of holes defensively, though, so don’t expect this defense to suddenly be a difference maker for fantasy teams.

All and all, it was an interesting trade deadline, seeing several players getting traded. Sometimes it can be a little boring in the NFL, but at least we are seeing a little more movement in recent years. It takes for an exciting time of year.

Now for my random thoughts for the week. . . . .

I wouldn’t get too down on Daniel Jones after his turnover-filled game. He had to throw the ball 50 times last week as the Colts played catchup. This isn’t a formula that is going to be advantageous for Jones to succeed. The Colts will be in closer games going forward, so I look for Jones to rebound. Don’t panic over one bad week. I don’t like him much from a fantasy perspective this week, but still feel he will be just fine in this offense going forward. You can’t discount what he has done to start the year.

Now the Cowboys offense is starting to concern me. This unit was rolling early in the year but fell on hard times in recent weeks. Dak Prescott has fewer than 19 fantasy points two straight games and CeeDee Lamb is yet to have that monster game this year. It is a little concerning, seeing Prescott struggle to find success after his great start to the season. The entire Cowboys team is a mess right now, so you have to wonder if they will find their footing again. Not good in Dallas right now.

Drake London is so good. The performance he had last week was unbelievable. And I don’t have total faith in his quarterback, which makes his numbers this season even more impressive. He is so big and strong, making tough catches look easy. If Michael Penix keeps growing, London is just going to get better. The sky is the limit for London.

What the heck is going on with Rome Odunze? He didn’t catch a pass this last week and has fewer than 35 yards three of four games. The Bears have a lot of weapons in the passing game, though, so don’t be surprised if some of these guys disappear some weeks. There are just a lot of mouths to feed. Oduzne will have some big games the rest of the way. Don’t get too fired up over his down play in recent weeks.

It is amazing what a healthy Brock Bowers can do. He has really struggled with a knee injury since early in the season but finally looked healthy last week. Bowers didn’t have that bulky knee brace on last week and looked much quicker. He had one of those game-changing fantasy performances. It was actually one of the best fantasy games for a tight end ever, scoring 43.3 fantasy points. And now with Meyers gone, you could see Bowers getting even more looks in this offense. He could be a league-winner this season.

I actually feel like Rico Dowdle could be in the same boat as Bowers. The Panthers have given Dowdle the lead role once again and he looked amazing last week against a really good Packers rush defense. He now has 100-yard rushing games three of five. The Panthers are going to run their offense through him the rest of the way. Look for a ton of volume from Dowdle the rest of the way.

News and Notes: The Falcons signed kicker Zane Gonzalez and released kicker Parker Romo on Tuesday. Gonzalez will take over the kicking duties for the Falcons going forward. . . . .The Jaguars acquired wide receiver Jakobi Meyers from the Las Vegas Raiders in exchange for fourth- and sixth-round draft picks on Tuesday. Meyers should move into a starting role immediately for the Jaguars. . . . .The Jets acquired wide receiver Adonai Mitchell and two first-round picks from the Colts on Tuesday in exchange for cornerback Sauce Gardner. Mitchell could move into a prominent role with the Jets while Gardner becomes the top cornerback for the Colts. . . . .The Bears acquired defensive end Joe Tryon-Shoyinka and a seventh-round draft pick from the Browns on Tuesday in exchange for a sixth-round pick. . . . .Dallas traded for defensive lineman Quinnen Williams from the Jets in exchange for a 2026 first-round pick and more on Tuesday. Williams is a huge upgrade along the line for the Cowboys. . . . .The Seahawks acquired wide receiver Rashid Shaheed from the Saints for a fourth- and fifth-round pick in the 2026 draft on Tuesday. . . . .The Bengals traded linebacker Logan Wilson to the Cowboys for a seventh-round pick on Tuesday. . . .Miami traded defensive end Jaelan Phillips to the Eagles for a third-round pick on Tuesday. Phillips gives the Eagles another top edge rusher along the line.

HOT PLAYS

Jaxson Dart, QB, Giants. Dart just keeps getting it done. He is third overall in fantasy quarterback scoring his last three games. He has 20-plus fantasy points every game he has played this year. Dart has four straight games with a rushing touchdown and multiple touchdowns all six of his starts. His consistency is off the charts. Dart should have another big game this week against the Bears, a team that allows the fifth most fantasy points to quarterbacks. The Bears allowed nearly 500-passing yards last week.

Jaylen Warren, RB, Steelers. Warren had his first two-touchdown game of the season last week. He ran for just 31 yards but still got a ton of touches and produced good fantasy numbers. He has 17-plus fantasy points two of three games. We like him to keep it going this week against the Chargers. The Steelers are going to need to score some points to keep up with that offense, so Warren has good touchdown potential once again. Plus, the Chargers have allowed more than 160-rushing yards two games this season.

Keenan Allen, WR, Chargers. Allen is 11th in fantasy receiver scoring his last three games and 13th overall for the season. His numbers are even down a little the last two games but has at least five targets each of his last two games. We like him to get it going this week against a bad Steelers secondary. Pittsburgh allows the most fantasy points to receivers this year and 300-yard games three straight and four of five games. You will want to get all Chargers passing game options involved in this one, including Allen.

Kyle Monangai, RB, Bears. Sure, D’Andre Swift has a chance to return this week, but we are still starting Monangai. He is going to get his touches after nearing nearly 200 total yards in his first NFL start. He has 17-plus fantasy points two of three games. Monangai has looked tremendous in recent weeks and is going to keep getting double-digit touches in this offense. He can post big numbers against this week against the Giants, a team that allows the second-most fantasy points to running backs. The Giants have allowed 192.3-rushing yards per game their last three games.

Jordan Addison, WR, Vikings. Addison was kind of quiet last week but had at least 11 fantasy points four straight before that showing. He has been really good most of the season. Don’t get too down on him over a game. Addison will return to his big ways this week against the Ravens, a team that allows the fifth most fantasy points to receivers. Baltimore has allowed at least 245-passing yards four of five games. 

COLD PLAYS   

Breece Hall, RB, Jets. Hall had his best game of the season his last time out but that was against a brutal Bengals defense. He had fewer than eight fantasy points two straight games before that bit Week 8. He has been up and down in a Jets offense that has struggled often this season. We look for a down game from Hall this week against the Browns. Cleveland has one of the best defenses in football and allows the second fewest fantasy points to running backs.

Woody Marks, RB, Texans. Just when you thought you might be able to start trusting Marks in your fantasy lineup, he scored just 2.7 fantasy points last week. He remains a volatile fantasy play for a team that has struggled to run the ball at times this year. He is more of a matchup play and one against the Jaguars this week is not a good one for Marks. Jacksonville allows the ninth fewest fantasy points to running backs. The Texans ran for just 87 yards against the Jaguars in Week 3.

Daniel Jones, QB, Colts. Jones had his first poor game of the season last week, turning the ball over five times. The Colts got down early in this game, though, and had to air it often much of the second half. This wasn’t a good thing for Jones or the Colts offense. We look for them to get a lead this week against the Falcons and take the air out of the ball. Jones could have a ho-hum performance in Week 10 against Atlanta, a team that allows the fifth fewest fantasy points to quarterbacks. The Falcons have allowed less than 200-passing yards all but a game.

Khalil Shakir, WR, Bills. Shakir is the most dependable fantasy receiver for the Bills. He has 11-plus fantasy points two straight games and six total for the season. His yardage totals aren’t great, though, so he can be a little touchdown dependent. And we aren’t sure he finds the end zone this week against the Dolphins. Miami can’t stop the run but do well against the pass, allowing the fewest fantasy points to receivers. Shakir did score against Miami in Week 3 but had just four receptions for 45 yards.

Tyler Warren, TE, Colts. Warren has cooled a bit since his fantastic start to his NFL career. He has less than double-digit fantasy points two straight games. He is getting looks, having 12 targets those two games, but is making few big plays with those looks. And we think it could be more of the same this week against the Falcons, a team that has completely shut down tight ends this season. Atlanta allows the fewest fantasy points to tight ends.

SLEEPERS    

R.J. Harvey, RB, Broncos. Harvey played 32 percent of the snaps last week, his highest total since Week 4. Harvey has touchdowns three straight games and has 16-plus fantasy points two straight. Harvey is starting to get more work and taking advantage. He has some fantasy potential this week against the Raiders. Las Vegas allows the 12th most fantasy points to running backs and 150-plus rushing yards two straight games.

J.J. McCarthy, QB, Vikings. McCarthy returned from his ankle injury last week and played a strong game, leading his team to an upset road win against a good Lions team. McCarthy had a three-touchdown performance, giving him three-touchdown games two of three this season. He has topped 21 fantasy points two games as well. He has some potential in this potent Vikings offense, especially this week against the Ravens. Baltimore allows the eighth most fantasy points to quarterbacks.

Ty Johnson, RB, Bills. Johnson doesn’t get much weekly work but gets some touches on a weekly basis. He scored a season high 10 fantasy points last week. The only reason we kind of like Johnson this week is because you have to think the Bills are going to blow out the Dolphins. This means that Johnson could get some garbage time touches against a bad defense. Miami allows the sixth most fantasy points to running backs and at least 122-rushing yards all but two games.

Darius Slayton, WR, Giants. Slayton returned to the lineup Week 8 and has played at least 73 percent of the snaps two straight games. He was targeted a season-high seven times last week, catching five passes for 62 yards. He has some potential for the big game in this offense, especially this week against the Bears. Chicago allows the third most fantasy points to receivers. Slayton is worth a look as a WR3 or flex option in Week 10.

Dalton Schultz, TE, Texans. Schultz had six receptions for 77 yards on eight targets last week against a good Broncos defense. He has 11-plus fantasy points three of four games. He has been really consistent in recent weeks, making him a good spot play for fantasy owners. And this week against the Jaguars might be a spot to play him. Jacksonville struggles to stop the tight end, allowing the second-most fantasy points to tight ends. Schultz had five receptions against the Jags in Week 3.

High/Low Scoring Games

Each week, we will take a look at some of the high and low-scoring games for the coming week. In high-scoring affairs, get your marginal players on those teams in your lineup to take advantage of the possible points barrage. And in the low-scoring games, keep those marginal players on the bench and make sure to have your defenses involved in those contests.

High Scoring Games: Ravens/Vikings, Bills/Dolphins, Giants/Bears, Patriots/Bucs, Lions/Commanders, Rams/49ers.

Low Scoring Games: Raiders/Broncos, Browns/Jets, Jaguars/Texans, Saints/Panthers.

Bye Weeks: Bengals, Cowboys, Chiefs, Titans.

Jeff Paur is a two-time finalist for FSWA Fantasy Football Writer of the Year and won the FSWA award for Best Fantasy Football Article on the Web in 2011. He also was the most accurate expert in 2012, winning the FSTA Fantasy Football Accuracy Award. If you have any questions for Jeff, email him at jeff@rtsports.com. Follow Jeff on Twitter @jeffpaur.

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Justin Fields Nov 5 2:40pm CT
Justin Fields

When asked whether he expects to play on Sunday in Week 10 against the Cleveland Browns, New York Jets quarterback Justin Fields said, "We'll see," according to Rich Cimini of ESPN. The Jets were leaning toward starting veteran Tyrod Taylor in their Week 8 win over the Cincinnati Bengals before he came down with a knee injury that sidelined him. Even though Fields looked good in the comeback victory over Cincinnati, the Jets remain undecided on who to start under center this weekend against the Cleveland Browns as they come off their bye week. Head coach Aaron Glenn is probably going to play it close to the vest, so we may not know who is starting at QB for Gang Green until this weekend. The matchup is not fantasy-friendly, but Fields has much more fantasy upside because of his rushing ability outside of the pocket.

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C.J. Stroud Nov 5 2:40pm CT
C.J. Stroud

When asked about Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud's (concussion) status for the Week 10 divisional contest this Sunday against the Jacksonville Jaguars, head coach DeMeco Ryans said, "I do not see C.J. playing this week," according to Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Sports. Stroud suffered a concussion in the first half of the Week 9 loss to the Denver Broncos and did not return, and he also did not practice on Wednesday while in the league's concussion protocol. It sounds as though Stroud will miss one game and hopes to return next weekend against the division-rival Tennessee Titans in Week 11. With Stroud likely to be inactive against the Jags, backup Davis Mills is in line to make his first start of the year. The 27-year-old signal-caller went 17-for-30 for 137 yards passing with no touchdowns or interceptions in relief of Stroud last week against Denver. Mills will be a low-end QB2 streamer, at best, in superflex leagues this weekend.

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Rico Dowdle Nov 5 2:30pm CT
Rico Dowdle

Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales said the team is being smart with running back Rico Dowdle (quadriceps), which is why he was held out of Wednesday's practice, according to Darin Gantt of Panthers.com. "We're counting on him this weekend," Canales said. It sounds as though the Panthers are expecting Dowdle to be fine to play this Sunday against the division-rival New Orleans Saints, but he'll need to get back onto the practice field in the coming days. The 27-year-old has taken over lead-back duties from Chuba Hubbard in Carolina by running for 652 yards and three touchdowns on 103 carries in the last five games while adding 10 catches for 112 yards and another trip to paydirt. Fantasy managers will want to keep a close eye on Dowdle's status the rest of the week, but as long as he's active in Week 10, he's a no-doubt RB1 against the Saints.

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TreVeyon Henderson Nov 5 2:30pm CT
TreVeyon Henderson

New England Patriots running back TreVeyon Henderson played a season-high (and, thus, career-high) 75 percent of the offensive snaps during Week 9 against the Atlanta Falcons. The rookie took advantage of Rhamondre Stevenson (toe) being sidelined and tallied 14 carries, 55 rushing yards, four receptions, and 32 receiving yards. While he did earn the bulk of the backfield snaps, carries, and targets, he shared more touches than expected with Terrell Jennings, who had 11 carries and one catch. Nevertheless, the backfield mostly belonged to Henderson, and we could see this trend continue in Week 10 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Stevenson did not practice on Wednesday, leaving Henderson to handle first-team reps as the Patriots prepare for the Bucs. Stevenson will likely need to get on the field in some capacity on Thursday or Friday to have a chance to play in Week 10. Even if Stevenson does suit up, he's not a lock to start; his 3.4 yards per carry and three lost fumbles in 2025 are concerning, and Henderson's decent showing last week could be enough for the Patriots to give him the keys to the backfield. To make a long story short, Henderson will continue to face competition from Stevenson or Jennings no matter what, but the rookie out of Ohio State is one step closer to taking full control of the New England backfield. At the moment, he ranks as a low-end RB2 in redraft leagues.

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Jalen McMillan Nov 5 2:30pm CT
Jalen McMillan

When asked about wide receiver Jalen McMillan (neck), Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles said his timetable for a return hasn't changed with the news that he's dealing with broken bones in his neck, in addition to a severe sprain that he suffered in the preseason. When asked if a December timetable is still in play, Bowles said, "See how it heals." The 23-year-old has shown some improvement, and the Bucs still have hope that he can return at some point this season, but for fantasy purposes, it's unlikely that McMillan is going to have any kind of impact. Tampa could sure use the help at receiver, though, with Mike Evans (collarbone) potentially missing the rest of the year, and Chris Godwin (leg) still not practicing. The injuries at wideout for the Bucs have opened the door for rookie Tez Johnson to become a weekly flex play in fantasy behind rookie first-rounder Emeka Egbuka.

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Terrance Ferguson Nov 5 2:20pm CT
Terrance Ferguson

Los Angeles Rams tight end Terrance Ferguson saw limited playing time over the first five weeks of the season, but his role has increased lately. The rookie has three catches for 85 yards and a touchdown over his last two games, averaging 8.8 fantasy points (PPR) during that span. Specifically, he has emerged as a big-play threat for the Rams. Two of Ferguson's last three catches have gone for at least 31 yards, allowing him to emerge as an intriguing target and chain-mover for Matthew Stafford. It will be tough for Ferguson to carve out a consistent target share behind Tyler Higbee, Davis Allen, and Colby Parkinson, but he has significant upside thanks to his receiving skills and high draft capital. He's a very appealing dynasty stash.

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Audric Estime Nov 5 2:20pm CT
Audric Estime

The New Orleans Saints signed running back Audric Estime to their active 53-man roster on Wednesday from the practice squad, according to Katherine Terrell of ESPN. Estime didn't make the Denver Broncos' final roster out of training camp and then latched on with the Saints' practice squad late last month. The 22-year-old will be active for the first time in 2025 when the Saints take on the division-rival Carolina Panthers in Week 10, now that Kendre Miller (knee) is out for the year with a torn ACL. Estime will operate as the No. 3 running back for New Orleans, so he won't have any fantasy value for the time being behind starter Alvin Kamara and rookie Devin Neal. In his rookie season with Denver last year, Estime had 76 rushing attempts for 310 yards (4.1 yards per carry) and two touchdowns while adding five catches for 27 yards in 13 regular-season games.

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Tyler Higbee Nov 5 2:10pm CT
Tyler Higbee

Los Angeles Rams tight end Tyler Higbee continues to see a healthy dose of targets despite increased competition within his position group. Last week against the Saints, he caught three of four targets for 13 yards, and he salvaged his fantasy performance with a touchdown. He has 19 targets over his last four contests, as well as a touchdown in two of his last three games. The 32-year-old continues to play north of 50 percent of the snaps, even as players like Davis Allen and Terrance Ferguson continue to get involved. The Rams run plenty of two-tight end sets, creating additional opportunities for Higbee to get on the field. He already has the trust of quarterback Matthew Stafford, so as long as he continues to see a solid snap share, he'll remain a threat in the Rams' offense. He ranks as a mid-range TE2 with streaming appeal ahead of Week 10 against the San Francisco 49ers.

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Rico Dowdle Nov 5 2:10pm CT
Rico Dowdle

Updating a previous report, Carolina Panthers running back Rico Dowdle (quadriceps) was unable to practice on Wednesday due to a quad injury, according to Darin Gantt of Panthers.com. Dowdle has been one of the hottest players in football in recent weeks, so this is a situation to watch heading into Carolina's Week 10 game on Sunday against the division-rival New Orleans Saints. The 27-year-old ran for 130 yards and two touchdowns in last week's upset win over the Green Bay Packers. He is only the fourth player in franchise history to have at least 125 rushing yards in three games in the same year, joining Stephen Davis, Christian McCaffrey, and DeAngelo Williams. If Dowdle is unable to play this weekend, it will thrust Chuba Hubbard back into the RB1 role for Carolina. Dowdle's strong play when Hubbard missed time with injury has vaulted him to lead-back duties.

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David Njoku Nov 5 2:00pm CT
David Njoku

Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku appeared ecstatic on Wednesday, as the passing of the trade deadline ensures his stay with the team through the season. The nine-year veteran has appeared in seven games this season, recording 27 receptions for 260 yards and two touchdowns. While there was speculation the explosive tight end could be moved at the deadline, he reiterated his intent to work out an extension with the team and continue to build something in the state of Ohio. Njoku should be considered a low-end TE1 ahead of the team's Week 10 matchup with the lowly Jets.

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C.J. Stroud Nov 5 1:50pm CT
C.J. Stroud

Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud (concussion) was not available for the team's Wednesday practice, leaving him in doubt for Sunday's matchup with the Jaguars. Stroud left Sunday's loss to the Broncos after being hit while sliding. Davis Mills will be tasked with quarterback duties if the 24-year-old QB is unable to play. Mills completed 17 of 30 passes last week for 137 yards. With the question marks at quarterback, fantasy managers should proceed with caution when considering Nico Collins and Dalton Schultz in starting lineups this week. The Jaguars defense has allowed the second-most points to tight ends and 12th-most to wide receivers this season.

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Garrett Wilson Nov 5 1:50pm CT
Garrett Wilson

New York Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson (knee) was practicing on Wednesday ahead of the team's Week 10 matchup with the Cleveland Browns. Wilson leads all Jets with 36 receptions for 395 yards and four touchdowns on the season, despite missing the last two games. Quarterback Justin Fields has struggled to generate yardage in the passing game, but the team will look to build off of their Week 8 win as they return from their bye. Barring a setback, Wilson should be started in all formats as the primary target for Fields, despite facing the Browns' second-ranked defense. Despite the Browns' strong defense, they've allowed 15 passing touchdowns this season, largely due to the offense failing to generate long fields for opposing offenses.

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Bucky Irving Nov 5 1:40pm CT
Bucky Irving

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Bucky Irving (shoulder) has progressed enough in his recovery to begin running. Despite the progression, Irving is still not ready to take contact on his injured shoulder. Irving has been sidelined since suffering the injury in Week 4. Rachaad White remains the lead back as Irving recovers, with Sean Tucker serving as the change-of-pace option. White should remain on the bench heading into a brutal Week 10 matchup with a Patriots defense that is allowing just 75.4 rushing yards per game.

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Michael Wilson Nov 5 1:20pm CT
Michael Wilson

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Michael Wilson has emerged as a go-to weapon in the passing game with Jacoby Brissett under center. Brissett continues to heap praise on the young receiver, stating, "If need be, he could be the No. 1 target." The passing game has continued to improve with Brissett under center, with Wilson and Marvin Harrison Jr. finally living up to their potential. Despite the praise, you should proceed with caution for Wilson in a Week 10 matchup with a stingy Seattle Seahawks defense that has allowed the eighth-fewest fantasy points to wide receivers this season.

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Emeka Egbuka Nov 5 1:10pm CT
Emeka Egbuka

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Emeka Egbuka (hamstring) looked like his normal self in his return to practice on Wednesday. Egbuka used the bye to recover and seems ready for a big Week 10 matchup with the New England Patriots. The rookie leads all Bucs players with 34 receptions for 662 yards and five touchdowns. He has seen 21 targets over his last two games, further proving his emergence in this offense. Egbuka should be started in all formats this week, as he faces a Patriots defense that ranks 15th against fantasy wide receivers.

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Gabriel Davis Nov 5 12:50pm CT
Gabriel Davis

Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott said on Wednesday that he feels wide receiver Gabe Davis (knee) is "getting close" to being able to play in a game, according to Joe Buscaglia of The Athletic. However, McDermott won't put a timeline on Davis being active on game day. Davis rejoined the Bills in September but has yet to make his 2025 debut as he recovers from a knee injury. The 26-year-old spent the first four years of his NFL career in Buffalo, catching 163 passes for 2,730 yards and 27 touchdowns in 64 regular-season games. He played in only 10 games due to injury in his lone season with the Jacksonville Jaguars last year, and now he's back with the Bills. Davis will help Buffalo's offense stretch the field once he's healthy, but he faces an uphill battle for fantasy value in a WR corps that also includes Khalil Shakir, Keon Coleman, Joshua Palmer, Curtis Samuel, and Elijah Moore.

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Rico Dowdle Nov 5 12:50pm CT
Rico Dowdle

Carolina Panthers running back Rico Dowdle (undisclosed) was practicing off to the side on Wednesday in the portion of practice open to the media, according to David Newton of ESPN. It's unclear what Dowdle is dealing with, but this will be a situation to watch heading into Carolina's Week 10 divisional battle on Sunday versus the New Orleans Saints. Dowdle has taken over RB1 duties for the Panthers by rushing for an astounding 652 yards and three touchdowns in his last five games while also adding 10 receptions for 112 yards and another score. If the 27-year-old's injury is serious enough to limit him or keep him out entirely this weekend, Chuba Hubbard would once again become a must-start in fantasy lineups everywhere in a plus matchup against New Orleans. Dowdle has had over 20 carries in three of the last five games and has even topped the 200-yard mark in that span.

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Rhamondre Stevenson Nov 5 12:40pm CT
Rhamondre Stevenson

New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel said that running back Rhamondre Stevenson (toe) will not practice on Wednesday, per Evan Lazar of Patriots.com. Stevenson came down with a toe injury in the team's Week 8 win over the Cleveland Browns, wasn't able to practice last week, and was held out of the one-point win over the Atlanta Falcons in Week 9. It looks like Stevenson hasn't made much progress, putting him in danger of missing a second straight contest when New England takes on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on the road this Sunday. Rookie TreVeyon Henderson handled 75% of the offensive snaps against Atlanta with Stevenson sidelined, carrying the ball a season-high 14 times for 55 yards while catching four of six targets for 32 yards. Terrell Jennings saw a 25% snap share and surprisingly had 11 totes for 35 yards and one touchdown out of the backfield.

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Kayshon Boutte Nov 5 12:40pm CT
Kayshon Boutte

New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel said that wide receiver Kayshon Boutte (hamstring) will not practice with the team on Wednesday, per Patriots.com's Evan Lazar. With a DNP to begin the week, Boutte is in danger of missing the Week 10 game in Tampa against the Buccaneers after he injured his hamstring in the Week 9 win over the Atlanta Falcons and was unable to return to the contest. The 23-year-old third-year receiver ended his streak of three straight games finding the end zone as a result, and he failed to catch his only target last Sunday before leaving the game. DeMario Douglas only played 24% of the offensive snaps against the Falcons, but he benefited from Boutte's injury to go for a season-high 100 receiving yards and his third touchdown of 2025 on four catches. Douglas, Stefon Diggs, Mack Hollins, and rookie Kyle Williams would see expanded roles if Boutte is unable to play this weekend.

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Devaughn Vele Nov 5 12:30pm CT
Devaughn Vele

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Devaughn Vele should become a bigger part of the team's passing attack, starting in Week 10 against the Carolina Panthers this Sunday, after the Saints traded Rashid Shaheed to the Seattle Seahawks on Tuesday. Vele played only 29% of the offensive snaps in last week's loss to the Los Angeles Rams and was not targeted at all. However, in the Week 8 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the 27-year-old played a season-high 51% of the snaps and was targeted a season-high five times. Expectations must be tempered in a Saints offense being run by rookie quarterback Tyler Shough, but there's no denying that Vele will see a playing time increase in the second half of the season with Shaheed no longer in town. The former seventh-rounder of the Denver Broncos has only five catches on his 10 targets this year for 39 yards and a touchdown in eight games played.

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