You should start Week 10 with a strong mix of proven volume and favorable matchups. Based on typical Week 10 projections and common “start/sit” patterns, here are solid targets and a starting point for a Half-PPR lineup. Note: adjust for your exact rosters and any late injury news. Core starts (high confidence)
- QB: Patrick Mahomes or Lamar Jackson (depending on who you have and matchup). Both carry huge upside in most weeks, and Week 10 is generally favorable for dual-threat QBs in standard/half-PPR formats.
- RB1: Bijan Robinson or Travis Etienne (or your top RBs with strong workloads). In Half-PPR, workhorse back types who see goal-line and receiving usage are prized.
- RB2/Flex: Christian McCaffrey, Nick Chubb, or your next-best high-volume RB. If you need a safer floor, lean toward a back with steady catch volume.
- WR1: Justin Jefferson, Tyreek Hill, or your top WR with a strong target share and matchup.
- WR2: A high-target, PPR-friendly receiver like Stefon Diggs, A.J. Brown, or your second-best WR with favorable coverage and game script.
- WR3/FLEX: Look for a high-volume WR3 with a solid matchup or a strong running back with passing-down involvement.
- TE: Mark Andrews or Travis Kelce if you have them; otherwise, the top-tier or a matchup-based streaming option if your starter has a favorable opponent.
Boom/bust considerations (lower risk if you can, but plan for upside)
- D/ST: Stream to exploit a favorable matchup if your roster allows; otherwise, start your usual strong defense.
- K: If your league counts kicking points variably, start your most accurate kicker in a favorable game script.
Key considerations and tips
- Injury updates: If a top player has limited practice or a questionable designation, consider a reliable fallback option with a strong floor.
- Game script and opponent: Favor backs and receivers facing teams that allow more fantasy points to those positions, and quarterbacks with pass-heavy game plans.
- BYE weeks: Ensure you’re not forced into suboptimal starts due to byes; fill with secure plays from your bench.
- Weather/altitudes: In Week 10, check weather to avoid heavy wind or rain games that could dampen passing efficiency or kicking reliability.
If you’d like, share your current Week 10 roster (RBs, WRs, TEs, QBs, and your league’s scoring or your top options), and any players you’re deciding between. I can tailor a precise one-week start/sit plan with concrete recommendations and a live-starting lineup.
