Week 10 showcases the standout athletes at running back, featuring Jonathan Taylor who recently returned from Germany with quite an impressive performance. He racked up 244 rushing yards and three touchdowns against the Falcons, along with 42 receiving yards on three catches. All of this came during a game where his quarterback struggled and took a staggering seven sacks. Taylor is an essential piece of the Colts’ offensive strategy and arguably their MVP so far.
In the matchup between the Indianapolis Colts and the New Orleans Saints, Taylor’s explosive return made quite the statement.
As for Alvin Kamara, he’s another key player to watch in this mix.
Woody Marks, Titans Texans
Marks is set to step into a prominent role for the Texans this week, especially given that they’re up against a lackluster Titans defense. He’s already had a solid performance with 119 yards and two touchdowns in previous matchups.
On a different note, Dobbins suffered a leg injury during Thursday night’s game in Week 10. Thankfully, early signs suggest it’s not a long-term issue, giving him time to recover. If he can’t play, rookie RJ Harvey may become a more appealing option in fantasy leagues.
Meanwhile, Knight exited the game against the Seahawks with an ankle injury and didn’t return. Options are limited now, but with Trey Benson still unavailable, it seems Emari DeMercado will step up in his place.
Rhamondre Stephenson, Patriots
Stephenson has been sidelined due to a toe injury during Weeks 9 and 10, and his status for this week remains uncertain. However, he did engage in limited practice on Monday leading up to Thursday’s clash with the Jets. While Treveyon Henderson and Terrell Jennings shared duties in his absence, Jennings got injured during Week 10, leaving Henderson to carry more of the load. It’s a bit unclear how the depth chart will shift when Stephenson is back.
Benson had an arthroscopic surgery on his meniscus following an injury in Week 4. His recovery timeline was set at four to six weeks, but it currently looks like he might miss a bit longer. As the team navigates this, Knight’s ankle issue may also complicate things for DeMercado, who seems to be making the most of his limited opportunities.
Omarion Hampton, Chargers
Chargers’ coach Jim Harbaugh anticipates that Hampton won’t return until after their Week 12 bye, allowing Kimani Vidal to take center stage.
Irving has been absent for five games with shoulder and ankle issues, and there’s still no word on when he might return. For now, Rashard White and Sean Tucker are filling in.
Pacheco, on the other hand, experienced a knee injury during the Week 8 Monday night game against the Commanders. He suffered an MCL sprain and didn’t play in Week 9. However, with a forfeit in Week 10, there’s a decent chance he’ll be back to face the Broncos this week.
The upcoming games look promising, with matchups like Cowboys at Raiders (50.5), Bengals vs. Steelers (49.5), and Seahawks vs. Rams (48.5) drawing attention. The 49ers are also set to meet the Cardinals with a significant point total of 48.5.
On the flip side, there are some lower projections such as Texans vs. Titans (38.5), Ravens vs. Browns (40.5), and Panthers vs. Falcons (42.5).
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Some teams have higher score expectations like Patriots at 28, Steelers at 27.5, Cowboys at 27, and Bills at 26.5.
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Contrarily, teams like the Jets (15.5), Titans (15.8), Browns (16), and Giants (18) have more modest expectations.
Moreover, teams are facing some tough spreads such as Jets vs. Patriots (-12.5), Ravens (-8.5) against the Browns, and Packers (-7.5) vs. Giants, alongside Texans (-7) against the Titans.
