Week 10 Fantasy Football Expert Picks: Aaron Rodgers, Kenneth Walker, and More

Now more than halfway through the season and past the trade deadline, we should know what to expect in both the NFL and fantasy football. Long-time fans know that's not the case, though, as every week is different, and the landscape will continue to shift. It's never easy in the life of a fantasy owner.

Luckily, the experts here at FantasySP are here to help. Brant Tedeschi, Morgan Rode, and Daniel Hepner answered five fantasy football questions as we head into the weekend of Week 10 of the NFL season.

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Who is your favorite streaming-level quarterback in Week 10?

Brant: I think Drew Lock is my top choice against the Raiders. There will be a lot of hype surrounding this game, and I think Lock could get a few scores and put up a decent week.

Morgan: I like Aaron Rodgers against the Bengals. The fantasy matchup isn't the best, but Rodgers delivered big against Cincinnati back in Week 3, so there's history to go off of. I think he comes through again and delivers a solid fantasy score.

Daniel: Bryce Young has a good-but-not-great matchup against the Saints this week and gets the benefit of playing inside a dome in New Orleans. The Saints have allowed the ninth-most yards per pass attempt and the 12th-most fantasy points per game to quarterbacks, but this is more about Young, who has thrown the ball as much as anyone in the league. Entering Week 10, Young was tied for the fifth-most pass attempts, and all four guys in front of him had played all nine weeks, while Young already had his bye.

Which running back is set up for a strong performance due to their matchup or other circumstances?

Brant: Ollie Gordon has had back-to-back mediocre games due to tough matchups, but the volume has been steady since taking over the backfield for the Dolphins. This is the week he goes for a combined 100 yards and a score. They basically have no choice but to rely on him heavily considering the injury to starting quarterback Malik Willis.

Morgan: I like Zach Charbonnet against the Raiders. It's a game the Seahawks should control, and with Charbonnet's role growing as he settles in, he should be in for a bigger workload and big fantasy score. Even Jadarian Price is a good option for the Seahawks.

Daniel: Last week against Cleveland, Alvin Kamara and Audric Estime essentially split the backfield snaps for New Orleans, with Estime touching the ball 16 times (15 carries) to just nine touches (six carries) for Kamara. Those players have a fantastic matchup against the Panthers this week, who have given up the sixth-most yards per rush attempt and the second-most fantasy points per game to running backs. It's a risk trying to pick between two players, but both Kamara and Estime are decent flex picks, with Kamara a better PPR option.

Do you have a wide receiver who you are keeping on the bench this week?

Morgan: Las Vegas' Tre Tucker has been a fantasy starting option in all leagues at times this year, but his Week 10 matchup against the Seahawks is very tough, and I think he should be avoided outside deeper leagues. Throw in that Fernando Mendoza is making his first career start, and that's another thing working against Tucker.

Daniel: George Pickens missed last week's game against the Colts, and he's questionable for Week 10 against the 49ers. If he plays, there is the risk that he will be limited in his snaps or reaggravate the injury. Even if he is on the field full-time, Pickens has struggled to make a big impact this season, and San Francisco has allowed the seventh-fewest yards per pass attempt and the fifth-fewest fantasy points per game to wide receivers. This is a risky time to trust him.

How about a tight end set up for a slow fantasy performance?

Morgan: Harold Fannin, T.J. Hockenson and Tucker Kraft all have tough fantasy matchups this weekend. Most fantasy owners are going to start these guys because of the lack of reliable fantasy TEs otherwise, but all three could underwhelm a bit, so it's worth considering benching them all.

Daniel: Most owners aren't going to even consider this, but both Brock Bowers and Trey McBride have negative outlooks this week for very similar reasons. Both guys have a rookie quarterback making his first start (Mendoza for Bowers, third-round pick Carson Beck for McBride), and they have bad matchups. The Seahawks have allowed the fewest yards per pass attempt and the fifth-fewest fantasy points per game to tight ends, and the Rams have given up the third-fewest yards per pass attempt and the eighth-fewest fantasy points per game to TEs. I don't blame anyone for starting these two players without question, but there's at least a reason to consider your options.

Who will be the fantasy MVP of Week 10?

Brant: Should we just slot in Kenneth Walker for another two or three touchdowns this week? The Chiefs are playing at the Falcons, with a banged-up Patrick Mahomes likely to play. My guess is they will control the ball and try to get out of this one without any major injury setbacks.  

Morgan: I think Christian McCaffrey could star for the Niners against the Cowboys in Week 10. It's already a favorable fantasy matchup for CMC, and with several pass catchers out or less than 100%, the RB should get even more work. I expect McCaffrey to put up a huge fantasy score in another San Fran win.

Daniel: Morgan talked about Seattle's Charbonnet in the running back section and his phenomenal matchup against the Raiders. Las Vegas has allowed the second-most yards per rush attempt and the third-most fantasy points per game to running backs, and with Sam Darnold out and the defense likely to dominate the rookie Mendoza in his first start, there should be plenty of opportunities on the ground and a few chances to score. This game might make Seattle fans forget about Walker for a week.