We’re now getting closer to those final weeks of the season, about to start Week 10 of the 2021 season, and continuing our Start ‘Em Sit ‘Em series. Bye weeks this week are:
- Chicago Bears
- Cincinnati Bengals
- Houston Texans
- New York Giants
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Matt Ryan @DAL
Ryan continues to put up strong fantasy weeks, despite missing Calvin Ridley. The start of the season was rough, but since the team has fully embraced Cordarrelle Patterson and play-action he has performed alot better. The matchup is likely to allow plenty of pass attempts, which should make Ryan a low-end QB1 this week.
Carson Wentz v JAX
Wentz is a player that never seems to get the credit he deserves when he plays well, but all of the criticism and more when he plays badly. Wentz has a streak of 7 games where he has scored at least two TDs, and 3 TDs in each of his games. This week he faces a Jacksonville defense that has struggled this season (albeit they performed incredibly against the Bills last week)
Teddy Bridgewater v PHI
Mr. Waiver Wire is a decent streaming option this week. Bridgewater has been playing well, with a number of weeks where he has scored multiple TDs in a week. The Eagles secondary aren’t a unit to avoid either, most likely a QB2, but if you are struggling for a QB this week Bridgewater would work well as a streaming option.
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Jalen Hurts @DEN
This is my risky sit. The rushing floor makes it a dangerous pick, but I can’t see it really panning out this week. Denver shut down the Cowboys last week, and that is the blueprint for this week. It’s not like the Eagles have really been airing it out either. He could be a QB1 this week, but I think you could potentially have better options available.
Baker Mayfield @NE
The Browns may be without alot of their RB room, but that doesn’t mean that they are going to find much success throwing the ball. The gameplan for the Browns revolves around the ground game, and the Patriots are second best in the league at limiting QB production for fantasy. Yes, we might see more attempts with the RB room being hit badly by COVID, but I’m not banking there will be a large uptick in production.
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Melvin Gordon v PHI
Gordon has been on a run of form in recent weeks, including being used in the redzone. The Eagles aren’t a defensive line to avoid. You might be worried about Javonte Williams, the thing is Williams might be getting the yards, but it’s Gordon that has been getting on the scoresheet.
Devin Singletary @NYJ
This is assuming that Zack Moss misses the game, as he is currently in the concussion protocol. If that were to happen, Singletary is a must-start against the New York Jets. The Jets are the worst defense in the league against RBs. Even if Moss were to play, Singletary is still a flex consideration.
J.D. McKissic v TB
The Buccaneers defensive front is a strong unit, and one of the best overall against the RB position. Where they are vulnerable though is pass-catching RB production. That is where they can be got, giving up 4 TDs to the position- one of the highest in the league. McKissic is a fine start in PPR leagues.
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Adrian Peterson v NO
I know you are encouraged by the fact that Peterson led the team in carries and got into the endzone. The issue is without that TD he only had 26 scrimmage yards and a single reception. The Titans’ offense is figuring itself out, and with the rotation being what we have seen, I’m staying away from a tough Saints defense.
Antonio Gibson v TB
I’m ok with playing McKissic because he is used as the team’s passing downs RB. I’m not ok with playing Gibson this week though. Gibson hasn’t been used in the passing game all that much, and hasn’t been getting the usage on the ground that was hoped for. He hasn’t managed 60 yards in the past three weeks, and there isn’t a lot of hope for that against
James Robinson @IND
Robinson comes off a week where he didn’t suit up due to injury. That game was a low-scoring affair, but that was due to Buffalo not doing what they needed to do. This week he faces a Colts defense that is MEAN against RBs, really restricting fantasy production. I can’t see Robinson having a great game this week- especially if he splits carries as he recovers from his injury.
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Marvin Jones @IND
Jones started the season strongly, but the acquisition of Dan Arnold and Jamal Agnew emerging has dampened his value. But, he is still getting targets in the offense, and the Jaguars are likely to be forced to throw the ball in this game. The Colts are a great unit against RBs, but have struggled to stop plays through the air. Jones could have flex appeal this week.
Michael Pittman v JAX
I’ll stay in the same game and tell you have to start Pittman this week. It’s bordering the very obvious, but I wanted to make it clear. There’s no reason to doubt him. He gets the target share everywhere on the field and is looked at when the play breaks down. The Jaguars aren’t going to be able to contain him this week.
Hunter Renfrow v KC
The Chiefs defense is struggling to make any stops on defense. Yes, it managed to make Jordan Love make mistakes last week but generally, it’s not a good unit. Renfrow has been a reliable target for Derek Carr all season, and that gives him great value in a good matchup.
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Elijah Moore v BUF
Moore had a great game (on your bench?) last week, but I can’t see him having a good one this week. The Bills defense has limited WRs to just 2 TD receptions this season, and there are going to be question marks over the QB situation this week. Moore could have value next week but don’t point chase this week. The matchup is too tough.
Olamide Zaccheaus @DAL
Talking about chasing points, Zaccheaus is another one of those guys. He scored 2 TDs last week from his two targets in the redzone. That has meant he has been picked up in more leagues, with the hope he is the guy to have in this post-Calvin Ridley offense. The thing is, he isn’t. The Falcons offense will still flow through Cordarrelle Patterson and Kyle Pitts, with Russell Gage and Hayden Hurst competing. That’s not even taking into account Tajae Sharpe who has been mixed in too. Avoid him this week.
Tim Patrick v PHI
Patrick was a solid start as a WR3 a few weeks ago, but the Denver receiving landscape has massively changed since then. The team have welcomed back Jerry Jeudy, and are expecting Noah Fant to be back in the mix too. Add in the two RBs as well and there isn’t alot of opportunity left.
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Noah Fant v PHI
Fant might be returning from injury, but this is about the matchup than anything else. If Fant isn’t around I think I’d be fine putting Albert Okwegbunam in. If ever there was a time to do it, it’s this week. The Eagles defense can’t stop TE production this season.
Tyler Conklin @LAC
Conklin has spent some time in the start ’em bit, and with good reason. The Vikings TE has been a good option the past few weeks. The matchup against the Chargers is a good one too, as they are one of the worst teams against the position this season. Nice streaming TE this week (assuming he isn’t owned)
Dan Arnold @IND
Arnold was traded to the Jags, and has cemented himself in the offense. The TE led the Jaguards in targets, receptions and yards last week against the Bills, albeit the marks were low. The Colts however should allow the Jags to move a little bit more, and struggle against TEs.
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Logan Thomas v TB
This sit is one that could come back to bite me, but here we go. Thomas’ status going into the week is unknown, as he recovers from an injury that put him on IR. And soft tissue injuries scare me, as they can be reaggrevated. With the teams on bye not haveing viable TEs on the whole, there is a better option this week I’m sure.
Jared Cook v MIN
The Chargers TE isn’t a guy I want to be starting this week. Partly because I’m annoyed with how he was used last week in what should have been a great matchup. But more logically, the Chargers offense has found a way to operate through the air without the veteran. With the Vikings being one of the best teams in the league against the position.
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New England Patriots v CLE
The Patriots defense is solid. The Browns offense gets going after establishing the run, and they are missing bodies there this week. With change at receiver too, that’s alot of upheaval in the a week to deal with. Travelling too, the Patriots are a great option.
Green Bay Packers v SEA
The Packers defense are a good unit, able to get after the QB with 21 sacks this season. The Seattle offense is also a bit of a question mark. It looks like Russell Wilson is set to play, but has missed a few weeks- during which time the players around him have changed a little. If he does get firing though, there is still plenty of sack upside.
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Los Angeles Chargers v MIN
The Chargers defense is hit-or-miss. There are pieces on the defense that are able to make stops, but they are being hit badly by injuries- especially in the secondary. The Vikings offense has found a way to move the ball on the ground or through the air. Look elsewhere.
Seattle Seahawks @GB
If Aaron Rodgers does play, then it’s an obvious sit. You don’t want to be hoping for a defense to perform at Lambeau. But if he isn’t, you are going to be tempted to play the Seahawks against Jordan Love. Don’t. Love struggled last week, but that was on the road in one of the loudest stadiums in the elague. At home, and another week to deal with the pressures of start I’d expect a much better game from him.
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Tyler Bass @NYJ
You might be worried about Bass as part of a Buffalo team that struggled to do much against the Jaguars. But Bass still managed to score FGs. Let’s be honest that’s what you are looking for. The Jets are also awful against the position, allowing a number of FG attempts this season.
Nick Folk v CLE
Folk has attempted the most attempts in the league, and also the most conversions. With his accuracy on PATs too, he is a solid start against a Cleveland Browns defense that can force stops in the redzone.
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Jason Myers @GB
Myers issue is that his kicking attempts are limited outside of PATs. The thing is, the Packers defense are a really strong unit, especially at home. I’d look elsewhere for a kicker this week, but based on how his season has gone so far, you already knew that.
Brandon McManus v PHI
McManus had a great game last time out against the Cowboys, but that was a weird game. This week, the team are welcoming the Eagles at home. A team that has been good against kickers this season, stay away and don’t chase the points from last week.
Well that’s it for our Start ‘Em Sit ‘Em for Week 10 of the 2021 season. Remember, you can check out rankings for each Week. Reach out on social media, you can find us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Or jump into our Discord server.
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