Your weekend fantasy playbook for Week 10

The latest fantasy football news, rankings, start/sit advice, and more to help you avoid misery on Sunday.

Thanks again for being a loyal reader and subscriber! Keep reading for the latest fantasy football rankings, news, players trending up and down, and my personal DraftKings lineups. Best of luck in Week 10!

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🤕 Fantasy pain index

🚫 Nope: Mike Evans (hamstring), JuJu Smith-Schuster (hamstring), Brian Robinson Jr. (hamstring), Chris Olave (concussion), Cedrick Wilson (shoulder), Michael Pittman Jr. (back, finger), Darius Slayton (concussion), Keon Coleman (wrist), Adam Thielen (hamstring)

🏴‍☠️ Not bloody likely: Trevor Lawrence (shoulder)

🫤 Looking iffy: Jalen McMillan (hamstring), Tank Dell (back), Nico Collins (hamstring)

🙏 Cautiously optimistic: Demarcus Robinson (hip, toe), Deebo Samuel (rib, oblique), Gabe Davis (shoulder), Tyreek Hill (wrist), Brian Thomas Jr. (chest), Tyler Conklin (ankle), Drake London (hip), Amari Cooper (wrist), CeeDee Lamb (shoulder)

✅ Good to go: J.K. Dobbins (rest), Jauan Jennings (hip), Christian McCaffrey (Achilles), Tony Pollard (foot), Derek Carr (illness), DeVonta Smith (hamstring), Will Levis (shoulder), Jonathon Brooks (knee)

Note: The above are estimates based on the latest news and injury reports. Always double-check your own rosters before Sunday kickoff!

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🫰 Oh, snaps: RB risers and fallers

I’m keeping tabs on some ongoing backfield battles and what the fantasy implications might be looking ahead. Also, check out the new RB snap count analysis chart above for more insights.

Dallas Cowboys

📈 Rico Dowdle — He played on 71% of snaps in Week 9 and turned his growing participation into 75 yards on 12 carries and a receiving touchdown. “If the Cowboys’ coaching staff is looking to the future, they’ll likely keep Elliott on the bench to give Dowdle an extended look, especially with the team’s playoff hopes dwindling,” writes PFF.com’s Michelle Magdziuk.