Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em running backs: Week 10 fantasy football

Week 9 of the 2024 NFL season was a big week for running backs in fantasy football as six players scored at least 20 points in standard competition, headlined Saquon Barkley (29.9) and Dirk Hendrik (25.3).

In Week 10four teams walk away with a bye: the Cleveland Browns, Green Bay Packers, Las Vegas RaidersAnd Seattle Seahawks. At least three running backs in that group have been consistent starters for fantasy managers this season.

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That means there are a number of lineup questions that many running back managers will face this week. Here are five running backs to start and five to sit in Week 10:

Fantasy Football Starts Them: Week 10 RBs

Tyrone Tracy Jr., New York Giants (vs. Carolina Panthers)

Tracy Jr. has been inconsistent lately. He had a career day against the Steelers, one of the best run defenses in the league, but fell off last week against Washington – one of the worst run defenses.

Hopefully he can take the opportunity in Week 10 to get back on the productive side of things. Carolina leads the league in rushing yards (159.3) and gave up just 253 yards to the Saints’ running backs last week. In a battle of bad teams, Tracy Jr. perhaps the only winner.

D’Andre Swift, Chicago Bears (vs. New England Patriots)

Like the rest of Chicago’s offense, Swift struggled last weekend against the Cardinals. He totaled 82 yards, his fewest since Week 3. But things could get back on track at home this week. New England has allowed 181 yards per game and seven touchdowns to opposing running backs over the past five weeks. Swift should take advantage to start a three-game homestand.

Aaron Jones, Minnesota Vikings (vs. Jacksonville Jaguars)

Jones was a starting choice last week and had a great game against the Colts with 82 total yards on 25 touches. The Vikings leaned more on the passing game in that game.

This week, Minnesota begins its three-game road trip against a Jaguars defense that has given up a total of 147 yards per game and six touchdowns to opposing running backs over the last four weeks. Jones should have an easier time going against one of the worst defenses in the league.

Chuba HubbardCarolina Panthers (vs. New York Giants)

We said last week that Hubbard’s matchup with the Saints could be his last week as a solid fantasy starter. Well, we’ll extend that week with his game against New York. The Giants’ run defense has declined significantly over the past three weeks, with opposing running back groups averaging 204 yards per game. He should be good this week before next week’s bye and the likely emergence of rookie Jonathan Brooks.

Ray Davis, Buffalo Bills (bee Indianapolis foals)

If you’re in a pinch, Davis could be a good player this week. The Bills’ No. 2 running back totaled 90 yards and a touchdown on just six touches last week. Granted, a 63-yard touchdown reception will boost that, but he should expect a good follow-up performance this week.

The Colts have allowed 146.5 yards per game and two touchdowns to opposing running backs over their last four games. That means plenty of opportunities for him behind top running back James Cook. He’s a solid FLEX option or starter if you go through the waiver wire this week.

Fantasy Football Sit ‘Em: Week 10 RBs

Javonte Williams, Denver Broncos (bee Kansas City Chiefs)

Tampa Bay running back Rachaad White’s touchdown on “Monday Night Football” last week was the first score the Chiefs gave up to an opposing running back since late September. Kansas City has yet to give up 100 yards to a running back this season.

Williams had a solid outing against Baltimore last week with 84 yards on 14 touches, but that’s likely his ceiling again this week on the road against the Chiefs defense.

Tony Pollard, Tennessee titans (bee Los Angeles Chargers)

Pollard totaled 154 yards on 31 touches, both season highs. But Los Angeles’ defense is much, much better than the Patriots’ unit against the run. The Chargers held the Browns’ running backs to 50 yards on 21 touches last week and should have an equally strong week against the Titans’ personnel in Week 10. If he’s a must-start, don’t expect a repeat from him. week.

Rico Dowdle, Dallas Cowboys (vs. Philadelphia Eagles)

Dowdle had one of his best performances of the season in Week 9 with 107 total yards and a touchdown on 17 touches against the Falcons. But the Cowboys go from a bottom third of the league’s defense in Atlanta last week to a top five unit this week.

Since their bye in Week 5, Philadelphia has held opposing running backs to just 83 yards per game and allowed one touchdown. This defense is coming together and with Dallas quarterback Dak Prescott on IR, Philadelphia can stop the run more than before.

Tank BigsbyJacksonville Jaguars (vs. Minnesota Vikings)

Bigsby led the team in carries last week, even with Travis Etienne Jr. back in the lineup. He had 22 yards on eight carries and will likely have a tough time again this week. Minnesota held Jonathan Taylor to just 59 receiving yards last week and could get linebacker Blake Cashman back from injury this week. That could again spell trouble for Bigsby and the Jaguars’ running game.

Rachad White, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (vs. San Francisco 49ers)

White scored his fourth touchdown of the last three weeks against the Chiefs on “Monday Night Football,” but only gained 28 total yards on his other five touches. Tampa Bay leaned more on Bucky Irving (10 touches for 34 yards) in what was a tough matchup for the running game.

It could be a similar story against a 49ers defense fresh off a bye this week. San Francisco held opposing running back groups to just 97 yards per game in the three games prior to the bye. They allowed four touchdowns in that span, but received none – as White’s scored three of his four touchdowns this season.

Fantasy football she starts, she sits, week 10

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