Week 10 brings several intriguing fantasy football matchups, including Patriots-Lions, Jaguars-Titans, and Bills-Jets. Here are players to monitor, potential starts and sits, and a few options whose outcomes could go either way.
## Patriots at Lions
**Patriots +124 | Lions -2.5 | Over/Under: 49.5**
### Sleeper to Watch: Efton Chism, WR, New England Patriots
Second-year wide receiver Efton Chism has drawn attention over the past few weeks, catching all 11 of his targets for 102 yards and a touchdown. A.J. Brown’s expected return makes Chism difficult to trust as a Week 10 starter, but his role is worth watching. If Chism maintains a 50% snap share against Detroit, he could become a more compelling option in Week 11.
### Start: Corey Kiner, RB, New England Patriots
Kiner’s outlook depends partly on fellow running back Rhamondre Stevenson’s status. With TreVeyon Henderson out indefinitely and Stevenson listed as a game-time decision, Kiner could be one of the Patriots’ primary backfield options.
Detroit is a tougher matchup than some of Kiner’s recent opportunities, but a workload of 10 to 15 carries could put him in position to exceed 80 rushing yards. If he also contributes as a receiver, he could finish as a back-end RB3.
### Sit: Sam LaPorta, TE, Detroit Lions
New England has defended tight ends particularly well over the past three weeks, allowing just 3.9 fantasy points per game to the position. That makes for a difficult matchup for LaPorta, who has recorded eight catches for 83 yards and no touchdowns over his last three games.
LaPorta has the talent to turn his recent slump around, but this may not be the week to count on a breakout.
### On the Fence: Jameson Williams, WR, Detroit Lions
Williams had a strong four-week stretch, scoring at least 15 fantasy points in each game from Week 4 through Week 8. Last week against Miami, however, he caught one pass for 31 yards. The game script may have played a part, but Williams’ production can be inconsistent.
This matchup could offer a better opportunity: the Patriots have allowed opposing wide receiver groups an average of 51.2 fantasy points per game over the last three weeks. Williams has the potential for a big performance, but his week-to-week volatility makes him a risky start.
### Game Notes
A.J. Brown and Rhamondre Stevenson were both limited participants in Friday’s practice. New England has managed without Brown, but missing Stevenson as well could further limit the offense. Detroit’s defense has improved, and the Patriots may need contributions from several players. Mack Hollins could make a big play or score, while Pop Douglas is in line for another high-target game. Tight end Hunter Henry is also a potential under-the-radar start.
Detroit’s offense has been reliable this season, and there is little reason to expect that to change here. Jahmyr Gibbs remains a strong option, and this matchup is a good opportunity to start Jared Goff.
## Jaguars at Titans
**Jaguars -10.5 | Titans +440 | Over/Under: 46.5**
### Sleeper to Watch: Nate Boerkircher, TE, Jacksonville Jaguars
Brenton Strange remains Jacksonville’s top tight end, but rookie Nate Boerkircher has begun carving out a role. Over the last three weeks, Boerkircher has drawn six targets, catching five passes for 100 yards and two touchdowns.
He had a season-high three targets and 61 receiving yards in Week 9, giving him double-digit fantasy points in three consecutive games. As the season moves into double-digit weeks, his continued involvement is worth monitoring. He could also be a deep flex or tight-end option for managers looking for a dart throw.
### Start: Tony Pollard, RB, Tennessee Titans
If Tennessee hopes to pull off an upset, attacking Jacksonville’s vulnerability against running backs could be important. Pollard enters the matchup in good form: over his last two games, he has 46 carries for 246 yards and five touchdowns.
A repeat of that production may be unlikely, but Pollard has a path to a solid, high-end RB2 finish and offers a relatively safe floor.
### Sit: Wan’Dale Robinson, WR, Tennessee Titans
The Titans will be without wide receiver Carnell Tate, a significant absence for an offense that has struggled. Robinson had a productive Week 9 against Cincinnati, catching six passes for 57 yards and a touchdown, but this week’s matchup is much less inviting.
Jacksonville has allowed the fewest points to wide receivers over the past three games. Robinson is a risky Week 10 option and is best left on the bench.
### On the Fence: Bhayshel Tuten, RB, Jacksonville Jaguars
Tuten has been cleared to play, but that does not automatically make him a safe fantasy start. Tennessee’s defense is particularly effective against the run, and Tuten may split work with Chris Rodriguez. That potential division of carries, combined with Tuten’s injury, adds uncertainty.
Still, Tuten has scored a touchdown in each of his last two games while dealing with the same injury. His Week 10 outlook could go either way, making him a risky choice.
### Game Notes
Tennessee is not expected to be a strong challenger to Jacksonville in this matchup, particularly without Carnell Tate. The key question is whether the Titans can move the ball consistently enough to reach field-goal range. Beyond Pollard, the team’s other options—including Chimere Dike and Elic Ayomanor—are difficult to trust this week.
For Jacksonville’s skill players, the main concern is playing time if the game turns into a blowout. That is not a reason to automatically bench Trevor Lawrence or Parker Washington, but managers should keep the possibility in mind. Boerkircher could also be worth considering as a speculative flex or tight-end play.
## Bills at Jets
**Bills -8.5 | Jets +340 | Over/Under: 50.5**
### Sleeper to Watch: Kenyon Sadiq, TE, New York Jets
Rookie tight end Kenyon Sadiq showed promise early in the season before fading from view. He had a modest resurgence last week against Kansas City, earning four targets and gaining 49 receiving yards.
The matchup against Buffalo is difficult, as the Bills have recently been effective at limiting tight ends. With Garrett Wilson likely to miss the game because of a concussion, however, it will be worth watching whether the Jets increase Sadiq’s playing time—and whether that becomes a trend later in the season.
### Start: Omar Cooper Jr., WR, New York Jets
Rookie receiver Omar Cooper is another Jets player to watch. He has appeared in five games this season, although he left Week 1 early with an injury. In Week 8, he played 86% of the snaps but did not receive a target. Outside of that unusual game, his performances have been encouraging.
Buffalo has been the league’s best defense against wide receiver groups over the past three weeks, but Garrett Wilson’s likely absence could create enough opportunities for Cooper to be relevant. He is a risk, but one worth considering.
### Sit: Khalil Shakir, WR, Buffalo Bills
The Jets have also defended wide receivers well, allowing the fourth-fewest fantasy points to the position over the last three weeks. Shakir has been average at best this season, and even in a favorable matchup his ceiling has been around 12 fantasy points.
This is not a favorable spot, and Shakir carries a real risk of producing very little. He is best left out of Week 10 lineups.
### On the Fence: Breece Hall, RB, New York Jets
Starting Hall is usually an easy decision, but he is only in his second week back from injury, and Buffalo could take an early lead. Hall had 61 yards on 15 carries last week but did not score while the Jets spent much of the game chasing Kansas City.
A similar script could unfold against Buffalo. If the Jets fall well behind, Braelon Allen could take on more work to help preserve Hall, leaving Hall at risk of another low-scoring fantasy performance.
### Game Notes
The main Buffalo options remain clear: Josh Allen is an elite quarterback, James Cook is an elite running back, and D.J. Moore has been a strong fit in the offense. Beyond those three, identifying dependable fantasy contributors has been difficult. Dalton Kincaid is a trustworthy tight-end option against the Jets, while Keon Coleman remains harder to rely on.
The Jets are more difficult to evaluate, especially with Wilson likely unavailable. It is uncertain whether Cooper or Adonai Mitchell will receive more targets. Cooper is the preferred option here, though Mitchell could also become relevant, potentially alongside him.
