Week 10 brings with it four teams on bye (Packers, Browns, Raiders, and Seahawks), and the fantasy playoffs are quickly approaching. If you are looking to fill a gap in your fantasy lineups, whether you are feeling the negative effects of a key player injury or a player on bye, look no further than this week’s streaming options. Remember, to qualify as a streamer, the players we will be taking a look at are owned and started in less than 50% of leagues (using ESPN percentages). As always, this weekly article is here to help you make those tough decisions heading into your crucial Week 10 matchups.
QB Streamer: Aaron Rodgers NYJ
The Jets have had a relatively rocky season thus far, but Aaron Rodgers finally was able to utilize all of his weapons in a Week 9 matchup against the Texans, finding Davante Adams for his first touchdown as a Jet, along with a pair of touchdowns for Garrett Wilson. Rodgers still has the capability to turn it on in any given situation and pull off some vintage plays. The matchup against the Arizona Cardinals bodes well for a positive, potentially high-scoring game script. The Cardinals have allowed an average of 18+ fantasy points per game to opposing QBs, which makes Rodgers a solid streamer for Week 10.
Honorable Mention: Russell Wilson PIT
RB Streamer: Tyler Allgeier ATL
Regardless of how dynamic Falcons RB sensation Bijan Robinson looks with the ball in his hands, Tyler Allgeier continues to see relevant touches almost every week. He serves as a great complement to the second year back and is capable of ripping off some big plays himself. He had a relatively quiet Week 9 against the Cowboys, but the Falcons are now shifting their focus to a very favorable matchup against the New Orleans Saints. The Saints’ defense is allowing the second most fantasy points to opposing running backs this season, which could lead to a positive game script for Allgeier, making him a worthy flex/spot start consideration.
Honorable Mention: Jaylen Warren PIT
WR Streamer: Xavier Legette CAR
We have been able to hit on WR streams in back-to-back weeks, and we are back again to try and go for the three-peat. We are going to look in the direction of Carolina Panthers rookie Xavier Legette in Week 10. Now this is definitely a higher risk stream, considering all of the question marks that are associated with Bryce Young and the Panthers, but Young had a decent game last week against the Saints and Legette will continue to see an expanded role with the departure of Diontae Johnson to the Ravens. Legette has garnered at least 6 targets in each of the past two games and finding the endzone twice. Against a Giants defense that allows the eleventh-most fantasy points to the position, I think the rookie can have another substantial showing.
Honorable Mention: Ricky Pearsall SF
TE Streamer: Jonnu Smith MIA
For some odd reason, Jonnu Smith has been able to vulture himself a pretty significant role in the Dolphins’ offensive scheme. Over the past two weeks with the return of Tua Tagovailoa, Smith has seen an 18% target share. Mike McDaniel has been calling plays specifically for the veteran tight end, and this week they draw a favorable matchup in the Los Angeles Rams. The Rams have given up the third-most fantasy points to tight ends this season, making Smith a very intriguing play this week if you are in need of a stream.
Honorable Mention: Taysom Hill NO
K Streamer: Joshua Karty LAR
Joshua Karty was my honorable mention last week, but in Week 10 I am giving him the spotlight right as he is starting to heat up. The rookie kicker has been perfect over the past two weeks for the Los Angeles Rams, and they are hosting the Miami defense this week, who has been susceptible to allowing opponents into scoring range. This should be a high-scoring game with the Rams offense healthier and the Dolphins getting another week back with Tua running the offense. Given a surging LA Rams team and a shaky Miami defensive unit, Karty is a great streaming option in Week 10.
Honorable Mention: Chase McLaughlin TB
D/ST Streamer: New England Patriots D/ST
The Patriots are heading to Chicago to face the Bears in Week 10 in what could be an extremely low-scoring affair. With one of the lowest O/U lines for the week, expect to see two struggling offenses duke it out. Chicago has struggled significantly to find success on offense as of late and has had to rely on their defense in many of their games this season. The Patriots pass rush should be able to break through a questionable Bears offensive line and record a handful of pressures in this ugly game.
Honorable Mention: New York Giants D/ST