Start ’Em
Bryce Young @ NO (Projected FPTS – 17.3): Young prevailed despite a tough matchup in Week Nine against the Broncos, scoring 20.3 fantasy points, and has now gone over 19 points in three of his last five games. It seems head coach Dave Canales has figured out a game plan to alleviate the pressure that had been causing issues for Young. He takes on the Saints on Sunday, who most recently allowed backup Shedeur Sanders to post 22.68 fantasy points. Since Week Three, New Orleans has surrendered 18-plus fantasy points to three quarterbacks.
Trevor Lawrence @ TEN (Projected FPTS – 20.6): Even with the Jaguars comfortably winning against the Ravens in Week Nine, Lawrence finished with a pedestrian 13.6 fantasy points. Entering Week 10 as a heavy favorite over the Titans, Lawrence could be put in a similar position again, but I would still put him in my starting lineup. Historically, Lawrence has been solid against his divisional foes, winning by at least 21 points in three of his last four games. Tennessee’s defense has also allowed four quarterbacks to reach 18 or more fantasy points since Week Four, and no other team has surrendered more points to opposing QBs this season.
Jared Goff vs. NE (Projected FPTS – 19.9): Goff has been underwhelming in his last two games, combining for 14.3 fantasy points. To his credit, he faced the league’s best defense, the Minnesota Vikings, and an underrated Dolphins unit in Miami. I am confident he will get back on track this week against a friendly Patriots defense, which has allowed the 10th-most fantasy points to quarterbacks this season. New England has also allowed the eighth-most points per dropback over the last six weeks.
Honorable Mentions: Patrick Mahomes @ ATL; Jayden Daniels @ NYG; Drew Lock @ LV; Aaron Rodgers @ CIN; Tyler Shough vs. CAR; Dak Prescott vs. SF.
Sit ’Em
Jordan Love vs. MIN (Projected FPTS – 17.8): Love has played like an elite quarterback this season and has been magnificent for fantasy, scoring over 20 fantasy points in four of his last five games. Now, why would I advise people to sit him? It’s because he’s taking on the Vikings, who’ve allowed the fewest fantasy points and points per dropback to quarterbacks this season. On Monday, this defensive unit held former MVP Josh Allen to under 13 fantasy points. I would only consider benching Love if you have a quarterback with a better matchup; otherwise, I would lean toward starting him. With the way Love has been performing, it’s tough to sit him, and it’s worth noting that he’s the only quarterback to have scored 19-plus fantasy points against Minnesota back in Week One. Be cautious, though.
C.J. Stroud @ CLE (Projected FPTS – 18.0): Stroud is another quarterback who has been tremendous recently, recording 20 or more fantasy points in four of his last five games. I understand that benching Stroud is something most fantasy managers don’t want to do, but his matchup isn’t one that screams “start him,” as he goes on the road to face the Browns. Over the last two seasons, Cleveland has allowed just one quarterback to eclipse 17 fantasy points at home. To put into perspective how remarkable that stat is, it counts multiple games against Lamar Jackson and Joe Burrow. Avoid starting Stroud if you have a better option.
Matthew Stafford @ ARI (Projected FPTS – 16.8): Stafford had a great matchup in Week Nine against the Commanders but put up only 11.22 fantasy points. It’s becoming more and more obvious that Stafford and this offense don’t operate well without Davante Adams, and now they’ll be without Puka Nacua. Almost half of his passing yards and touchdowns this season have gone to Nacua and Adams. Now the receiving room will be led by Tutu Atwell, Konata Mumpfield and Jordan Whittington. Despite a favorable matchup in Week 10 against the Cardinals, I find it hard to trust Stafford with the lack of weapons he has at the moment.
Lowlights: Kirk Cousins @ GB; Jacoby Brissett vs. LAC; Michael Penix Jr. vs. KC; Fernando Mendoza vs. SEA; Cam Ward vs. JAX; J.J. McCarthy vs. WSH; Daniel Jones vs. MIA.