FantasyPros Fantasy Football Podcast: "5 Moves You Need to Make Ahead of Week 10" (Ep. 1818)
Date: November 4, 2025
Hosts: Ryan Warmley & Tara Roberts
Episode Overview
With the fantasy season moving into its pivotal double-digit weeks, Ryan Warmley and Tara Roberts break down five essential moves to make before Week 10. The episode focuses on strategic buys, sells, and drops based on rest-of-season outlook, current player trends, and positional depth. The advice is tactical—meant for managers eyeing the playoffs, navigating bye weeks, and seeking value amid shifting NFL situations.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. Buy Low: DK Metcalf
- Reasoning: Public perception is down due to recent frustrating outings, but actual usage and schedule create opportunity.
- DK Metcalf has underperformed relative to expectations, but his underlying usage remains strong, and his schedule after Week 10 is very favorable.
- Key matchups: Chargers (next week), then Cincinnati, Chicago, Buffalo, Baltimore, Miami, Detroit—tough only in Week 17 (Cleveland).
- Perception of missed production is more narrative-driven; he's hit double-digit PPR points in most games.
Quote:
"The only really tough matchup that they have is week 17 versus Cleveland. But if you can navigate that nice little stretch there, it'll be worth it." — Tara Roberts (02:40)
- Should be viewed as a stable low-end WR2 (wide receiver 22 in rest-of-season rankings).
- Ryan notes defense effort can wane late in the year for losing teams, possibly softening even that Week 17 matchup.
- Both agree on DK as a perfect buy-low candidate, especially coming off his worst game of the season.
2. Buy Now: RJ Harvey (Denver RB)
- Reasoning: Emerging opportunity and production, reasonable acquisition cost, and contingent upside due to JK Dobbins' injury history.
- Not a mere "buy high": While Harvey has flashed with back-to-back strong games—including against a tough Houston defense—his market value remains approachable (can be had for players like Romeo Doubs).
- Harvey is becoming trusted in Denver's offense, especially for receiving and red zone work.
- Dobbins is still "the guy," but his history of injuries provides additional potential for Harvey to become the main back.
Quote:
"It's not a buy low, it's a, it's a buy now while you can... get in now because the value is still very reasonable." — Tara Roberts (06:09)
- Comparison made to other backfields where secondary backs usurp high-value touches (e.g., Kareem Hunt/Isaiah Pacheco).
- Ryan adds: "I don't think there's a backup running back in the NFL that has a more likely path to an injury related elevation to the starting position." (08:36)
- Target Harvey over shakier backs ranked after Jalen Warren.
3. Sell High: DJ Moore
- Reasoning: Fluky week, opportunity to sell on name and recent production in an inconsistent offense.
- DJ Moore finally posted a strong all-around performance, which offers a window to capitalize on his name recognition.
- Most of the season, he's failed to exceed 12 fantasy points; this week, benefited from creative usage by OC Ben Johnson.
- No sign this will become the norm with Caleb Williams’ inconsistency and other mouths to feed.
- Moore's playoff schedule is uninspiring: Cleveland, Green Bay, San Francisco.
- Tara recommends: It’s fine to wait a week for a deal if matchups are good, but overall, "now is the perfect opportunity to get out while you can." (16:11)
- Ryan supports the sell, emphasizing not to hold out for a "blockbuster"—accept fair market value now.
Quote: "Do not take this as the sign that everything is turning around and he's going to be fantastic rest of season." — Tara Roberts (15:46)
4. Sell: Sam LaPorta (Tight End)
- Reasoning: Premium value at a boom-bust position; optimal time to improve elsewhere if you’re roster-rich.
- Multiple tight ends are now startable; managers are often desperate due to injuries and underperformance at RB/WR.
- Sam LaPorta, an exciting and highly productive name, can fetch significant value.
- Laporta is a boom-bust player, second only to Amon-Ra St. Brown in Detroit for reliability.
- Opportunity to trade him is greatest with teams who lost TE options (especially after injuries, e.g., Tucker Kraft).
Quote:
"If you have multiple tight ends, you want to sell the one with the highest value. And, I mean, at this point... there's not really a shinier name out there than Sam Laporta." — Tara Roberts (19:27)
5. Drop: Alvin Kamara
- Reasoning: Usage and upside have evaporated in New Orleans; no competition excuse, not startable in current environment.
- Kamara has just one touchdown all season (in Week 1) and only one game over 16 fantasy points.
- Even absent Kendre Miller, Kamara’s performance has cratered. Game script (positive or negative) hasn’t mattered; the offense simply isn’t working for him.
- Only justifiable to keep in ultra-deep leagues. Otherwise, he’s a “strong cut candidate”—holding him blocks more useful waiver pickups.
- Dropping him might also “landmine” your league-mates.
- Quote from Ryan: "It is the first time he can ever remember recommending somebody drop the clear starting running back for any team." (23:49)
Quote:
"If this is not a desperation situation where you have to hold on to him, it might be time to drop [Kamara] into waivers." — Tara Roberts (23:47)
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
On Managing Perceptions:
- Ryan: "I think in general, it's pretty smart practice to buy a receiver coming off his worst game of the year." (04:27)
On Kamara’s Downfall:
- Tara: "We don't want to pin this on age, but it is tough to ignore how bad that he looks." (21:09)
- Ryan: "At a certain point, you have to recognize what's in front of you. And I just don't understand how you paint the picture of this getting better." (25:14)
Key Timestamps
| Timestamp | Segment | Speaker | Topic/Insight | |-----------|------------------------------------------|-----------------|---------------------------------------------------| | 00:40 | Start of main content | Ryan | Welcomes audience and sets up Week 10 strategy | | 02:11 | Move #1: Buy DK Metcalf | Tara | Buy-low case for Metcalf, deep schedule analysis | | 04:27 | Metcalf performance context | Ryan/Tara | Targeting reliable WRs coming off down games | | 06:09 | Move #2: Buy RJ Harvey | Tara | Buy-now case, value in Denver's RB committee | | 08:36 | Harvey’s contingent upside | Ryan | Dobbins injury risk, RB depth chart observation | | 13:36 | Move #3: Sell DJ Moore | Tara | Sell-high after rare spike week | | 16:11 | DJ Moore’s outlook | Tara/Ryan | Accept fair trade value, playoff schedule context | | 17:45 | Move #4: Sell Sam LaPorta | Tara | Capitalize on tight end scarcity & injuries | | 19:27 | Value of trading LaPorta | Tara | Target managers desperate for TE help | | 20:54 | Move #5: Drop Alvin Kamara | Tara | Case for dropping Kamara, even as “the guy” | | 23:49 | Historic nature of dropping Kamara | Ryan | Fantasy “landmine” and end of an era | | 25:14 | Summary & closing sentiments | Ryan | Emotional closure for Kamara managers |
Summary Table: Moves to Make Before Week 10
| Move | Player | Reasoning | Action | |------------------|---------------|--------------------------------------------|-----------------------------| | Buy Low | DK Metcalf | Schedule, usage, misperception | Acquire via trade | | Buy Now | RJ Harvey | Emerging RB, strong PPR role, fair value | Acquire now (before price jumps) | | Sell High | DJ Moore | Fluky spike week, inconsistent offense | Trade for value | | Sell | Sam LaPorta | Hot TE market, maximize value | Trade if you have TE depth | | Drop/Strong Cut | Alvin Kamara | Low production, usage, no upside | Drop/cut for active players |
Conclusion
Ryan and Tara deliver actionable advice for fantasy players at the crossroads of the season, emphasizing analytical thinking and proactive moves. Whether by trading for under-the-radar weekly starters or moving on from burned-out names, these five moves prep managers to win down the stretch. The tone is pragmatic but compassionate—especially when it’s time to say goodbye to a former fantasy hero like Alvin Kamara.
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