FantasyPros - Fantasy Football Podcast
Episode: The Biggest Fantasy Football Questions For Each Team in Week 10 (Ep. 1829)
Date: November 8, 2025
Host: Ryan Wormley
Co-Hosts: Derrick Brown ("Dbro"), Pat Fitzmaurice ("Fitz")
Episode Overview
The FantasyPros crew tackles the crucial fantasy football questions for each NFL team in Week 10, with expert analysis from Derrick Brown and Pat Fitzmaurice. With several contending teams on bye, the landscape is tricky, making savvy start/sit and roster decisions vitally important in the home stretch to the playoffs.
The hosts break down key injuries, depth chart shakeups, must-start and fringe options, and major rest-of-season trends. Special attention is given to team changes, potential breakouts, and how to navigate tricky skill positions across a slate of games with heavy fantasy implications.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. Falcons vs. Colts (Germany Game)
Main Question: Who bounces back: Jonathan Taylor or Bijan Robinson?
[02:19] Fitz:
- Favors Jonathan Taylor for a bounce-back:
- Colts favored by 6.5 points, likely positive game script
- Falcons' run defense is soft: 100.5 rush yards/game to RBs
- Taylor’s volume is higher (17.4 carries/game vs. Bijan's 14.8)
- "Taylor gets greater rushing volume than Bijan..."
[03:08] Dbro:
- Also leans Taylor, citing advanced run defense stats
- Falcons: 7th lowest stuff rate, 11th highest yards after contact allowed
- Colts: 8th highest stuff rate, 9th lowest yards after contact allowed
- "This is easily J.T."
Alec Pierce as a Sneaky Start
[04:02] Dbro:
- Loves Pierce vs. single-high coverage:
- 27% target share, 3.69 YPRR, 32% first-read share against single-high
- “Those are Ja’Marr Chase level numbers…”
[04:46] Fitz:
- Pierce’s floor rising: over 70 yards/game on the year, 90+ in last 3 games
[05:09] Dbro + Consensus Discussion: - Both rank him ~WR27-28, significantly higher than consensus (WR32-34)
- Comparison to DK Metcalf for this particular week
Memorable Quote:
“Alec Pierce feeding families versus single high coverage—and he's going to do it again this week.” – Dbro [04:02]
2. Saints at Panthers – The Tedro "Tet" McMillan Dilemma
[08:58] Dbro:
- No longer must-start: WR27 in his ranks, WR35 in points/game
- Panthers' ultra run-heavy offense strangling WR value
“This Carolina Panthers offense is just strangling the life out of him.” [08:58]
- No other playable WRs; Panthers 2nd in rush rate since Week 6
[10:28] Fitz: - “It depends on league context.”
- Still must-start in deep leagues but benchable in 10/12-team 2WR
- Panthers coach "trying to hide his quarterback"
“Bryce Young is averaging 5.7 yards per pass attempt...just a terrible number.”
- Tet's efficiency is great but situation is poor
- WR22 for this week due to byes/good matchup
[12:19] Dbro:
- Buy low in Dynasty, but probably can’t sell for much in redraft
3. Giants at Bears – Caleb Williams’ Boom/Bust Trend
[15:43] Dbro:
- Caleb Williams is all-or-nothing (4 top-10 weeks, 4 outside top-20)
- Predicts a top-10 performance vs. NYG:
- Giants allow 12th most pass yards, 6th highest passer rating since Week 5
[16:44] Fitz:
- Giants allow 12th most pass yards, 6th highest passer rating since Week 5
- Slight lean “good Caleb” but sees both arguments
- Giants give up 7th most fantasy points to QBs + 5th most rushing yards
- Bears’ hot run game and potential windy conditions temper enthusiasm
[18:57] Loveland TE Breakout?
- “Not totally inside circle of trust but inching closer” – Fitz [18:57]
- Dbro thinks too high (TE10) if Kmet returns: role/target split likely
4. Jaguars at Texans – Parker Washington & Jacoby Myers’ Value
[25:59] Fitz:
- Not excited about any JAX WRs vs. HOU’s tough pass D
- Ranks Parker Washington WR41 (“even that feels too high”)
- Would start Woody Marks over any Jags WR
[27:00] Dbro: - Concurs; Houston defense is shutting down both perimeter and slot WRs
- “You’re really just playing volume for him as a flex play. That’s it.”
Myers Rest of Season Value
- “You’re really just playing volume for him as a flex play. That’s it.”
- Both have Myers as a fringe WR4-5 (WR49-50)
- “He’s a bench player.” – Fitz [29:05]
5. Bills at Dolphins – James Cook, Keon Coleman, Shakir Value
[29:35] Fitz:
- Slightly bearish on James Cook (RB6 vs consensus RB4), injury concerns and lack of targets
[31:09] Dbro: - “Why is Keon Coleman even on fantasy rosters?”
- Outside WR top 50, zero ceiling after Week 1
[32:19] Shakir:
- Outside WR top 50, zero ceiling after Week 1
- Just a stable WR3 if you need him, “living off touchdowns”—needs to score
[33:46] Fitz: - “No pass catcher you want (outside Kincaid, barely) in the Buffalo offense.”
[34:46] Dbro: - No verticality in the offense, “Horizontal Raid in Buffalo”
MVP Odds Tangent - Hosts speculate Stafford, May, Darnold as dark horses [35:15-36:55]
6. Ravens at Vikings – J.J. McCarthy’s Test, Lamar vs Blitz
[38:11] Dbro:
- McCarthy’s improvement as a storyline; needs to reduce sacks and turnovers
[40:01] Fitz: - More interested in MIN’s defense vs. Lamar; return of Andrew Van Ginkel key
- “He is the linchpin of the Brian Flores defense.”
- Also wants to know if Vikings are tough fantasy matchup rest of season
[41:26] Wormley: - Suggests it could be a Derrick Henry breakout week, if attention is on stopping Lamar
[42:25] Dbro: - Lamar’s health key: was tentative post-hamstring, could limit rushing and thus Henry’s ceiling
[44:07] Consensus on Spread: - Both would lean against taking Ravens -4; prefer betting the under (49)
7. Browns at Jets – Judkins and Breece Hall
[45:34] Dbro:
- Quinton Judkins is a strong RB1 play (“RB12, maybe even RB7/8”) amid Jets fire sale
[46:35] Fitz: - Slightly less optimistic: no passing game usage and only 3 YPC recently
- Both like Breece Hall’s sneaky upside vs. a declining Browns run D
8. Patriots at Buccaneers – Deep WR Streamers
[47:57] Fitz:
- Tez Johnson solid (late WR2/flex), with sturdy floor
- Demario Douglas' role/volume is too low to trust despite past production
- “17 or fewer snaps...that’s just not enough.”
[49:28] Dbro:
- “17 or fewer snaps...that’s just not enough.”
- Tez is safer—better matchup/usage metrics
- “For anyone believing in Pop Douglas, Mack Hollins says hold your beer.”
- Likes MacLeod as a potential sneaky scorer [50:38]
9. Cardinals at Seahawks – Marvin Harrison Jr. Post-Kyler
[51:01] Dbro:
- WR29 this week (WR28 ROS); Brissett is an upgrade on a declining Murray
- Seattle matchup tough vs perimeter WRs
[52:01] Fitz: - Slightly higher this week (WR20), lower rest of season (WR26); largely a reflex of bye scarcity
- Both favor Marv over McMillan in close calls
10. Rams at 49ers – Stafford Start Confidence
[53:56] Dbro:
- Starting Stafford over Caleb Williams, who is still volatile
- Debates: Goff/Stafford close, Jones/Stafford back-to-back
[55:17] Fitz: - Stafford is QB8; ranks over Mayfield, and would now put him over Bo Nix
11. Lions at Commanders – Any Washington Players Viable?
[56:39] Fitz:
- "Chris Moore...if McLaurin is out," but in practice, wants nobody
- “They’re going to be a bug on the Lions windshield.”
[57:23] Dbro:
- “They’re going to be a bug on the Lions windshield.”
- Debo the only passable play if you want to bet on garbage time
- Ertz could surprise at TE (via TD), but overall ugly
12. Steelers at Chargers (SNF) – Are you fading Chargers?
[58:53] Dbro:
- Main concern: Keenan Allen’s route share dropped (splitting with Trey Harris), capping floor + ceiling
- Otherwise, not fading the main guys, but prefer caution on Allen
[59:55] Fitz: - Slightly down on Herbert and McConkey due to O-line injuries
- With Joe Alt out, expect more 12 personnel, possibly reducing Allen’s snaps
[61:09] Quentin Johnston:
- With Joe Alt out, expect more 12 personnel, possibly reducing Allen’s snaps
- Dbro: High on QJ (WR23!) if healthy due to matchup
Prop Sheet Picks (SNF): - Dbro: Kenny Gainwell o15.5 rush yards (“4-star” confidence)
- Fitz: Kamani Vidal u53.5 rushing yards
13. Eagles at Packers (MNF) – The Tucker Kraft Injury and Packers Pass Catchers
[66:10] Fitz:
- Musgrave not a smash play due to matchup, but “cautiously optimistic” for increased viability
- Dubs is a must-start; Watson is “flex-worthy at minimum”
[67:13] Dbro: - Thinks Dubs is the biggest beneficiary; quietly a top-26 WR rest of season
Jordan Love Slight Downgrade - Dbro: No downgrade; scheme supports
- Fitz: Slight downgrade due to likely reduction in passing volume (ranks QB15 for Week 10)
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
On Alec Pierce vs. Single High:
“Feeding families versus single high coverage—and he's going to do it again this week…” – Dbro [04:02]
On Tedro McMillan’s Situation:
“This Carolina Panthers offense is just strangling the life out of him.” – Dbro [08:58]
“Bryce Young is averaging 5.7 yards per pass attempt, which is just like that's a terrible number.” – Fitz [10:28]
On Keon Coleman:
“Why is Keon Coleman inside the top 50? Why is he on any roster?” – Dbro [31:09]
On Buffalo’s Passing Game:
“There is no pass catcher you want to use in this offense.” – Fitz [33:46]
“Horizontal Raid in Buffalo, baby.” – Dbro [34:46]
On Lions-Commanders:
“They're going to be a bug on the Detroit Lions windshield this Sunday.” – Fitz [56:57]
On Commanders WRs without McLaurin:
“They don’t have a guy that can beat single-high on that entire frickin roster.” – Dbro [57:23]
Key Timestamps for Important Segments
- Jonathan Taylor/Bijan Robinson bounce-back debate – [02:19 – 03:33]
- Alec Pierce deep-dive / rankings debate – [04:02 – 05:57]
- Tedro McMillan value and trade conversation – [08:58 – 13:56]
- Caleb Williams start/sit and volatility – [15:43 – 18:10]
- Colston Loveland and Bears TEs – [18:57 – 21:50]
- Jaguars WRs and Jacoby Myers rest-of-season – [25:59 – 29:25]
- Keon Coleman and Buffalo WR analysis – [31:09 – 33:46]
- Ravens-Vikings deep dive (including Lamar/Florio history and spread) – [38:11 – 44:46]
- Judkins and Jets/Browns RBs – [45:34 – 47:43]
- Tez Johnson vs Demario Douglas – [47:57 – 50:41]
- Marvin Harrison Jr. ROS value after QB change – [51:01 – 52:58]
- Start/Sit QBs (Stafford, Goff, Daniel Jones) – [53:56 – 55:55]
- Commanders skill position value without Jaden Daniels/McLaurin – [56:39 – 57:58]
- Steelers-Chargers, Keenan Allen, QJ, SNF props – [58:53 – 64:38]
- Eagles-Packers: Musgrave, Dubs, Watson after Kraft injury – [66:10 – 68:48]
Overall Takeaways
- With major teams on bye, there's more opportunity for breakout or under-the-radar options (e.g., Alec Pierce, Quinton Judkins, Tez Johnson).
- Several higher-profile players (e.g., Tedro McMillan, Keon Coleman) are now borderline starts or bench options due to volume or efficiency concerns.
- QB volatility (notably with Caleb Williams) is a week-by-week gamble—context, matchup, and weather are crucial.
- Monitor health/injuries in key offenses: the Packers, Chargers, and Jaguars all have shifting depth charts that could unlock value but introduce volatility.
- Solidified some sneaky RB/WR/TE options for desperate week 10 lineups, especially important for teams making playoff pushes.
This episode is an essential listen (or read!) for aggressive managers looking for an edge, as the hosts go well beyond surface-level analysis to offer actionable, context-driven recommendations across the fantasy landscape for Week 10.