The Fantasy Gridiron analysts unveil their most daring predictions for Week 10. Discover insights from Scott Pianowski, Matt Harmon, Ray Garvin, Justin Boone, and Joel Smyth.
Jaxson Dart concludes as the QB1 overall in Week 10
Since stepping into the role of the Giants’ starting quarterback, Dart has showcased remarkable fantasy prowess, consistently achieving weekly rankings of QB11, QB16, QB3, QB3, QB13, and most recently, QB7. Although he’s been on the cusp of the top spot, this particular game will mark his triumph. The Bears’ defense is the sixth-most generous to quarterbacks in terms of fantasy points and has struggled significantly against mobile quarterbacks, surrendering 53 yards to Tyler Huntley and 52 yards to Jayden Daniels in the past month alone. Dart, on the other hand, has been a force to be reckoned with on the ground, amassing at least 55 rushing yards or a rushing touchdown in each of his last six appearances. Having thrived against more challenging opponents, Dart is poised to dominate against his most favorable matchup yet. — Justin Boone
Emeka Egbuka reclaims the spotlight, finishing the week as WR1 overall
There appears to be a slight decrease in enthusiasm surrounding the Buccaneers’ talented rookie receiver after a couple of slower weeks leading up to the team’s bye week. Egbuka’s individual performance hasn’t diminished; rather, he and Baker Mayfield experienced some near misses against Detroit, and the team didn’t require excessive effort to defeat the Saints in Week 8. Egbuka was also contending with a hamstring injury that was initially projected to sideline him for multiple weeks. Now, presumably fully recovered following a week of rest, and with Chris Godwin Jr. still unavailable to share targets, Egbuka is set to return to his previous dominant form. The Patriots’ defense is marginally more vulnerable to the pass due to their strength against the run. Egbuka is expected to receive at least eight targets in this contest against the Patriots’ cornerbacks and will find his way into the end zone at least once. — Matt Harmon
Sam LaPorta will surpass all tight ends in scoring this week
LaPorta is performing exceptionally well, having scored three touchdowns in the past four games and coming off a strong performance of 6 receptions for 97 yards and a touchdown against the Vikings. He now faces a Washington defense that has been consistently exploited by tight ends recently. Two Seattle tight ends scored last week, Travis Kelce had a standout game with 6 receptions for 99 yards and a touchdown in Week 8, and Jake Ferguson recorded seven receptions and two touchdowns in Week 7. Detroit has an implied team total of 29.5 points for this game, indicating that the Lions’ offense, in general, is a promising target. Expect LaPorta to be a key contributor on game day. — Scott Pianowski
Kyle Pitts achieves a top-5 TE ranking in Week 10
The Colts have solidified their run defense, ranking among the top three in recent weeks, which means Atlanta will need to rely on their passing game to secure a victory. While Bijan Robinson is still capable of making impactful plays, the more direct route lies in exploiting Indy’s coverage. With Sauce Gardner now on the scene, Drake London is likely to receive increased attention, which will redirect targets toward the middle of the field, where Kyle Pitts Sr. can capitalize against safeties and linebackers. His usage suggests a potential breakout. Over the last four games, Pitts has ranked second among tight ends in routes run and second in targets received, and this level of involvement typically translates into significant production. The favorable matchup also contributes to his potential. In the past month, the Colts have allowed an average of 110.3 receiving yards per game to tight ends, which is among the highest in the league and aligns with the kind of favorable situations that are ideal to target. Expect to see red-zone opportunities shift back in Pitts’ favor, leading to substantial gains off play-action and, ultimately, the touchdown that aligns with his high volume of targets. — Ray Garvin
Jaylin Lane achieves a top-24 finish against the Lions
Jaylin Lane secured a season-high 25% of the target share in Week 9 and will be on the field this Sunday without Terry McLaurin or Luke McCaffrey. The limited options available should elevate the Commanders’ rookie, even with the return to Marcus Mariota at quarterback. Offensive Coordinator Kliff Kingsbury has implemented play-action on 30.2% of Mariota’s dropbacks. The Detroit secondary has allowed the fourth-highest passing success rate on these plays. Additionally, they’ve surrendered the fourth-most yards after the catch per reception to slot receivers over their last six games. In the five games without McLaurin, Lane has led the Commanders in air yards and trails only Deebo Samuel Sr. in yards per route run. With Samuel and Zach Ertz occupying the short passing areas, intermediate throws to their speedy interior receiver should result in a WR2 finish for the rookie. — Chris Allen
Michael Pittman Jr. has a single-digit performance after 3 consecutive 15+ point weeks
Michael Pittman Jr. has demonstrated remarkable consistency throughout the first half of 2025. As Daniel Jones’ primary short-range and red-zone target, Pittman has amassed 14 or more points in five of nine games this season and 10 or more points in seven of nine games. The Falcons’ pass defense presents a formidable challenge overall, particularly for Pittman. Despite a couple of subpar performances, Atlanta is conceding an average of 158 passing yards per game, the fewest in the NFL. A.J. Terrell is anticipated to line up against the Colts’ WR1 for nearly 50% of the time, complementing the Falcons’ league-leading 53% Cover 3 rate, which favors Alec Pierce significantly more (over 2x better per route) than Pittman, who has experienced a 57% decrease in fantasy points per route against the Falcons’ base defense. While it may be difficult to bench Pittman, don’t be surprised if he underperforms (for once). — Joel Smyth
