Matchups · Week 10
The matchups that change a start / sit call
Players on the edge of your lineup whose opponent should change the start / sit decision this week, plus starters facing one of the five easiest or toughest defenses.
Running backs
Start Rhamondre Stevenson RB · NE · Role wins: keep him in — The Detroit defense has been stingy with running backs, with the 2nd-fewest points allowed. Touchdowns account for about 26% of the recent points for Rhamondre Stevenson. Give him the start this week. The recent line is 22, 12 and 15 points. Our projection11 carries · 50 rushing yards · 2 receptions · 23 receiving yards · 0.5 touchdowns13 PPR pointsLast week: scored 14.813.311.8, projected 14.813.111.7.
Start Audric Estimé RB · NO · Matchup lifts him — Audric Estimé has a path to a bigger role, but CJ Donaldson has to miss the game first. The Carolina defense has been easy on running backs, with the 2nd-most points allowed. Estimé missed Weeks 7–8 but has been back on the field since Week 9. He's a start this week if CJ Donaldson is out, so check before kickoff. If CJ Donaldson is active, this pick is gone and Estimé goes back to the bench. He's also a waiver wire pickup because CJ Donaldson hasn't been cleared. Our projection13 carries · 57 rushing yards · 1 reception · 7 receiving yards · 0.5 touchdowns10 PPR pointsLast week: scored 14.714.213.7, projected 6.15.85.5.
Flex Alvin Kamara RB · NO · Matchup helps, still a flex — Alvin Kamara: Carolina ranks among the easiest matchups for running backs, with the 2nd-most points allowed. 2 games isn't enough to judge him yet. A flex play in most leagues this week. He put up 15, 13 and 8 points in his last three games. Our projection8 carries · 33 rushing yards · 3 receptions · 18 receiving yards · 0.3 touchdowns10 PPR pointsLast week: scored 7.96.44.9, projected 9.87.46.1.
Start Tony Pollard RB · TEN · Role wins: keep him in — Tony Pollard is getting more of the work. Jacksonville gives running backs little room: the 3rd-fewest points allowed this season. Touchdowns supplied about 41% of the recent production from Pollard. He's a clear start this week. Our projection16 carries · 71 rushing yards · 2 receptions · 14 receiving yards · 0.6 touchdowns14 PPR points
Toughest matchups: Rhamondre Stevenson (vs DET, 2nd-fewest allowed) and Tony Pollard (vs JAX, 3rd-fewest allowed).