FANTASY PREVIEW for NFL Week 10: EXPLOIT THE MATCHUP

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• FANTASY PREVIEW for NFL Week 10: EXPLOIT THE MATCHUP

The Week 10 Fantasy Preview was curated by senior staff writer Steven Pintado using statistics from the Fantasy Points Data Suite. If you want access to these stats (and dozens of other proprietary figures) sign up here and use promo code NERDS to save 25% on a Data Suite or All-In subscription. Without further ado, let’s dig in to the fantasy matchups!

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New York Giants (2-7) vs Carolina Panthers (2-7)

Game Summary | Week 10 Fantasy Preview

• Sunday Football: 9:00 AM
  • Allianz Arena
  • Field Type: Turf
• Weather: Foggy
• Carolina Panthers are favored (-6) with an Over/Under of 40.5
• Stream on NFL Network

Quarterbacks

• The Panthers have allowed a multiple-touchdown game to a quarterback in 4 of the last 6 games.

Running Backs

• The Giants have allowed a running back over 50 yards in the last 4 games.
• The Panthers have allowed a 70 yard rusher in 5 of the last 6 games.

Pass Catchers

• There have been 6 opposing receivers to have 60 or more yards against the Giants in the last 4 games.
  • The Giants have not allowed a TE over 30 yards this year. 
• The Panthers have allowed opposing WR1s to produce 13 or more fantasy points in PPR in all but 1 game.
  • Carolina has allowed an opposing TE over 40 yards in 5 straight games.

Denver Broncos (5-4) vs Kansas City Chiefs (8-0)

Game Summary | Week 10 Fantasy Preview

• Sunday Football: 1:00 PM
  • Geha Field @ Arrowhead Stadium
  • Field Type: Grass
• Weather: Sunny
• Kansas City Chiefs are favored (-7.5) with an Over/Under of 41.5
• Stream on CBS

Quarterbacks

• The Broncos have allowed a passer to produce 240 yards and 2 touchdowns in back-to-back games.
• The Chiefs have kept opposing quarterbacks under 210 passing yards in 5 straight games.

Running Backs

• The Broncos have allowed a touchdown to a running back in 4 of the last 5 games.
• The Chiefs have kept every running back under 60 rushing yards this year.

Pass Catchers

• The Broncos have allowed WRs1 to produce 50 yards and a touchdown in 3 straight games.
  • Denver has kept opposing TEs under 40 yards in 4 consecutive games.
• The Chiefs have allowed just 1 receiver over 70 yards this year.
  • Only 2 TEs have not gone over 50 yards against the Chiefs this year.

Pittsburgh Steelers (6-2) vs Washington Commanders (7-2)

Game Summary | Week 10 Fantasy Preview

• Sunday Football: 1:00 PM
  • Northwest Stadium
  • Field Type: Grass
• Weather: Potential rain
• Washington Commanders are favored (-2.5) with an Over/Under of 44.5
• Stream on CBS

Quarterbacks

• The Steelers have caused an interception in 4 straight games.
• The Commanders have allowed 5 passing touchdowns in the last 6 games.
  • The Commanders have allowed a quarterback over 40 rushing yards in 3 of the previous 4 games. 

Running Backs

• The Steelers have allowed a rushing touchdown in 4 of the last 5 games.
• The Commanders have allowed a running back to have 50 or more rushing yards in 4 straight games.

Pass Catchers

• The Commanders have not allowed a receiver to score in 5 straight weeks.
  • Only 2 receivers have gone over 60 yards in the Commander’s last 6 games.
  • Washington has allowed a TE over 50 yards in 3 of the last 4 games.

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BUF/IND NE/CHI TEN/LAC PHI/DAL NYJ/ARI DET/HOU MIA/LAC

Minnesota Vikings (6-2) vs Jacksonville Jaguars (2-7)

Game Summary | Week 10 Fantasy Preview

• Sunday Football: 1:00 PM
  • EverBank Stadium
  • Field Type: Grass
• Weather: Cloudy
• Minnesota Vikings are favored (6.5) with an Over/Under of 43.5
• Stream on FOX

Quarterbacks

• The Vikings have allowed at least 240 passing yards and 2 TDs in 4 of the last 5 games.
• The Jaguars have allowed at least 225 passing yards and 2 TDs in 6 of the previous 7 games.

Running Backs

• The Vikings have allowed 3 plus receptions to a starting running back in 3 straight games.
• The Jaguars have allowed a 90-yard rusher with a touchdown in 3 of the last 4 games.

Pass Catchers

• The Vikings have allowed a multiple touchdown game to a receiver in 4 of the last 5 games.
  • The Vikings have kept an opposing TE under 30 yards in 3 straight games.
• The Jaguars have allowed a TE over 70 yards in 3 of the last 4 games.

Atlanta Falcons (6-3) vs New Orleans Saints (2-7)

Game Summary | Week 10 Fantasy Preview

• Sunday Football: 1:00 PM
  • Caesars Superdome
  • Field Type: Turf
• Weather: Indoors
• Atlanta Falcons are favored (-3.5) with an Over/Under of 46.5
• Stream on FOX

Quarterbacks

• The Falcons have allowed 2 passing touchdowns in 5 straight games.

Running Backs

• The Falcons have allowed at least a 69-yard rusher in 7 of 8 games this year. 
• The Saints have allowed a running back to have 50 or more yards in 7 straight games.

Pass Catchers

• The Falcons have allowed a TE to gain 40 or more yards in 5 straight games.
• Opposing slot receivers have a touchdown in 3 of the Saints’ last 4 games.
  • The Saints have allowed a TE to gain 40 or more yards in 54 of the previous 5 games.

San Francisco 49ers (4-4) vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers (4-5)

Game Summary | Week 10 Fantasy Preview

• Sunday Football: 1:00 PM
  • Raymond James Stadium
  • Field Type: Grass
• Weather: Partly Cloudy
• San Francisco 49ers are favored (-6.5) with an Over/Under of 50.5
• Stream on FOX

Quarterbacks

• The 49ers have multiple interception games in the last 3 games.
• The Buccaneers have allowed at least 275 passing yards and 3 touchdowns in 4 of the previous 5 games.

Running Backs

• The 49ers have allowed a touchdown in 3 straight games.
• Tampa Bay has allowed at least a 60-yard rusher in 6 of 8 games. 

Pass Catchers

• The 49ers have allowed at least a 60-yard TE in 2 of the last 3 games.
• The Buccaneers have allowed a receiver at least 80 yards and a touchdown in 3 straight games.
  • Tampa Bay has allowed at least a 90-yard tight end in back-to-back games.

Buffalo Bills (7-2) vs Indianapolis Colts (4-5)

Game Summary | Week 10 Fantasy Preview

• Sunday Football: 1:00 PM
  • Lucas Oil Stadium
  • Field Type: Turf
• Weather: Indoors
• Buffalo Bills are favored (-4) with an Over/Under of 46.5
• Stream on CBS

Quarterbacks

• The Colts have allowed 280 passing yards in 5 of the last 7 games.

Running Backs

• The Bills have allowed at least a 60-yard rusher in 3 of the last 4 games. 
• The Colts have allowed at least a 60-yard rusher in 5 straight games.

Pass Catchers

• The Bills have allowed at least 50 yards to a slot receiver in 5 straight games.
• The Colts have allowed an opposing TE to have 50 or more yards in 3 consecutive games.

New England Patriots (2-7) vs Chicago Bears (4-4)

Game Summary | Week 10 Fantasy Preview

• Sunday Football: 1:00 PM
  • Solider Field
  • Field Type: Grass
• Weather: Sunny
• Chicago Bears are favored (-6) with an Over/Under of 38.5
• Stream on FOX

Quarterbacks

• The Patriots have allowed at least 2 passing touchdowns in 3 of the last 4 games.
• The Bears have allowed 3 passing touchdowns total in the last 6 games. 

Running Backs

• The Patriots have allowed at least an 80-yard rusher in 6 straight games.
  • New England has allowed a rushing touchdown in 8 of 9 games. 
• The Bears have allowed a 90-yard rusher in 4 of the last 6 games. 

Pass Catchers

• Opposing WR1s have 70 or more yards in 4 straight games against the Patriots.
• The Bears have allowed a 70-yard TE in 2 of the last 3 games.

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BUF/IND NE/CHI TEN/LAC PHI/DAL NYJ/ARI DET/HOU MIA/LAC

Tennessee Titans (2-6) vs Los Angeles Chargers (5-3)

Game Summary | Week 10 Fantasy Preview

• Sunday Football: 4:05 PM
  • SoFi Stadium
  • Field Type: Turf
• Weather: Indoors
• Los Angeles Chargers are favored (-7.5) with an Over/Under of 38.5
• Stream on FOX

Quarterbacks

• The Titans have allowed 2 passing touchdowns in 3 of the last 4 games. 
• The Chargers have allowed just 1 quarterback to throw over 1 passing touchdown. 

Running Back

• The Titans have allowed a rushing touchdown in 3 straight games.
• The Chargers have allowed 1 rushing touchdown this year. 

Pass Catchers

• The Titans have allowed a tight end over 50 or more yards in the last 3 games.
• It’s been 6 straight games that the Chargers have allowed a WR to have at least 50 yards.
  • The Chargers have not allowed a TD to a tight end.

Philadelphia Eagles (6-2) vs Dallas Cowboys (3-5)

Game Summary | Week 10 Fantasy Preview

• Sunday Football: 4:25 PM
  • AT&T Stadium
  • Field Type: Turf
• Weather: Indoors
• Philadelphia Eagles are favored (-7) with an Over/Under of 43.5
• Stream on CBS

Quarterbacks

• The Eagles have allowed 1 passing touchdown in the last 4 games. 
• The Cowboys have allowed 2 touchdowns to a quarterback in 4 straight games.

Running Backs

• The Eagles have held all opposing running backs under 50 rushing yards.
• The Cowboys have allowed an 80-yard rusher and a touchdown in 3 straight games.

Pass Catchers

• The Eagles have not allowed a receiver over 55 yards in the last 4 games.
  • Philadelphia has allowed a tight end over 40 yards in 3 of the last 4 games.
• The Cowboys have allowed a touchdown to a TE in 3 of the last 4 games.

New York Jets (3-6) vs Arizona Cardinals (5-4)

Game Summary | Week 10 Fantasy Preview

• Sunday Football: 4:25 PM
  • State Farm Stadium
  • Field Type: Grass
• Weather: Indoors
• Arizona Cardinals are favored (-1.5) with an Over/Under of 45.5
• Stream on CBS

Quarterbacks

• The Jets have allowed only 1 quarterback over 215 passing yards in the last 7 games.
  • The Jets have allowed over 40 rushing yards to a quarterback in back-to-back games. 
• The Cardinals have allowed a quarterback over 215 passing yards in 6 straight games.

Running Backs

• The Jets have given up over 95 rushing yards in 3 of the last 4 games.
• The Cardinals have allowed 8 receptions to backfields in back-to-back games.

Pass Catchers

• The Jets have allowed a 100-yard receiver in 2 of the last 3 games.
  • The Jets have allowed a TE over 40 yards in 3 of the previous 4 games.

Detroit Lions (7-1) vs Houston Texans (6-3)

Game Summary | Week 10 Fantasy Preview

• Sunday Football: 8:20 PM
  • NRG Stadium
  • Field Type: Turf
• Weather: Indoors
• Detriot Lions are favored (-3.5) with an Over/Under of 48.5
• Stream on NBC/Peacock

Quarterbacks

• The Lions have not allowed a quarterback to throw for 2 passing touchdowns this year.
  • The Lions have an interception in every game. 
• The Texans have allowed a 3 touchdown game in 3 of the last 4 games.

Running Backs

• The Lions have allowed a 90-yard rusher in 3 straight games. 
• The Texans have allowed a 70-yard rusher in  6 of the last 7 games.

Pass Catchers

• WR1s have 80 or more yards in 5 straight games against the Lions.
  • Since Week 1, the Lions have kept opposing TEs under 40 yards.
• The Texans have allowed a receiver to score a touchdown in seven straight games.
  • Only 1 tight end has gone over 40 yards against the Texans. 

Miami Dolphins (2-6) vs Los Angeles Rams (4-4)

Game Summary | Week 10 Fantasy Preview

• Monday Football: 8:15 PM
  • SoFi Stadium
  • Field Type: Turf
• Weather: Indoors
• Los Angeles Rams are favored (-1) with an Over/Under of 50.5
• Stream on ESPN

Quarterbacks

• The Dolphins and the Rams have allowed 5 passing touchdowns over the last 2 games.

Running Backs

• The Dolphins have allowed a rushing touchdown in all but one game.
• The Rams have allowed a 70-yard rusher in 7 of 8 games this year.

Pass Catchers

• The Rams have allowed opposing WR1s to get over 100 yards in back-to-back games.
  • The Rams have allowed an 80-yard TE in 2 of 4 games. 

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BUF/IND NE/CHI TEN/LAC PHI/DAL NYJ/ARI DET/HOU MIA/LAC

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