play1:16Will Jonathan Taylor keep up his amazing fantasy season?After Jonathan Taylor’s big game vs. the Falcons, Eric Moody details why the running back is well-positioned for continued fantasy success.
play1:04Why Chris Olave could be a difference-maker in fantasyEric Moody explains why fantasy managers should be more open to starting Chris Olave as he continues to produce in fantasy.
play0:42Matt Bowen: TreVeyon Henderson is a difference-makerMatt Bowen shows TreVeyon Henderson love after a tremendous Week 10.
Early Week 10 reaction: No Stroud, no problem for Collins; what Henderson’s big day means going forward
Will Jonathan Taylor keep up his amazing fantasy season?After Jonathan Taylor’s big game vs. the Falcons, Eric Moody details why the running back is well-positioned for continued fantasy success.
After Jonathan Taylor’s big game vs. the Falcons, Eric Moody details why the running back is well-positioned for continued fantasy success.
Why Chris Olave could be a difference-maker in fantasyEric Moody explains why fantasy managers should be more open to starting Chris Olave as he continues to produce in fantasy.
Eric Moody explains why fantasy managers should be more open to starting Chris Olave as he continues to produce in fantasy.
Matt Bowen: TreVeyon Henderson is a difference-makerMatt Bowen shows TreVeyon Henderson love after a tremendous Week 10.
With Hunter out for the season, are there any Jaguars WRs to add?
‘MNF’ notebook: Who’s catching passes for Packers? Better days ahead for Eagles stars
Injuries to monitor coming out of Week 10: Dart in concussion protocol
Who got the ball on Sunday? A look at Eric Moody’s notebook
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Jacksonville WR Travis Hunter will miss the remainder of the season after undergoing surgery to repair the LCL in his right knee, the Jaguars announced Tuesday. The procedure did not involve his ACL, and the team expects him to return to full football activity within six months, putting him on track for training camp in 2026.
ESPN’s Michael DiRocco and Stephania Bell provided more information on the injury and what it means for Hunter and the Jaguars, so be sure to check that out.
Hunter had been developing into Jacksonville’s No. 1 receiver, using his playmaking and versatility to push past Brian Thomas Jr. on the depth chart.
With Hunter sidelined, the biggest beneficiary is Parker Washington (rostered in 16.9% of ESPN leagues). Since Hunter’s injury in Week 7, Washington has taken on a much larger role in the passing game, leading the Jaguars in targets over the past two weeks and posting 11 catches for 123 yards and a receiving touchdown during that span.
He has also played at least 80% of the offensive snaps in each of the past three games. Washington is firmly on the flex radar in deeper leagues and should be rostered in all 12-team formats or larger. He’s one of the better waiver adds available right now. Check out Eric Karabell’s free agent pickups to find additional receivers worth adding.
With Tucker Kraft out for the season, Luke Musgrave operated as the Packers’ top tight end, but the team rotated Musgrave, John FitzPatrick and Josh Whyle and used fewer multi-TE sets overall. Musgrave caught all three of his targets for 5.3 fantasy points. The Packers could lean more on their receivers moving forward, meaning Musgrave profiles as a low-end TE2.
Eagles running back Saquon Barkley finished with 25 touches and 13.1 fantasy points, though a 41-yard reception did inflate that total. He played only 70% of the offensive snaps and averaged 2.7 yards per carry, which is something to monitor. There’s no need to panic, however, as Barkley and the Eagles have a favorable rest-of-season schedule that he should be able to take advantage of.
DeVonta Smith had the biggest fantasy outing among Eagles wideouts, finishing with seven targets and 16.9 fantasy points, while A.J. Brown managed just three targets and 3.3 points in a grueling defensive battle that went scoreless for more than two quarters. Brown remains an excellent trade target for managers looking ahead to the fantasy playoffs, as Philadelphia has the third-easiest remaining schedule for fantasy wide receivers.
On Sunday, Eric Moody watches football like it’s his job. Because it is. Here are some of the notes he took which will inform rankings and other decisions he’ll make this week and beyond.
Will Jonathan Taylor keep up his amazing fantasy season?
Tyrone Tracy Jr. operated as the Giants’ primary running back, taking most of the early-down and passing-down work. He finished with 15 touches and 8.1 fantasy points, leading the backfield in both touches and routes run. Devin Singletary, however, continued to handle the short-yardage and goal-line snaps, keeping him in position to score touchdowns.
The Rams have shifted to a two-back committee, rotating Kyren Williams and Blake Corum by drive for the second straight week. Williams started and had slightly more volume, turning 16 touches into 22.4 fantasy points, while Corum finished with 13 rushing attempts. Williams remains the preferred fantasy option in the Rams backfield, but Corum’s role is strong enough for him to be rostered in more than 8.5% of ESPN leagues.
The Panthers have clearly shifted to Rico Dowdle as their lead back. He handled most of the early-down work and also took over the majority of third-down snaps this week, finishing with 21 touches and 15.3 fantasy points, while Chuba Hubbard finished with just four touches. Dowdle remains a must-start, though it’s still worth holding Hubbard for at least another week in case the Panthers adjusts the rotation.
Alvin Kamara played his second-highest share of offensive snaps since Week 3 against the Panthers. He also scored 14.5 fantasy points, his second-highest total of the season.
Breece Hall led the Jets backfield with 22 touches and 19.5 fantasy points thanks to a 42-yard receiving touchdown, salvaging his day in an otherwise stagnant offense. The Jets produced just 169 total yards, and Hall accounted for almost three-quarters of them.
Zach Charbonnet, Kenneth Walker III, and George Holani all saw touches against the Cardinals as the Seahawks built a huge lead. Charbonnet and Walker each had 14 rushing attempts, but it was Charbonnet who posted the better day, finishing with a higher yards-per-carry average, more rushing yards and a more productive fantasy outing thanks to a rushing touchdown.
The Commanders remained a three-back committee against the Lions, splitting early down snaps between Chris Rodriguez Jr. and Jacory Croskey-Merritt, while Jeremy McNichols continued handling most third-down work. Rodriguez was expected to see a larger role this week due to Croskey-Merritt’s waning efficiency. Both backs were splitting the workload evenly before Rodriguez left the game with a shoulder injury. Rodriguez had the bigger fantasy day thanks to a rushing touchdown.
Why Chris Olave could be a difference-maker in fantasy
Alec Pierce (18.4) finished with the second-most fantasy points for the Colts behind Jonathan Taylor (49.6). He also saw seven targets, second on the team behind Tyler Warren (10). Over his past four games, Pierce has averaged 8.7 targets and 14.9 fantasy points. His 20.1 average depth of target for the season is the highest in the league .
Tetairoa McMillan led all Panthers pass catchers in snaps, routes run and targets, but finished with just 11 fantasy points. He remains the only Carolina pass catcher managers can trust in lineups.
Parker Washington led the Jaguars in routes run and targets (7) against the Texans. He finished with just three receptions, but he did score a touchdown and added a 73-yard punt return score that boosted his fantasy output. Things are trending upward, as Washington has now seen 26 targets over his past three games. With Travis Hunter and Brian Thomas Jr. dealing with injuries, he should remain heavily involved in the Jaguars offense.
Although Mark Andrews finished with 10.4 fantasy points thanks to a receiving touchdown and has now scored 10 or more in back-to-back games, it’s still difficult to feel confident starting him. Andrews, Isaiah Likely, and Charlie Kolar are all part of the Ravens’ tight end rotation, with Andrews and Likely running the most routes. Andrews has simply been the one finding the end zone since Baltimore’s Week 7 bye, which is unlikely to be a sustainable trend going forward.
Matt Bowen: TreVeyon Henderson is a difference-maker
Matt Bowen shows TreVeyon Henderson love after a tremendous Week 10.
Injuries and inefficiencies have created an up-and-down season for Collins. Yet, with Davis Mills starting in place of C.J. Stroud, Nico Collins put forth a productive effort. The vet led the Houston Texans’ receiving corps, converting seven of 15 looks for a 7-136-0 stat line. Collins has now registered double-digit fantasy point totals in back-to-back games. He remains a surefire start at the position at Tennessee in Week 11.
Garrett Wilson entered Sunday’s action dealing with a knee issue. The problem, obviously, persisted as the New York Jets’ WR1 left the contest early. Wilson failed to corral any of his three targets before calling it quits. The Jets’ passing game is a clear disaster. Wilson’s availability remains in peril, as the team is scheduled to travel to New England on Thursday night.
Jerry Jeudy found the end zone for the first time since Week 14 of 2024. The Alabama product was blanked in Week 8, but coming out of the Cleveland Browns’ bye, the team had plans to get the ball back in his hands. Jeudy led Cleveland’s corps, managing double-digit targets and his second double-digit fantasy point total (19.8) of the season. He figures to remain on the flex radar heading into a matchup versus the Baltimore Ravens in Week 11.