We’re already in Week 10, and if you’re not sweating your flex spot, you’re not doing fantasy right. Joel Smyth, our go-to fantasy analyst, is dropping the hot takes on eight players stuck in that flex zone, whether you’re running one flex, a double, or just hunting for a third WR. He’s got the inside scoop on who to trust when it counts.
Don’t Even Think Twice: Set ‘Em and Forget ‘Em
Seriously, folks, *Blake Corum* is a top-20 fantasy RB for five straight weeks, yet the consensus still has him outside that mark. Against an Arizona defense? In this economy? The Cardinals, with Carson Beck and Reggie Virgil, are ten-point underdogs at home. Corum absolutely crushes it when the Rams dictate the game and avoid those obvious passing situations, which means he’s getting volume, even as an “RB2.” He’s an RB2 on paper, but in your fantasy lineup, treat him like your main man.
Then there’s *Ollie Gordon II* heading into a matchup with Indianapolis. The passing game for both sides might actually make you miss flip phones, but the silver lining is Gordon II should be drowning in rushing volume. Why? Indy’s got a bottom-five RB defense. Miami is somehow only a three-point road underdog even with a sixth-round QB starting who has literally zero game experience. That’s what happens when a team cleans house at the deadline. The Dolphins are gonna keep this tight and just pound the rock with their running back. You love to see it.
Flex ‘Em With Confidence
Okay, *DJ Moore* needs some love. I think people are sleeping on him hard after last week’s low output and some early season injuries. Look, everyone struggles against Minnesota. You just gotta erase those games from your memory for fantasy purposes. Second, when Moore’s been healthy, his volume has been quietly insane, ranking eighth-best on a per route basis. Yeah, he’s left two games early, but when he’s out there, one of the best QBs in the NFL, on a top-five offense, is pepper-spraying him with targets. The game script might not be his best friend this week, but Moore is absolutely capable of hitting that FLEX value early.
And get ready for *Jalen Coker*. He was too good for this article for a bit, but he’s back in style after a disappointing stretch. Coker is a volume WR, period. Sunday is gonna be a track meet: the Panthers are the fastest-paced team in the NFL, and they’re playing the Saints, who are the second-fastest. This game is projected to be close, high-scoring, and the Saints’ defense is bottom-five against wideouts. If Carolina can keep Bryce Young from getting flattened by Chase Young and his crew, Coker’s volume is gonna translate to some serious fantasy points, way better than what we’ve seen lately.
Deeper Leagues, Deeper Pockets: Jordan Addison
Alright, so Kirk Cousins is a Viking, and Justin Jefferson is saved. But what about *Jordan Addison*? In his first eight NFL games, all with Cousins, Addison was averaging a sweet 15.8 PPR PPG, and even 12.8 when Jefferson was healthy! If this were 2023, you’d be scratching your head seeing him in the double-flex section. Less so this year, since he hasn’t been fantasy relevant. But I’m telling you, he can absolutely pay off in deeper leagues this week. Cousins is back, Carson Wentz is out, and that touchdown potential alone is a massive boost to his value. Cousins’ last game in Minnesota, for what it’s worth, was against the Green Bay Packers.
Week 10 is here, and every single decision matters. Don’t leave points on your bench, because these calls could make or break your playoff push. Good luck this Sunday!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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