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FLEX Finder Week 10: Christian Watson and Darius Slayton join the repeat recommend club

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06 November 2025

(Incredulous voice) You're not going to believe it, but when the small potatoes shop hits Mark Andrews and Colston Loveland and Kyle Monangai in the same week, it feels pretty good about itself. We had a few folds: Brashard Smith looks like he'll never be a real boy and Darnell Mooney feels like he's the fourth receiver on a three-man pecking order. But otherwise, we did unbelievably well in Week 9. And in Week 10, nothing could possiblye go wrong. That's the first time anything has ever went wrong, we swear.

Once again, my rules for this weekly article:

1) I will not recommend quarterbacks — you're on your own there.

2) I will not recommend any running back who costs more than $5,000, wideout who costs more than $4,500, or tight end that costs more than $4,000 in DraftKings’ DFS Slate— I just figured this was an easy cutoff for what a FLEX really is.

3) I consider any player who garners over 50 yards or scores a victory for the column — anything more you get out of that, well, great for you. Let's set expectations low because we are combing for outliers.

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▶ Running Backs

David Montgomery, DET — $5,000

Let's start by talking about Detroit's defense: They're third in the NFL in defensive DVOA. They're a little ornery after giving up real production to J.J. McCarthy last week. And they get to take it out on Homer SimpsonMarcus Mariota. The line on this game has already jumped to Lions -8 in many spots.

Mariota's Commanders scored seven points against the Chiefs on the road two Mondays ago, and they immediately trailed 38-0. My read of the game is that it is a smash spot for Detroit's running game against Washington's middle of the pack run defense. Which means that Detroit's RB2 is going to be heavily in demand.

Blake Corum, LAR — $4,600

Speaking of overmatched teams and RB2s with a chance to pop off a little bit, the 49ers are in 4.5-point dogs at home to a Rams team that already lost to Mac Jones once. I may have recommended this one either way based on Corum seemingly splitting series with Kyren Williams last week. But the Rams also piled up 456 offensive yards on the 49ers in that overtime loss. And that was before they lost Fred Warner and (now) Mykel Williams.

I'm impressed every week by the 49ers defensive coaching staff for doing what they do without their top-level guys. But this feels like a game that has plenty of offensive upside for the Rams if the 49ers fight back and one where the Rams could also turn to crockpotting the 49ers fairly easily. I have to like Corum's role in either situation, provided he doesn't do what he did last time these teams met and fumble away a ball early to get benched.

Ray Davis, BUF — $4,600

With James Cook dealing with an ankle injury on Wednesday and not practicing, and Bills coach Sean McDermott going as far as to say Cook has been sore over the last few days, I'm going to guess that Cook either plays with a more limited workload or he doesn't play at all. Either scenario is a win for Davis, because the Bills project to win by many points against the Dolphins in a game where they will run the ball a lot.

Davis' only experience as a lead back in a game that mattered came in Week 6 last season against the Jets. He went for 20/97 on the ground and 3/55 in the air. I don't think that's a likely outcome against the Dolphins, but if Cook doesn't play, I also don't think it's entirely off the table.

Devin Singletary, NYG — $4,300

Everyone assumed that this was Tyrone Tracy's backfield, but Tracy managed just 37 total yards and three catches against the 49ers in a script where the Giants trailed most of the game. Instead, Singletary essentially split carries with the youngster, and it's noteworthy to me that he was already cutting into Tracy's time when Cam Skattebo took over anyway.

Does all that mean Singletary is good, or someone you want to plug in every week? No. Does it mean you can start him against a Bears defense that has allowed 72 points in its last two games, lost EDGE Dayo Odeyingbo to a torn Achilles, and did nothing to really change the direction of the unit at the trade deadline? Yes, yes it does.

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▶ Wide receivers

Christian Watson, GB — $4,200

One of two reruns I'm going with this week, and the one I am confused the most by. Tucker Kraft is now out for the season, Matthew Golden is dealing with a shoulder injury. The target tree in Green Bay is always convoluted, but the coach just had a dumb enough week to where he actually might have to think about some offensive tweaks. Watson and Romeo Doubs are the only two names in town to be trusted. And into this strolls someone who actually hit by my standards (2/58) last week and plays against an Eagles defense that has not solved the CB2 problem all season.

And he's cheaper than he was last week!

Darius Slayton, NYG — $4,300

Slayton has become the Troy Franklin that I'm actually allowed to see. While Franklin has been freed of the column and sent up the ivory tower of "more than $4,500," Slayton will always be here. Well, as long as he keeps dropping long passes every week.

I already told you about the Bears defense. Slayton was second to Wan'Dale Robinson in targets last week and hit per column standards with 5/62. I will keep adding him to lineups while he is this cheap.

Tez Johnson, TB — $4,500

Returning after a bye week, Chris Godwin looks no closer to playing than he was, Mike Evans remains down for a longer term, and Johnson is staring directly down the barrel of a Patriots run defense that creates pass funnels. New England has faced the fewest rushing attempts in the NFL and has allowed only 3.6 yards per carry, third-lowest in the league.

Meanwhile, Johnson has gone for 1/45/1, 4/58/1, and 5/43 in his last three games. It's hard to call this spot sneaky, even, it just seems like a fairly obvious heavy-throwing game that Johnson figures to be the second or third option in.

Jerry Jeudy, CLE — $3,900

The Browns changed playcallers over their bye week and their No. 1 receiver returns to the fold cheap as dirt against a Jets team that just traded their only good corner (Sauce Gardner) and has been vastly disappointing as a pass offense. If you can't start Jeudy in to this script, it's time to fire everybody.

Does that mean I'm excited about a guy who has caught nine balls in four games with Dillon Gabriel under center? It ... doesn't not mean that. I just don't see the point in taking Stefanski off play calls unless something changes here, and so I'm banking on them creating actual wideout targets.

Jaylin Lane, WAS — $3,600

The other side of the David Montgomery coin is that if the Commanders keep throwing the ball, someone has to catch it. Luke McCaffrey is on injured reserve. Terry McLaurin looks like he's not a real threat to return until after the bye week. Deebo Samuel is managing a heel injury and played only 67.7 percent of the snaps — a season low — against the Seahawks last week after the blowout commenced. Zach Ertz is the only player in the passing game that got through.

Lane tied his season high in catches and played the second-highest number of snaps in his career. There are going to be some cheap yards here and perhaps we can run into a lucky touchdown.

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▶ Tight ends

Juwan Johnson, NO — $3,700

I will admit that I was one of the people on staff who thought Johnson would be banished to the shadow realm after Taysom Hill and Foster Moreau returned from injury. Instead he has posted the following lines over the last four weeks: 2/15, 5/79, 5/53, 3/31/1. His playing time has decreased slightly, but he's still getting over 70 percent of the snaps in every game.

Now that the Saints have traded away Rashid Shaheed, there is a big target vacuum. I'm sure Devaughn Vele will step into some of it, but I think the safer short-term bet is that Johnson ascends the pecking order and factors into TE1 consideration. The Panthers have had a surprisingly good run defense this year and I think the matchup helps Johnson out here too.

Cade Otton, TB — $3,900

The other non-Emeka Egbuka tight end to deal with. Otton has been up-and-down this season, but is on a streak of four or more catches and 40 or more yards in each of his last four games. I have to think this will continue without Evans and Godwin. The Patriots are a pass funnel and we play into that.

May the FLEX be forever in your favor.

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Dallas Cowboys' Kneeland dies aged 24

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06 November 2025
Marshawn Kneeland
Marshawn Kneeland was the 56th overall pick in the 2024 NFL draft [Getty Images]

Dallas Cowboys defensive lineman Marshawn Kneeland has died aged 24.

Kneeland was drafted by the Cowboys in the second round in 2024 and played 18 times for the team, including four starts.

He scord his first touchdown in Tuesday's defeat to the Arizona Cardinals when he recovered a blocked punt.

"Marshawn was a beloved teammate and member of our organisation," the Dallas Cowboys said.

"Our thoughts and prayers regarding Marshawn are with his girlfriend Catalina and his family."

Kneeland was selected by Dallas with the 56th overall pick of the 2024 draft after playing college football for Western Michigan.

His agent, Jonathan Perzley, said his "heart aches" for the passing of a player who "poured his heart" into every moment.

"I watched him fight his way from a hopeful kid at Western Michigan with a dream to being a respected professional for the Dallas Cowboys," Perzley said.

The NFL said it is "deeply saddened".

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Fantasy Football: Drake London vs. Sauce Gardner and 9 other storylines that will define Week 10

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06 November 2025

Each week, fantasy football analyst Joel Smyth goes through 10 storylines that will define the week. After nine weeks of chaos, how will the trends of fantasy football define Week 10?

Marvin Harrison Jr. with Jacoby Brissett

It was the Cowboys, but Marvin Harrison Jr. being a key part of the game plan proved true in Week 9. With Jacoby Brissett under center, Harrison received a 56% first-read target share, the highest of the week. Brissett is one of many recent veteran quarterbacks to have a mini-revival this season. After struggling as a starter in recent stints, Drew Petzing’s altered offense has led to 287 passing yards per game.

One key difference with having Brissett under center is that he has literally been under center. Kyler Murray played out of shotgun 79% of the time, one of the highest rates in the NFL. In comparison, Brissett currently sits at 53% (one of the lowest). For Harrison, this is life-changing. The Cardinals' star WRs yards per route increases by 69% (!!) on plays from under center compared to shotgun. The first two games with Brissett weren’t ideal, especially with the concussion, but the offense fits him much better. Trey McBride has averaged 18.5 fantasy PPG with Brissett, but can Harrison string together dominant performances as well?​

Marvin Harrison Jr. had him beat 😳

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— NFL (@NFL) November 4, 2025

Trey McBride w/ Brissett

You’ve seen the stat: McBride has more touchdowns in three games with Brissett than he does in two years with Murray. The fantasy TE1 goes from best to better without Murray, as his volume stays unbeatable. Over the last month with Brissett, McBride’s 11.0 targets per game are behind only four players who happen to be four of the top-five fantasy WRs on the season. His catch rate (69%) is the exact same as it was with Murray, but with a much further average depth of target.

McBride’s red zone usage, again, has gone from great to incredible. His 25% target share in the red area isn’t bad at all, but 55% with Brissett is superior. With Murray on IR and out for a minimum of four games, McBride will have the fourth-best fantasy TE schedule this month with his new QB. It starts off in Seattle this weekend, where the Seahawks have been stout against outside pass catchers but bottom-10 against slot receivers and tight ends.

Trey McBride w/ Jacoby Brissett

Target Share: 32.4%
RZ Target Share: 55.0%
22.4 PPG
4 rec TD

Marv missed a little time, but it’s no downgrade that’s for sure https://t.co/h2taMTlOEb

— Joel Smyth (@fantasysmyth) November 5, 2025

The Joe Alt Affect

Most offenses are heavily affected after losing one offensive tackle; the Chargers have lost three. Joe Alt, their star LT, and Bobby Hart, the backup RT, both went down last Sunday. The difference between the offense with and without Alt in 2025 has been drastic, primarily for Justin Herbert. The passing game aggression drops off dramatically, as Herbert falls from the second-highest average depth of target to 24th when Alt is off the field. This has led to Herbert’s yards per attempt dropping out of the top five, all the way down to 24th. If that trend were to continue, the biggest change would be to WR Quentin Johnston, whose value lies the most on deep targets.

If the pocket can be kept clean, Herbert can shred opposing defenses. When he is pressured, however, his completion percentage drops from fourth to 30th, and yards per attempt from 13th to 26th in comparison to other QBs under pressure. The Steelers rank 28th versus fantasy QBs, but the TJ Watt-led defense also surprisingly has had a sub-par pressure rate on the year. With Herbert seeing a 14% decrease in fantasy points per snap without Alt, he falls closer to a borderline QB1 versus Pittsburgh compared to his top-five rank we’ve seen the last two weeks. If the Chargers find ways to protect Herbert without Alt will be a key to his success going forward.

Green Bay versus the new Eagles secondary

After being one of the most dominant secondaries to face in fantasy last season, the Eagles defense has had some weak points to exploit in 2025. That may no longer be the case after the Philadelphia bye week. Adoree Jackson was the Eagles' third corner and was being targeted the most in the NFL per route, making it easier to find advantageous matchups. This is shown best in the adjusted fantasy points allowed based on alignment, as the Eagles are eighth-best against ‘left’ WRs and 29th vs ‘right’ WRs. With Philly trading for CBs Michael Carter and Jaire Alexander, things begin to shift.

The main factor that causes this is Cooper DeJean potentially being moved to the outside. Carter played all 64 coverage snaps out of the slot as a member of the New York Jets, with DeJean primarily inside as well this season (74% of the time). The more balanced pass defense makes it more difficult for fantasy WRs to pay off expectations. The secondary, which ranked seventh-best versus fantasy WRs this season, clearly improves, setting Green Bay’s Romeo Doubs and Christian Watson up for difficult tests in Week 10.

Quinshon Judkins vs. new-look Jets

The New York Jets' rushing defense was 30th in yards after contact allowed on the season, and then they traded away Quinnen Williams. Quinshon Judkins' success has primarily been as a result of two factors: his fifth-best rate in yards after contact and good game scripts. The offense and offensive line have not been the greatest support system, but if Judkins finds himself with high volume in close games, his efficiency ultimately wins out.

Cleveland enters Week 10 as road favorites, something that hasn’t occurred too often in recent history. Judkins has scored over 40 fantasy points in the Browns' two wins this season, as nearly 100% of his production has come on the ground. Against the run specifically, the Jets adjusted defensive rank versus RBs ranks 25th. Losing Williams, who ranks second in run stop win rate this season, is not going to help the trend reverse course.

Drake London vs. Sauce Gardner

The Colts enter Week 10 as the fourth-best matchup for opposing fantasy receivers, and yet, are a bad matchup. Indianapolis has recently seen Jaylon Jones and Kenny Moore return from injury to bolster the secondary, and top it off by trading for first-team All-Pro CB Sauce Gardner. Indianapolis has consistently used its top corner to shadow opposing top WRs, but it’s unclear if Gardner will be traveling with London on less than a week's notice.

The matchup is much worse than the numbers suggest, but London, as proven just last week, can be plenty fine in tough spots. Christian Gonzalez shadowed London in Week 9, but with the combination of offensive creativity and incredible contested catches, London soared to the overall WR1 on the week. When the Falcons got inside the 10-yard line, London played the majority of snaps in the slot, where three of his four end zone targets came from. This got him away from Gonzalez and onto smaller corners to best utilize his strengths in the red zone. The trade makes an exciting matchup (sadly), but the Falcons scheme with London keeps my confidence high.

You'd do well to find a better pair of touchdown catches than Drake London's today

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Bears' backfield split?

After 31 fantasy opportunities for Kyle Monangai in Week 9, D’Andre Swift managers have begun to worry. When Swift returns, will his fantasy value have taken too much of a hit? I, for one, don’t expect a huge dropoff. First off, Swift was not a bellcow beforehand. Since the Week 5 bye, Chicago was giving 35% of the RB touches to Monangai while Swift saw 62%. That led to a strong 16 touches per game and 20 fantasy PPG for the Bears' lead back. The situation Swift finds himself in is enough, despite not dominating the touches.

It may not be 20 PPG, but I believe Swift will still lead the way with 60% of the Chicago RB touches. He has been trusted with the most valuable volume coming at the goal line and in the passing game. Monangai has been good, but Swift hasn’t been close to playing himself off the field. For example, Swift’s success rate on the ground this season is nearly the exact same as the rookie Monangai. The skill set Swift provides should keep him as a confident fantasy option in a growing offense.​

Nico Collins with Davis Mills

Nico Collins' up-and-down year hits another fork in the road. C.J. Stroud will not play on Sunday, leaving the offense to backup Davis Mills. On 30 passing attempts in Week 9, Mills targeted Collins on 28% of his routes, plenty enough even with lower efficiency possible. The combo of Jacksonville’s secondary and coverage schemes matches up well for Collins. The Jaguars are the best in the NFL at facing slot WRs, but rank 30th versus wideouts on the outside. Collins can still be a viable option lining up out wide on 83% of routes.

Nico Collins last four games vs. the Jaguars:

7-104-1
12-151-1
8-119-0
8-104-1

— Ian Hartitz (@Ihartitz) November 5, 2025

Jakobi Meyers in Jacksonville

Jakobi Meyers’ birthday wish came true as he was traded out of Las Vegas. He now gets the league’s second-toughest matchup versus the Texans in Week 10 on his birthday. If you believe in the birthday narrative, you would at least have been right before. Meyers has played on his B-Day twice in the past, averaging 22.3 fantasy PPG with a touchdown in each.​

I’d expect Meyers to slide into the slot role in Jacksonville eventually, which, in the past with Trevor Lawrence, has shown to have great value. Lawrence targets the slot 31% of the time, and leads the league in WR target percentage (69%) ever since TE Brenton Strange went down to injury. For now, Liam Coen plans to deploy Meyers on the outside as his new WR adjusts to his new team. With no Brian Thomas Jr., volume could be at a premium right away. Jacksonville brought Meyers in as a long-term addition and can provide value the rest of the season if he secures this slot role.

Liam Coen just now: Parker Washington will continue to be the primary F (slot)

Z & X WR positions a bit easier for Jakobi Meyers to learn on a short week

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— Mia O'Brien (@MiaOBrienTV) November 5, 2025

Rome Odunze vs. Giants

​Rome Odunze has made fantasy managers very sad in three of the last four weeks. After a zero in Week 9, Odunze is set up better this week for managers who don’t feel completely burnt by his latest performances. The biggest factor of the week is the Giants' man coverage rate. So far in 2025, no team has run more man coverage than New York, and no WR is more affected by coverages than Odunze. When the Bears' opponents are not in zone coverage, Odunze has seen 81% more fantasy production on a per-route basis.

Even after his low volume weeks, Odunze has been targeted on 32% of his routes versus man coverage. A key area to watch is the Bears' red zone usage. After starting off with a 31% red zone target share, Odunze has only been targeted in the red zone twice since the bye. He needs to capitalize on his man-to-man matchups and earn targets in the red zone to begin to gain the trust of fantasy managers back in Week 10.

Panic Meter: Rome Odunze

Here's why the 0 in Week 9 happened... pic.twitter.com/yd5pJTQK4z

— Matt Harmon (@MattHarmon_BYB) November 5, 2025

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