Let’s take a look at some underrated and risky fantasy football quarterback options heading into Week 10 of the NFL season. You can also check out my full fantasy football quarterback rankings for Week 10 here.
C.J. Stroud:
C.J. Stroud and the Texans are coming off one of their best games of the season, dominating the Chargers 44-22 on the road. Stroud had his best statistical game of the year, throwing for 384 yards and five touchdowns to go with one interception. The Texans have won three of their last four games and seem to be gaining some steam on the offensive side of the football. They will be heading on the road to face the Cleveland Browns in Week 10, who have been a streaky team but are currently 5-4 and still very much in contention for the AFC North title and a playoff berth. If Stroud and the offense can carry over their offensive form from Week 9, it could be a long day for the Browns. I’d consider Stroud an underrated option this week and would consider giving him the start in your fantasy league.
Aaron Rodgers:
Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers had a bye in Week 9 and have a huge Week 10 matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals that could decide first place in the AFC North, as both teams are 6-2. The Steelers’ defense has been elite in recent weeks, giving up 6, 10 and 19 points in their last three games. This game will be a true test for the Steelers, as the Bengals have one of the hottest offenses in the league, with Joe Burrow, Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins all having phenomenal seasons so far. Rodgers and his offense may need to have their best game of the season if this contest turns into a shootout. With both teams knowing the importance of this game, I could see it being a classic Sunday Night Football matchup and an underrated performance from Rodgers on the road.
Matthew Stafford:
Stafford has had some unfortunate luck in recent weeks, first losing Davante Adams to a serious hamstring injury and the Rams recently placing Puka Nacua on IR. The Rams’ offense has taken some significant hits after losing its top two receivers, and their receiving corps isn’t too deep at the moment. The Rams do employ a lot of heavy tight end sets and have a great running back tandem in Kyren Williams and Blake Corum but I’d still consider Stafford a risky start in Week 10. Los Angeles has a favorable matchup against the Cardinals, who will be starting Carson Beck in his first NFL game, but I’d expect the Rams to win this game on the ground rather than see any flashy numbers from Stafford.
Jordan Love:
Love had his best game of the season in Week 9 against the Patriots, as he and the Packers‘ offense couldn’t be stopped, defeating New England 45-27. Despite Love coming off an elite performance, the Packers are playing the Vikings, who have had one of the most suffocating defenses in the league this season. I still think the in-form Packers’ offense could find some success, but I’d caution fantasy owners not to expect Love to recreate his elite Week 9 numbers.
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