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I called last week the worst running back waiver wire I could remember, and Week 10 isn't any better. The position has been awesome for Fantasy Football, and we've seen a low number of running back injuries, which is great. It should mean that you don't need running back help. I hope that's what it means because there isn't a great running back option on the board.

If that means you need to trade for a running back just for this week because of bye weeks, I would look for Kareem Hunt or Chuba Hubbard. They've both been huge assets over the past month, but they may also have expiration dates in the next month. Isiah Pacheco is aiming for a late November return, and we're expecting Jonathon Brooks to make his season debut in Week 10.

I'm still projecting and ranking Hubbard as a starter in Week 10 against the New York Giants. The Giants have allowed 5.1 yards per carry to running backs, the second-highest mark in the league. This also projects as one of Carolina's closest games of the year, so there should be plenty of rush volume. 

I am still hopeful that Books becomes a starter in time for the Fantasy Football playoffs, and I am still holding him everywhere. But in Week 10, I would expect a limited role in his first live action in the NFL. He needs to hit a couple of big plays to take touches away from Hubbard.

Now, let's get to the rest of the Week 10 RB Preview:

Week 10 RB Preview
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Who's Out

The following players are not being projected to play in Week 10 at this time. Here's what it means:

WAS Washington • #8
Age: 25 • Experience: 3 yrs.
If Robinson is out, Austin Ekeler is a must-start running back.
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Numbers to know
  • 21.8% -- De'Von Achane has a 21.8% target share since Tua Tagovailoa returned. That's second only to Alvin Kamara at running back.
  • 31 -- After not practicing all week, Tony Pollard handled 31 touches in the Titans Week 9 win over New England. He's a must-start running back.
  • 72% -- Tyrone Tracy played 72% of the offensive snaps in Week 9. He's the clear RB1.
  • 4.4 -- Tank Bigsby's 4.4 yards after contact per rush attempt is almost a half a yard better than any other running back.
  • 14.3% -- Jonathan Taylor's 14.3% explosive run rate leads all qualified running backs.
  • 22 -- Kareem Hunt has at least 22 touches in four straight games.
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Matchups that matter
Matchups that Matter
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KC Kansas City • #29
Age: 29 • Experience: 8 yrs.
Weekly Breakdown
MATCHUP
vs DEN KC -8 O/U 41.5
OPP VS RB
21st
PROJ PTS
15.2
RB RNK
23rd
YTD Stats
RUYDS
414
REC
7
REYDS
51
TD
5
FPTS/G
16.7
DEN Denver • #33
Age: 24 • Experience: 4 yrs.
Weekly Breakdown
MATCHUP
@ KC KC -8 O/U 41.5
OPP VS RB
1st
PROJ PTS
10.1
RB RNK
28th
YTD Stats
RUYDS
387
REC
29
REYDS
216
TD
2
FPTS/G
10.8
CIN Cincinnati • #30
Age: 24 • Experience: 2 yrs.
Weekly Breakdown
MATCHUP
@ BAL BAL -6.5 O/U 52.5
OPP VS RB
8th
PROJ PTS
17.5
RB RNK
24th
YTD Stats
RUYDS
479
REC
21
REYDS
98
TD
6
FPTS/G
13
NYG N.Y. Giants • #29
Age: 25 • Experience: Rookie
Weekly Breakdown
MATCHUP
@ CAR NYG -5.5 O/U 41.5
OPP VS RB
32nd
PROJ PTS
12.1
RB RNK
18th
YTD Stats
RUYDS
442
REC
17
REYDS
116
TD
2
FPTS/G
9.4
CAR Carolina • #30
Age: 25 • Experience: 4 yrs.
Weekly Breakdown
MATCHUP
vs NYG NYG -5.5 O/U 41.5
OPP VS RB
17th
PROJ PTS
14.5
RB RNK
15th
YTD Stats
RUYDS
665
REC
26
REYDS
108
TD
6
FPTS/G
15.3
JAC Jacksonville • #4
Age: 22 • Experience: 2 yrs.
Weekly Breakdown
MATCHUP
vs MIN MIN -4 O/U 47.5
OPP VS RB
6th
PROJ PTS
7.3
RB RNK
33rd
YTD Stats
RUYDS
515
REC
3
REYDS
36
TD
4
FPTS/G
9.1
PIT Pittsburgh • #22
Age: 26 • Experience: 4 yrs.
Weekly Breakdown
MATCHUP
@ WAS WAS -3 O/U 45.5
OPP VS RB
12th
PROJ PTS
12.4
RB RNK
20th
YTD Stats
RUYDS
592
REC
17
REYDS
152
TD
2
FPTS/G
12.9
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Waiver Wire Targets
Week 10 Adds (RB Preview)
PIT Pittsburgh • #30
Age: 26 • Experience: 3 yrs.
Weekly Breakdown
MATCHUP
@ WAS WAS -3 O/U 45.5
OPP VS RB
12th
RB RNK
32nd
ROSTERED
61%
YTD Stats
RUYDS
151
REC
12
REYDS
67
TD
0
FPTS/G
5.7
Jaylen Warren is projected for 8.7 Fantasy points in Week 10. That makes him my RB31 for the week and the best option available off the waiver wire at this position. The Commanders have allowed a league-worst 5.2 yards per carry to running backs this season, and Warren has seen three targets in each of his last three games, so there is a path to double-digit points in full PPR.
BAL Baltimore • #43
Age: 27 • Experience: 6 yrs.
Weekly Breakdown
MATCHUP
vs CIN BAL -6.5 O/U 52.5
OPP VS RB
9th
RB RNK
35th
ROSTERED
50%
YTD Stats
RUYDS
119
REC
25
REYDS
272
TD
2
FPTS/G
8.5
Hill has a good matchup in what should be a high-scoring island game. You can probably expect somewhere around eight PPR Fantasy points if he doesn't get into the end zone.
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TEN Tennessee • #2
Age: 23 • Experience: 2 yrs.
Weekly Breakdown
MATCHUP
@ LAC LAC -7.5 O/U 38
OPP VS RB
2nd
RB RNK
NR
ROSTERED
47%
YTD Stats
RUYDS
114
REC
12
REYDS
76
TD
1
FPTS/G
7.4
Spears should be returning from injury soon, possibly as soon as Week 10. he had 17 touches in his last full game. If he can work back into a near 50/50 split with Tony Pollard, he could be a valuable flex down the stretch.
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DFS Plays
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NO New Orleans • #41
Age: 29 • Experience: 8 yrs.
Weekly Breakdown
MATCHUP
vs ATL ATL -3.5 O/U 46.5
OPP VS RB
13th
PROJ PTS
21.5
RB RNK
1st
YTD Stats
RUYDS
660
REC
46
REYDS
367
TD
7
FPTS/G
21.2
Kamara had 35 touches last week. I wouldn't expect that, but with Chris Olave likely out, I would expect Kamara to lead the Falcons in rush attempts and targets. He's my number one projected back of the week and the top option in cash games.
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CAR Carolina • #30
Age: 25 • Experience: 4 yrs.
Weekly Breakdown
MATCHUP
vs NYG NYG -5.5 O/U 41.5
OPP VS RB
17th
PROJ PTS
14.5
RB RNK
15th
YTD Stats
RUYDS
665
REC
26
REYDS
108
TD
6
FPTS/G
15.3
I would expect Hubbard's roster rate to be held down by the return of Jonathon Brooks. I do not expect Brooks will have a big impact on Hubbard's workload in the rookie's first game. He has at least 17 touches in eight straight games and a great matchup against the Giants.
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Heath's Projections

My full set of Week 10 Fantasy football projections for every position are now available on SportsLine. You'll find them here. Find out which of my favorite plays are projected to score higher than consensus rankings and which don't live up to their draft hype, at least in Week 10. Projected stats for all starting running backs are available, so be sure to check out the full set of projections at SportsLine.