As Week 10 of the NFL season wraps up—with only Monday Night Football remaining—fantasy football managers are gaining fresh insights into player performances, roster values, and strategic adjustments heading into the final stretch of the year. Some players have risen significantly in fantasy stock, showing newfound promise or consistency, while others have disappointed, forcing owners to reevaluate their lineups. Let’s break down the key fantasy football risers and fallers from Week 10, providing a comprehensive look at what these developments mean for fantasy teams moving forward.
### Rising Stars and Fantasy Breakouts
One of the most notable breakout performances came from TreVeyon Henderson of the New England Patriots. After waiting patiently for his opportunity, Henderson finally delivered a standout game that fantasy managers have been yearning for. His increased workload came as a result of Rhamondre Stevenson being inactive and Terrell Jennings suffering a knee tweak early in the game. Once given an RB1 role, Henderson took advantage with two explosive touchdown runs—one covering 55 yards and another 69 yards—both showing his ability to hit speeds over 21 miles per hour. He finished the day with an impressive 27.5 fantasy points, making a strong case to start him again in the upcoming Thursday night game against the New York Jets. Perhaps even more encouraging is Henderson’s remaining schedule, which is statistically the softest among all running backs in the league. This sets his floor as a reliable RB3 even if the backfield remains a committee, while his ceiling as the lead back makes him a potential league-winner for fantasy owners.
Meanwhile, Tyler Allgeier continues to carve out his role as a valuable backup option. Although he remains clearly behind Bijan Robinson on the Falcons depth chart, Allgeier showed his worth once again in Week 10 by logging double-digit carries, earning five red zone touches, and scoring two touchdowns. While Allgeier is not a weekly starter over Robinson, his consistency as a flex option cannot be overlooked, especially in larger leagues. He is arguably one of the best handcuffs in fantasy football and a strong stash, as he would instantly become a top-tier RB1 if Robinson were to miss time. Fantasy owners should roster him as insurance rather than cutting bait on a low-upside wide receiver or backup quarterback.
In Houston, the backfield remains a committee, but Woody Marks has begun to emerge as a more reliable fantasy contributor. Since his breakout in Week 4, Marks has averaged nearly 14 touches per game, slightly outpacing Nick Chubb’s 11.3 touches over the same period. Marks also offers more involvement in the passing game, enhancing his fantasy value. In Week 10, he outcarried Chubb 14 to 5 and scored the first rushing touchdown by a Texans back since Week 5. While neither back commands a fully locked-in role, Marks’ recent workload and favorable matchups over the next two weeks make him a viable roster option in most leagues.
Wide receiver Alec Pierce has quietly become a key target for the New York Giants. Over the last month, Pierce has averaged nearly nine targets per game and consistently produced over 69 receiving yards, resulting in about 12.8 fantasy points per game with back-to-back games exceeding 14 points. His connection with quarterback Daniel Jones is clear—Pierce is Jones’ favorite downfield weapon—and he leads the NFL in yards per reception for the second consecutive year, an impressive feat that underscores his big-play potential. Despite a boom-or-bust profile typical of a WR3, Pierce is a viable weekly starter in most lineups, although he will be on a bye in Week 11.
The San Francisco 49ers’ Jauan Jennings has also seen his fantasy stock rise after a slow and inconsistent start to the season. After a strong but isolated 10-target game in Week 2, Jennings’ production was underwhelming for several weeks. However, due to the continued absence of key receivers Ricky Pearsall and Brandon Aiyuk, Jennings has stepped up with back-to-back games featuring touchdowns and double-digit fantasy points. In Week 10, he hauled in six of nine targets for 71 yards, despite an early fumble that could have dampened his stats. For now, Jennings appears to be the 49ers’ WR1, sharing the spotlight with stars George Kittle and Christian McCaffrey, which bodes well for his fantasy value.
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