Flex Options For Week 10 (Fantasy Football)
With the first half of the NFL regular season behind us, the fantasy playoff races are heating up. A warm flex article welcome goes out to owners rostering players from the Bears, Broncos, Eagles, and Buccaneers, as well as to everyone trying to withstand some victories while the playoff picture becomes clearer. The Week 9 flex article saw success all around, with Lemon, Worthy, and Black finishing above their rankings, while Singletary and Sampson finished at their rankings, so hooray for no goose eggs or duds! Even bonus call-out Travis Kelce went on to finish at TE3 for the week. Let’s hope Week 10 sees the success continue as we check out these players ranked below the top 24 RBs and top 36 WRs in the Fantasy Footballers weekly rankings.
Here are some names to consider:
Khalil Shakir, WR, Kansas City Chiefs
The Week 10 edition of “Have you met the WR2 playing the Jets?” is brought to you this week by the number 14! As in, if the WR2 facing the Jets every week had the stats compiled to be one player, that WR would be the WR14 for the season (half PPR). The Jets continue to cover opposing WR1s fairly well while allowing ample receiving opportunities to the other pass catchers. Add in the fact that the Jets just traded away veteran Safety Andre Cisco, and the Bills’ pass catchers have the opportunity for a field day. Truth be told, I have long viewed Khalil Shakir (and Cole Beasley before him) as a regular bye-week plug-and-play player due to the decent target floor with TD opportunity. Shakir leads the Bills in target share and is second on the team in targets per route run behind DJ Moore. With Moore seeing the top WR coverage, Shakir, ranked WR43, and Keon Coleman, ranked 49, should both see plenty of opportunities to beat their rank. I’m giving the nod to Shakir because he runs nearly exclusively out of the slot and the Jets are giving up 8.8 yards per target to slot players this season. Bonus: If it is a good week for Shakir, it is also a good week for the Buffalo TEs. Dalton Kincaid is properly ranked as TE5, but this feels like the kind of game Josh Allen may look to get his good buddy Dawson Knox, TE38, some red zone looks.
Jordyn Tyson, WR, New Orleans Saints
Let’s take a walk down narrative street and talk about Jordyn Tyson. Tyson was the second WR off the board in the 2026 NFL Draft, only to have his rookie debut delayed due to hamstring injuries. When Tyson finally took the field in Week 9, he fumbled after his first reception, but by the end of the day, he was second on the team in receptions and second in targets (with a red zone target) while only playing 24% of the snaps.
“I just wanted him to recognize that it’s okay to be upset, but we’re gonna need him the rest of the game. […] Same thing with Barion.”#Saints QB Tyler Shough on consoling WR Jordyn Tyson and WR/PR Barion Brown after early fumbles. pic.twitter.com/RBawfUuMtS
— NOF (@nofnetwork) November 8, 2026
It is clear the Saints drafted him with a purpose and eased him into playing time with the intent to get him the ball when he is on the field. Week 10 sees the Saints hosting the Carolina Panthers, whose WR defense is middle of the pack for fantasy. Tyson’s pedigree and team usage point to the possibility of his rank of WR40 being his floor. If the Tyson train is leaving the station, it is the perfect time to jump aboard.
Mack Hollins, WR, New England Patriots
Mack Hollins returned from the IR in Week 9 and made an impact for the New England Patriots, including a trip to the end zone. Hollins was tied for second among WRs in snap percentage in addition to his red zone targets. Hollins and the Patriots travel to Detroit to play a Lions team who have allowed the most receiving yards in the league. The Lions did trade for Andre Cisco to address pass coverage, but the team should still remain a pass funnel defense. Vegas has the game projected to be one of the highest-scoring games of the week, and Hollins will have plenty of opportunity to outperform his rank of WR42.
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Chris Rodriguez Jr., RB, Jacksonville Jaguars
After the trade deadline, can there be any team or fanbase more excited for game day than the Jacksonville Jaguars? With the front office sparing no expense to bolster the defense, the Jaguars are heading to Tennessee as the 10-point favorite. If recent weeks are any indication, the Jaguars will spend the back half of the game running out the clock against a Titans team allowing 4.2 yards per carry. In Week 9, with Bhayshul Tuten nursing an injury, Rodriguez led the Jaguars RBs in snap percentage. If the Jaguars are ahead, there is no reason to think they will not continue to ease Tuten’s workload. Rodriguez, ranked RB28, should be a contributor in this matchup with the opportunity to have another solid week.
Justice Hill, RB, Baltimore Ravens
Week 10 brings a new look for the Baltimore Ravens with QB savior Jacoby Brissett expected to make his debut. Justice Hill had a monster performance in Week 9, mostly against Jacksonville’s prevent defense while Derrick Henry rested. I would not expect a repeat performance, but Vegas has Baltimore projected to win against the Los Angeles Chargers, and the Baltimore RBs thrive when they are running out the clock. Hill clearly has the trust of the coaching staff, and Derrick Henry has not looked quite himself. Whether Henry has been resting his legs in losing games, nursing an injury, or just lost a step from aging, it leaves the door open for Justice Hill to beat his rank of RB40 against a Chargers team that just traded away LB stud Daiyan Henley.