SuperFlex & 2QB Rankings for Week 10 (Fantasy Football)
Ciao, FootClan! Welcome to Week 10 of our SuperFlex & 2QB discussion.
It was another solid week in our Week 9 predictions. Bo Nix predictably came back to earth against an actual football team, while Geno Smith and Justin Herbert were both able to sneak their way into QB1 status.
| Player Highlighted | Week 9 Ranking | Week 9 Finish |
| Geno Smith | 14 | 3 |
| Bo Nix | 20 | 18 |
| Justin Herbert | 24 | 12 |
One new QB joined our list this past week, marking our 35th QB1 performance on the season, and you are going to be astounded by who it was:
So, just to recap – it has taken nine weeks for Patrick Mahomes to put together a QB1 performance. There were 34 QBs to do so before him, which is higher than the actual number of NFL teams. I suppose this is what we get for living in a fantasy world.
Josh Allen, Baker Mayfield, Jalen Hurts, Jayden Daniels, Anthony Richardson, Lamar Jackson, Derek Carr, Geno Smith, CJ Stroud, Tua Tagovailoa, Jordan Love, Matthew Stafford, Kyler Murray, Sam Darnold, Daniel Jones, Kirk Cousins, Joe Burrow, Deshaun Watson, Aaron Rodgers, Dak Prescott, Brock Purdy, Malik Willis, Andy Dalton, Justin Fields, Jared Goff, Joe Flacco, Caleb Williams, Bo Nix, Trevor Lawrence, Drake Maye, Russell Wilson, Marcus Mariota, Justin Herbert, Jameis Winston, Patrick Mahomes
Today, we’ll be identifying three more QBs (ranked outside the Ballers top-12) who hold high-end QB1 upside in Week 10. To reference the Ballers Week 10 QB Rankings, be sure to click the attached link, and don’t forget to check updates before kickoff!
13. Jared Goff
Any time Jared Goff is ranked outside the top 12, he will likely be on this list.
In Week 10, the Lions travel to Houston for what projects to be one of the highest-scoring games of the week. While Houston has been stout against the run this season (fifth in PPG to opposing RBs), they have been far more susceptible against the pass, ranking just 26th in PPG to opposing QBs and presenting the perfect game script for Goff. The Lions boast PFF’s top-rated offensive line and edge defender Will Anderson (18th of 114 qualified) has been unable to practice due to an ankle injury suffered in Week 9. If he is unable to go, this will be a significant boost to Goff, who historically excels with time in the pocket.
Jared Goff enters Week 10 on a historic hot streak 🎯 https://t.co/1xMSwM1rIK pic.twitter.com/TGQfT1lLHX
— The 33rd Team (@The33rdTeamFB) November 7, 2024
Jameson Williams also returns from suspension this week, and despite being in Dan Campbell’s doghouse in previous seasons, the coaching staff has already endorsed the former first-round pick: “We’re throwing him back in there.” Williams understands that he’s running out of chances and excuses, and we’re expecting him to come in focused if he wants to remain with this team long-term.
The Lions are currently second in betting odds to win the Super Bowl after a fantastic move at the trade deadline, bringing in edge defender Za’Darius Smith from Cleveland. Even at 32 years old, Smith ranks 25th of 114 qualified defenders via PFF and will look to fill in the massive hole left by Aidan Hutchinson’s season-ending injury.
Goff has not been asked to be quite as prolific as he was last year (QB7 finish), however as just 3.5-point favorites, Vegas is predicting the Texans to keep this game close, which should elevate his pass attempts and keep him in QB1 relevance. The Lions come in with a team-implied total of 26.5, ranking third among all teams. They have been absolutely dominant this season, ranking first in the league with an average of 32.3 PPG, and will look to keep their momentum fresh off a road butt-whooping in a Green Bay monsoon.
🍿👀 @Lions WR Amon-Ra St. Brown rolling up to Lambeau wearing a “Green Bay Sucks” hoodie. pic.twitter.com/0zzDHB9atI
— FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) November 3, 2024
Dynasty Take: Hold / Buy
If you held onto Goff through his rough years, then congratulations. There were a few dark seasons, and very few players are able to survive that level of rise, fall, and rise again in their careers.
Whether you’re rebuilding or contending, holding and/or buying Goff would be the wise decision. He is just 30 years old, plays on arguably the best offense in football, and is surrounded by electric playmakers. He does not take many hits behind the league’s best offensive line, and although he lacks any rushing upside, he has shown that he doesn’t need it to reach QB1 status.
Goff is tied to the Lions through 2027 (at the very least) and has the accuracy and skill set that has allowed players like Aaron Rodgers and Kirk Cousins to play into their late 30s.
Jared Goff has bee fantastic this season, yet I haven’t heard much, if any, MVP talk. But Mahomes is considered an MVP favorite?! pic.twitter.com/Jby4EEdlDL
— Papa Ron (@RonnieEastham) November 4, 2024
16. Daniel Jones
Putting Daniel Jones in your lineup is like getting on an old, wooden rollercoaster.
It’s rickety, wobbly, creaking, with terrifying ups and downs – and even when it all goes well, it feels like it didn’t. You’re just thankful to have made it out safely, while some carny laughs hysterically nearby.
DANIEL JONES. 80-YARD RUN.
📺: #NYGvsPHI on NFLN/FOX/PRIME VIDEO
📱: https://t.co/W5bCPYgMfo pic.twitter.com/zI1GumCyn0— NFL (@NFL) October 23, 2020
Although poor Jones has become the laughingstock of the league, the savvy fantasy manager (like you) recognizes that he always presents QB1 upside in the right matchups, which he has quietly done in four of nine games this season.
For the record, that’s three more QB1 finishes than Patrick Mahomes.
This week, Jones takes on a pathetic Panthers defense allowing an average of 34.2 PPG to opposing teams on the season. Despite the Giants’ OL ranking 29th via PFF, they still rank in a heavy statistical advantage over Carolina, which comes in dead last in explosive pass plays allowed rate (19.7%), pass-rush win rate (24.1%), and quarterback pressure rate (22.0%). As bad as Jones has been, his completion rate skyrockets from 45.3% to 71.8% when given actual protection.
What keeps Jones’ fantasy relevant is his undervalued rushing ability, currently averaging 26.6 yards/game on the ground. Just like his fantasy finishes, there is an unpredictable ceiling/floor combination on a weekly basis – with recent examples including three carries for one yard in Week 8 against Pittsburgh and seven carries for 54 yards and a touchdown in Week 9 against Washington.
The Giants are 6.5-point road favorites with a team-implied point total of 23.5, ranking 12th on the week. While there’s certainly a chance rookie RB Tyrone Tracy Jr. steals the show, Brian Daboll and Co. are (potentially) coaching for their jobs and recognize that this is an opportunity to build some momentum with Jones. Keep an eye on Darius Slayton’s progression through concussion protocol, but with a healthy Malik Nabers and emerging Theo Johnson at TE, there is plenty of room to succeed against Carolina this week.
Malik Nabers CRAZY touchdown grab from Daniel Jones!! pic.twitter.com/bcpWwvPwpJ
— Bobby Skinner (@BobbySkinner_) September 22, 2024
Dynasty Take: Hold / Sell
Ugh. What to do with you, Daniel.
There are some players that you’ll just never get a proper return for and Daniel Jones is one of them. Currently ranked at QB30 on KeepTradeCut, Jones is valued somewhere between a late ‘25 second and early ‘25 third, equivalent to Jaylen Warren, Tyjae Spears, or Tyler Allgier.
If he’s your QB2/QB3 on a contending team, your best option is likely to hold him and play it out, as those random QB1 finishes could win you a championship. However, if he’s a useless depth piece or you’re rebuilding, I would have no problem sending him away for a young, high-quality backup like Spears, or players with potential for next year like Jaylen Wright or Marshawn Lloyd. Jones will get more opportunities and likely become a journeyman following his time in New York, but his days as a starting QB are dwindling as we speak.
Check the rosters of your league’s contenders and see how their quarterback room looks. Perhaps if they just lost Dak Prescott or someone equivalent, you can use the information below to find the optimal window to send him away.
It may sound gross, but Daniel Jones is a solid buy in fantasy football. Here are the New York Giants opponents through the fantasy playoffs, along with their rankings for fantasy points allowed to quarterbacks:
– Carolina: 29th
– Tampa Bay: 31st
– Dallas: 28th
– New Orleans:… pic.twitter.com/QRWjhrvS9b— Jesse Moeller (@JMoeller05) November 5, 2024
18. Justin Herbert
If you were so kind to join us last week, then I thank you for being here, and won’t bore you with another long-winded rant about how underrated Justin Herbert is. Let’s just say the guy is really good.
With back-to-back QB1 performances, people are starting to come back around on Herbert. In fact, at 5-3, the Chargers are firmly in the playoff hunt, and many analysts are considering them as sleeper Super Bowl contenders. While I personally think this is a bit aggressive, the AFC is extremely top heavy and there are always upsets in the playoffs.
We are completely UNDER-reacting to JUSTIN HERBERT’S renaissance under Jim Harbaugh 💪
Last 4 games:
⚡️ 5 TD
⚡️ 0 INT
⚡️ 286.8 YPG
⚡️ 105.2 passer rating@heykayadams @chargers | #BoltUp pic.twitter.com/XM7bT47iAX— Up & Adams (@UpAndAdamsShow) November 6, 2024
This week, Herbert and the Chargers travel to Tennessee to take on a Titans team that is simultaneously all-in while also competing for the first pick in the 2025 draft. The Chargers receiving core is fully healthy, and the growing connections between Quentin Johnston and Ladd McConkey have been on display as of late, just in time to face a Titans secondary ranking 14th in PPG to opposing QBs.
Tennessee S Quandre Diggs (ranking 17th of 87 qualified) suffered a foot injury against New England last week and appears unlikely to play in Week 10, with coaches even mentioning the possibility of short-term IR. This is a huge blow to the Titans’ secondary, and puts them at just three of five starters in their secondary since Week 1.
Just like Goff, Herbert excels from a clean pocket, and although the Titans are middle-of-the-pack in PPG to opposing QBs, they rank in the bottom four in PFF’s pass-rush grade (28th), pressure rate (30th), and pass-rush win rate (29th). All of which bodes well for the Chargers’ offensive line, which projects well against Tennessee despite allowing a league-high seven sacks last week against Cleveland. It’s also worth noting that stud DT Jeffery Simmons (ninth of 124 qualified) has been a DNP on both Wednesday and Thursday and although he’s projected to play, his absence would be enormous for Herbert’s ceiling.
The Chargers are projected a team-implied total of 23 (15th), but as 7.5-point favorites, there is reason to fear that the game script may in turn fall back in favor of JK Dobbins and the run game. With that said, Herbert has three straight weeks of 275+ passing yards and is looking like the absolute baller we’ve been watching since the moment he stepped on the field. He will more than likely finish in the mid-QB2 range, but certainly presents QB1 upside again in a favorable matchup.
There’s not many quarterbacks like Justin Herbert pic.twitter.com/PlgcHx0wEM
— Football Analysis (@FBallAnalysisYT) November 4, 2024
Dynasty Take: Hold / Buy
With very little in terms of offensive weapons, Herbert is PFF’s seventh-ranked QB on the season (of 39 qualified). I’ve been shouting from the rooftops all offseason how it is in fact possible for volume to decrease while efficiency increases, and we may just be on the cusp of seeing that.
According to Spotrac, the Chargers have over $75 million in projected 2025 cap space, signifying they will more than likely add another pass-catcher in free agency and/or the draft, which will only continue improving his stock.
For the record, this is what makes you good in dynasty fantasy football. Being able to identify dips and trends in the future before others do. Recognizing buy and sell windows, and situations where the narrative is all negative, but the player is good enough to overcome.
If you went after Herbert this offseason, you were attacking him at the lowest perceived value of his career, with a hope that he would eventually return to form on a rebuilding team. But if you waited until now, then there’s a good chance the owner doesn’t want to sell him anymore, because we live in a reactionary world and now everyone is back on board.
Whether I’m a rebuilder or contender, Herbert is staying on my team. And if there’s any window to buy that remains open, I’m pursuing him regardless of my team’s status.
I don’t expect Herbert to finish as a QB1 this year, but he is just 26 years old and I truly believe he is one of the best and most athletic QBs in the league. Given this team’s trajectory in just year one of the Jim Harbaugh regime, L.A. fans should be excited about what has the making of an extremely promising future.
New All-22 video on @AthlonSports: We’ve all been fooled before. We may be fooled again. And this is NOT the week for false promises.
But the @chargers may FINALLY have the plan for letting Justin Herbert become the explosive passer he always should have been. pic.twitter.com/VNTWtS1IO8
— Doug Farrar ✍ (@NFL_DougFarrar) November 7, 2024