Week 9 of the 2025 fantasy football season was not one for the faint of heart.
With Monday Night Football pending, quarterbacks who finished outside the top-15 include Daniel Jones (QB16), Jayden Daniels (QB17 and injured), Patrick Mahomes (QB20), and Jordan Love (QB22). At running back, Jonathan Taylor (RB28), Jahmyr Gibbs (R37), and Kimani Vidal (RB41) each finished outside the top-25. Wide receiver was no different, with Zay Flowers (WR31), Ladd McConkey (WR37), Chris Olave (WR39), Brian Thomas Jr. (WR40), Deebo Samuel (WR42), Tetairoa McMillan (WR44), Xavier Worthy (WR52), DK Metcalf (WR76), and Rome Odunze (0 points) placing outside the top-30. Top tight ends like Tyler Warren (TE27), George Kittle (TE28), and Tucker Kraft (TE34 and injured) ranked outside the top-25. Yuck.
Here’s a look at Week 10 fantasy football rankings. Toggle between standard, half PPR (point per reception) and full PPR to see where players rank in your league’s format. Scroll to the bottom to view the complete rankings.
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(The risers and sleepers sections will focus on players available in at least half of Yahoo leagues. All snap and target data from PFF.)
Week 10 fantasy football quarterback rankings: Risers and sleepers
Seahawks QB Sam Darnold (50% rostered) – After his impressive performance on Sunday Night Football, Darnold is now fantasy’s QB10 since Week 2. The veteran has racked up more than 16 fantasy points in six of his last seven outings. A mediocre Week 10 matchup versus the Cardinals will keep him from making a massive leap up the ranks, but he’s still an excellent streaming option. The addition of Rashid Shaheed doesn’t hurt.
Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy (29%) – McCarthy might be the top widely available add at the position. The 22-year-old has garnered 23.2 and 19.9 fantasy points in two of his three starts this season, and his remaining schedule is beyond juicy. Six of Minnesota’s next eight opponents are among the 11 most-generous teams against opposing quarterbacks.
Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers (40%) – Rodgers has proven to be a solid floor play in 2025. To date, he has yet to post fewer than 12 fantasy points in a game, and he has also surpassed 16 in three of his last four outings. In Week 10, he’ll go up against a Chargers defense that’s allowed four passers to eclipse 17 fantasy points against them.
Commanders QB Marcus Mariota (5%) – A brutal injury to Jayden Daniels will result in Mariota taking over the reins once again in Washington. The veteran will get to face the Lions and Dolphins over the next two weeks, so he’s worth a look in deeper leagues.
Week 10 fantasy football running back rankings: Risers and sleepers
Giants RB Devin Singletary (5%) – While most (including yours truly) were expecting Tyrone Tracy to be the lead back following Cam Skattebo’s injury, it was actually Singletary who led the way in Week 9. The veteran ranked first in snaps (32 to 25) and opportunities (10 to 9), while running just four fewer routes (15 to 19). With Tracy averaging the fifth-fewest yards per carry among backs with at least 50 attempts, that kind of split might be here to stay. He’ll be on the streaming radar against the Bears.
Jaguars RB Bayshul Tuten (31%) – Tuten didn’t get much of a post-bye rookie bump in Week 9. In fact, he finished third behind Travis Etienne and LeQuint Allen Jr. in both snaps and routes. That said, the rookie did finish fifth among all backs with six red zone carries, and potential touchdown equity makes him a viable streaming option for desperate managers in deeper leagues.
Patriots RB Terrell Jennings (1%) – With Rhamondre Stevenson out, rookie TreVeyon Henderson played 75% of the snaps and racked up 19 opportunities. However, despite playing just 17 snaps, Jennings received 11 carries and one target, turning that usage into 44 total yards and a score. Jennings also received three of the backfield’s five red zone carries. If Stevenson were to be inactive again, Jennings would be in play against a Bucs defense that’s allowing the seventh-most fantasy points to the position.
Browns RB Dylan Sampson (16%) – Sampson is worth an add only in the instance that rookie Quinshon Judkins is unable to go. However, given that Judkins practiced on Monday, it’s probably wise to look elsewhere for running back help.
Week 10 fantasy football wide receiver rankings: Risers and sleepers
Broncos WR Troy Franklin (48%) – Despite posting an underwhelming statline (four receptions for 24 yards), Franklin’s role in Week 9 was very encouraging. The 22-year-old played 80% of the snaps and generated 10 targets as well as two carries. Franklin now ranks seventh among all wideouts in targets over the last three weeks, and that kind of volume should play well against a Raiders defense that’s ceding the fourth-most fantasy points to the position.
Colts WR Alec Pierce (26%) – While the end zone has eluded him, Pierce has now totaled at least 67 receiving yards in five of his last six games. The volume has been there as well, as the 25-year-old ranks fifth at the position in targets over the last three weeks.
Jaguars WR Parker Washington (18%) – In the first game without Travis Hunter, Washington led the team in snaps (70), routes (36), targets (9), receptions (8), and yards (90). Not too shabby. Despite a tough Week 10 draw with the Texans, Washington is still worth grabbing, especially in PPR formats. Update: The addition of Jakobi Meyers puts a damper on Washington’s outlook going forward.
Packers WR Christian Watson (28%) – With tight end Tucker Kraft out for the season, Watson becomes immensely more valuable in fantasy. Kraft was the passing game’s primary threat for explosive plays, a role that might now have to fall in the capable hands of Watson. It’s worth noting that rookie wideout Matthew Golden is banged up as well. While consistency is unlikely to be Watson’s forte, he profiles as a high-upside flex play going forward.
Seahawks WR Tory Horton (5%) – With Cooper Kupp out of the lineup on SNF, Horton made his presence known. The rookie caught all four of his targets for 48 yards and two touchdowns. While the blowout was a contributing factor, Horton did lead the team in snaps (37) and finished second in routes (20). He’s worth a speculative add even if Kupp returns. Update: The addition of Rashid Shaheed takes a bite out of Horton’s 2025 outlook.
Buccaneers WR Tez Johnson (35%) – Johnson was the clear WR2 on the Bucs in Week 8 with Mike Evans and Chris Godwin out of the lineup. The 23-year-old finished second on the team in snaps (41) and targets (6) and tied for first in routes (41). He’d be worth a spot start in Week 10 if Godwin is out of the lineup.
Giants WR Darius Slayton (35%) – Slayton got a solid 90% snap share in Week 9, and that came with a 22% target share. While his output won’t blow anyone’s socks off, the 28-year-old did lead the team with 62 receiving yards. In Week 10, the Giants face a Bears secondary that’s allowed the third-most fantasy points to opposing wideouts.
Week 10 fantasy football tight end rankings: Risers and sleepers
Bears TE Colston Loveland (24%) – Loveland was featured in this spot last week due to his mouthwatering matchup, and he sure did not disappoint. The rookie caught six of his seven targets for 118 yards and two touchdowns. While he won’t get to face the Oprah of defenses every week, the performance still makes him worth adding in most leagues.
Buccaneers TE Cade Otton (37%) – In Week 8, Otton played all but two snaps and finished third on the team in routes (22) and targets (5). That marked the fourth consecutive game in which the veteran had garnered at least five targets. He’s a decent streaming option against a New England defense that’s surrendered the 10th-most fantasy points to opposing tight ends.
Giants TE Theo Johnson (33%) – After catching another red zone touchdown in Week 9, Johnson now ranks fifth among tight ends in red zone targets (10) and fourth in touchdowns (4). The 24-year-old has gotten at least five targets in four of his last six games, and he hasn’t had fewer than four looks in a game since Week 2. He’s a top streaming option against a Bears squad that has ceded a touchdown to the position in three of their last four games.
Saints TE Juwan Johnson (35%) – Johnson continues to be a relatively consistent streaming option at a frustrating position. The 29-year-old has recorded double-digit half-PPR games in four of nine contests, and has only posted fewer than 7.8 points on three occasions. Johnson’s three worst outings came at a time when he was clearly banged up. Update: The trade of Rashid Shaheed is a boost for Johnson’s rest-of-season outlook.
Jets TE Mason Taylor (20%) – From Week 3 through Week 8, Taylor ranked third among tight ends with 39 targets (6.5 per game). While his production was certainly underwhelming during that stretch, Garrett Wilson’s impending return could help open things up for the rookie.