If you happened to follow the advice of last week’s fantasy football studs and duds article, then you managed to get the QB5 (Sam Darnold) and WR2 (Tee Higgins) overall into your starting lineup while avoiding the landmine of the RB62 (Alvin Kamara).
Here is a closer look at some fantasy football studs and duds for Week 10.
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Studs
Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts gets tackled by Las Vegas Raiders safety Isaiah Pola-Mao
Dec 16, 2024; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts (8) is tackled by Las Vegas Raiders safety Isaiah Pola-Mao (20) and Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Nate Hobbs (39) during the third quarter at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images | Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images
Kyle Pitts, TE, Atlanta Falcons
The Indianapolis Colts had their worst offensive performance of the season in Week 9 against the Pittsburgh Steelers, which could put them in a position for a bounce-back performance against Atlanta.
If the Falcons are forced into a shootout against the Colts, this should put Kyle Pitts in a nice position for a busy day.
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The Colts have allowed the second-most receptions and receiving yards to opposing tight ends in the NFL this season, trailing only the Cincinnati Bengals.
If the Falcons face a negative script in the second half, Pitts could flirt with TE1 overall potential in Week 10.
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R.J. Harvey, RB, Denver Broncos
Oct 26, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Broncos running back RJ Harvey (12) runs against the Dallas Cowboys in the second half at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images
The Denver Broncos’ offense has been a frustrating watch in 2025. Their collection of slow starts and confusing performances have made this a tricky collection of fantasy options to trust on a weekly basis.
On one hand, R.J. Harvey has scored four touchdowns over the last two games. On the other hand, he has just 15 touches over those two games — which makes this a very difficult TD rate to sustain on limited touches.
Yet, the Raiders just gave up a nice fantasy performance to Travis Etienne and have given up nine rushing scores over their first eight games this season.
If the Broncos handle their business against a Raiders’ squad that seems to be sinking quickly, then Harvey could see a bit more work with a positive game script — which is a useful combination with Harvey’s explosiveness in a favorable matchup.
Duds
Oct 5, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; Washington Commanders running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt (22) celebrates after the game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images
Jacory Croskey-Merritt, RB, Washington Commanders
The once fantasy football darling of the 2025 NFL preseason has been the victim of some truly terrible game scripts, which is a horrible combination for a player the Washington Commanders simply do not trust in pass blocking situations quite yet as a rookie.
Croksey-Merritt’s excellent efficiency to start the year has come crashing down to earth with just 3.1 yards per carry over 51 carries and no scores since Week 6.
The gruesome injury to Jayden Daniels isn’t likely to help change those game scripts for the positive moving forward, either, which makes a matchup against a high-powered Detroit Lions’ offense feel like a recipe for another disappointing fantasy outing for the talented rookie runner in Week 10.
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