Commanders-Giants Fantasy Football Week 10 Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em
Thursday Night Football should give fantasy managers plenty to watch as the Washington Commanders travel to face the New York Giants. The Giants are sitting in first place in the NFC East, and they have an opportunity to keep building momentum in a divisional matchup. The last time these two teams met, it ended in a bizarre tie.
There are several players worth getting into your lineup this week, but a few names might be better left on the bench. Here are my Week 10 fantasy football start 'em, sit 'em recommendations.
Start ‘Em
New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo (44) carries the ball during the second quarter at MetLife Stadium.
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Cam Skattebo, RB, Giants
RB1 is back. After missing last week's game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Skattebo is expected to return Thursday night. Head coach John Harbaugh said the running back should be ready to go after getting additional time to recover from his hamstring injury.
Skattebo was excellent in his last appearance, rushing for 117 yards and a touchdown against the Houston Texans. The Giants need his physical running style, and fantasy managers should welcome him back into their lineups. I expect him to approach 100 total yards and find the end zone against Washington.
Malik Nabers, WR, Giants
Nabers had a relatively quiet outing against Philadelphia, catching five passes for 43 yards. Don't let that discourage you from starting him this week.
The Commanders have struggled to defend the pass, and Nabers remains one of the Giants' most dangerous offensive weapons. He has the ability to turn a handful of opportunities into a big fantasy performance, especially if J.J. McCarthy can get the passing game going. A touchdown is certainly in play, making Nabers a strong option for Thursday night.
Jayden Daniels, QB, Commanders
I'm expecting Daniels to bounce back this week. The Commanders quarterback had a tough outing against the Los Angeles Rams, but he has another opportunity to get his offense moving against a division rival.
Daniels' ability to make plays with his legs gives him a high fantasy ceiling every time he takes the field. Washington needs its quarterback to be aggressive if it wants to pull off the road victory. I expect Daniels to use his mobility, make plays downfield, and throw a couple of touchdowns. Keep him in your starting lineup.
After the result of their meeting last month, Daniels will have extra motivation this week.
Sit ‘Em
Stefon Diggs, WR, Commanders
Diggs has put together some impressive performances this season, and nobody should be surprised if he has another productive night. However, I'm not expecting a huge fantasy outing against the Giants.
He could finish with somewhere around 10-12 fantasy points, which isn't necessarily a disaster. But depending on your roster, there could be better options available. If you have another receiver with a stronger matchup and a higher ceiling, I'd consider giving him the nod over Diggs.
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J.J. McCarthy, QB, Giants
McCarthy has made some plays since taking over as the Giants' starting quarterback, but he hasn't shown enough consistency to become a reliable fantasy starter. Even if you're dealing with injuries or a bye week, I'd look elsewhere for a quarterback.
The hip injury he's managing adds another reason for caution, even though he is expected to play Thursday. McCarthy could have a decent night against Washington, but there are better fantasy options available. Keep him on your bench until he shows he can consistently produce starting-caliber numbers.
Rachaad White, RB, Commanders
White is an interesting option in deeper fantasy leagues, but he hasn't done enough to warrant a regular starting spot in standard formats.
He has the potential to put together a 15-point performance on any given week, but the consistency hasn't been there. His best fantasy outing this season has been just that: 15 points. While he has reached at least 11 points four times, that production isn't enough to make him a dependable starter.
If you're playing in a deeper league and need a flex option, White is worth considering. Otherwise, I'd look for a better option this week.