And just like that… we are into the double digits. The speed at which the fantasy football season moves is an experience that can be overwhelming… if one allows it to be. Fantasy Alarm is here to help the #FAmily get over the hump down the last five games of the regular season. Regardless if it’s locking up the top-seed, making a push from out-to-in, or playing the spoiler role for your home league, the IDP report as well as award winning advice from Howard, Colby, Andrew, Jon, and others on the offensive side will get you to your goal!
Remember there are four teams on bye week 10, and all four have top-notch IDPs. Those teams are: Chicago Bears, Denver Broncos, Philadelphia Eagles, Tampa Bay Buccaneers. If a fantasy football manager is foolish enough to drop Alex Singleton, Jeffery Simmons, Zack Baun, or an IDP of equal caliber, GO GET THEM! Next week is “bye-week armageddon”, and any (and every) advantage goes a long way when every fantasy football team has to hit the waiver wire. Before we get to week 10, first a look back at last week’s IDP Report card.
- OLB Mack Wilson Sr. (ARI) 2 solo tackles, 4 assisted tackles, 1 QB hit, 1 pass defended
- LB CJ Allen (IND) 3 solo tackles, 7 assisted tackles, 1 pass defended, 1 tackle for loss
- DB Dane Belton (NYJ) 3 solo tackles, 5 assisted tackles
Grade: B. There were a few more big plays than last week, and the tackle total is excellent, but fantasy football often requires more than average for a win. CJ Allen delivered across the board, but Danielle Hunter and Pat Surtain were whiffs. At the end of the day, 24 combined tackles from three IDPs paired with a couple passes defended is a great fantasy football total.
Fantasy Football IDP Risers Week 10
Defensive Lineman (DL) Karl Brooks, Green Bay Packers.
Karl Brooks has quietly been a steady player on the Green Bay Packers defensive line. He is typically a player who is better for reality than for fantasy football, but that was not the case last week. He had his best week of the season behind two sacks against the New England Patriots. Even more impressive, it was his least amount of snaps in a game (32) this season. To teams that lost a good defensive lineman due to the bye, Brooks is more than capable against the Minnesota Vikings in week 10, and he is rostered in 0% of sleeper leagues. Keep an eye on this fantasy football riser for Week 10 and beyond.
Linebackers (LB) Dre Greenlaw/Jaden Dugger, San Francisco 49ers
The San Francisco 49ers came back from the bye and had a dominating performance against the Las Vegas Raiders. Jaden Dugger saw his snaps reduced to the lowest total of the season (12). Meanwhile, Dre Greenlaw returned from suspension and has played 111 snaps in the San Francisco 49ers' last two games. D. Greenlaw is rostered in just 9% of sleeper leagues, and J. Dugger is rostered in 0% of sleeper leagues.
The 49ers play against their 1990s rival, the Dallas Cowboys, in Week 10. J. Dugger had more points, with a solo tackle (6 total) on 50% of his snaps, an interception, and a touchdown. Talk about production with limited snaps. Greenlaw recorded 8 combined tackles, 3 tackles for loss, and 1 pass defended. Dallas quarterback Dak Prescott has thrown 5 interceptions this season and will most likely be playing from behind. This should leave plenty of opportunities for passes defended and solo tackles for each. These two IDPs are Week 10 risers worthy of a fantasy football roster spot.
Defensive Back (DB) Treydan Stukes, Las Vegas Raiders
The Las Vegas Raiders have a great, young secondary with fantasy football points coming in bunches… but also inconsistently. The Raiders have not been able to produce any pass rush this season, and it has led to big passes from opposing quarterbacks. Treydan Stukes has been one consistent rookie for the Raiders, and that is because he is playing at free safety. Despite his consistency, he is only rostered in 2% of sleeper leagues.
For IDP managers, this is a great opportunity to take advantage of a player who outperforms expectations. T. Stukes has played 60 or more snaps in six consecutive weeks, and has recorded 43 combined tackles, 4 passes defended, and 2 interceptions. He was the Raiders’ second selection after quarterback Fernando Mendoza, and has lived up to his hype coming out of the University of Arizona. Keep an eye on this week 10 IDP riser, and for dynasty fantasy football managers, Stukes is a riser worth the FAAB.
Fantasy Football Week 10 IDP Waiver Wire Targets
LaCale London, Defensive Lineman, Atlanta Falcons (0% ownership +/-)
The IDP report goes digging deep for Week 10 waiver wire adds, and for good reason too. Players are beginning to shine later in the season due to experience, injuries, and the players around them. Fantasy Football is ever-changing, and IDPs can fluctuate from week to week with boom-or-bust performances.
LaCale London is on pace for the best season of his six-year career. He has spent four years with the Atlanta Falcons and has been a solid floor player in the mid-season. L. London has recorded five or more combined tackles in four of the last five weeks, and 2.0 sacks over the past four weeks. He has dual eligibility (DL/LB) on Sleeper, and that could be important for fantasy football managers dealing with a tough Week 10. L. London is up against the Kansas City Chiefs this week, and there will be several opportunities to tackle running back Kenneth Walker. Also, quarterback Patrick Mahomes has a sprained right elbow and could be injured, out, and looking for several short passes. Pick up London for a Week 10 IDP band-aid.
Frankie Luvu, Linebacker, Washington Commanders (6% ownership +/-)
‘Guess who’s back? Back again.’ It is none other than Frankie Luvu of the Washington Commanders. He was mentioned with praise in the pre-season outlook and had a high ranking on Fantasy Alarm’s fantasy football draft guide. He was injured in week 1, and didn’t return until week 4… and it wasn’t a great performance.
Since then, F. Luvu has recorded 8 or more combined tackles in every game (40 total), has recorded a sack, forced a fumble, has one pass defended, and 3 QB hits. Despite that, he is rostered in just 6% of leagues and was started last week in just 3%. The Commanders play against the Giants in week 10, and F. Luvu recorded 89 snaps when they played in week 5. He also recorded 9 combined tackles in that game. Not only is he good for Week 10, but the Commanders are also past their bye week, and Luvu could be a plug-and-play IDP for the rest of the season.
Zyon McCollum, Defensive Back, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2% ownership +/-)
The fact that Zyon McCollum is rostered in just 2% of Sleeper leagues is beyond ridiculous. It’s like a premium New York strip steak being sold for $2, but no one is buying it. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback has been stellar, with an interception in three consecutive weeks. Including two last week against Caleb Williams.
He has started every game this season, played 53 or more snaps in every game, has a combined 35 tackles, and trails only teammate Jacob Parrish in passes defended (14), with 11. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are on bye this week, but to fantasy football managers with roster space, McCollum is a must-add. His week 14-17 schedule has every IDP junkie salivating: week 14 against the Baltimore Ravens with a backup or newly signed quarterback, Week 15 the pass-happy New Orleans Saints, week 16 the Atlanta Falcons whom he intercepted earlier this season, week 17 at home against the pass-heavy Los Angeles Rams. It’s a fantasy football pro move to look ahead and take advantage. Z. McCollum is a perfect example of this.
NFL Week 10 IDP Matchups To Capitalize On
Pittsburgh Steelers vs Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday 8:15 PM ET
Keeanu Benton, Defensive Lineman, PIT Steelers
Keeanu Benton is rostered in less than 1% of Sleeper leagues. Perhaps it is because the Pittsburgh Steelers are coming off of a bye. Or perhaps it’s because he is listed as an interior lineman with playmakers all around him. Either way, it’s ridiculous that someone who has scored 11.75 or more fantasy football points in his last three games is that available.
K. Benton also has three or more tackles in all but one game this season. Now, with a full week to recover, the focus is on their division rival, the Cincinnati Bengals. Benton has 42 or more snaps in three of his last four games, and will have several one-on-one opportunities against a subpar offensive line. Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow has been sacked 15 times this season, including one in their Week 3 meeting. A game the Steelers won, in part to a fumble forced by the Steelers on Burrow. Pick up K. Benton, and plug him in fantasy football lineups for this remarkable Sunday night game.
Miami Dolphins vs Indianapolis Colts, Sunday 1:05 PM ET
Bryce Boettcher, Linebacker, IND Colts
2026 fourth-round selection Bryce Boettcher may not be a name many fantasy football managers know… not even IDP managers. The former Oregon Duck played his first meaningful snaps of the season, more than his six previous weeks combined. The Indianapolis Colts are in a major shift from top to bottom, and are putting their 2025 and ‘26 draft picks into action.
B. Boettcher played 58 snaps last week and rewarded the team with 12 combined tackles. The Colts host the Miami Dolphins for week 10, and Miami prefers to run the ball. They ran on 21 out of 46 plays last week, and were playing from behind for most of the game. They have an opportunity to play with a lead this week and could run 30 or more combined times, a good thing for a tackling machine like B. Boettcher. He is rostered in less than 1% of sleeper leagues. Pick him up with little-to-no FAAB, and play him with confidence in week 10.
Miami Dolphins vs Indianapolis Colts, 1:05 PM ET
Chris Johnson, Defensive Back, Miami Dolphins
The Miami Dolphins at Indianapolis Colts is such a defensive game; there are two IDPs who should shine in week 10. The second is rookie cornerback Chris Johnson. The 27th overall pick is living up to the hype of being the first selection of new Head Coach Jeff Hafley. He has started every game and recorded 42 combined tackles, 3 passes defended, 2 tackles for loss, 1 QB hit, 1 forced fumble, and 1 interception.
This week he plays the turnover factory that is the Indianapolis Colts. Quarterback Daniel Jones has thrown 10 interceptions and lost 3 fumbles. He may not be starting next week, but Anthony Richardson had a net of 0 yards on a 21% snap share, and Riley Leonard is a third-string quarterback for a reason. Look for a big game from the Dolphins defense, and for C. Johnson to have another big play.
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