Fantasy football start ’em sit ’em strategy is a pivotal part of the game. It revolves around the weekly challenge of deciding which players from your fantasy team should be in action and who should take a backseat. These decisions are influenced by a range of factors, including match-ups, player injuries, and recent performance.
“Start ’em” signifies players who deserve a spot in your starting lineup because they either have favorable match-ups or have been in great form recently. Conversely, “sit ’em” refers to players who should be benched because they are facing tough opponents or have shown inconsistent performance.
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To make informed choices, it’s crucial to delve into statistics, consider expert opinions, and gain insights into player conditions. However, fantasy football always has an element of unpredictability. Even the most promising players can have off-days, while underappreciated ones can unexpectedly shine.
Therefore, maintaining flexibility and being open to adjusting your start ’em sit ’em decisions during the season is essential. Continuously keeping tabs on player news and updates and evaluating your team’s overall performance can help you optimize your fantasy football experience. Ultimately, your fantasy team’s success hinges on your ability to determine which players to start and sit each week accurately.
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Fantasy Football Start ‘Em Sit ‘Em Week 10: Quarterbacks
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Must Starts
| # | Player | Team |
| 1 | Josh Allen | 23.4 |
| 2 | Joe Burrow | 19.7 |
| 3 | Lamar Jackson | 17.9 |
| 4 | Justin HerbertP | 17.6 |
| 5 | Dak Prescott | 17.5 |
| 6 | Jared Goff | 16.4 |
| 7 | C.J. Stroud | 16.4 |
| 8 | Sam Howell | 16.4 |
| 9 | Trevor Lawrence | 16.3 |
| 10 | Geno Smith | 16 |
Must Avoid
Some players who have fallen out of the top-20 Fantasy Football QB Rankings include: Taylor Heinicke (Falcons), Zach Wilson (Jets), Kenny Pickett (Steelers), and Tyson Bagent (Bears).
For more advice on who to start check out 4for4’s who should I start tool to compare the following quarterback pairings;
- Russell Wilson vs. Will Levis
- Mac Jones vs. Kenny Pickett
- Baker Mayfield vs. Trevor Lawrence
- Dak Prescott vs. Brock Purdy
- Joshua Dobbs vs. Kyler Murray
- Baker Mayfield vs. Will Levis
- Kyler Murray vs. Trevor Lawrence
- Brock Purdy vs. C.J. Stroud
- Lamar Jackson vs. Kyler Murray
- Deshaun Watson vs. Joshua Dobbs
- Trevor Lawrence vs. Will Levis
- Kyler Murray vs. Russell Wilson
Fantasy Football Start ‘Em Sit ‘Em Week 10: Running Backs
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Must Starts
| # | Player | FF Pts |
| 1 | Christian McCaffrey | 18.7 |
| 2 | Breece Hall | 18 |
| 3 | Jonathan Taylor | 17.8 |
| 4 | Austin Ekeler | 17.3 |
| 5 | Travis Etienne | 17.3 |
| 6 | Tony Pollard | 16.4 |
| 7 | Joe Mixon | 16.3 |
| 8 | Josh Jacobs | 15.5 |
| 9 | Kenneth Walker | 15.5 |
| 10 | Alvin Kamara | 15.3 |
| 11 | Derrick Henry | 14.8 |
| 12 | Bijan Robinson | 14.3 |
| 13 | Javonte Williams | 14.1 |
| 14 | Saquon Barkley | 14 |
| 15 | Rachaad White | 13.7 |
| 16 | David Montgomery | 13.5 |
| 17 | Rhamondre Stevenson | 13.5 |
| 18 | Aaron Jones | 12.6 |
| 19 | James Cook | 12.6 |
| 20 | Najee Harris | 11.8 |
| 21 | James Conner | 11.4 |
| 22 | Jaylen Warren | 11.3 |
| 23 | D’Onta Foreman | 11.2 |
| 24 | Jahmyr Gibbs | 10.7 |
| 25 | Gus Edwards | 10.6 |
| 26 | Brian Robinson | 10 |
Must Avoid
Some players who have fallen out of the top 36 Fantasy Football RB Rankings include Roschon Johnson (Bears), Jaleel McLaughlin (Broncos), Antonio Gibson (Commanders), and Latavius Murray (Bills).
For more advice on who to start check out 4for4’s who should I start tool to compare the following running back pairings;
- Gus Edwards vs. Chuba Hubbard
- Chuba Hubbard vs. D’Onta Foreman
- D’Onta Foreman vs. Rhamondre Stevenson
- Chuba Hubbard vs. D’Onta Foreman
- Jaylen Warren vs. Rhamondre Stevenson
- Rhamondre Stevenson vs. Javonte Williams
- Breece Hall vs. Rhamondre Stevenson
- Rhamondre Stevenson vs. James Cook
- Javonte Williams vs. Jerome Ford
- Rhamondre Stevenson vs. Bijan Robinson
- Saquon Barkley vs. Tony Pollard
- Devin Singletary vs. Zack Moss
- Aaron Jones vs. James Cook
Fantasy Football Start ‘Em Sit ‘Em Week 10: Wide Receivers
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Must Starts
| # | Player | FF Pts |
| 1 | Ja’Marr Chase | 17.5 |
| 2 | CeeDee Lamb | 16.3 |
| 3 | Keenan Allen | 16 |
| 4 | Stefon Diggs | 15.9 |
| 5 | Amon-Ra St. Brown | 15.9 |
| 6 | Brandon Aiyuk | 12.6 |
| 7 | Mike Evans | 12.3 |
| 8 | DeAndre Hopkins | 12 |
| 9 | Adam Thielen | 12 |
| 10 | Garrett Wilson | 12 |
| 11 | Michael Pittman Jr. | 11.9 |
| 12 | Terry McLaurin | 11.9 |
| 13 | Tee Higgins | 11.8 |
| 14 | Christian Kirk | 11.8 |
| 15 | Nico Collins | 11.7 |
| 16 | Chris Olave | 11.7 |
| 17 | DK Metcalf | 11.6 |
| 18 | Tank Dell | 11.6 |
| 19 | Marquise Brown | 11.4 |
| 20 | D.J. Moore | 11.3 |
| 21 | Tyler Lockett | 11.1 |
| 22 | Amari Cooper | 11.1 |
| 23 | Jordan Addison | 11 |
| 24 | Davante Adams | 10.7 |
| 25 | Diontae Johnson | 10.6 |
| 26 | Deebo Samuel | 10 |
| 27 | Calvin Ridley | 9.8 |
| 28 | Chris Godwin | 9.6 |
| 29 | Jahan Dotson | 9.5 |
| 30 | Courtland Sutton | 9.5 |
| 31 | George Pickens | 9.5 |
| 32 | Jerry Jeudy | 8.8 |
| 33 | Jakobi Meyers | 8.7 |
| 34 | Demario Douglas | 8.7 |
| 35 | Zay Flowers | 8.5 |
| 36 | Gabe Davis | 8.5 |
Must Avoid
Some players who have fallen out of the top-36 Fantasy Football WR Rankings include: Noah Brown (Texans), Michael Wilson (Cardinals), Rashid Shaheed (Saints), and Romeo Doubs (Packers).
For more advice on who to start check out 4for4’s who should I start tool to compare the following wide receiver pairings;
- Jahan Dotson vs. Christian Watson
- DJ Moore vs. Nico Collins
- Tee Higgins vs. Brandon Aiyuk
- Jahan Dotson vs. Tank Dell
- Nico Collins vs. Gabe Davis
- Drake London vs. Courtland Sutton
- Zay Flowers vs. Diontae Johnson
- Nico Collins vs. Amari Cooper
- Tank Dell vs. DeAndre Hopkins
- DK Metcalf vs. Jerry Jeudy
- Rashid Shaheed vs. Diontae Johnson
- Gabe Davis vs. Diontae Johnson
Fantasy Football Start ‘Em Sit ‘Em Week 10: Tight Ends
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Must Starts
| # | Player | FF Pts |
| 1 | Mark Andrews | 11.1 |
| 2 | Sam LaPorta | 10.7 |
| 3 | T.J. Hockenson | 10.6 |
| 4 | Dalton Kincaid | 9.8 |
| 5 | Dalton Schultz | 9.8 |
| 6 | Evan Engram | 9.6 |
| 7 | George Kittle | 9 |
| 8 | Taysom Hill | 9 |
| 9 | Trey McBride | 8.9 |
| 10 | Jake Ferguson | 8 |
Must Avoid
Some players who have fallen out of the top-30 Fantasy Football TE Rankings include: Donald Parham (Chargers), Tanner Hudson (Bengals), Josh Oliver (Vikings), and Luke Schoonmaker (Cowboys).
For more advice on who to start check out 4for4’s who should I start tool to compare the following tight end pairings;
- Taysom Hill vs. Dalton Schultz
- Gerald Everett vs. Luke Musgrave
- Taysom Hill vs. Trey McBride
- Gerald Everett vs. Cade Otton
- Evan Engram vs. Trey McBride
- Cade Otton vs. Luke Musgrave
- Kyle Pitts vs. Trey McBride
- Cade Otton vs. Jonnu Smith
- George Kittle vs. Taysom Hill
- Logan Thomas vs. Dalton Schultz
- Cole Kmet vs. Kyle Pitts
- David Njoku vs. Cade Otton
Fantasy Football Start ‘Em Sit ‘Em Week 10: Kickers
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Must Starts
| # | Player | FF Pts |
| 1 | Brandon Aubrey | 8.4 |
| 2 | Tyler Bass | 8.1 |
| 3 | Evan McPherson | 8.1 |
| 4 | Jason Myers | 7.9 |
| 5 | Jake Moody | 7.6 |
| 6 | Blake Grupe | 7.5 |
| 7 | Justin Tucker | 7.5 |
| 8 | Younghoe Koo | 7.4 |
| 9 | Cameron Dicker | 7.4 |
| 10 | Brandon McManus | 7.4 |
Must Avoid
Some options who have fallen out of the top-20 Fantasy Football Kicker Rankings include: Nick Folk (Titans), Anders Carlson (Packers), Eddy Pineiro (Panthers), and Dustin Hopkins (Browns).
For more advice on who to start check out 4for4’s who should I start tool to compare the following kicker pairings
- Greg Zuerlein vs. Blake Grupe
- Brandon McManus vs. Blake Grupe
- Riley Patterson vs. Cameron Dicker
- Younghoe Koo vs. Evan McPherson
- Brandon McManus vs. Cameron Dicker
- Younghoe Koo vs. Brandon Aubrey
- Jason Myers vs. Daniel Carlson
- Blake Grupe vs. Younghoe Koo
- Brandon Aubrey vs. Daniel Carlson
- Tyler Bass vs. Matt Gay
- Riley Patterson vs. Brandon McManus
- Dustin Hopkins vs. Brandon McManus
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