CBS Sports has released its Week 10 fantasy football start 'em, sit 'em analysis for running backs, highlighting key matchups and player trends. Tony Pollard headlines the start recommendations despite a difficult matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars, who rank third in fewest fantasy points allowed to opposing running backs. Pollard has scored at least 28.7 PPR points in each of his past two games against Cleveland and Cincinnati, and with Tyjae Spears (knee) still missing practice, Pollard's expanded passing-game role makes him a top-20 fantasy running back this week.
Running Backs to Start
Blake Corum (Rams) is recommended as a No. 2 fantasy option against Arizona, having scored at least 11.8 PPR points in five consecutive games with a touchdown in each. Woody Marks (Texans) gets the nod as a No. 2 back against Cleveland, which has allowed a running back at least 13 PPR points in seven of eight games. Seattle's Zach Charbonnet and Jadarian Price both project as No. 2 options against Las Vegas, the league's third-most generous defense to running backs. Audric Estime (Saints) has scored at least 14.7 PPR points in three straight games and faces Carolina, which has allowed a running back at least 15 PPR points in five consecutive games. Cam Skattebo (Giants) is favored as a No. 2 back against Washington with Devin Singletary struggling and Tyrone Tracy Jr. on IR.
Sleepers and Flex Options
Rachaad White (Commanders) faces a Giants defense allowing at least 12.9 PPR points to a running back in six of eight games. Rico Dowdle (Steelers) returns from bye with two straight games of 11.6+ PPR points and shares work with Jaylen Warren against Cincinnati. Chris Rodriguez Jr. (Jaguars) has scored a touchdown in each of his past two games and can serve as a flex option alongside Bhayshul Tuten against Tennessee.
Sit Candidates and Bust Alert
Corey Kiner (Patriots) draws a brutal matchup against Detroit, which ranks second in fewest fantasy points allowed to running backs and hasn't allowed a rushing touchdown since Week 4. Quinshon Judkins (Browns) has yet to score double-digit PPR points without a touchdown and faces Houston. Tyler Allgeier (Cardinals) struggled with 17 carries for 46 yards in Week 9 and faces the Rams, who rank fourth in fewest points allowed to running backs. Omarion Hampton (Chargers) has scored 7.9 PPR points or fewer in four straight games and faces Baltimore's ninth-ranked run defense. Ashton Jeanty (Raiders) receives a bust alert after consecutive games of 10.3 PPR points or fewer and faces Seattle with quarterback uncertainty.
