Three NFL teams enter Week 10 with significantly altered receiving corps due to injuries and trades. The Los Angeles Rams are without Puka Nacua (knee), the Arizona Cardinals lack Michael Wilson (neck), and the Indianapolis Colts traded Keenan Allen to San Francisco and Josh Downs to Kansas City. As a result, none of the remaining receivers for those three teams are recommended as starters in most fantasy leagues, though deeper formats offer some sleeper potential.
Rams, Cardinals, Colts Receiving Situations
With Nacua sidelined, Rams receivers Tutu Atwell and Konata Mumpfield become viable options against Arizona. Atwell is preferred over Mumpfield; when Nacua missed five games earlier in 2024, Atwell scored at least 11.1 PPR points in four of those outings and averaged 6.8 targets per game. Mumpfield had a strong Week 3 at Denver with four catches for 93 yards and a touchdown on eight targets. The Rams are expected to lean heavily on their running backs and tight ends.
For the Cardinals, the top three receivers are Reggie Virgil, Simi Fehoko, and Devin Duvernay, none of whom are worth starting in most formats, especially with rookie quarterback Carson Beck making his first NFL start. The only Arizona pass-catcher recommended is tight end Trey McBride.
In Indianapolis, only tight end Tyler Warren is trustworthy against Miami. The Colts' new receivers — Laquon Treadwell, Deion Burks, Ashton Dulin, and Anthony Gould — are unlikely to produce given Daniel Jones' struggles connecting with Allen and Downs earlier this season.
Wide Receivers to Start
DJ Moore (BUF) — Projected 11.6 points, WR21. Despite a down game in Week 9, Moore faces a Jets defense that has allowed six receivers to score at least 13.6 PPR points this season, including one in five of the past six games.
Jalen Coker (CAR) — Projected 11.2 points, WR18. After three quiet games, Coker should rebound against a Saints defense that has allowed two receiver duos to score 13.4+ PPR points in the same game twice this season.
Demario Douglas (NE) — Projected 10.7 points, WR20. Douglas has scored at least 15.2 PPR points in four of his last five games, including four touchdowns. With A.J. Brown (knee) out, Douglas is a solid No. 2 fantasy receiver against a Lions defense allowing a wide receiver to score 12+ PPR points in seven of eight games.
KC Concepcion (CLE) — Projected 8.7 points, WR27, and Denzel Boston (CLE) — Projected 9.4 points, WR25. Both rookies are low-end No. 2 options against a Texans defense that ranks second in most fantasy points allowed to opposing receivers and has allowed four receiver duos to score 12.3+ PPR points in the same game.
Sleepers (Deeper Leagues)
Jordyn Tyson (NO) — Projected 10.7 points, WR31. The rookie made his debut in Week 9 with four catches for 30 yards on five targets. Facing a Panthers defense that has allowed nine receivers to score 12.7+ PPR points in the past five games, Tyson is a high-end No. 3 option.
Wan'Dale Robinson (TEN) — Projected 8.8 points, WR32. If Carnell Tate (shoulder) remains out, Robinson becomes a high-end No. 3 receiver against a Jaguars defense that has allowed 10 receivers to score 11.3+ PPR points.
Keenan Allen (SF) — Now with the 49ers, Allen faces Dallas in back-to-back games. With Brock Purdy and potential absences of Mike Evans (Achilles) and Deebo Samuel (hamstring), Allen is a high-end No. 3 receiver against a Cowboys defense allowing nine receivers to score 11.9+ PPR points.
Josh Downs (KC) — Projected 7.5 points, WR40. In his Chiefs debut against Atlanta, Downs could benefit from Patrick Mahomes and Andy Reid. The Falcons have allowed 10 receivers to score 14.6+ PPR points, including four sets of teammates.
Wide Receivers to Sit
Tre Tucker (LV) — Projected 9.4 points, WR34. With new quarterback Fernando Mendoza, Tucker has struggled in his last two games (four catches, 55 yards, 0 TD). Facing a Seahawks defense that ranks first in fewest fantasy points allowed to receivers, Tucker is not recommended even in three-receiver leagues.
Caleb Douglas (MIA) — Projected 9.6 points, WR30. With Kyle McCord starting for injured Malik Willis, and the Colts ranking 11th in fewest fantasy points allowed to receivers, Douglas is only a low-end starter in three-receiver leagues.
Stefon Diggs (WAS) — Projected 11.7 points, WR29. Diggs has scored 8.5 PPR points or less in games without a touchdown and has exactly three catches in each of his last two games. He is only a starter in three-receiver leagues, needing a touchdown to pay off.
DK Metcalf (PIT) — Projected 10.6 points, WR22. Metcalf has been quiet in his last two games (three catches, 60 yards, 0 TD) and hasn't scored since Week 3 against Cincinnati. He is a three-receiver league start but should not be overvalued.
