Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Running Backs Fantasy Football Week 10: Take Up Josh Jacobs

After two so-so games, Josh Jacobs will take advantage of the Colts in Week 10.

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Fabs Top 10 Running Backs
1. Saquon Barkley vs. Texans
2. Christian McCaffrey vs. Chargers
3. Austin Ekeler at 49ers
4. Derrick Henry vs. Broncos
5. Travis Etienne at Chiefs
6. Alvin Kamara at Steelers
7. Ken Walker vs. Buccaneers (Munich)
8. Josh Jacobs vs. Colts
9. Nick Chubb at Dolphins
10. Dameon Pierce at Giants

Byes: Bengals, Jets, Patriots, Ravens

Week 10 Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em: QUARTERBACKS | RUNNING BACKS | WIDE RECEIVERS | TIGHT ENDS | KICKERS & TEAM DEFENSES

Week 10 Start ‘Em: Running Backs

Start of the Week

Josh Jacobs vs. Colts (4:05 p.m. ET, CBS): Jacobs has had two mediocre weeks in a row, scoring a combined 19.1 fantasy points with no touchdowns. I'd keep the faith in him this week, though, as Jacobs has a favorable matchup against the Colts. Their defense has allowed at least 16.8 fantasy points to an opposing running back in three straight games, including 20.7 points to Antonio Gibson back in Week 8.

SI Sportsbook Player Prop: Jacobs over 90.5 rushing yards (-125)

Start ‘Em

Jamaal Williams at Bears (1 p.m. ET, Fox): Williams has been Detroit's lead back over the last two weeks, seeing a 40.7% touch share compared to D'Andre Swift's 16.5%. Both players are worth a look this week, though, as the Lions face a Bears defense that's allowed seven different backs to score 16-plus points. Moreover, Chicago has surrendered the sixth-most points to backs in their last four weeks.

David Montgomery vs. Lions (1 p.m. ET, Fox): Montgomery has been tough to trust, scoring single-digit points in three of his last four games while splitting the workload with Khalil Herbert. Still, he's a viable flex starter in a positive matchup against the Lions. Their defense has allowed 13-plus fantasy points to six different running backs, including four who have scored more than 17 points.

SI Sportsbook Player Props: Montgomery over 56.5 rushing yards (-125)

Antonio Gibson at Eagles (Mon. 8:15 p.m. ET, ESPN): Gibson was a popular option in fantasy leagues last week with J.D. McKissic out, but he produced a mere 6.7 points in a loss to the Vikings. Still, he's a viable RB2 or flex option against an Eagles defense that just allowed 139 rushing yards to Dameon Pierce. Gibson is a risk, but  he'll see enough touches to be productive in this NFC East battle.

Jeff Wilson Jr. vs. Browns (1 p.m. ET, CBS): Wilson won't be a true featured back with Raheem Mostert in the Miami backfield, but he did lead the team with a 27.3% touch share and 16.2 fantasy points in last week's win over the Bears. Next up is a date with the Browns, who have allowed the fourth-most points to runners. Wilson is a viable flex option in most leagues in this old school AFC contest.

More Starts
• Leonard Fournette vs. Seahawks (Munich, 9:30 a.m. ET, NFL Network)
• Miles Sanders vs. Commanders (Mon. 8:15 p.m. ET, ESPN)
• Tony Pollard at Packers (4:25 p.m. ET, Fox)

SI Sportsbook Player Prop: Fournette over 43.5 rushing yards (-125)

DFS Bargains
• Dameon Pierce at Giants ($6,300)
• Jamaal Williams at Bears ($5,900)
• Jeff Wilson Jr. vs. Browns ($5,500)

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Week 10 Sit ‘Em: Running Backs

Sit of the Week

Najee Harris vs. Saints (1 p.m. ET, Fox): Harris has been one of the biggest duds in fantasy football, scoring just 10.9 points per game after being a first-round pick in most drafts. I’d fade or flex him (at best), as he’s seen just 16.5 touches per game and is averaging a mere 3.3 yards per rushing attempt. Harris has also lost some touches to Jaylen Warren, making him even less attractive for fantasy managers.

Sit ‘Em

James Conner at Rams (4:25 p.m. ET, Fox): Conner returned to action last week and looked good, but he scored a modest 11.4 points in a loss to the Seahawks. I'd beware of this week's matchup against the Rams, who have been tough on running backs. In fact, their defense hasn't allowed more than 14.6 points to any enemy runner not named Christian McCaffrey. Conner is a flex at best.

Clyde Edwards-Helaire vs. Jaguars (1 p.m. ET, CBS): Edwards-Helaire has a nice matchup on paper this week against the Jaguars, but he's nearly impossible to trust based on his usage (or lack thereof). He's failed to score more than 9.2 points in four straight games, and his touch percentage has dropped in five straight weeks (a season-low 8.1% against the Titans). CEH is almost droppable now.

Devin Singletary vs. Vikings (1 p.m. ET, Fox): Singletary's totals have sunk in recent weeks, as he's been held to fewer than 10 points in three of his last four games. He also saw just 30% of the touches last week after the addition of Nyheim Hines, which was his lowest total since Week 5. I'd beware of Singletary against a Vikings defense that's allowed the fewest fantasy points to backs since Week 6.

A.J. Dillon vs. Cowboys (4:25 p.m. ET, Fox): Dillon could see some more burn this week with Aaron Jones (ankle) banged up, but I'd have a tough time trusting him as more than a low flex option. The Cowboys defense is tough on backs, allowing the fourth-fewest points per game to the position this season. The Packers offense is also a mess, and Dillon hasn't lived up to his heightened fantasy expectations.

More Sits
• Melvin Gordon at Titans (1 p.m. ET, CBS)
• Darrell Henderson vs. Cardinals (4:25 p.m. ET, Fox)
• Kareem Hunt at Dolphins (1 p.m. ET, CBS)

DFS Fades
• James Conner at Rams ($6,200)
• Clyde Edwards-Helaire vs. Jaguars ($5,800)
• Devin Singletary vs. Vikings ($5,600)

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