Fantasy Football Sleeper Picks: Week 10

Fantasy Football Sleeper Picks: Week 10

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Locker is expected to return to the starting lineup after missing six games with a shoulder injury. The Dolphins have a reputation for being a solid defensive team, but opposing teams are passing at will against them due to injuries in the secondary. Miami ranks 31st with an average of 316.8 passing yards against and every visiting quarterback -- Carson Palmer, Mark Sanchez and Sam Bradford, not Drew Brees, Aaron Rodgers and Tom Brady -- has thrown for at least 300 yards in Miami this season.

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The NFL's fourth-rated passer is still available in more than half of all fantasy leagues. While the Rams are a middle-of-the-pack team against passing yardage, they've been lit up for nine passing touchdowns over the past three games. In his last game Smith found Michael Crabtree twice and Randy Moss once for scores. Add an overdue-to-produce Vernon Davis to the mix and Smith makes sense for those who need to replace Aaron Rodgers or RGIII this weekend.

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The good news is that Philip Rivers and Vincent Jackson will be on the same field again. The bad news is that this time they'll be on opposite sidelines. The previously struggling Rivers clicked last time out against Kansas City, completing a franchise record 90 percent of his pass attempts (18-for-20), and should do well against a Tampa Bay team that is the league's easiest defense to throw against at 330.6 yards per game.

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Quickly becoming a folk hero among the 12th Man set, Wilson has been nothing short of spectacular when lacing up his cleats in the Pacific Northwest, posting a nine-to-zero touchdown-to-interception ratio with a rating of 120.2, both the best for any 2012 passer at home.

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Both Darren McFadden and Mike Goodson suffered high-ankle sprains last week against Tampa Bay, making Reece the rare fullback with fantasy potential. Although he hasn't gained a single rushing yard this season, he has a career 4.9-yards-per-carry average and could have significant value both running and receiving against a depleted Ravens defense that's given up an average of 174.7 rushing yards over its last three games.

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With Pittsburgh's offensive line playing as well as it has been, it hasn't mattered which running back has carried the ball. Dwyer missed last week with a pulled quad but had run for 229 yards in his two previous games. Fair warning: If the Steelers adhere to their depth chart, Redman will get more touches than Dwyer, but both should get plenty of touches against the Chiefs.

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The Raiders don't usually give up an inordinate amount of yards on the ground, but Doug Martin shredded them last week for four scores. This week, the unit will face the man to whom Martin is most often compared: Ray Rice. The Ravens have been running the ball to help their battered defense, which is affording Rice's backup more carries. Pierce, who set a career high with seven rushes and his first touchdown last week against Cleveland, will get another opportunity to produce.

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Seeing action for the first time this season, Ivory looked like the best back on the field for the Saints, driving his way through the Eagles for 48 yards and a score. The most rugged back in the timeshare with Pierre Thomas and Mark Ingram should deliver more smash-mouth running against the Falcons, who have allowed eight rushing touchdowns this season, seven of which came from within five yards.

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Miami has had trouble handling small, fast receivers like Jeremy Kerley, Andre Roberts and T.Y. Hilton, which bodes well for Wright: He fits the mold and is expected to play despite suffering an elbow injury last week. Due in large part to the Dolphins' strong rushing defense, Miami's opponents have thrown the ball a league-high 44.5 times per contest, so there will be plenty of opportunities for Locker and Wright.

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The talent has always been there for Alexander, but his inability to stay healthy hampered him early in his career. At 6-foot-5, he's a very tough cover for the Bucs, who have been challenged against the likes of Darrius Heyward-Bey and Marques Colston in recent weeks.

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Much like last season, the Patriots are winning despite a vulnerable defense. New England has given up 17 passing touchdowns over eight games and Ryan Fitzpatrick ranks eighth in the NFL with 15 touchdown tosses. Over the past two games Jones has carried significant value, averaging 13.6 points in PPR leagues, making him a great bye-week filler for the Packers or Larry Fitzgerald.

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Myers, perhaps the most underrated tight end in the league, is looking to follow up his two-touchdown breakout game with another strong showing. Once murderous against tight ends, the Ravens have allowed big fantasy games to Brent Celek, Jason Witten and Owen Daniels, all of whom caught at least six balls for 50yards. With the Raiders' backfield in flux, Myers may be the team's best bet to move the chains down the field. Expect a busy day.

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Miller has come alive with downfield plays the past few weeks, catching balls of at least 20 yards in three of his last five games and adding a 16-yard score. The Jets have allowed six touchdowns to enemy tight ends this season, tied with the Broncos for third most behind the seven surrendered by the Redskins and Titans, so Miller is worth starting in a pinch.