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Welcome back, IDP Nerds! The Week 10 IDP Start/Sit is here, and we’re getting closer to the fantasy playoffs with every passing week. We’ve had our share of frustrating lineup decisions this season, but the last two weeks have been a step in the right direction. With bye weeks, injuries, and inconsistent performances still giving IDP managers headaches, finding the right matchups can make all the difference. Before we get into this week’s Starts, Sits, and Streamers, let’s take a look at how our Week 9 recommendations performed.
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IDP Start/Sit Accuracy Report
We put together our best week in a while, finishing with eight hits on 11 graded recommendations for a 72.7% accuracy rate. Our Starts continue to carry us, going 4/5 in Week 9. Drake Thomas was our only miss after turning in his worst fantasy performance of the season. Antoine Winfield Jr. was excluded after leaving his game with an injury and not returning.
Our Sits have started to turn things around, finishing 2/3 for the second straight week. K’Lavon Chaisson was our only miss after a forced fumble pushed him over our 10-point threshold. It’s frustrating when one impact play changes the result, but that’s part of what makes predicting IDP production so difficult.
| Category | Week 9 | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Starts | 4/5 (80.0%) | 37/52 (71.2%) |
| Sits | 2/3 (66.7%) | 11/26 (42.3%) |
| Streamers | 2/3 (66.7%) | 16/33 (48.5%) |
| Overall | 8/11 (72.7%) | 64/111 (57.7%) |
Notable Performances: Our Starts finished with an 80% hit rate, while both our Sits and Streamers hit at 66.7%. Chris Johnson was our only streaming miss, falling just 0.5 fantasy points short of our 10-point threshold.
Injury Exclusions: 2 | Antoine Winfield Jr. (DB, Tampa Bay Buccaneers) and Justin Eboigbe (DT, Los Angeles Chargers). Both left their games with injuries and did not return.
Our Streamers finished 2/3 after Eboigbe’s injury exclusion, giving us another week above 60% across all three categories. We’re now sitting at 57.7% accuracy through 111 graded recommendations, with our Starts leading the way at 71.2%. We’ve put together back-to-back weeks above 60%, and hopefully, we can keep that momentum going as we head into Week 10.
Players to Start | Week 10 IDP Fantasy Football
Defensive Line | Week 10 IDP Start/Sit
Mike Green | DL | Baltimore Ravens
Mike Green has started to find his rhythm in Baltimore’s defense, and his increased playing time has been encouraging for IDP managers. Green has scored over 15 fantasy points in two of his last three games, collecting 10 tackles and 1.5 sacks during that stretch. He’s played just 50% of the defensive snaps this season, but that number has climbed to an average of 62% over his last three games. Green has already matched his career high with 3.5 sacks, and with the way he’s been playing lately, I wouldn’t be surprised to see him set a new personal best this week.
Green gets a Monday night matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers, who have been one of the best offenses to target for defensive linemen this season. The Chargers are allowing the second-most pressures (14.9) and sacks (3.9) per game, including three top-15 DL finishes in Week 9 alone. That’s a tough matchup for an offensive line that’s already struggled to protect its quarterback, and Green has been getting more opportunities to make plays. I’m trusting the Ravens EDGE rusher to take advantage of this matchup and deliver another strong fantasy performance in Week 10.
Chop Robinson | DL | Miami Dolphins
We’re going back to a familiar name with Chop Robinson in Week 10. It’s been a frustrating season for IDP managers who expected more from the Miami EDGE rusher, especially with Robinson sitting at DL85 overall. The fantasy production hasn’t been there consistently, but his recent play tells a different story. Since Week 4, Robinson has collected four sacks and recorded at least two tackles in every game. His pressure rate has climbed to nearly 26%, one of the best marks in the NFL, while his 77.3 PFF pass-rush grade ranks 12th among qualifying EDGE defenders. He’s also playing a career-high 62% of Miami’s defensive snaps this season. There’s plenty to like here, even if his season-long fantasy ranking suggests otherwise.
Despite a disappointing Week 9, I’m going right back to Robinson against the Indianapolis Colts. They’ve allowed the 11th-most sacks this season and surrendered 10.3 tackles per game to opposing EDGE defenders over their last three contests. Robinson is still a player who relies heavily on sacks and impact plays, but he’s creating pressure at an impressive rate. That’s exactly what I want to see heading into a matchup against an offensive line that’s struggled to protect its quarterback. I’m willing to trust the Penn State product to bounce back and deliver for IDP managers in Week 10.
Linebacker | Week 10 IDP Start/Sit
Jack Gibbens | LB | Arizona Cardinals
We’re going back to a familiar name in Week 10 with Jack Gibbens. The Arizona Cardinals linebacker has seen his playing time drop from over 90% of the defensive snaps during the first month of the season to around 75% over the past four games. That’s not exactly what you want to see from a starting linebacker, but his tackle production has remained solid. Gibbens has recorded at least seven tackles in three of those four games, including an 11-tackle performance in Week 8. He’s still finding ways to produce for IDP managers despite the reduced playing time.
The matchup against the Los Angeles Rams gives me another reason to trust Gibbens this week. The Rams lead the league in 13 personnel usage, and with Puka Nacua and Davante Adams out for the foreseeable future, we could see them lean even more on their running game. When these teams met in Week 6, Gibbens played 84.5% of the defensive snaps, his highest mark since Week 4, and finished with seven tackles in Arizona’s upset victory. We’ve already seen him handle a bigger workload against this offense, and another game with plenty of tackle opportunities could be exactly what he needs to deliver for IDP managers.
Christian Elliss | LB | New England Patriots
Christian Elliss has taken over as New England’s leading tackler, and he’s quietly putting together another productive season for IDP managers. Elliss ranks as LB24 overall, averaging just under 15 fantasy points per game. He’s not the flashiest linebacker, but he’s consistently finding the football and is on pace for his third consecutive season with at least 80 tackles. He’s also on track to set a new career high in tackles. Elliss has played 96% of the Patriots’ defensive snaps this season, which is exactly the type of opportunity I want from a linebacker I’m trusting in my starting lineup.
Elliss gets a matchup against the Detroit Lions, who have become a much better opponent for fantasy linebackers recently. Detroit ranks 14th in tackles allowed to the position this season but has surrendered 20 tackles per game over its last three contests. Elliss is coming off his first game under double-digit fantasy points since Week 3, and I like his chances to bounce back. With two offenses capable of putting points on the board, this should be a busy afternoon for the Patriots’ defense. I’m trusting Elliss to get back to his usual tackle production in Week 10.
| Player | Pos | Team | Opponent | Call |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Green | DL | BAL | LAC | START |
| Chop Robinson | DL | MIA | IND | START |
| Jack Gibbens | LB | ARI | LAR | START |
| Christian Elliss | LB | NE | DET | START |
| Minkah Fitzpatrick | DB | NYJ | BUF | START |
| Michael Taaffe | DB | MIA | IND | START |
| Jared Verse | DL | CLE | HOU | SIT |
| Ventrell Miller | LB | JAX | TEN | SIT |
| Grant Delpit | DB | CLE | HOU | SIT |
Defensive Backs | Week 10 IDP Start/Sit
Minkah Fitzpatrick | DB | New York Jets
This feels like a gift of a matchup for Minkah Fitzpatrick. The veteran safety has been outstanding since returning to the Jets’ lineup in Week 4, ranking as the DB4 overall during that stretch while averaging 18 fantasy points per game. His tackle production has been exactly what IDP managers want to see, with 10, nine, and eight tackles over his last three games. Fitzpatrick has been one of the most productive defensive backs in fantasy football over the past month, and I don’t see much reason to expect that to change this week.
Now he gets a matchup against the Buffalo Bills, who have allowed the third-most tackles to opposing safeties this season. Buffalo has been even more generous recently, surrendering 18.3 tackles per game to the position over its last three contests, tied for the most in the NFL. Between Fitzpatrick’s recent production and how many opportunities Buffalo has been giving opposing safeties, there’s not much to overthink here. I’m expecting another strong performance from Fitzpatrick and believe he has an excellent chance to finish as a top-12 defensive back in Week 10.
Michael Taaffe | DB | Miami Dolphins
We stay in the AFC East with Michael Taaffe, a rookie safety who has quietly become one of the more reliable options for IDP managers. We highlighted Taaffe as an early-season waiver wire addition, and he’s been delivering ever since. He’s scored at least 11 fantasy points in all eight games this season. He hasn’t reached 20 points in any of those performances, but that kind of consistency is hard to overlook at the defensive back position. Taaffe has played 94% of Miami’s defensive snaps this season and collected 14 tackles over his last two games. He’s not going to win you a matchup by himself, but he’s been a player you can trust to deliver each week.
The matchup against the Indianapolis Colts gives Taaffe a good opportunity to keep that streak alive. Indianapolis has allowed the third-most tackles to opposing safeties this season, and quarterback Daniel Jones has thrown six interceptions over his last four games. Taaffe doesn’t need an interception to deliver for IDP managers, but he’s already shown he can make those plays when the opportunity presents itself. I like his chances of keeping his double-digit scoring streak alive in Week 10, with the potential for an even bigger performance if he can force a turnover.
Players to Sit | Week 10 IDP Fantasy Football
| Player | Pos | Team | Opponent | Why We’re Sitting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Verse | DL | CLE | HOU | No sacks this season + tough matchup for EDGE rushers |
| Ventrell Miller | LB | JAX | TEN | Declining production + unfavorable LB matchup |
| Grant Delpit | DB | CLE | HOU | Inconsistent scoring + limited safety tackle opportunities |
- Jared Verse | DL | Cleveland Browns: It’s getting harder to justify starting Jared Verse every week. The former Defensive Rookie of the Year has played in all nine games this season but sits at DL113 overall, averaging fewer than eight fantasy points per game. Even more concerning is that Verse has yet to record a sack and has collected just four tackles over his last three games. The matchup against Houston isn’t doing him any favors, either. The Texans have allowed fewer than one sack per game over their last three contests and have been one of the tougher matchups for opposing EDGE rushers. I’m fading Verse in Week 10 until he gives us a reason to trust him again.
- Ventrell Miller | LB | Jacksonville Jaguars: I was a big believer in Ventrell Miller after he opened the season with a 30-point performance and followed it up with three more double-digit games. Unfortunately, the production hasn’t been nearly as good since. Miller has topped 10 fantasy points just once over his last four games and has averaged fewer than five tackles per game over his last five contests. The matchup isn’t doing him any favors, either, with the Tennessee Titans allowing the eighth-fewest tackles to opposing linebackers this season. I’m keeping Miller on the bench in Week 10 until we see more consistent production.
- Grant Delpit | DB | Cleveland Browns: It’s not intentional that we keep picking on the Browns, but I don’t love the matchup for veteran safety Grant Delpit this week. The Houston Texans have allowed just 112 tackles to opposing safeties this season, with only eight teams allowing fewer. Delpit hasn’t exactly been a reliable option for IDP managers, either. He’s averaging just 4.3 tackles per game and has scored double-digit fantasy points in consecutive games only once this season. In fact, he’s finished below 10 fantasy points in 44% of his games. If you’re considering Delpit for a starting spot in Week 10, I’d take a look at our streaming options before locking him into your lineup.
IDP Streamers | Week 10 IDP Fantasy Football
DT Streamers: Colby Wooden (New Orleans Saints) has seen his playing time increase throughout the season, going from just 23% of the defensive snaps in Week 1 to 68% in Week 7. He’s averaging a 46% snap share on the season and has recorded at least three tackles in three of his last four games. Wooden gets a favorable Week 10 matchup against the Carolina Panthers, who allow the eighth-most pressures per game this season. Christian Barmore (New England Patriots) is our second DT streamer after scoring double-digit fantasy points in two of his last three games. Barmore has recorded at least half a sack in four straight contests and gets a Detroit Lions offense that has allowed the sixth-most tackles to opposing defensive tackles this season. Both players have shown encouraging recent production and have an opportunity to deliver for IDP managers in Week 10.
CB Streamers: James Pierre (Minnesota Vikings) has put together three straight games with at least 10 fantasy points and gets a favorable matchup against the Green Bay Packers. Green Bay has allowed 16.7 tackles per game to opposing cornerbacks over its last three contests, the most of any team during that stretch. Pierre also had success against the Packers in Week 1, finishing with three tackles and an interception. Jamel Dean (Pittsburgh Steelers) is our second CB streamer after quietly putting together a strong stretch of games. Since Week 6, Dean ranks among the top 10 cornerbacks in fantasy points per game and has collected 16 tackles, an interception, and a forced fumble over his last three contests. He should see plenty of opportunities against a Cincinnati Bengals offense that likes to throw the football, giving him a good chance to keep his recent production going in Week 10.
IDP Hidden Gems | Week 10 IDP Fantasy Football
Before we wrap up, here are five takeaways from Week 9 and what we’ve learned through the first nine weeks of the 2026 NFL season.
- David Bailey’s Rookie Dominance: I don’t think anyone expected David Bailey to be the highest-scoring defensive lineman at the halfway point of the season, let alone the top-scoring IDP overall. The New York Jets rookie has been unbelievable, putting together the type of dominant performances we saw from Myles Garrett last season. Bailey already has five games with at least 20 fantasy points, including two performances of 45 or more. He led all IDP scorers with 51 fantasy points in Week 9. What Bailey is doing as a rookie is ridiculous, and he’s quickly becoming one of the most valuable defensive assets in dynasty fantasy football.
- The Impact of the Daiyan Henley Situation: What a mess this has become for a linebacker who’s only 26 years old. Daiyan Henley went from being the Chargers’ LB1 to potentially joining Denver as their LB2, only for the trade to fall apart less than 24 hours later following concerns with his physical. I can’t remember seeing many situations like this in all my years playing fantasy football. My concern is that the Chargers have already shown they’re potentially willing to move on from Henley, and with the team sitting at 0-8, I wouldn’t be surprised if his season ends early. He’s set to become a free agent after the season, and it’s hard to imagine Los Angeles bringing him back after agreeing to send him to a division rival. From a fantasy perspective, IDP managers haven’t gotten much out of Henley anyway, as he currently sits at LB47 overall.
- Amani Hooker Trade Fallout: One of the biggest IDP storylines at the trade deadline was Amani Hooker heading to Buffalo. The DB8 overall joins a potential Super Bowl contender after collecting 52 tackles and five interceptions, tied for the league lead. Hooker has been on fire recently, scoring at least 30 fantasy points in two of his last three games. He’s a much-needed addition to the Bills’ secondary and should continue to be a valuable weekly starter for IDP managers once he settles into his new role. Back in Tennessee, veteran Tony Adams becomes a player worth watching. Adams scored 47 fantasy points over a two-game stretch while filling in for the injured Kevin Winston earlier this season. If he takes over a full-time role, there’s an opportunity for him to become a useful fantasy option down the stretch.
- Quinnen Williams’ Bounce-Back Season: It’s great to see Quinnen Williams producing at this level again. He was once a fantasy stud with the Jets before a few disappointing seasons, but he’s found new life in Dallas. Williams currently ranks as the DT2 overall behind Jeffery Simmons and sits at DL5 across all defensive linemen. We’ve talked about how frustrating the defensive tackle position has been this season, but the elite players are still delivering. Williams is another example of why investing in high-end pass-rushing defensive tackles can pay off for IDP managers.
- Consistent DL Production: Will Anderson Jr., Greg Rousseau, and Chase Young have been incredibly consistent getting after opposing quarterbacks this season. They’re at the top of the DL position, each averaging at least one sack per game, with Anderson leading the league at 9.5 sacks. As IDP managers, we don’t typically want to rely on sacks and impact plays for consistent fantasy production, but it’s hard to argue with the results when players are delivering week after week. These three have combined for 25.5 sacks, five forced fumbles, and three fumble recoveries this season. That’s the kind of production that can make a real difference in your fantasy lineup.
Final Thoughts | Week 10 IDP Start/Sit
We’re getting closer to the fantasy playoffs, and every lineup decision becomes a little more important from here. With the trade deadline in many dynasty leagues rapidly approaching, now is a good time to evaluate your roster and decide whether you’re making a championship push or building toward next season. Don’t be afraid to make a move that puts your team in a better position.
That wraps up our Week 10 IDP Start/Sit. As always, feel free to reach out with any lineup questions or trade decisions on Twitter/X @Glosser13 or Reddit u/Glosser13. Thanks for reading, and good luck this week, IDP Nerds!
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