Week 10 Lineup Advice: Starts, Sits, Player Debates, and TD Calls (Ep. 1826)

Nov 7, 2025

The hosts tackle tough lineup decisions for Week 10, weighing the merits of players like Alec Pierce and Christian Watson. They debate the viability of Parker Washington and Colston Loveland as valuable roster additions. The discussion heats up with arguments over Alvin Kamara and Ja'Cory Krosky-Merritt, as well as comparing Garrett Wilson to Marvin Harrison Jr. Touchdown predictions include Rico Dowdle and Stefon Diggs, highlighting potential breakout performances. Tune in for insights to optimize your fantasy lineup!

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ADVICE

Lean Toward Metcalf Over Deebo For Now

Prefer DK Metcalf over Deebo Samuel right now due to Deebo's recent downturn.
Lean on players with steadier recent usage rather than reputation alone.

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Prefer Ja'Cory Krosky-Merritt Over Alvin Kamara

Avoid starting Alvin Kamara if possible; Ja'Cory Krosky-Merritt is the preferred option.
Both are risky, but Krosky-Merritt offers more reliable recent usage.

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Choose Downs Over Washington With Jacksonville Uncertainty

Start Josh Downs over Parker Washington unless Brian Thomas Jr. is confirmed out.
Prefer known, stable role over uncertain volume after Jacksonville adds Jacoby Myers.

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Join Ryan Wormeli, Pat Fitzmaurice, and Jake Ciely as they break down Week 10’s toughest start/sit calls!

We examine the viability of starting waiver wire adds like Colston Loveland and Parker Washington and dissect start/sit dilemmas like Parker Washington vs. Josh Downs and Alvin Kamara vs. Jacory Croskey-Merritt. Is Rico Dowdle guaranteed to score a touchdown and why is Jake high on Rome Odunze this week? The 'Pros will tell you!

Timestamps: (May be off due to ads)

Intro - 0:00:00
Starting or Sitting Popular Waiver Adds - 0:00:31
Alec Pierce - 0:00:34
Christian Watson - 0:04:29
Parker Washington - 0:06:34
Colston Loveland - 0:09:36
NFL Teams on Byes - 0:13:27
Plant Your Flag - 0:13:53
Rome Odunze - 0:14:01
Jaxson Dart - 0:16:43
Hard Rock Bet - 0:18:50
Start/Sit Debates - 0:20:11
Breece Hall or Kimani Vidal - 0:20:16
Tyrone Tracy Jr. or Jordan Mason - 0:26:51
R.J. Harvey vs. Tyrone Tracy - 0:29:33
Garrett Wilson or Marvin Harrison Jr. - 0:30:52
Is Garrett Wilson ahead of Nico Collins? - 0:37:01
Deebo Samuel or DK Metcalf - 0:37:54
Alvin Kamara or Jacory Croskey-Merritt - 0:41:21
Parker Washington or Josh Downs - 0:43:59
Travis Etienne or Nico Collins - 0:45:29
Tetairoa McMillan or David Montgomery - 0:47:11
Rachaad White or Chris Olave - 0:50:32
Romeo Doubs or Kenneth Walker - 0:52:42
Jacoby Brissett or J.J. McCarthy - 0:53:47
George Kittle or Oronde Gadsden - 0:56:29
Start/Sit Assistant - 0:59:14
TD Calls - 0:59:37

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