10 RB sleepers to target for fantasy football Week 10
By Dustin Baker
3. Duke Johnson (HOU)
Game: Houston Texans and Cleveland Browns (Sunday, 11/15, 1:00 pm EST)
Check your Johnsons!
David Johnson is in the concussion protocol for the days leading up to Week 10. His Johnson-mate, Duke, is presumed to take on some of the workload in David’s potential absence. And even if David plays, Duke may get more attention this week because of a David pitch count.
Each week the Texans step foot on a football field, they are a squad led by Deshaun Waston and capable of knocking off good teams. The Browns are, for the most part, one of those good football teams and exit a bye week with visions of wins. Should the Texans nab a road victory over Baker Mayfield and the Browns, they will likely need to establish the run to an extent. That’s where Duke Johnson enters the chat.
4. J.D. McKissic (WAS)
Game: Washington Football Team at Detroit Lions (Sunday, 11/15, 1:00 pm EST)
Two non-playoff teams face off in the Motor City. The Football Team’s usual starter, Antonio Gibson, is banged up, and it appears McKissic will be “the guy” in Week 10. His sleeper status is a delicious one as he catches the ball out of the backfield. What’s more, Washington’s quarterback will be the NFL’s Lazarus, Alex Smith. While in Kansas City, Smith built a reputation on safe, short passes, which are generally quite effective. McKissic is a perfect candidate to support that style of passing.
Cleveland surrenders 16.2 PPR points per game to running backs. That’s average. Let’s do McKissic.