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10 RB sleepers to target for fantasy football Week 10

By Frankie Licausi

Oct 16, 2022; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Rams running back Kyren Williams (23) carries the ball during the second half against the Carolina Panthers at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 16, 2022; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Rams running back Kyren Williams (23) carries the ball during the second half against the Carolina Panthers at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 23, 2022; Santa Clara, California, USA; Kansas City Chiefs running back Jerick McKinnon (1) catches a pass for a 34-yard-gain against the San Francisco 49ers in the third quarter at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 23, 2022; Santa Clara, California, USA; Kansas City Chiefs running back Jerick McKinnon (1) catches a pass for a 34-yard-gain against the San Francisco 49ers in the third quarter at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports /

8. Jerick McKinnon, Kansas City Chiefs

The Kansas City backfield is a fantasy football nightmare. They have three backs splitting time in what is a low-volume rushing attack. The only constant has been Jerick McKinnon being the surefire passing down back, which allows him to lead the Chiefs’ running backs in snaps.

McKinnon hasn’t done a whole lot with his gigantic snap share in the passing game, but in an explosive offense like the Chiefs’, he will eventually see work. McKinnon is an interesting sleeper in PPR leagues as he has shown the most explosiveness among Kansas City backs.

7. Latavius Murray, Denver Broncos

Since joining the Broncos in Week 6, he’s averaged just over 12 carries a game and has generally operated as the lead back for the Broncos. Even with the addition of Edmonds to the team, Murray should retain his surprisingly-high volume, even if the passing down work is nonexistent.

Murray faces a stout Tennessee run defense this week, but with fantasy managers searching for volume at the position, you could do worse than Murray as a low-ceiling flex option, who will be heavily relying on a touchdown to be fantasy-relevant.