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Kenneth Walker’s scorching 2026 fantasy campaign is on pause for at least one week.
Walker missed Friday’s practice with a groin injury, and then the team ruled him out yesterday for today’s game vs. the Falcons.
So what does it mean?
Emmett Johnson is atTop-6 RB play in Week 10. We have him projected for 15.2 points in 0.5 PPR:
Put another way—he is a must-start. If you’ve been stashing him on your bench, this is the exact moment you’ve been waiting for. The Chiefs are favorites, the Falcons give up the 6th-biggest boost to opposing RBs, and Johnson has already flashed a versatile skill set. There’s no need to waste any more time on this …
Walker could miss the next two weeks. Assuming the Chiefs take care of business today and Johnson plays well, they likely won’t feel the need to rush Walker back in Week 11, when the Chiefs will be big home favorites vs. the Cardinals. My guess would be the team has circled the Thanksgiving game against the Bills as the target date for his return.
The DFS slate has been flipped on its head. Johnson is $4,700 on DraftKings and $5,100 on FanDuel. He’s a nearly impossible fade on either site unless you have extremely large cojones and/or a crystal ball.
For other overnight news—including updates on a shakeup to the Saints backfield and the Patriots RBs (who play in Munich at 9:30 am ET)—check out Zain’s piece rounding up all of the injuries, coachspeak, and news to help you win this week:
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Around the Watercooler
We made it to Sunday of Week 10. Here’s the latest fantasy and NFL gossip, news, memes and more from your favorite football nerds …
📊 Matthew’s rankings for Week 10 rankings. Always FREE.
❓ Matthew & Cupps take your Week 10 lineup questions. Live at NOON ET.
🏈 Before you set your Week 10 lineups … check out our fantasy game breakdowns.
🤝 Trade for players who just got moved? Some players moved in trade value.
⬆️⬇️ Upgrades & downgrades at all positions. Freedman’s Favorites & Fades.
💪 Year 2 QB is looking to smash today. Is his ranking too low?
🔥 Is this star QB heating up? Man, it’s hard to deny him.
📫 Start Jordan Love or Jared Goff? Dip into Kendall’s Week 10 mailbag.
👻 Lucky 7 WRs gonna score? Don’t be scared, it can happen.
🙌 London falling? Rough matchup.
Rankings Updates For Week 10: Cowboys Star Shines
It’s Week 10, and the byes are back with four teams sitting out several fantasy stars—Bears, Broncos, Bucs and Eagles. Matt LaMarca surveyed the late-week rankings to see who’s moving up, down and in some cases out entirely of the rankings to help you set your lineup.
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