The fantasy football schedule is moving into Week 10 and players like James White, Karlos Williams, Kamar Aiken, Antonio Andrews, Jeremy Langford, Duke Johnson, Wes Welker, Allen Hurns, Landry Jones, Michael Crabtree, Brandon Bolden, Matt Jones and Alfred Blue are potential sleeper picks.
There have been a number of notable injuries over the past couple weeks and that has pushed players into bigger roles for teams. Matt Forte missed last week for the Bears, while Dion Lewis is out for the season for the Patriots. Arian Foster was injured earlier in the season, which pushed Alfred Blue into a bigger role and now with Lewis out for the Pats, expect an uptick from James White and Brandon Bolden. Jeremy Langford had a big game stepping in for Forte, while DeAngelo Williams is starting for the Steelers in place of Le'Veon Bell.
Kamar Aiken has the chance to step up with Steve Smith out for the season, while Landry Jones is going to start for Ben Roethlisberger and could be a spot option for owners this week. Lewis injured his ACL for the Patriots and is now out for the season and that likely means LeGarrette Blount will start for New England. According to ESPN Boston, James White should get the chance to step up into the Lewis role, while Bolden also could see increased touches.
Josh McDaniels said to CSNNE.com that White "continues to get better" and that he will have an "opportunity" to "play a bit more" with Lewis out. Fantasy owners should look at White as the better option for now and see how the Patriots use White and Bolden against the Giants on Sunday. Langford did not get the start for the Bears over Ka'Deem Carey, but he basically was the starting running back after out touching Carey by 14. Langford had over 140 total yards and had 72 rushing yards with a touchdown and he is worth using for fantasy owners until Matt Forte returns from injury.
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Karlos Williams returned from a concussion and had a strong game for the Bills, going for 110 yards and two touchdowns against the Dolphins. The Bills have a short week and with LeSean McCoy dealing with a shoulder injury, Williams could have another solid game. McCoy is expected to play, but if he is limited at all, the Bills have been willing to use Williams like a starter this season.
Wes Welker may not end up doing much after signing with the Rams, but he is a low risk, high upside option for owners in deeper leagues. Welker has always been a possession type receiver and with the Rams offense the way it is right now, he could put up some numbers this week with Stedman Bailey out with a suspension. The team plays against the Bears this week. Allen Hurns, Michael Crabtree, Landry Jones and Duke Johnson are also solid picks this week. Hurns could be out with a foot injury, but if he can play, he should start as he has put up solid numbers for the Jags this season.
