Week 10 fantasy stars who were likely unowned, including Sam Darnold

Sam Darnold did not turn the ball over in Week 10. [Image Source: Flickr | KA Sports Photos]
Sam Darnold did not turn the ball over in Week 10. [Image Source: Flickr | KA Sports Photos]

Sam Darnold, Brian Hill, and Darius Slayton all had productive fantasy performances in Week 10.

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As we do each week, let’s take a look at the players in the NFL who has productive fantasy performances but were not owned in many leagues.

Every week, one quarterback, two running backs, two wide receivers, and one tight end will be highlighted. In order to be eligible for inclusion, the player must have been owned in less than 25 percent of ESPN fantasy football leagues.

Week 10’s list starts off with a quarterback who had been a turnover machine in the previous three games.

1

Quarterback - Sam Darnold, Jets (230 passing yards, 1 passing touchdown, 25 rushing yards, 1 rushing touchdown)

After throwing eight interceptions in his previous three games, Darnold had a turnover-free game on Sunday. He started the scoring off with a two-yard rushing touchdown, his first on the ground this season.

2

Running back - Brian Hill, Falcons (61 rushing yards, 1 reception, 10 receiving yards, 1 receiving touchdown)

With Ito Smith being placed on injured reserve and Devonta Freeman leaving in Week 10 with an ankle injury, Hill was thrust into lead back duties. With Freeman’s availability unclear for Week 11, Sporting News lists Hill as a player who should be a top waiver priority.

3

Running back - J.D. McKissic, Lions (36 rushing yards, 6 receptions, 19 receiving yards)

For the second straight week, this list includes McKissic. With injuries to both Ty and Kerryon Johnson, McKissic has received 14 of his 30 carries and nine of his 19 receptions on the year over the past two games.

4

Wide receiver - Darius Slayton, Giants (10 receptions, 121 receiving yards, 2 receiving touchdowns)

Slayton has found a large role in the Giants offense with Sterling Shepard out due to a concussion. The rookie receiver makes his way onto this list for the second time in three weeks with a career game that easily surpassed his previous season-bests of four catches and 82 receiving yards.

5

Wide receiver - Randall Cobb, Cowboys (6 receptions, 106 receiving yards, 1 receiving touchdown)

A second quarter score was Cobb’s first time reaching the end zone since Week 1. The 2014 Pro Bowler now has 12 catches on 16 targets over the last two games for Dallas.

6

Tight end - Jacob Hollister, Seahawks (8 receptions, 62 receiving yards, 1 receiving touchdown)

Entering Week 10, Hollister had just nine catches in the year and four combined in the previous two seasons for the Patriots. After two touchdown catches in Week 9, those in need of a tight end could look to Hollister on the waiver wire.

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