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Raiders fire special teams coordinator Tom McMahon

Fri Nov 7 5:31pm ET
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The Las Vegas Raiders fired special teams coordinator Tom McMahon, the team announced Friday afternoon.

It would appear Thursday's 10-7 loss to the Denver Broncos was the final straw for McMahon, who has been in that role with the Raiders since 2022, two head coaches ago.

In that narrow loss, punter AJ Cole had a punt blocked for the second time this season, setting up what became the game-winning field goal for Denver. Las Vegas kicker Daniel Carlson missed a would-be game-tying field goal with 4:26 left.

A missed extra point the week prior in the overtime loss to Jacksonville and a blocked field goal in the Raiders' 25-24 loss to Chicago on Sept. 28 also loom large as special teams problems that have played a role in the team's 2-7 record.

"Earlier today, we made the tough decision to relieve Tom McMahon of his duties as special teams coordinator," coach Pete Carroll said in a statement. "I have a great amount of respect for Tom and the work that has done in this league, but we have decided to move in a different direction. Derius Swinton II will assume special teams coordinator duties for the second half of this season with outstanding intent and purpose.

"We are grateful for Tom and his work here with the Raiders and wish him nothing but the best moving forward."

McMahon has been consistently working as a special teams coach in the NFL since he was the assistant special teams coach for the Atlanta Falcons in 2007-08. He's since served as the ST coordinator for the St. Louis Rams (2009-11), Kansas City Chiefs (2012), Indianapolis Colts (2013-17) and Broncos (2018-21) before landing in Las Vegas.

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Starts, Sits, Sleepers: Week 10

Player Notes
Jaylin Noel Nov 8 5:50am ET
Jaylin Noel

Houston Texans wide receiver Jaylin Noel had a few good weeks while filling in for Christian Kirk, but with Kirk back from his hamstring injury last week, Noel didn't have a catch and lost three yards on his only carry to finish with negative fantasy points. The rookie from Iowa State still has upside, but he's not likely to be involved enough in this week's contest to be relevant for fantasy. With Davis Mills replacing C.J. Stroud (concussion), the offense will likely be more conservative, and Kirk and Nico Collins will do most of the heavy lifting at receiver since they're back from injury. This week, Noel is only the No. 81 WR in RotoBaller's rankings, leaving him well outside of a starter spot in almost all formats.

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Dalton Schultz Nov 8 5:50am ET
Dalton Schultz

Houston Texans tight end Dalton Schultz has been a solid PPR producer this season, and his high volume of targets on short passes gives him a high floor again this week against the Jaguars. The Jaguars have given up the second-most fantasy points per game to tight ends this season, and Schultz has turned his 6.0 targets into 4.8 catches per game, although only for 48.1 yards per game and no touchdowns. Schultz has at least five catches in five of his last six games after hauling in six catches for 77 yards last week against Denver. He hasn't hit 100 yards or found the end zone, but his consistent involvement makes him a bye-week or injury fill-in option or a strong second tight end. He's the No. 19 TE this week in RotoBaller's rankings and is a little higher-risk with Davis Mills replacing C.J. Stroud, but Schultz has been consistently involved enough to still bring upside in this favorable matchup.

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Christian Kirk Nov 8 5:40am ET
Christian Kirk

Houston Texans wide receiver Christian Kirk is a high-risk play in all formats in Week 10 when his team hosts the Jaguars. Kirk just returned from a two-game absence due to a hamstring injury, but he'll now be without his starting quarterback, C.J. Stroud (concussion), for at least this week. He had four catches for 26 yards on eight targets last week against Denver and has at least three catches in each game this season, but only for 135 scoreless yards. Backup QB Davis Mills will likely manage the game while the team relies on its excellent defense. Kirk typically gets enough receptions to deserve a little PPR attention, but with a new QB and likely a conservative game plan, he is very high-risk this week. RotoBaller has him ranked as the No. 53 WR this week, so he should be left on the bench or waiver wire in most formats.

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Jayden Higgins Nov 8 5:40am ET
Jayden Higgins

Houston Texans wide receiver Jayden Higgins has flashed some potential in his rookie season and has 14 catches for 159 yards and two touchdowns in his eight games this year. He stepped up a little when Nico Collins and Christian Kirk were both injured, but he returned to a limited role with just one catch for four yards in last week's loss to the Broncos. With both veteran receivers healthy and Davis Mills filling in for the injured C.J. Stroud (concussion), Higgins is not likely to be heavily involved this week. He does have big-play or touchdown-dependent upside, but he is only WR76 in RotoBaller's rankings, so he can be left on the bench in almost all formats.

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Mac Jones Nov 8 5:20am ET
Mac Jones

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Mac Jones (knee) is expected to draw his eighth start of the season in Week 10 against the Los Angeles Rams. Brock Purdy (toe) is listed as questionable after a week of limited practices, and would serve as Jones' backup if active. The last time Jones faced the Rams, he enjoyed his best game of the season, passing for 342 yards and two touchdowns with no turnovers, and did so with Ricky Pearsall (knee), Jauan Jennings (ankle, shoulder), and George Kittle out due to injury. It was an exceptional lapse for the Rams' defense, which has given up just nine passing touchdowns and has allowed only one other top-12 finish to an opposing quarterback this season. This time around, Jones will still be missing Pearsall but has Jennings and Kittle back in his arsenal. Jones projects as a mid-range QB2, making him viable in two-QB formats.

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Christian McCaffrey Nov 8 5:20am ET
Christian McCaffrey

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey took a while to get things going on the ground, but now has reached 100 rushing yards in two of his last three games. However, in the game between, McCaffrey put up his worst numbers of the year in a slog against the Houston Texans. On Sunday, McCaffrey again faces another tough opponent in the Los Angeles Rams. The Rams have allowed the fewest fantasy points per game to opposing running backs, the sixth-fewest rushing yards, and have yet to give up a touchdown on the ground to the position. When the teams met in Week 5, McCaffrey had just 2.6 yards per carry but logged an 8-82-1 line as a receiver. Despite the difficult matchup, McCaffrey's talent makes him a weekly contender to finish as a top-12 back, and he should be locked into fantasy lineups this weekend.

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Brian Robinson Jr. Nov 8 5:20am ET
Brian Robinson Jr.

San Francisco 49ers running back Brian Robinson Jr. had a season-high 53 rushing yards and his first touchdown of the season in Week 9 against the Giants. The production gave him his first RB2 finish of 2025. Robinson is unlikely to repeat last week's success when the 49ers host the Rams on Sunday. For one, the opportunity for Robinson to produce consistently is not there. Operating as an infrequently used change-of-pace back behind Christian McCaffrey has resulted in an average of 10 offensive snaps and 4.6 rushing attempts per game. Secondly, when Robinson does get on the field in Week 10, he will be up against a Rams defense that held him to 12 yards on five carries and offered McCaffrey 2.6 yards per carry in Week 5. Robinson projects as an RB5 and is better left on the bench in Week 10.

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Jauan Jennings Nov 8 5:20am ET
Jauan Jennings

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings (ankle, shoulder) carries no designation into the team's Week 10 rematch with the Los Angeles Rams. Jennings, along with Ricky Pearsall (knee) and George Kittle, missed the teams' first matchup in Week 5 due to injuries, leading to a ten-catch, 142-yard bonanza for Kendrick Bourne. Jennings himself torched Los Angeles to the tune of 11-175-3 in Week 3 last season. Since returning from his absence, Jennings has not been very productive, though he still has been a focal point of the 49ers' offense. Over the last three weeks, he had a 24.7% target share and 34.6% air yard share. The Rams will likely have their attention focused on Christian McCaffrey on Sunday, which could open things up for Jennings to take another step forward. He projects as a WR3 and can be started in most leagues in Week 10.

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Kendrick Bourne Nov 8 5:20am ET
Kendrick Bourne

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Kendrick Bourne is in line for another start on Sunday when the team hosts the Los Angeles Rams. The last time the divisional rivals squared off, in Week 5, Bourne exploded for 142 yards on 10 catches. Bourne was pushed to the top of the pecking order in the Niners' passing attack in that game due to the injury-related absences of Ricky Pearsall (knee), Jauan Jennings (ankle, shoulder), and George Kittle. Pearsall will miss a fifth consecutive game in Week 10, but Bourne will share the field with a healthy Jennings and Kittle this time. Since both returned to action in Week 7, Bourne has registered a total of seven catches for 92 yards on eight targets. Bourne projects as a lower-end WR4 in Week 10, making him a flex candidate in deeper leagues but not a must-start by any stretch.

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Demarcus Robinson Nov 8 5:20am ET
Demarcus Robinson

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Demarcus Robinson will be granted at least one more week as the team's third wide receiver while Ricky Pearsall (knee) sits out a fifth consecutive game. Working behind Christian McCaffrey, Jauan Jennings (ankle, shoulder), George Kittle, and Kendrick Bourne in the pass game will leave few opportunities for Robinson. In Week 5, when the 49ers and Rams met for the first time in 2025, Robinson was held to three catches for 39 yards, even though Jennings, Pearsall, and Kittle were all absent due to injury. Since Jennings and Kittle rejoined the starting lineup in Week 7, Robinson has seen a total of five targets and was held without a catch in two of San Francisco's three games. In Week 10, Robinson should not be on fantasy football rosters, let alone starting lineups.

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Jaxon Smith-Njigba Nov 8 3:30am ET
Jaxon Smith-Njigba

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba should continue to dominate fantasy football in Week 10 against the Arizona Cardinals. Although the Cardinals are No. 11 against opposing wide receivers in fantasy, Smith-Njigba has proven himself to be matchup-proof this season. The Cardinals are the only team to hold Smith Njigba to less than 96 yards or 18.3 fantasy points this season. However, that game was played in Week 4. A lot has changed since then, and Smith-Njigba has evolved into perhaps the best wide receiver in the league at the moment. Since Week 4, Smith-Njigba has not recorded fewer than 123 receiving yards or 22 fantasy points. He is about as automatic as they come. With the Seahawks' offense reaching such a high level over the last few weeks, Smith-Njigba has a great chance to continue his stats in both categories. Nobody is going to bench Smith-Njigba while he is playing like this, but you can expect another monster game in Week 10 from the third-year man.

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Jason Myers Nov 8 3:20am ET
Jason Myers

Seattle Seahawks kicker Jason Myers should have plenty of chances to rack up points on Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals. Myers has always been an accurate kicker, but Seattle's ascension as an office is providing Myers with a lot of shots at field goals and extra points. Myers enters Week 10 averaging 9.75 fantasy points as a kicker. He is providing your team with legitimate low-end flex value in your kicker spot. Best of all, Myers is doing so consistently. He has reached double-digit fantasy points three times this season. The Cardinals boast a solid defense, but they will be traveling to Seattle in Week 10. The home-field advantage should help Seattle be successful offensively. Trust Myers as a high-end kicker option in Week 10 and beyond.

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Zach Charbonnet Nov 8 3:10am ET
Zach Charbonnet

Seattle Seahawks running back Zach Charbonnet has been wildly inefficient and ineffective this season. However, he remains fantasy relevant because his role at the goal line is netting touchdowns. Charbonnet will face a solid Cardinals defensive front in Week 10 as he continues to split time with fellow running back Kenneth Walker III. Either way, Charbonnet's inefficiencies make him difficult to trust as a legitimate starter for fantasy this week. Fortunately, Seattle's offense should have no issue moving the ball up and down the field against the Cardinals. Charbonnet already scored on this team in Week 4, and he should have had a second score in that game. With another four teams on bye in Week 10, you could throw Charbonnet in your flex and hope for a touchdown. He is a better bet than what you are likely able to scrape together on the waiver wire this week.

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Sam Darnold Nov 8 2:50am ET
Sam Darnold

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold should be a quality option at the position in Week 10 against the Arizona Cardinals. Darnold has been on a tear recently. He is coming off an impressive four-touchdown performance against the Commanders in Week 9. Darnold is comfortable in the offense, and it shows. The matchup with the Cardinals is not scary. While Arizona does boast a solid defense, Darnold already took advantage of this matchup in Week 4. The Cardinals have not seen an offense as dialed in as Seattle's yet this season. As such, Darnold has a great chance to exceed the 16.08 fantasy points he scored in Week 4. As long as wide receiver Jaxson Smith-Njigba continues to play at a high level, Darnold will succeed for fantasy. Start him as a quality QB1 in Week 10.

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Kenneth Walker III Nov 8 2:50am ET
Kenneth Walker III

Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III has been a fantasy disappointment this season; however, Walker could deliver flex value in Week 10 against the Arizona Cardinals. Arizona has a good-but-not-great defense this season. Walker already carved them up to the tune of 110 total yards in Week 4. Walker has been held in check since then, never topping 9.6 PPR fantasy points. Still, Walker is consistently receiving double-digit opportunities. It is only a matter of time before he breaks off a big run. Seattle's offense is in a serious rhythm at the moment. They are throwing the ball extremely effectively, but they could improve on the ground. Look for Walker to have a bit of a bounce-back game this week to get the Seahawks' running game going again. If you need a flex play with upside, Walker could be your man in Week 10.

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Jalin Hyatt Nov 8 2:20am ET
Jalin Hyatt

New York Giants wide receiver Jalin Hyatt is receiving another opportunity to prove his fantasy value in Week 10 against the Chicago Bears. Yet he remains an unreliable option given his minimal production this season. Hyatt has done little with his chances, registering only three receptions for 17 yards on the year, making him essentially unplayable in fantasy leagues. The silver lining is the opponent: the Bears rank 30th against WRs, giving up a league-high 38.63 points per contest. Furthermore, Chicago has allowed 20 passing touchdowns on the season, indicating a high-scoring environment where Hyatt could benefit from a deep shot. Still, based on his season-long performance of only five targets, he is not to be started in any leagues.

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Daniel Bellinger Nov 8 2:20am ET
Daniel Bellinger

New York Giants tight end Daniel Bellinger is showing subtle signs of increased involvement in the offense, making him a speculative play in deep fantasy leagues for Week 10 against the Chicago Bears. While Bellinger is the 35th-ranked fantasy TE, averaging just 3.86 points per game, he is benefiting from rookie QB Jaxson Dart's tight end targets and the team's increased use of two-tight end sets following major receiver injuries. Bellinger's impressive 17.6 yards per reception shows an unexpected deep-threat element that could exploit the Chicago defense's weakness, as they have allowed 20 passing touchdowns on the season. Although Chicago is an average matchup against the TE position, this vulnerable defense (28.4 points allowed per game) offers a glimmer of hope that Bellinger could score a sneaky touchdown.

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Wan'Dale Robinson Nov 8 2:10am ET
Wan'Dale Robinson

New York Giants wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson has emerged as the clear focal point of the passing attack and projects as a strong fantasy start in the Week 10 road game versus the Chicago Bears. Robinson is enjoying the best season of his career, currently ranking as the 21st fantasy WR while commanding a high volume, as evidenced by his team-leading 11 targets in Week 9. His high usage, coupled with a solid 9.97 fantasy points per game, sets him up for success against the Chicago defense, which ranks 30th against fantasy WRs, surrendering a generous 38.63 points per contest. The Bears' propensity to allow points (28.4 per game, 29th in NFL) and passing touchdowns (20 allowed) makes Robinson a high-floor, high-ceiling option this week.

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Tyrone Tracy Jr. Nov 8 2:00am ET
Tyrone Tracy Jr.

New York Giants running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. is in a precarious fantasy position entering Week 10, as he is dealing with a murky workload split and a difficult opponent. Despite the season-ending injury to Cam Skattebo, Tracy Jr. saw only five carries for 18 yards in Week 9, being out-carried by Devin Singletary (eight) as the Giants transitioned to a running back committee approach. As the 47th-ranked fantasy RB, averaging 5.56 points per game, Tracy Jr.'s outlook is dimmed by the upcoming matchup with the Chicago Bears, who, while generally a poor defense, have been tougher against the run. The Bears are the 21st-ranked fantasy defense against running backs, allowing a hefty 22.73 points per game, which does offer a glimmer of hope for a committee back. Given his diminished role and low 3.5 yards per carry average, Tracy Jr. remains a risky Flex option.

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Jaxson Dart Nov 8 1:50am ET
Jaxson Dart

New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart remains a high-floor fantasy option for the Week 10 road matchup against the Chicago Bears due to his elite rushing production, despite a limited receiving corps. Currently the 17th-ranked fantasy QB, Dart averages a solid 18.48 fantasy points per game, significantly buoyed by his impressive five rushing touchdowns on the season. This week's opponent, the Bears, presents an appealing matchup for dual-threat quarterbacks, as they are the 26th-ranked fantasy defense against QBs, allowing an average of 19.66 points per game. Furthermore, Chicago's pass defense has been susceptible, allowing an average of 237.6 passing yards and 20 passing touchdowns through eight games, confirming Dart as a strong QB1 with significant upside.

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