In fantasy, players who carry high expectations can sometimes have surprisingly underwhelming performances.\u00a0 Let\u2019s take a look at some players who disappointed in Week 9 but are candidates to bounce back in Week 10 of fantasy football.<\/p>\n
Week 9 Bounce-Back Candidates<\/a> was a success for the most part.\u00a0 Alvin Kamara, Jake Ferguson and Geno Smith all exceeded their weekly projections, while Amari Cooper ended up missing Week 9 due to a wrist injury.<\/p>\n Kyren Williams<\/a> has been a true workhorse this season.\u00a0 He has seen over 20 carries in most games and currently ranks as the RB6 in half-PPR scoring.\u00a0 Williams saw his season-long touchdown streak end in Week 9, as he scored single-digit fantasy points for the first time this year.\u00a0 Williams and the Rams will face the Dolphins<\/a> in Week 10, who have a bottom-five run defence.\u00a0 The Dolphins have been especially weak in the red zone, allowing 10 rushing touchdowns this season to running-backs.\u00a0 \u00a0Expect Williams to get back on track (and in the end zone) on Monday Night Football in Week 10.<\/p>\n Brian Thomas Jr. was dealing with a chest injury last week sustained in Week 8, resulting in an underwhelming fantasy outing.\u00a0 Thomas Jr. only caught two passes for 22 yards in a Week 9 loss to the Eagles<\/a>.\u00a0 Nonetheless, Thomas Jr. has been a rookie revelation this season and should have a bounce-back against a porous Vikings<\/a> pass defense.\u00a0 The Vikings are allowing the second-most fantasy points per game (FPPG) and nearly 200 yards per game to wide receivers.\u00a0 Expect Thomas Jr. to make some big plays in what could be a high-scoring affair.<\/p>\n [tgdcta items=”1″ id=”170460″]<\/span><\/p>\n James Cook didn’t play a huge role in the Bills thrilling Week 9 win over the Dolphins<\/a>.\u00a0 The third-year running back rushed only 10 times for 44 yards, scoring 9.4 fantasy points.\u00a0 Back-up running-back Ray Davis stole the spotlight, scoring a 63-yard touchdown as he continues to see some touches.\u00a0 However, Cook is still the clear lead back in Buffalo and gets an advantageous matchup against the Colts<\/a> in Week 10.\u00a0 The Colts are allowing over 120 rushing yards per game to opposing RBs.\u00a0 Expect Cook to see more carries (17 in Week 8) and break free on some shifty runs, with the Bills<\/a> also likely to be in a positive game script.<\/p>\n Opting for another risky pick at quarterback in this week’s edition, as Caleb Williams and the Bears<\/a> have been truly abysmal over the last two weeks.\u00a0 Williams was sacked six times in Week 9, throwing for 217 yards and zero touchdowns.\u00a0 The rookie quarterback hasn’t thrown a passing touchdown since before the Bears’ Week 7 bye in what has been a rough offensive showing (for everyone not named D’Andre Swift).\u00a0 Nevertheless, the Bears<\/a> will face the 2-7 Patriots<\/a> in Week 10, in what has to be a get-right spot for this lethargic offence.\u00a0 The Patriots rank middle-of-the-road against opposing QBs this year, but just allowed interim QB Mason Rudolph to throw for 240 yards and two touchdowns in Week 9.\u00a0 Williams faces a make-or-break game in Week 10, as he should look to utilize a very capable wide receiver group if the Bears are to remain competitive this season.<\/p>\n *Cracks knuckles*<\/p>\n Over the last two weeks among 33 qualified QBs:<\/p>\n Caleb Williams: Bryce Young: — Ian Hartitz (@Ihartitz) November 5, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\nWeek 10 Fantasy Football – Bounce-Back Candidates<\/h2>\n
Kyren Williams – Los Angeles Rams<\/h3>\n
Brian Thomas Jr. – Jacksonville Jaguars<\/h3>\n
James Cook – Buffalo Bills<\/h3>\n
Caleb Williams – Chicago Bears<\/h3>\n
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58.2 PFF pass grade (30th)
-0.290 EPA per dropback (32nd)
-6.5% CPOE (31st)
5.4 YPA (32nd)<\/p>\n
67.7 PFF pass grade (24th)
-0.022 EPA per dropback (26th)
+4% CPOE (16th)
6.3 YPA (28th)<\/p>\n