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The NFL fantasy football landscape continues to heat up as we enter Week 10 of the 2025 season. Of course, quarterback decisions will be very critical. With bye weeks limiting options and several signal-callers dealing with inconsistent form, finding the right starter can mean the difference between victory and disappointment. Dual-threat quarterbacks continue to dominate fantasy headlines. Meanwhile, veteran passers try to stabilize shaky offenses. Whether you’re streaming a replacement or setting your lineup around an elite arm, Week 10 offers both enticing matchups and hidden pitfalls.
As the Cowboys, Bengals, Titans, and Chiefs take their byes, fantasy football managers will be without stalwarts like Dak Prescott, Joe Flacco, and Patrick Mahomes. Meanwhile, the return of the Eagles, Browns, Buccaneers, and Jets from their bye injects much-needed firepower back into the fantasy quarterback pool.
Ahead of Week 10 of the 2025 NFL Season, it’s time to see which QBs to start and which ones to sit in your fantasy football team.
Jaxson Dart continues to be one of fantasy football’s most intriguing storylines. In Week 9, he completed 24 of 33 passes for 191 yards and two touchdowns. Dart also added 56 yards and another score on the ground. His dual-threat ability has helped mask New York’s offensive inconsistencies, as he’s now logged five rushing touchdowns in six starts.
Yes, his supporting cast leaves much to be desired. That said, his rushing volume gives him one of the safest fantasy football floors among mid-tier quarterbacks. On the other end, the Bears’ defense has improved. Still, they surrender chunk plays to mobile quarterbacks. If you’re looking for a high-upside streaming option, Dart’s combination of passing touch and red-zone running makes him a legitimate start in Week 10.
JJ McCarthy’s passing stats don’t jump off the page. In fact, he has thrown for 158 yards or fewer in all three starts. However, his legs have kept him fantasy football relevant. With two rushing touchdowns in three games, McCarthy offers sneaky value in formats that reward ground production.
Now, he faces a Baltimore defense that has been inconsistent against mobile passers. With that, McCarthy could once again post QB1-level numbers if he adds a rushing score. Throw in Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison as his top weapons, and McCarthy becomes a viable start in deeper leagues. He’s still volatile, but his ceiling this week is worth chasing.
Sam Darnold has quietly been one of fantasy football’s most reliable quarterbacks this season. With three top-10 finishes and three additional weeks in the QB18–QB24 range, Darnold provides a steady floor with occasional breakout potential.
He’ll face an Arizona defense that ranks among the league’s top 10 in fewest fantasy points allowed to quarterbacks. Context matters, though. Most of those matchups have come against run-heavy opponents. Darnold’s rhythm with Jaxon Smith-Njigba and a balanced offense anchored by two dependable running backs should help him stay...
