NFL Predictions Week 10: Final Odds Projections and Fantasy Stars to Watch

It's hard to believe that it's already Week 10 of the 2016 NFL season. Over two months have flown by, and we're firmly in the second half of the year.

Week 10 got underway on Thursday night, with the Baltimore Ravens thumping the lowly Cleveland Browns 28-7. There are 13 games remaining on this week's schedule, culminating with the Cincinnati Bengals and New York Giants on Monday night.

These games should provide a number of opportunities for those of you who enjoy more than just the action on the field. We're going to run down the latest odds—courtesy of Odds Shark—and make our predictions against the spreads. We'll also examine some of the top fantasy starters to watch in Week 10.

All of our choices here will be based on factors like team matchups, past performances, projected strategies and injuries.

NFL Week 10 Odds and Projections

Game	Line	Projection
Atlanta Falcons at Philadelphia Eagles	ATL (-2)	ATL
Chicago Bears at Tampa Bay Buccaneers	CHI (-2.5)	CHI
Minnesota Vikings at Washington	WAS (-2.5)	WAS
Kansas City Chiefs at Carolina Panthers	CAR (-3)	KC
Houston Texans at Jacksonville Jaguars	JAX (-2.5)	HOU
Green Bay Packers at Tennessee Titans	GB (-3)	GB
Los Angeles Rams at New York Jets	NYJ (-1.5)	NYJ
Denver Broncos at New Orleans Saints	NO (-3)	NO
Miami Dolphins at San Diego Chargers	SD (-4)	SD
San Francisco 49ers at Arizona Cardinals	ARI (-13.5)	SF
Dallas Cowboys at Pittsburgh Steelers	PIT (-2.5)	DAL
Seattle Seahawks at New England Patriots	NE (-7.5)	SEA
Cincinnati Bengals at New York Giants	Even	NYG

Fantasy Players to Watch

Eli Manning, QB, New York Giants

New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning is a bit of an enigma when it comes to fantasy production. He can be a stud when things are clicking, and he can be a disaster when his receivers aren't on the same page.

Manning has produced three games this season with three or more touchdowns. He also has three games with zero touchdowns. This seems a bit odd, given that Manning has quality targets like Odell Beckham Jr., Sterling Shepard and Victor Cruz to utilize.

But this should be an up week for Manning. The Giants host the Cincinnati Bengals, who have struggled in a big way against the pass this season.

Cincinnati is rated 31st in pass coverage by Pro Football Focus.

Don't be surprised if Manning racks up 300 yards and has one of his three-score games. Of course, that means next week's game against the Chicago Bears could be one of those in which he struggles.

Le'Veon Bell, RB, Pittsburgh Steelers

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There are a couple of reasons to like Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le'Veon Bell this week against the Dallas Cowboys.

The first reason is that Bell is a monster fantasy producer, especially in PPR formats. He has 376 yards rushing and 36 receptions for 283 yards through five games.

The second reason is the matchup with Dallas. The Cowboys are good at defending the pass—the team is rated first overall in pass coverage by Pro Football Focus—but they aren't quite as efficient at defending the run.

Pro Football Focus rates the Cowboys just 26th in run defense.

It makes more sense for the Steelers to attack the Dallas defense on the ground and via short passes than it does to consistently air the ball out with Ben Roethlisberger, who is less than 100 percent.

This should lead to a big day for Bell and his fantasy owners.

Alshon Jeffery, WR, Chicago Bears

Chicago Bears receiver Alshon Jeffery has been a inconsistent this season when it comes to fantasy production. He has just one touchdown on the season and has had four separate games with 70 receiving yards or fewer.

However, Jeffery's value has increased now that quarterback Jay Cutler has been reinserted into the starting lineup. Cutler and Jeffery have chemistry, and the Vanderbilt alum never seems afraid to toss a jump ball in Jeffery's direction.

This week, Jeffery also has an enticing matchup with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. For the season, Tampa is rated just 27th in pass coverage by Pro Football Focus. Last week, the Buccaneers defense allowed Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan to pass for 344 yards and four touchdowns.

While Cutler may not equal Ryan's monster day, he should be able to have success—especially if he frequently goes to Jeffery.

"If Jeffery isn’t targeted 10 times at Raymond James Stadium, there should be a criminal investigation," Jenna Laine of ESPN.com recently wrote.

Jeffery should take advantage of his opportunities and give fantasy owners something to smile about in Week 10.

Delanie Walker, TE, Tennessee Titans

The Tennessee Titans host the Green Bay Packers in Week 10, and there's a lot of potential for Marcus Mariota and the Titans' passing attack to have a solid outing.

The Packers, while good against the run, have struggled a bit against opposing pass-catchers. Green Bay is rated fourth in run defense and just 24th in pass coverage by Pro Football Focus.

One of the biggest beneficiaries of a good day for Mariota should be pass-catching tight end Delanie Walker.

Walker has already racked up 33 receptions for 447 yards and four touchdowns this season. He is the most consistent pass-catcher on Tennessee's offense, and he is a proven deep threat at the tight end position.

Last week against the San Diego Chargers, Walker produced five receptions for 42 yards and a touchdown. This should be his floor against the Packers this week.