Fantasy Football Week 10: 20 Best Flex Position Point Stars This Week

Fantasy Football Week 10 is on my mind. But for my next article, I want to steer away from all the muck of the defense and kicker positions. You could really throw anyone in that slot. I want to concentrate on the flex position. 

Here are the best running backs and wide receivers to fill in your flex spot if your league allows. Some of you even allow tight ends. So don't be surprised to see some of those here as well. 

20. Knowshon Moreno RB (Denver Broncos)

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DENVER - OCTOBER 24: Running back Knowshon Moreno #27 of the Denver Broncos celebrates his touchdown run in the second quarter against the Oakland Raiders at INVESCO Field at Mile High on October 24, 2010 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Get

This week Moreno gets the Chiefs at home. In two games against Kansas City, he has four touchdowns. With Moreno being the only threat the Broncos have at running back, look for him to punch one in.

Projections are down on him this week. I am playing a hunch here. 

19. Jahvid Best RB (Detroit Lions)

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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - OCTOBER 17: Jahvid Best #44 of the Detroit Lions rushes past the tackle of Kenny Phillips #21 of the New York Giants at New Meadowlands Stadium on October 17, 2010 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Nick Laham/Getty Images)

Best has had a rough few weeks. After starting the season on a tear, he has slowed in production as of late. 

This will be a good weekend for Best. The Lions face a Bills team that is soft on defense. With Stafford out, the Lions will rely heavily on their running attack.  You will still want to monitor his status. He currently has a toe injury and is probable for Sunday. 

18. Matt Forte RB (Chicago Bears)

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TORONTO, ON - NOVEMBER 07: Matt Forte #22 of the Chicago Bears runs against the Buffalo Bills at Rogers Centre on November 7, 2010 in Toronto, Canada. Chicago won 22-19. (Photo by Rick Stewart/Getty Images)

Matt Forte did not fare well his first go around with the Vikings. This week he gets them at home and with a new and improved Jay Cutler. 

With Cutler spreading the field and Forte getting more touches. He should get more than enough points for you to be fat and giggly on your couch this Sunday. 

17. Larry Fitzgerald WR (Arizona Cardinals)

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GLENDALE, AZ - OCTOBER 31: Portrait of Larry Fitzgerald #11 of the Arizona Cardinals during warm up before the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at University of Phoenix Stadium on October 31, 2010 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Ima

Larry has been old faithful for the Cardinals. No matter who they decide to go with at QB, Fitzgerald will be there with open arms. 

Consistency is a rarity in fantasy football. It is nice to count on a solid 10-11 points for your flex position, especially in deeper leagues. 

16. Percy Harvin WR (Minnesota Vikings)

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MINNEAPOLIS - NOVEMBER 07: Wide receiver Percy Harvin #12 of the Minnesota Vikings gets ready for the game with the Arizona Cardinals at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome on November 7, 2010 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

It pains me to suggest Harvin because of his constant injuries. His ankle did not seem to bother him too much against the Cardinals. He is listed as probable for this Sunday. I can only assume that his ankle gets better throughout the week. 

15. Reggie Wayne WR (Indianapolis Colts)

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LANDOVER, MD - OCTOBER 17: Reggie Wayne #85 celebrates scoring a touchdown in the first quarter against the Washington Redskins at FedExField on October 17, 2010 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)

Manning and company should get back on track against the Bengals this weekend. Without a nationally televised game like Monday Night to spark them, they should be pretty soft on defense. Wayne should get more touches as Austin Collie grapples with the hit he received on Sunday. 

14. Anquan Boldin WR (Baltimore Ravens)

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FOXBORO, MA - OCTOBER 17: Anquan Boldin #81 of the Baltimore Ravens is unable catch the football under the pressure of Brandon Meriweather #31 and Kyle Arrington #27 of the New England Patriots in the second half at Gillette Stadium on October 17, 2010 i

No one is happier for Joe Flacco in finding his touch again as is Anquan Boldin. Now balls are finally finding his vicinity. I don't see any reason that Boldin can't get 13-14 points, even against a tougher Falcons defense. 

13. Ahmad Bradshaw RB (New York Giants)

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SEATTLE - NOVEMBER 07: Running back Ahmad Bradshaw #44 of the New York Giants rushes against the Seattle Seahawks at Qwest Field on November 7, 2010 in Seattle, Washington. The Giants defeated the Seahawks 41-7. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)

Every team has a go to guy to punch in touchdowns in short yardage situations. It was quite clear after their last game, the Giants love to have the ball in Bradshaw's hands. 

As the Giants take on the Cowboys this week, I am sure Bradshaw will find many opportunities to make himself useful. 

12. Peyton Hillis RB (Cleveland Browns)

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CLEVELAND - NOVEMBER 07: Running back Peyton Hillis #40 of the Cleveland Browns runs the ball against the New England Patriots at Cleveland Browns Stadium on November 7, 2010 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Matt Sullivan/Getty Images)

I would like to post Hillis higher as he had quite the game last Sunday. But going into a game against the Jets, you have to reserve your high expectations for another week. 

Hillis will still be the featured back and will no doubt place 12-13 points into your flex spot. 

11. DeSean Jackson WR (Philadelphia Eagles)

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PHILADELPHIA - NOVEMBER 07: Asante Samuel #22 of the Philadelphia Eagles celebrates his last minute interception that clinched their victory against the Indianapolis Colts with teammates DeSean Jackson #10 and Jorrick Calvin #38 on November 7, 2010 at Li

Michael Vick is back. This means that every defender has to slough off of their receivers a tad in expectation of a run that may come from the QB at any time.

Jackson benefited tremendously last weekend in Vick's return. He showed no ill signs of the concussion he suffered from the previous week. Look for more of the same production this Sunday.

10. Terrell Owens WR (Cincinnati Bengals)

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ATLANTA - OCTOBER 24: Terrell Owens #81 of the Cincinnati Bengals celebrates his touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons at Georgia Dome on October 24, 2010 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

I will take Monday's game with a grain of salt. However, there is a lot to like about Owens game against the Steelers. He had over 140 yards receiving with two touchdowns.

If Carson Palmer can get him the ball, Owens is still one of the best in the game. 

9. LeSean McCoy RB (Philadelphia Eagles)

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PHILADELPHIA - NOVEMBER 07: LeSean McCoy #25 of the Philadelphia Eagles runs the ball against the Indianapolis Colts on November 7, 2010 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Eagles defeated the Colts 26-24. (Photo by Jim McIsaac

The Eagles have so many weapons, it is seemingly unfair. McCoy has had a breakout season so far and I don't see him slowing down. 

It is amazing to see how McCoy finds holes where none seemingly exist. 

8. Rashard Mendenhall RB (Pittsburgh Steelers)

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NEW ORLEANS, LA - OCTOBER 31: Rashard Mendenhall #34 of the Pittsburgh Steelers in action during the game against the New Orleans Saints at the Louisiana Superdome on October 31, 2010 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Matthew Sharpe/Getty Images)

Every week the Steelers will enforce a balanced offensive attack. Mendenhall has been the perfect player for the system. 

He seems to always be on the cusp of a 100 yard game while having a rushing touchdown.

7. Ray Rice RB (Baltimore Ravens)

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BALTIMORE, MD - NOVEMBER 7: Ray Rice #27 of the Baltimore Ravens runs the ball against the Miami Dolphins at M&T Bank Stadium on November 7, 2010 in Baltimore, Maryland. The Ravens defeated the Dolphins 26-10. (Photo by Larry French/Getty Images)

The Falcons are quite afraid of the Ravens passing game. You can be sure that is exactly what they are trying to prevent during the week. 

Whatever defense they throw at the prolific Ravens offense, you can be sure that Ray Rice will benefit. Flacco has been stretching the field more in the past weeks. I can say with certainty that Rice will end his three game streak of not scoring when he takes on the Falcons. 

6. Calvin Johnson WR (Detroit Lions)

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DETROIT - OCTOBER 31: Calvin Johnson #81 of the Detroit Lions celebrates with teammate Jeff Backus #76 after scoring a touchdown during the fourth quarter of the game against the Washington Redskins at Ford Field on October 31, 2010 in Detroit, Michigan.

If the Lions do not win this weekend, it will not be from a lack of scoring. The Bills defense is a playground that quarterbacks and receivers love to play in. 

Calvin Johnson should find the end zone on Sunday. That will go nicely with his 150 yards receiving. 

5. Maurice Jones-Drew RB (Jacksonville Jaguars)

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ORCHARD PARK, NY - OCTOBER 10: Maurice Jones-Drew #32 of the Jacksonville Jaguars celebrates what he thinks is a touchdown that was called back for a penalty in the third quarter against the Buffalo Bills at Ralph Wilson Stadium on October 10, 2010 in Orc

I have no idea what Jaguars team will show up on game day. One week they look like the worst team in the history of football. The next they look like playoff contenders as they did in their win over the Colts. 

All that is meaningless to us fantasy owners that understand that up or down, Maurice Jones-Drew will dominate. All he needs is the ball and he will net you solid points. 

4. Frank Gore RB (San Francisco 49ers)

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LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 31: Frank Gore #21 of San Francisco 49ers runs with the ball during the NFL International Series match between Denver Broncos and San Francisco 49ers at Wembley Stadium on October 31, 2010 in London, England. This is the fourth

Frank Gore has been the lone bright spot on a tumultuous year for San Francisco. This week they take on division rivals the St. Louis Rams. 

The Rams have a wild defense that takes a lot of chances. Frank Gore should thrive in that circumstance. If Alex Smith can find his way back from a shoulder injury, Gore could be one of the better fantasy players this week. 

3. Adrian Peterson RB (Minnesota Vikings)

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MINNEAPOLIS - NOVEMBER 07: Running back Adrian Peterson #28 of the Minnesota Vikings celebrates after his four yard touchdown run brought the Vikings within a touchdown of the Arizona Cardinals in the fourth quarter at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome on Nov

If you looked at highlights of just Adrian Peterson this season. Then you only looked at his stat line and no one else's stats on the Vikings. You might assume that the team was killing it this year. 

Instead, Peterson is the only good news that the Vikings have this year. That should come as great comfort for those who drafted him with their first pick. 

2. Chris Johnson RB (Tennessee Titans)

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NASHVILLE, TN - OCTOBER 24: Chris Johnson #28 of the Tennessee Titans runs with the while defended by Asante Samuel #22 of the Philadelphia Eagles at LP Field on October 24, 2010 in Nashville, Tennessee. The Titans won 37-19. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty

Johnson has not had the type of season that he did last year. His numbers are down, but that is about to change. 

Vince Young is healthy and he now has a fresh new receiver to throw to in Randy Moss. Having a player of that caliber will stretch the defense. Now their opponent will not be able to concentrate all of their efforts in stopping Johnson. Look for one of his bigger games of the season. 

1. Arian Foster RB (Houston Texans)

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HOUSTON - NOVEMBER 07: Running back Arian Foster #23 of the Houston Texans rushes past Stephen Cooper #54 of the San Diego Chargers at Reliant Stadium on November 7, 2010 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)

Arian Foster has been absolutely ridiculous this season. I guarantee the with a very soft rush defense in Jacksonville, Foster will end the day with over 150 yards carrying and a couple of touchdowns. 

That would put him at over 1,000 yards on the season as well as over 10 TDs, not bad for half a season.