Have you ever been in a relationship that was so bad, you yearned for the one who got away? Because if you did, you might just be the Minnesota Vikings. And that bad relationship might be with Carson Wentz. Just kidding. It was with Wentz. And the rift was very public, too, happening on "Monday Night Football."
I'm not saying Wentz was bad, but it was hard to watch. Like a couple breaking up in the middle of a mall. You don't want to look, but at the same time, you want to walk to Auntie Anne's, grab a pretzel and enjoy the show.
The Vikings then moved on very quickly. I'm talking about the time it took Kathy to move on with her co-star after her big fight with Chandler. (Yes, I tend to have "Friends" reruns on in the background here while the kids are asleep.)
The Vikings turned to Kirk Cousins rather quickly. The veteran quarterback said it was good to be back because Kevin O'Connell knew him so well. Yeah, well enough to let you walk years ago, draft J.J. McCarthy, sign Sam Darnold and Daniel Jones. Let Sam Darnold walk to Seattle, where he'd win a Super Bowl. Let Jones walk to Indianapolis. Trade McCarthy to the Giants. Sign Carson Wentz. Sign Kyler Murray. And then trade for you. Yes, he knows you so well.
But the good news is Cousins is back in Minnesota. And I tend to look at this reunion the same way I look at a reunion between Jon Favreau and Vince Vaughn. They hit it out of the park with "Swingers," but "Made" might have been one of the worst movies ever made, pun intended. Still, having Cousins back is great for Justin Jefferson, who seemingly has been shooting daggers at all involved for his downfall. T.J. Hockenson has been great and he gets a big boost.
Shifting gears, you should check out my Bye-mageddon column published Wednesday to get you prepared for next week, when six teams are sitting out. But now, let's look at what you need to know in Week 10.
Quarterbacks
Puka Nacua isn't on IR, but he won't play. Davante Adams is still out. So it's really tough to trust Matthew Stafford despite the fact the Arizona Cardinals have allowed 20.9 fantasy points per game to quarterbacks this season. Stafford has averaged just 12.3 fantasy points per game from Weeks 7-9.
Trevor Lawrence is a must-start this week, as he's averaged 18-plus over his past three games. The Tennessee Titans are top 10 in fantasy points allowed to the position. There's always a risk because the Jaguars can dominate and dial it back. But I'm undaunted.
Jordan Love has perhaps the toughest of matchups this week. I'd still take him over the streaming options like Drew Lock, Geno Smith and Aaron Rodgers.
Running backs
Braelon Allen is still getting 73% of the snaps, but Breece Hall received more carries. A lot of his production was in garbage time last week. But he's still a good flex option this week against the Buffalo Bills.
Kyren Williams and Blake Corum are both starts for me this week. Corum has fewer than 40% of the snaps, but has scored a touchdown in five consecutive games. Not always sustainable, but I have to believe the Los Angeles Rams' game plan has to include him as the runner, with Williams moving into more of a receiver role.
Disappointment reigns for Chase Brown, but he's still up around 70% of the snaps. The Pittsburgh Steelers aren't a great matchup, but I still play the volume here.
Kaelon Black is seeing his usage increase each week for the San Francisco 49ers. This is an older team that got older at the trade deadline. The Dallas Cowboys are fourth in fantasy points allowed to running backs. He's getting early-down work. Black is a comfortable flex option.
Wide receiver
KC Concepcion has averaged 16.2 over the past three weeks, up from 7.9 before that. The Houston Texans aren't a great matchup, but he's playing 85% of the snaps.
Jakobi Meyers is a fun flex play against the Tennessee Titans, who have allowed the most fantasy points to receivers this year. One of my top requirements when looking for flex receivers is who is the quarterback. Lawrence is one of the best.
I don't know how you bench Drake London. And I'm not saying to do it. But the Chiefs have allowed the second-fewest points to receivers this season.
Tight ends
Not only is Hunter Henry a great start this week, as the Detroit Lions have allowed 25.1 fantasy points per game to tight ends, but they allow a lot of touchdowns to the position. And if you need a flier, Eli Raridon has played on nearly 70% of the snaps for New England.
Tyler Warren isn't quite in bust territory for the Indianapolis Colts, but I expect an uptick in production with Keenan Allen and Josh Downs traded to playoff contenders.
I can't believe I'm going to say this -- yes, I can -- but Tucker Kraft is a tough start. The Vikings are brutal to opposing tight ends, allowing the fewest points to the position. Need a streaming defense? Baltimore Ravens. They were once the go-to defense in fantasy football. Now they are a team that you stream.