The Jacksonville Jaguars will face the Minnesota Vikings in Week 10. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, especially regarding TE Evan Engram.
Is Evan Engram Playing in Week 10?
Engram is not listed on the injury report this week, so barring any setbacks, he is on track to play this weekend.
We’ll continue to monitor the Jaguars’ injury report. You can also visit and bookmark our NFL Injury Tracker and Fantasy News Tracker for the latest updates.
Should You Start or Sit Evan Engram in Week 10?
Evan Engram was a revolution at the TE position for fantasy managers last season, and he’s done well to live up to expectations.
2023:
- 1.64 PPR points per target
- 41.8 air yards per game
- 22.6% on-field target share
2024:
- 1.63 PPR points per target
- 42.4 air yards per game
- 25.6% on-field target share
The touchdown equity doesn’t grade out as a strength due to the offense’s limitations, but at the tight end position, a role like this gives Engram arguably the highest floor in the NFL. If you waited out the early injury, you’re likely to be rewarded with top-five production the rest of the way.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Week 10 Fantasy Start-Sit Advice Cheat Sheet for every fantasy-relevant player in every game.
Evan Engram’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 10
As of Sunday, Engram is projected to score 12.5 fantasy points in PPR formats. This includes 5.7 receptions for 51.9 yards and 0.3 touchdowns.
Check out the free PFN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
PFN Insight on the Vikings’ Defense
After a poor performance in Week 8, the Minnesota Vikings bounced back in Week 9 with their fourth top-five performance this season. The problem for them has been reinforcing those strong performances with another the following week, so they will be looking to do that in Week 10.
The Vikings have been strong across most metrics and have been particularly good at turning people over this season. That comes in part thanks to their ability to get pressure without sending extra players. It has not resulted in huge sack numbers, but it has forced more rushed throws, which have resulted in more interceptions. Their biggest concern will be ranking 23rd in red-zone defense, with a 61.9% touchdown rate allowed.
Do you want more insight on all other defensive units across the NFL? Head over to our PFN Defense+ Rankings for analysis on all 32 teams.
Evan Engram’s Fantasy Ranking
Our Weekly Consensus PPR Rankings are below — both positional and overall. They were last updated at 11:45 PM ET on Saturday, January 25.
Conference Championship TE PPR Rankings
1) Travis Kelce | KC (vs. BUF)
2) Dallas Goedert | PHI (vs. WAS)
3) Dalton Kincaid | BUF (at KC)
4) Zach Ertz | WAS (at PHI)
5) Noah Gray | KC (vs. BUF)
6) Dawson Knox | BUF (at KC)
7) John Bates | WAS (at PHI)
8) Grant Calcaterra | PHI (vs. WAS)
9) Ben Sinnott | WAS (at PHI)
10) Quintin Morris | BUF (at KC)
11) Peyton Hendershot | KC (vs. BUF)
12) E.J. Jenkins | PHI (vs. WAS)
13) Anthony Firkser | NYJ ()
Minnesota Vikings at Jacksonville Jaguars Insights
Minnesota Vikings
Team: The Vikings have been sacked on 10.4% of their dropbacks, the second-highest rate in the league (Browns: 11.3%).
QB: After returning from an ugly London performance (14-of-31 against the Jets), Sam Darnold has completed 68-of-86 passes (79.1%).
Offense: The Vikings have been trailing for a league-low 16% of their offensive snaps (the Chargers are the only other team under 25.8% this season).
Defense: Take your shots deep – no team has seen opponents throw 15-plus yards downfield more times per game this season (9.1 per game).
Fantasy: T.J. Hockenson played only 45.1% of the snaps on Sunday, his season debut (2023: 79.6%), but he did post an 11.5-yard aDOT (2023: 7.6).
Betting: The Vikings are 7-2-2 ATS (77.8%) in their 11 road games.
Jacksonville Jaguars
Team: Jacksonville is 2-7 with five losses coming by five or fewer points.
QB: Trevor Lawrence’s passer rating, completion percentage, and touchdown-to-interception ratio when not pressured are all tracking down for a second straight season.
Offense: The Jaguars average 0.67 plays of 50-plus yards per game this season, trailing only the Ravens’ 0.78 mark.
Defense: Jacksonville is allowing a first down on 39.1% of passes, the second-highest rate in the league (worse: Panthers).
Fantasy: Parker Washington earned a 20% target share and racked up 103 air yards. Jacksonville is an underdog or favored by fewer than two points in seven of their final eight games, a game script that makes this waiver wire add an interesting option coming down the stretch.
Betting: Unders are 10-3 in the Jaguars last 13 games when being installed as a home underdog.
