The New Orleans Saints (1-8) travel to Bank of America Stadium to take on the Carolina Panthers (5-4) on Sunday, November 9, 2025, in a critical NFC South matchup for both teams. For fantasy football managers, this game presents a tricky landscape, particularly with the struggling Saints’ offense and a resurgent Panthers defense. Here is a breakdown of the key fantasy point values and considerations for Week 10.

Top Tier Must-Starts

These players hold the highest fantasy value, though their upside may be capped by the overall game environment.

Rico Dowdle (Panthers RB): Dowdle has become a legitimate fantasy workhorse, ranking high in the NFL in rushing despite only three starts. With the Saints’ offense sputtering, Carolina is likely to lean heavily on the run to control the game. He’s

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