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Week 10 RandBall Fantasy Football Challenge

November 7, 2013 at 4:33AM
San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers looks around the field before a NFL football game against the Washington Redskins in Landover, Md., Sunday, Nov. 3, 2013. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers looks around the field before a NFL football game against the Washington Redskins in Landover, Md., Sunday, Nov. 3, 2013. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Week 10 of the Page 2 Fantasy Football Challenge is upon us. Each week, a guest picker chooses a QB, WR and RB. The only players off-limits are those selected by the previous week's guest picker. The guest this week — Jeremy Biermaier, a history teacher at New Prague Middle School and an original member of the OT Dynasty Leagues — will go head-to-head against Star Tribune writer Michael Rand, who is not allowed to pick anyone projected by NFL.com to score in the top 10 at their respective positions:

Jeremy Biermaier'S WEEK 10 FANTASY PICKS

QB: Philip Rivers, Chargers

NFL.com QB projection: No. 10

Matchup: Broncos

Pretty safe bet that the Chargers will be playing catch-up in this game. I am hoping that Rivers shreds the Denver secondary as if Josh Robinson was starting at both corner spots.

RB: Matt Forte, Bears

NFL.com RB projection: No. 10

Matchup: Lions

Forte has been Mr. Reliable this year both running and receiving the ball. The only thing that could keep him down this week is a patented Ndamukong Suh karate kick.

WR: Victor Cruz, Giants

NFL.com WR projection: No. 9

Matchup: Raiders

The Giants have no running game and Hakeem Nicks cannot catch, leaving Cruz as their only offensive weapon. Does he get bonus points for making tackles after Eli Manning interceptions?

MICHAEL RAND's

WEEK 10 FANTASY PICKS

QB: Christian Ponder, Vikings

NFL.com QB projection: No. 16

Matchup: Washington

I'm picking the who to do the what? Believe it or not, Ponder is not a bad fantasy play this week if you have to pick outside the top 10. I'll take 200 yards, a TD pass and a TD run, please.

RB: Zac Stacy, Rams

NFL.com projection: No. 13

Matchup: Colts

The Colts give up 125 yards rushing per game. Stacy has topped 125 yards rushing each of the last two games and has taken over as the featured back in St. Louis. I like those odds.

WR: Calvin Johnson, Lions

NFL.com WR projection: No. 13

Matchup: Bears

I'm not sure I've ever been able to take Calvin Johnson because I can't remember him ever being projected outside the top 10. These moments need to be cherished. You are mine, Megatron.

SCOREBOARD WEEK 9 FANTASY RECAP (USING NFL.COM DEFAULT SCORING METHOD)

Winner: Michael Rand—Tom Brady (33.2), Alfred Morris (18.1), Terrance Williams (3.3). Total: 54.6.

Loser: Nick Ahrens — Tony Romo (20.3), Jamaal Charles (9.6), Dez Bryant (6.4). Total: 36.3.

Overall standings: Guest pickers 6-3.


Vikings quarterback Christian Ponder breaks away from Cowboy's B.W. Webb in the 1st quarter. ] Minnesota Vikings vs Dallas Cowboys, AT&T Stadium. Dallas, TX - 11/03//2013
Vikings quarterback Christian Ponder breaks away from Cowboy's B.W. Webb in the 1st quarter. ] Minnesota Vikings vs Dallas Cowboys, AT&T Stadium. Dallas, TX - 11/03//2013 (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
Jeremy Biermaier
Jeremy Biermaier (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
Minneapolis Star Tribune sports Michael Rand.
Michael Rand (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
Chicago Bears running back Matt Forte in action against the Green Bay Packers during an NFL football game Monday, Nov. 4, 2013, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Chicago Bears running back Matt Forte in action against the Green Bay Packers during an NFL football game Monday, Nov. 4, 2013, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke) (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
St. Louis Rams running back Zac Stacy runs with the ball during the third quarter of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans Sunday, Nov. 3, 2013, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)
St. Louis Rams running back Zac Stacy runs with the ball during the third quarter of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans Sunday, Nov. 3, 2013, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson) (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz (80) runs during the first half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Sept. 29, 2013. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) ORG XMIT: NYOTK
New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz (80) runs during the first half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Sept. 29, 2013. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) ORG XMIT: NYOTK (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
Sunday, Oct. 27, 2013, Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson (81) warms up before the NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Detroit. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski) ORG XMIT: DFF
Sunday, Oct. 27, 2013, Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson (81) warms up before the NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Detroit. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski) ORG XMIT: DFF (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
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