Week 10 Fantasy IDP Report: Hunter Explodes, Gardner-Johnson Shines

On Nov 11, 2025

Week 10 Fantasy IDP Rundown

Man, what a week for IDP owners! Danielle Hunter finally shook off the quiet streak with a monster 3.5-sack outing. Perfect matchup timing? Absolutely. Meanwhile, C.J. Gardner-Johnson is killing it in his new slot role under Dennis Allen, adding two sacks and leading tackles thanks to some savvy IDP usage.

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Week 10 Takeaways

Waiver Wire Adds:

Cody Simon, LB, Arizona Cardinals: Simon keeps popping up! With Mack Wilson out, he’s not just starting—he’s rocking the green dot as the every-down linebacker. If Wilson misses more time, Simon’s a legit IDP starter in most leagues.
Claudin Cherelus, LB, Carolina Panthers: Plugged in for the injured Wallace. Not a full-time guy unless Wallace stays out, so deep-league only for now.
Noah Sewell, LB, Chicago Bears: T.J. Edwards out again, so Sewell stays in the starting lineup.
Francisco Mauigoa, LB, New York Jets: With Quincy Williams benched, Mauigoa should slide back in as LB2 once healthy. Speculative add for Week 11.
Tershawn Wharton, DT, Carolina Panthers: With steady play over the last three games (84% snap share, 18 tackles, 1 sack), Wharton’s now a weekly starter candidate in DT-required leagues.

Check last week’s waiver wire targets here.

Arizona Cardinals Team Snapshot

Defensive Snaps: 62
Zone Coverage Rate: 75.4%
Man Coverage Rate: 16.3%

Edge Rushers: Josh Sweat and Baron Browning led the pass-rush charges, with Sweat posting a 86.8 pass-rush grade.

Defensive Interior: Dalvin Tomlinson and Walter Nolen were solid, though Nolen left with an injury in Q4.

Linebackers: Cody Simon 100% snap share—huge! Akeem Davis-Gaither contributed 5 tackles.

Safeties: Budda Baker dominated 90.3% of snaps, while Darren Hall and Kitan Crawford had situational roles.

Corners: Denzel Burke almost never left the field (98.4% snaps).

Atlanta Falcons Team Snapshot

Defensive Snaps: 77
Zone Coverage Rate: 76.1%
Man Coverage Rate: 21.0%

Edge Rushers: Rookie Jalon Walker and James Pearce Jr. each had a sack and a forced fumble. Arnold Ebiketie also chipped in.

Defensive Interior: Ruke Orhorhoro and Zach Harrison seeing the bulk of snaps, plus Brandon Dorlus contributing solidly.

Linebackers: Kaden Elliss went full-time with 100% snaps. Ronnie Harrison and JD Bertrand split LB2 duties, with Harrison putting up a strong week.

Safeties: Jessie Bates III and Xavier Watts dominated tackles. Bates added an interception; both continue to be must-starts for IDP.

Corners: A.J. Terrell, Keith Taylor Jr., and Billy Bowman Jr. covering the wide targets. Dee Alford concussed early—rookie Bowman stepped in.

Expert Tipsters

Our IDP experts are all over the waiver wire and matchup angles this week. Cody Simon, Hunter, Gardner-Johnson, and rookie edge rushers like Walker are trending up.

Head-to-Head Notes

Cardinals vs Falcons is shaping up as a defensive slugfest. Both teams rotate linebackers heavily but have clear starters you can rely on for IDP points. Edge rushers and safeties are key.

Wide Betting Market Coverage

IDP trends often mirror betting props—sacks, tackles, and turnovers all affect lines. Hunter’s 3.5-sack game and Gardner-Johnson’s tackles can shift prop expectations for next week.

No Fixed Matches

Every game remains competitive; no insider leaks or fixed outcomes are in play.

Team News

Arizona: Nolen out with Q4 injury. Simon still starting.
Atlanta: Alford out with concussion. Rookie Bowman Jr. filling in.

Prediction

Expect a gritty, defensive-heavy game. Cards and Falcons linebackers will rack up tackles, while edge rushers could snag a few key sacks.

Players to Watch

Danielle Hunter, EDGE, ARZ – Big sack upside.
C.J. Gardner-Johnson, S, ARZ – Slot role yielding tackles.
Jalon Walker, EDGE, ATL – Rookie impact player.
Jessie Bates III, S, ATL – Interception + tackle machine.

Betting Tips

Over on Hunter sack props.
Gardner-Johnson tackle props look solid.
Watch rookie edge rushers for forced fumbles.

Wrap Up

Week 10 gives IDP owners plenty to chew on. Watch for emerging starters, rookies making waves, and key injuries shaping lineups. Keep your waiver wire ready—guaranteed some sneaky gems will pop up next week!