Waiver Wire Pickups: Week 10 (Fantasy Football)
Week 10 byes: Chicago Bears, Denver Broncos, Philadelphia Eagles, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
You know what? When I look at the Week 10 byes, I am kind of glad. All four of these teams desperately need this week to put some puzzle pieces together. Bears, can you figure out what the heck you are doing with D’Andre Swift? Broncos, you traded for an elite WR in Jaylen Waddle. First, I hope he can get healthy for Week 11, but maybe we can also scheme up some legitimate targets for him? Eagles, I do not think a week is going to help you, unfortunately. And Bucs… Get Baker healthy. And for goodness sake, can Emeka Egbuka get his head on straight? End rant.
Tonight the trade deadline hits at 4:00 pm EST. That may have an impact on the waiver wire, so be sure to check the news before you put bids in. However, we are looking at players as they stand right now to help fill in bye-week gaps and to find solutions for injuries that befell some major fantasy assets in Week 9, including Puka Nacua, Michael Wilson, Josh Jacobs, and Jake Ferguson.
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Quarterback Waiver Rankings
Aaron Rodgers, QB, Pittsburgh Steelers
I have to be honest, the QB waiver options this week are just not my favorite. If Matthew Stafford is available in your league, pick him up. But most available players are in tough matchups that I would try to avoid (Wentz v. Green Bay…) and injuries have taken out backups to the backup, leaving the position thinner than the Slender Man. I will tell you what I am going to do. I have Caleb Williams as my starter in my main league, and he is, of course, on bye this week. I am going to pick up and play Aaron Rodgers, who is available in about 60% of leagues. The Steelers are coming off the bye, and they are playing the Cincinnati Bengals, who have been on fire. Sure, the Steelers have a tough defense, but we can consider the Bengals’ offense matchup-proof at this point. I think Aaron will have to throw the ball quite a bit, and last time he played the Bengals, he ended the week as the QB9. Long story short, I am going to bet on him in a tough streaming week.
Running Back Waiver Rankings
Audric Estime, RB, New Orleans Saints
Last week, the New Orleans Saints made a surprising move when they claimed Audric Estime off waivers and subsequently cut Kendre Miller from the team. Estime made an impact immediately, leading the team in carries over Alvin Kamara. He had 15 carries for 72 yards and one TD. With Travis Etienne Jr. still on IR, Estime is an interesting waiver pickup, and he is available in almost all leagues.
Kaleb Johnson, RB, Green Bay Packers
Week 9 was rough on the Green Bay Packers’ RBs. Going into the week, MarShawn Lloyd was listed as limited due to a knee injury and ended up sitting out. Then, the newly returned Josh Jacobs injured his ring finger, and he is now expected to undergo surgery. That leaves Jason’s favorite RB, Kaleb Johnson, as a waiver wire option. He saw fewer snaps than Pierre Strong Jr. but had more opportunities, ending up with 14 carries for 68 yards and one TD. Johnson is available in almost all leagues, and as long as the Packers do not acquire anyone before the trade deadline tonight, he is a worthy pickup.
Corey Kiner, RB, New England
Last week, I mentioned Corey Kiner as a pickup and stash because he found himself as the RB2 behind an older RB in Rhamondre Stevenson. Hopefully, you were one of the few who followed that advice. Stevenson is expected to remain sidelined for at least “a few” games dealing with a knee tendon issue, putting Kiner in a position for a larger role. The Patriots are up against the Detroit Lions in Week 10, which is a favorable matchup for RBs. Unless they end up trading for the illustrious Jonathan Taylor, Kiner is an emergency flex start.
Wide Receiver Waiver Rankings
Tank Dell, WR, Houston Texans
Tank Dell feels like the sweetheart of the NFL right now. His comeback story has been inspiring, and it was the feel-good moment of the week watching him log his first TD back from the devastating leg injury he suffered a couple of years ago. Dell caught four of his nine targets for 105 yards and the TD, putting him at WR7 on the week. There are a lot of targets to go around on this offense, but Stroud and Dell have a special connection that could lead to more productive weeks this season. He is a smart add, especially if you have WRs on bye this and next week.
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Caleb Douglas, WR, Miami Dolphins
Last week, I mentioned that the Miami Dolphins’ offense has been on the up-and-up ever since their Week 6 bye. Well, the other shoe dropped, and they had an unexpectedly bad week against what should have been a favorable matchup against the Detroit Lions. With that being said, rookie WR Caleb Douglas walked away with a low-end flex-worthy fantasy week. He finished as the WR29, catching six of his eight targets for 70 yards. Douglas is available in 50% of leagues, and he is a streaming option should you need to fill a roster spot due to the bye week or injury.
Jordan Watkins and Demarcus Robinson, WRs, San Francisco 49ers
As per usual, the San Francisco 49ers are dealing with major injuries to their receiving corps. As of now, Mike Evans, Deebo Samuel Sr., and Christian Kirk are all out, leaving Jordan Watkins and Demarcus Robinson as Purdy’s WR options. Robinson recently came off IR and had a quiet game in his first matchup back against the Las Vegas Raiders. He caught three of his four targets for 22 yards. Meanwhile, Jordan Watkins had a more productive day. He caught all four of his targets for 86 yards and a TD. Out of these two players, Watkins is a stronger waiver wire candidate, while Robinson shakes off the rust, and injuries keep his teammates on the bench. Keep in mind that season vet Keenan Allen has now also joined the party in Northern California.
Tight End Waiver Rankings
Darren Waller, TE, Carolina Panthers
Here again, we find Darren Waller on the waiver wire target list. He had a big week against the Denver Broncos, catching eight of his ten targets for 90 yards and a TD. Before anyone gets too excited, it is important to remember that he has been inconsistent through the last four weeks. He has bounced between WR66 and WR7, etc., which is outlined below, but the boom potential may be worth it to you depending on your roster and your matchup. Also consider, the Panthers will face the New Orleans Saints in Week 10. The Saints’ defense ranks 27th against TEs, putting Waller in a good position to be a priority target for Bryce Young.
Pat Freiermuth, TE, Pittsburgh Steelers
As I mentioned with Aaron Rodgers, the Pittsburgh Steelers are coming off the bye week and moving into a fun divisional game against the Cincinnati Bengals. The matchup is really the only reason I feel comfortable mentioning Freiermuth. The Bengals’ defense ranks 24th against the TE position, giving him an avenue for a larger role for the week. If you are desperate for a TE streamer, frankly, you could do worse.
Team DST Waiver Rankings
Detroit Lions, DST
The Detroit Lions started off the year as an incredibly unreliable defense, but in the last three weeks, they have stabilized and are ranked 10th among fantasy defenses. Next week, they are up against a struggling New England Patriots offense with very limited receiving options and a thin RB room. The Lions are a very viable DST streaming option, available in over 50% of leagues.