Week 10 brings another full week of fantasy action, and it’s starting to get into crunch time for fantasy football playoff races. With bye weeks still in full force until Thanksgiving, depth will continue to be tested. If you are looking for some help from the waiver wire, some strong performances from Week 9 are worth checking out. Let’s take an early look at some of the top names emerging as top Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 10.
Be sure to stay locked in to DK Network throughout the week and the rest of the season for all the latest news and fantasy impact. We’ll run down a few of the top potential waiver wire pickups for Week 10 in this post, but be sure to watch how the week unfolds and how players recover. Four more teams are on a bye in Week 10, so be sure to have replacements ready if you are counting on the Bears, Broncos, Eagles and Buccaneers, since they’ll be on their bye week.
This post is designed to be an early look at some of the names to keep an eye on coming into your preparation for Week 10 and the rest of your fantasy football season.
Top Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 10
| Player | Position | Team | Week 9 | Why Consider Them? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Douglas | WR | Miami Dolphins | 13 FPTS | Douglas has been the Dolphins’ top receiver when available, and the rookie was the clear top option against Detroit. He has a high floor and ceiling with plenty of opportunities and big-play potential. |
| Seth McGowan | RB | Indianapolis Colts | 11.2 FPTS | McGowan mixed in effectively with Jonathan Taylor, and he got into the end zone for the first time in his career. If Taylor is traded, McGowan will step into a huge role and could be a key pickup for the rest of the season. |
| Shedeur Sanders | QB | Cleveland Browns | 22.68 FPTS | Sanders was one of the top fantasy QBs of the week in New Orleans and brings a very high ceiling if he stays the starter for the Browns. |
| Darren Waller | TE | Carolina Panthers | 23 FPTS | Waller played a much more involved role in Week 9, leading the team with 10 targets and finishing with eight catches for 90 yards and a touchdown. |
| Packers DST | DST | Green Bay Packers | 12 FPTS | The Packers had four takeaways and three sacks in a strong performance in New England, and they’ll host the Vikings who will be on a short week next week. |
Best Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups and Adds for Week 10
One key factor to keep a close eye on every week is new injuries. Here are some new situations to monitor moving forward:
Players with injuries to monitor after Week 9:
- QB Patrick Mahomes, Kansas City Chiefs
- QB J.J. McCarthy, New York Giants
- RB Josh Jacobs, Green Bay Packers
- WR Puka Nacua, Los Angeles Rams
- WR Ladd McConkey, Los Angeles Chargers
- WR Jaylen Waddle, Denver Broncos
- WR Xavier Worthy, Kansas City Chiefs
- WR KC Concepcion, Cleveland Browns
- TE Jake Ferguson, Dallas Cowboys
With those injuries in mind, here are some of my early names to watch if you’re shopping on the Week 10 waiver wire.
WR Caleb Douglas, Miami Dolphins
The Dolphins’ offense struggled against the Lions in their 19-9 loss in Week 9. The offense had been trending up over the last few weeks, but that momentum came to a screeching halt as they were held to only three field goals against Detroit. Despite the offensive struggles, Caleb Douglas (13 FPTS) continued his strong performances as he establishes himself as the top receiver in the offense.
Douglas led the team in targets with eight, catches with six, and receiving yards with 70. He missed three games with an ankle injury but has looked solid in his three weeks since returning. He had two touchdowns on two big catches in his return against the Jets, and last week, he caught four of his team-high six targets for 43 yards. He continued to serve as the team’s top target against Detroit, and he made some very nice catches throughout the contest.
He is only owned in about a third of Yahoo! leagues, but since he’s getting the workload of a top receiver, and brings a very high ceiling as he continues to build chemistry with Malik Willis (4.82 FPTS). Douglas and the Dolphins have their bye behind them, and have favorable matchups against the Colts, Bills and Jets over the next three weeks. He has both a high floor and a high ceiling as an addition from the waiver wire Week 10.
Other top performances at receiver to consider as you check out the Waiver Wire Week 10 include Jordan Watkins (18.6 FPTS), Pat Bryant (15.6 FPTS) and Tank Dell (23.5 FPTS).
RB Seth McGowan, Indianapolis Colts
The Colts may or may not trade away Jonathan Taylor (10.4 FPTS), but whether they do or not, rookie Seth McGowan (11.2 FPTS) has shown enough to be more involved moving forward. McGowan scored his first NFL touchdown and took six carries for 45 rushing yards and a touchdown. He also had a key 36-yard run in the fourth quarter.
If Taylor is traded, McGowan will likely step up as the top running back and be an instant starter for the rest of the season. Next week, the Colts play the Dolphins in a very favorable matchup. He should be owned in all leagues in case a trade happens before the Trade Deadline. Even if Taylor stays, McGowan has potential if he stays in such an involved role.
Other running backs to watch on the waiver wire Week 10 include Audric Estime (14.7 FPTS), Emmett Johnson (9.4 FPTS) and Tyler Goodson (7.7 FPTS).
QB Shedeur Sanders, Cleveland Browns
The Browns rallied to force overtime and almost knocked off the Saints, coming up one point short in a 23-22 overtime loss. It was the first start of the season for Shedeur Sanders (22.68 FPTS). He racked up 297 passing yards and two touchdowns while adding 28 rushing yards on 10 carries. He found Harold Fannin Jr. (12.2 FPTS) in overtime for what could have been a game-winning score if the team had been able to convert the two-point conversion.
Sanders definitely made a strong case for more opportunities, but coach Todd Monken would not commit to either him or Deshaun Watson as the team’s starter going forward. If you’re in a deep league, though, Sanders is worth a speculative addition since he has so much upside if he gets a chance.
Other available QB options to consider for next week include Cam Ward (returning from his bye week), Joe Milton III (14.16 FPTS) and Drew Lock (12.6 FPTS).
TE Darren Waller, Carolina Panthers
The Panthers have rotated multiple tight ends this season, and Darren Waller (23 FPTS) has proven that he can still be a strong option especially in the red zone. He had his fourth touchdown of the season in the Panthers’ loss to the Broncos.
Waller had been used sparingly before the bye week, totaling 24 targets through seven games. Waller’s targets skyrocketed in Week 9, as he got a team-high 10 targets, catching eight for 90 yards and the impressive touchdown highlighted above.
If Waller is ready for that much of a larger workload, he makes a great tight end pickup from the Waiver Wire Week 10, with favorable matchups against the Saints and Ravens in the next two weeks. He also has some nice tight end matchups down the road in the fantasy playoffs if you’re looking to plan ahead.
Other tight ends who may be on the waiver wire and had big Week 9 performances include A.J. Barner (15 FPTS), Chig Okonkwo (11.7 FPTS) and Kenyon Sadiq (8.9 FPTS).
Packers DST
The Packers DST (12 FPTS) had three sacks, three interceptions and a fumble recovery against the Patriots in a dominant performance on both sides of the ball.
The Packers host the Vikings, who will be on a short week next week, and then the Packers are on a Week 11 bye. They face the Rams, Saints, Bills and Dolphins after that in a mix of favorable matchups and tough matchups. The Packers proved against New England, though, that they can put up big points even in matchups against solid offenses.
The Packers could also get a significant boost when Micah Parsons is healthy enough to return. The Packers have 26 sacks this season, even without Parsons, and they have forced 10 turnovers in their last four games.
Other DST options that had strong Week 9 performances and are worth a look include the Giants DST (13 FPTS), the Browns DST (9 FPTS) and the Lions DST (9 FPTS)
Week 10 brings another full week of fantasy action, and it’s starting to get into crunch time for fantasy football playoff races. With bye weeks still in full force until Thanksgiving, depth will continue to be tested. If you are looking for some help from the waiver wire, some strong performances from Week 9 are worth checking out. Let’s take an early look at some of the top names emerging as top Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 10.
Be sure to stay locked in to DK Network throughout the week and the rest of the season for all the latest news and fantasy impact. We’ll run down a few of the top potential waiver wire pickups for Week 10 in this post, but be sure to watch how the week unfolds and how players recover. Four more teams are on a bye in Week 10, so be sure to have replacements ready if you are counting on the Bears, Broncos, Eagles and Buccaneers, since they’ll be on their bye week.
This post is designed to be an early look at some of the names to keep an eye on coming into your preparation for Week 10 and the rest of your fantasy football season.
Top Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 10
| Player | Position | Team | Week 9 | Why Consider Them? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Douglas | WR | Miami Dolphins | 13 FPTS | Douglas has been the Dolphins’ top receiver when available, and the rookie was the clear top option against Detroit. He has a high floor and ceiling with plenty of opportunities and big-play potential. |
| Seth McGowan | RB | Indianapolis Colts | 11.2 FPTS | McGowan mixed in effectively with Jonathan Taylor, and he got into the end zone for the first time in his career. If Taylor is traded, McGowan will step into a huge role and could be a key pickup for the rest of the season. |
| Shedeur Sanders | QB | Cleveland Browns | 22.68 FPTS | Sanders was one of the top fantasy QBs of the week in New Orleans and brings a very high ceiling if he stays the starter for the Browns. |
| Darren Waller | TE | Carolina Panthers | 23 FPTS | Waller played a much more involved role in Week 9, leading the team with 10 targets and finishing with eight catches for 90 yards and a touchdown. |
| Packers DST | DST | Green Bay Packers | 12 FPTS | The Packers had four takeaways and three sacks in a strong performance in New England, and they’ll host the Vikings who will be on a short week next week. |
Best Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups and Adds for Week 10
One key factor to keep a close eye on every week is new injuries. Here are some new situations to monitor moving forward:
Players with injuries to monitor after Week 9:
- QB Patrick Mahomes, Kansas City Chiefs
- QB J.J. McCarthy, New York Giants
- RB Josh Jacobs, Green Bay Packers
- WR Puka Nacua, Los Angeles Rams
- WR Ladd McConkey, Los Angeles Chargers
- WR Jaylen Waddle, Denver Broncos
- WR Xavier Worthy, Kansas City Chiefs
- WR KC Concepcion, Cleveland Browns
- TE Jake Ferguson, Dallas Cowboys
With those injuries in mind, here are some of my early names to watch if you’re shopping on the Week 10 waiver wire.
WR Caleb Douglas, Miami Dolphins
The Dolphins’ offense struggled against the Lions in their 19-9 loss in Week 9. The offense had been trending up over the last few weeks, but that momentum came to a screeching halt as they were held to only three field goals against Detroit. Despite the offensive struggles, Caleb Douglas (13 FPTS) continued his strong performances as he establishes himself as the top receiver in the offense.
Douglas led the team in targets with eight, catches with six, and receiving yards with 70. He missed three games with an ankle injury but has looked solid in his three weeks since returning. He had two touchdowns on two big catches in his return against the Jets, and last week, he caught four of his team-high six targets for 43 yards. He continued to serve as the team’s top target against Detroit, and he made some very nice catches throughout the contest.
He is only owned in about a third of Yahoo! leagues, but since he’s getting the workload of a top receiver, and brings a very high ceiling as he continues to build chemistry with Malik Willis (4.82 FPTS). Douglas and the Dolphins have their bye behind them, and have favorable matchups against the Colts, Bills and Jets over the next three weeks. He has both a high floor and a high ceiling as an addition from the waiver wire Week 10.
Other top performances at receiver to consider as you check out the Waiver Wire Week 10 include Jordan Watkins (18.6 FPTS), Pat Bryant (15.6 FPTS) and Tank Dell (23.5 FPTS).
RB Seth McGowan, Indianapolis Colts
The Colts may or may not trade away Jonathan Taylor (10.4 FPTS), but whether they do or not, rookie Seth McGowan (11.2 FPTS) has shown enough to be more involved moving forward. McGowan scored his first NFL touchdown and took six carries for 45 rushing yards and a touchdown. He also had a key 36-yard run in the fourth quarter.
If Taylor is traded, McGowan will likely step up as the top running back and be an instant starter for the rest of the season. Next week, the Colts play the Dolphins in a very favorable matchup. He should be owned in all leagues in case a trade happens before the Trade Deadline. Even if Taylor stays, McGowan has potential if he stays in such an involved role.
Other running backs to watch on the waiver wire Week 10 include Audric Estime (14.7 FPTS), Emmett Johnson (9.4 FPTS) and Tyler Goodson (7.7 FPTS).
QB Shedeur Sanders, Cleveland Browns
The Browns rallied to force overtime and almost knocked off the Saints, coming up one point short in a 23-22 overtime loss. It was the first start of the season for Shedeur Sanders (22.68 FPTS). He racked up 297 passing yards and two touchdowns while adding 28 rushing yards on 10 carries. He found Harold Fannin Jr. (12.2 FPTS) in overtime for what could have been a game-winning score if the team had been able to convert the two-point conversion.
Sanders definitely made a strong case for more opportunities, but coach Todd Monken would not commit to either him or Deshaun Watson as the team’s starter going forward. If you’re in a deep league, though, Sanders is worth a speculative addition since he has so much upside if he gets a chance.
Other available QB options to consider for next week include Cam Ward (returning from his bye week), Joe Milton III (14.16 FPTS) and Drew Lock (12.6 FPTS).
TE Darren Waller, Carolina Panthers
The Panthers have rotated multiple tight ends this season, and Darren Waller (23 FPTS) has proven that he can still be a strong option especially in the red zone. He had his fourth touchdown of the season in the Panthers’ loss to the Broncos.
Waller had been used sparingly before the bye week, totaling 24 targets through seven games. Waller’s targets skyrocketed in Week 9, as he got a team-high 10 targets, catching eight for 90 yards and the impressive touchdown highlighted above.
If Waller is ready for that much of a larger workload, he makes a great tight end pickup from the Waiver Wire Week 10, with favorable matchups against the Saints and Ravens in the next two weeks. He also has some nice tight end matchups down the road in the fantasy playoffs if you’re looking to plan ahead.
Other tight ends who may be on the waiver wire and had big Week 9 performances include A.J. Barner (15 FPTS), Chig Okonkwo (11.7 FPTS) and Kenyon Sadiq (8.9 FPTS).
Packers DST
The Packers DST (12 FPTS) had three sacks, three interceptions and a fumble recovery against the Patriots in a dominant performance on both sides of the ball.
The Packers host the Vikings, who will be on a short week next week, and then the Packers are on a Week 11 bye. They face the Rams, Saints, Bills and Dolphins after that in a mix of favorable matchups and tough matchups. The Packers proved against New England, though, that they can put up big points even in matchups against solid offenses.
The Packers could also get a significant boost when Micah Parsons is healthy enough to return. The Packers have 26 sacks this season, even without Parsons, and they have forced 10 turnovers in their last four games.
Other DST options that had strong Week 9 performances and are worth a look include the Giants DST (13 FPTS), the Browns DST (9 FPTS) and the Lions DST (9 FPTS).
