Week 10 Waiver Wire Pickups - Fantasy Football Free Agent Adds and Stashes (2025)

Rob's Week 10 fantasy football waiver wire pickups, adds, stashes and sleepers to target for 2025. His top waiver wire adds for Week 10 at RB, WR, TE, QB, K, D/ST.

This week is the NFL's trade deadline, and with it, we could see several fantasy-relevant players change teams. That will obviously affect their fantasy value, but it'll also indirectly affect the fantasy values of many other players. The deadline is this Tuesday, so we'll know who is going where before waivers run this week.

Jakobi Meyers, Tony Pollard, Breece Hall, Rashid Shaheed, and David Njoku are the biggest names that could be on the move this week. There are also several injuries to track this week. That includes the likes of Jayden Daniels (elbow), Brian Thomas Jr. (ankle), D'Andre Swift (groin), Puka Nacua (ribs), Aaron Jones Sr. (shoulder), Tucker Kraft (knee), and Tee Higgins (undisclosed), who were all banged up.

Be sure to also check out our free Who Should I Pickup? tool and compare up to four free agent players at once - we'll tell you who to pick up. Please use the promo code "BOOM" to get 10% off our premium subscription tools. Now, let's get to the best waiver wire adds for Week 10.

• 2025 fantasy football rankings
• Running back (RB) fantasy football rankings
• Wide receiver (WR) fantasy football rankings
• Tight end (TE) fantasy football rankings
• Quarterback (QB) fantasy football rankings
• FLEX fantasy football rankings
• Defense (D/ST) fantasy football rankings
• Kicker (K) fantasy football rankings
• Dynasty fantasy football rankings

Running Back Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 10

Must Adds

Trey Benson, Arizona Cardinals - 49.1% Rostered

Benson is currently on IR. He's eligible to return in Week 10 against the Seahawks. James Conner (foot) is on season-ending IR. Once Benson returns, fantasy managers should expect him to be Arizona's primary ball-carrier, and he should be viewed as a top-24 running back once he's healthy.

Benson is required to miss at least four games, but Arizona has a bye week during his four-game IR stretch, meaning Benson will have had extra time to get 100% healthy. Fantasy managers should add him now.

Priority Adds

Kareem Hunt, Kansas City Chiefs - 52.9% Rostered 

The Chiefs are on a bye in Week 10, but as long as they don't add a running back before this week's trade deadline, Hunt will continue to operate as the team's goal-line running back. Isiah Pacheco is dealing with an MCL sprain, and while he's expected to return after the bye, there's no guarantee. Due to the strength of the Kansas City offense, Hunt should continue to get plenty of touchdown scoring opportunities, which will keep him on the RB3 radar.

Devin Singletary, New York Giants - 4.5% Rostered

In the team's first game following Cam Skattebo's ankle injury, it was actually Devin Singletary who led the team in snaps and carries. Singletary logged 32 snaps to Tyrone Tracy Jr.'s 25. Singletary had eight carries to Tracy's five. This was a clear running back-by-committee.

Singletary played on early downs and was the team's goal-line back. Tracy was the preferred option on third downs and in obvious passing situations. Both of these running backs should now be on the fantasy radar as middling RB3s.

Bhayshul Tuten, Jacksonville Jaguars - 20.7% Rostered

The post bye week bump didn't happen, but Tuten did finish with nine carries, which is more than he's gotten since Week 2. He also ended up getting a goal-line touch after Travis Etienne Jr. failed to punch it home in his two tries before. This was the most work Tuten has seen since Week 2.

It likely wasn't as much as fantasy managers were hoping for, but it was a step in the right direction.

Tank Bigsby, Philadelphia Eagles - 26.2% Rostered

Saquon Barkley left in the third quarter with a groin injury in Week 8. Philadelphia had a multiple-score lead, which could have influenced that decision. Based on Barkley's demeanor after the game, the injury didn't seem serious, but this is speculation. Philadelphia was off this week, giving Barkley an extra week to rest.

Bigsby played 16 snaps to Will Shipley's eight. Shipley played on third-downs and if Barkley were to miss time, would likely be the team's pass-catching back. However, this is less appealing in Philadelphia's offense. Bigsby had nine carries and finished with 104 yards, and he should be the player to target if Barkley misses time.

Given that the team has not provided any update on his status, Bigsby is worth adding at this time.

Dylan Sampson, Cleveland Browns - 10.5% Rostered

Quinshon Judkins injured his shoulder and did not return in Week 8. The Browns were getting crushed, so it's unknown if Judkins' injury was serious. However, his injury opened the door for Cleveland's other rookie running back.

Following Judkins' exit, Sampson played 73% of the snaps and handled 75% of the team's rushing attempts. He also had a route share of 68% and a target share of 32%. He had three carries and six targets. Jerome Ford had zero carries and one target.

If Judkins were to miss time, the Browns seem to have shifted their priority to getting their young guys playing time. If that's the case, Sampson would be the biggest beneficiary of any time Judkins might miss. The Browns noted that Judkins is being viewed as day-to-day. However, Sampson's upside is still worth rostering given Judkins's unclear status following their bye week.

RB4/5's with High Contingency Value

Blake Corum, Los Angeles Rams - 7.2% Rostered

The Rams blew the doors off the Saints this past weekend, which allowed them to give Corum more run. He finished with 13 carries and 58 yards. Corum is typically seeing seven-to-10 touches per game, which is just barely keeping him in the RB4/5 range. His standalone value is minimal, but it is there, especially in games where you can expect the Rams to be playing with a lead.

That isn't why Corum is worth rostering. He's one of the best fantasy football handcuffs. If Kyren Williams were to miss time, Corum would immediately become a top-15 running back. That kind of upside is worth having on your bench if you have the space.

Tyler Allgeier, Atlanta Falcons - 31.2% Rostered

Allgeier is usually a good bet to get eight-to-10 carries, which keeps him on the RB4 radar. He's a better option when Atlanta is a favorite because those are the games they are more likely to lean on the running game. When Atlanta is behind on the scoreboard, Allgeier gets game-scripted out of the contest.

His standalone value is somewhat limited unless you can predict the games Atlanta will cruise to victory. However, his contingency value is that of a top-2o running back in the event of a Bijan Robinson injury. That is the reason it is worth stashing Allgeier.

Tyjae Spears, Tennessee Titans - 43.9 % Rostered

Spears returned in Week 5, but was still clearly limited. Since Week 6, however, Spears has averaged 8.9 half-PPR points. He's scored 7.0 half-PPR points or more in three out of those four games, with a high of 15.7 half-PPR points.

Over the past four weeks, Spears has averaged 6.5 carries and 3.3 targets per game. That workload keeps him on the RB4 radar. He's splitting time with Tony Pollard, but Pollard operates as the short-yardage, early-down, and goal-line back. Spears is the third-down, two-minute drill, and pass-catching specialist.

Spears tends to play more and be more involved when Tennessee is losing, which is quite frequently. If Pollard were to miss time, Spears would be a solid RB3.

Deep, Deep League Stashes 

Jaydon Blue, Dallas Cowboys - 13.1% Rostered

Miles Sanders is on season-ending IR with a knee injury, which makes Blue the Cowboys' No. 2 running back and the "next man up" should anything happen to Javonte Williams. That alone gives him elite handcuff value. Williams has been excellent this season, so fantasy managers shouldn't expect Blue to overtake him. However, it's possible he could carve out a role similar to the one described above for Smith.

Williams will undoubtedly maintain his role as the primary runner, early-down, short-yardage, and goal-line back. Blue could have fantasy value if he's able to earn the pass-catching role in Dallas' offense. With how dreadful their defense is and how much they pass, he could hold standalone fantasy value, alongside his elite contingency value.

Devin Neal, New Orleans Saints - 2.2% Rostered

With Kendre Miller (knee) on IR, Neal is now Alvin Kamara's primary backup. Kamara hasn't played more than 15 games since 2017. He's missed 13 games over the past four seasons. Before getting injured, Miller was routinely getting eight-to-12 touches per game. That's the kind of upside Neal has with a healthy Kamara.

If Kamara were to get injured or traded - albeit a long shot - Neal would be the biggest beneficiary. Kamara has been largely ineffective this season. In what is now a lost year, the Saints could eventually opt to give Neal, their potential future starting running back, more opportunities down the stretch.

Brashard Smith, Kansas City Chiefs - 16.1% Rostered

Despite Isiah Pacheco (knee) being out this past weekend and the Chiefs playing from behind for almost the entire game, Smith's role didn't increase as many fantasy managers had hoped that it would. That's likely a strong sign that securing a Jerick McKinnon-type role in this offense is unlikely.

Fantasy managers should prioritize the handcuffs listed below ahead of Smith. They simply have more upside. However, in a deeper league, Smith could be stashed as a long-shot lottery ticket in case the Chiefs don't trade for a running back and they're forced to give Smith more opportunities due to Pacheco's injury.

Pure Running Back Handcuffs

• Brian Robinson Jr., San Francisco 49ers - 21.9% Rostered
• Samaje Perine, Cincinnati Bengals - 17.1% Rostered
• Ray Davis, Buffalo Bills - 5.7% Rostered
• Chris Rodriguez Jr., Washington Commanders - 0.7% Rostered
• Emanuel Wilson, Green Bay Packers - 9.1% Rostered
• Kenneth Gainwell, Pittsburgh Steelers - 49.8% Rostered
• Ollie Gordon II, Miami Dolphins - 11.5% Rostered
• Isaiah Davis, New York Jets - 9.2% Rostered
• Keaton Mitchell, Baltimore Ravens - 0.7% Rostered
• Tahj Brooks, Cincinnati Bengals - 0.2% Rostered
• D.J. Giddens, Indianapolis Colts - 0.9% Rostered
• Will Shipley, Philadelphia Eagles - 3.5% Rostered
• Phil Mafah - Dallas Cowboys - 0.1% Rostered
• Sean Tucker, Tampa Bay Buccaneers - 3.9% Rostered

Wide Receiver Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 10

Must Add

Parker Washington, Jacksonville Jaguars - 5.1% Rostered

Washington has three games with nine or more targets. Thomas has been a major disappointment in his sophomore season and also seemed to suffer a high ankle sprain this past weekend, limiting him at the end of the game. Travis Hunter (knee) is currently on IR.

Parker Washington Week 9: 30 routes, 9 targets, 8 rec, 90 yards - all team highs! https://t.co/AePZQ0I4u0

— Michael F. Florio (@MichaelFFlorio) November 3, 2025

Washington was Jacksonville's leading receiver this past weekend, finishing with nine targets, eight receptions, and 90 yards. Jacksonville was on bye in Week 8, but had 10 targets, four receptions, and 52 yards in Week 7. If Thomas is unable to suit up next weekend, Washington would be an excellent bet for eight targets or more. That'll give him WR3 value with upside for more.

Troy Franklin, Denver Broncos - 51.9% Rostered

Franklin now has three consecutive weeks with eight or more targets. He has 28 targets in the past three weeks. For the season, he has more targets than Courtland Sutton. In nine games this season, Franklin has seven games with 6.0 half-PPR points or more. He has three games with double-digit performances, which include two contests where he scored 20 or more half-PPR points.

Franklin is clearly the team's No. 2 option in the passing game behind Sutton. He has shown a solid ceiling, and he's also provided fantasy managers with a fairly safe floor. He has just two games below 6.0 half-PPR points. He's a strong WR4 with weekly upside.

Alec Pierce, Indianapolis Colts - 11.8% Rostered

We all know that Michael Pittman Jr. and Tyler Warren are the team's No. 1 and No. 2 pass-catchers. The fantasy community is overly high on Josh Downs and views him as the No. 3 target-earner and, in some cases, someone who could threaten Pittman. The reality is, Pierce has outplayed Downs this season, and it isn't all that close.

Pierce has appeared in seven games this season. He has five games with 8.0 half-PPR points or more. In the past three weeks, he has had two games with 10 or more targets. He has five games with 65 yards or more. Pierce is the team's primary downfield option, and he has yet to find the end zone. His consistent fantasy production is even more impressive with the lack of touchdowns.

With his role downfield, eventually, one of his receptions will be in the end zone.

Christian Watson, Green Bay Packers - 25.6% Rostered

Watson has scored 17.3 half-PPR points in his last two games, his first two since returning from a torn ACL. He has games of 85 and 58 yards and has had four targets in each contest. Watson is Green Bay's primary downfield threat, and he's flashed in that role since returning.

Jayden Reed (collarbone) is still on IR. Matthew Golden injured his shoulder in Week 9, and his status for Week 10 is unknown. Dontayvion Wicks was inactive this past weekend due to a calf injury, and Kraft is believed to have torn his ACL. That'll create a lot more opportunities for Watson.

WR4/5's with some Upside

Kayshon Boutte, New England Patriots - 42.5% Rostered

Boutte suffered a hamstring injury in the second quarter and did not return. That'll be something fantasy managers need to keep an eye on. Typically, receivers aren't able to return in one week from a hamstring injury, so that's something to consider.

Before this week, Boutte had scored 15.0, 12.5, and 23.8 half-PPR points in the three weeks prior. In Week 1, he scored 13.3 half-PPR points, and in Week 2, he scored 8.1 half-PPR points. He's had five solid weeks throughout the first half of the season. The hamstring injury is unfortunate, but fantasy managers shouldn't completely ignore him if he's available. The production before his injury was very encouraging.

High Upside Stashes

Brandon Aiyuk, San Francisco 49ers - 31.5% Rostered

He tore his MCL and ACL early last season and will need some time to shake off the rust. However, he’s an IR candidate and someone you can stash for free. From 2023-2024, he had 2,357 yards and 15 touchdowns. He finished as the WR22 in 2022 and the WR12 in 2023. He’s absolutely worth taking a shot on.

He’s the receiver with the most chemistry with Brock Purdy (toe) and could be a second-half weekly WR2 starter. Reports have recently indicated that Aiyuk isn't close to returning, but if you have an IR spot, he's worth stashing. His 21-day practice window could be opened soon.

Deep League Stashes

If you do not require someone you can start in the short term, these players are worth stashing for when they return from injury (Reed and Tillman) or if their role increases (Burden). 

Jayden Reed, Green Bay Packers - 40.5% Rostered

Reed is currently on IR, and his exact return date is unknown. However, if he's been dropped in your league, stashing Reed could pay dividends later on this season. In Week 1, he had five targets, three receptions, 45 yards, and a touchdown en route to 12.0 half-PPR points. Once Reed returns, he'll likely settle into being ranked as a WR4, and he'll have weekly WR2 upside.

The Packers have an efficient offense, and Jordan Love is playing at a high level. Fantasy managers should want a piece of this offense. With Kraft potentially sidelined for the remainder of the season, Reed could immediately earn a high target share when he returns.

Luther Burden III, Chicago Bears - 5.7% Rostered

Burden did not play this past weekend due to a concussion. It seems unlikely to happen at this point, but if Burden were ever to leapfrog Olamide Zaccheaus as the team's slot receiver, Burden could make a splash down the stretch.

He leads the team in yards per route run and target rate, showcasing his potential upside if his opportunities were to increase. At this point in the season, it seems like a long shot, but in deeper leagues, he's worth stashing as a lottery ticket if you have the space.

Cedric Tillman, Cleveland Browns - 14.6% Rostered

With how poorly Jerry Jeudy has played this season, once Tillman can return to the lineup, he may immediately slot in as the team's No. 1 receiver. With David Njoku's name being mentioned on the trade block, Tillman could return to a favorable fantasy situation. The quarterback situation limits his upside, but Tillman started off hot, scoring 22.9 half-PPR points in his first two weeks of the season.

Potential WR5/6's

Tez Johnson, Tampa Bay Buccaneers - 30.6% Rostered

Injuries to Chris Godwin (fibula) and Mike Evans (collarbone) have opened the door for Johnson to get onto the field. Since Week 5, Johnson has had four games with more than 6.5 half-PPR points. He's averaging 9.9 half-PPR PPG during this stretch. Evans is likely out for the remaining fantasy football season.

There has been little information about Godwin's injury. Even if he's able to get back onto the field following the team's Week 9 bye, Johnson could remain involved as the team's No. 3 receiver. The team could opt to use a Sterling Shepard and Johnson in a committee approach for that No. 3 role, to the detriment of both players.

Fantasy managers should prioritize the younger player with more upside.

Rashod Bateman, Baltimore Ravens - 14.0% Rostered

Bateman had 45 catches, 756 yards, and nine touchdowns last year. He was one of Lamar Jackson's favorite targets near the end zone. He's also the team's best downfield threat. Baltimore's defense has struggled mightily this season. If that continues, the Baltimore offense will be forced to score points to win games.

That's a good fantasy recipe for the Baltimore skilled players. Now, with Jackson back under center, the weekly ceiling for all offensive players has been raised. Bateman is a touchdown-dependent receiver, but he's catching balls from a quarterback who throws touchdowns at a higher rate than everyone else.

Tory Horton, Los Angeles Rams - 7.2% Rostered

Cooper Kupp was inactive this past weekend, which gave Horton a chance to start. He finished with four targets, four receptions, 48 yards, and two touchdowns. He's more explosive than Kupp and possesses far more speed. Kupp injured his hamstring, so if that keeps him out for a few more weeks, Horton could play himself into a more regular role.

Darnell Mooney, Atlanta Falcons - 43.4% Rostered

It's been an ugly 2025 season for Mooney, but I'm okay still stashing Mooney. He's a full-time player on a strong offense with a young and improving quarterback. Mooney has a history of being a productive player.

He had 992 yards last year with Atlanta, and he went over 1,000 yards in his second season in the NFL while with the Bears. He's been hampered by injuries this season, which has mitigated his production. If he can get healthy, we could see him have a decent finish. He can't be started right now, but he's someone worth stashing.

Andrei Iosivas, Cincinnati Bengals - 0.1% 

Higgins left late in the game and did not return despite the close contest. Iosivas finished second to only Ja'Marr Chase in snaps played and routes run and finished with seven targets, five receptions, 66 yards, and one touchdown en route to 15.5 half-PPR points. If Higgins is unable to suit up in Week 11 after the team's bye in Week 10, Iosivas would be the biggest beneficiary.

Calvin Austin III, Pittsburgh Steelers - 11.0% Rostered

Austin has played in six games this season; however, he left one of them early due to an injury. In the other five, Austin has three games with six targets, resulting in three games with 8.0 half-PPR points or more.

Since returning in Week 8, Austin has 12 targets, nine receptions, and 84 yards. D.K. Metcalf is the undisputed No. 1 option in Pittsburgh, but Austin is the team's second-best pass-catcher. The team has been rumored to be interested in adding a receiver, which would hurt Austin's fantasy value.

Tre Tucker, Las Vegas Raiders - 39.8% Rostered

Jakobi Meyers could be traded this week, which would make Tucker the team's No. 1 receiver. He's been a productive player this season, and the return of Brock Bowers has helped Geno Smith and the entire offense. If Meyers were to be moved, Tucker's value would increase. He has four games with six or more targets this season and could have a solid finish to the 2025 season if Meyers is moved.

If Meyers is traded, he could bump into that WR4/5 range.

DeMario Douglas, New England Patriots - 5.2% Rostered

Douglas played behind Boutte, Mack Hollins, Stefon Diggs, and Kyle Williams, but he still finished with the best fantasy day. He had six targets, four catches, 100 yards, and a touchdown en route to 18.0 half-PPR points. Drake Maye is playing great, and if this performance leads to more snaps for Douglas, he should be a worthwhile WR6.

Jalen Coker, Carolina Panthers - 5.0% Rostered

Coker was second on the team in snaps played and routes run. This was just his third game back, and in the previous two, Xavier Legette had the advantage over Coker in both categories. It's a positive sign to see Coker take the lead in both categories. That didn't lead to many fantasy points this past weekend, but it's an encouraging sign.

With the poor offensive output and quarterback play, the ceiling is limited. Coker was solid last year as a rookie, and once he gets his feet back underneath him, if his role continues to grow, he should eventually become the team's No. 2 target-earner behind Tetairoa McMillan.

Chimere Dike, Tennessee Titans - 23.2% Rostered

Dike should be the priority when it comes to Titans' receivers. Since Week 7, Dike has averaged 11.6 half-PPR PPG. He scored 7.0 half-PPR points this past weekend, but six came via a punt return. He finished with just one reception for five yards.

However, in the two weeks before, Dike had 12 targets, 11 receptions, 163 yards, and one touchdown. He's operated as the team's No.1 receiver in recent weeks. The poor efficiency from the Tennessee offense limits Dike's upside, but he's worth adding in deeper leagues.

Elic Ayomanor, Tennessee Titans - 20.3% Rostered

Ayomanor got off to a hot start but has faded a bit in recent weeks. In Week 9, Van Jefferson played more snaps and ran more routes than Ayomanor. Calvin Ridley has been inactive the past few weeks due to a hamstring injury.

Ayomanor is worth adding as a WR6, but his floor is zero, and his ceiling is limited. That likely doesn't sound very appealing—it shouldn't—but as a rookie, Ayomanor, there's potential for a sudden increase in production, especially if the offense improves.

Jordan Whittington, Los Angeles Rams - 0.7% Rostered

Nacua left this past weekend's game with a rib injury and did not return. Tutu Atwell is on IR. This resulted in Whittinton operating as the team's No. 2 receiver opposite Davante Adams after Nacua went down. Before that, Whittington was the team's No. 3 receiver.

If Nacua is forced to miss next week, Whittington would be an option as a WR4/5 in deep leagues. His value is directly tied to Nacua's availability.

Tyler Johnson, New York Jets - 0.1% Rostered

Garrett Wilson (knee) and Josh Reynolds (hip) were both inactive in Week 8, and Johnson was the most effective of the remaining Jets' receivers. He had five targets, three receptions, 64 yards, and one touchdown en route to 13.9 half-PPR points. Last weekend, he caught all three of his targets for a total of 60 yards.

The team desperately needs a dependable No. 2 receiver opposite Wilson. That hasn't been Reynolds. It hasn't been Allen Lazard, but it could be Johnson. He's been far more effective than the other options on the roster and could once again operate as the lead option in Week 10 if Wilson and Reynolds are unable to return.

Deep, Deep League Sicko Stashes

• Jaylin Noel, Houston Texans - 6.5% Rostered
• Jack Bech, Las Vegas Raiders - 3.2% Rostered
• Jayden Higgins, Houston Texans - 19.3% Rostered
• Kyle Williams, New England Patriots - 1.1% Rostered

Boom or Bust, Touchdown Dependent WR6/7's

• Marquise Brown, Kansas City Chiefs - 36.7% Rostered
• Kendrick Bourne, San Francisco 49ers - 25.4% Rostered
• Roman Wilson, Pittsburgh Steelers - 0.5% Rostered
• Tre' Harris, Los Angeles Chargers - 3.5% Rostered
• Xavier Legette, Carolina Panthers - 26.2% Rostered
• Christian Kirk, Houston Texans - 14.7% Rostered
• Malik Washington, Miami Dolphins - 12.4% Rostered
• Sterling Shepard, Tampa Bay Buccaneers - 9.4% Rostered
• Dyami Brown, Jacksonville Jaguars - 2.0% Rostered
• Michael Wilson, Arizona Cardinals - 3.1% Rostered
• Darius Slayton, New York Giants - 14.9% Rostered
• John Metchie III, New York Jets - 0.2% Rostered
• DeAndre Hopkins, Baltimore Ravens - 5.0% Rostered
• Tyler Lockett, Las Vegas Raiders - 2.1% Rostered

These players have no consistent volume from week to week. All of these players are touchdown-or-bust players. If they don't score a touchdown, you're very likely to be disappointed with their outcome because they do not generate enough volume to make them consistent fantasy producers.

These players should be viewed as boom-or-bust options. The positive for them is that they only need one target to have a productive fantasy outing. All of these players are capable of turning their one target into a 40-yard touchdown (minus Shepard, but he has the benefit of catching passes from an elite quarterback and an injury-ravaged receiver room).

That's the pro-argument for them. The con-argument is that it might be the only target they get.

Tight End Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 10

TE2's with Some Upside

Colston Loveland, Chicago Bears - 23.6% Rostered

I don't want to get too crazy here because the Bengals are absolutely atrocious at defending tight ends. They've allowed 10 touchdowns to opposing tight ends this season. In fact, the Bengals are allowing more points to tight ends than 26 teams are allowing to quarterbacks, which is absurd.

COLSTON LOVELAND 58 YARDS! WOW! pic.twitter.com/JRZOV8ih3J

— NFL (@NFL) November 2, 2025

Cole Kmet missed Week 8 with a back injury, and this past weekend, he left early due to a concussion. With the way Loveland has played, it wouldn't be surprising if he earned more playing time even if Kmet can suit up in Week 10. Loveland ran 33 routes, an elite 92% route share, and he turned that into seven targets, six catches, 118 yards, and two touchdowns.

Luke Musgrave, Green Bay Packers - 0.2% Rostered

Tucker Kraft was injured in the team's Week 9 loss, and early reports indicate he may have suffered a torn ACL. Following the injury, it was Musgrave who took over as the team's primary tight end. He finished with 30 routes run. He caught all three of his targets for 34 yards. Fantasy managers shouldn't expect Musgrave to replicate Kraft's elitism, but he's now in line to be a mid-TE2 with weekly upside.

Harold Fannin Jr., Cleveland Browns - 50.6%

Fannin has shown so much potential in his rookie season. David Njoku could be traded soon, given their placement in the standings. He's in the final year of his contract with the Browns, and if that were to happen, Fannin's role would increase, while his target competition decreases.

He's averaging 8.4 half-PPR PPG this year. He has four targets in every game this year and has scored 7.0 half-PPR points or more in five games this season. The quarterback play and offensive efficiency limit his upside, but Fannin's talent is evident, and he could carry low-end TE1 upside if Njoku were to be moved.

Cade Otton, Tampa Bay Buccaneers - 33.1% Rostered

Over the last four games, Otton has averaged 8.4 half-PPR PPG. Evans is now out for the rest of the fantasy football season, and Godwin is dealing with a lower leg injury after having a severe ankle injury last year. The chart below shows just how effective Otton has been with these two receivers out.

With how well Baker Mayfield is playing and the numerous injuries in the wide receiver room, Otton should be viewed as a high-end TE2 with top-12 weekly potential.

Theo Johnson, New York Giants - 33.1% Rostered

Malik Nabers tore his ACL in Week 4. From Week 4-9 (five games), Johnson has four games with 9.0 half-PPR points or more. During this stretch, Johnson has averaged 11.8 half-PPR PPG. He has four games with five or more targets.

He only has one game during this stretch with more than 35 yards, but he's made up for it by finding the end zone five times. Most tight ends are touchdown-dependent, but Johnson is the definition. In the two games he didn't score, he only scored 3.7 and 3.5 half-PPR points. He's clearly a focal point around the end zone.

Brenton Strange, Jacksonville Jaguars - 10.8% Rostered

***On IR until Week 11***

Strange will be out of the next two games and potentially longer, but Strange was the leading receiver for the first four games of the season. He had scored 7.5 half-PPR points or more in three out of the first four games. That includes two games with seven targets and six receptions.

He's not someone that fantasy managers necessarily need to stash or even hold onto; he's here merely as a "hey, don't forget about me" player. He was a solid TE2 to start the season, and he hadn't even scored a touchdown yet. He's someone to look to add in the next 2-3 weeks when his return gets closer.

With Thomas now dealing with an injury and Hunter potentially being sidelined for the majority of the second half, Strange could see a high target share when he returns.

Strong Streamer Options in Positive Matchups

• Dalton Schultz, Houston Texans - 20.7% Rostered
• Evan Engram, Denver Broncos - 55.2% Rostered

Deep, Deep League Options

• A.J. Barner - Seattle Seahawks - 11.8% Rostered
• Noah Fant, Cincinnati Bengals - 4.4% Rostered
• Mason Taylor, New York Jets - 14.7% Rostered
• Isaiah Likely, Baltimore Ravens - 3.9% Rostered
• Juwan Johnson, New Orleans Saints - 32.7% Rostered
• Chig Okonkwo, Tennessee Titans - 8.6% Rostered
• Elijah Arroyo, Seattle Seahawks - 0.9% Rostered
• Taysom Hill, New Orleans Saints - 1.6% Rostered
• Jonnu Smith, Pittsburgh Steelers - 18.4% Rostered
• Pat Freiermuth, Pittsburgh Steelers - 6.2% Rostered
• Ja'Tavion Sanders, Carolina Panthers - 0.8% Rostered

Quarterback Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 10

Must Add

Joe Flacco, Cincinnati Bengals - 32.9% Rostered

Flacco has been with the Bengals for four weeks. He's averaging 24.94 PPG. He has three straight weeks with 24 or more points, including his 30.7-point performance this past weekend. While Flacco is certainly a must-add, fantasy managers do need to realize he's had three great matchups against the Steelers, the Jets (sans Sauce Gardner), and the Bears.

That said, the schedule stays incredibly favorable for the rest of the season. The Cincinnati defense is borderline nonexistent, which works wonders for Flacco and the Bengals' pass catchers. The combination of Cincy's defense and their elite pass-catchers will keep Flacco as an upper-tier fantasy option.

Brock Purdy, San Francisco 49ers - 58.9% Rostered

If Purdy was dropped in your league, he's a must-add heading into Week 10. Purdy can score points with his legs, and the San Francisco 49ers are passing the ball at a high rate. They have Christian McCaffrey, Jauan Jennings, and now a healthy George Kittle. In addition, Ricky Pearsall (knee) and Aiyuk could be returning in the next few weeks and have a favorable schedule in the second half.

Purdy was QB9 last year, and you can argue the environment this year is more conducive to fantasy scoring.

QB2s

J.J. McCarthy, Minnesota Vikings - 25.3% Rostered

McCarthy got written off far too quickly. It certainly seemed suspect how long it took McCarthy to return from his ankle sprain, especially with the injuries Carson Wentz was obviously battling through. However, McCarthy has now made three starts, and in two of them, he scored 22.22 and 18.92 points.

JJ McCarthy takes it himself for his 3rd TD today!

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— NFL (@NFL) November 2, 2025

Minnesota's offensive line is starting to get healthier, which will only help the young signal-caller and the entire offense. McCarthy also has one of the best play-callers in the NFL, Kevin O'Connell, and some of the best pass-catchers the league has to offer.

QB2 Options for Deeper or Superflex Leagues

• Trevor Lawrence, Jacksonville Jaguars - 29.4% Rostered
• Sam Darnold, Seattle Seahawks - 41.8% Rostered
• Aaron Rodgers, Pittsburgh Steelers - 37.2% Rostered
• Marcus Mariota, Washington Commanders - 5.2% Rostered
• C.J. Stroud, Houston Texans - 56.8% Rostered
• Justin Fields, New York Jets - 41.9% Rostered
• Michael Penix Jr., Atlanta Falcons - 12.1% Rostered
• Geno Smith, Las Vegas Raiders - 6.6% Rostered
• Tua Tagovailoa, Miami Dolphins - 17.1% Rostered
• Bryce Young, Carolina Panthers - 8.9% Rostered

Team Defenses (D/ST) - Waiver Wire Streamers for Week 10

• Jacksonville Jaguars at Houston Texans - 61.3% Rostered
• Cleveland Browns at New York Jets - 29.6% Rostered
• Buffalo Bills at Miami Dolphins - 36.5% Rostered
• Carolina Panthers vs New Orleans Saints - 4.4% Rostered

Waiver Wire Parameters for This Article

A few rules and notes about this weekly waiver wire article. Every league is different, with varying roster formats and sizes. That makes this one of the more challenging articles because every league’s waiver wire can look dramatically different. Even the host site you use matters. ESPN has rankings that differ from those of Yahoo!, which in turn differ from those of CBS or Sleeper, and all of this impacts which players are drafted and which are not.

We only identify quarterbacks and tight ends with a roster percentage of 60% or less. For running backs and receivers, that number drops to 50%. We don’t delve too deeply into defenses, but I highlight a few streamers to target each week.

Positions are also categorized into different groups, such as RB3 or a potential league-winner to stash. You’ll need to know your roster and what to look for on the waiver. From there, each positional groups are arranged based on who you should prioritize first at that position. We use ESPN’s roster percentages for this article.

For example, if you are looking for immediate value, you might be more interested in someone like Benson than Corum right now because Benson is more likely to score points in the short term. Know your team and your team’s needs. If you’re healthy and you’re starting roster is strong, shoot for upside.

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