Mid-Week Waiver Wire Rankings for Week 10 (2026): Fantasy Football Pickups for Corey Kiner, Kaleb Johnson, Konata Mumfield, Tutu Atwell, Mike Gesicki, Jacory Croskey-Merritt, more

November 11, 2026

Mid-week fantasy football waiver wire rankings for Week 10 of the 2026 NFL season. Top fantasy football free agents and streamers to add off waivers.

The NFL trade deadline is over, and at RotoBaller HQ, we are back with updated waiver wire advice. We saw Kirk Cousins return to Minnesota, and Josh Downs is now a member of the Kansas City Chiefs. With Week 10, fantasy managers will have to deal with bye weeks as the Broncos, Eagles, Buccaneers, and the Bears are off this week. Our updated Week 10 mid-week waiver wire rankings for the 2026 season help you prioritize pickups, regardless of league size. 

Injuries are taking a toll, and some players are seeing expanded roles as a result. Will Corey Kiner be New England's primary running back with Rhamondre Stevenson set to miss time with a knee injury? Is Jacory Croskey-Merritt worth stashing as he is set to return from the IR soon? Is Konata Mumpfield or Tutu Atwell the Rams' de facto No. 1 wide receiver with both Puka Nacua and Davante Adams sidelined?

These Week 10 waiver wire rankings are updated by Nick Mariano, RotoBaller's lead fantasy football analyst and forecaster. If you're not familiar, he brings you his weekly waiver wire rankings and priority adds for the top 85 options to consider across positions and league sizes. Good luck in Week 10 on the waiver wire!

Who To Pick Up for Fantasy Football Week 10?

Quarterbacks (QB) and Defenses (D/ST) are grouped together at the bottom of the list:

Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Outlooks

Top names include Corey Kiner, Konata Mumpfield, Jacory Croskey-Merritt, Tutu Atwell, and Mike Gesicki. We recap why these players should be on your waiver wire radar for Week 10.

Corey Kiner, RB, New England Patriots

New England Patriots running back Corey Kiner carried eight times for 55 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 45-27 loss to Green Bay. Kiner took on a larger role after Rhamondre Stevenson (knee) left in the second half, finishing with a team-high 6.9 yards per carry. TreVeyon Henderson (illness) was also unavailable, leaving New England thin at running back. Kiner did much of his damage late in the loss, so his workload is still something to watch. Lan Larison could also see touches, especially on passing downs. With the Patriots facing Detroit in Week 10, Kiner could be in line for a starting role if Stevenson and Henderson remain out. That possibility makes him one of the more interesting running backs to target on waivers this week.

Konata Mumpfield, WR, Los Angeles Rams

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Konata Mumpfield has played a limited role in his team's offense so far this season, recording 11 catches for 162 yards and a touchdown on 23 targets across nine games. However, Mumpfield could soon be in for a significant increase in his target share. The Rams are already without wide receiver Davante Adams (hamstring), who is on Injured Reserve with a hamstring injury.

The team may also have lost star wideout Puka Nacua (knee), who suffered a knee injury in the Rams' win over the Washington Commanders and is expected to undergo an MRI on Monday. If Nacua is out for any extended stretch, Mumpfield could emerge as the WR1 in Los Angeles. Pending further updates on Nacua's status, Mumpfield profiles as a priority waiver wire target for fantasy managers ahead of Week 10.

Jacory Croskey-Merritt, RB, Washington Commanders

While the Washington Commanders have not offered a recent update on injured running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt (groin), he's still worth holding in redraft leagues. Croskey-Merritt was coming off his best outing of the campaign in a tie with the Giants in Week 5. Unfortunately, he aggravated a nagging pre-season groin injury in the draw and was placed on injured reserve later that week. In the two games since, backfield mate Rachaad White has led the charge, but he isn't nearly as effective as Croskey-Merritt.

Furthermore, White has never profiled as an efficient early-down grinder, a role the latter appeared to be settling into nicely before he was shelved. For now, the second-year pro won't be back until at least Week 11, which is unideal for fantasy. However, he is expected to lead the backfield in rushing upon his return, and Washington's offense has been gaining momentum under quarterback Jayden Daniels' direction. Croskey-Merritt is a worthwhile hold.

Tutu Atwell, WR, Los Angeles Rams

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Tutu Atwell has seen nine targets over his last two games, and his volume could continue to surge heading into Week 10 against the Arizona Cardinals. Atwell has seen increased opportunities on offense with wide receiver Davante Adams (hamstring) on injured reserve, and now, Puka Nacua (knee) and Jordan Whittington (back) are both headed for an extended absence. Nacua is averaging a whopping 13.3 targets per game this season, so that's a lot of vacated targets that will now be distributed among the Rams' other receivers, including Atwell.

Historically, the 27-year-old has been more of a deep threat, but we would not be surprised if the Rams get him more involved in the intermediate passing game to make up for the loss of Adams and Nacua. Matthew Stafford has a long track record of supporting fantasy-relevant receivers, so Atwell has a decent chance to get on the WR3/flex radar, especially if he can establish himself as a preferred option ahead of Konata Mumpfield and CJ Daniels. Fantasy managers in leagues with at least 12-14 teams should strongly consider adding Atwell off waivers, as he's likely headed for at least four or five weeks of fantasy relevance.

Mike Gesicki, TE, Cincinnati Bengals

Cincinnati tight end Mike Gesicki had a poor performance against Atlanta, but he still holds standard league streaming appeal at a weak fantasy tight end position going forward. Gesicki finished with 11 receiving yards on two catches and targets in London. He had caught a touchdown in five straight games coming in, but those scores were masking some otherwise down fantasy showings. Gesicki has just 252 yards on 19 receptions and 26 targets overall this season, but his six scores really propped him up as a fantasy option. Gesicki is still a solid deep-league option, with standard league-streaming appeal because of the weak tight end position overall.

Running Backs - Week 10 Waiver Wire Rankings

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Wide Receivers - Week 10 Waiver Wire Rankings

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Tight Ends- Week 10 Waiver Wire Rankings

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Quarterbacks - Week 10 Waiver Wire Rankings

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Defenses (D/ST) - Week 10 Waiver Wire Rankings

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Week 10 Waiver Wire Articles

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Each week, our NFL team puts out a complete array of fantasy football waiver wire articles to complement our slick Who Should I Pickup? Waiver wire player comparison tool. Bookmark it!

In addition, be on the lookout for our other waiver wire articles all season long. We will be releasing weekly waiver wire articles for each position, FAAB bidding recommendations, streamers, and more. Stay tuned!

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