After the ninth full slate of regular season action, the NFL and fantasy football are in the midst of their years.
If you had a tough injury in Week 9, you just didn’t get the production from one of your players that you expected or you have a player on bye, we’ll scan the waiver wire. For potential pickups, we’ll consider players who are available in at least 50% of ESPN fantasy leagues.
Let’s take a look at some of the potential waiver wire pickups that could help your teams heading into Week 10 of the NFL campaign.
Derek Carr, QB, New Orleans Saints (35.2%)
Carr hasn’t been a startable quarterback this season in fantasy, as he’s averaged 13 points per game. However, over the last five games, he’s averaged 16.9 points per game, and this week, he’s taking on the Minnesota Vikings, who have been giving up 16.6 per game.
Tyler Allgeier, RB, Atlanta Falcons (48%)
Despite drafting Bijan Robinson in the first round, the Atlanta Falcons have still given a fair amount of touches to Allgeier this season.
He’s rushed for an abysmal 3.2 yards per attempt this season, but the chances he scores are up more than most running backs under 50% ownership due to his usage alonge.
Quentin Johnston, WR, Los Angeles Chargers (33.8%)
The Chargers first-round pick has been disappointing so far this season, recording just 14 receptions for 128 yards in seven games.
With Mike Williams and Josh Palmer both on injured reserve, Johnston should get some more opportunities, and that could mean a spike in production.
Taysom Hill, TE, New Orleans Saints (39.7%)
Hill has been a touchdown machine recently, with four scores in his last three weeks. His ability to make plays in the pass and run game makes him a potential boom play at a position that doesn’t have many of them at the moment.
Seahawks, D/ST (34.7%)
Seattle was carved up by the Baltimore Ravens last week, leading to -3.8 fantasy points, their worst output of the year.
In Week 10, they’ll face the Washington Commanders, who are allowing 9.6 fantasy points to opposing defenses (27th). It wouldn’t be surprising to see Seattle record over five sacks and maybe a turnover or two.
