Week 10 fantasy football waiver wire pickups
See which players are worth adding to your fantasy football roster ahead of Week 10's action.
With the NFL trade deadline hitting today at 4 p.m. ET, Week 10’s waiver wire involves more uncertainty than usual. The most interesting potential move to monitor is Breece Hall, whose departure would open things up in a big way for Isaiah Davis to lead the Jets’ backfield. He’s available in 86% of Yahoo! leagues.
I chose not to go into more detail on Davis below, but he’s worth a stash regardless of whether Hall is moved, as an injury would also clear the way for Davis to take over at some point.
Beyond the deadline, which could include the likes of Alvin Kamara, Jakobi Meyers, and who knows who else, there are four more teams on the bye, and big injury holes to fill coming off of Week 9, with Tucker Kraft done for the season and potentially Jayden Daniels as well.
Below are the top players to target ahead of Week 10 — plus FAAB recommendations and matchup context for each position.
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Week 10 waiver wire cheatsheet
Week 10 quarterbacks
QB injury update
🚫 Nope: Jayden Daniels (WAS)
🏴☠️ Not bloody likely: C.J. Stroud (HOU)
🙏 Cautiously optimistic: Kyler Murray (ARI); Brock Purdy (SF)
🏖️ On a bye: Joe Flacco (CIN), Dak Prescott (DAL), Patrick Mahomes (KC)
Quarterbacks to add in Week 10
Marcus Mariota (WAS) — Streamer
5% owned
With Jayden Daniels sidelined, possibly for the season, Mariota steps back into a starting role and brings legitimate fantasy viability. In his last five games with 50 percent + snaps, he’s averaged nearly 19 fantasy points and finished as a top-10 QB three times. His upcoming matchups — Detroit and Miami — feature bottom-10 defenses versus QBs, and his rushing ability keeps his floor safe. Suggested FAAB: Up to 5 %
Others to stream: Sam Darnold (SEA); Aaron Rodgers (PIT); Justin Fields (NYJ)
Others to stash: J.J. McCarthy (MIN); Joe Flacco (CIN)
Week 10 running backs
RB injury update
🫤 Looking iffy: Trey Benson (ARI); Rhamondre Stevenson (NE)
🙏 Cautiously optimistic: Saquon Barkley (PHI); Bucky Irving (TB); Aaron Jones (MIN); Quinshon Judkins (CLE)
🏖️ On a bye: Chase Brown (CIN); Javonte Williams (DAL); Kareem Hunt (KC); Isiah Pacheco (KC); Tony Pollard (TEN)
Running backs to add in Week 10
Devin Singletary (NYG) — Streamer/Stash
5% owned
Singletary quietly led the Giants’ backfield last week, out-snapping Tyrone Tracy Jr. 32-25 and finishing with 51 total yards on 10 touches. With Cam Skattebo out for the year, New York’s backfield rotation is in flux, but Singletary’s experience and pass-catching chops make him the safer option. He’s a viable flex in deeper leagues and worth stashing in all formats. Suggested FAAB: 5–10 %
Terrell Jennings (NE) — Streamer/Stash
1% owned
If Rhamondre Stevenson (toe) can’t suit up again, Jennings will again share early-down work with TreVeyon Henderson after logging 12 touches and a TD in Week 9. His red-zone usage gives him RB3/Flex potential against Tampa Bay’s tough but beatable run defense. He’s also a speculative add for anyone rostering Stevenson. Suggested FAAB: 5–10 %
Others to stream: Bam Knight (ARI); Tyler Allgeier (ATL); Kenneth Gainwell (PIT)
Others to stash: Isaiah Davis (NYJ); Bhayshul Tuten (JAC); Blake Corum (LAR);
Week 10 waiver wide receivers
WR injury update
🏴☠️ Not bloody likely: Terry McLaurin (WAS)
🫤 Looking iffy: Cooper Kupp (SEA); Ricky Pearsall (SF); Brian Thomas Jr. (JAC)
🙏 Cautiously optimistic: Puka Nacua (LAR); Garrett Wilson (NYJ)
🏖️ On a bye: Ja’Marr Chase (CIN); Tee Higgins (CIN); ; CeeDee Lamb (DAL); George Pickens (DAL); Rashee Rice (KC); Xavier Worthy (KC); Calvin Ridley (TEN); Chimere Dike (TEN)
WRs to add in Week 10
Parker Washington (JAC) — Top Priority
18% owned
Should Brian Thomas Jr. (ankle) join Travis Hunter (IR) and Tim Patrick (groin) on the sidelines, Washington is suddenly the Jaguars’ WR1. He’s seen 19 targets in two games, converting those into 12 receptions for 142 yards. Volume alone puts him squarely in WR3/Flex territory, and Jacksonville’s injury situation gives him a strong multi-week window of relevance. Suggested FAAB: 10 % +
Alec Pierce — Streamer
26% owned
Pierce’s 115-yard breakout in Week 9 was fueled by a 26 % target share and a 13-target day. He’s carved out a big-play role that works well against single-high defenses, and he gets Atlanta’s secondary next — a unit allowing the seventh-most PPR points per target to outside WRs. Boom-bust WR3/Flex with upside. Suggested FAAB: 5–10 %
Tory Horton (SEA) — Steamer/Stash
5% owned
With Cooper Kupp (hamstring) out, Horton stepped up for 48 yards and 2 TDs on four catches in Week 9. The rookie has now scored five touchdowns in eight games despite limited snaps. Seattle would be wise to give him a larger role — and fantasy managers should grab him now before that happens. Suggested FAAB: 5–10 %
Others to stream: Tre Tucker (LV); Darnell Mooney (ATL); Darius Slayton (NYG)
Others to stash: Jaylin Noel (HOU); Jayden Higgins (HOU); Elic Ayomanor (TEN)
Week 10 tight ends
TE injury update
🚫 Nope: Tucker Kraft (GB)
🏴☠️ Not bloody likely: Cole Kmet (CHI)
🏖️ On a bye: Jake Ferguson (DAL); Travis Kelce (KC)
Tight ends to add in Week 10
Colston Loveland (CHI) — Top Priority
24% owned
The rookie erupted for 6 catches, 118 yards, and 2 TDs in Week 9, flashing the talent that made him a first-round pick. With Cole Kmet (concussion) likely sidelined, Loveland should remain heavily involved as the Bears’ primary seam threat. Even when Kmet returns, Loveland’s explosiveness gives him staying power as a top-10 option. Suggested FAAB: 5–10 %
Others to stream: Harold Fannin Jr. (CLE); Mason Taylor (NYJ); Juwan Johnson (NO)
Week 10 waiver wire defense/special teams
Browns (CLE) — Streamer
33% owned
Cleveland’s defense has been rock-solid, logging 3 + sacks in six games and holding opponents under 20 points in four of its last five. Facing either Justin Fields or Tyrod Taylor, the Browns offer both floor and upside. Low-scoring game, solid pressure rate — exactly what you want in a stream. Suggested FAAB: 1–2 %
Others to stream: Panthers (CAR); Ravens (BAL); Bills (BUF)
Week 10 waiver wire kickers
Michael Badgley (IND) — Streamer
44% owned
Since taking over for Spencer Shrader, Badgley has scored 8 + fantasy points in three of four contests. The Falcons allow the sixth-most points to opposing kickers, and Indy’s offense is efficient enough to give him multiple opportunities again. Suggested FAAB: 1–2 %
Others to stream: Cairo Santos (CHI); Jason Myers (SEA)