Skip to main content

Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Targets: Hunter Henry, Jonnu Smith, Luke Musgrave, Cade Otton (Week 10)

Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Targets: Hunter Henry, Jonnu Smith, Luke Musgrave, Cade Otton (Week 10)

The week is nearly wrapped up, and of course there were another round of injuries and surprising performances. As a result, fantasy managers will be on the lookout for wavier wire additions and replacement options for those injured over the weekend or just to bolster their lineup moving forward. Here are a few players to consider adding via the waiver wire this week. And here’s all of our Week 10 fantasy football waiver wire advice.

Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Targets

Hunter Henry (NE): 38% rostered

  • Next Opponents: IND, BYE, @NYG
  • True value: $2
  • Desperate need: $3
  • Budget-minded: $1

Analysis: Henry finished Week 9 with a 15.9% target share as he got into the end zone for the third time this season. Henry’s 88% snap share was his highest mark since Week 2. He’s a worthy streaming candidate before and after his Week 11 bye. Indy has allowed the ninth-most receiving yards to tight ends. The Giants have given up the second-highest yards per reception to the position.

Jonnu Smith (ATL): 28% rostered

  • Next Opponents: ARI, BYE, NO
  • True value: $2
  • Desperate need: $3
  • Budget-minded: $1

Analysis: Smith will undoubtedly finish Week 9 with his fourth TE1 finish of the season after he said, “Kyle Pitts … who is that?” While Pitts’ managers will pull their hair out over this, we don’t need to let out our rage on Jonnu. He tied for the team lead with six targets, turning them into 100 receiving yards and a score. As infuriating as Falcons head coach Arthur Smith can be, Jonnu has been a nice piece of fantasy fallout from the wacky usage we see in Atlanta. He will continue to hover around TE1 status weekly.

Luke Musgrave (GB): 22% rostered

  • Next Opponents: @PIT, LAC, @DET
  • True value: $2
  • Desperate need: $3
  • Budget-minded: $1

Analysis: Musgrave looked healthier this week after an ankle issue has slowed him in recent weeks. He played 83% of the offensive snaps and made the most of his 15.3% target share by leading the team with 51 receiving yards and getting into the end zone. Jordan Love‘s level of play continues to be a concern for every pass catcher in the Green Bay offense, but Musgrave can continue to stack top-12 weeks if Love can get him catchable targets. The Chargers and Lions are wonderful matchups for tight ends, allowing the 12th-most and second-most fantasy points to the position.

Cade Otton (TB): 5% rostered

  • Next Opponents: TEN, @SF, @IND
  • True value: $1
  • Desperate need: $2
  • Budget-minded: $0

Analysis: Otton is coming off his finest game of the season. He destroyed the Houston Texans, but almost every tight end has done so this year. Prior to Week 9, Houston had allowed the third-most receiving yards per game and sixth-most fantasy points per game to tight ends. Still, Otton has been a fine streaming option. Including his banner performance in Week 9, he has had four games with at least six targets and has surpassed 40 receiving yards three times. He’ll remain on the streaming radar moving forward.

Successful In-Season Fantasy Football Management

Once your fantasy football team is drafted, the work is not over. Successful in-season management is crucial to a winning fantasy football season. Here are some tips to help you manage your team effectively throughout the season:

Stay up to date on player news
Keep track of player injuries, suspensions, and other news that may impact their performance. This will help you make informed decisions about which players to start each week.

Monitor the waiver wire
Keep an eye on the waiver wire and be ready to pick up players who may be undervalued or overlooked by other teams. This can provide valuable depth to your roster. Use our waiver wire assistant to view optimal lineups, waiver and trade suggestions, and league analysis.

Analyze matchups
Analyze the upcoming matchups for your players and opponents to determine which players to start in your lineup each week. Look for favorable matchups and take into account the strength of the opposing team’s defense.

Stay active in trades
Be open to trading players with other teams if it will benefit your team. Analyze the potential impact of a trade before making a decision and negotiate with other teams to find a mutually beneficial agreement.

Be prepared for bye weeks
Plan ahead for bye weeks by having backup players ready to fill in for your starters. Avoid having too many players with the same bye week, which can leave your team short-handed.

Don’t overreact to one bad week
Avoid overreacting to one bad week of performance by a player. Take a long-term view of their performance and evaluate their potential moving forward.

Continuously evaluate your roster
Continuously evaluate your roster throughout the season and make adjustments as needed. Be willing to drop underperforming players or make changes to your lineup if necessary.

Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts | Stitcher | SoundCloud | iHeartRadio

If you want to dive deeper into fantasy football, be sure to check out our award-winning slate of Fantasy Football Tools as you navigate your season. From our Start/Sit Assistant – which provides your optimal lineup, based on accurate consensus projections – to our Waiver Wire Assistant – that allows you to quickly see which available players will improve your team and by how much – we’ve got you covered this fantasy football season.

More Articles

6 Players Trending Up & Trending Down (2024 Fantasy Football)

6 Players Trending Up & Trending Down (2024 Fantasy Football)

fp-headshot by Mike Fanelli | 2 min read
6 Fantasy Football Draft Values: MFL Leagues (2024)

6 Fantasy Football Draft Values: MFL Leagues (2024)

fp-headshot by Mike Fanelli | 2 min read
Dynasty Fantasy Football Draft Rankings & Tiers (2024)

Dynasty Fantasy Football Draft Rankings & Tiers (2024)

fp-headshot by FantasyPros Staff | 1 min read
Dynasty Trade Advice: Nico Collins, Jonathan Taylor, Calvin Ridley, Travis Etienne Jr.

Dynasty Trade Advice: Nico Collins, Jonathan Taylor, Calvin Ridley, Travis Etienne Jr.

fp-headshot by FantasyPros Staff | 2 min read

About Author

Hide

Current Article

3 min read

6 Players Trending Up & Trending Down (2024 Fantasy Football)

Next Up - 6 Players Trending Up & Trending Down (2024 Fantasy Football)

Next Article