Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Advice: Pickups to Target, Stash & Drop (Week 10)

And just like that, it’s November. The fantasy football season passes quickly, doesn’t it?

We’re heading into the home stretch of the regular season. Fantasy managers have five more weeks to position themselves for the playoffs.

It’s time to polish and spit-shine those rosters. Let’s look at what the waiver wire has to offer as we enter Week 10.

Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Advice: Week 10

Week 10 Waiver Grade: F

Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Rankings: Week 10

Note: Players chosen based upon having early-week consensus roster percent below 50%.

(Rostership percentages are based on Yahoo leagues; Recommended FAAB bids are based on a $100 budget.)

Running Backs

Written by Ellis Bryn Johnson

Devin Singletary (RB – NYG): 5% Rostered

Next Opponents: @CHI, GB, @DET
True Value: $6
Desperate Need: $8
Budget-Minded: $4

Analysis: In the Giants’ first week without Bash Brother Cam Skattebo, Devin Singletary split the backfield work with Tyrone Tracy Jr. in the Giants’ 34-24 loss to the 49ers. Despite a negative game script, Singletary out-touched Tracy 10-8 and outsnapped him 32-25 on Sunday. Singletary had 8-43-0 rushing and 2-8-0 receiving on two targets. The Giants’ offense is going to be tough to predict, but based on Singletary’s usage against the 49ers, he appears to be the preferred back. Against the Bears this week, Singletary could be an RB3 for fantasy.

Tank Bigsby (RB – PHI): 26% Rostered

Next Opponents: @GB, DET, @DAL
True Value: $5
Desperate Need: $7
Budget-Minded: $3

Analysis: From being traded to the Eagles shortly before the start of the season to potentially being Philadelphia’s starting running back this week against the Packers, Tank Bigsby has had a wild ride. Saquon Barkley left the Eagles’ Week 8 win over the Giants with a groin injury. Although he tried to go back in, the game was out of hand, and the coaches kept him off the field. Since the Eagles were on bye in Week 9, we’re still awaiting reports updating his status for Week 10. As a result, his practice participation this week will be telling. Unfortunately, that will be after waivers run in most leagues. Personally, I believe Barkley will play, but Bigsby should be rostered just in case Barkley is out. The matchup against the Packers is tough on paper, although the Packers allowed Rico Dowdle to run for 130 yards and two touchdowns in Week 9. Before that, Green Bay was allowing the fewest fantasy points per game to the running back position and had given up the third-fewest rushing yards. I wouldn’t overspend on Bigsby, as Barkley will likely be back in Week 11 even if he does miss Week 10. Either try to get Bigsby for cheap or let someone else blow their FAAB.

Dylan Sampson (RB – CLE): 16% Rostered

Next Opponents: @NYJ, BAL, @LV
True Value: $3
Desperate Need: $5
Budget-Minded: $2

Analysis: Much like Tank Bigsby, Dylan Sampson is another back whose value depends on the starter’s availability. Quinshon Judkins left the Browns’ Week 8 game with an AC joint sprain. If Judkins does miss Week 10, Sampson and Jerome Ford will split the work, with Sampson being the primary receiving back. Sampson has not been an effective rusher this season, averaging 1.8 yards per carry on 28 rushing attempts. However, his pass-catching ability keeps him alive for fantasy. In Week 1, before Judkins was on the Browns’ active roster, Sampson caught eight passes for 64 yards. In Week 8, he caught six passes for 29 yards. In Week 10, the Browns face the Jets, who are allowing the seventh-fewest receiving yards and second-fewest receptions to the running back position. It’s not the best matchup for Sampson, and Judkins could very well be back for this game. Keep your bidding conservative for Sampson, who would have RB3/Flex appeal if Judkins were to miss time.

Tyler Allgeier (RB – ATL): 37% Rostered

Next Opponents: @IND, CAR, @NO
True Value: $2
Desperate Need: $4
Budget-Minded: $0

Analysis: We should start charging rent for Tyler Allgeier living in this article. Every week, he remains rostered in under half of Yahoo leagues, but Allgeier is a fine pickup. The main reason is his contingent value if Bijan Robinson were to miss time. The Falcons rank in the top 10 in rushing attempts per game and lean heavily on the run to set up their passing game. In Week 9, they faced the Patriots, who have the best rushing defense in the league. This made it a grind on the ground and limited Allgeier’s involvement. However, in better matchups, Allgeier can be a desperation Flex play. After facing the Colts in Week 10, the Falcons have a great stretch of matchups for the running back position, going against the Panthers, Saints and Jets. Allgeier should be rostered in all formats.

Kenneth Gainwell (RB – PIT): 35% Rostered

Next Opponents: @LAC, CIN, @CHI
True Value: $2
Desperate Need: $4
Budget-Minded: $0

Analysis: It turns out the Steelers’ defense just needed to face the hottest team in the league to look functional. After allowing the most yards per game over the first eight weeks, the Steelers slowed down Jonathan Taylor and the Colts on Sunday. In this game, Kenneth Gainwell played 12 fewer snaps on Sunday than Jaylen Warren, who had two short touchdown runs. Gainwell was used primarily as the receiving back. Moving forward, the Steelers’ upcoming schedule looks nearly ideal for running backs. With multiple high-scoring offenses and mediocre run defenses ahead, the Steelers’ passing-down back could flirt with RB3 numbers and have some Flex appeal. Gainwell is the perfect “break glass” option for any team needing a spot starter.

Emari Demercado (RB – ARI): 6% Rostered

Next Opponents: @SEA, SF, JAX
True Value: $2
Desperate Need: $4
Budget-Minded: $0

Analysis: Apparently Emari Demercado is back in the good graces of Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon. It’s been a month since Demercado’s nonchalance at the end of what should have been a long TD run resulted in a fumble, sparked a furious Titans comeback, and led to a devastating Cardinals loss. But Demercado played a key role in the Cardinals’ Monday-night win over the Cowboys in Week 9, carrying 14 times for 79 yards. Bam Knight out-snapped Demercado 38-27 and ran more routes. But it was Demercado who handled the bulk of the rushing chores, as Knight had only nine carries. It looks like a split backfield in Arizona until Trey Benson returns from a knee injury. He’s eligible to come off injured reserve in Week 10, but it’s not clear if Benson is ready to play. Demercado is worth a speculative add if you’re desperate for RB help.

Running Back Stash Candidates

With the NFL trade deadline approaching, Isaiah Davis could become a valuable asset. Breece Hall is in the last year of his contract and has been speculated to be a trade candidate. If a team acquires Hall before the NFL’s trade deadline, Davis would become the Jets’ lead back, since Braelon Allen is out indefinitely with a knee injury. Grab Davis as a dart throw and see what happens at the deadline.

The post-bye rookie bump was not as glamorous for Bhayshul Tuten as we hoped. The good news was that he found the end zone for the second time this season and was subbed in at the goal line for his touchdown. The bad news is that Travis Etienne remains the Jaguars’ main back. Etienne had 22 carries to Tuten’s nine on Sunday. Tuten is an upside bench stash in case Etienne misses time, or the Jaguars increase Tuten’s role down the stretch.

Brian Robinson was very efficient in Week 9, rushing five times for 53 yards and a score. He remains the clear handcuff to Christian McCaffrey and has shown he could put up RB1 numbers if McCaffrey were to miss any time.

Blake Corum is one of the few backs who is a clean handcuff to the starter in front of him. Corum has been consistently involved for most of the season and rushed 13 times for 58 yards on Sunday. However, Kyren Williams remains the main back. Stash Corum as one of the best insurance backs in fantasy.

Wide Receivers

Written by Derek Brown

Alec Pierce (WR – IND): 26% Rostered

Next Opponents: ATL, BYE, @KC
True Value: $4
Desperate Need: $6
Budget-Minded: $2

Analysis: Alec Pierce against single-high coverage is feeding families. Pierce entered this week with a 29.5% target share, 4.33 yards per route run and a 33.3% first-read share against single-high coverage, per Fantasy Points Data. Pittsburgh utilizes single-high at the third-highest rate in the NFL. Pierce ate the Steelers alive with a 26% target share, six receptions and 115 receiving yards. He’s poised for another strong stat line in Week 10 against an Atlanta secondary that utilizes single-high at the highest rate in the NFL (72%). The Falcons’ secondary has also been leaky since Week 4, giving up the seventh-most PPR points per target to perimeter wide receivers. Pierce should smash again this week.

Christian Watson (WR – GB): 29% Rostered

Next Opponents: PHI, @NYG, MIN
True Value: $3
Desperate Need: $5
Budget-Minded: $2

Analysis: In Week 8, Christian Watson surprised me with a 59.5% route share, finishing with 85 receiving yards and an 18.3-yard average depth of target (aDOT). He had a 10.8% target share, 3.86 yards per route run and a 17.4% first-read share, per Fantasy Points Data. In Week 9, Watson saw his route share increase to 75%, as he finished with an 11.7% target share, two receptions and 58 receiving yards. Watson’s role in the Packers’ offense is trending up, and he’ll be needed even more moving forward, with Tucker Kraft likely out for the rest of the season and Matthew Golden now dealing with a shoulder injury. I don’t want to play Watson in the Flex if I can help it this week against Philly, but his next two matchups after the Eagles are amazing. Since Week 4, the Giants have allowed the 12th-most PPR points per target to perimeter wide receivers, and the Vikings have allowed the most PPR points per target to that position.

Troy Franklin (WR – DEN): 48% Rostered

Next Opponents: LV, KC, BYE
True Value: $3
Desperate Need: $5
Budget-Minded: $2

Analysis: Troy Franklin entered Week 9 with an 18.6% target share, 44.8 receiving yards per game, 1.61 yards per route run and a 20.6% first-read share, per Fantasy Points Data. He has three top-36 weekly finishes at the wide receiver position this season. He had a dud of a stat line against the Texans with only four receptions and 27 scoreless receiving yards, but he did amass a 27% target share. While the fantasy production wasn’t there against Houston, that type of market share of the Denver passing offense is awesome, especially this week, when Franklin is a strong Flex play again. Since Week 4, the Raiders have allowed the eighth-most PPR points per target to perimeter wide receivers.

Parker Washington (WR – JAX): 18% Rostered

Next Opponents: @HOU, LAC, @ARI
True Value: $2
Desperate Need: $4
Budget-Minded: $1

Analysis: In Parker Washington’s last game before the Week 8 bye, he had a 77.2% route share, a 20.8% target share, 52 receiving yards, and a 17.9% first-read share, per Fantasy Points Data. He followed that up last week with a 26.4% target share, eight receptions, and 90 receiving yards. Washington operated as the team’s WR1 with Travis Hunter out, Brian Thomas Jr. leaving with an ankle injury, and Dyami Brown sustaining a concussion. With the addition of Jakobi Meyers, Washington should still operate as the Jags’ top pass catcher this week, with Meyers dealing with a short timetable to learn the offense, but the addition of Meyers does take some of the shimmer off of adding Washington from waivers this week. We don’t know the extent of Thomas Jr.’s injury, although I doubt he will play this week, but the addition of Meyers could push Washington out of two wide receiver sets in later weeks if Thomas Jr. is healthy or if Hunter makes a return. Washington’s upcoming matchups aren’t great, but he’ll still see enough volume at least over the next game or so to remain a decent flex play.

Darius Slayton (WR – NYG): 35% Rostered

Next Opponents: @CHI, GB, @DET
True Value: $2
Desperate Need: $4
Budget-Minded: $1

Analysis: Darius Slayton was a long reception away from a monster day on Sunday, but he couldn’t secure a catch in the end zone. Slayton was removed from the game after taking a big hit during the play. His injury was unclear, so we’ll have to see what his practice reports look like this week. He finished Week 9 with a 21.2% target share, five receptions and 62 receiving yards. Assuming he’s good to go this week and moving forward, he’ll be a strong Flex play against the struggling secondaries of Chicago and Green Bay.

Tez Johnson (WR – TB): 35% Rostered

Next Opponents: NE, @BUF, @LAR
True Value: $1
Desperate Need: $2
Budget-Minded: $0

Analysis: Since becoming a full-time starter for the Bucs in Week 6, Tez Johnson has had a 16.5% target share with 1.70 yards per route run and a 17.7% first-read share, per Fantasy Points Data. In those three games, Johnson has one red-zone target and three deep targets. In two of those three games, he has finished as a top-36 wide receiver in weekly scoring (WR18, WR26). Johnson is a decent Flex play over the next two weeks against New England and Buffalo, who, since Week 4, respectively rank 17th and 15th in PPR points per target allowed to perimeter wide receivers.

Malik Washington (WR – MIA): 17% Rostered

Next Opponents: BUF, WSH, BYE
True Value: $0
Desperate Need: $1
Budget-Minded: $0

Analysis: Since Week 7, Malik Washington has had a 15.3% target share with 38 receiving yards per game, 1.56 yards per route run and a 17.9% first-read share, per Fantasy Points Data. He also has two red-zone targets and a score during that stretch. Washington is only a dice roll or desperation Flex over the next two weeks. If you play him, you’ll just be hoping he scores a touchdown to save his day.

Quarterbacks

Written by Ellis Bryn Johnson

Sam Darnold (QB – SEA): 37% Rostered

Next Opponents: ARI, @LAR, @TEN
True Value: $2
Desperate Need: $4
Budget-Minded: $1

Analysis: Sam Darnold is like rye bread. He’s not the best option (white bread) nor the healthiest (whole wheat), but he’s a solid choice that leaves you satisfied. With three top-10 fantasy finishes on the season and three finishes between QB18 and QB24, Darnold has upside with a relatively safe floor each week. In Week 10, the Seahawks face the Cardinals, who entered Week 9 surprisingly allowing the 10th-fewest fantasy points to the quarterback position. On a team with Jaxon Smith-Njigba and two quality running backs, Darnold is a solid fantasy play each week.

Michael Penix Jr. (QB – ATL): 19% Rostered

Next Opponents: @IND, CAR, @NO
True Value: $2
Desperate Need: $4
Budget-Minded: $1

Analysis: Sometimes, individual talent on offense is all you need. Despite a tough matchup against the Patriots in Week 9, Drake London was able to dominate the New England secondary for 118 yards and three scores. As a result, Michael Penix Jr. was able to end drives in touchdowns and finish without an interception in the Falcons’ 24-23 loss. The upcoming schedule for Penix is very appealing, starting with a Colts secondary that has been battling injuries all season. Penix has a limited ceiling due to his lack of rushing upside, but he is my favorite option on this week’s quarterback list.

J.J. McCarthy (QB – MIN): 29% Rostered

Next Opponents: BAL, CHI, @GB
True Value: $1
Desperate Need: $2
Budget-Minded: $0

Analysis: J.J. McCarthy could be the sort of young quarterback who struggles on the field early in his career but manages to produce for fantasy. With two touchdown runs in his three starts, McCarthy has rushing ability that provides a decent floor, as his passing has left something to be desired. With four interceptions in three games and with 158 or fewer passing yards in all three starts, McCarthy is touchdown-dependent. Thankfully, when you have Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison as your top two wide receivers, passing touchdowns aren’t too hard to come by. McCarthy is a risky fantasy start but has favorable matchups coming up against the Ravens and Bears.

Aaron Rodgers (QB – PIT): 40% Rostered

Next Opponents: @LAC, CIN, @CHI
True Value: $1
Desperate Need: $2
Budget-Minded: $0

Analysis: The Steelers’ defense played its best game of the year in Week 9, which hurt Aaron Rodgers from a fantasy perspective. Rodgers finished with 203 yards and one touchdown on Sunday against the Colts. He continues to be a low-upside, sturdy-floor quarterback option. With only two games of 20+ fantasy points this season, Rodgers’ greatest fantasy appeal is in Superflex leagues. Fortunately, the Steelers’ upcoming schedule is full of high-flying offenses that should keep Rodgers slinging the rock in potentially negative game scripts. Unless the Pittsburgh defense has truly turned a corner and can allow Rodgers to play at his usual slow, methodical pace, he is a fine streaming option for fantasy.

Tight Ends

Written by Derek Brown

Harold Fannin Jr. (TE – CLE): 42% Rostered

Next Opponents: @NYJ, BAL, @LV
True Value: $3
Desperate Need: $5
Budget-Minded: $2

Analysis: Harold Fannin Jr. shouldn’t even be on this list at this point. Fannin is the TE12 in fantasy points per game and ranks 14th in red-zone targets at the position. Fannin has four weekly TE1 scoring finishes (TE6, TE12, TE7, TE4). He has a 16.6% target share while averaging 44 receiving yards with 1.73 yards per route run and an 18.9% first-read share. Fannin should flirt with TE1 production for the rest of the season. Pick him up immediately.

Colston Loveland (TE – CHI): 23% Rostered

Next Opponents: NYG, @MIN, PIT
True Value: $2
Desperate Need: $4
Budget-Minded: $1

Analysis: OK, well, there was the big Colston Loveland breakout game we’ve been waiting for. I honestly thought this game was coming in Week 8, but it didn’t happen. I faded Loveland entering Week 9 with the return of Cole Kmet, but Kmet left the game with a concussion. Assuming Kmet will be out for Week 10, Loveland gets at least one more game with full-time run before the Chicago tight end situation becomes a mess again. In Week 9, Loveland had an 18.9% target share with six grabs, 118 receiving yards and two scores. The Giants are 18th in schedule-adjusted fantasy points per game allowed to tight ends, per Fantasy Points Data. Loveland is a solid streamer this week with TE1 upside.

Mason Taylor (TE – NYJ): 20% Rostered

Next Opponents: CLE, @NE, @BAL
True Value: $2
Desperate Need: $4
Budget-Minded: $1

Analysis: Mason Taylor has been a TE1 in weekly scoring in three of his last five games (TE11, TE8, TE7). Since Week 4, he has a 20.4% target share, 39.8 receiving yards per game, 1.26 yards per route run and a 22.6% first-read share, per Fantasy Points Data. In those five games, Taylor has seven red-zone targets. Taylor is a solid volume-infused streaming option moving forward.

Cade Otton (TE – TB): 37% Rostered

Next Opponents: NE, @BUF, @LAR
True Value: $2
Desperate Need: $4
Budget-Minded: $1

Analysis: If you’re looking at Cade Otton on the waiver wire, it’s as a one-week streamer for Week 10. Since Week 5, Otton has a 19.2% target share with 59.3 receiving yards per game, 2.14 yards per route run and a 12.5% first-read share, per Fantasy Points Data. In those four games, Otton has one weekly TE1 finish (TE11). If you need help at tight end, stream him this week against the Patriots, who have allowed the 10th-most scheduled-adjusted fantasy points per game to tight ends.

Dalton Schultz (TE – HOU): 27% Rostered

Next Opponents: JAX, @TEN, BUF
True Value: $2
Desperate Need: $4
Budget-Minded: $1

Analysis: Entering Week 9, Dalton Schultz was the TE20 in fantasy points per game with one weekly TE1 finish this season (TE5). He had a 16.5% target share with 44 receiving yards per game, 1.66 yards per route run and a 17.5% first-read share, per Fantasy Points Data. Against the Broncos on Sunday, Schultz had a 20% target share with six receptions and 77 scoreless receiving yards. Schultz is a strong streamer this week against a Jacksonville defense that has allowed the eighth-most schedule-adjusted fantasy points per game to tight ends.

Theo Johnson (TE – NYG): 33% Rostered

Next Opponents: @CHI, GB, @DET
True Value: $1
Desperate Need: $2
Budget-Minded: $0

Analysis: Entering Week 9, Theo Johnson had been the TE11 in fantasy points per game since Week 4, drawing an 18.8% target share with 32.6 receiving yards per game, 1.22 yards per route run and a 22.6% first-read share, per Fantasy Points Data. In those five games, he had five red-zone targets and a deep target. Against the 49ers on Sunday, Johnson had an 18.1% target share, three receptions, 27 receiving yards and a score. With Jaxson Dart playing lights out and Johnson heavily involved near the goal line, he’ll continue to be a strong weekly streaming option at tight end who can pop off at any time with TE1 upside.

Defenses

Written by Pat Fitzmaurice

Buffalo Bills: 43% Rostered

Next Opponents: @MIA, TB, @HOU
True Value: $1
Desperate Need: 2
Budget-Minded: 0

Analysis: The Miami Dolphins seem to be falling apart, and the Bills are poised to take advantage in Week 10. Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa has thrown seven interceptions in his last four games, and Miami could muster only six points in a Week 9 loss to Baltimore. The Bills have notched 10 sacks in their last two games. Buffalo’s high-powered offense often puts opponents in a position where they have to throw to keep up, which means ample opportunities for the Bills’ defense to get sacks and interceptions.

Cleveland Browns: 29% Rostered

Next Opponents: @NYJ, BAL, @LV
True Value: $1
Desperate Need: $2
Budget-Minded: $0

Analysis: In a rather poor week for streaming defenses, the Cleveland Browns are a solid option. The Browns rank inside the top 10 in defensive fantasy points per game and have racked up 34 points in their last two contests. Cleveland has accumulated 24 sacks, led by star EDGE rusher Myles Garrett, who has 10. The Browns get an enticing Week 10 date with the Jets, who are giving up 8.4 fantasy points per game to opposing defenses, which was ninth-most in the league entering Week 9.

Baltimore Ravens: 46% Rostered

Next Opponents: @MIN, @CLE, NYJ
True Value: $0
Desperate Need: $1
Budget-Minded: $0

Analysis: Ravaged by injuries earlier this season, the Ravens are getting healthier on defense. They held the Dolphins to six points in Week 9 and forced three Miami turnovers. In Week 10, the Ravens travel to Minnesota to face second-year quarterback J.J. McCarthy and the Vikings. A first-year starter who missed his rookie season due to a knee injury, McCarthy has thrown four interceptions and has taken 14 sacks in his three NFL starts.

New York Jets: 8% Rostered

Next Opponents: CLE, @NE, @BAL
True Value: $0
Desperate Need: $1
Budget-Minded: $0

Analysis: The Jets’ defense is averaging only 2.6 fantasy points per game and has underachieved this season under head coach Aaron Glenn. But the appeal here is a Week 10 matchup against the Browns. Rookie quarterback Dillon Gabriel threw two interceptions against the Patriots in his last game and has taken nine sacks in his last three starts. The Browns are averaging 15.8 points and 263.5 yards of offense per game, and they’ve scored 17 or fewer points in all but one of their first eight games.

Kickers

Written by Pat Fitzmaurice

Matt Prater (K – BUF): 19% Rostered

Next Opponents: @MIA, TB, @HOU
True Value: $1
Desperate Need: $2
Budget-Minded: $0

Analysis: Prove that you aren’t an ageist by picking up 41-year-old Matt Prater and streaming him in Week 10. Prater is attached to one of the NFL’s best offenses. He’s 12-of-14 on field goals and 25-of-26 on extra points this season while averaging 8.5 fantasy points per game. Prater gets an attractive Week 10 matchup against the Dolphins, who are giving up 10.9 fantasy points per game to kickers.

Michael Badgley (K – IND): 44% Rostered

Next Opponents: ATL, BYE, @KC
True Value: $1
Desperate Need: $2
Budget-Minded: $0

Analysis: The Colts’ high-flying offense stumbled in a 27-20 loss to the Steelers on Sunday, but Indianapolis is still averaging 32.2 points per game. Since replacing the injured Spencer Shrader, Badgley has averaged 8.8 fantasy points per game, converting 5-of-5 field goals and 14-of-15 extra points. Badgley will be at home in Lucas Oil Stadium this week to face the Falcons, who have allowed 10.9 fantasy points per game to kickers.

Jason Myers (K – SEA): 28% Rostered

Next Opponents: ARI, @LAR, @TEN
True Value: $1
Desperate Need: $2
Budget-Minded: $0

Analysis: Entering Week 9, Jason Myers ranked ninth among kickers in fantasy points per game with 10.4. He’s scored 10+ fantasy points in four of his last six games. Myers has a Week 10 matchup against the Cardinals, who, entering their Monday Night Football matchup against the Cowboys, allowed 22+ points in four consecutive games.

Cairo Santos (K – CHI): 8% Rostered

Next Opponents: NYG, @MIN, PIT
True Value: $1
Desperate Need: $2
Budget-Minded: $0

Analysis: Cairo Santos is quietly averaging 9.7 fantasy points per game this season and has produced 19, 11 and 11 fantasy points over his last three contests. Santos will be at home this Sunday against the Giants, who are giving up 11.3 fantasy points per game to kickers.

Andy Borregales (K – NE): 6% Rostered

Next Opponents: @TB, NYJ, @CIN
True Value: $0
Desperate Need: $1
Budget-Minded: $0

Analysis: Venezuelan kicker Andy Borregales hasn’t missed a kick for the Patriots since Week 2. He’s averaging 7.7 fantasy points per game this season and 8.8 over his last five games. Borregales gets a warm-weather Week 10 matchup against the Buccaneers in Tampa.

Fool’s Gold

It’s not that Jacoby Brissett‘s current run with the Cardinals is illegitimate in any way. Brissett has averaged 22.1 fantasy points per game in his three starts, with two TD passes and 261 or more passing yards in each of those games. He’s also thrown in a little bit of rushing value (12 carries for 49 yards and a touchdown) for good measure. Brissett seems a near lock to start in Week 10 over Kyler Murray, who’s undoubtedly healthy enough to play. But Brissett has a daunting Week 10 road matchup against a Seattle defense that ranks fourth in DVOA against the pass, fifth in opponent passer rating and seventh in opponent yards per attempt. It might just take a couple of bad series for Brissett for the Cardinals to go back to Murray. That makes Brissett far riskier than some of the other widely available quarterbacks.

Terrell Jennings had 11 carries for 35 yards and a touchdown on Sunday, making it seem as if he was splitting work with rookie TreVeyon Henderson in the absence of the injured Rhamondre Stevenson. But Jennings played only 17 of the Patriots’ 68 offensive snaps on Sunday, according to Pro Football Focus (PFF), while Henderson played 51 snaps. Even if Stevenson’s toe injury keeps him out a few more weeks, it’s not worth chasing Jennings.

Olamide Zaccheaus led the Bears’ receivers in snaps (80) and routes (44) in Chicago’s wild 47-42 victory over Cincinnati on Sunday, finishing with 6-58-1 on eight targets. It was a nice day for the journeyman receiver, but he hasn’t topped 42 receiving yards in any other game this season, and the Week 9 touchdown was his first of the year. The heavy usage for Zaccheaus on Sunday was partly due to the absence of rookie Luther Burden, who was out with a concussion but is likely to be back in Week 10.

Drop Recommendations

Droppable

Tucker Kraft sustained a knee injury on Sunday, and it’s reportedly a torn ACL. Kraft had emerged as one of the true difference-makers at tight end, so this is a huge blow for his investors.

Chuba Hubbard can be dropped now that Rico Dowdle is clearly the Panthers’ lead back. Dowdle had 25 carries for 130 yards and two touchdowns in the Panthers’ Week 9 upset of the Packers and played 42 of Carolina’s 58 offensive snaps, according to PFF. Hubbard had five carries for 17 yards and played 22.4% of the offensive snaps.

The Titans are heading into a Week 10 bye, and in Weeks 11-12, they’ll have brutal passing-game matchups against Houston and Seattle. There’s really no reason to hold Elic Ayomanor or Chimere Dike, who were both quiet in the Titans’ loss to the Chargers on Sunday. It’s not as if the Titans’ passing game is generating a lot of steam to begin with.

Brashard Smith just isn’t becoming a thing for the Chiefs, so it’s probably time to wave the white flag. Even with Isiah Pacheco sidelined by a sprained MCL in Week 9, Smith played only 12 snaps and had seven rushing yards and zero catches against the Bills. With Rashee Rice returning from suspension to hog short-area targets, the passing-game role we had envisioned for Smith simply hasn’t materialized.

Droppable With a Chance of Regret

Alvin Kamara‘s season may have hit rock bottom in Week 9. In the Saints’ 34-10 loss to the Rams, Kamara had 6-14-0 rushing and 1-3-0 receiving on three targets. He also lost a fumble. Since Week 3, Kamara has averaged 6.1 half-PPR fantasy points per game. He hasn’t scored a touchdown since Week 1. He’s only had one game this season with more than 18 receiving yards. It’s hard to see the silver lining for Kamara. He hasn’t looked good. The New Orleans offense is limited. The Saints’ best offensive lineman, center Erik McCoy, is out for the year with a biceps tear. It’s perfectly reasonable to jettison Kamara from your roster.

Matthew Golden sustained a shoulder injury on Sunday. The exact diagnosis is unclear as of this writing, but it’s reasonable to dump Golden. Tucker Kraft‘s injury will leave some targets for other Green Bay pass-catchers, but Christian Watson‘s return has taken some targets away from Golden. Not that we’re calling the rookie a bust; it’s just that he isn’t a useful fantasy asset at the moment.

Darnell Mooney‘s role in the Atlanta passing game has evaporated. He was targeted 11 times in Week 2. Since then, Mooney has drawn 12 targets in the four games he’s played. His production may pick up again, but Mooney is an easy drop if you need to make room for waiver additions.

Last season, Keon Coleman averaged 19.2 yards per catch and 9.8 yards per target. He wasn’t drawing a lot of targets, but he was making the most of them. It’s been a jarringly different story this season. Coleman had eight catches for 112 yards and a touchdown against the Ravens in Week 1. Since Week 2, Coleman has averaged 8.2 yards per catch and 5.7 yards per target. He hasn’t topped 45 receiving yards in any game during that stretch. Coleman has intriguing talent, but he simply hasn’t done enough to earn his keep.

Even though Marvin Mims and Nate Adkins were out for the Broncos in Week 9, Evan Engram was still a non-factor in the Denver passing game, failing to catch a pass against the Texans on Sunday despite three targets. Engram is averaging 5.2 half-PPR fantasy points per game. He’s scored only one touchdown, and he hasn’t had more than 42 receiving yards in any game.

Don’t Drop Yet

Terry McLaurin (WR – WSH)
Woody Marks (RB – HOU)

After missing four games with a quad injury, Terry McLaurin returned against the Chiefs in Week 8, had three catches for 54 yards and a touchdown… and reinjured his quad. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport has reported that McLaurin might not be back until after the Commanders’ Week 12 bye. Still, McLaurin investors should keep him on the roster for the stretch run.

After rolling up 111 yards from scrimmage against the 49ers in Week 8, Woody Marks laid an egg in Week 9, with 10-27-0 rushing and zero catches on three targets on Sunday against the Broncos. On the bright side, Marks out-snapped Nick Chubb 35-26. Marks has better matchups ahead, with the Jaguars, Titans and Bills up next. Don’t bail on him.

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Pat Fitzmaurice is the managing editor and a fantasy football analyst at FantasyPros.