The week is nearly wrapped up, and of course there were another round of injuries and surprising performances. As a result, fantasy football 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 fantasy football waiver wire this week. And here are all of our fantasy football waiver wire pickups for Week 10.
- More Waiver Wire Picks
- Weekly Fantasy Football Expert Rankings
- Fantasy Football Start/Sit Advice
- Fantasy Football Trade Tools
Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups to Target
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.
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.
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.
