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Week 10 Wavier Wire

TommyLocks, Nov 11, 6 min read

Waiver wire recommendation recap: PR = current player ranking

From the Week 1 report
- SF D/ST (San Francisco 49ers Defense/Special Teams) - PR: 6
- Michael Mayer (TE) - PR: 18
- Mike Gesicki (TE) — "top TE priority" - PR: 9
- Kendrick Bourne (WR) - IR 🍅
- Tyler Shough (QB) — PR: 12
- Bryce Young (QB) - PR: 11
- Jonah Coleman (RB) - PR: 33 - lol I saw it from day one Dobbins was DONE
- Rashod Bateman (WR) - PR: 63 🍅

Explicit must-adds from that report
1. Bryce Young - PR: 11
2. Tyler Shough - PR: 12
3. SF D/ST - PR: 6

### From the second report
- Denzel Boston (WR, CLE) — PR: 21
- Tre Tucker (WR) - PR: 17
- Jonah Coleman (RB) — PR: 33 - LOL
- Tank Bigsby (RB) — IR 🍅
- Darren Waller (TE) - PR: 19 (and back on the wavier report)
- Kirk Cousins (QB) - PR: 5 (not sure how many people had Kirk as a top 5 fantasy QB after week 2..
- With a nod to CIN D/ST - "something to keep an eye on Dex looking strong"

Must-adds from week 2
1. Denzel Boston - PR: 21
2. Tre Tucker - PR: 17
3. Jonah Coleman - PR: 33
4. Darren Waller - PR: 19
5. Kirk Cousins 🏆 - PR: 5

Outside the waiver recommendations:

• Week 3: Trade for league winner J. Lover (now PR: 3)
• Week 5: Sell high as you can on B. Young (fell from PR 2 to PR 11)

Week 9 Waiver Ideas:

Let's start with QB. If you are like me and have J. Love vs MIN and Nix on bye you might be looking for a one week rental that could have some upside. If so, I think there's a few options to get us through the week.

Geno Smith (NYJ) - Buffalo just added safety A. Hooker at the trade deadline, a piece they desperately needed. However, Buffalo has been struggling all over the field defensively. Hooker is a great safety, but he's one guy he can't be everywhere filling in all the gaps that defense has. Geno Smith could still be in a decent spot to expose that defense as Buffalo has allowed the 5th most passing touchdowns to opposing QBs this season and now the 6th most passing yards. I mention Geno first because he's rostered in only 22% of leagues. He's also QB 16 and as long as Garrett Wilson passes concussion protocol and they have their two headed running back duo in Allen/Hall then I think Smith and the Jets should still have a productive day. Geno then moves on to play the Chargers and Dolphins before hitting a bye week so he could even be stretched a few weeks in emergency situations.

Drew Lock(Q)/Jalen Milroe (SEA) - I do think Mandoza has a chance to be pretty solid, but I don't like his schedule. Something I might consider after the Raiders week 13 bye. I truly hope we get to see Milroe here... regardless pay attention to injury news and grab the starter for a true one week rental. LV has allowed the MOST passing touchdowns to opposing QBs. Top 10 in yards. Again if you are in a tight spot I think those are some very widely available options for a rental.

Jacoby Brissett (BAL) - Well.. that offense is still pretty high powered with weapons and has a top 5 RB of all time.. I could see Brissett being pretty solid as a season long QB2 add if you need it. Schedule isn't the friendliest passing schedule remaining, but again I think he can be a solid option if in a pinch.

RB: One of the thinest running back seasons in recent memory.. maybe ever. However, there's a guy that I have actually picked up and dropped earlier in this season that's worth a stab, especially if you are desperate.

Corey Kiner (NE) - DET is no slouch on run defense - however with both starting runnings back questionable to play I think the efficient Kiner is worth a stab in a pinch. He's averaged 8.7,5.2,3.3,5.4,& 6.9 yards per carry since week 5 this season. He should see 10+ carries with Stevenson looking like he should sit for sure and again Henderson questionable as well.

Justice Hill - 9 carries 85 yards and a rushing TD last week vs JAX. With another season seemingly on the edge of collapse, the Ravens trade for veteran QB Jacoby Brissett to save the season. If the Ravens shut Henry down after a few bad losses Hill's value sky rockets.

HOU RB - If you are in an absolute desperate situation, I would keep your eye on the Woody Marks and David Montgomery as both are questionable and trending the wrong way.. HOU signed Emari Demercado on the 28th and he got a few touches last game with Montgomery out. Dare Ogunbowale would be your next long shot betting opportunity/desperate waiver add for week 10.

WR: In my opinion, WR and TE are where most the value lies this week.

LAR WRs - With Adams and now Puka Nacua on out, this pass heavy offense will look to a few depth pieces to fill the gap. Atwell and Mumpfield are your two best WR3/flex options to grab this week. Although, I can't help but think this gives Higbee the biggest boost until Adams comes back later this month.

ARI WRs - Similar situation in Arizona with both Wilson and Bourne on IR. In steps Reggie Virgil and Devin Duvernay to fill WR1 and WR2 rolls. I expect Zay Jones to see a decent amount of snaps and some opportunity as well. It's hard to say who will take over as true WR1 for the Cardinals moving forward as all these guys are basically auditioning for it this Sunday. From a betting standpoint I like a long shot ATD stab on Zay. Fantasy upside most likely goes to Virgil.

Jauan Jennings - This is a sneaky option that caught my eye. If you were stashing McGowen or just have a dead roster spot I say switch it for this guy.

Pat Bryant - Denver clearly loves this guy and for good reason. In terms of routes, targets, and production he's been nearly the favorite when healhty this season. Denver plays Bryant is coming off a 4/56 and 1 touchdown last Sunday and Denver looks to take advantage of a Raiders defense that struggles vs WR and the passing game.

TE:

Tyler Higbee - Broken record, but with the Rams receiving core down to scraps, I think McVay will lean heavily on two TE sets to run the ball a lot with his two star backs and run play action to TEs out of similar looks. I think Higbee is a good option this weekend especially.

Darren Waller - Waller is only rostered in 19% of ESPN fantasy leagues despite being decently productive in the red zone and TE 13 in fantasy this season. He's coming off his most productive game through the air this season catching 8 of 10 targets for 90 yards and a touchdown vs a stingy Broncos defense. I expect Waller to continue to be a boom or bust TE2 option for the remainder of the season so I actually am picking him back up and playing him over Pitts in good matchups. This weekend could be one of those.