Welcome, fantasy football managers, to another intriguing edition of “In the Scope.” As we venture into the heart of the NFL season, we’re prepared to guide you through the landscape of Week 10 waiver wire options that go beyond the mainstream. These picks aim to give your fantasy team the edge it needs for success without burning through your Free Agent Acquisition Budget (FAAB).
Rostership percentages are based on ESPN Points Per Reception (PPR) redraft fantasy football leagues as of Tuesday, Nov. 7.
Check Your Waivers: Mainstream Fantasy Football Week 10 Waiver Wire Pickups
Let’s first scan the mainstream Week 10 waiver wire targets, where we identify players who might still be available to bolster your roster:
Quarterbacks
- Kyler Murray (QB, Arizona Cardinals) | 35.6%
- Will Levis (QB, Tennessee Titans) | 38.0%
- Baker Mayfield (QB, Tampa Bay Buccaneers) | 45.4%
- Derek Carr (QB, New Orleans Saints) | 34.6%
Running Backs
- Keaton Mitchell (RB, Baltimore Ravens) | 1.0%
- Zach Charbonnet (RB, Seattle Seahawks) | 30.2%
Receivers
- Demario Douglas (WR, New England Patriots) | 21.6%
- Romeo Doubs (WR, Green Bay Packers) | 45.2%
- Noah Brown (WR, Houston Texans) | 1.0%
- Khalil Shakir (WR, Buffalo Bills) | 3.7%
- Quentin Johnston (WR, Los Angeles Chargers) | 33.8%
Tight Ends
- Trey McBride (TE, Arizona Cardinals) | 43.6%
- Taysom Hill (TE, New Orleans Saints) | 39.7%
- Jonnu Smith (TE, Atlanta Falcons) | 27.1%
- Hunter Henry (TE, Los Angeles Chargers) | 20.3%
- Luke Musgrave (TE, Green Bay Packers) | 17.2%
- Cade Otton (TE, Tampa Bay Buccaneers) | 7.8%
In the Scope Targets: Top Fantasy Football Week 10 Free Agent Finds
Let’s shift our focus to the under-the-radar gems that could make a significant impact on your fantasy roster down the line. These hidden talents are waiting to be discovered after the Week 10 waiver wire clears.
Cedric Tillman (WR, Cleveland Browns) | 0.2% Rostered
This one is a deep, long-range, and super speculative pick, so throw him on the watchlist or consider adding him on Sunday. Cedric Tillman has just two receptions on four targets, but the potential lies in the upcoming schedule. After facing the Ravens, Cleveland has matchups against the Steelers, Broncos and Rams where there could be playable.
What stands out is that Tillman saw a season-high in snaps after being inactive for three straight weeks. With Donovan Peoples-Jones traded, Tillman got more run, even surpassing Elijah Moore with 74% of snaps. A third-round pick, Tillman showcased his talent for the Tennessee Volunteers in 2021, accumulating over 1,000 yards and 12 TDs. Unfortunately, he was injured in 2022, which ultimately hurt his NFL Draft stock.
The Browns need more production from their receivers and as they aim to get their offense back on track with Deshaun Watson. Tillman might be a piece of that and a valuable asset down the stretch. Consider adding him to your roster after the Week 10 waiver wire runs.
Michael Wilson (WR, Arizona Cardinals) | 6.7% Rostered
It feels like a while since Michael Wilson‘s standout performance in Week 4 against the 49ers, where he had seven receptions for 76 yards and two touchdowns. After a disappointing Week 5, he was likely dropped in a majority of leagues, but he’s still had two games with more than nine PPR points since.
With Kyler Murray returning, Wilson could see an uptick in targets. Murray has historically targeted bigger WRs, and Wilson, at 6-foot-2-inches and 213 pounds, fits the bill. Looking ahead, Wilson has three plus matchups in the fantasy football playoffs (Seattle, Chicago and Philadelphia), including two top-three matchups for the position against Philadelphia and San Francisco.
If you need help at the position for the home stretch, consider the Stanford product.
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