The fantasy football season is hitting its stride, and waiver wire management is more crucial than ever! Injuries, lineup shake-ups and shifting roles can all make a big impact, and finding those lesser-known players can pay dividends in the coming weeks.
As always, “In the Scope” highlights a few lesser-discussed players available after Week 10 waiver wire runs who could make a difference for your squad and be priority additions by Week 11.
Rostership percentages courtesy of ESPN Points Per Reception (PPR) redraft fantasy football leagues as of Tuesday, Nov. 5.
Check Your Waivers: Mainstream Fantasy Football Week 10 Waiver Wire Pickups
Before we dive deeper, here are a few of the more well-known players that could still be available on your waiver wire:
Quarterback
- Justin Herbert (QB, Los Angeles Chargers) | 43.3% rostered
Running Back
- Ray Davis (RB, Buffalo Bills) | 13.9%
- Tyler Allgeier (RB, San Francisco) | 49.5%
- Isaac Guerendo (RB, San Francisco 49ers) | 8.2%
Wide Receiver
- Cedric Tillman (WR, Cleveland Browns) | 47.8%
- Xavier Legette (WR, Carolina Panthers) | 32.6%
- Ricky Pearsall (WR, San Francisco 49ers) 18.2%
- Quentin Johnston (WR, Los Angeles Chargers) | 21.1%
- Jalen McMillan (WR, Tampa Bay Buccaneers) | 34.3%
- Parker Washington (WR, Jacksonville Jaguars) | 3.8%
- Sterling Shepard (WR, Tampa Bay Buccaneers) | 7.9%
- Jalen Tolbert (WR, Dallas Cowboys) | 22.7%
Tight End
- Hunter Henry (TE, New England Patriots) | 40.7%
- Taysom Hill (TE, New Orleans Saints) | 26.8%
- Mike Gesicki (TE, Cincinnati Bengals) | 10.9%
In the Scope Targets: Top Fantasy Football Week 10 Free Agent Finds
Now, we discuss who is “In the Scope.” These are the best players to pick up after the Week 10 waiver wire has come and gone!
Drake Maye (QB, New England Patriots) | 13.9% rostered
Drake Maye might not be the first waiver claim this week due to a less-than-favorable matchup against the Bears, but he’s someone you should look to stash. Maye showed his playmaking potential in his last game, throwing for 206 yards, a touchdown, and adding 95 yards on the ground. His ability to rack up fantasy points through rushing gives him a substantial edge, with an average of 18.7 points per game in contests he started and finished – good for QB11 in points per game.
Maye could outperform projections if you need a bye-week fill-in, but his real value lies in his long-term potential as a mobile quarterback option down the stretch. The North Carolina product is worth adding if you’ve had disappointing results from pocket passers or injuries at quarterback.
Khalil Herbert (RB, Cincinnati Bengals) | 1.7% rostered
Khalil Herbert is an intriguing stash as he transitions to the Cincinnati Bengals, where his role could quickly evolve from third-string to a more prominent, high-value position. While there’s debate over how significant his opportunities will be, he’s now positioned as the backup, with a path to meaningful touches if an injury or timeshare situation arises.
As we approach the later weeks of the season, stashing high-upside handcuffs like Herbert can make a difference. He’s a solid add if you’re looking for potential running back depth with upside that you can add later in the week.
Audric Estime (RB, Denver Broncos) | 0.7% rostered
Audric Estime is a deep-league add for managers eyeing endgame upside. Reports from Denver suggest the Broncos are looking to get Estime more involved, and his season-high seven snaps last week hint at an expanding role. Javonte Williams’ snap share has been trending down, which could lead to more touches for the rookie.
Known for his power and explosiveness from his days at Notre Dame, he’s shown glimpses of the playmaking ability Denver needs in their backfield. While still speculative, Estime’s athleticism and potential role make him a stash-worthy option for those looking to capitalize on emerging opportunities.
Check out all of our Week 10 fantasy football content:
- Fantasy Football Whiplash! | Week 10 News & Notes (2024)
- Week 10 Fantasy Football Advice Mailbag (2024)
- Week 10 NFL DFS Picks & Lineup Advice (2024)
- Week 10 Fantasy Football Trade Targets (2004)
- Week 10 Shore Thing Sleepers (2024)
- Week 10 In the Scope Targets (2024)
- PropKings: NFL Week 10 (2024)
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