Week 10 Waiver Wire – 5 Priority Waiver Targets

Heading into Week 10, the waiver wire is going to be the place fantasy managers need to go to get to the fantasy postseason. Injuries have hurt fantasy rosters since the start of the season. Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Mike Wilson is out for the season with a neck injury. Packers running back Josh Jacobs will miss the next three games with a hand injury. And Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua is expected to land on injured reserve with PCL and MCL injuries, plus turf toe. And these are just the highlighted players as injuries continue to mount. With that, we have more priority waiver targets; fantasy managers should check their league waivers for heading into Week 10.

Five Priority Waiver Targets For Week 10

*Roster percentages from ESPN Fantasy

Kaleb Johnson, RB – GB

With Josh Jacobs expected to miss the next three games with a hand injury, and the possibility of landing on injured reserve in play, the Packers will need someone to step up to lead the backfield. Enter, Kaleb Johnson. Johnson stepped in for Jacobs against the New England Patriots, finishing with 68 yards on the ground and a touchdown on 14 carries. Chris Brooks and Marshawn Lloyd are dealing with injuries of their own, putting Kaleb Johnson at the top of the pecking order in the backfield. Johnson is on the waiver wire for the free, so if you’re interested in a running you might want to check in on Kaleb Johnson. He’s rostered at less than one percent of leagues on ESPN.

Jordyn Tyson, WR – NO

The New Orleans Saints rookie wide receiver (finally) returned from injured reserve, dealing with a hamstring injury that knocked him out since the beginning of the season. In his first taste of action, Tyson saw five targets for 30 yards. Tyson did fumble his first reception but that didn’t stop Tyler Shough from keeping the rookie receiver active in the game. Tyson’s role in the Saints offense is only going to go up as the season continues. And the Saints will continue to throw the ball to their playmakers. Tyson is rostered in nearly 40% of ESPN leagues, so check your league and see if he’s still available.

Tank Dell, WR – HOU

It was great to see Tank Dell back out on the field, uninhibited by restrictions. Dell went up against the Los Angeles Chargers and dropped 105 yards on nine targets (five receptions). Dell looks like he’s back to his regular, pre-torn ACL self, and that’s good for fantasy managers. With Jayden Higgins and Jaylin Noel on injured reserve, and Marvin Harrison Jr.’s role not increasing just yet, Dell is in prime position to return to his role opposite Nico Collins. Dell is rostered at 23%. Adding him to your roster, at this point in the season, would be beneficial for fantasy teams looking to take a shot at the fantasy postseason.

Corey Kiner, RB – NE

Corey Kiner came in relief for Rhamondre Stevenson in Week 9 after he left the game with a knee injury. Kiner finished the game with 55 yards on just eight carries, averaging 6.9 yards per attempt. Kiner also managed to punch in a touchdown on top of that. With recent reports surfacing that Stevenson could miss multiple weeks behind the knee injury, and TreVeyon Henderson still dealing with an illness, Kiner steps in as the Patriots lead back for the time being. With injuries and lower performances (I’m looking at you Omarion Hampton), Kiner is a need that fantasy managers need to fix. Kiner is rostered at around 5% of ESPN leagues.

Konata Mumpfield, WR – LAR

The trade deadline has come and gone. And the Los Angeles Rams did not make a move to add a wide receiver. With Puka Nacua expected to land on IR, and Davante Adams already there for the next few weeks, Matthew Stafford will have to settle for what remains on the Rams roster at WR. Konata Mumpfield showed some promise earlier in the season when Puka Nacua was missing in action as he dealt with a knee injury. Now he’ll get to be the main weapon for the Rams passing attack if Sean McVay doesn’t opt to lean on the multiple tight ends he has on the roster. Mumpfield is rostered at just 2% on ESPN leagues, and may be worth the dice roll if you have a need at wide receiver.