Top Waiver Wire Picks for Week 10 Fantasy Football

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09/11/2024 20h38

**Top Six Last-Minute Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 10 in Fantasy Football**

Scrambling to fill gaps in your fantasy football lineup? Here are six players you might want to consider grabbing off the waiver wire for Week 10, each with potential for solid performances.

First up is a veteran quarterback coming off his best performance this season. Despite a rough first half with zero passing yards, he rebounded dramatically. Not only did he throw his first touchdown since Week 5, but he also delivered two passing touchdowns in nearly half of his games this season. His recent game yielded 24.4 fantasy points, supported by 54 rushing yards and a touchdown on seven attempts. Given his inconsistent track record, his matchup this week looks promising as well.

James Cook may be the primary running back for the Bills, but Davis has been showing his potential lately. The rookie running back excelled during his one start, racking up 97 rushing yards on 20 attempts and catching three passes for 55 receiving yards, totaling 16.7 half-point PPR fantasy points. Over the past three weeks, Davis has averaged 55.3 scrimmage yards and 10 fantasy points per game. This week's matchup against the Colts, who have struggled defensively against the run, could see Davis achieving double-digit fantasy points for the third time in four weeks.

Many overlooked Cam Akers when the Vikings traded for him a few weeks ago. However, he has now become the team's No. 2 running back. Last week, he had eight touches and earned 6.3 half-point PPR fantasy points, showcasing his efficiency with 7.7 yards per rushing attempt against the Colts. With the Vikings favored over the Jaguars this week, Akers is poised to see more action, especially during garbage time. The Jaguars' recent issues in defending against running backs make Akers a strong waiver candidate.

Injuries have heavily impacted the 49ers' wide receiver core, making Pearsall an intriguing option this week. With Brandon Aiyuk out for the season and Deebo Samuel Sr. and Jauan Jennings both limited in practice, Pearsall might see increased volume. In Week 8 against the Cowboys, he had five touches for 77 scrimmage yards and 9.7 fantasy points. This week, against a Buccaneers defense that has been vulnerable to wide receivers, Pearsall could have a breakout performance.

Westbrook-Ikhine has emerged as the Titans' No. 2 wide receiver post-DeAndre Hopkins trade. Despite low expectations for Tennessee’s passing game, he has performed well, averaging 10 fantasy points per game over the past four weeks and finding the end zone in each game. With back-to-back double-digit fantasy point performances, and given the Chargers' recent struggles against wide receivers, Westbrook-Ikhine is a strong sleeper pick for Week 10.

Lastly, if you need a tight end for Week 10, Smith could be a great streaming option. His role has grown significantly, averaging 6.8 targets and 9.7 fantasy points per game over his past four contests. Despite the initial belief that his targets would decrease with Tua Tagovailoa at quarterback, Smith has remained integral to the offense. The Rams have also struggled against tight ends recently, making Smith a worthy addition to your lineup this week.

Scrambling for last-minute adds to your fantasy team can be stressful, but these six players offer promising potential for Week 10.

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