Week 9 brought another round of injuries, changing roles and unexpected performances across the NFL. As we head into Week 10, fantasy managers are also dealing with four teams on bye, making roster depth even more important.
The waiver wire has been thin all season, and it is only getting thinner as more players become rostered and fewer breakout options remain available. That makes it even more important to identify potential value before the rest of your league catches up. Beat the Waiver Wire is designed to help you get one step ahead by finding players worth adding or stashing before Monday Night Football kicks off.
Some of these players can help immediately, while others are bets on talent, opportunity or a role that could continue growing over the next several weeks. Not every addition needs to become an instant starter. Sometimes, the best move is securing a player before the rest of your league realizes why he matters.
Quarterback
Jalen Milroe (QB – SEA)
The Seahawks’ quarterback room is suddenly worth monitoring. Drew Lock is dealing with an oblique injury, while Sam Darnold is recovering from cracked ribs. If neither quarterback is ready for Week 10, Milroe could make his first start against the Raiders. Milroe would be a risky option, but his rushing ability immediately gives him fantasy upside. He does not need to be an efficient passer to produce a useful fantasy performance. In Superflex leagues, he is worth adding now while we wait for more information.
Cole Payton (QB – PHI)
The Eagles’ season is going nowhere, which could eventually create an opportunity for Payton. Philadelphia already knows what it has in Tanner McKee and Joe Milton. Coming out of the Week 10 bye, the team may decide it is time to evaluate its rookie quarterback. Payton is only a speculative addition in dynasty and deeper Superflex formats. I would not spend significant FAAB on him, but he is worth a cheap claim if you have room to stash him.
Carson Wentz (QB – MIN)
Add before Monday Night Football where available.
With Kyler Murray sidelined, Wentz will start against Buffalo on Monday night. The Bills rank 22nd against fantasy quarterbacks, giving Wentz a reasonable opportunity to provide immediate streaming value. Wentz also threw three touchdowns after replacing Murray in Week 1, which remains Minnesota’s best passing performance of the season. If Wentz plays well and gets Justin Jefferson involved, the Vikings may not feel the need to rush Murray back. That gives Wentz potential value beyond one game, especially in Superflex formats.
Running Back
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