The NFL trade deadline has arrived and there will no doubt be plenty of action down to the wire.
Fantasy football managers have a bit more time to assemble the final puzzle pieces for a championship roster via the trade market. But the possibility of being stuck with lineup holes for Week 10 is still a valid concern.
Another four teams are on bye this week, nixing the availability of ... well, Bo Nix, as well as Caleb Williams, D'Andre Swift, Luther Burden, Bucky Irving, Saquon Barkley, Jonah Coleman and many others.
After another round of devastating injuries, who might be out there on the waiver wire this week?
ON BYE: Chicago, Denver, Philadelphia, Tampa Bay
Fantasy football players to add for Week 10
Due to the wide variance in types of leagues and individual team needs, the players listed
here include their availability in Yahoo leagues, which may or may not match roster rates on other platforms. Suggested bid values based on $100 free agent acquisition budget (FAAB) for the season.
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RB Kaleb Johnson, Green Bay Packers (2% rostered)
Starter Josh Jacobs is likely out for an extended period due to a broken finger, leaving Johnson as the top healthy running back in Green Bay this week. Of course, the Packers have the NFL's worst rushing offense this season so temper your expectations. Johnson did get into the end zone in Week 9, so there is a possibility history can repeat itself, even if it's against a tough Vikings defense. (Recommended FAAB bid: $12)
WR Jordan Watkins, San Francisco 49ers (2% rostered)
Someone has to catch passes from Brock Purdy, and with WRs Mike Evans and Deebo Samuel sidelined, Watkins stepped forward to pull in all four of his targets for 86 yards and a touchdown. With a matchup against the Dallas Cowboys on tap and uncertainty surrounding the availability of Evans and Samuel (not to mention recently reinstated Brandon Aiyuk), Watkins seems like the best receiving option outside of TE George Kittle. (FAAB bid: $8)
WRs Tank Dell and Kayshon Boutte, Houston Texans (14%/5% rostered)
Coming off a five-TD showing against the Chargers, QB C.J. Stroud seems to be firing on all cylinders. And he's spreading the wealth among his receivers. Xavier Hutchinson (1% rostered) was the top recommendation of the bunch last week − and he did catch a touchdown pass − but so did Dell, Boutte and Nico Collins. Heck, this week it could be Marvin Harrison Jr.'s turn to shine. Regardless, you want a piece of this offense this week at Cleveland. (FAAB bids: $7 each, with $5 on Hutchinson as a backup.)
RB Audric Estime, New Orleans Saints (5% rostered)
The Saints cut the cord on RB Kendre Miller this past week and reacquired Estime to team with Alvin Kamara. He jumped right back into the mix with a healthy 15 carries for 72 yards and a touchdown. Estime played 35 snaps, compared to Kamara's 37, but was clearly the lead back with Kamara only getting six carries and playing mostly on passing downs. (FAAB bid: $6)
RB Seth McGowan, Indianapolis Colts (33% rostered)
McGowan scored his first NFL touchdown against the Cowboys on Sunday, but could have an even larger role if Jonathan Taylor gets traded. Fantasy managers will know his status by their waiver wire deadline, so bid accordingly. Even if Taylor stays put, McGowan will still have a role. (FAAB bid: $5 if Taylor stays, $20+ if Taylor is dealt)
RB Justice Hill, Baltimore Ravens (5% rostered)
There's no question Derrick Henry is the Ravens' top back. However, the quarterbck situation with Jacoby Brissett now running the show doesn't inspire a lot of confidence. Henry will get his touches, but his greatest value comes as a battering Raven late in the game when they have the lead. It's more likely Baltimore will be playing catch-up, which puts Hill on the field much more frequently. (FAAB bid: $5)
TE AJ Barner, Seattle Seahawks (10% rostered)
The wheel of tight ends spins again ... and this past week, it landed on Barner. He's only had one game with more than five targets, but he caught one in the end zone against the Cardinals. However, Barner's greatest value lies in his role as the quarterback when Seattle lines up in the Tush Push formation. He added a 1-yard TD run to his stat line on Sunday and finsihed as the TE5 for the week. (FAAB bid: $4)
WRs Konata Mumpfield and Tutu Atwell, Los Angeles Rams (2% rostered)
How to replace Puka Nacua? The short answer is, you can't. Perhaps the Rams will turn more toward the running game with Kyren Williams and Blake Corum. But when QB Matthew Stafford has to throw, he'll need receivers on the other end. Mumpfield had a great game in Week 3 (4-93, TD), but has done little since. Atwell has caught seven passes all season. (Perhaps the Rams will make a trade for a wideout.) Don't go overboard just because these guys are wearing the blue and gold. (FAAB bid: $3)
QB Aaron Rodgers, Pittsburgh Steelers (34% rostered)
The quarterback position could be an absolute mess this week (and perhaps beyond). From backups becoming starters to familiar faces starting in new places, you won't find too many easy decisions. Rodgers has been pretty consistent the season, and he'll be coming off his bye against the Bengals. (FAAB bid: $3)
WR Pat Bryant, Denver Broncos (3% rostered)
Just activated after spending four weeks on injured reserve with an ankle injury, Bryant made an immediate impact on Sunday, catching four passes for 56 yards and a score. The Broncos are on bye this week so consider him a deep-league stash if you have roster space. (FAAB bid: $1)
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Best fantasy football waiver wire pickups: 12 players to add for NFL Week 10
