The fantasy football playoffs are getting closer, and the waiver wire is becoming increasingly important as managers look to fill holes and add depth for the stretch run.
With the Chicago Bears, Denver Broncos, Philadelphia Eagles and Tampa Bay Buccaneers on bye in Week 10, there are several players worth considering.
Here are 10 waiver wire targets rostered in fewer than 50% of Yahoo leagues.
1. Tank Dell, WR, Houston Texans (13% rostered)
Tank Dell wasted little time reminding fantasy managers what he can do. In his second game back from a serious knee injury, Dell caught four of nine targets for 105 yards and a touchdown in Houston's 44-22 win over the Chargers. His 63-yard touchdown reception was the highlight, but the nine targets were just as encouraging. Dell is worth adding now in case
his role continues to grow.
2. Corey Kiner, RB, New England Patriots (4% rostered)
With Rhamondre Stevenson leaving Sunday's game with a knee injury and TreVeyon Henderson also dealing with an issue, Corey Kiner deserves attention. The rookie rushed eight times for 55 yards and a touchdown against Green Bay. Much of that production came late with the game out of reach, so managers should monitor the injury report before trusting him. Still, Kiner could have an opportunity to handle a significant workload against Detroit.
3. Audric Estimé, RB, New Orleans Saints (4% rostered)
Audric Estimé made an immediate impact after joining the Saints, rushing 15 times for 72 yards and a touchdown in New Orleans' Week 9 win over Cleveland. He also caught one pass for five yards. Estimé led the backfield in carries and appears positioned for an important role while Travis Etienne remains on injured reserve. His value could change quickly if Etienne returns, but Estimé is worth an add while the opportunity is there.
4. Seth McGowan, RB, Indianapolis Colts (32% rostered)
Seth McGowan continues to carve out a role behind Jonathan Taylor in Indianapolis. The rookie carried the ball six times for 45 yards and a touchdown against Dallas, adding one reception for minus-three yards. McGowan has received at least five touches in five of his last six games and could see an even larger workload if Taylor is traded before Tuesday's deadline. Even if Taylor stays, McGowan is worth rostering as a handcuff with some standalone value.
5. Caleb Douglas, WR, Miami Dolphins (29% rostered)
Caleb Douglas continues to emerge as a reliable option in Miami's passing game. The rookie caught six of eight targets for 70 yards against Detroit, leading the Dolphins in receptions, targets and receiving yards. His production came despite a difficult afternoon for quarterback Malik Willis, who threw for just 128 yards. Douglas has now recorded double-digit fantasy points in three of his five games this season and is worth adding as a potential WR3 or flex option.
6. Darren Waller, TE, Carolina Panthers (7% rostered)
Darren Waller delivered one of his best performances of the season against Denver, hauling in eight of 10 targets for 90 yards and a touchdown. He led Carolina in catches, targets and receiving yards, giving fantasy managers a much-needed option at a thin position. Waller had been quiet in the three games before this breakout, so there is some risk in chasing the production. However, his Week 9 workload makes him an appealing tight end addition.
7. Chig Okonkwo, TE, Washington Commanders (22% rostered)
Chig Okonkwo has quietly become a useful option in Washington's passing game. He caught six of seven targets for 57 yards against the Rams, tying for the team lead in targets. Okonkwo has now recorded at least 50 receiving yards in three of his last four games. With Washington dealing with injuries at wide receiver, the tight end could continue to see a healthy share of the targets. He's worth considering for managers looking for a streaming option.
8. DeMario Douglas, WR, New England Patriots (46% rostered)
DeMario Douglas is making the most of his opportunities in New England. The receiver caught five of nine targets for 102 yards in Sunday's loss to Green Bay, setting season highs in both targets and receiving yards. He has now surpassed 60 receiving yards in four of his last five games while scoring four touchdowns during that stretch. With A.J. Brown still dealing with a knee injury, Douglas has a chance to maintain a prominent role in the Patriots' passing attack.
9. Pat Bryant, WR, Denver Broncos (3% rostered)
Pat Bryant made an immediate impact in his return from injured reserve, catching four of five targets for 56 yards and a touchdown against Carolina. He led Denver in receiving yards and played 51 offensive snaps, giving fantasy managers reason to take notice. The Broncos are on bye in Week 10, so Bryant is more of a stash than an immediate lineup option. Still, his performance gives him some appeal heading into Denver's Week 11 matchup.
10. Emmett Johnson, RB, Kansas City Chiefs (31% rostered)
Emmett Johnson remains one of the more intriguing handcuff options available. The rookie rushed six times for 34 yards and a touchdown in Kansas City's Week 9 win over the Jets. Most of his work came late in the game with the Chiefs comfortably ahead, so he isn't a dependable weekly starter right now. However, Johnson has already shown receiving upside, and his value would increase significantly if Kenneth Walker were to miss time.
This article originally appeared on Giants Wire: Fantasy Football: 10 players to target on the waiver wire for Week 10
