The 2026 NFL season is roughly halfway through, which means we're in the midst of the fantasy football season as well, and fantasy owners are actually setting up for the upcoming leauge playoffs.
As we head into Week 9, there are several key players across the league battling injuries as well as four teams (Chicago, Denver, Philadelphia and Tampa Bay) on bye. Fantasy owners will likely have to scower the waiver wire to see who they can scoop up to help for the week or for the stretch run.
Here are a few options for owners to target.
QB Aaron Rodgers (32.9%)
Rodgers is nearing the end of an impressive career, and while he's not the quarterback he once was, he could be a decent streaming option in Week 10. With several quarterbacks battling injuries, Rodgers, who has averaged
14.6 points per game, could help some fantasy teams.
RB Corey Kiner (5.4%)
Kiner has rushed for just 244 yards and one touchdown this year, but heading in Week 10, the New England Patriots will likely be without Rhamondre Stevenson and TreVeyon Henderson. This opens the door for Kiner to take the lead spot in the backfield, and while he's averaging 4.9 yards per carry, that could make him an enticing option for a few weeks.
WR Tank Dell (23.4%)
Dell suffered a season-ending knee injury in Week 16 of the 2024 season. That injury also cost him all of 2025 and part of the 2026 season. He returned to action in Week 7, and after easing back in, he caught four passes for 105 yards and a touchdown against the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 9. Dell is an intriguing flyer, especially as the games get more important.
TE Chig Okonkwo (13.7%)
We've had a tight end renaissance in recent years, but that's still left the waiver wire rather thin at the position in fantasy. Okonkwo has been a somewhat reliable weapon in recent weeks totaling 19 receptions for 218 yards over the last four games.
D/ST Green Bay Packers (19%)
Green Bay just embarrassed New England in Week 9, and now they're set to take on the Minnesota Vikings who could start one of Kyler Murray, Carson Wentz or Max Brosmer in Week 10. None of those options should scare the Packers defense.
This article originally appeared on Dolphins Wire: Best Fantasy Football waiver wire targets for Week 10
