“Here comes the brand new flava in ya ear
Time for new flava in ya ear
I’m kicking new flava in ya ear
Mack’s a brand new flava in ya ear”
Did I get that Craig Mack song stuck in your head? No? Okay. Let’s get to to Week 10 waiver wire adds…
If you are reading this, it’s because you need some brand new flavor on your team. I try to be early when I am telling you to add players, that way you could have had Drew Lock for Week 9 instead of fighting for him now in Week 10. I try to beat the rush to the waiver wire by sharing who I am watching for potential breakouts or production prior to the week starting. Many times, I will add these players on Friday. So, if you are looking for some new flavor for your team, I got you here.
NOTE: If you are new around here, this column refers to players rostered in under 50% of Yahoo, ESPN and Sleeper Leagues.
Quarterbacks
Drew Lock – I had Drew Lock here last week, and then I also had him as a Money Maker. Lock didn’t let me down, as he produced 313 yards and 2 touchdowns passing and added another 47 yards and a touchdown rushing. Is it a victory lap when I am telling you once again to add him? Lock has a solid floor and is capable of getting you these multiple TD weeks. Even though Lock is mediocre as a passer, his receivers are awesome. 20% rostered on Yahoo, 13% rostered on ESPN, 27% rostered on Sleeper. (10% FAAB)
Second week in a row with Drew Lock posting a big fantasy box score with late-game exploits.
— Paul Charchian (@PaulCharchian) November 8, 2020
Tua Tagovailoa – Chargers, Broncos, Jets are the next 3 games for the Dolphins. All three are bottom 10 defenses against the quarterback position. Tua had 248 yards and 2 touchdowns against the Cardinals in Week 9. He looks like he may be able to produce the next 3 weeks at least. 24% rostered on Yahoo, 20% rostered on ESPN, 32% rostered on Sleeper. (10% FAAB)
Alex Smith – Smith threw for 325 yards and a touchdown in relief of Kyle Allen. Allen will miss the rest of the season, and Smith will start for the Washington Football Team in his absence. The Lions are up next; if you need a bye week fill-in, Smith could easily be your guy. This is a tremendous story that Smith is playing again let alone throwing for over 300 yards. Kudos to you Alex Smith! 1% rostered on Yahoo, 0% rostered on ESPN and 0% rostered on Sleeper. (5% FAAB)
Other Quarterbacks to consider: Kirk Cousins and Nick Foles.
Running Backs
Duke Johnson – David Johnson went into concussion protocol after taking a big hit in Week 9. Duke Johnson then piled up 20 touches for a combined 73 yards and a touchdown rushing and receiving. Not efficient at all with his touches, but if David Johnson misses time, Duke will get all the volume you could want for a running back. 16% rostered on Yahoo, 16% on ESPN, 4% on Sleeper. (8% FAAB)
Wk 9 PPR RB Ranks
Duke Johnson RB3
J.D. McKissic RB4
Ryan Nall RB13
Devontae Booker RB15
Tyler Ervin RB23
Travis Homer RB24
Kerryon Johnson RB27
Ameer Abdullah RB28
Ezekiel Elliott RB29
Derrick Henry RB38
James Conner RB46 https://t.co/vJBozKEv3w— Sigmund Bloom (@SigmundBloom) November 9, 2020
Kalen Ballage – Justin Jackson went down on the very first series of the Chargers game Sunday with a knee injury. Ballage stepped in and led the Chargers backfield in touches with 17. He ended up with 69 yards and a touchdown rushing and 2 receptions for 15 yards. 1% rostered on Yahoo, 0% on ESPN, 0% on Sleeper. (5% FAAB)
J.D. McKissic – In Week 9 McKissic was targeted 14 times and had 9 receptions for 65 yards. He pretty much dominated the targets out of the backfield for the Washington Football Team. With the change at quarterback and the Lions up next, McKissic could be a valuable add in PPR formats. 24% rostered on Yahoo, 34% rostered on ESPN, and 41% rostered on Sleeper. (2% FAAB)
Other running backs to consider: Ryan Nall, Wayne Gallman, Travis Homer, and Jordan Wilkins.
Wide Receivers
Curtis Samuel – I have tweeted about watching Samuel. I have written about him as an add last week here. For three weeks now, Samuel has been getting more involved, both as a wide receiver and as a running back. Samuel has scored in each of the last three games and had 9 targets for 9 receptions, 105 yards, and a touchdown in Week 9. With Christian McCaffrey likely now out again in Week 10, Samuel looks like a must add. 30% rostered on Yahoo, 42% rostered on ESPN, 30% on Sleeper. (10% of FAAB)
Curtis Samuel has 38 catches on 43 targets with 20 first downs receiving.
He has caught 19-of-20 targets for 14 1D on 3rd Downs this season.
Robby Anderson and DJ Moore have combined for 20 3rd down receptions and 15 1D.
— Rich Hribar (@LordReebs) November 9, 2020
Darnell Mooney – In the last three weeks, Mooney has seen 24 targets for 13 receptions, 152 total yards, and 1 touchdown. The Vikings are up next with their extremely pass friendly defense. Mooney’s looking like a wonderful PPR fill-in for Week 10. 14% rostered on Yahoo, 14% on ESPN, 24% on Sleeper. (5% FAAB)
Jakobi Meyers – Meyers had a combined 16 targets for 10 receptions and 118 yards combined in Week 7 and 8. Someone has to catch the ball in New England, and Meyers is the last man standing at wide receiver. Myers also finished Week 9 with 12 receptions for 169 yards, so there’s all the proof you need that he’s a solid option. 12% rostered on Yahoo, 5% on ESPN, 14% on Sleeper. (5% FAAB)
Other wide receivers to consider: Jakeem Grant, Allen Lazard, and Nelson Agholor.
Tight Ends
Austin Hooper -Before his appendectomy, Hooper had started to become more relevant in the Browns passing game. Hooper average roughly 7 targets, 5 receptions, and 46 yards per game in the three games prior to his operation. Houston is up in Week 10 and is a bottom 10 defense against tight ends. 41% rostered on Yahoo, 40% on ESPN, and 48% rostered on Sleeper. (8% FAAB)
Ross Dwelley – Dwelley saw 3 targets for 3 receptions and 52 yards in Week 9. The Saints and their tight end friendly defense are up next. If you are desperate, (and you must be if you made it past Hooper,) Dwelley might be an attractive option. 8% rostered on Yahoo, 3% on ESPN, and 17% on Sleeper. (3% FAAB)
Other tight ends to consider: Gerald Everett and Dalton Schultz.
Remember to check out Kyle Larson’s Stream Options for Week 10 for a more in-depth look at defenses to stream.
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