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Shaping Your Roster | Fantasy Football Waiver Wire – Week 10

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November 6, 2023

Shaping Your Roster | Fantasy Football Waiver Wire – Week 10

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This coming week is going to be brutal with bye weeks for teams. There are so many big names that will have to go to bench spots; hopefully, you have been following along and picked up some players to help get you a win in Week 10 while having to bench your top players. Keep coming back to The Undroppables for all your fantasy football advice!

QUARTERBACKS

Joshua Dobbs (Minnesota Vikings)

Yahoo – 17% Rostered
ESPN – 17% Rostered
Sleeper – 19% Rostered

Did you or someone you know drop him after the benching news from Arizona? Then he got promptly traded to the Vikings less than 24 hours after that news. No one saw the Jaren Hall injury coming, but Dobbs stepped up and made an impact that quickly was something special to watch. Now he gets a week of practice, and Justin Jefferson is coming back? Get him on your rosters; this is the QB9 on the season!

Kyler Murray (Arizona Cardinals)

Yahoo – 59% Rostered
ESPN – 36% Rostered
Sleeper – 60% Rostered

It is finally time to add Kyler Murray to your rosters if you haven’t already. Most people have been stashing on IR spots, but it looks like there is a chance he is available in your league. Joshua Dobbs looked good in this system while still a Cardinal; Kyler is an upgrade in every way, so look for him to excel.

RUNNING BACKS

Keaton Mitchell (Baltimore Ravens)

Yahoo – 4% Rostered
ESPN – 1% Rostered
Sleeper – 3% Rostered

There was a lot of offseason hype for Keaton; it finally came to production in garbage time. I like this as a stash more than a weekly play, but Keaton can work into a role where he sees more snaps. He still needs to work since he is behind Gus Edwards and Justice Hill in the pecking order.

Antonio Gibson (Washington Commanders)

Yahoo – 45% Rostered
ESPN – 40% Rostered
Sleeper – 48% Rostered

Antonio’s best weeks are when he is involved in the passing game; it’s not a coincidence. In the past three games, he has gotten five or more targets, and he has finished a serviceable flex option. This is important since this week’s bye is taking out some good wide receivers and running backs. Gibson might be a good FLEX play for you this week.

WIDE RECEIVERS

Tank Dell (Houston Texans)

Yahoo – 48% Rostered
ESPN – 56% Rostered
Sleeper – 60% Rostered

He has been the definition of a boom-or-bust play this year, which may be why people have been scared to pick him up and play him. Upside plays will win you championships, and players who finish at the top of their positions at any given week are what you want. Pick him up; his end-of-season schedule is lovely and may win you a championship.

JuJu Smith-Schuster (New England Patriots)

Yahoo – 19% Rostered
ESPN – 30% Rostered
Sleeper – 27% Rostered

Are we back in on JuJu? He has the most targets since Week 1 and his highest yardage total. The previous week, he had his first touchdown as well. It’s not a great addition, but we may be desperate with how severe the Week 10 bye week teams are. He gets an incredible matchup against the Indianapolis Colts if that helps your decision as well.

Kyle Philips (Tennessee Titans)

Yahoo – 0% Rostered
ESPN – 0% Rostered
Sleeper – 2% Rostered

Becoming relevant with Will Levis taking over the starting spot, Kyle quickly has shown a connection with Will. Leading all WRs on the Titans on their Week 9 game, this is a low-risk stash that might lead to a solid FLEX opportunity in a PPR format.

TIGHT ENDS

Cade Otton (Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

Yahoo – 5% Rostered
ESPN – 7% Rostered
Sleeper – 10% Rostered

Cade has six or more targets for three straight weeks now, coming off a monster Week 9 game with nine targets – leading to six catches for 70 yards and two touchdowns. With Cade getting more and more involved, please look to add him while Kelce is on bye this week.

Jonnu Smith (Atlanta Falcons)

Yahoo – 28% Rostered
ESPN – 27% Rostered
Sleeper – 32% Rostered

It was another massive week for Jonnu, getting involved in the red zone and eclipsing 100 receiving yards with another touchdown. As all Kyle Pitts owners hate this, you can’t deny that Jonnu is a weekly starter at the TE position in 2023.

BUZZCUTS

Christian Watson (Green Bay Packers)

I am just not confident in starting Christian Watson anymore. The deep ball accuracy concerns with Jordan Love, the effort level from Watson himself, and his low catch rate make him super volatile in your starting lineup. I will happily be wrong if he starts to have a strong end of the season, but I’d rather it not be on my team.

Off the Top | NFL DFS Week 9

Derek Fuchs

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November 3, 2023

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In this weekly DFS article, The Undroppables goes over the top salaried players in both DraftKings and FanDuel to provide his take on who you should play and which players to avoid. Using this article to help construct your rosters, you will better understand who to pay up to win you some money.

Quarterbacks

Paying Up – Dak Prescott @ Philadelphia Eagles (Ranked 29th vs. fantasy QBs)

DraftKings – $6,500
FanDuel – $8,200

Facing a formidable division opponent, Dak is set to put up another top QB finish this week. The Eagle’s defense has given up points to opposing QBs, and Dak is coming off a top finish in Week 8. I would look to start Dak in your lineups and pair him with CeeDee Lamb if able. Maybe even Brandin Cooks for a cheaper option.

Avoiding – Geno Smith @ Baltimore Ravens (Ranked 1st vs. fantasy QBs)

DraftKings – $6,000
FanDuel – $6,600

Falling short of what Geno did in 2022, he has had a rough start to his 2023 campaign. With the Ravens’ defense being the best against fantasy QBs, I would look to not start him this week in lineups. There are much better options if you decide to go cheaper.

Running Backs

Paying Up – Saquon Barkley @ Las Vegas Raiders (Ranked 28th vs. fantasy RBs)

DraftKings – $7,900
FanDuel – $8,600

He is the vocal point for this offense, coming off a 36-rushing attempt game in Week 8 against a stout defense. Saquon now goes against the porous run defense of the Raiders; he should have a few big runs and a potential touchdown in this matchup. Get him in your lineups!

Avoiding – Devin Singletary vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Ranked 4th vs. fantasy RBs)

DraftKings – $4,300
FanDuel – $5,300

With Dameon Pierce ruled out and Devin having such a low price tag, I imagine everyone will be looking to put him in their lineups. He will be a chalky play, and potentially, this can be a big CJ Stroud game and not from the running back. He will get some passes, so there is some upside, but I am nervous that his projected rostership will make him challenging to win with.

Wide Receivers

Paying Up – CeeDee Lamb @ Philadelphia Eagles (Ranked 32nd vs. fantasy WRs)

DraftKings – $8,200
FanDuel – $8,800

For the same reason we are starting Dak, I want CeeDee in my lineups. He is coming off his best season finish and gets to go against the league’s worst fantasy WRs. Pay up for him; he will win you some money!

Avoiding – Cooper Kupp/Puka Nacua @ Green Bay Packers (Ranked 10th vs. fantasy WRs)

DraftKings – $8,500/$7,400
FanDuel – $8,700/$7,500

With Matthew Stafford as a game-time decision and Brett Rypien as the backup, I am nervous to start either of these WRs in my lineup. It was against a tough defense in Week 8, and Green Bay has done well against wide receivers this season, too. I would look for other options in my lineup.

The Flex Factor | Week 9

Chalk

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November 2, 2023

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Figuring out your flex spots can be the difference between winning and losing your weekly matchup. In this weekly series presented by Flex Fantasy, we’ll look at sleeper running backs and wide receivers outside the consensus top 50 who you should be considering in your lineups.

Tyler Lockett

Although Lockett has been mildly inconsistent in PPR scoring this year, making him a low-end WR3, he’s still been a reliable target. One of the veteran WR’s biggest games came last week where Lockett caught 8 passes for 81 yards and a score. As we hit more bye weeks, players who have seen at least 5 targets every week since Week 2 are worth a look. Lockett is nursing a hamstring injury so make sure to monitor practice reports leading up to kickoff but if he’s active, play him.

Tank Dell

Tank Dell had a minimal impact in the Panthers’ Week 8 loss and hasn’t seen at least 7 targets since Week 3 (after getting 17 targets in a two-week span). With teammate Robert Woods set to miss the next few games, the rookie has another opportunity to get back into the flex conversation and it should start in Week 9. It’s an average matchup against the Bucs but the Texans will have to lean on someone in the passing game so expect Dell (and Dalton Schultz) to have passes funneled their way.

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Shaping Your Roster | Fantasy Football Waiver Wire – Week 9

Derek Fuchs

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October 30, 2023

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Shaping Your Roster | Fantasy Football Waiver Wire – Week 9

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The central theme for Week 8 in the NFL was Quarterback injury. We all hope for a speedy recovery for all those injured, especially Kirk Cousins. It’s tough to see him go down with an Achilles injury in midseason, just when the Vikings seemed to be gaining momentum. We will suggest some options to replace him and others for your rosters. Keep coming back to The Undroppables for all your fantasy football advice!

QUARTERBACKS

Sam Howell (Washington Commanders)

Yahoo – 45% Rostered
ESPN – 30% Rostered
Sleeper – 47% Rostered

I already have written about Sam in Week 1 and Week 6 articles; do you think people would have listened by now? Coming off a 397 passing-yard performance that had four passing touchdowns, Sam Howell should be considered now as a weekly starter for your fantasy teams.

Will Levis (Tennessee Titans)

Yahoo – 2% Rostered
ESPN – 1% Rostered
Sleeper – 7% Rostered

Speaking of another four-touchdown performance, Will Levis lit up the world in his rookie debut. With the Titans through their bye week and a chance to get Treylon Burks back to their team, I can see Levis having an excellent finish to the season for most teams. I predicted this in the offseason. Are you following me on my Twitter?

RUNNING BACKS

Chuba Hubbard (Carolina Panthers)

Yahoo – 59% Rostered
ESPN – 43% Rostered
Sleeper – 65% Rostered

Taking over the Panthers backfield, Chuba Hubbard led the team in rushes and snaps again at the position. With Miles Sanders getting fewer and fewer carries, Chuba is starting to become a weekly FLEX option. With a schedule beginning to soften up and they have already had their bye week, Chuba is an excellent addition to your roster for bye week fill-ins.

Devin Singletary (Houston Texans)

Yahoo – 20% Rostered
ESPN – 32% Rostered
Sleeper – 28% Rostered

Not everyone wants to add a running back that is part of an RBBC, but at least you will enjoy the one that is part of the receiving work in the offense. Singletary splits touch evenly with Dameon Pierce, but all the receiving work goes to Devin. This is an important distinction between the two backs since Texans might have to throw more often than not in future matches. Plus, Devin has a clear path to more touches in case there is an injury that happens.

WIDE RECEIVERS

Jayden Reed (Green Bay Packers)

Yahoo – 17% Rostered
ESPN – 17% Rostered
Sleeper – 27% Rostered

With back-to-back weeks for 10+ points in PPR formats, Reed has been relatively good for fantasy football. Christian Watson is still getting a rhythm in the offense; it looks like Reed has still been able to put up points as Watson has come back from injury. I like him as a deep stash with the potential to be an excellent FLEX starter.

Brandin Cooks (Dallas Cowboys)

Yahoo – 41% Rostered
ESPN – 50% Rostered
Sleeper – 54% Rostered

With a coin flip of a chance he is on your waiver wire, it’s starting to get to that point where we consider Brandin Cooks again. He has a touchdown now in back-to-back weeks for the Cowboys, and they have gone through their bye week as well. This is a nice stash for an offense that runs perfectly or sputters out of control.

TIGHT ENDS

Trey McBride (Arizona Cardinals)

Yahoo – 17% Rostered
ESPN – 7% Rostered
Sleeper – 28% Rostered

Zach Ertz goes down, and McBride fills in perfectly. Leading the way with an enormous target share (14 targets) and turning that into ten receptions for 95 yards and a touchdown. Those are elite numbers at the position, and they are getting back Kyler Murray. Add him now before it’s too late!

Jake Ferguson (Dallas Cowboys)

Yahoo – 57% Rostered
ESPN – 48% Rostered
Sleeper – 56% Rostered

Jake keeps it very simple. Catching all four of his targets for 47 receiving yards and a touchdown, he gives us the expected line for all starting tight ends for fantasy football. Look to add from this offense that can put up big numbers; Ferguson might be on your waivers to add to your bench.

BUZZ CUTS

Miles Sanders (Carolina Panthers)

This one pains me; since I was all-in on him in the offseason, Miles has become cuttable. Chuba taking almost all the carries this week has sealed the deal for me that he might not return to complete form this season.

Off the Top | NFL DFS Week 8

Derek Fuchs

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October 26, 2023

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In this weekly DFS article, The Undroppables goes over the top salaried players in both DraftKings and Fanduel to provide his take on who you should play and which players to avoid. Using this article to help construct your rosters, you will better understand who to pay up to win you some money.

Quarterbacks

Paying Up – Bryce Young vs. Houston Texans (Ranked 30th vs. fantasy QBs)

Draftkings – $5,100
Fanduel – $6,600

Bryce Young sticks out in a week where the mid-low-priced QBs do not have great matchups. Playing against the Houston Texans is a great spot for Young to show his skills and have a good game. Sunday might be the Bryce Young coming-out party.

Avoiding – Tua Tagovailoa vs. New England Patriots (Ranked 3rd vs. fantasy QBs)

Draftkings – $7,700
Fanduel – $8,200

Tyreek Hill may not play. Jaylen Waddle is not 100%. Is Tua good enough to put up big numbers without his top 2 receivers? I’m not on board paying up for that risk. He is also playing a formidable divisional opponent that hasn’t given up many points to the quarterback this year.

Running Backs

Paying Up – Isiah Pacheco @ Denver Broncos (Ranked 32nd vs. fantasy RBs)

Draftkings – $6,100
Fanduel – $8,000

Pacheco is clear, no questions asked #1 running back for the Chiefs. A matchup against the Broncos is an opportunity for Pacheco to have an absolute monster game. He is way underpriced this week.

Avoiding – Derrick Henry vs. Atlanta Falcons (Ranked 5th vs. fantasy RBs)

Draftkings – $7,600
Fanduel – $7,400

The Titans are starting a rookie quarterback this week and will rely heavily on Henry. The problem is if I know that, and you know that, then the Falcons also know that. The Falcons defense has been excellent this year against the running backs. This is a terrible matchup for Henry and way too high of a price tag.

Wide Receivers

Paying Up – Zay Flowers @ Arizona Cardinals (Ranked 27th vs. fantasy WRs)

Draftkings – $5,600
Fanduel – $6,500

Flowers has shown he is the clear #1 wide receiver option for Lamar Jackson. Against the 27th-ranked defense against receivers in the Cardinals, Flowers is in line for a big game. His price tag is something I am taking full advantage of.

Avoiding – Brandon Aiyuk vs. Cincinnati Bengals (Ranked 9th vs. fantasy WRs)

Draftkings – $7,000
Fanduel – $7,700

Brock Purdy will be out this week, so Aiyuk must deal with a backup QB. Deebo Samuel being out makes me believe defenses will focus more on Aiyuk. This price is too high for me to take a chance on Sam Darnold.