Week 10 Waiver Wire Pickups Highlighted by Audric Estime, Corey Kiner, Seth McGowan

The fantasy football world isn't loaded with intrigue at the moment, but it's absolutely worth a look.

If nothing else, the NFL has likely forced your hand in terms of seeking out roster reinforcements.

The injury bug continues to pester players, as Puka Nacua (knee), Rhamondre Stevenson (knee) and Xavier Worthy (hamstring) were among those impacted on Sunday. Throw in a fairly busy bye week in Week 10—Chicago Bears, Denver Broncos, Philadelphia Eagles and Tampa Bay Buccaneers—and fantasy managers figure to have holes to fill.

Let's try to get those filled with the top-of-mind waiver-wire targets available in 50-plus percent of leagues, per FantasyPros.com.

Audric Estime, RB, New Orleans Saints (7% Rostered)

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It was an eventful week for the Saints' backfield and quite possibly the kind that could make Estime one of the better fantasy pickups on the board.

It started with New Orleans claiming Estime after the Cleveland Browns released him. Then, the Saints cleared a path by cutting ties with Kendre Miller. And then New Orleans primed Estime for a revenge game, giving him 15 of the team's 32 carries in its overtime win over Cleveland.

Estime turned those opportunities into 72 yards and a touchdown. Perhaps more importantly, he was clearly the first choice when it came to running back carries. Since quarterback Tyler Shough ran it 10 times, that only left seven carries split between Alvin Kamara (six) and Zamir White (one).

If Estime is suddenly about to be a big part of the Saints' backfield plans, he probably should be part of your fantasy plans, too.

Corey Kiner, RB, New England Patriots (5% Rostered)

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For folks searching for season-long stability at running back, Kiner probably isn't the waiver-wire target for you. But for those just worried about Week 10, he might need to top your wish list.

Kiner had been trending up in recent weeks, but his waiver appeal might have less to do with him than it does the situation around him. Because if Stevenson and TreVeyon Henderson can't go in Week 10, Kiner could be New England's top back for what should be a high-scoring clash with the Detroit Lions.

The Patriots dug a deep enough hole on Sunday that they couldn't run it much, but when they did, they leaned on Kiner more than anyone. His eight carries were half of the team's total, and his 55 yards were more than half of New England's rushing output. He also had the club's only rushing score.

So, again, while it's hard to say what kind of role he'd handle with this roster at full-strength, he can pretty clearly post some big fantasy numbers if he gets a by-default boost atop the depth chart.

Seth McGowan, RB, Indianapolis Colts (19% Rostered)

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For leagues with early waiver periods, McGowan probably has to be the priority pickup. Because if the Colts wind up trading Jonathan Taylor ahead of Tuesday's deadline, that could clear McGowan for RB1 duties the rest of the way.

Even if Taylor isn't moved, though, McGowan could offer some standalone value as a depth piece and spot-starter.

The Colts have given him five-plus touches in the past five games. Two weeks back, he handled a dozen touches (11 carries and a catch). On Sunday, the number was seven (six rushes, one reception), and he had 42 scrimmage yards and his first NFL touchdown.

If nothing else, Indy seems interested in using the rookie seventh-rounder as its change-of-pace running back. And the less it has to play for down the stretch, the more it might want to look his way.