Week 10 Waiver Wire Top Pickups and Drops After Evaluating Week 9 Box Scores

Week 10 will begin with Thursday night's battle between the New York Giants and Washington Commanders. Both NFC East contenders have experienced season-ending injuries to key players, and many fantasy managers can likely relate.

Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart and Commanders receiver Terry McLaurin are only two of the marquee fantasy players who have been lost for the year. Arizona Cardinals wideout Michael Wilson is the latest.

Fortunately, managers may be able to find capable fill-ins on the waiver wire this week.

Here, we'll dive into what we saw in Week 9 and identify some top pickups and drops for Week 10. All picks and analysis are based on point-per-reception (PPR) play.

Add: Geno Smith, QB, New York Jets

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New York Jets quarterback Geno Smith had a rough outing in Week 9, finishing with only 7.9 fantasy points. However, it's worth noting that he faced a stiff Kansas City Chiefs defense and was without wide receiver Garrett Wilson (concussion).

Smith has actually been a solid streamer for most of the season and yielded at least 19 fantasy points in each of his previous two games. He should have a good chance to bounce back this week against the Buffalo Bills.

Buffalo's defense looked terrific on Monday night, but it was playing a Minnesota Vikings offense that has struggled all year. For the season, the Bills have surrendered an average of 16.8 fantasy points to opposing QBs.

The Jets will likely have to throw often to keep pace with Josh Allen and Co., and they could have Wilson back in the lineup. Smith is only rostered in 22 percent of fantasy leagues.

Add: Corey Kiner, RB, New England Patriots

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To be clear, New England Patriots running back Corey Kiner isn't an ideal option for Week 10. He hasn't been regularly used in the passing game, and he'll face a Detroit Lions defense that has been very, very good against the run.

However, Kiner is a veritable must-add because of New England's backfield situation. TreVeyon Henderson is out indefinitely after experiencing an unexpected medical issue. Rhamondre Stevenson is set to miss multiple weeks with a knee issue.

Kiner has logged 50 carries in a limited role this season, and he ran for 55 yards and a touchdown on Sunday. He should see a high volume of carries in Weeks 10 and 12—the Patriots are on bye in Week 11—and should carry a higher floor than most other waiver targets.

Kiner is rostered in only six percent of fantasy leagues.

Add: Tank Dell, WR, Houston Texans

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If you haven't watched the Houston Texans over the last couple of weeks you may have missed the fact that Tank Dell is back. Houston's shifty sparkplug of a receiver caught four passes for 105 yards and a touchdown in Week 9.

Dell provided managers with 20.5 fantasy points.

This week, the Texans will visit the Cleveland Browns, who have a good overall defense but who have experienced breakdowns in the secondary. The Browns have surrendered an average of 24.1 fantasy points to opposing receiver groups this season.

Dell is a reasonable option for Week 10 and a must-add for the rest of the season. He is rostered in 23 percent of fantasy leagues.

Top Week 10 Drops

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Sam Darnold

Sam Darnold, QB, Seattle Seahawks

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold didn't play in Week 10 because of quad and rib injuries. He's already been ruled out for Week 10, and it's unclear when Darnold will return.

Given Darnold's erratic play and turnover issues this season, it's safe to drop him in most formats.

Jordan Mason, RB, Minnesota Vikings

Minnesota Vikings running back Jordan Mason is in a committee backfield and in a bad offense. He also isn't regularly used in the passing game, as teammate Aaron Jones often is.

Mason reached double digits back in Week 1, but hasn't reached seven fantasy points in any other game this season. He's a moderate bench option in deeper leagues but can be dropped for waiver targets in most formats.

Marvin Harrison Jr., Houston Texans

Marvin Harrison Jr. got a fresh start when he was traded to Houston and reunited with quarterback C.J. Stroud. However, a new home hasn't resulted in improved production.

Harrison hasn't reached double-digit fantasy points in any game this season. With Dell back in the Texans' lineup, Harrison can be dropped in virtually all formats.

*Fantasy roster and scoring information from FantasyPros.