Week 9 of the NFL season featured three more quarterback debuts, highlighting a fantasy campaign that has demanded creativity from managers. With roster decisions complicated by injuries and scheme changes, a slew of standout performers emerged, creating numerous waiver wire options for Week 10.
Early Waiver Wire Adds for Week 10
Darren Waller, TE, Panthers: The Panthers continue to use the short passing game as an extension of their run game, partly due to protection issues for quarterback Bryce Young. Waller exploited a mismatch in Week 9, connecting with Young for 90 yards and a touchdown on eight targets. He was one of nine players with double-digit targets that week, making him a priority add.
Tank Dell, WR, Texans: Dell returned from injury and showcased his big-play ability with a long touchdown reception in Houston's Week 9 win. He also got behind the Chargers' secondary for another explosive play, re-establishing himself as a deep threat. While still working back into the offense, his upside warrants a bench stash.
Shedeur Sanders, QB, Browns: Sanders looked far more comfortable in Todd Monken's scheme, spreading the ball around and facilitating a career day for rookie first-round pick K.C. Concepcion. With Deshaun Watson in concussion protocol, Sanders becomes a must-roster option in Superflex formats if Watson misses another game.
Justice Hill, RB, Ravens: Baltimore deployed Hill in wildcat formations, yielding 85 rushing yards, a touchdown, and three receptions. Trade rumors linking Hill to the Giants surfaced later in the week. With injuries to Cam Skattebo and Tyrone Tracy Jr., and Devin Singletary struggling, Hill could be a sneaky add.
Standout Fantasy Performances
Kayshon Boutte, WR, Texans: With C.J. Stroud playing at an elite level, every Texans playmaker is worth monitoring. Boutte broke out with 125 yards and two touchdowns in Week 9, reviving his profile as a former Patriots big-play threat.
Tee Higgins, WR, Bengals: Higgins has maintained WR1 upside all season despite a touchdown drought that ended in Week 9 with two scores. He remains one of the most reliable weekly starters at the position.
