Jared Levitt 
Welcome to the Week 10 edition of The Wire Report for the 2021 NFL season. In this article I’ll be highlighting some of the top players that should still be available in your season long leagues.
Below are my top waiver wire targets:
Donovan People-Jones – Wide Receiver – Cleveland Browns (5.5% Rostered in ESPN Leagues)
Gone from the equation in Cleveland is Odell Beckham Jr. While the oft injured receiver will be missed, the Browns have a capable option in People-Jones. People-Jones only caught 2 of his 3 targets this weekend but one of those catches was a beautiful 60 yard TD reception. He has shown the ability to be a dynamic receiver and will be thrust into the number 2 option behind Jarvis Landry. Don’t let him sit on your waiver wire too long.
Devonta Freeman – Running Back – Baltimore Ravens (13.8% Rostered in ESPN Leagues)
Don’t look now, but Devonta Freeman has touchdowns in 3 straight games. If Latavius Murray continues to miss time with an ankle injury, I really like Freeman’s chances of returning us value while he’s the main back in Baltimore. He’s shown some big game potential in his career and with a match up against the Dolphins this weekend I like his chances of making it 4 straight with a TD.
Pat Freiermuth – Tight End – Pittsburgh Steelers (32.9% Rostered in ESPN Leagues)
Pat Freiermuth now has games of 7, 7, and 6 targets in his last 3 games. In his last 2 he’s connected with Big Ben for 3 touchdowns. He’s become a more significant piece of the Steelers offense with Ju-Ju on the shelf with an injury. This week he gets a match up against a Lions team that has given up a couple of big games to tight ends this season.
Elijah Moore – Wide Receiver – New York Jets (15.3% Rostered in ESPN Leagues)
In Elijah Moore we have a wide receiver that’s trending in the right direction. In his last 3 games he’s been targeted 20 times and this weekend had his best game of the year 7 receptions, 84 yards, and 2 touchdowns. While the match up in week 10 against the Buffalo Bills will be tough, Moore is becoming more involved in this offense and he stands a chance to be productive again.
Jordan Howard – Running Back – Philadelphia Eagles (8.5% Rostered in ESPN Leagues)
I’d be lying if I tried to sell you on Jordan Howard being the main back in Philly. No one knows except Nick Sirianni. That said, Howard now has back to back weeks of double digit carries and has found the endzone in both games. What’s most important is that he’s had 13 red zone rushing attempts and those are gold when looking for running backs. It’s not the easiest of match ups this weekend vs. Denver, but look for Howard to keep rolling.
Jimmy Garoppolo – Quarterback – San Francisco 49ers (6.1% Rostered in ESPN Leagues)
Jimmy G now has back to back weeks of at least 300 yards passing and with George Kittle being back he should continue his productive ways. In week 10 Garoppolo gets a scary match up vs. the Rams. Rams are a tough defense but have shown at times the propensity to give up big games to QB’s. They have a couple of games giving up over 300 yards passing and a handful in the upper 200’s. Look for Jimmy G to keep rolling with his top target in Kittle back in the mix.
Rashod Bateman – Wide Receiver – Baltimore Ravens (25% Rostered in ESPN Leagues)
Bateman has become a staple of my waiver wire article. This makes 3 straight weeks and I’ll continue to write him up until he gets the love he deserves. He’s played in 3 weeks now and has targets of 6, 6, and this week had his most at 8. While the yardage and touchdowns aren’t there yet, they will be soon. He’s built a great rapport with Lamar Jackson and at some point soon, he’s going to be a top producer. Grab him while you can.
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