Adam Villio This might be one of the worst weeks for the waiver wire pickup. Not a lot has changed from last week and almost no long term injuries. There is definitely still some talent on my list but almost all of them you will have to stash unless you absolutely need them in deep leagues. With that being said, it is a good time to start planning for the playoffs and grab some players that might help you down the road.
- Terrace Marshall Jr.
- Justin Fields
- Chuba Hubbard
- Donovan Peoples-Jones
- Rachaad White
- Jaylen Warren
- Treylon Burks
- Odell Beckham Jr.
QBs
Justin Fields:
Value: 8.2/10
Justin Fields is coming off a monster game this past week. It is interesting because he is finally starting to look like the player Chicago drafted. Now with the addition of Chase Claypool to the receiving corps and an already solid run game, Fields could definitely have some games where he is a serviceable QB. But do not get your hopes up, he could let you down from week to week.
Role: QB2 / Fill-In
RBs
Chuba Hubbard:
Value: 8.0/10
Chuba was the #1 RB in Carolina before he got injured. But since then, D’Onta Foreman stepped in and had 2 stellar back to back performances. So it might take some time for him to win back his starting role. The good thing about Hubbard is, he is still the #1 passing back in the Panthers offense. So if Carolina is down, which they are expected to be for a lot of remaining games, Hubbard has the potential to put up some decent points.
Role: Flex
Rashaad White:
Value: 7.2/10
Leonard Fournette has been a shell of himself for the past couple of weeks. He has had a couple of catches that has boosted his points, but his performance seems lackluster. With the Buccaneers bye week coming in Week 11, expect Rashaad White to step in and start getting a bigger look in this offense. Until then, he is nothing more than a handcuff.
Role: Stash / Handcuff
Jaylen Warren:
Value: 6.8/10
Let’s be honest, Najee Harris has looked like trash this year. He was probably taken in the first round of your draft this year, and he has played more like a 5th or 6th rounder. Jaylen Warren on the other hand has been stellar every time he gets an opportunity. He is currently one of the most efficient RBs currently in the NFL. Now that the Steelers are coming off a bye week, expect him to get more carries. And pick him up this week before others start to notice.
Role: Stash / Handcuff
WRs
Terrace Marshall Jr.:
Value: 8.5/10
With the absence of Robbie Anderson, The Panthers have been searching for their new WR2. Now that Baker Mayfield is back, he seems to have a nice little connection with Marshall. Marshall has had back to back impressive games so expect his usage to only go up.
Role: Flex / Stash
Donovan Peoples-Jones:
Value: 7.8/10
Donovan Peoples-Jones has had back to back 10+ points in his last 2 games. It seems Cleveland has started to notice what they have in him. With Deshaun Watson returning fairly soon, his role could expand even more, making him a starter on your team for the playoffs.
Role: Stash
Treylon Burks:
Value: 6.3/10
It has been pretty clear the Titans have been struggling badly in the passing game. They have been missing a key receiver for a long time now. Luckily, Derrick Henry has been keeping them a float with his rushing. But eventually, Tennessee will need to air it out. With Treylon Burks returning from IR, he could be the missing piece the Titans have been looking for.
Role: Stash
Odell Beckham Jr.:
Value: 6.1/10
With Odell Beckham Jr returning from injury, not only is this a long term play, but it is a risky one. So be very cautious when picking OBJ up from the waivers. There is a lot of talent so you could hit big, but if he ends up on a team with a poor passing attack or a WR1 already in place, he might just be a bust. We have all already seen his highlight reel so no need to talk about his talent, but it is his situation that has everyone wondering if he can come back to fantasy football relevance.
Role: Stash
