Okay, so the fantasy football world might not be exploding with headlines right this second, but let’s be real: your roster probably just took a hit. Injuries are absolutely wrecking teams, with Puka Nacua (knee), Rhamondre Stevenson (knee), and Xavier Worthy (hamstring) all getting sidelined on Sunday. Add in bye weeks for the Chicago Bears, Denver Broncos, Philadelphia Eagles, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 10, and suddenly you’ve got some gaping holes. Good news is, there are some serious waiver wire targets out there, and one guy just pulled off a revenge game for the ages.
Estime’s Saints Debut Was a Statement
Talk about an eventful week! Audric Estime was straight-up tossed by the Cleveland Browns, only for the New Orleans Saints to snap him right up. Then the Saints cleared the path, cutting Kendre Miller. What happened next? Estime got his revenge, big time. In an overtime win against his former team, Cleveland, the Saints handed Estime 15 of their 32 carries. He didn’t just get carries, either: he turned those chances into 72 yards and a touchdown.
This wasn’t some fluke, either. Estime was clearly the first choice when it came to running back touches. Quarterback Tyler Shough had 10 carries, leaving a measly seven split between Alvin Kamara (six) and Zamir White (one). If Estime is about to be a huge part of the Saints’ backfield plans, and it looks like he is, then he needs to be part of your fantasy plans too. He’s still sitting there in 93% of leagues, per FantasyPros.com, which is honestly wild after that performance. Get on it.
Kiner and McGowan: Filling Holes and Eyeing Futures
If you’re hunting for season-long stability at running back, Corey Kiner might not be your guy. But for Week 10? This dude could be the answer. Kiner’s been trending up recently, but the real appeal is the situation around him. If Stevenson and TreVeyon Henderson can’t go in Week 10, Kiner could be the New England Patriots’ top back for what’s expected to be a high-scoring clash against the Detroit Lions. The Patriots got dug into a deep hole on Sunday and couldn’t run much, but when they did, they leaned on Kiner. His eight carries were half the team’s total, his 55 yards were more than half their rushing output, and he had the club’s only rushing score. If he gets that by-default boost, he can put up big fantasy numbers.
Then there’s Seth McGowan with the Indianapolis Colts. For those in leagues with early waiver periods, McGowan has to be a priority pickup. Why? Because if the Colts trade Jonathan Taylor before Tuesday’s deadline, McGowan could be cleared for RB1 duties the rest of the way. Even if Taylor stays, McGowan’s shown standalone value as a depth piece. He’s had five-plus touches in the last five games. Two weeks back, he logged a dozen touches (11 carries, one catch). This past Sunday, he had seven touches (six rushes, one reception) for 42 scrimmage yards and his first NFL touchdown. The rookie seventh-rounder is clearly their change-of-pace back, and the less the Colts have to play for down the stretch, the more they might look his way.
So, for Week 10, the stakes are simple: fill those injury-induced holes, leverage those bye weeks, and make some moves. Whether it’s Estime seizing his moment, Kiner stepping up in a pinch, or McGowan eyeing a bigger role, these guys are your ticket to keeping your fantasy season alive. Don’t sleep on them.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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