Top 6 Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups: Quarterbacks (Week 10)

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Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Targets: Quarterback

QUARTERBACKS

Written by Bo McBrayer

Aaron Rodgers (NYJ): 43% rostered

Next Opponents: @ARI, IND, BYE
True value: $3
Desperate Need: $6
Budget-minded: $1

Analysis: Relax. The Jets are far from out of contention after their win over the Texans in Week 9. Aaron Rodgers and his merry band of cayenne water drinkers have two winnable games against Arizona and Indianapolis coming up before their Week 12 bye. Each provides a favorable matchup for the future Hall of Fame quarterback as a fantasy streaming option. The Jets are a talented team that might be gelling at the right time. They could be dangerous in the AFC if that happens.

Justin Herbert (LAC): 44% rostered

Next Opponents: TEN, CIN, BAL
True value: $3
Desperate Need: $6
Budget-minded: $1

Analysis: The grin on my face is probably permanent. My favorite Oregon Duck ever is starting to cook in his new offense. Jim Harbaugh’s arrival seemingly put the kibosh on Herbert’s fantasy value, but the last three games have shown that to be a farce. Herbert is an elite talent and has elevated his young and inexperienced receiving corps. The running game is working. Not only does J.K. Dobbins‘ effectiveness create fantasy points, but it frees up Herbert to hit shot plays. I wouldn’t mind adding Herbert as a streamer until the end of the fantasy season with his favorable upcoming schedule.

Russell Wilson (PIT): 16% rostered

Next Opponents: @WAS, BAL, @CLE
True value: $2
Desperate Need: $4
Budget-minded: $1

Analysis: Hardly anyone started Russell Wilson when he torched the Jets in his season debut. We rushed to grab him on waivers for a nice matchup with the Giants in Week 9. He wasn’t terrible, but only one touchdown pass and 13.49 fantasy points left those streamers wanting. I believe Wilson’s future production falls somewhere in the middle. His floor is safe, but Arthur Smith’s ultra-conservative scheme requires some good fortune on the shot plays like in Week 8 to see a spike performance from the quarterback. There are better streaming options available if you’re seeking upside.

Daniel Jones (NYG): 10% rostered

Next Opponents: @CAR, BYE, TB
True value: $2
Desperate Need: $4
Budget-minded: $1

Analysis: We finally saw the Danny Dimes fantasy upside versus the Commanders on Sunday. Great news! There’s a good chance it continues next week against Carolina. Jones tossed two touchdowns and ran in another for 24.36 fantasy points, though it looked ugly as usual. Streaming Jones is not for those with weak constitutions, nor for those who look beyond a box score.

Bo Nix (DEN): 34% rostered

Next Opponents: @KC, ATL, @LV
True value: $2
Desperate Need: $4
Budget-minded: $1

Analysis: We got more modest numbers from Bo Nix on Sunday. He still put up a respectable 17.72 fantasy points despite not scoring a single touchdown. The Ravens’ defense stiffened up for the first time in weeks. A date with the division-rival Chiefs at Arrowhead seems like a tough test for a rookie, but his rushing upside provides a safe floor if you’re low on FAAB.

Drake Maye (NE): 11% rostered

Next Opponents: @CHI, LAR, @MIA
True value: $1
Desperate Need: $2
Budget-minded: $0

Analysis: I want to offer you a hypothetical situation. You’re up a creek without a paddle at QB and are running low on FAAB. All the good quarterbacks are rostered in your league. You need a cheap streamer who can run. May I interest you in Drake Maye? He looked horrendous passing against Tennessee, so how did he manage 15.74 fantasy points? A whopping 95 rushing yards is how. Even against a brutally difficult Chicago defense this week, the rookie from North Carolina can pop off and win you a matchup. He’s a wild child, but that Jameis Winston style of play can be fantasy gold if you’re feeling frisky enough for the risky.