8 fantasy football players on waivers to pick up now

What a crazy week 9 it was. Somehow the New England Patriots forced overtime with a last-second touchdown. The Buffalo Bills secured the victory with a last-second 60-yard field goal. The Carolina Panthers won their second win of the season. And the New York Giants almost defeated the Washington Commanders.

It was absolute chaos, but as Littlefinger once said, “Chaos is a ladder.” It offers the fearless a chance to climb their fantasy leaderboards. If you can identify the standout players, you could qualify for the playoffs toward the end of the season.

Here are eight players to watch for off waivers this week.

Waiver Wire Targets, Week 10:

*All roster numbers come from Yahoo Sports

WR Jerry Jeudy, CLE (represented in 48% of Yahoo leagues)

Despite the emergence of Cedric Tillman, who scored again in Week 9, Jeudy was one of the biggest benefactors of Amari Cooper's departure. Jeudy led the Browns in receptions (7) and before Tillman's last-second touchdown, Jeudy also led the team in receiving yards. Jeudy has now scored 19 goals in the last two weeks and has scored double-digit PPR points in each of those games. If you have a strong roster, Jeudy could be an easy target with the Browns facing a bye in Week 10.

WR Quentin Johnston, LAC (on roster in 15% of leagues)

While rookie Ladd McConkey is the clear-cut WR1 for the Chargers, Johnston has bounced back from his miserable rookie season to become a viable deep threat. Johnston has scored a touchdown in half of his games this year and has scored under five goals just twice all year. The Chargers have become a slightly more pass-happy team in recent weeks, meaning Johnston could have a solid base forward with touchdown potential.

TE Zach Ertz (on roster in 39% of leagues)

Did Zach Ertz have a good Week 9? Not at all. One catch on only one target.

However, prior to Week 9, Ertz had scored at least five goals in four straight games and had scored at least 10 PPR points in three straight games. He'll get back on his feet; maybe not next week against Pittsburgh, but he's still a pretty solid option at tight end with a secure floor.

TE Ja'Tavion Sanders, CAR (rostered up in 1% of leagues)

With Diontae Johnson out of Carolina, the role of the team's top receiver is up for grabs. Sanders led the team in a win over the New Orleans Saints on Sunday. He has also scored at least five goals in four of his last five games and scored at least nine PPR points in three of his last four.

WR Adam Thielen, CAR (on roster in 25% of leagues)

Despite being out since Week 3, Thielen is the player most likely to benefit from Diontae Johnson's absence. Whenever Thielen returns, which could be soon, there will be a boatload of targets ready to choose from. As long as Bryce Young is under center for Carolina, Thielen's ceiling will be limited, but there's always the possibility that Dalton will be named the starter again.

TE Taysom Hill, NO (on roster in 37% of leagues)

With Chris Olave injured and Rashid Shaheed out for the season, the Saints will have to step up their game if they want to have any hope of winning. Hill played a big role in the Saints' offense this week, scoring five times and running five times with one touchdown.

Hill is usually at his best when the Saints have their backs against the wall. They have lost seven games in a row. This wall is pressing hard on their backs at the moment.

QB Drake Maye, NE (on roster in 11% of leagues)

Despite playing against a very strong Tennessee pass defense and recording three turnovers, Maye still scored 15 fantasy points this week. In fact, Maye has never scored fewer than 10 points in a week since taking over as the team's starter. For someone with such a miserable offense, Maye has provided very safe ground for QB-needy fantasy teams.

WR Noah Brown, WSH (Listed in

Noah Brown had six targets two weeks in a row. He had at least six games in three of his last four and was actually the Commanders' leader in both receptions and receiving yards in Week 9. Although a matchup against Pittsburgh in Week 10 is sure to derail Brown's momentum, the Commanders follow favorable receiver matchups against Philadelphia and Dallas. Even better, the Commanders' fantasy playoff schedule includes matchups against New Orleans and Philadelphia.

8 fantasy football players on waivers to pick up now

Waiver Wire Targets, Week 10:

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