The regular season is flying by, and we’re getting closer to the fantasy football playoffs. This week, managers will have to navigate another round of bye weeks, with the Eagles, Buccaneers, Bears, and Broncos all off.
If you’re looking for some help at tight end, there are still a few players worth checking out on the waiver wire. Here are my top streamers and sleepers to keep an eye on for Week 10.
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Week 10 Tight End Streamers
Darren Waller
Waller had a quiet start following the Panthers’ Week 5 bye, totaling just two catches on six targets over his first three games. However, he bounced back in a big way in Week 9, hauling in eight of his 10 targets for 90 yards and a touchdown.
I’m not expecting Waller to put up another 23-point performance anytime soon, but the target volume is encouraging. If you’re dealing with a hole at tight end because of bye weeks or injuries, he’s certainly worth considering as a streaming option.
Tyler Higbee
The Rams’ receiving corps is starting to look like an emergency room. With injuries piling up, Los Angeles could be running out of options, especially with Puka Nacua set to join Davante Adams on the injured reserve.
Higbee could become a much bigger part of Matthew Stafford’s passing attack. The volume can rack up fast for Higbee. In their Week 9 win over the Washington Commanders, the Rams ran 13 personnel on 40 out of 73 offensive plays (54.8%), setting the highest single-game rate by any team in the NFL this season.
As crazy as it sounds, Higbee could find himself in line for seven to 10 targets against Arizona on Sunday. At a position where consistent opportunities are hard to find, that’s enough to make him an intriguing streaming option.
Pat Freiermuth
Pittsburgh’s veteran tight end should be well-rested coming off the team’s bye week. Freiermuth also has a solid track record against Cincinnati, with 160 receiving yards and two touchdowns in his last three meetings with the Bengals.
Cincinnati hasn’t been particularly strong against the pass this season, ranking 21st in pass defense and 23rd against opposing tight ends. With first place in the AFC North on the line, Pittsburgh could look to take advantage of that matchup.
Freiermuth has recorded at least two catches in every game this season. The yardage hasn’t always been there, but the consistent involvement gives him some appeal for fantasy managers looking for a short-term replacement.
Week 10 Tight End Sleepers
Chig Okonkwo
Okonkwo continues to make himself a bigger part of Washington’s passing attack. Despite some unexpected production from Van Jefferson and solid performances from Antonio Williams and Stefon Diggs, Okonkwo led the Commanders with six receptions for 57 yards on seven targets. He also tied Williams for the team lead with 34 routes run.
Okonkwo has now reached double-digit fantasy points in three of his last four games. Over his last four contests, he’s totaled 19 catches for 218 yards. As long as Jayden Daniels stays healthy and continues to get him the football, Okonkwo has the opportunity to remain a factor in this offense.
A.J. Barner
The Barnyard is back! After Darnold went down with an injury and Drew Lock stepped in at quarterback, A.J. Barner suddenly found himself getting involved in the offense in a big way.
Barner caught a touchdown pass and even scored on a one-yard rushing attempt against Arizona on Sunday. He’s starting to show some versatility in how Seattle uses him, almost giving off Taysom Hill vibes with his ability to contribute in different ways.
I’m not expecting this type of production every week, but it’s worth keeping an eye on. Barner could be starting to turn a corner, and with the tight end position as thin as it is, just be sure to pay attention.
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