Week 10 Start ‘Em Tips and Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Rankings

START Josh Downs: The Buffalo secondary presents a challenge for opposing passing games, but Pro Football Focus indicates that Downs has a good matchup as a slot WR against the Bills. His Week 10 WR/CB matchup grade in the slot is 94.0, which rates as “Excellent” on PFF. Joe Flacco is set as the starting QB for Indianapolis and will help Downs remain productive fantasy-wise.

START Tank Dell: Because of WR injuries, Dell has regained prominence in the Houston passing game. Dell caught six passes for 126 yards against a usually stout Jets pass defense last week. The Lions rank 30^th in Fantasy Points Per Game allowed to WRs.

START Jameson Williams: Detroit’s downfield artist will return to action in NFL Week 10. The Lions offense can impose its will on any opponent, and Houston ranks 27^th in FFPG allowed to WRs over the past four weeks.

START Jordan Addison: Justin Jefferson will always command heavy defensive attention, and now T.J. Hockenson is being eased back into the mix for Minnesota. Addison can benefit as a complementary pass-catcher. Jacksonville ranks 30^th in receiving yards allowed to WRs.

1. Quentin Johnston: The Chargers are passing the ball more recently, and Johnston is emerging as a prime downfield target for Justin Herbert.
2. Xavier Leggette: Carolina has traded two WRs, and Leggette can be the No. 1 pass-catcher for the Panthers going forward.
3. Ricky Pearsall: The rookie’s production might progressively increase during the rest of the season.
4. Mike Williams: After being traded to Pittsburgh, Williams should immediately become the Steelers’ No. 2 WR.
5. Jalen McMillian: When he returns from a hamstring injury, the first-year WR can be a top WR target for Baker Mayfield
6. Nick Westbrook-Ikhine: He has caught TD passes in four consecutive games.
7. Rome Odunze: Chicago’s rookie registered his second 100-yard game in NFL Week 9.
8. Jerry Jeudy: In the last two games, Jeudy caught 12 balls on 19 targets.
9. Christian Watson: He has been targeted 13 times in the last two weeks, so Watson remains relevant in the Green Bay passing game.
10. Sterling Shepard: Injuries at WR for Tampa Bay have pushed the former Giant into a prominent role in the passing game.
11. Demarcus Robinson: A frequent TD threat for the Rams, Robinson is a viable fantasy depth add.
12. Jalen Coker: Another possible beneficiary of recent WR trades by Carolina.
13. Noah Brown: Starting to gain some momentum as a No. 2 WR for Washington.
14. Demario Douglas: In Week 9, the Patriots WR caught seven passes.
15. Jonathan Mingo: The former Panther was traded to Dallas, where he will have an opportunity to vie for an important role in the passing game.