As the conclusion of Week 10 approaches, Blake Corum and Alec Pierce are emerging as prime targets for waiver-wire pickups in fantasy football leagues.
After their bye week, the Los Angeles Rams altered their backfield strategy, leading to Corum achieving a season-high in snap percentage. In contrast, Tyler Allgeier has shown potential as a short-term solution, scoring two touchdowns in Week 10 and having favorable matchups that could yield double-digit carries in the coming weeks.
In the ongoing 2025 NFL season, the following players are recommended for waiver-wire consideration, suitable for various league sizes, alongside some players to steer clear of.
Quarterback Options
Joe Flacco of the Cincinnati Bengals is currently rostered in 33.3% of leagues on ESPN. He excelled in Week 9, completing 31 of 47 passes for 470 yards, throwing four touchdowns and two interceptions in a high-scoring affair. Since taking over as the starter in Week 6, Flacco has averaged 25.5 fantasy points per game. He remains available in many leagues due to concerns regarding an injury that sidelined him in Week 9 and the Bengals” bye in Week 10. As the Bengals prepare to face the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 11, a team that has allowed the fifth-most fantasy points to quarterbacks this season, Flacco could be a valuable addition to your lineup.
In addition to Flacco, J.J. McCarthy of the Minnesota Vikings, currently rostered in 49.4% of leagues, is worth considering for the long term. Although he struggled in Week 10 against the Baltimore Ravens, completing 20 of 42 passes for 248 yards with one touchdown and two interceptions, McCarthy demonstrated his mobility with five carries for 48 yards. Next week, he faces the Chicago Bears, making him a viable waiver option, though tougher matchups against the Green Bay Packers and Seattle Seahawks follow. However, the season concludes with matchups against the Washington Commanders, Dallas Cowboys, New York Giants, and Detroit Lions, three of which rank among the bottom four in fantasy points allowed to quarterbacks.
With the right adjustments, McCarthy could evolve into a pivotal player for fantasy teams during playoff time.
