If you’re a fantasy player that likes to “stream” roster spots on your team, this could be a rough week. The Bills, Colts and Raiders are all off this week, and that’s three below-average defenses that can’t be picked on. That being said, the Jaguars and Browns are still on the schedule, so we continue to fade those teams. As the season heads into the final weeks, finding value on the waiver wire is more important than ever. Our top pick this week might not play right away, but could finish the season as your most important player. This list will stay updated throughout the week, but it’s not your only resource. Find me on Twitter @TheRickRosen for any fantasy football or waiver-related questions. This list uses ESPN leagues for ownership percentages, and the rankings are listed in order of priority. There are some risky picks here, but one of these guys could have a huge impact on your season. Click the arrow to the right of the photo to see the best pickups available for Week 10, with photos from Getty:
No. 9 WR Adam Thielen
Position: Wide Receiver
Team: Dallas Cowboys
Ownership Percentage: 4.5%
Add Him: In the Vikings first game without Norv Turner calling the shots on offense, Sam Bradford attempted 40 passes for 273 yards. If that's any indication of the future, PPR players would be wise to scoop Thielen, Bradford's favorite third-down target. Thielen has evolved from a fringe player to a slot threat for Minnesota, and recorded his fourth game with at least four catches against Detroit. (Getty)
No. 8 RB Peyton Barber
Position: Running Back
Team: Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Ownership Percentage: 12.3%
Add Him: With every Bucs back that goes down, more opportunity opens up for Barber. The former Auburn standout got his first major workload Thursday night, which increased after Antone Smith exited the game. Smith is out for the season, and Barber is now the best back available on the team heading into a home matchup against Chicago. Barber is going to get touches until Jacquizz Rodgers comes back, and the Buccaneers can move the ball if they stay balanced. Barber has a higher value in PPR leagues. (Getty)
No. 7 RB Kenneth Dixon
Position: Running Back
Team: Baltimore Ravens
Ownership Percentage: 9.9%
Add Him: The Ravens had big plans for Dixon in 2016, plans that were derailed in preseason when Dixon injured his MCL. Now that he's healthy, Ravens coach John Harbaugh has committed to getting Dixon more work. It didn't exactly pan out against the Steelers, as Dixon finished with just nine carries for 16 yards. But with a Thursday Night matchup with the Browns this week, Dixon could provide a big boost to your roster with an emergency start. (Getty)
No. 6 WR Tyreek Hill
Position: Wide Receiver
Team: Kansas City Chiefs
Ownership Percentage: 11.4%
Add Him: If Foles is going to make the Chiefs more vertical, it's Hill that is going to benefit most. Hill is a boom-or-bust type player, and a speed threat that Andy Reid loves to get involved in the offense. Think Kenny Stills, but faster. Hill has only 19 catches this season but has 4 touchdowns, and is averaging over 11 yards per reception. If Jeremy Maclin is going to continue to miss time, Hill will elevate to become an important part of the offense. (Getty)
No. 5 WR Kendall Wright
Position: Wide Receiver
Team: Tennessee Titans
Ownership Percentage: 12.1%
Add Him: The Titans are a run-first offense, and that's fine. But when they do try to open things up, Wright is the guy Marcus Mariota looks for. Wright has had injury problems throughout his career, and he missed the first three games of the 2016 season. Since his return, he's had two games of 80+ receiving yards and a TD. With the Packers on the schedule next week, Wright has another opportunity to get behind a vulnerable opposing secondary. (Getty)
No. 4 WR Robert Woods
Position: Wide Receiver
Team: Buffalo Bills
Ownership Percentage: 15%
Add Him: Robert Woods is coming off career highs Monday night, as his role continues to grow in the Bills offense. He's been decent in PPR formats this season, and last night's surge in targets (13) bodes well for the future. It's the route-running that sets Woods apart, and a strong performance against the Seahawks showed he can perform against tough matchups. Buffalo is looking at a stretch over the next month where they face Jacksonville, Oakland, Pittsburgh, and Cleveland. Any starter you can grab from their offense will be a boost to your roster. (Getty)
No. 3 RB Thomas Rawls
Position: Running Back
Team: Seattle Seahawks
Ownership Percentage: 43%
Add Him: C.J. Prosise may be a hot name this week, but we're looking at the long-term. Thomas Rawls is almost ready to come back for the Seahawks, and that could be a huge boost to Seattle's struggling running game. The Seahawks got nothing on the ground Monday night against Buffalo, finishing with just 33 net rushing yards. Rawls never really got going this season, suffering a hairline fracture in his fibula Week 2 against the Rams. Despite having eight rushing touchdowns as a team this season, Seattle has one of the worst rushing offenses in football, averaging just 75.4 yards per game. Rawls and his career 5.2 yards per carry could help change that, as well as take some pressure off Russell Wilson. (Getty)
No. 2 RB Chris Ivory
Position: Running Back
Team: Jacksonville Jaguars
Ownership Percentage: 42.5%
Add Him: Ivory was actually one of the most dropped backs in fantasy last week, as his ownership dropped by 13.9 percent. Owners could be regretting that move, as Ivory posted over 100 yards rushing against the Chiefs in Week 9. New Jaguars OC Nathaniel Hackett is clearly committed to getting Ivory involved, and it showed in the second half. If not for a late fumble at the goal line, Ivory could be the top-rated add of the week. If you don't grab him this week, someone will. (Getty)
No. 1 RB Dion Lewis
Position: Running Back
Team: New England Patriots
Ownership Percentage: 30.4%
Add Him: He's the X-Factor for the best team in football. Lewis spent the start of the season on the PUP list, but the Patriots are targeting his return for Week 10 against Seattle. Lewis is a shifty back who excels at making defenders miss. Before knee problems that started last season, Lewis was being used both as a rusher and as a slot receiver to force matchup problems. Belichick loves getting Lewis involved, and that could be a reason the Patriots are being so cautious with his return. He is a must-stash, and could be a top-tier running back by the time the playoffs roll around. (Getty)
Waiver Wire Week 10: Top Pickups, Adds & Fantasy Rankings