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Fantasy Football Flex Flyers: Add Xavier Legette, Tyjae Spears for Week 10 and Audric Estime for Later
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Fantasy Football Flex Flyers: Add Xavier Legette, Tyjae Spears for Week 10 and Audric Estime for Later

Each week I help you resolve roster issues after waivers roll out during the week in your fantasy football league. The rundown here includes players who may have been floated in free agency after the initial waiver push and who can still be picked up and started in some tight situations.

Players are ranked in order of add/departure preference, and analysis is based on PPR scoring formats. I also end with a player who is widely available and should be added immediately. You will know why after you finish reading this article.

Xavier LegetteWR, RCA (59%): THE Panthers recently traded two WRs, paving the way for Legette to become the team’s new No. 1 WR. THE Giants ranks 24th in fantasy points per game (FPPG) allowed to WRs. Bryce Young is starting to show signs of improvement, and Legette will post at least adequate fantasy totals with a good number of targets. He has caught TD passes in three of his last four games.

Wan’Dale RobinsonWR, NYG (58 percent): Robinson’s production has dropped over the last three games, but he is in a rebound position for fantasy purposes this week. The Giants face the NFLit’s the worst defense, and Darius Slayton (concussion) will also be out against Carolina. The first two entries in this week’s article are from the worst game of Week 10, but this might give you real reason to watch Sunday morning’s game in Munich.

Tyjae SpearsRB, TEN (49 percent): Even though he played with a foot problem last week, Tony Pollard was reportedly downgraded from limited practice Wednesday to non-practice practice Thursday. Spears returned from a hamstring injury and was able to practice fully on Thursday. He’s a potentially exciting and versatile performer who could benefit if he takes on an increased workload.

The Chargers allow the least FPPG to RBs, but if you need a plug-in RB, the volume possible identifies Spears as a viable pickup. When you’re looking for a weekend streamer and the pickings are slimmer, the players to add definitely won’t be ideal options, so you’ll have to go for as much volume as possible and take the risk on the match here.

If Pollard can play, Spears can still produce decent totals with a shared workload.

Rakim JarrettWR, TB (1 percent): THE Tampa Bay The WR corps has been entirely decimated by injuries, and Jarrett may have to play a significant role on offense for the Buccaneers in Week 10. He played on 84 percent of the snaps last week and he caught three passes for 58 yards in his season debut. in the previous game after recovering from off-season knee surgery.

Continue to monitor the Buccaneers WR situation ahead of game day against San Francisco. Jarrett and Trey Palmer may be candidates to function as the top WR for Baker Mayfield. The depth chart may change depending on the availability of Tampa Bay’s other WRs, including Jalen McMillan And Sterling Shepardwho did not train on Thursday.

Tyler AllgeierRB, ATL (77 percent): Usually I don’t include players who have such a high roster percentage in this article, but I have seen Allgeier on the free agent list in some leagues. THE Saints have allowed 10 rushing touchdowns to RBs, tied for second in the NFL, and the Falcons could throw a big hammer at them this week. Both Bijan Robinson and Allgeier could find the end zone against New Orleans.

Roschon JohnsonRB, CHI (55%): In a match with New EnglandJohnson might have some chances to convert TD opportunities into goal-line packages. Before last week, he rushed for four touchdowns in four games. The Patriots are another team tied for 31st in the NFL with 10 rushing touchdowns allowed to RBs. They have authorized five in the last four weeks.

Nick Westbrook-IkhineWR, TEN (16 percent): THE Chargers the pass defense presents a formidable matchup. Westbrook-Ikhine, however, has caught TD passes in four straight games. This kind of streak will definitely end at some point, but Calvin Ridley will require a lot of defensive attention and NWI can benefit from it.

Jalen CokerWR, RCA (10%): Another first-year Carolina WR to consider, Coker remained quiet last week after showing promise with 78 receiving yards in Week 9. The Giants are not an intimidating opponent for the Panthers, as long as Young can hang on to their pass rush. Coker will be worth considering for those looking deeper for a programming plugger.

Audric EstiméRB, DEN (12 percent): THE Broncos need to make a change at RB, because Javonte Williams averaged 3.8 yards per carry and Bo Nix leads the team with four rushing touchdowns. There’s been a lot of noise locally in Denver that it’s time to give this rookie a chance to breathe some life into a flagging ground game.

Estime was drafted in the fifth round by the Broncos this year, but has been described as a powerful defender with some speed who can help balance the offense. Usually I offer plug-and-play types in this space, but I want to give readers a head start if Estime is still available in their leagues.

Get the 5-foot-11, 227-pounder now and watch if his role expands starting this week. THE Chefs presents an obviously difficult matchup, and this entry is more about taking advantage of others who neglect Estime on the first waiver run.

(Top photo by Xavier Legette: Michael Reaves/Getty Images)