Fantasy Football Week 10 Last-Minute Streamers: Daniel Jones, Tyler Allgeier, Ricky Pearsall, Jonnu Smith and More

Every win is important during the season, but there are some that mean more than others. Especially as we move toward the fantasy playoffs, you will probably play against someone who is fighting for a playoff spot. If your team is in the same position, a win or loss against that team in Week 12 might be the difference between who makes the postseason.

It might be that one streamer or last-minute pickup that pushes you over the top: That’s the best reason to always be vigilant on the waiver wire and free agent market. One of my friends told me yesterday that he was able to pick up Christian McCaffrey in his family league (which is very casual); don’t overestimate how much the rest of your league is paying attention.

Thinking about the players who can change your team, let’s look at two players at each offensive fantasy position who are probably available in your fantasy league on Saturday or Sunday and can be picked up and plugged into your lineup. I used defensive stats from NFL.com and our FantasySP defensive fantasy rankings to help determine good matchups. I will reference those numbers often.

Quarterback

Daniel Jones, New York Giants vs. Carolina Panthers (in Germany)

Jones has the matchup quarterbacks dream of: Carolina has allowed the fourth-most yards per pass attempt and third-most fantasy points per game to quarterbacks. The Panthers have one of the worst offenses and defenses; needless to say, they might be the worst team in the league.

Jones is an OK fantasy player, ebbing and flowing with his matchup, though his running usually gives him a nice little bump. He was QB5 last week against Washington, another nice matchup.

Jones has one of his best chances to produce here and is worthy of a spot in someone’s lineup. It wouldn’t be a surprise to see him finish in the top 10 this week.

Russell Wilson, Pittsburgh Steelers @ Washington Commanders

Speaking of those Commanders, they are more middling than bad. They rank 12th in most yards per pass attempt allowed and 17th in fantasy points per game allowed to quarterbacks. It’s not the best situation, but there’s also a chance for production.

We are looking at last-minute players, after all, so things can’t be perfect. “Not perfect” is a good way to describe Wilson’s time since leaving Seattle. He started in Weeks 7 and 8 (before a Week 9 bye) and was QB10 over those two weeks.

Wilson is far from a guaranteed success, but he’s an OK quarterback with an OK matchup. There will probably be OK results, and that’s good enough if you’re desperate late in the week.

Running Back

Tyler Allgeier, Atlanta Falcons @ New Orleans Saints

Devin Singletary, New York Giants vs. Carolina Panthers (in Germany)

It’s so tough to find true streamers with much value at this point in the season. The best bets are guys who split work or backups in good situations. Both guys listed above are working in the lesser part of a rotation and are owned in about 50% of leagues.

Allgeier is the clear backup behind Bijan Robinson, spelling the young star and getting about 10 touches per game. Singletary was signed to be New York’s lead back, but he underwhelmed to start the season before getting hurt and seeing rookie Tyrone Tracy succeed. Tracy has out-snapped Singletary each of the past three weeks (since Singletary returned).

Both backs also have good matchups in Week 10, so they could be valuable when they do touch the ball. The Saints have allowed the third-most yards per rush attempt and eighth-most fantasy points per game to running backs; Carolina is 12th and first, respectively.

These guys are less available than the others listed, and they’re not guarantees for even good games, but there is a little hope for success if you’re desperate for a running back.

Wide Receiver

Ricky Pearsall, San Francisco 49ers @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Pearsall has nine targets, seven receptions, and a rush attempt in his two games. While he has only gained 59 receiving yards, the rush went for 39 yards.

He could be more efficient with his yardage. He hasn’t gotten into the end zone. Pearsall has been involved in one of the best offenses in the league, though, something not many guys can say.

Jauan Jennings and Deebo Samuel Sr. are both listed as questionable, leaving Pearsall’s potential usage up in the air a bit. Even if they both play, Pearsall will be the third receiver, getting plenty of snaps.

The matchup is the main reason Pearsall is here. The Bucs have allowed just the 13th-most yards per pass attempt, but they rank sixth in fantasy points per game allowed to wide receivers. Pearsall has a decent chance to score his first touchdown based on Tampa’s giving ways.

He will be San Fran's fourth option at best, but Pearsall will be on the field and is available in fantasy leagues.

Mike Williams, Pittsburgh Steelers @ Washington Commanders

Williams is in a new home after a trade from the Jets mid-week, so he will probably be limited in his snaps. That doesn’t mean he can’t contribute, though, and Williams is stepping into a role where there are targets available.

Washington has allowed the 16th-most fantasy points per game to wide receivers. They are middling as a pass defense overall after starting the season as a vulnerable group. After trading for New Orleans cornerback Marshon Lattimore, the Commanders might eventually become downright GOOD on defense.

Lattimore won’t play in Week 10, though, and the Commanders are still able to be attacked. This is a bet that Williams finds a deep ball or a red zone touchdown, able to make a big play despite not being fully involved. It’s a low-floor pick that could end up with Williams doing nothing, but he is available if you’re desperate.

Tight End

Theo Johnson, New York Giants vs. Carolina Panthers (in Germany)

Jones is a good streamer, so why not his rookie tight end as well? I mentioned above how bad the Panthers have been at stopping the pass, and they have also allowed the fourth-most fantasy points per game to tight ends.

Johnson has been moderately involved: He has received three or more targets in six of nine games and either zero or one target in the other three. He has caught at least three passes for at least 30 yards in four of his last five games (while being shut out in the middle of that stretch).

Johnson isn’t a high-level streamer, but the matchup is right, and he’s available in almost every league. There’s a decent chance the rookie could finish among the top 10 tight ends.

Jonnu Smith, Miami Dolphins @ Los Angeles Rams

The matchup here is the real star: The Rams have given up the most yards per pass attempt and the seventh-most fantasy points per game to tight ends. LA is also a bottom-10 defense by DVOA and allows an above-average number of fantasy points per game to quarterbacks, running backs, and wide receivers.

Smith has good games and bad games, with four of eight over 45 yards and the other four games at 20 or fewer. Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle are always assumed to be the top guys, but Smith is third on the team in targets, receptions, and receiving yards.

This is another streaming option for those without a tight end. Smith can’t be projected for a big game, but he has the matchup in his favor and a chance to put up a nice fantasy performance.