Footballguys Fantasy Football Show

Week 10 Waiver Wire Targets – November 4, 2025

Hosts: Alfredo Brown & Dave Kluge

Episode Overview

This episode dives into Week 10's top waiver wire targets for fantasy football, featuring detailed analysis and real-time reactions to breaking NFL news, including the Jacoby Myers trade. Hosts Alfredo Brown and Dave Kluge provide tiered rankings of must-add players, discuss key injuries, evolving depth charts, and strategic pickups as the fantasy playoffs approach. The conversation is fast-paced, insightful, and laced with the duo’s trademark humor and chemistry.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Miami Dolphins Discussion & NFL Fanbase Chatter

[01:20–05:38]

• Dolphins’ fast-paced, speed-based offense may be causing a “softness” on defense because practices lack tackling intensity.
• Concern about new era coaching prioritizing player health over physical practices.
• On Tua Tagovailoa's PR issues: “How is the Dolphins not hired a full time PR manager that like, your job is to make sure Tua doesn't say anything dumb?... Buddy, it’s a home game. What are you talking about?” — Dave Kluge [02:55]
• NFL fan travel trends: Big cities like Miami and Vegas attract strong away fan presence; Midwest and Northeast cities produce a disproportionate number of fantasy analysts due to their deep football culture and sometimes less successful teams.

2. Breaking Down the Top Waiver Wire Targets

Tier 1: Elite Adds

Parker Washington – WR, Jacksonville Jaguars
[06:20–09:52]

• Heavily targeted: 8 catches, 90 yards, 9 targets in Week 9, with Travis Hunter and Brian Thomas Jr. injured.
• Skillset comparison: “He does a lot of the same things Chris Godwin has done throughout his career... Both these guys, Penn State products.” — Alfredo Brown [08:33]
• Situation: Emergence due to injuries, versatile role, “better fit” in the offense than Brian Thomas Jr.
• Note: Later in the episode, Jacoby Myers’ trade to Jaguars changes this evaluation (see below).

Real-Time Breaking News: Jacoby Myers Traded to Jacksonville

[15:35–18:50]

• Jacoby Myers to the Jaguars for a 4th and 6th round pick — sets off a live reaction about its impact.
• Implication: “That tells me that Brian Thomas Jr’s injury is probably pretty serious. Jacoby Myers... does a lot of the same things Parker Washington does.” — Dave Kluge [15:51]
• FF Impact: Parker Washington drops to WR4/5 relevance; Jacoby Myers likely becomes the new slot target and high-volume receiver, especially with Brian Thomas Jr. and Travis Hunter potentially out.
• Waiver priorities shifted: Parker Washington demoted, Colston Loveland (below) promoted to top add.

Colston Loveland – TE, Chicago Bears

[11:25–14:38]

• Breakout game: 6 catches, 118 yards, 2 TDs in Week 9; out-snapping and out-targeting Cole Kmet.
• Great prospect profile: High draft capital, athleticism, size, and strong college production.
• Creative usage: Routinely lined up in slot and out wide; 26 snaps in slot/out wide, 33 in-line [13:58].
• Comparison: “Looks very Sam LaPorta-esque to me.” — Dave Kluge [12:24]

3. Next Best Pickups: Tier 2

Alec Pierce – WR, Indianapolis Colts
[19:01–23:16]

• Redefined role: No longer just a "deep bomb" guy, running more diverse routes (deep crossers, out routes), more trust from Daniel Jones.
• Hot streak: 115 yards on 6 targets in Week 9, averaging 90+ yards over last 3 games.
• Rising floor: “I don't think we have that same one catch floor anymore for Alec Pierce. I think it's probably closer to like a three catch floor...” — Alfredo Brown [20:09]
• Prime TD regression candidate: Despite high volume, has yet to score a touchdown this season.
• Favorable schedule: Key matchups in playoff weeks 14 and 17 vs. Jaguars.

Other Notable Adds in Tier 3

[23:21–31:52]

• Christian Watson – WR, Green Bay Packers

  • Emerging as clear WR2 amid Packers injuries; big-play potential, increased snap percentage.
  • “I would be shocked if anybody else emerges... and has more targets than Christian Watson does [rest of season].” — Dave Kluge [25:09]

• Tank Bigsby – RB, New York Giants

  • Handcuff to Saquon Barkley, value only if Saquon injured. No updates yet, but important insurance.

• Tori Horton – WR, Seattle Seahawks

  • 4 catches, 48 yards, 2 TDs in Week 9. Role limited by Seattle’s personnel packages, but Cooper Kupp injury opens up opportunity.
  • Big play threat: 5 out of 5 receiving TDs have been 19+ yards. “Good players make good plays... Tori Horton consistent big play threat when he was at CSU. He’s doing it now as well.” — Dave Kluge [30:24]

4. Running Backs & Stash Tier

[31:52–39:31]

• Devin Singletary & Tyrone Tracy – New York Giants RBs

  • 55/45 split expected; both likely flex-level options, game script dependent.

• Devin Neal – RB, New Orleans Saints

  • Pure contingent pickup in case of a Kamara trade.
  • “RB32… if there aren’t any byes.” — Dave Kluge [35:49]

• Luke Musgrave – TE, Green Bay Packers

  • Now a high-upside stash with Tucker Kraft out; incredible athletic profile, could step into valuable role.
  • “If we can look at Luke Musgrave as like 80% of what Tucker Kraft was giving us... I think you could still get top 12 production from Luke Musgrave in this role.” — Dave Kluge [38:36]

5. Deeper Stashes & Contingent Pickups

[40:10–44:19]

• Jarrett Patterson – RB, LA Chargers
  • Handcuff value due to backfield injuries.
• Isaiah Likely – TE, Baltimore Ravens
  • Limited production so far, but role could grow down stretch; “I think Isaiah Likely is an industry plant. I don’t really understand it. Like everybody loves Isaiah Likely. The production just hasn’t been there.” — Dave Kluge [41:30]

6. LIVE: Additional Fallout from Jacoby Myers Trade – Raiders Outlook

[48:12–50:39]

• Trey Tucker – WR, Raiders
  • Role likely to grow significantly; worth a stash in deeper leagues, moves all over the field, likened to late-career Doug Baldwin/Tyler Lockett.
• Jack Bech – WR, Raiders
  • Should get more slot snaps, worth speculative add in deep formats.

7. Streamers for Week 10: QB & Defense

[44:19–47:58]

Quarterbacks:

• CJ Stroud (vs. Jaguars, monitor injury), Justin Fields (vs. Browns), Bryce Young (vs. Saints)
  • “If he’s facing any team that isn’t bottom 10 in EPA per play, that’s when you get those trap games. Well, Cleveland Browns are sixth worst in EPA per play. So that is all I need to see to fire Justin Fields up with confidence this week.” — Dave Kluge [45:46]

Defenses:

• Ravens (@Vikings), Bears (@Giants), Panthers (@Saints), Jets (@Browns)
  • Choose Panthers or Jets based on your league settings; Jets preferred if worried about Saints QB ball security.

Memorable Quotes & Moments

• Alfredo on fan travel culture:
  “No one’s going to Green Bay, Wisconsin for a week and grabbing an Airbnb for funsies, you know…” [04:28]
• Dave on Parker Washington vs. Brian Thomas:
  “It would not surprise me ... if Parker Washington outscores Brian Thomas Jr. from here on out because he has just ... proven to be a better fit in this offense.” [08:02]
• Colston Loveland's college comp:
  “He’s got the size, he’s got the speed, he’s got the playmaking ability, he’s got the production profile from college. He’s got top 10 draft capital like it is just a perfect prospect profile.” — Dave Kluge [12:24]
• Immediate trade reaction:
  “Let’s just hit end recording and restart this show from the restarting 30 minutes before the trade deadline. Yeah, that does really impact Parker Washington quite a bit.” — Dave Kluge [15:51]

Key Timestamps

• 01:20–05:38 – Dolphins offense/defense effects, Tua PR, NFL fan travel
• 06:20–09:52 – Parker Washington as waiver priority
• 15:35–18:50 – Jacoby Myers trade live analysis
• 11:25–14:38 – Colston Loveland as a breakout TE add
• 19:01–23:16 – Alec Pierce’s evolving role & value
• 23:21–31:52 – Christian Watson, Tank Bigsby, Tori Horton analysis
• 31:52–39:31 – RB stashes: Singletary, Neal; TE: Musgrave
• 44:19–47:58 – Streaming QBs & defenses
• 48:12–50:39 – Raiders WR fallout post-trade

Summary Table: Top Waiver Adds After Myers Trade

| Tier | Player | Position | Team | Reason/Opportunity | |------|----------------------|----------|------------------------|----------------------------------------------------| | 1 | Colston Loveland | TE | Chicago Bears | Breakout, usage spike, creative offense | | 2 | Alec Pierce | WR | Indianapolis Colts | Deep threat + expanded role, favorable schedule | | 3 | Parker Washington | WR | Jacksonville Jaguars | Immediate volume, but diminished by Myers trade | | 4 | Christian Watson | WR | Green Bay Packers | Elevated volume amid injuries | | 5 | Tori Horton | WR | Seattle Seahawks | Increased snaps/TD upside with Kupp out | | 6 | Tank Bigsby | RB | New York Giants | Handcuff value | | 7 | Devin Singletary | RB | New York Giants | Contingency stash | | 8 | Devin Neal | RB | New Orleans Saints | Deep stash contingent on trade | | 9 | Luke Musgrave | TE | Green Bay Packers | High-upside stash | | 10+ | Jarrett Patterson | RB | LA Chargers | Handcuff | | 10+ | Isaiah Likely | TE | Baltimore Ravens | Deep stash; contingent upside |

Streaming QB/DEF options and late-breaking Raiders WRs are also recommended according to league needs.

Final Takeaways

• Colston Loveland is the consensus #1 add after the Jaguars’ trade, with Alec Pierce also rising.
• WR stashes in fluid situations (especially with injuries or recent trades) present valuable upside.
• Luke Musgrave is a preferred deep TE stash over many speculative RB adds.
• Real-time NFL news can instantly shift player priorities; keep your FAAB and roster flexibility ready.
• Strategic streaming at QB/DEF is critical as bye weeks and injuries thin the field.

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