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Every week, our Sigmund Bloom writes about every trending player in the NFL, moving players up and down based on what we’ve seen. For players who are mostly available in fantasy football leagues, he’ll provide an estimated amount of FAAB to bid on the waiver wire.

These waiver wire tips are essential in winning your fantasy football league. In this article, we’ll highlight a handful of noteworthy players. But for deeper leagues and more waiver wire additions, check out our full Upgrade and Downgrades feature.

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Waiver Wire Quarterbacks

QB Bo Nix, Denver (bid 10-20%)

If Nix is still out there, he should be added at least as depth in 1QB leagues. He is improving as he goes through his rookie year, and he's creating value with his arm in addition to his legs. The Broncos running game is also one of the weakest in the league, which just makes more of the offense go through Nix. The matchup against the Falcons makes a Nix a possible fantasy starter in Week 11.

QB Russell Wilson, Pittsburgh (bid 7-15%)

Wilson hooked up with Mike Williams for a long game-winning score, and he has also been excellent in the downfield passing game when George Pickens is on the other end of his moon balls. Wilson has also been surprisingly athletic considering where he is in his career arc, doing enough to add some value as a runner at times. He's a spot start QB1 against the hapless Ravens pass defense and faces a favorable schedule against the pass going forward.

QB Anthony Richardson, Indianapolis (bid 5-10%)

It sounds like Joe Flacco will start again in Week 11 against the Jets, but the offense doesn't look any better with him, and the Colts' chances of winning aren't going up with him. It's fair to wonder if the Colts will put Richardson back in if Flacco doesn't improve this week.

Waiver Wire Running Backs

RB Jaylen Warren, Pittsburgh (bid 25-50%)

Warren could have the door opened to value realization with Najee Harris nursing an ankle injury. Warren should have scored late and posted a strong fantasy output, but he was held up at the one and fumbled. The Steelers are going to be in more high-scoring games, and they will have to be in pass mode more often, which will get Warren on the field more, even when Harris is at full speed.

RB Audric Estime, Denver (bid 20-40%)

If you're sitting on a pile of waiver bucks or the #1 waiver priority, Estime is worth using your capital. Just the possibility of leading the backfield in touches and being the second-half and goal-line hammer for a team with a good defense and lots of winnable games left is enough to make him worth the cost.

RB Isiah Pacheco, Kansas City (bid 20-40%)

Pacheco is "very close" to returning, per Andy Reid. We have been let down by optimistic return timelines before, so don't worry about Kareem Hunt... yet. But make sure Pacheco isn't on your waiver wire.

RB Gus Edwards, LA Chargers (bid 12-25%)

Edwards looked swift and powerful in his return from injured reserve and could take a bite out of JK Dobbins' value going forward. He would be a solid RB2 play if Dobbins were to go down, so he's on our list of injury-upside backups to carry even though he's more than a backup and could even be the goal-line back.

RB Trey Benson, Arizona (12-25%)

Benson is finally looking like a young future starter when he is getting touches to keep James Conner fresh, and the Cardinals offense is starting to look like one of the best in the league. If Conner goes down (which usually happens at least once a year), Benson would share with Emari Demercado, but we have seen enough to be excited about Benson's value as an injury-upside backup.

Waiver Wire Wide Receivers

WR Ricky Pearsall, San Francisco (bid 15-30%)

Pearsall is the #3 receiver in terms of snaps and targets, but he showed that he can still deliver for fantasy with a long catch-and-run score against Tampa. The Seattle matchup in Week 11 is a little tougher but still favorable enough to keep Pearsall in WR3/Flex consideration with Brock Purdy dealing.

WR Adonai Mitchell, Indianapolis (bid 12-25%)

Mitchell looked good and capable of being an NFL starter now when he replaced Michael Pittman Jr in Week 10. Pittman could return to the lineup in Week 11, but he could also miss more time and eventually even be shut down if the Colts fall out of contention. It's also not clear how long Joe Flacco will remain the starter after Week 11 if he doesn't play better, and a quarterback switch would be bad for Mitchell's value. Still, any rookie that looks as good as he did in Week 10 should probably be added unless you have to make a painful drop to do it.

WR Rashod Bateman, Baltimore (bid 12-25%)

Bateman came out of a mini-slump to tie his highest target total of the year (8), and he turned six into catches and one into a score. He has been a downfield threat for this offense, but in Week 10, he showed he can be a chain mover in a come-from-behind game script. He remains a what-the-heck flex, but there are multiple ways for him to realize value now.

WR Kayshon Boutte, New England (bid 10-20%)

Boutte appears to be the only full-time receiver in the Patriots offense. He's still just depth, but if Drake Maye continues to improve and the Patriots get in more play from behind game scripts, Boutte could become a solid WR3/Flex option down the stretch.

Waiver Wire Tight Ends

TE Will Dissly, Seattle (bid 5-10%)

Dissly is getting consistent targets and usage as the top receiving tight end in a pass offense that has been greatly improved after the bye. He's suitable depth or a what-the-heck tight end from the waiver wire against the Bengals this week.

TE Dawson Knox, Buffalo (bid 3-5%)

Dalton Kincaid could miss some time with a knee injury, so Knox will be a what-the-heck tight end play with upside for as long Kincaid is out. He's a suitable Trey McBride bye coverage play against the Chiefs.

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