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Fantasy football waiver wire: Should you keep or cut these 6 players ahead of Week 10 in 2024?

Oct 6, 2024; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars running back Travis Etienne Jr. (1) runs with the ball against the Indianapolis Colts in the first quarter at EverBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images ORG XMIT: IMAGN-880941 ORIG FILE ID: 2024_nrs_fo8_0094.jpg
Oct 6, 2024; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars running back Travis Etienne Jr. (1) runs with the ball against the Indianapolis Colts in the first quarter at EverBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images ORG XMIT: IMAGN-880941 ORIG FILE ID: 2024_nrs_fo8_0094.jpg

You’re waking up on Tuesday reading all that you can about the players that you should be picking up off the waiver wire as you prepare for Week 10 of fantasy football in 2024.

But it’s likely there aren’t as many things written about who you should be dropping to grab those players. That’s what this weekly column — keep ’em or dump ’em! — will hopefully answer for you: Some help in the debate over who you should keep or drop in order to improve your team.

More bye weeks, lots more injuries, plus the trade deadline is on Tuesday. That means you’ll need to use the the waiver wire, which is just OK this week. Let’s help you with that.

1. WR DeMario Douglas, New England Patriots

Oct 29, 2023; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Dolphins linebacker David Long Jr. (51) dives for New England Patriots wide receiver Demario Douglas (81) during the second half at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: IMAGN-710613 ORIG FILE ID: 20231029_jfv_bv1_107.jpg
Oct 29, 2023; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Dolphins linebacker David Long Jr. (51) dives for New England Patriots wide receiver Demario Douglas (81) during the second half at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: IMAGN-710613 ORIG FILE ID: 20231029_jfv_bv1_107.jpg

He saw nine targets, caught seven of them ... but just for 35 yards. The yardage might not be there, but the volume could be. For PPR leagues, that's money. I'd say he's a keeper.

VERDICT: Keep him

2. WR Jalen McMillan, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Oct 21, 2024; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Jalen McMillan (15) is tackled by Baltimore Ravens safety Ar'Darius Washington (29) in the fourth quarter at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images ORG XMIT: IMAGN-880976 ORIG FILE ID: 20241021_nrs_fo8_0049.jpg
Oct 21, 2024; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Jalen McMillan (15) is tackled by Baltimore Ravens safety Ar'Darius Washington (29) in the fourth quarter at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images ORG XMIT: IMAGN-880976 ORIG FILE ID: 20241021_nrs_fo8_0049.jpg

So much for all that. He missed Monday's game with an injury and it feels like this passing offense is focused on Cade Otton.

VERDICT: Drop him

3. RB Ezekiel Elliott, Dallas Cowboys

Jul 31, 2024; Oxnard, CA, USA; Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (15) runs during training camp at the River Ridge Playing Fields in Oxnard, California. Mandatory Credit: Jason Parkhurst-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 31, 2024; Oxnard, CA, USA; Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (15) runs during training camp at the River Ridge Playing Fields in Oxnard, California. Mandatory Credit: Jason Parkhurst-USA TODAY Sports

Just in case you were holding out, thinking he could do ... something.

VERDICT: Drop him

4. WR Christian Watson, Green Bay Packers

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Romeo Doubs (87) celebrates with wide receiver Christian Watson (9) after catching a touchdown pass against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, October 13, 2024 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. The Packers defeated the Cardinals 34-13.
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Green Bay Packers wide receiver Romeo Doubs (87) celebrates with wide receiver Christian Watson (9) after catching a touchdown pass against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, October 13, 2024 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. The Packers defeated the Cardinals 34-13. Wm. Glasheen USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin

The numbers just aren't there, which stinks. But this whole Green Bay receiver crew is confounding week to week

VERDICT: Drop him

5. RB Travis Etienne Jr., Jacksonville Jaguars

HOUSTON, TEXAS - SEPTEMBER 29: Neville Hewitt #43 of the Houston Texans tackles Travis Etienne Jr. #1 of the Jacksonville Jaguars during the fourth quarter at NRG Stadium on September 29, 2024 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Jack Gorman/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 776151378 ORIG FILE ID: 2175523684
HOUSTON, TEXAS - SEPTEMBER 29: Neville Hewitt #43 of the Houston Texans tackles Travis Etienne Jr. #1 of the Jacksonville Jaguars during the fourth quarter at NRG Stadium on September 29, 2024 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Jack Gorman/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 776151378 ORIG FILE ID: 2175523684

Nope, I'm not kidding. He's been awful and Tank Bigsby has taken over. You still have to hold on in case there's more coming from the talented running back, but I might feel differently if this keeps up for a couple more weeks.

VERDICT: Keep him

6. WR Keon Coleman, Buffalo Bills

Aug 10, 2024; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Buffalo Bills wide receiver Keon Coleman (0) runs with the ball after a catch in the second quarter of a pre-season game against the Chicago Bears at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 10, 2024; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Buffalo Bills wide receiver Keon Coleman (0) runs with the ball after a catch in the second quarter of a pre-season game against the Chicago Bears at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports

He's volatile as heck. In a spot where he could have thrived in Week 9 with Amari Cooper out, he busted. I'd still keep him to see if he has a later-season breakout, but I'm on the fence.

VERDICT: Keep him

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