Players To Trade For In Dynasty Fantasy Football Ahead Of Week 10

It's hard to believe we're getting set for Week 10 of the NFL/fantasy football season. With fantasy playoffs (somehow) already around the corner, it's time to be brutally honest about how your team stacks up against the rest of your league. Depending on whether you are looking to make a championship push this season or are looking to the future, I've got some names for you to keep in mind.

Dynasty Fantasy Football Trade Targets For Week 10

DJ Giddens, RB - Colts

As of this writing (Monday morning), Jonathan Taylor has not been traded from the Indianapolis Colts (yet). However, it seems increasingly likely that the Colts will eventually move off their star RB in favor of some draft capital as they look to the future.

The anticipated domino effect has already started as both redraft and dynasty managers have begun to flock towards Seth McGowan. He's the projected next man up in Indy, and we've seen some solid production out of the rookie in recent weeks.

However, as true dynasty degenerates know, it's often the "guy after the guy" we should be keeping an eye on. Here's what I mean … if Taylor gets moved and McGowan slides into the RB1 role, who becomes the handcuff to McGowan?

That's where DJ Giddens comes into play. As a rookie in 2025, he appeared in just 9 games and only carried the ball 26 times. He made his season debut on Sunday and turned in a respectable line of 6/43 (7.2 yards per carry).

There's actually a decent chance he earns more than just a complimentary role behind McGowan if Taylor is traded. Giddens is two years younger and, for what it's worth, has been in the Colts system for a year already. He's someone who could experience a significant value spike in the coming days and weeks.

Adonai Mitchell, WR - Jets

Across Weeks 1-2, Adonai Mitchell totaled 15 targets. He then missed the next four games. However, over his last three games, he's totaled 19 targets.

Are you sensing a trend here? When he's healthy and on the field, Mitchell is commanding a healthy amount of targets. The issue, as Mitchell managers will quickly point out, is that his seven targets this past weekend resulted in … zero receptions.

Yeah, that stings more than just a little bit, especially now that we're at a point of the fantasy football season where stacking wins becomes even more critical. However, if a dynasty manager has either A) rage-dropped Mitchell or B) is so done with him that you can parlay his goose-egg into landing a young, talented wideout on your roster, you should certainly consider kicking the tires.

The Jets, for all their offensive woes, quietly have one of the more interesting, talented wide receiver rooms in football. The trio of Garrett Wilson, Omar Cooper, and Mitchell is about as much as you could ask for as a head coach/quarterback.

Reach out to the Mitchel manager and see how he or she is feeling. There may be a small opening for you to capitalize on in your dynasty fantasy football league.

Tank Dell, WR - Texans

It's been a long road back for Tank Dell, but for those who stayed patient and waited for his return, it's looking promising so far.

After missing all of the 2025 season, Dell was eased back into action in Week 7 before the team was on bye in Week 8. Then, Week 9 happened. Our own Alex Cupps had this to say:

We saw a clear jump in utilization this week, and Tank clearly made the most of it:

55% route participation (5th on the team)
9 targets, 25.7% target rate (1st)
4 receptions, 105 yards (1st)
20.5 fantasy points

While Nico Collins still projects as the true No. 1 option for the Texans, C.J. Stroud has been cooking lately, which elevates this entire offense. In addition, the loss of Jaylin Noel (toe) for the remainder of the season opens up a significant opportunity for Dell to re-establish himself as a key contributor for this team both for the rest of 2026 and for seasons to come.

You might find yourself buying high on Dell after a breakout performance, but he's a talented player on an offense that I want exposure to for this season and in the future.

Chig Okonkwo, TE - Commanders

Regardless of your dynasty fantasy football format and roster specifications, there will come a time when you find yourself needing to stream a TE, or fill in a depth flex spot in a league that offers a scoring bonus to TEs.

While Chig Okonkwo isn't the most exciting name at the position, his presence on the Commanders offers just enough intrigue that I don't mind chasing TD upside if I am desperate enough.

Okonkwo has topped 55 receiving yards in three of his last four games. That type of quiet production is enough to warrant end-of-roster consideration, especially in TE-Premium formats. Jayden Daniels is talented enough to keep this offense functional and productive, and he offers enough upside in the passing game to keep Okonkwo viable in the weeks to come.

As mentioned, regardless of your specific roster needs, each of these players could offer varying levels of intrigue for you moving into the final weeks of the fantasy football regular season and moving ahead into 2027 and beyond.