We’re halfway through the football season, and many teams already know whether they’re in contention for the playoffs or just fighting to get as many wins as they can. In fantasy football, managers have already decided whether their seasons are still on or they’re trying to stay competitive in their leagues. If so, the waiver wire is key because hidden gems sitting there could help your fantasy team in big ways. With the NFL trade deadline approaching, their will be a ton of players traded to new teams, opening up opportunities for players to step up in new roles, with most of them sitting on the waiver wire.

Of course, other players on the waiver wire balled out in Week 9 and deserve to be picked up on your fantasy teams. With that being said, let’s take a look and see who is worth picking up on the waiver wire for your fantasy teams.

Tank Dell, WR (HOU)

Tank Dell’s story has been pretty remarkable, to say the least. The former University of Houston player has suffered two devastating injuries in his NFL career, with the last one forcing him to miss all of last year and the beginning of this year due to a devastating knee injury. Now that he is fully healthy and back on the field, Dell is ready to prove that he can still play and help contribute to the Houston Texans’ offense. That said, if Dell keeps it up, he can certainly contribute to your fantasy teams. I

In his second game back, Dell caught 4 passes on a team-high 9 targets for 105 yards and scored his first touchdown on a 63-yard pass from C.J. Stroud, for 20.5 PPR points. The Houston Texans have been slowly building up Dell’s snap count, which is smart, especially given the injury he’s recovering from. Over time, his snap count should grow as he returns to full game strength. According to Daniel Outerbridge of Sports Illustrated, Dell played only 55% of total routes but still commanded 133 air yards. Outerbridge also mentioned that Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans confirmed that Dell’s snap count will continue to trend upward as part of his natural progression in his recovery back to full strength.

Dell is showing that he has the potential to become a serious threat for the Houston Texans and could be worth picking up on the waiver wire. He’s only rostered in 23% of leagues, per Fantasy Pros.

Jordyn Tyson, WR (NO)

Jordyn Tyson finally made his NFL debut this past Sunday against the Cleveland Browns. Tyson was drafted 8th overall by the Saints this past April and is expected to be a contributing member of Kellen Moore’s offense. During the draft, he was dealing with hamstring issues but was ready for training camp. That’s when a new injury occurred, forcing him to sit out for the first 8 games of the season before finally making his debut on Sunday. In his debut, he played only 18 snaps but caught 4 of 5 targets for 30 yards. As the season goes along, he should eventually pass Devaughn Vele as the No. 2 WR behind Chris Olave. Fantasy owners should be cautious because of his injury history, but hopefully he’ll be ramped up to game speed and grow within the Saints offense as the weeks go by.

With Olave as the No. 1 WR, defenses will have to game plan on how to stop him. As the No. 2 WR opposite Olave, Tyson could get single coverage and see a lot of targets. Leaving plenty of room to grow as he ramps up his conditioning and snap count. The goal is for Tyson to live up to his 8th-overall draft-pick hype and become a valuable fantasy option. So, he’s worth picking up in your fantasy leagues, if available. He’s only rostered in 58% of leagues, per Fantasy Pros.

Corey Kiner, RB (NE)

It hasn’t been the easiest season for the New England Patriots, coming off a season in which they reached the Super Bowl. Their backfield has suffered numerous injuries. According to Jeremy Bergman of NFL.com, Treyvon Henderson was hospitalized with a “medical emergency” and is currently focused on his recovery and “Long-term well-being,” which is more important than playing football right now. Rhamondre Stevenson suffered a knee injury that won’t require surgery, but will keep him out for a while. That leaves running back Corey Kiner as the next man up in the backfield, as he should be the next primary early-down back and will get an increased workload for the Patriots.

It’ll be interesting to see how the Patriots handle the running back position, but Kiner should be the lead back on early downs and will most likely be the starter. If you have either Stevenson or Henderson in your leagues and are in need of a running back, then Kiner should be worth considering picking up on the waiver wire. He’s only rostered in 5% of leagues, per Fantasy Pros.

Seth McGowan, RB (IND)

Yes, I know I’ve written about the Indianapolis Colts running back for the past couple of weeks, but for a reason. The Colts have been fielding offers for star running back Jonathan Taylor, as he could be on the move. If Taylor is traded, McGowan would take over as the Colts’ lead running back. With the Colts sitting at 2-7 after losing in overtime to the Dallas Cowboys, it seems like a lost season for the Colts, who will be looking to accumulate draft picks and build for the future. They’ve recently traded future Hall of Famer Quenton Nelson to the Seattle Seahawks and Deforested Buckner to the San Francisco 49ers; now everyone has their eyes on Jonathan Taylor and whether the Colts will trade him. If Taylor is traded, McGowan would immediately project as the clear starter, making him an instant high-volume pickup.

In Week 9 against the Dallas Cowboys, he showed he’s finding a way in the Colts’ offense, logging at least five touches in five of his last six games. In Week 9, he rushed six times for 45 yards, which included his first career NFL touchdown. As the trade deadline approaches, all eyes will be on Jonathan Taylor and whether he’s traded, which would make McGowan the Colts’ starting running back and a priority to pick up off the waiver wire in your fantasy league. He’s only rostered in 19% of leagues, per Fantasy Pros.

Aaron Rodgers, QB (PIT)

Aaron Rodgers will go down as not just one of the best quarterbacks in football, but also one of the best fantasy quarterbacks we’ve seen. He’s a bit past his elite fantasy peak, but even in his 22nd season in the NFL, Rodgers has found ways to stay fantasy-relevant this season, playing under his former head coach. Green Bay, Mike McCarthy. He could be a great waiver-wire addition if you’re looking for a bye-week fill-in or if your team has battled injuries at quarterback and needs a capable starter like Rodgers.

This season, Rodgers has flashed for the Pittsburgh Steelers, showing multi-touchdown upside in stretches. He also worked some comeback magic in Week 6 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, coming from behind to win in overtime. Even though the Steelers sit at the top of the AFC North, the division has been very competitive this year as they’re also tied with the Cincinnati Bengals at 6-2, with the Cleveland Browns behind them at 5-4. In his last year before retirement, Aaron Rodgers will be playing at the highest level he can to win the division for the Steelers.

Rodgers will also get back wide receivers Roman Wilson and Michael Pittman Jr. as they work their way back from injuries. Those players could contribute to the Steelers’ offense as the season goes on. Rodgers is worth considering on the waiver wire, as he’s rostered in only 34% of leagues, per Fantasy Pros.

Green Bay Packers, D/ST

Even without Micah Parsons, the Green Bay Packers’ defense has been one of the league’s top defenses. According to Rotostreetjournal.com, the Packers have averaged almost 12 fantasy points per game, with 12 sacks and 17 turnovers since Week 3. Rotostreetjournal.com has also noted that the Packers’ defense has jumped up to the DST8 spot after racking up ten sacks and six turnovers in their last two games with wins over Carolina and New England. After starting 1-2, the Packers now sit at 6-3 in a competitive NFC North, and Micah Parsons is still out.

They have a favorable Week 10 home matchup against the Minnesota Vikings, who are coming off an abysmal offensive performance in their Monday night game against the Buffalo Bills. It’s still TBD what the Vikings will do at quarterback, as Kyler Murray is dealing with a hamstring strain and is considered week-to-week. After Wentz’s Monday night game against the Buffalo Bills, it’ll be interesting to see if the Vikings go back to him for Week 10 or go with Drake Brosmer. It’ll be intriguing watching the Vikings quarterback dilemma over the course of the week, but regardless, the Green Bay Packers D/ST have a favorable matchup against the Minnesota Vikings and are worth considering picking up off the waiver wire. They’re only rostered in 32% of leagues, per Fantasy Pros.