Tank Dell Offers More Waiver-Wire Upside Than Jordan Watkins

Jordan Watkins made a case for attention after San Francisco’s Week 9 game against Las Vegas, catching all four passes, gaining 86 yards and scoring once. His 37-yard reception helped produce an average of 21.5 yards per catch. He ran 26 routes, the most among 49ers receivers, and tied for the team lead in targets.

The Week 10 outlook for Watkins depends in part on injuries among San Francisco’s other pass-catchers. Against Dallas, he could offer flex-level value and a useful short-term option if key receivers remain unavailable. His role may be less secure when they return.

Dell had a larger target count in Houston’s Week 9 game, drawing nine passes and recording 105 yards with 133 air yards. He did so while running routes on 55% of the Texans’ plays, as he continues to build back toward a full workload. Coach DeMeco Ryans said Dell’s snap count would keep increasing as part of that progression.

With injuries leaving opportunities in Houston’s receiver group, Dell’s growing role could support value over multiple weeks. The Week 10 assessment favors Watkins as a possible plug-in if San Francisco’s top options are out, but Dell as the better overall pickup for managers looking beyond one game.