... of players worth taking a long look at.

Among the unlikely heroes in Week 9, few stood above Raiders rookie Jacoby Ford.

The speedster returned a kickoff for a touchdown, but it was his exploits as a receiver that helped the Raiders beat the Chiefs.

With Oakland desperately looking for a big-play threat in the passing game, Ford should get plenty of run in the coming weeks.

Elsewhere, several young players stepped in for the ailing Colts in Sunday's loss to the Eagles.

Jacob Tamme caught another touchdown pass, and Javarris James ran for a pair of scores with both Joesph Addai and Mike Hart sidelined.

Here's a closer look at 20 waiver wire pickups you need to make in Week 10.

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