Fantasy: Waiver Wire – Week 9

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Every Monday throughout the season, theScore’s Justin Bone Runs down the recommended waiver wire pickups.

Roster percentages are based on Yahoo leagues. Free Agent Budget (FAB) amounts are based on a $100 salary cap. Only players represented in less than 50% of the leagues are considered.

Week 9 Bye

• Cleveland Browns
• Dallas Cowboys
• Denver Broncos
• New York Giants
• Pittsburgh Steelers
• San Francisco 49ers

quarterbacks

Justin Fields, Bears

next up	listed	Fabulous
against MIA	41%	$9

Fields was on fire in Week 8 but had to operate against a difficult Cowboys defense in a short week. Turns out, none of that mattered.

The 23-year-old continued his strong game by notching a fourth consecutive Weekly Fantasy performance in the top 12.

• Week 5: QB12
• Week 6: QB7
• Week 7: QB5
• Week 8: QB3 (before Monday Night Football)

The sophomore signal-caller has command of the Bears offense and thrives as an NFL quarterback.

He gives fantasy managers enough with his arm (150-200 passing yards, 1-2 TDs) while punishing defenses with his legs. Fields has the second-most rushing yards for any QB this season, behind only Lamar Jackson, and has recorded at least 47 rushing yards and/or a rushing touchdown in seven straight games.

Chicago’s schedule is about to get a lot easier too, with matchups against the Dolphins, Lions and Falcons over the next three weeks.

You can launch Fields as a solid fantasy QB1 for the next month and maybe longer.

Risky streaming options: Marcus Mariota vs LAC (26% of squad), Taylor Heinicke vs MIN (7% of squad), Andy Dalton vs BAL (14% of squad)

Risky streaming options (if error-free): Ryan Tannehill at KC (14% roster)

Dart throw streaming options: PJ Walker at CIN (6% list), Mac Jones vs. IND (15% list)

Dart throw streaming options (when launcher is off): Malik Willis at KC (7% in squad)

Bye Week Hides: Jimmy Garoppolo (49% in squad)

run back

Isiah Pacheco, Chiefs

next up	listed	Fabulous
about ten	34%	$14

Pacheco left many Fantasy executives disappointed after learning at the last minute that he would be starting as the Chiefs’ running back in Week 7. While he rushed for 43 yards with eight carries, the Kansas City backfield remained a three-man committee with Clyde Edwards-Helaire and Jerick McKinnon sharing the burden.

The promotion of the seventh-placed to the “Starter” status is still to be rated positively. Many newbies experience a usage spike after the week, meaning the best is yet to come for Pacheco.

Remember, the Chiefs have one of the easiest starts in the fantasy playoffs, with matchups against the Texans (Week 15) and Seahawks (Week 16). Houston grants the most fantasy points to opposing runners, and Seattle is fifth in this category.

Make sure Pacheco is on the list until we see the Chiefs’ RBs deploy after their bye – he could continue to score more touches.

Kenyan drakes, ravens

next up	listed	Fabulous
at NO	31%	$12

If you need immediate help in your starting lineup, the Ravens lead back job could be up for grabs again after Gus Edwards suffered a hamstring strain that makes him questionable for Week 9.

It’s worth noting: Baltimore is saying goodbye in Week 10, so if Edwards sits out a game, he has three weeks to recover before the team’s next competition.

If Edwards is inactive, the Ravens would turn to Drake, who has progressed well in the past two games where he’s played at least 50% of offensive snaps. Drake poured in 127 yards and a score on 11 touches in Week 6, then mustered 67 yards and a TD on 11 touches in Week 8.

The Saints are no longer a feared run defense, making this matchup even more enticing and would put Drake in the low-end RB2/high-end RB3 lineup for fantasy.

Nyheim Hines is above the 50% mark in the roster but should be in the roster in most leagues.

High upside backups like Alexander Mattson (45% roster), Rachaad Weiss (30% roster), Jaylen Warren (5% roster), Samaje Perine (7% roster) and Zamir White (2% in squad) Should be in the squad in most leagues.

Cam Akers (42% roster), jeff wilson (35% roster) and D’Ernest Johnson (3% on list) could see a significant increase in value depending on what happens at Tuesday’s NFL close.

Flex Options: James Cook at NYJ (22% roster), Dontrell Hilliard at KC (12% roster)

Flex options (if healthy): Chuba Hubbard at CIN (43% roster)

Flex Options (when Starter is off): Deon Jackson at NE (8% roster)

Risky Flex Options: Ronnie Rivers at TB (1% list), Jerick McKinnon vs. TEN (7% list), JaMycal Hasty vs. LV (9% list), Travis Homer at ARI (0% list)

Risky flex options (if healthy): Kyren Williams at TB (45% roster)

Risky Flex options (when the launcher is off): Justice Hill at NO (4% roster)

Dart Throw Flex Options: Kenneth Gainwell at HOU (16% list), Boston Scott at HOU (1% list), Sony Michel at ATL (6% list), JD McKissic vs. MIN (15% list)

Other fuses to consider: Darrel Williams vs. SEA (2% squad), Jordan Howard vs. BAL (0% squad)

Bye Week Hides: Latavius ​​Murray (40% squad)

wide receiver

Josh Palmer, Chargers

next up	listed	Fabulous
at ATL	24%	$19

Mike Williams is expected to be out for at least four weeks with a high ankle sprain, and Keenan Allen is still recovering from the hamstring problem that sidelined him six games and limited him on the Chargers’ last outing.

Allen also failed to train on Monday – a sign he’s still not 100% over the team’s bye week.

That makes Palmer a must see. Even if Allen passes, Palmer will be Justin Herbert’s No. 2 receiver, facing off against a Falcons defense that gives the most fantasy points for wideouts.

In the three games that Palmer was a full-time player this season, he has shown stat lines of 4-30-1, 6-99-0, and 9-57-0.

Palmer will keep WR3/Flex up with WR2 in the absence of Williams.

Rondale Moore, Cardinals

next up	listed	Fabulous
against SEA	35%	$9

Moore just finished one of his best days as a pro — a try for seven catches, 92 yards and a touchdown in a loss to the Vikings.

He has now posted quality stat lines in three of his last four appearances, including at least six catches in all three of those games.

With DeAndre Hopkins drawing a ton of defensive attention and Marquise Brown out until at least late November (and possibly longer), Moore will have a chance to continue that streak for the foreseeable future.

It can be launched as a Fantasy WR3/flex option until further notice.

Kadarius Toney, Garret Wilson, Devin Duvernay, Darnell Mooneyand Wan’Dale Robinson Are above the 50% mark in the roster but should be in the roster in most leagues.

Elijah Moore (40% roster), KJ Hamler (1% roster), Marvin Jones (5% roster), Kendrick Bourne (1% roster) and Nelson Agholor (2% on list) could see a significant increase in value depending on what happens at Tuesday’s NFL close.

Flex Options: Romeo Doubs at DET (46% of players), Marquez Valdes-Scantling vs. TEN (24% of players), Isaiah McKenzie at NYJ (41% of players)

Flex options (if Cooper Kupp fails): Van Jefferson at TB (24% roster)

Risky Flex Options: Alec Pierce at NE (41% list), Demarcus Robinson at NO (0% list), Mecole Hardman vs. TEN (24% list), Terrace Marshall at CIN (1% list), Damiere Byrd vs. LAC (0% list ). ), Mack Hollins at JAX (7% list), Zay Jones vs. LV (20% list), Julio Jones vs. LAR (18% list)

Risky flex options (if healthy): Corey Davis vs. BUF (21% list), Nico Collins vs. PHI (15% list)

Dart Throw Flex Options: Parris Campbell at NE (38% in roster), KJ Osborn at WAS (4% in roster), DeAndre Carter at ATL (5% in roster), Mike Thomas vs. CAR (1% in roster), Tyquan Thornton vs. IND (6% in squad). ), Caliph Raymond vs GB (1% squad), N’Keal Harry vs MIA (0% squad)

Dart throw flex options (when healthy): Christian Watson at DET (4% roster)

Bye Week Hides: Darius Slayton (7% in squad), Donovan Peoples-Jones (24% in squad)

Injured recipients to stow: Jahan Dotson vs. MIN (22% of players)

Other receivers to stow: Khalil Shakir at NYJ (2% roster

Injured Reserve Hides: Jameson Williams (25% squad), Treylon Burks (17% squad)

tight ends

Isaiah Probably, Ravens

next up	listed	Fabulous
at NO	5%	$7

As we mentioned in the Drake section, the Ravens’ Week 10 reunion could convince them to sit out some of their injured starters this week to get them healthy for the stretch run.

That could include Mark Andrews, who came into the game with a knee problem last week and left early with shoulder and ankle problems.

Andrews is the team’s de facto No. 1 receiver, and his presence will be needed if Baltimore plans to make a playoff push. The decision to keep him on the sidelines might be a little easier for the Ravens after their rookie tight end made a pretty good impression on Andrews when the veteran left last week.

Probably hauled in six passes for 77 yards and one point, ending Week 8 with the second highest points of any tight end.

If Andrews isn’t available, Likely will go straight into the fantasy as a quality real-life starter and top 10 option.

Greg Dulcich and Robert Tonian Are above the 50% mark in the roster but should be in the roster in most leagues.

Streamer Options: Evan Engram vs. LV (43% of players)

Risky Streamer Options: Tyler Conklin vs BUF (12% list), Cade Otton vs LAR (13% list), Juwan Johnson vs BAL (11% list), Hunter Henry vs IND (39% list)

Risky Streamer options (when Starter is off): Foster Moreau at JAX (3% roster)

Dart Throw Streamer Options: Noah Fant at ARI (10% list), Will Dissly at ARI (13% list), Logan Thomas vs. MIN (6% list), Cole Kmet vs. MIA (23% list)

Bye Week Hides: Harrison Bryant (8% in squad)

defense

Streamer of the week 9

team	next up	listed
bosses	about ten	29%
Bengal	against CAR	40%
dolphins	at CH	43%
viking	at WHAT	20%
cardinals	against SEA	11%
packer	at DET	47%

Favorable upcoming schedules: Chiefs (29% on list), Giants (10% on list), Saints (31% on list)