2026 Week 9 Waiver Wire

QB priority 1 · Reviewed add

Malik Willis MIA

Suggested FAAB: 1–4% of original budget · Week 9 and role-dependent follow-up

A quarterback stream for a specific lineup need. The statistical sample and upcoming opponent should inform expectations; keep flexibility if a stronger option is available. Recorded half-PPR points: W1 16.70, W2 12.48, W3 10.00, W4 2.50, W5 18.88, W7 26.02, W8 14.64.

Main risk: Target share, game script and availability can change. Check your actual league and remaining budget. Historical production is not a forecast.

Report-week opponent: vs. DET

ESPN via NFL.com (captured Nov 3): 11% rostered · checked on 2026-11-03 (historical snapshot) · Check your league

QB priority 2 · Reviewed add

J.J. McCarthy NYG

Suggested FAAB: 1–4% of original budget · Week 9 and role-dependent follow-up

A post-bye quarterback option for deeper or replacement lineups. Use confirmed participation and current team context before projecting the earlier passing sample forward. Recorded half-PPR points: W5 0.20, W6 16.32, W7 10.18.

Main risk: Target share, game script and availability can change. Check your actual league and remaining budget. Historical production is not a forecast.

Report-week opponent: at PHI

ESPN via NFL.com (captured Nov 3): 15% rostered · checked on 2026-11-03 (historical snapshot) · Check your league

RB priority 1 · Reviewed add

Jonah Coleman DEN

Suggested FAAB: 15–25% of original budget · Week 9 and role-dependent follow-up

Recent rushing and receiving production supports an immediate addition. Budget for repeatable opportunities, while checking whether the backfield distribution holds in the next game. Recorded half-PPR points: W1 0.00, W2 13.30, W7 7.90, W8 18.40. W8: 11 carries, 5 targets and 4 catches.

Main risk: Target share, game script and availability can change. Check your actual league and remaining budget. Historical production is not a forecast.

Injury condition: November 3 CBS lists RJ Harvey (Knee; Injured reserve). Recheck current participation and final status; the cited label is not a Week 9 ruling.

Report-week opponent: at CAR

ESPN via NFL.com (captured Nov 3): 52% rostered · checked on 2026-11-03 (historical snapshot) · Check your league

RB priority 2 · Reviewed add

Mike Washington LV

Suggested FAAB: 12–22% of original budget · Week 9 and role-dependent follow-up

The latest carry volume warrants a serious addition, but one workload is not a permanent allocation. San Francisco creates a different test for rushing efficiency. Recorded half-PPR points: W1 4.10, W2 0.70, W3 11.40, W4 2.20, W5 1.50, W6 5.50, W7 2.70, W8 8.30. W8: 25 carries, 0 targets and 0 catches.

Main risk: Target share, game script and availability can change. Check your actual league and remaining budget. Historical production is not a forecast.

Report-week opponent: at SF

ESPN via NFL.com (captured Nov 3): 18% rostered · checked on 2026-11-03 (historical snapshot) · Check your league

RB priority 3 · Reviewed add

Tyler Allgeier ARI

Suggested FAAB: 8–16% of original budget · Week 9 and role-dependent follow-up

A productive recent game makes him useful depth. Any starting projection depends on the availability of competing backs; avoid bidding as though an injury-dependent role is already permanent. Recorded half-PPR points: W1 8.00, W2 2.90, W3 2.90, W4 11.90, W5 2.60, W6 5.30, W7 6.40, W8 33.60. W8: 11 carries, 5 targets and 5 catches.

Main risk: Target share, game script and availability can change. Check your actual league and remaining budget. Historical production is not a forecast.

Injury condition: November 3 CBS lists Jeremiyah Love (Ankle; Questionable); Zonovan Knight (Concussion; Questionable). Recheck current participation and final status; the cited label is not a Week 9 ruling.

Report-week opponent: at SEA

ESPN via NFL.com (captured Nov 3): 46% rostered · checked on 2026-11-03 (historical snapshot) · Check your league

RB priority 4 · Reviewed add

Dylan Sampson CLE

Suggested FAAB: 5–10% of original budget · Week 9 and role-dependent follow-up

Recorded catches and targets provide multiple routes to useful half-PPR production. A shared backfield still limits certainty about carries and scoring chances. Recorded half-PPR points: W1 0.00, W7 9.20, W8 9.90. W8: 1 carries, 8 targets and 6 catches.

Main risk: Target share, game script and availability can change. Check your actual league and remaining budget. Historical production is not a forecast.

Report-week opponent: at NO

ESPN via NFL.com (captured Nov 3): 12% rostered · checked on 2026-11-03 (historical snapshot) · Check your league

WR priority 1 · Reviewed add

Keenan Allen IND

Suggested FAAB: 4–8% of original budget · Week 9 and role-dependent follow-up

Receiving involvement offers a practical depth option. Evaluate repeated targets and actual lineup needs before assuming future roster moves will increase his opportunity. Recorded half-PPR points: W1 6.20, W2 1.00, W3 15.30, W5 7.00, W6 12.20, W7 4.60, W8 10.20. W8: 0 carries, 7 targets and 7 catches.

Main risk: Target share, game script and availability can change. Check your actual league and remaining budget. Historical production is not a forecast.

Report-week opponent: vs. DAL

ESPN via NFL.com (captured Nov 3): 42% rostered · checked on 2026-11-03 (historical snapshot) · Check your league

WR priority 2 · Reviewed add

Adonai Mitchell NYJ

Suggested FAAB: 4–9% of original budget · Week 9 and role-dependent follow-up

The current production merits attention, while a crowded receiving group makes the next target total uncertain. A bench addition is easier to justify than projecting the last score every week. Recorded half-PPR points: W1 7.50, W2 9.30, W7 0.00, W8 23.70. W8: 0 carries, 9 targets and 7 catches.

Main risk: Target share, game script and availability can change. Check your actual league and remaining budget. Historical production is not a forecast.

Report-week opponent: at KC

ESPN via NFL.com (captured Nov 3): 11% rostered · checked on 2026-11-03 (historical snapshot) · Check your league

WR priority 3 · Reviewed add

Caleb Douglas MIA

Suggested FAAB: 3–7% of original budget · Week 9 and role-dependent follow-up

Recent receiving work offers an upside option for deeper lineups. Separate potential big plays from a stable reception floor, and keep the bid appropriate to that uncertainty. Recorded half-PPR points: W1 11.90, W2 2.90, W7 20.00, W8 6.30. W8: 0 carries, 6 targets and 4 catches.

Main risk: Target share, game script and availability can change. Check your actual league and remaining budget. Historical production is not a forecast.

Report-week opponent: vs. DET

ESPN via NFL.com (captured Nov 3): 29% rostered · checked on 2026-11-03 (historical snapshot) · Check your league

TE priority 1 · Reviewed add

Chigoziem Okonkwo WAS

Suggested FAAB: 3–7% of original budget · Week 9 and role-dependent follow-up

The recent receiving sample gives a basis for evaluating a tight-end fill-in. Opportunity must translate into repeated catches before a larger role can be treated as reliable. Recorded half-PPR points: W1 2.60, W4 1.50, W5 8.00, W6 10.40, W8 2.20. W8: 0 carries, 4 targets and 2 catches.

Main risk: Target share, game script and availability can change. Check your actual league and remaining budget. Historical production is not a forecast.

Injury condition: November 3 CBS lists Terry McLaurin (Knee; Injured reserve). Recheck current participation and final status; the cited label is not a Week 9 ruling.

Report-week opponent: vs. LA

ESPN via NFL.com (captured Nov 3): 16% rostered · checked on 2026-11-03 (historical snapshot) · Check your league

TE priority 2 · Reviewed add

Brenton Strange JAX

Suggested FAAB: 4–8% of original budget · Week 9 and role-dependent follow-up

Recorded receiving production supports a tight-end depth addition. The position is thin, but the bid should still reflect the difference between regular involvement and predictable touchdowns. Recorded half-PPR points: W1 9.30, W2 2.70, W3 4.70, W4 13.00, W5 10.30, W6 6.90, W8 6.50. W8: 0 carries, 2 targets and 2 catches.

Main risk: Target share, game script and availability can change. Check your actual league and remaining budget. Historical production is not a forecast.

Report-week opponent: at BAL

ESPN via NFL.com (captured Nov 3): 50% rostered · checked on 2026-11-03 (historical snapshot) · Check your league

K priority 1 · Kicker stream

Tyler Bass BUF

Suggested FAAB: 0–2% of original budget · Week 9 and role-dependent follow-up

A low-cost kicking option tied to Buffalo possessions. Field-goal opportunities depend on how drives end, so avoid paying for a precise point forecast.

Main risk: Target share, game script and availability can change. Check your actual league and remaining budget. Historical production is not a forecast.

Report-week opponent: at MIN

FantasyPros; platform unspecified (Nov 2): 41% rostered · checked on 2026-11-03 (historical snapshot) · Check your league

K priority 2 · Kicker stream

Wil Lutz DEN

Suggested FAAB: 0–2% of original budget · Week 9 and role-dependent follow-up

An inexpensive one-week kicking option. Evaluate weather and the final lineup, and retain flexibility because touchdown efficiency can reduce field-goal attempts.

Main risk: Target share, game script and availability can change. Check your actual league and remaining budget. Historical production is not a forecast.

Report-week opponent: at CAR

FantasyPros; platform unspecified (Nov 2): 15% rostered · checked on 2026-11-03 (historical snapshot) · Check your league

DEF priority 1 · Defense stream

New Orleans Saints NO

Suggested FAAB: 0–2% of original budget · Week 9

An original low-cost stream against CLE. Matchup and recent pressure are more useful than chasing defensive touchdowns; scoring depends on league rules.

Main risk: Turnovers and defensive touchdowns are volatile. A favorable opponent does not guarantee points.

Report-week opponent: vs. CLE

ESPN via NFL.com (captured Nov 3): 2% rostered · checked on 2026-11-03 (historical snapshot) · Check your league