As Week 9 approaches, several backfields are in flux, creating significant waiver wire opportunities. The top running back target is Mike Washington Jr. (64% rostered), who led the Raiders' backfield with a 60% snap share and 25 carries for 83 yards in Week 8, making him a flex option against San Francisco. In Arizona, Tyler Allgeier (47% rostered) exploded for 147 rushing yards and two total touchdowns after injuries to Jeremiyah Love (ankle, IR) and Zonovan Knight (concussion), while Knight (55% rostered) remains a longer-term stash. The Giants' Devin Singletary (16% rostered) could start with Cam Skattebo (hamstring) and Tyrone Tracy Jr. (hamstring, IR) sidelined, and Seth McGowan (56% rostered) would become a flex if Jonathan Taylor is traded in Indianapolis. Other notable running back adds include Chris Rodriguez Jr. (55% rostered) if Bhayshul Tuten misses Thursday's game, Dylan Sampson (43% rostered) who has scored 10.7+ PPR points in two straight games, Emmett Johnson (46% rostered) as a Kenneth Walker III handcuff, and Kenneth Gainwell (52% rostered) who has topped 8.8 PPR points in each of the last two weeks.
At quarterback, Malik Willis (41% rostered) enters a favorable four-game stretch starting against Detroit and is worth up to 5% of FAAB. Bo Nix (61% rostered) has scored 23+ fantasy points in two consecutive weeks and faces Carolina before a bye. J.J. McCarthy (24% rostered) looked comfortable in his first start and has a soft upcoming schedule. Michael Penix Jr. (41% rostered) is a low-end starter in deeper leagues against Cincinnati in Spain, while Gardner Minshew (rostered in Superflex/two-QB leagues) threw three touchdowns in relief and faces a brutal schedule. Carson Wentz (2% rostered) could start if Kyler Murray's hamstring lingers, and Anthony Richardson (3% rostered) is a Superflex stash behind Daniel Jones.
Wide receiver waiver targets include Antonio Williams (49% rostered) who stepped up with Terry McLaurin out, Treylon Burks (12% rostered) who has 10.6+ PPR points in two straight games, and Makai Lemon (59% rostered) who has 11.7+ PPR points in two games with DeVonta Smith and Dontayvion Wicks sidelined. Ryan Flournoy (37% rostered) has scored 11+ PPR points in four straight games and could see a larger role if George Pickens or CeeDee Lamb miss time. Jordyn Tyson (65% rostered) is a rookie stash for the Saints' high-volume passing attack, while Devaughn Vele (12.3 FPTS/G) holds value until Tyson returns. Adonai Mitchell (17% rostered) erupted for 27.2 PPR points in Week 8, Malik Washington (48% rostered) has 11+ PPR points in four of his last five games, Khalil Shakir (57% rostered) has 11+ PPR points in four straight, and Malachi Fields (15% rostered) could benefit from J.J. McCarthy's targeting.
Tight end streamers feature Greg Dulcich (16% rostered) facing a Lions defense that has allowed 13.3+ PPR points to the position in all but one game. Mike Gesicki (64% rostered) has a touchdown in five consecutive games and is a low-end starter against Atlanta. Chigoziem Okonkwo (35% rostered) has a tough Week 9 matchup but a favorable schedule thereafter. Michael Mayer (21% rostered) has 10.3+ PPR points in four of his last six games. Juwan Johnson (56% rostered) gets a Browns defense allowing the 10th-most fantasy points to tight ends. Eli Raridon (7% rostered) is a dart throw if Hunter Henry misses, and Terrance Ferguson (19% rostered) could return as the Rams' No. 2 option behind Puka Nacua. For defense/special teams, the Giants (13% rostered), Chiefs (60% rostered), and 49ers (39% rostered) are streaming options, while kickers Matt Gay (44% rostered), Dominic Zvada (9% rostered), and Nick Folk (33% rostered) are available in many leagues.
