Fantasy Football Waiver Wire: Week 9

How much you should bid on top waiver targets like Kyler Murray, Josh Downs, and Darrell Henderson

Fantasy Football Waiver Wire: Week 9 In a year filled with impactful injuries, Week 8 will be remembered as the QB apocalypse. Several quarterbacks were lost on Sunday and their absences will have a huge impact on fantasy football. However, […]

Fantasy Football Waiver Wire: Week 9 In a year filled with impactful injuries, Week 8 will be remembered as the QB apocalypse. Several quarterbacks were lost on Sunday and their absences will have a huge impact on fantasy football. However, all is not lost. The Fantasy Football Waiver Wire: Week 9 will guide you through what should be a competitive free-agent run. Also, be aware of the teams that are off this week. Week 9 Byes: DenverDetroit, JacksonvilleSan Francisco FAAB denotes Free Agent Acquisition Budget Chuba Hubbard (RB) Carolina Panthers (15% FAAB) - If you weren't proactive and added Hubbard last week while the Panthers were on a bye, the price has gone up. Hubbard dominated snaps on Sunday, playing 67% of the time and out-touching Miles Sanders 17-2. Trey McBride (TE) Arizona Cardinals (13% FAAB) - The overall TE1 for Week 8, McBride racked up 10 grabs for 95 yards and a touchdown against Baltimore. McBride entered the game with just 15 receptions, so we definitely can't rely on that kind of volume weekly. But, McBride has accumulated 25 targets over the last three weeks. As long as Zach Ertz remains sidelined, McBride should be viewed as a weekly fantasy TE1 and warranted a strong FAAB offer. Sam Howell (QB) Washington Commanders (12% FAAB) - Howell has outscored Justin Herbert this season. Chances are he's already rostered in your league. However, if people aren't paying attention or are wary of Howell's highs and lows, he should be the top QB priority. Will Levis (QB) Tennessee Titans (10% FAAB) - What a debut. Levis perpetrated the greatest game in NFL history for...

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