Tell your friends (just not your leaguemates until next week)

by Optimus Staff

Published On: October 27th, 2025

You did it! You survived Bye-Mageddon. The worst is behind us…sort of. The injury demon has struck again. Right before Week 8 kicked off, managers thought they had their lineups set, only for a key player to be ruled out at the last minute, throwing rosters into chaos. Between surprise inactives and new injury updates, plenty of teams were left scrambling and praying for mercy.

If you’re one of the many left picking up the pieces, the waiver wire is your lifeline this week. Whether you’re hunting for a short-term bye week replacement, a breakout stash, or just someone who can get you through another Sunday without heartbreak, we’ve got you covered. Let’s look at the top pickups heading into Week 9 that can help steady the ship or even spark a midseason turnaround.

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Quarterbacks:

Justin Fields, New York Jets | Sleeper 43% | ESPN 50.1% | FAAB 5-7%

It’s Week 9 of the NFL season, and you’re going to find viable options on the fantasy football waiver wire are dwindling, even in leagues with shallower benches. This problem is especially present at QB. And, while we don’t know if Jets’ QB Justin Fields will be the starter moving forward, he presents the most upside at the position among available signal callers. 

The 2025 campaign has been a boom-or-bust one for the veteran QB. He has four games of 22 or more fantasy points, and three with less than five. This past week, Fields played well, though it was against a weak Cincinnati defense. He wasn’t asked to do much, throwing the ball 32 times and rushing only 11, logging one lone passing TD.

The Jets are on bye this week, but after the break, they have favorable matchups for Fields – if he starts – against New England, Baltimore, Atlanta and Miami. The fantasy playoffs have Fields facing Jacksonville, New Orleans, and New England as well.

While there is no guarantee Fields will start Week 10, or any other week this season, he’s worth an add in 2QB leagues. If he does play, he’ll be a viable start most weeks the rest of the season. If he doesn’t, you can dump him and move on.    

Tyler Shough, New Orleans Saints | Sleeper 3% | ESPN 0.3% | FAAB 2-4%

But Nate, New Orleans sucks, and now they benched Rattler for THIS guy?

Friends, they did. And thank goodness. Head Coach Kellen Moore finally fixed his egregious mistake – not rolling out his best QB to start Week 1.

Now, to be clear, the “best” QB bar wasn’t set very high by Rattler. The second-year rookie (I just call it like I see it) played admirably at times, but it was never “good.” His best game was Week 2 against an injury-ravaged 49ers defense. His worst came this past weekend against Tampa Bay, getting him the hook in the 3rd quarter in favor of actual rookie QB Tyler Shough.

You can joke all you want about Shough and his 15-year college football career. Lord knows I have. It doesn’t change the fact that he replaced Rattler with nearly identical results, though slightly better. Shough completed 17 of his 30 pass attempts, while Rattler completed 15 of 21; both threw interceptions, and the latter lost a fumble.

So, if they’re so similar, why does it matter? Simple; Shough came in cold and got the same results as a prepped, game-planned Rattler. Give Shough a week as “the” guy, and who knows what could happen? To be clear, Shough’s ceiling is sneaking into the realm of a mid-range QB2 by accident. More than likely, you’re rostering him to cover you on a bye week in a 2QB or Superflex league, and that’s okay. If more comes of Shough and this opportunity? We can talk about that when we get there.    

Running Backs:

NOTE: I would take any of these RBs over Cleveland RBs Jerome Ford or Dylan Sampson if Judkins were to miss time.

Isaiah Davis, New York Jets | Sleeper 32% | ESPN 7.9%  | 0-1% FAAB

This one is a little off the beaten path because the Jets have their bye in Week 9. What’s more, Davis is highly unlikely to be as productive as he was in Week 8 when he saw 12 touches in New York’s successful comeback bid against the Cincinnati Bengals.

But what’s not a fluke is Davis’ work in the receiving game. Isaiah has earned at least four targets in three of the Jets’ last four games. He hasn’t turned those into huge points, but there’s enough there that if you’re hurting at RB and just need “something” thanks to injuries/underperformers, he’s worth a spot. With his bye coming in Week 9, you can probably even sneak him onto your roster for free after waivers have run.

Tyrone Tracy, New York Giants | Sleeper 34% | ESPN 41.9% | 25-30% FAAB

Not like this. We weren’t supposed to have this happen to the New York Giants’ backfield. When the Giants’ battering ram of an RB had his foot facing the wrong way on Sunday, we knew it was likely very bad. As it turns out, Skattebo is done for the year. As one usually is when your foot goes in a completely different direction from your leg. So we’re back to Tyrone Tracy. He’s definitely not as exciting as Skattebo. Nor is he as devastating on the goalline. But he’ll be getting the work, and that’s not nothing when we’re in Week 9 and staring down the barrel of trying to make and excel in the playoffs.

Is he a high-upside player? No, not at this point. The Giants have lost too much firepower on offense for that. But ~15 touches/week is enough to be on that RB2/3 cusp at worst every week. If you’re hurting at RB, that’s worth a decent chunk of whatever FAAB you have left. You could convince me he’s worth more if you’re desperate enough, too. Pay whatever you need to pay if he were an every-week starter for you.

Tank Bigsby, Philadelphia Eagles | Sleeper 9% | ESPN 19.4% | 0-2% FAAB

This is more informative than “You need to rush out and pick up Tank Bigsby right now!” Yes, he rushed for over 100 yards against the Giants (sorry, Carly). Yes, he’s clearly Saquon Barkley‘s direct backup, and Barkley is dealing with a groin issue. However, Barkley and the Eagles say it’s minor and not a concern.

Even still, it’s important to note how well Bigsby did, even in limited touches in relief of Barkley. As we turn our eyes to the fantasy playoffs, handcuffing productive starters with backups who can step up if the starter misses time is a worthwhile hedge. If you have the roster space, he’s worth a “just in case” addition. I’d rather take a chance on him and be wrong about Barkley getting dinged up than pick up Tyrone Tracy if all he’ll do is sit on my bench, for instance. 

Brashard Smith, Kansas City Chiefs | Sleeper 35% | ESPN 12.5% | 3-5% FAAB

Look, I’m going to keep talking about Brashard Smith until he gets picked up enough that I can’t. Every week, we get a new soundbite from Patrick Mahomes or Andy Reid about how great a job Brashard is doing in picking up the offense. They clearly trust him as a receiving weapon, often splitting him out like he’s a WR. In fact, that’s primarily where he’s lined up for his 18 targets on the season.

The one thing that’s lacking for him right now is rushing attempts, but that’s far from a ‘him’ problem when it comes to Kansas City. It seems like no RB can get more than a handful of rushing attempts in a game, unless it’s Brashard Smith in garbage time. With that said, the return of Rashee Rice means they could be seeing a lot more garbage time from game to game. Again, Smith is one of those players who, if you wait until he’s broken out before you pick him up, you’re already too late. 

Tyjae Spears, Tennessee Titans | Sleeper 46% | ESPN 36.4% | 15-20% FAAB

This is probably the final week we see Spears in this section. Tyjae is not-so-slowly ramping up his workload and saw a season-high snap share of 63% in Week 8. The late-season RB flip hasn’t happened yet, but it sure feels like it’s coming as the Titans continue to circle the drain and look non-competitive in games. 

You probably don’t want to start Spears yet, but he’s definitely worth a hold. And he’s starting to see just enough work that you probably can start him if you need to. And I really hope you don’t need to, because Tennessee’s offense is rough to watch. Even so, it’s not like they were any better last year when he put up 20+ points in each week of the fantasy playoffs.

Samaje Perine, Cincinnati Bengals | Sleeper 11% | ESPN 5.9% | 2-3% FAAB

I will admit, I’ve kinda dropped the ball on this one. I’ve had my eye on him for a few weeks, but figured, “Nah, there’s no way this kind of production keeps up even if he is splitting 50/50 with Chase Brown.” My bad, y’all. I should have trusted my gut on this one. I’ve been watching a lot of the Bengals since the Joe Flacco trade, and since then, there’s been room in the running and short-passing games. Flacco’s willingness to throw the ball downfield and let the Bengals’ dynamic WRs make plays is opening up the running game.

Perine isn’t an overpowering athlete anymore in his age-30 season. Not that he was ever a great one. But he’s a trusted player on 3rd downs and in the 2-minute drill, so he sees the field a bunch. And while the nine carries, 94 yards, and a TD were all season highs, he usually sees at least 6-7 carries per game. It’s probably not exciting, but he’s a worthwhile pickup if you missed out on either Tyrone Tracy or Tyjae Spears. Or if you only have minimal bids to place.

Plus, I mean, c’mon, his beard is fantastic!

Wide Receivers:

Troy Franklin, Denver Broncos | 33% Sleeper | 42.2% ESPN | 5-7% FAAB

The long-held (and true) belief about the Denver Broncos’ pass-catching group is that it’s Courtland Sutton at the top, and then all the rest are a hodgepodge of players that rotate and cannibalize each other for the rest of the target share. While that is still true to an extent, the one player who has been able to escape it is Troy Franklin.

Franklin has seen 18 targets combined in the past two weeks, and in the Broncos’ 44-24 win over the Dallas Cowboys in Week 8, Franklin put up a 6-89 line on eight targets with two touchdowns. Not only that, but he’s run almost 80 percent of the team’s routes this season as Denver’s consistent second option. For a team that has been on fire offensively, consistently having a route floor while offering target-earning upside is a win-win. While some of the production can be spotty from time to time, the intent has been there all season to make Franklin a consistent fantasy option. He’s mostly been that, as he’s on pace for 111 targets this season.

Kayshon Boutte, New England Patriots | 53% Sleeper | 30.2% ESPN | 3-5% FAAB

While Drake Maye has been performing at an MVP-caliber level through eight games, there hasn’t been too much to pull from the fantasy side of things with his pass-catchers. Stefon Diggs has had his moments, but his route usage has been scaled back in recent weeks. Hunter Henry has averaged less than four targets per game in his last five games. Picking up the slack has been Kayshon Boutte, who has been New England’s most productive receiver lately.

Boutte has four touchdowns in his past three games and has run a bit hot on downfield efficiency. The target-earning side of things for Boutte admittedly hasn’t been great, but if Maye – who is also running hot on efficiency – is going to keep performing at this level, he’s going to need to bring other pass-catchers along for the ride. With two weeks of 20 percent or better target shares in the past three weeks, it’s possible that Boutte, who has run 76 percent of the team’s routes this season, can turn a corner for the 6-2 Patriots. He’s at least fantasy viable in the interim with bye weeks here, but could grow into a more stable option as the season soldiers on.

Chimere Dike, Tennessee Titans | 19% Sleeper | 4.3% ESPN | 3-5% FAAB

Asking somebody to roster a Tennessee Titans’ pass-catcher feels like pulling teeth, and trust me, I get it. It doesn’t make you feel great. The Titans fired their head coach and are seemingly running out the clock as they enter Week 9 of rookie quarterback Cam Ward‘s first season. That said, it’s still a professional football team, and there are still things worth noting, namely Chimere Dike.

A virtual unknown to most fantasy managers entering this season, Dike was a part-time player who has earned more and more routes each week. He’s been on a steady climb from just 29 percent in Week 4 to Week 8’s season high of 91 percent in their loss to the Indianapolis Colts. Dike has earned 12 targets combined, with 11 receptions, 163 yards, and a touchdown in the past two games as Tennessee’s most productive pass-catcher. The Titans have used Dike with short, manufactured touches as well as on vertical routes, so they’re showing a lot of effort in making him a focal point of the offense. With a runway for touches and a burgeoning opportunity, helped by the mutual release of Tyler Lockett, Dike is a solid add to fantasy rosters with the hope that he continues to develop a strong rapport with Ward.

Tight Ends:

Colston Loveland, Chicago Bears | 25% Sleeper | 24.1% ESPN | 3-5% FAAB

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Coming off a devastating loss to the Baltimore Ravens, the Chicago Bears will have a much easier matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals, whose defense is dead last at defending tight ends. This season, the Bengals have given up an average of 21.2 fantasy points to the tight end position (Half-PPR scoring) through Week 7. Loveland’s veteran teammate, Cole Kmet, is currently dealing with a back injury with no timeline for return. Colston Loveland’s targets are slowly increasing in this new offense, which shouldn’t be surprising, given the 1st round capital Bears head coach, Ben Johnson, invested in him. While Loveland has yet to exceed three catches, 38 yards, and has no touchdowns, he is a rookie who needs to be monitored at the very least. If you have the bench space to stash a tight end, then you should be able to get Loveland for cheap FAAB due to his lack of production so far. Treat Loveland as a TE2 with upside against the Bengals.

Ja’Tavion Sanders, Carolina Panthers | 5% Sleeper | 0.9% ESPN | 0-1% FAAB

This suggestion might make you throw up a little in your mouth, but hear me out! The Panthers are playing the Packers on Sunday. Through Week 7, the Packers’ defense is 3rd in most fantasy points given up to tight ends (16.3 per game in Half-PPR leagues). The Panthers may not be a team known for heavily involving their tight end in their offense since Greg Olsen retired. However, whether it’s Bryce Young or Andy Dalton throwing the football, Ja’Tavion Sanders has a safe floor of three targets, which he received this past Sunday against a tough Buffalo Bills defense. Sanders has yet to score a touchdown this year, but don’t let that scare you away. Fantasy points are difficult to achieve from the tight end position, in general. If you are ultra desperate for a tight end, consider grabbing Sanders for cheap! You might be able to get him for $0 FAAB dollars, if your league allows those bids. Treat Ja’Tavion Sanders as a desperate TE2 play.

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Defense/Special Teams (D/STs):

San Francisco 49ers | Sleeper 32% | ESPN 18.5% | FAAB 2-3%

This 49ers D/ST unit is still banged up, but this week brings some relief in the form of the equally banged-up New York Giants. It wasn’t bad enough that they were without WR Malik Nabers with a rookie QB in Jaxson Dart behind a banged-up offensive line. Oh no, they had to lose rookie phenom RB Cam Skattebo to a brutal ankle dislocation for the season, too. Bad news for the Giants’ offense is good news for the 49ers’ defense, however.

While Dart has performed admirably, a sans Skattebo world is about to harsh the vibe for the Ole’ Miss alum. San Francisco should have an easy time keeping scoring to a minimum while forcing Dart and company into mistakes, making them a solid defensive streamer for Week 9.  

Cincinnatti Bengals | Sleeper 30% | ESPN 17% | FAAB 0-1%

The Bengals’ defense, as you’ve probably heard, isn’t very good. Well, the truth is that it is true. However, that doesn’t mean that it can’t be good for your fantasy football squad, even if only for one day. 

This week, the Cincinnati D/ST unit is up against the Chicago Bears. If you’ve noticed, the Bears’ offense is also struggling. Second-year QB Caleb Williams is still trying to find his footing in the new Ben Johnson-schemed offense. The Bengals have an opportunity to get at Williams early and force mistakes, as both Baltimore and New Orleans have done to him over the last two weeks, resulting in two fumbles and two INTs.

This isn’t a sure-fire, boom play as a streaming defense this week. At this point in the season, few are. However, the Bengals are a decent option with upside in a positive matchup in Week 9. 

Kickers:

Riley Patterson, Miami Dolphins | Sleeper 1% | ESPN 0.4% | FAAB 0-1%

Veteran placekicker Riley Patterson has filled in admirably in the absence of incumbent kicker Jason Sanders. Since taking over in Week 2, Patterson has only missed one attempt, an extra point in Week 5 against the Chargers. This week sees Miami up against Baltimore, which is giving up the third-most fantasy points to kickers this season (12.2 FPPG). While he isn’t in a position to be fantasy relevant every week, Patterson is a solid streamer at the position for Week 9.

Andy Borregales, New England Patriots | Sleeper 2% | ESPN 9% | FAAB 0-1%

The Patriots’ big-legged rookie kicker, Andy Borregales from Miami (FL) University, has worked his way into fantasy relevance the past few weeks. After some early struggles — where the freshman leg missed two extra-point attempts and a field goal in his first two weeks — he has been perfect, including two kicks of 50 or more yards and two more over 40 yards. 

Since Week 4, Borregales is the K9, and Week 9 brings good luck. New England draws the Atlanta Falcons, who are giving up the sixth most fantasy points per game to kickers (11.1). Borregales is a solid and inexpensive kicker streaming option in Week 9 who could become a permanent lineup fixture down the line.  

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You did it! You survived Bye-Mageddon. The worst is behind us…sort of. The injury demon has struck again. Right before Week 8 kicked off, managers thought they had their lineups set, only for a key player to be ruled out at the last minute, throwing rosters into chaos. Between surprise inactives and new injury updates, plenty of teams were left scrambling and praying for mercy.

If you’re one of the many left picking up the pieces, the waiver wire is your lifeline this week. Whether you’re hunting for a short-term bye week replacement, a breakout stash, or just someone who can get you through another Sunday without heartbreak, we’ve got you covered. Let’s look at the top pickups heading into Week 9 that can help steady the ship or even spark a midseason turnaround.

Reminder:

Week 9 Waiver Wire Adds For Your 2025 Fantasy Football Team

Check out our Premium Tools – Use Code “OptimusFall” for 25% OFF 4 Months!

Quarterbacks:

Justin Fields, New York Jets | Sleeper 43% | ESPN 50.1% | FAAB 5-7%

It’s Week 9 of the NFL season, and you’re going to find viable options on the fantasy football waiver wire are dwindling, even in leagues with shallower benches. This problem is especially present at QB. And, while we don’t know if Jets’ QB Justin Fields will be the starter moving forward, he presents the most upside at the position among available signal callers. 

The 2025 campaign has been a boom-or-bust one for the veteran QB. He has four games of 22 or more fantasy points, and three with less than five. This past week, Fields played well, though it was against a weak Cincinnati defense. He wasn’t asked to do much, throwing the ball 32 times and rushing only 11, logging one lone passing TD.

The Jets are on bye this week, but after the break, they have favorable matchups for Fields – if he starts – against New England, Baltimore, Atlanta and Miami. The fantasy playoffs have Fields facing Jacksonville, New Orleans, and New England as well.

While there is no guarantee Fields will start Week 10, or any other week this season, he’s worth an add in 2QB leagues. If he does play, he’ll be a viable start most weeks the rest of the season. If he doesn’t, you can dump him and move on.    

Tyler Shough, New Orleans Saints | Sleeper 3% | ESPN 0.3% | FAAB 2-4%

But Nate, New Orleans sucks, and now they benched Rattler for THIS guy?

Friends, they did. And thank goodness. Head Coach Kellen Moore finally fixed his egregious mistake – not rolling out his best QB to start Week 1.

Now, to be clear, the “best” QB bar wasn’t set very high by Rattler. The second-year rookie (I just call it like I see it) played admirably at times, but it was never “good.” His best game was Week 2 against an injury-ravaged 49ers defense. His worst came this past weekend against Tampa Bay, getting him the hook in the 3rd quarter in favor of actual rookie QB Tyler Shough.

You can joke all you want about Shough and his 15-year college football career. Lord knows I have. It doesn’t change the fact that he replaced Rattler with nearly identical results, though slightly better. Shough completed 17 of his 30 pass attempts, while Rattler completed 15 of 21; both threw interceptions, and the latter lost a fumble.

So, if they’re so similar, why does it matter? Simple; Shough came in cold and got the same results as a prepped, game-planned Rattler. Give Shough a week as “the” guy, and who knows what could happen? To be clear, Shough’s ceiling is sneaking into the realm of a mid-range QB2 by accident. More than likely, you’re rostering him to cover you on a bye week in a 2QB or Superflex league, and that’s okay. If more comes of Shough and this opportunity? We can talk about that when we get there.    

Running Backs:

NOTE: I would take any of these RBs over Cleveland RBs Jerome Ford or Dylan Sampson if Judkins were to miss time.

Isaiah Davis, New York Jets | Sleeper 32% | ESPN 7.9%  | 0-1% FAAB

This one is a little off the beaten path because the Jets have their bye in Week 9. What’s more, Davis is highly unlikely to be as productive as he was in Week 8 when he saw 12 touches in New York’s successful comeback bid against the Cincinnati Bengals.

But what’s not a fluke is Davis’ work in the receiving game. Isaiah has earned at least four targets in three of the Jets’ last four games. He hasn’t turned those into huge points, but there’s enough there that if you’re hurting at RB and just need “something” thanks to injuries/underperformers, he’s worth a spot. With his bye coming in Week 9, you can probably even sneak him onto your roster for free after waivers have run.

Tyrone Tracy, New York Giants | Sleeper 34% | ESPN 41.9% | 25-30% FAAB

Not like this. We weren’t supposed to have this happen to the New York Giants’ backfield. When the Giants’ battering ram of an RB had his foot facing the wrong way on Sunday, we knew it was likely very bad. As it turns out, Skattebo is done for the year. As one usually is when your foot goes in a completely different direction from your leg. So we’re back to Tyrone Tracy. He’s definitely not as exciting as Skattebo. Nor is he as devastating on the goalline. But he’ll be getting the work, and that’s not nothing when we’re in Week 9 and staring down the barrel of trying to make and excel in the playoffs.

Is he a high-upside player? No, not at this point. The Giants have lost too much firepower on offense for that. But ~15 touches/week is enough to be on that RB2/3 cusp at worst every week. If you’re hurting at RB, that’s worth a decent chunk of whatever FAAB you have left. You could convince me he’s worth more if you’re desperate enough, too. Pay whatever you need to pay if he were an every-week starter for you.

Tank Bigsby, Philadelphia Eagles | Sleeper 9% | ESPN 19.4% | 0-2% FAAB

This is more informative than “You need to rush out and pick up Tank Bigsby right now!” Yes, he rushed for over 100 yards against the Giants (sorry, Carly). Yes, he’s clearly Saquon Barkley‘s direct backup, and Barkley is dealing with a groin issue. However, Barkley and the Eagles say it’s minor and not a concern.

Even still, it’s important to note how well Bigsby did, even in limited touches in relief of Barkley. As we turn our eyes to the fantasy playoffs, handcuffing productive starters with backups who can step up if the starter misses time is a worthwhile hedge. If you have the roster space, he’s worth a “just in case” addition. I’d rather take a chance on him and be wrong about Barkley getting dinged up than pick up Tyrone Tracy if all he’ll do is sit on my bench, for instance. 

Brashard Smith, Kansas City Chiefs | Sleeper 35% | ESPN 12.5% | 3-5% FAAB

Look, I’m going to keep talking about Brashard Smith until he gets picked up enough that I can’t. Every week, we get a new soundbite from Patrick Mahomes or Andy Reid about how great a job Brashard is doing in picking up the offense. They clearly trust him as a receiving weapon, often splitting him out like he’s a WR. In fact, that’s primarily where he’s lined up for his 18 targets on the season.

The one thing that’s lacking for him right now is rushing attempts, but that’s far from a ‘him’ problem when it comes to Kansas City. It seems like no RB can get more than a handful of rushing attempts in a game, unless it’s Brashard Smith in garbage time. With that said, the return of Rashee Rice means they could be seeing a lot more garbage time from game to game. Again, Smith is one of those players who, if you wait until he’s broken out before you pick him up, you’re already too late. 

Tyjae Spears, Tennessee Titans | Sleeper 46% | ESPN 36.4% | 15-20% FAAB

This is probably the final week we see Spears in this section. Tyjae is not-so-slowly ramping up his workload and saw a season-high snap share of 63% in Week 8. The late-season RB flip hasn’t happened yet, but it sure feels like it’s coming as the Titans continue to circle the drain and look non-competitive in games. 

You probably don’t want to start Spears yet, but he’s definitely worth a hold. And he’s starting to see just enough work that you probably can start him if you need to. And I really hope you don’t need to, because Tennessee’s offense is rough to watch. Even so, it’s not like they were any better last year when he put up 20+ points in each week of the fantasy playoffs.

Samaje Perine, Cincinnati Bengals | Sleeper 11% | ESPN 5.9% | 2-3% FAAB

I will admit, I’ve kinda dropped the ball on this one. I’ve had my eye on him for a few weeks, but figured, “Nah, there’s no way this kind of production keeps up even if he is splitting 50/50 with Chase Brown.” My bad, y’all. I should have trusted my gut on this one. I’ve been watching a lot of the Bengals since the Joe Flacco trade, and since then, there’s been room in the running and short-passing games. Flacco’s willingness to throw the ball downfield and let the Bengals’ dynamic WRs make plays is opening up the running game.

Perine isn’t an overpowering athlete anymore in his age-30 season. Not that he was ever a great one. But he’s a trusted player on 3rd downs and in the 2-minute drill, so he sees the field a bunch. And while the nine carries, 94 yards, and a TD were all season highs, he usually sees at least 6-7 carries per game. It’s probably not exciting, but he’s a worthwhile pickup if you missed out on either Tyrone Tracy or Tyjae Spears. Or if you only have minimal bids to place.

Plus, I mean, c’mon, his beard is fantastic!

Wide Receivers:

Troy Franklin, Denver Broncos | 33% Sleeper | 42.2% ESPN | 5-7% FAAB

The long-held (and true) belief about the Denver Broncos’ pass-catching group is that it’s Courtland Sutton at the top, and then all the rest are a hodgepodge of players that rotate and cannibalize each other for the rest of the target share. While that is still true to an extent, the one player who has been able to escape it is Troy Franklin.

Franklin has seen 18 targets combined in the past two weeks, and in the Broncos’ 44-24 win over the Dallas Cowboys in Week 8, Franklin put up a 6-89 line on eight targets with two touchdowns. Not only that, but he’s run almost 80 percent of the team’s routes this season as Denver’s consistent second option. For a team that has been on fire offensively, consistently having a route floor while offering target-earning upside is a win-win. While some of the production can be spotty from time to time, the intent has been there all season to make Franklin a consistent fantasy option. He’s mostly been that, as he’s on pace for 111 targets this season.

Kayshon Boutte, New England Patriots | 53% Sleeper | 30.2% ESPN | 3-5% FAAB

While Drake Maye has been performing at an MVP-caliber level through eight games, there hasn’t been too much to pull from the fantasy side of things with his pass-catchers. Stefon Diggs has had his moments, but his route usage has been scaled back in recent weeks. Hunter Henry has averaged less than four targets per game in his last five games. Picking up the slack has been Kayshon Boutte, who has been New England’s most productive receiver lately.

Boutte has four touchdowns in his past three games and has run a bit hot on downfield efficiency. The target-earning side of things for Boutte admittedly hasn’t been great, but if Maye – who is also running hot on efficiency – is going to keep performing at this level, he’s going to need to bring other pass-catchers along for the ride. With two weeks of 20 percent or better target shares in the past three weeks, it’s possible that Boutte, who has run 76 percent of the team’s routes this season, can turn a corner for the 6-2 Patriots. He’s at least fantasy viable in the interim with bye weeks here, but could grow into a more stable option as the season soldiers on.

Chimere Dike, Tennessee Titans | 19% Sleeper | 4.3% ESPN | 3-5% FAAB

Asking somebody to roster a Tennessee Titans’ pass-catcher feels like pulling teeth, and trust me, I get it. It doesn’t make you feel great. The Titans fired their head coach and are seemingly running out the clock as they enter Week 9 of rookie quarterback Cam Ward‘s first season. That said, it’s still a professional football team, and there are still things worth noting, namely Chimere Dike.

A virtual unknown to most fantasy managers entering this season, Dike was a part-time player who has earned more and more routes each week. He’s been on a steady climb from just 29 percent in Week 4 to Week 8’s season high of 91 percent in their loss to the Indianapolis Colts. Dike has earned 12 targets combined, with 11 receptions, 163 yards, and a touchdown in the past two games as Tennessee’s most productive pass-catcher. The Titans have used Dike with short, manufactured touches as well as on vertical routes, so they’re showing a lot of effort in making him a focal point of the offense. With a runway for touches and a burgeoning opportunity, helped by the mutual release of Tyler Lockett, Dike is a solid add to fantasy rosters with the hope that he continues to develop a strong rapport with Ward.

Tight Ends:

Colston Loveland, Chicago Bears | 25% Sleeper | 24.1% ESPN | 3-5% FAAB

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Coming off a devastating loss to the Baltimore Ravens, the Chicago Bears will have a much easier matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals, whose defense is dead last at defending tight ends. This season, the Bengals have given up an average of 21.2 fantasy points to the tight end position (Half-PPR scoring) through Week 7. Loveland’s veteran teammate, Cole Kmet, is currently dealing with a back injury with no timeline for return. Colston Loveland’s targets are slowly increasing in this new offense, which shouldn’t be surprising, given the 1st round capital Bears head coach, Ben Johnson, invested in him. While Loveland has yet to exceed three catches, 38 yards, and has no touchdowns, he is a rookie who needs to be monitored at the very least. If you have the bench space to stash a tight end, then you should be able to get Loveland for cheap FAAB due to his lack of production so far. Treat Loveland as a TE2 with upside against the Bengals.

Ja’Tavion Sanders, Carolina Panthers | 5% Sleeper | 0.9% ESPN | 0-1% FAAB

This suggestion might make you throw up a little in your mouth, but hear me out! The Panthers are playing the Packers on Sunday. Through Week 7, the Packers’ defense is 3rd in most fantasy points given up to tight ends (16.3 per game in Half-PPR leagues). The Panthers may not be a team known for heavily involving their tight end in their offense since Greg Olsen retired. However, whether it’s Bryce Young or Andy Dalton throwing the football, Ja’Tavion Sanders has a safe floor of three targets, which he received this past Sunday against a tough Buffalo Bills defense. Sanders has yet to score a touchdown this year, but don’t let that scare you away. Fantasy points are difficult to achieve from the tight end position, in general. If you are ultra desperate for a tight end, consider grabbing Sanders for cheap! You might be able to get him for $0 FAAB dollars, if your league allows those bids. Treat Ja’Tavion Sanders as a desperate TE2 play.

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Defense/Special Teams (D/STs):

San Francisco 49ers | Sleeper 32% | ESPN 18.5% | FAAB 2-3%

This 49ers D/ST unit is still banged up, but this week brings some relief in the form of the equally banged-up New York Giants. It wasn’t bad enough that they were without WR Malik Nabers with a rookie QB in Jaxson Dart behind a banged-up offensive line. Oh no, they had to lose rookie phenom RB Cam Skattebo to a brutal ankle dislocation for the season, too. Bad news for the Giants’ offense is good news for the 49ers’ defense, however.

While Dart has performed admirably, a sans Skattebo world is about to harsh the vibe for the Ole’ Miss alum. San Francisco should have an easy time keeping scoring to a minimum while forcing Dart and company into mistakes, making them a solid defensive streamer for Week 9.  

Cincinnatti Bengals | Sleeper 30% | ESPN 17% | FAAB 0-1%

The Bengals’ defense, as you’ve probably heard, isn’t very good. Well, the truth is that it is true. However, that doesn’t mean that it can’t be good for your fantasy football squad, even if only for one day. 

This week, the Cincinnati D/ST unit is up against the Chicago Bears. If you’ve noticed, the Bears’ offense is also struggling. Second-year QB Caleb Williams is still trying to find his footing in the new Ben Johnson-schemed offense. The Bengals have an opportunity to get at Williams early and force mistakes, as both Baltimore and New Orleans have done to him over the last two weeks, resulting in two fumbles and two INTs.

This isn’t a sure-fire, boom play as a streaming defense this week. At this point in the season, few are. However, the Bengals are a decent option with upside in a positive matchup in Week 9. 

Kickers:

Riley Patterson, Miami Dolphins | Sleeper 1% | ESPN 0.4% | FAAB 0-1%

Veteran placekicker Riley Patterson has filled in admirably in the absence of incumbent kicker Jason Sanders. Since taking over in Week 2, Patterson has only missed one attempt, an extra point in Week 5 against the Chargers. This week sees Miami up against Baltimore, which is giving up the third-most fantasy points to kickers this season (12.2 FPPG). While he isn’t in a position to be fantasy relevant every week, Patterson is a solid streamer at the position for Week 9.

Andy Borregales, New England Patriots | Sleeper 2% | ESPN 9% | FAAB 0-1%

The Patriots’ big-legged rookie kicker, Andy Borregales from Miami (FL) University, has worked his way into fantasy relevance the past few weeks. After some early struggles — where the freshman leg missed two extra-point attempts and a field goal in his first two weeks — he has been perfect, including two kicks of 50 or more yards and two more over 40 yards. 

Since Week 4, Borregales is the K9, and Week 9 brings good luck. New England draws the Atlanta Falcons, who are giving up the sixth most fantasy points per game to kickers (11.1). Borregales is a solid and inexpensive kicker streaming option in Week 9 who could become a permanent lineup fixture down the line.  

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You did it! You survived Bye-Mageddon. The worst is behind us…sort of. The injury demon has struck again. Right before Week 8 kicked off, managers thought they had their lineups set, only for a key player to be ruled out at the last minute, throwing rosters into chaos. Between surprise inactives and new injury updates, plenty of teams were left scrambling and praying for mercy.

If you’re one of the many left picking up the pieces, the waiver wire is your lifeline this week. Whether you’re hunting for a short-term bye week replacement, a breakout stash, or just someone who can get you through another Sunday without heartbreak, we’ve got you covered. Let’s look at the top pickups heading into Week 9 that can help steady the ship or even spark a midseason turnaround.

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Quarterbacks:

Justin Fields, New York Jets | Sleeper 43% | ESPN 50.1% | FAAB 5-7%

It’s Week 9 of the NFL season, and you’re going to find viable options on the fantasy football waiver wire are dwindling, even in leagues with shallower benches. This problem is especially present at QB. And, while we don’t know if Jets’ QB Justin Fields will be the starter moving forward, he presents the most upside at the position among available signal callers. 

The 2025 campaign has been a boom-or-bust one for the veteran QB. He has four games of 22 or more fantasy points, and three with less than five. This past week, Fields played well, though it was against a weak Cincinnati defense. He wasn’t asked to do much, throwing the ball 32 times and rushing only 11, logging one lone passing TD.

The Jets are on bye this week, but after the break, they have favorable matchups for Fields – if he starts – against New England, Baltimore, Atlanta and Miami. The fantasy playoffs have Fields facing Jacksonville, New Orleans, and New England as well.

While there is no guarantee Fields will start Week 10, or any other week this season, he’s worth an add in 2QB leagues. If he does play, he’ll be a viable start most weeks the rest of the season. If he doesn’t, you can dump him and move on.    

Tyler Shough, New Orleans Saints | Sleeper 3% | ESPN 0.3% | FAAB 2-4%

But Nate, New Orleans sucks, and now they benched Rattler for THIS guy?

Friends, they did. And thank goodness. Head Coach Kellen Moore finally fixed his egregious mistake – not rolling out his best QB to start Week 1.

Now, to be clear, the “best” QB bar wasn’t set very high by Rattler. The second-year rookie (I just call it like I see it) played admirably at times, but it was never “good.” His best game was Week 2 against an injury-ravaged 49ers defense. His worst came this past weekend against Tampa Bay, getting him the hook in the 3rd quarter in favor of actual rookie QB Tyler Shough.

You can joke all you want about Shough and his 15-year college football career. Lord knows I have. It doesn’t change the fact that he replaced Rattler with nearly identical results, though slightly better. Shough completed 17 of his 30 pass attempts, while Rattler completed 15 of 21; both threw interceptions, and the latter lost a fumble.

So, if they’re so similar, why does it matter? Simple; Shough came in cold and got the same results as a prepped, game-planned Rattler. Give Shough a week as “the” guy, and who knows what could happen? To be clear, Shough’s ceiling is sneaking into the realm of a mid-range QB2 by accident. More than likely, you’re rostering him to cover you on a bye week in a 2QB or Superflex league, and that’s okay. If more comes of Shough and this opportunity? We can talk about that when we get there.    

Running Backs:

NOTE: I would take any of these RBs over Cleveland RBs Jerome Ford or Dylan Sampson if Judkins were to miss time.

Isaiah Davis, New York Jets | Sleeper 32% | ESPN 7.9%  | 0-1% FAAB

This one is a little off the beaten path because the Jets have their bye in Week 9. What’s more, Davis is highly unlikely to be as productive as he was in Week 8 when he saw 12 touches in New York’s successful comeback bid against the Cincinnati Bengals.

But what’s not a fluke is Davis’ work in the receiving game. Isaiah has earned at least four targets in three of the Jets’ last four games. He hasn’t turned those into huge points, but there’s enough there that if you’re hurting at RB and just need “something” thanks to injuries/underperformers, he’s worth a spot. With his bye coming in Week 9, you can probably even sneak him onto your roster for free after waivers have run.

Tyrone Tracy, New York Giants | Sleeper 34% | ESPN 41.9% | 25-30% FAAB

Not like this. We weren’t supposed to have this happen to the New York Giants’ backfield. When the Giants’ battering ram of an RB had his foot facing the wrong way on Sunday, we knew it was likely very bad. As it turns out, Skattebo is done for the year. As one usually is when your foot goes in a completely different direction from your leg. So we’re back to Tyrone Tracy. He’s definitely not as exciting as Skattebo. Nor is he as devastating on the goalline. But he’ll be getting the work, and that’s not nothing when we’re in Week 9 and staring down the barrel of trying to make and excel in the playoffs.

Is he a high-upside player? No, not at this point. The Giants have lost too much firepower on offense for that. But ~15 touches/week is enough to be on that RB2/3 cusp at worst every week. If you’re hurting at RB, that’s worth a decent chunk of whatever FAAB you have left. You could convince me he’s worth more if you’re desperate enough, too. Pay whatever you need to pay if he were an every-week starter for you.

Tank Bigsby, Philadelphia Eagles | Sleeper 9% | ESPN 19.4% | 0-2% FAAB

This is more informative than “You need to rush out and pick up Tank Bigsby right now!” Yes, he rushed for over 100 yards against the Giants (sorry, Carly). Yes, he’s clearly Saquon Barkley‘s direct backup, and Barkley is dealing with a groin issue. However, Barkley and the Eagles say it’s minor and not a concern.

Even still, it’s important to note how well Bigsby did, even in limited touches in relief of Barkley. As we turn our eyes to the fantasy playoffs, handcuffing productive starters with backups who can step up if the starter misses time is a worthwhile hedge. If you have the roster space, he’s worth a “just in case” addition. I’d rather take a chance on him and be wrong about Barkley getting dinged up than pick up Tyrone Tracy if all he’ll do is sit on my bench, for instance. 

Brashard Smith, Kansas City Chiefs | Sleeper 35% | ESPN 12.5% | 3-5% FAAB

Look, I’m going to keep talking about Brashard Smith until he gets picked up enough that I can’t. Every week, we get a new soundbite from Patrick Mahomes or Andy Reid about how great a job Brashard is doing in picking up the offense. They clearly trust him as a receiving weapon, often splitting him out like he’s a WR. In fact, that’s primarily where he’s lined up for his 18 targets on the season.

The one thing that’s lacking for him right now is rushing attempts, but that’s far from a ‘him’ problem when it comes to Kansas City. It seems like no RB can get more than a handful of rushing attempts in a game, unless it’s Brashard Smith in garbage time. With that said, the return of Rashee Rice means they could be seeing a lot more garbage time from game to game. Again, Smith is one of those players who, if you wait until he’s broken out before you pick him up, you’re already too late. 

Tyjae Spears, Tennessee Titans | Sleeper 46% | ESPN 36.4% | 15-20% FAAB

This is probably the final week we see Spears in this section. Tyjae is not-so-slowly ramping up his workload and saw a season-high snap share of 63% in Week 8. The late-season RB flip hasn’t happened yet, but it sure feels like it’s coming as the Titans continue to circle the drain and look non-competitive in games. 

You probably don’t want to start Spears yet, but he’s definitely worth a hold. And he’s starting to see just enough work that you probably can start him if you need to. And I really hope you don’t need to, because Tennessee’s offense is rough to watch. Even so, it’s not like they were any better last year when he put up 20+ points in each week of the fantasy playoffs.

Samaje Perine, Cincinnati Bengals | Sleeper 11% | ESPN 5.9% | 2-3% FAAB

I will admit, I’ve kinda dropped the ball on this one. I’ve had my eye on him for a few weeks, but figured, “Nah, there’s no way this kind of production keeps up even if he is splitting 50/50 with Chase Brown.” My bad, y’all. I should have trusted my gut on this one. I’ve been watching a lot of the Bengals since the Joe Flacco trade, and since then, there’s been room in the running and short-passing games. Flacco’s willingness to throw the ball downfield and let the Bengals’ dynamic WRs make plays is opening up the running game.

Perine isn’t an overpowering athlete anymore in his age-30 season. Not that he was ever a great one. But he’s a trusted player on 3rd downs and in the 2-minute drill, so he sees the field a bunch. And while the nine carries, 94 yards, and a TD were all season highs, he usually sees at least 6-7 carries per game. It’s probably not exciting, but he’s a worthwhile pickup if you missed out on either Tyrone Tracy or Tyjae Spears. Or if you only have minimal bids to place.

Plus, I mean, c’mon, his beard is fantastic!

Wide Receivers:

Troy Franklin, Denver Broncos | 33% Sleeper | 42.2% ESPN | 5-7% FAAB

The long-held (and true) belief about the Denver Broncos’ pass-catching group is that it’s Courtland Sutton at the top, and then all the rest are a hodgepodge of players that rotate and cannibalize each other for the rest of the target share. While that is still true to an extent, the one player who has been able to escape it is Troy Franklin.

Franklin has seen 18 targets combined in the past two weeks, and in the Broncos’ 44-24 win over the Dallas Cowboys in Week 8, Franklin put up a 6-89 line on eight targets with two touchdowns. Not only that, but he’s run almost 80 percent of the team’s routes this season as Denver’s consistent second option. For a team that has been on fire offensively, consistently having a route floor while offering target-earning upside is a win-win. While some of the production can be spotty from time to time, the intent has been there all season to make Franklin a consistent fantasy option. He’s mostly been that, as he’s on pace for 111 targets this season.

Kayshon Boutte, New England Patriots | 53% Sleeper | 30.2% ESPN | 3-5% FAAB

While Drake Maye has been performing at an MVP-caliber level through eight games, there hasn’t been too much to pull from the fantasy side of things with his pass-catchers. Stefon Diggs has had his moments, but his route usage has been scaled back in recent weeks. Hunter Henry has averaged less than four targets per game in his last five games. Picking up the slack has been Kayshon Boutte, who has been New England’s most productive receiver lately.

Boutte has four touchdowns in his past three games and has run a bit hot on downfield efficiency. The target-earning side of things for Boutte admittedly hasn’t been great, but if Maye – who is also running hot on efficiency – is going to keep performing at this level, he’s going to need to bring other pass-catchers along for the ride. With two weeks of 20 percent or better target shares in the past three weeks, it’s possible that Boutte, who has run 76 percent of the team’s routes this season, can turn a corner for the 6-2 Patriots. He’s at least fantasy viable in the interim with bye weeks here, but could grow into a more stable option as the season soldiers on.

Chimere Dike, Tennessee Titans | 19% Sleeper | 4.3% ESPN | 3-5% FAAB

Asking somebody to roster a Tennessee Titans’ pass-catcher feels like pulling teeth, and trust me, I get it. It doesn’t make you feel great. The Titans fired their head coach and are seemingly running out the clock as they enter Week 9 of rookie quarterback Cam Ward‘s first season. That said, it’s still a professional football team, and there are still things worth noting, namely Chimere Dike.

A virtual unknown to most fantasy managers entering this season, Dike was a part-time player who has earned more and more routes each week. He’s been on a steady climb from just 29 percent in Week 4 to Week 8’s season high of 91 percent in their loss to the Indianapolis Colts. Dike has earned 12 targets combined, with 11 receptions, 163 yards, and a touchdown in the past two games as Tennessee’s most productive pass-catcher. The Titans have used Dike with short, manufactured touches as well as on vertical routes, so they’re showing a lot of effort in making him a focal point of the offense. With a runway for touches and a burgeoning opportunity, helped by the mutual release of Tyler Lockett, Dike is a solid add to fantasy rosters with the hope that he continues to develop a strong rapport with Ward.

Tight Ends:

Colston Loveland, Chicago Bears | 25% Sleeper | 24.1% ESPN | 3-5% FAAB

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Coming off a devastating loss to the Baltimore Ravens, the Chicago Bears will have a much easier matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals, whose defense is dead last at defending tight ends. This season, the Bengals have given up an average of 21.2 fantasy points to the tight end position (Half-PPR scoring) through Week 7. Loveland’s veteran teammate, Cole Kmet, is currently dealing with a back injury with no timeline for return. Colston Loveland’s targets are slowly increasing in this new offense, which shouldn’t be surprising, given the 1st round capital Bears head coach, Ben Johnson, invested in him. While Loveland has yet to exceed three catches, 38 yards, and has no touchdowns, he is a rookie who needs to be monitored at the very least. If you have the bench space to stash a tight end, then you should be able to get Loveland for cheap FAAB due to his lack of production so far. Treat Loveland as a TE2 with upside against the Bengals.

Ja’Tavion Sanders, Carolina Panthers | 5% Sleeper | 0.9% ESPN | 0-1% FAAB

This suggestion might make you throw up a little in your mouth, but hear me out! The Panthers are playing the Packers on Sunday. Through Week 7, the Packers’ defense is 3rd in most fantasy points given up to tight ends (16.3 per game in Half-PPR leagues). The Panthers may not be a team known for heavily involving their tight end in their offense since Greg Olsen retired. However, whether it’s Bryce Young or Andy Dalton throwing the football, Ja’Tavion Sanders has a safe floor of three targets, which he received this past Sunday against a tough Buffalo Bills defense. Sanders has yet to score a touchdown this year, but don’t let that scare you away. Fantasy points are difficult to achieve from the tight end position, in general. If you are ultra desperate for a tight end, consider grabbing Sanders for cheap! You might be able to get him for $0 FAAB dollars, if your league allows those bids. Treat Ja’Tavion Sanders as a desperate TE2 play.

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Defense/Special Teams (D/STs):

San Francisco 49ers | Sleeper 32% | ESPN 18.5% | FAAB 2-3%

This 49ers D/ST unit is still banged up, but this week brings some relief in the form of the equally banged-up New York Giants. It wasn’t bad enough that they were without WR Malik Nabers with a rookie QB in Jaxson Dart behind a banged-up offensive line. Oh no, they had to lose rookie phenom RB Cam Skattebo to a brutal ankle dislocation for the season, too. Bad news for the Giants’ offense is good news for the 49ers’ defense, however.

While Dart has performed admirably, a sans Skattebo world is about to harsh the vibe for the Ole’ Miss alum. San Francisco should have an easy time keeping scoring to a minimum while forcing Dart and company into mistakes, making them a solid defensive streamer for Week 9.  

Cincinnatti Bengals | Sleeper 30% | ESPN 17% | FAAB 0-1%

The Bengals’ defense, as you’ve probably heard, isn’t very good. Well, the truth is that it is true. However, that doesn’t mean that it can’t be good for your fantasy football squad, even if only for one day. 

This week, the Cincinnati D/ST unit is up against the Chicago Bears. If you’ve noticed, the Bears’ offense is also struggling. Second-year QB Caleb Williams is still trying to find his footing in the new Ben Johnson-schemed offense. The Bengals have an opportunity to get at Williams early and force mistakes, as both Baltimore and New Orleans have done to him over the last two weeks, resulting in two fumbles and two INTs.

This isn’t a sure-fire, boom play as a streaming defense this week. At this point in the season, few are. However, the Bengals are a decent option with upside in a positive matchup in Week 9. 

Kickers:

Riley Patterson, Miami Dolphins | Sleeper 1% | ESPN 0.4% | FAAB 0-1%

Veteran placekicker Riley Patterson has filled in admirably in the absence of incumbent kicker Jason Sanders. Since taking over in Week 2, Patterson has only missed one attempt, an extra point in Week 5 against the Chargers. This week sees Miami up against Baltimore, which is giving up the third-most fantasy points to kickers this season (12.2 FPPG). While he isn’t in a position to be fantasy relevant every week, Patterson is a solid streamer at the position for Week 9.

Andy Borregales, New England Patriots | Sleeper 2% | ESPN 9% | FAAB 0-1%

The Patriots’ big-legged rookie kicker, Andy Borregales from Miami (FL) University, has worked his way into fantasy relevance the past few weeks. After some early struggles — where the freshman leg missed two extra-point attempts and a field goal in his first two weeks — he has been perfect, including two kicks of 50 or more yards and two more over 40 yards. 

Since Week 4, Borregales is the K9, and Week 9 brings good luck. New England draws the Atlanta Falcons, who are giving up the sixth most fantasy points per game to kickers (11.1). Borregales is a solid and inexpensive kicker streaming option in Week 9 who could become a permanent lineup fixture down the line.  

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By Published On: October 27th, 2025

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