Fantasy Football Week 9: Waiver Wire Targets and Injury Updates

Fantasy Football Week 9: Waiver Wire Targets and Injury Updates

FantasyLife outlined key injury news, trade-deadline considerations and player start-sit recommendations for Week 9 matchups on 8 November, updating its weekly fantasy-football outlook. Earlier in the week, FantasyPros said rookie running backs Mike Washington Jr. and Kaelon Black were the most sought-after waiver-wire targets for Week 9. Yahoo Sports analyst Justin Boone highlighted Washington Jr.

, Malik Willis and Emmett Johnson as priority adds. FantasyLife’s utilization report noted emerging backs such as Jonah Coleman and Bhayshul Tuten. CBS Sports reported that Washington Jr. had surged ahead of Ashton Jeanty in the Las Vegas Raiders’ backfield, becoming a leading waiver-wire pickup.

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November 08, 2026
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Fantasy Football Week 9: Injury Updates, Trade Deadline Advice and Player Recommendations
Fantasy Football Week 9: Injury Updates, Trade Deadline Advice and Player Recommendations

FantasyLife • 08 Nov 12:00

Fantasy Life outlines key injury news, trade deadline considerations and player start/sit suggestions for Week 9 matchups.

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November 03, 2026
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Mike Washington Jr. emerges as top Week 9 waiver wire target for Raiders
Mike Washington Jr. emerges as top Week 9 waiver wire target for Raiders

CBS Sports • 03 Nov 17:03

Running back Mike Washington Jr. surged ahead of Ashton Jeanty in Las Vegas' backfield and is now a leading fantasy waiver wire pickup for Week 9.

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Fantasy Football Utilization Report Highlights Week 8 Performances and Week 9 Outlook
Fantasy Football Utilization Report Highlights Week 8 Performances and Week 9 Outlook

FantasyLife • 03 Nov 02:35

Analyst Dwain McFarland reviews key fantasy football trends from Week 8, focusing on emerging backs like Jonah Coleman and Bhayshul Tuten, and outlines waiver-wire targets for Week 9.

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November 02, 2026
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Fantasy football waiver wire: top RB and QB options for Week 9
Fantasy football waiver wire: top RB and QB options for Week 9

Yahoo Sports • 02 Nov 18:25

Analyst Justin Boone highlights several running backs, quarterbacks and other players available on the waiver wire for Week 9, noting Mike Washington Jr., Malik Willis and Emmett Johnson as priority adds.

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Week 9 Fantasy Football Waiver Wire: Top Running Back Targets and Value Picks
Week 9 Fantasy Football Waiver Wire: Top Running Back Targets and Value Picks

FantasyPros • 02 Nov 12:21

Rookie running backs Mike Washington Jr. and Kaelon Black emerge as the most sought-after waiver additions for Week 9, while several veterans are flagged as drop candidates.

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