Deep-League Waiver Wire Pickups — Week 9

The obvious pickups are already taken. These options are rostered in 20% or fewer ESPN and Yahoo leagues and still have a usable weekly positional rank. Separate short-term cover from players with a stronger rest-of-season outlook.

2026 season · 12-team redraft PPR · 1QB · Rankings/ownership last fetched Nov 6, 11:11 AM EST

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RB pickups

Ordered by weekly RB consensus. 20% rostered or less; known out, doubtful, reserve-list, suspended and bye-week players are excluded.

Kendre Miller RB · NO

Short-term cover

Week 9 consensus RB42; rest-of-season RB53. Treat this as a weekly replacement and reassess after the games.

Week 9
RB42
Rest of season
RB53
Rostered
20%
Projected PPR
9.1 pts

Weekly expert range: RB31–RB60. Full start/sit outlook →

Austin Ekeler RB · WAS

Short-term cover

Week 9 consensus RB44; rest-of-season RB64. Treat this as a weekly replacement and reassess after the games.

Week 9
RB44
Rest of season
RB64
Rostered
3%
Projected PPR
7.5 pts

Weekly expert range: RB34–RB62. Full start/sit outlook →

Elijah Mitchell RB · PHI

Short-term cover

Week 9 consensus RB44; rest-of-season RB88. Treat this as a weekly replacement and reassess after the games.

Week 9
RB44
Rest of season
RB88
Rostered
9%
Projected PPR
6.9 pts

Weekly expert range: RB39–RB52. Full start/sit outlook →

Seth McGowan RB · IND

Short-term cover

Week 9 consensus RB46; rest-of-season RB50. Treat this as a weekly replacement and reassess after the games.

Week 9
RB46
Rest of season
RB50
Rostered
19%
Projected PPR
5.3 pts

Weekly expert range: RB39–RB52. Full start/sit outlook →

Justice Hill RB · BAL

Short-term cover

Week 9 consensus RB47; rest-of-season RB65. Treat this as a weekly replacement and reassess after the games.

Week 9
RB47
Rest of season
RB65
Rostered
7%
Projected PPR
6.8 pts

Weekly expert range: RB37–RB54. Full start/sit outlook →

Samaje Perine RB · CIN

Short-term cover

Week 9 consensus RB47; rest-of-season RB56. Treat this as a weekly replacement and reassess after the games.

Week 9
RB47
Rest of season
RB56
Rostered
11%
Projected PPR
6.1 pts

Weekly expert range: RB42–RB51. Full start/sit outlook →

WR pickups

Ordered by weekly WR consensus. 20% rostered or less; known out, doubtful, reserve-list, suspended and bye-week players are excluded.

Antonio Williams WR · WAS

Short-term cover

Week 9 consensus WR42; rest-of-season WR50. Treat this as a weekly replacement and reassess after the games.

Week 9
WR42
Rest of season
WR50
Rostered
20%
Projected PPR
9.3 pts

Weekly expert range: WR37–WR47. Full start/sit outlook →

Jahan Dotson WR · ATL

Short-term cover

Week 9 consensus WR52; rest-of-season WR96. Treat this as a weekly replacement and reassess after the games.

Week 9
WR52
Rest of season
WR96
Rostered
4%
Projected PPR
7.6 pts

Weekly expert range: WR47–WR61. Full start/sit outlook →

Efton Chism III WR · NE

Short-term cover

Week 9 consensus WR55; rest-of-season WR87. Treat this as a weekly replacement and reassess after the games.

Week 9
WR55
Rest of season
WR87
Rostered
3%
Projected PPR
7.3 pts

Weekly expert range: WR48–WR77. Full start/sit outlook →

Tre' Harris WR · LAC

Short-term cover

Week 9 consensus WR56; rest-of-season WR63. Treat this as a weekly replacement and reassess after the games.

Week 9
WR56
Rest of season
WR63
Rostered
4%
Projected PPR
6.8 pts

Weekly expert range: WR51–WR66. Full start/sit outlook →

Treylon Burks WR · WAS

Short-term cover

Week 9 consensus WR57; rest-of-season WR95. Treat this as a weekly replacement and reassess after the games. An injury flag remains: check the latest report before using a claim.

Week 9
WR57
Rest of season
WR95
Rostered
6%
Projected PPR
6.9 pts

Weekly expert range: WR50–WR76. Injury report: QUESTIONABLE. Full start/sit outlook →

Darius Cooper WR · PHI

Short-term cover

Week 9 consensus WR57; rest-of-season WR100. Treat this as a weekly replacement and reassess after the games.

Week 9
WR57
Rest of season
WR100
Rostered
6%
Projected PPR
7.5 pts

Weekly expert range: WR50–WR75. Full start/sit outlook →

TE pickups

Ordered by weekly TE consensus. 20% rostered or less; known out, doubtful, reserve-list, suspended and bye-week players are excluded.

Greg Dulcich TE · MIA

Short-term cover

Week 9 consensus TE17; rest-of-season TE23. Treat this as a weekly replacement and reassess after the games.

Week 9
TE17
Rest of season
TE23
Rostered
9%
Projected PPR
9.0 pts

Weekly expert range: TE13–TE22. Full start/sit outlook →

Michael Mayer TE · LV

Short-term cover

Week 9 consensus TE20; rest-of-season TE23. Treat this as a weekly replacement and reassess after the games.

Week 9
TE20
Rest of season
TE23
Rostered
13%
Projected PPR
8.0 pts

Weekly expert range: TE16–TE24. Full start/sit outlook →

Tyler Higbee TE · LAR

Short-term cover

Week 9 consensus TE21; rest-of-season TE28. Treat this as a weekly replacement and reassess after the games.

Week 9
TE21
Rest of season
TE28
Rostered
11%
Projected PPR
6.8 pts

Weekly expert range: TE18–TE24. Full start/sit outlook →

Eli Raridon TE · NE

Short-term cover

Week 9 consensus TE21; rest-of-season TE32. Treat this as a weekly replacement and reassess after the games.

Week 9
TE21
Rest of season
TE32
Rostered
3%
Projected PPR
8.7 pts

Weekly expert range: TE13–TE26. Full start/sit outlook →

QB pickups

Ordered by weekly QB consensus. 20% rostered or less; known out, doubtful, reserve-list, suspended and bye-week players are excluded.

Drew Lock QB · SEA

Short-term cover

Week 9 consensus QB20; rest-of-season QB48. Treat this as a weekly replacement and reassess after the games.

Week 9
QB20
Rest of season
QB48
Rostered
7%
Projected PPR
16.9 pts

Weekly expert range: QB15–QB28. Full start/sit outlook →

Carson Wentz QB · MIN

Short-term cover

Week 9 consensus QB23; rest-of-season QB40. Treat this as a weekly replacement and reassess after the games.

Week 9
QB23
Rest of season
QB40
Rostered
3%
Projected PPR
14.4 pts

Weekly expert range: QB15–QB28. Full start/sit outlook →

Daniel Jones QB · IND

Short-term cover

Week 9 consensus QB24; rest-of-season QB29. Treat this as a weekly replacement and reassess after the games.

Week 9
QB24
Rest of season
QB29
Rostered
18%
Projected PPR
15.1 pts

Weekly expert range: QB21–QB27. Full start/sit outlook →

Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros Rostered percentages are the ESPN + Yahoo average. Check the latest injury report before kickoff.

How to use this board

Look within the position you need: a QB rank is not comparable to a WR rank. The availability filter is 20% rostered or less, with weekly limits of QB24, RB60, WR72 and TE24. A low rostered percentage does not establish a breakout role. Use the ROS column to distinguish a weekly patch from a possible longer hold.

Selections use positive, available weekly and ROS positional ranks and known ownership. The longer-term value label uses ROS top-12 QB/TE or top-36 RB/WR. Rankings, ownership and the injury snapshot must have been fetched within 48 hours of this page build. The page refreshes with the scheduled site rebuild; status can change between builds. No workload or FAAB bid is inferred from a ranking.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How are the Week 9 options selected?
The shortlist combines weekly and rest-of-season positional consensus with FantasyPros rostered percentages. Known unavailable players and players on bye are excluded. Missing ownership or either rank prevents a recommendation; questionable players may remain and carry a status warning.
Are these players available in my league?
Rostered percentage is FantasyPros' ESPN and Yahoo average. It is not Sleeper ownership, and it does not measure availability specifically in deep leagues. Check your league's player pool before submitting a claim.
Does this apply to superflex or dynasty?
The default is 12-team redraft PPR with one starting quarterback. Superflex increases quarterback scarcity; tight end premium, extra starters and deep benches also change replacement value. Dynasty and keeper decisions require longer-term context that this board does not model.
What should I check before making a move?
Confirm the latest injury status, your player's game time, roster eligibility and the actual replacement available. Weekly and ROS ranks measure expert preference, not guaranteed points. A wide best-to-worst range means experts disagree; it is not a scoring floor or ceiling.