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After the bloodbath of Week 8, we were shown mercy in Week 9 with a relatively light week of injuries. Thank goodness, because the waiver wire is once again light on potential impact players.
Before we unlock the mall doors and let the customers rush in, let’s make note of who’s not included in this week’s waiver article. The following notable players are excluded because their rostership in Yahoo Leagues exceeds our 50% cutoff, but these guys are well worth your attention if they happen to be available in your league. (Rostership percentages are included in parentheses.)
Tyler Allgeier (54%), Kadarius Toney (57%), Devin Duvernay (53%), Michael Gallup (53%), Wan’Dale Robinson (53%), Darnell Mooney (51%), Robert Tonyan (51%)
All right, let’s check out some of the candidates for those valuable roster spots.
Week 9 Waiver Wire Grade: C-
(Rostership percentages are based on Yahoo leagues, Recommended FAAB bids are based on a $100 budget.)
- Surprises & Takeaways From Week 8
- Erickson’s Rapid Reactions to Week 8
- Fantasy Football Heat Index
- Fantasy Football Panic Meter
Week 9 Waiver Wire Rankings
Running Backs
Written by Bo McBrayer
Kenyan Drake (RB – BAL): 31% rostered
- Next opponents: @NO, BYE, CAR
- True value: $14
- Desperate need: $23
- Budget-minded: $6
Analysis: I know it’s gross, but Drake has succeeded in this Baltimore rushing attack and will likely continue to for the foreseeable future. Gus Edwards tweaked his hamstring in Week 8, which unleashed Drake for his second strong performance in three weeks. J.K. Dobbins is not due back for a few more weeks, and Justice Hill has not been heavily involved. Ignore the negative connotation around Drake’s name. He is somehow the most prized RB available leading up to Week 9.
Latavius Murray (RB – DEN): 40% rostered
- Next opponents: BYE, @TEN, LV
- True value: $11
- Desperate need: $18
- Budget-minded: $4
Analysis: The RB landscape on waivers this season resembles a post-apocalyptic wasteland, but fantasy managers must remember it’s the same story for everyone. Although probably the least sexy name on this list, Murray has a defined role in Denver’s post-Javonte backfield committee. He is rotating with Melvin Gordon but has been more trustworthy at the goal line. The Broncos’ offense has been atrocious, but if anyone can find paydirt for Denver, I’d bet Murray over Russ the cringe factory.
Rachaad White (RB – TB): 30% rostered
- Next opponents: LAR, SEA, BYE
- True value: $9
- Desperate need: $16
- Budget-minded: $3
Analysis: The Buccaneers are a mess. Tom Brady has not been on the same page with his makeshift offensive line, and Leonard Fournette has not found much room to work with. The rookie White has spelled Fournette for seven touches in each of the last two games, both losses. He is certainly a candidate for a continuously growing role, especially if the team continues to struggle and wishes to manage Lenny’s workload in a disappointing season so far. White’s receiving chops and dynamic open-field ability makes him worth rostering in hopes of falling into a future flex starter.
Isiah Pacheco (RB – KC): 34% rostered
- Next opponents: TEN, JAX, @LAC
- True value: $8
- Desperate need: $14
- Budget-minded: $2
Analysis: The continuous improvement from Pacheco has impressed Andy Reid and the staff in Kansas City enough to name him the “starting RB.” That means virtually nothing in the NFL, but the rookie from Rutgers is a home run hitter with a favorable upcoming schedule. The Chiefs are coming off their bye week, so a nice little bump in touches could be in store for Pacheco as Reid weaves him more into the gameplan. Any piece of this offense tends to pay off at cost, and the trade for Kadarius Toney is a distraction that could reduce Pacheco’s price.
Caleb Huntley (RB – ATL): 4% rostered
- Next opponents: LAC, @CAR, CHI
- True value: $7
- Desperate need: $12
- Budget-minded: $2
Analysis: The split between Huntley and rookie Tyler Allgeier was back to virtually even again in Week 8, with Huntley breaking loose for 91 yards on his 16 carries. The Falcons will try to run the hell out of the ball every week. It remains to be seen whether Cordarrelle Patterson will be good to go in Week 9. If not, Huntley and Allgeier are set up in a smash spot versus the Chargers’ putrid run defense.
Stash Candidates: Kyren Williams, Jaylen Warren, James Cook, D’Ernest Johnson, JaMycal Hasty, Dontrell Hilliard, Alexander Mattison
Similar to Rashaad White, Kyren Williams and James Cook are talented rookie RBs with strong receiving traits, and they stand to benefit from an increased workload as the season progresses. Williams is reportedly beloved by the McVay staff and could contribute immediately upon his activation from the IR.
The Cleveland Browns are receptive to trade offers for Kareem Hunt, potentially opening a window of opportunity for D’Ernest Johnson. If Hunt is dealt, Johnson immediately becomes a decent flex option in a RB-friendly Cleveland offense that will become more explosive once Deshaun Watson returns from suspension.
JaMycal Hasty, Jaylen Warren, Dontrell Hilliard and Alexander Mattison are each getting some rotational work behind the starters on their respective teams but need an injury to become fantasy-relevant. Only Hilliard has shown explosive potential as a standalone option, but it’s complete guesswork as to which weeks he will shine alongside Derrick Henry.
Wide Receivers
Written by Derek Brown
Rondale Moore (ARI): 35% rostered
- Next opponents: SEA, @LAR, SF
- True value: $6
- Desperate need: $9
- Budget-minded: $4
Analysis: Moore has seen at least an 18.1% target share in three of his last four games. Moore walked away from Week 8 with eight targets, seven grabs, 92 receiving yards and one touchdown. Only Moore and DeAndre Hopkins were full-time receivers in the Cardinals’ offense. With Hopkins back in the fold, Kyler Murray has looked revitalized. Moore can be a steady WR3 down the stretch with weekly WR2 upside if Murray continues dealing.
Garrett Wilson (NYJ): 47% rostered
- Next opponents: BUF, BYE, @NE
- True value: $5
- Desperate need: $8
- Budget-minded: $3
Analysis: Wilson’s 115-yard day in Week 8 was his first game with more than 50 receiving yards since Week 3. Wilson saw a 17.0% target share, finishing tied for second on the team in targets while leading the way in receiving yardage. Without Breece Hall to lean on and playing from behind, the Jets couldn’t turtle in this game. They were forced to let Zach Wilson throw the ball, which is great for Garrett Wilson, as they have drained the passing volume from this offense in previous weeks. Garrett Wilson‘s talent shouldn’t be questioned, but with his quarterback struggling weekly and the team looking to hide him if they can get a lead, it’s shaky ground. Don’t overpay to get Garrett Wilson on your team, as this could turn south again as soon as Week 9. The upcoming matchups are no cakewalk, either.
Romeo Doubs (GB): 46% rostered
- Next opponents: @DET, DAL, TEN
- True value: $5
- Desperate need: $8
- Budget-minded: $3
Analysis: At least for the time being, it looks like Doubs is back in the good graces of the infallible Aaron Rodgers. Doubs led the team with a 23.3% target share and 62 receiving yards (one touchdown) in Week 8. Doubs has DET and TEN upcoming, which are secondaries that he can burn. If Doubs is out there in your league, and you’re hurting at wide receiver or looking for upside, I have no issue with you spending aggressively to acquire his services (~$10-12).
Alec Pierce (IND): 41% rostered
- Next opponents: @NE, @LV, PHI
- True value: $3
- Desperate need: $5
- Budget-minded: $1
Analysis: After seeing a spike in playing time in his last game, Pierce was again reduced to a part-time role in Week 9. He did garner a 21.7% target share, but he only played 56.8% of the snaps while running a route on 82.6% of Sam Ehlinger‘s passing attempts. Pierce did lead the team with 65 receiving yards and finished with his third game of the season above 3.00 yards per route run. With questionable quarterback play and the team determined to work Michael Strachan in, Pierce has warts, but he is also a player with immense talent who operates as the team’s primary downfield threat.
Marquez Valdes-Scantling (KC): 34% rostered
- Next opponents: TEN, JAC, @LAC
- True value: $2
- Desperate need: $4
- Budget-minded: $1
Analysis: Valdes-Scantling has surpassed 63 receiving yards and 1.9 yards per route run in three of his last four games. In Week 7, he saw his highest aDOT of the season (26.3). If the Chiefs have moved him back to his more customary field-stretching role, Valdes-Scantling will be a high-upside flex in Week 9. While the Titans’ secondary shut down Davis Mills in Week 8, it won’t be able to do the same to Patrick Mahomes. Tennessee is 32nd in DVOA (per Football Outsiders) against deep passing. Valdes-Scantling could post another 100-yard outing this week.
Joshua Palmer (LAC): 24% rostered
- Next opponents: @ATL, @SF, KC
- True value: $2
- Desperate need: $4
- Budget-minded: $1
Analysis: Drop Joshua Palmer into the same bucket as Valdes-Scantling: high upside flex with a great Week 9 matchup and a high-scoring offense. Palmer could be headed for a busy day with Mike Williams injured and Keenan Allen still possibly not 100%. Palmer is third on the team in targets against zone, which makes up 58.3% of his target volume (per PFF). With Atlanta’s struggling corners and zone-heavy approach, Palmer should post a solid stat line.
Darius Slayton (NYG): 7% rostered
- Next opponents: BYE, HOU, DET
- True value: $1
- Desperate need: $2
- Budget-minded: $0
Analysis: I’m an OG Darius Slayton truther. I’ll admit it. Who knew a new coaching staff would lead to his re-emergence in New York? Since Week 5, Slayton has had three games with at least six targets, 50 receiving yards and 2.00 yards per route run or higher (per PFF). He led the team in receiving yards in Week 9, playing 73% of the snaps and seeing a 19.3% target share. After the bye, he has two matchups that should put him in the deep league flex conversation.
Stash Candidates: Treylon Burks, DeSean Jackson, Terrace Marshall
Treylon Burks flashed early in the season with better than 2.7 yards per route run (per PFF) in his first two NFL games. The Titans’ wide receiver room is abysmal, and while they would love to live and die with the legs of Derrick Henry, the Titans will be forced to pass at times, especially considering their upcoming schedule. Over the rest of the season, the Titans have standout matchups against KC, GB, CIN, PHI, LAC and DAL. Burks has the talent and upside to step up as this team’s WR1.
DeSean Jackson falls under deep league stash territory. While Jackson isn’t young by any stretch of the imagination, he showed last year that he can still stretch the field and provide a spark to a passing attack. Among 119 wide receivers last year with at least 30 targets, Jackson was 62nd in PFF receiving grade and 10th in yards per route run.
Yes, Terrace Marshall. That Terrace Marshall. Don’t look now, but Marshall is coming off a game where he finished with a 25% target share and 87 receiving yards. This Panthers’ passing attack is gross, but Marshall is worth stashing for a few reasons. First, if he sees this type of target volume weekly, he deserves a roster spot. Second, he has some juicy matchups upcoming, with a return match with ATL in Week 10. Marshall also gets PIT and DET in Weeks 15 and 16.
Quarterbacks
Written by Bo McBrayer
Justin Fields (QB – CHI): 41% rostered
- Next opponents: MIA, DET, @ATL
- True value: $9
- Desperate need: $16
- Budget-minded: $3
Analysis: What if I told you that Justin Fields is a league-winning QB? I believe in his skill set wholeheartedly, and fantasy managers are taking notice as well. Fields has increased his fantasy score in five consecutive games, with a fantastic 26.04 points on Sunday. Even better, the Bears are now slated to face three soft defenses in a row. The young Buckeye is a very consistent rusher and is starting to make chicken salad through the air with this ragtag receiving corps. Fields is a must-start in 1QB leagues unless you have one of the guys in the top five.
Marcus Mariota (QB – ATL): 26% rostered
- Next opponents: LAC, @CAR, CHI
- True value: $6
- Desperate need: $12
- Budget-minded: $2
Analysis: Every time we try to bury the Falcons for playing an ugly brand of football, they win another game they have no business winning. One constant has been the fantasy production of Mariota, even though he has looked like a complete liability in a few games. Atlanta is run-heavy to the extreme, but this scheme is ideal for Mariota with RPOs and read-option plays littering every gameplan. If Arthur Smith lets Mariota toss it 28 times like he did in Week 8, we could be looking at some really nice (and sneaky) fantasy production.
Taylor Heinicke (QB – WAS): 7% rostered
- Next opponents: MIN, @PHI, @HOU
- True value: $4
- Desperate need: $8
- Budget-minded: $2
Analysis: Nobody gave Heinicke a chance. When he got off to a slow start in relief of the injured Carson Wentz last week, we teased the Commanders mercilessly about starting Heinicke over promising rookie Sam Howell. Since that slow start, the gritty signal caller from Old Dominion has been a very good fantasy QB. Heinicke put up more than 22 points on Sunday in Indianapolis and has another favorable matchup in front of him with the Minnesota Vikings. As a one week streaming rental, Taylor Heinicke is a guy who can contribute greatly for a QB-needy team without a lot of FAAB to work with.
Andy Dalton (QB – NO): 14% rostered
- Next opponents: BAL, @PIT, LAR
- True value: $4
- Desperate need: $8
- Budget-minded: $1
Analysis: Unfortunately for Jameis Winston, he has seemingly lost his starting job to Dalton…for the time being. Until the Saints’ offense becomes more of a liability than their defense, Dalton will continue to play over Winston. The Saints are scoring well with the Red Rifle at the helm. He has also unlocked star RB Alvin Kamara, which is great for fantasy production all around. The next two games are against the Ravens and Steelers, two very vulnerable defenses on the back end.
Stash Candidates: Jimmy Garoppolo, Desmond Ridder, Deshaun Watson
Jimmy Garoppolo loves throwing to Christian McCaffrey. That is good for everyone involved. The 49ers are on bye in Week 9, but Garoppolo makes for a decent streaming stash for deeper leagues.
Malik Willis was not impressive in his first NFL start for the Titans. Most would be surprised if Ryan Tannehill is not right back in the saddle when healthy. Desmond Ridder won’t see the field for the first-place Falcons as long as Marcus Mariota is healthy and the team is winning games.
We are growing ever closer to the return of Deshaun Watson to the NFL field. Right or wrong, he is an immense talent and will elevate the Browns’ offense immediately. The time to stash him in deeper formats is now.
Tight Ends
Written by Derek Brown
Greg Dulcich (DEN): 42% rostered
- Next opponents: BYE, @TEN, LV
- True value: $10
- Desperate need: $16
- Budget-minded: $6
Analysis: Dulcich has been impressive since returning. He’s finished with at least 44 receiving yards and 1.50 yards per route run in all three games he’s played (per PFF). Over that span, he’s seen a 16.3% target share and has finished as the TE11, TE7 and TE9 (pending MNF). Dulcich has the look of a top-12 TE option for the remainder of the season despite the Broncos’ offensive struggles. It’s worth paying up to grab him off waivers. After the bye, his next two opponents are ranked 30th and 16th in DVOA against tight ends (per Football Outsiders).
Evan Engram (JAC): 43% rostered
- Next opponents: LV, @KC, BYE
- True value: $4
- Desperate need: $6
- Budget-minded: $2
Analysis: Engram is on a heater, with top-10 TE finishes In three of his last four games. Engram has had at least six targets in each game since Week 5, with three outings above 50 receiving yards. Engram isn’t the sexiest name to roster, but we care about fantasy points, and Engram is scoring them.
Isaiah Likely (BAL): 5% rostered
- Next opponents: @NO, BYE, CAR
- True value: $4
- Desperate need: $6
- Budget-minded: $2
Analysis: Pending MNF, Likely is on track to finish as the TE2 for the week, with an 18.4% target share, six grabs, 77 receiving yards and one touchdown. Likely is 19th in PFF receiving grade and 15th in yards per route run this season among tight ends. Our own Dr. Deepak Chona suggests we’re looking at a 2-4 week timeline for Mark Andrews‘ recovery. While Likely will be in the top-12 TE range for the duration of his run as Baltimore’s starter, I’m not going wild with FAAB bidding here. If Andrews returns near the minimum of this projected time frame, you’ll be sad you opened the wallet for Likely.
Harrison Bryant (CLE): 8% rostered
- Next opponents: BYE, @MIA, @BUF
- True value: $2
- Desperate need: $4
- Budget-minded: $1
Analysis: Bryant will be the front-runner in the Browns’ tight end room until David Njoku returns. This is a valuable role to have on a team that’s third in target share to the tight end position. Bryant flashed talent last year, ranking 15th in PFF receiving grade and 16th in yards per route run (per PFF, minimum 15 targets). Bryant could easily be a weekly low-end TE1 until Njoku is back.
Cade Otton (TB): 13% rostered
- Next opponents: LAR, SEA, BYE
- True value: $2
- Desperate need: $3
- Budget-minded: $1
Analysis: Cameron Brate‘s return from a neck injury remains up in the air. While Otton disappointed in Week 8, when he had a touchdown called back, in his two previous games he was TE10 and TE12 in fantasy. The Rams are not a team to attack with the tight end position, but SEA is 29th in DVOA against TEs (per Football Outsiders). Otton is a high-end TE2/low-end TE1 until Brate comes back.
Tyler Conklin (NYJ): 11% rostered
- Next opponents: BUF, BYE, @NE
- True value: $2
- Desperate need: $3
- Budget-minded: $1
Analysis: After his role dried up with Zach Wilson‘s passing volume dropping to nothing and the emergence of C.J. Uzomah, Conklin is worth a roster spot again. He finished Week 8 with 74% of snaps played, running a route on 80.4% of Wilson’s pass attempts. Conklin responded with a 24.3% target share, six receptions, 79 receiving yards and a pair of touchdowns. Conklin would be higher on this list, but the quarterback play and offensive design for New York are frightening for pass catchers. Conklin also has two tough matchups upcoming (yes, I know he eviscerated this same NE defense) and a bye. Buffalo is second in DVOA against tight ends, while NE is ranked sixth (per Football Outsiders).
Stash Candidates: None.
Defenses
Written by Pat Fitzmaurice
Cincinnati Bengals: 38% rostered
- Next opponents: CAR, BYE, @PIT
- True value: $2
- Desperate need: $4
- Budget-minded: $1
Analysis: Cincinnati is the most attractive of the streaming D options for Week 9. The Bengals face a Carolina offense that has shown spunk the last two weeks with P.J. Walker at quarterback but is still one of the league’s lesser offenses. The Bengals entered Week 8 ranked sixth in defensive DVOA. They had recorded only 12 sacks going into Monday night’s game against the Browns, but the Bengals have the 13th-highest pressure rate in the league. Go the extra dollar to get the Bengals for Week 9 even though you’ll have to swap them out when they go on bye in Week 10.
Minnesota Vikings: 19% rostered
- Next opponents: @WAS, @BUF, DAL
- True value: $2
- Desperate need: $3
- Budget-minded: $1
Analysis: The Vikings have forced 13 turnovers and recorded 21 sacks in seven games. They sacked Kyler Murray four times in Week 8 and intercepted him twice. Minnesota entered Week 7 ranked 24th in defensive DVOA, so this is by no means a shutdown D. It’s an opportunistic one, however, and there should be opportunities to score fantasy points this week against QB Taylor Heinicke and the Commanders. Heinicke has thrown an interception in each of the last two weeks, one of which was returned for a touchdown. Washington has allowed 28 sacks in seven games.
Kansas City Chiefs: 28% rostered
- Next opponents: TEN, JAC, @LAC
- True value: $1
- Desperate need: $2
- Budget-minded: $0
Analysis: The Chiefs’ D is averaging a modest 6.0 fantasy points per game, but they get a playable home matchup against the Titans this week. Tennessee scored 17 points against Houston last week with rookie QB Malik Willis subbing for the injured Ryan Tannehill. Willis threw one interception and was sacked three times. This matchup becomes slightly less appealing if Tannehill returns, but Kansas City is still a viable streaming option.
Miami Dolphins: 44% rostered
- Next opponents: @CHI, CLE, BYE
- True value: $1
- Desperate need: $2
- Budget-minded: $0
Analysis: The Dolphins’ defense has been mediocre both in fantasy and real life this season. The appeal here is that the Dolphins’ opponent this week, the Bears, have given up a league-high 35 sacks.
Jacksonville Jaguars: 45% rostered
- Next opponents: LV, @KC, BYE
- True value: $1
- Desperate need: $1
- Budget-minded: $0
Analysis: This is a fallback option in case you get outbid on all your other targets. The Jaguars have been a middling fantasy defense. They have a Week 9 matchup against a Raiders offense that has mostly been good this season but looked broken in a shutout loss to the Saints in Week 8. Bid the minimum if all other attempts to acquire a streaming defense fail.
Stash Candidates: None.
Kickers
Written by Pat Fitzmaurice
Jake Elliott (PHI): 27% rostered
- Next opponents: @HOU, WAS, @IND
- True value: $2
- Desperate need: $4
- Budget-minded: $1
Analysis: Week 8 was somewhat typical for Elliott, who kicked five extra points in Philadelphia’s easy 35-13 win over the Steelers and didn’t attempt a single field goal. In six games this season, Elliott is 6-of-7 in FG tries and 20-of-21 on PATs. We’d prefer three-pointers to one-pointers, but the Eagles’ prolific offense at least ensures a solid weekly floor for Elliott. This week, he faces the Texans, who were giving up an average of 11.2 fantasy points per game to kickers going into Week 8. Elliott also has playable matchups against Washington and Indianapolis in Weeks 10-11, so you might want to go an extra buck or two and not have to go kicker-shopping for a while.
Jason Sanders (MIA): 17% rostered
- Next opponents: @CHI, CLE, BYE
- True value: $1
- Desperate need: $2
- Budget-minded: $0
Analysis: Sanders is 4-of-4 on field goals and 5-of-5 on extra points over his last two games. The Miami offense was humming last week in a 31-27 win over Detroit and should continue to be potent with Tue Tagovailoa back at QB. Sanders visits Chicago this weekend, and while kicking on the shores of Lake Michigan can sometimes be challenging, the forecast calls for pleasant weekend conditions in the Windy City.
Matt Prater (ARI): 8% rostered
- Next opponents: SEA, @LAR, SF
- True value: $1
- Desperate need: $2
- Budget-minded: $0
Analysis: After missing three games with a hip injury, Prater returned in Week 8 and made both of his FG attempts and both of his extra-point tries in a 34-26 loss to the Vikings. The Cardinals have scored 68 points in their last two games and could be headed for a shootout with the Seahawks this week. Seattle’s last six games have produced an average of 57 points.
Harrison Butker (KC): 46% rostered
- Next opponents: TEN, JAC, @LAC
- True value: $1
- Desperate need: $2
- Budget-minded: $0
Analysis: Butker missed some time with an ankle injury and has appeared in only three games as a result. He’s only 3-of-5 on FG attempts this season, but he’s 12-of-12 on extra points. Averaging four PATs a game is a happy consequence of being tied to one of the most prolific offenses in the league, and it makes Butker an appealing kicker option week in and week out.
Stash Candidates: None.
Fool’s Gold
Zach Wilson threw for 355 yards and two TDs in Week 8, but he completed fewer than half of his passes, he tossed three interceptions, and he racked up a lot of his yardage in garbage time of a 22-17 loss to the Patriots. Going into Week 8, Wilson had thrown only one TD pass in four 2022 starts. He’s not worth your attention.
Demarcus Robinson had 6-64-0 on eight targets Thursday night in a 27-22 win over the Buccaneers. There might be some mild interest in Robinson this week if it looks as if injuries might keep Ravens TE Mark Andrews and WR Rashod Bateman out of Baltimore’s Week 9 game against New Orleans. But aside from Andrews, the Ravens’ passing game is such an ad hoc affair that it’s unwise to chase any of their pass-catchers.
Drop recommendations
Droppable
The unhappy Elijah Moore was back in action in Week 8 after sulking his way to a healthy inactive in Week 7. But Moore, who’s been sulking because of his lack of involvement in the Jets’ offense … was once again not very involved in the Jets’ offense. Zach Wilson attempted 41 passes and threw for 355 yards. Moore played 10 snaps and had one target and zero catches. He’s a second-round pick in the second year of his rookie contract – the Jets aren’t going to trade him. Moore has zero value in redraft leagues.
DeVante Parker has exceeded four catches and 68 receiving yards only once this season. The Patriots’ passing game has been erratic, and Parker left Sunday’s game with an ankle injury. Don’t bother holding him regardless of the severity of the injury.
Hunter Renfrow was a revelation in 2021, finishing the season with 103 catches for 1,038 yards and nine touchdowns. This year? In five games, Renfrow has produced 18-166-0 on 25 targets. The addition of Davante Adams and a heavier emphasis on the running game have diminished Renfrow’s role to the point where he’s no longer fantasy-viable.
It’s Christian McCaffrey‘s show in San Francisco now, and Jeff Wilson will go from No. 2 to No. 3 when Elijah Mitchell gets back from a sprained MCL soon.
Droppable with a chance of regret
Irv Smith hasn’t produced more than 42 yards in any game this season and now has an ankle injury. Smith is in the streaming-TE class. Just find yourself another TE to stream.
Robert Woods has eclipsed 40 receiving yards only once this season. Strangely, rookie Treylon Burks‘ turf toe injury hasn’t made Woods any more valuable. Burks will be back soon, and it probably won’t take him long to claim the title of No. 1 receiver on the Titans. There simply isn’t much fantasy goodness to go around in Tennessee’s low-volume passing game, and we’ve seen little evidence that Woods is going to be providing any.
Don’t drop yet
Try to remember that Drake London had 16-214-2 on 25 targets in his first three games of the season. The Falcons’ offense has since gone into a shell. I would rather gamble on an offensive sea change making London fantasy-relevant again than gamble on a receiver with a fraction of London’s talent.
Michael Thomas investors are probably getting sick of holding him without any positive news about a return to action. Give it a couple more weeks. The FantasyPros injury doc, Dr. Deepak Chona, says a 6-week recovery is typical for turf toe, and he expects Thomas back around Week 10. Sit tight.
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