Best fantasy football waiver wire pickups: 11 players to add for NFL Week 9
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Manyfantasy footballmanagers are desperately searching for a player to give their team a spark. Whether it's due to an injury or a disappointing high draft pick, there always seems to be one spot in the starting lineup that's always troublesome.
Some teams have found that guy, asBroncosrunning back Jonah Coleman's roster rate has gone from 35% in Week 7 to 72% last week. After he rumbled for 104 total yards and a touchdown in a huge comeback win, it looks like Coleman will be the lead back in Denver going forward.
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Could anyone still out there on the waiver wire do something similar? Let's see if we can find out.
NFL Week 8 is underway as teams across the league open the 2026 season.
Christian Watson #9 of the Green Bay Packers runs for yards after a catch during a game against the Carolina Panthers at Lambeau Field on October 29, 2026 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
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Laken Tomlinson #72 of the Green Bay Packers takes the field prior to a game against the Carolina Panthers at Lambeau Field on October 29, 2026 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
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Mitchell Evans #84 of the Carolina Panthers reacts to a play during a game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on October 29, 2026 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
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NFL Week 8 reactions after wins, big moments and breakout performances
NFL Week 8 is underway as teams across the league open the 2026 season.
Christian Watson #9 of the Green Bay Packers runs for yards after a catch during a game against the Carolina Panthers at Lambeau Field on October 29, 2026 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
(Stacy Revere, Getty Images)
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NFL Week 8 reactions after wins, big moments and breakout performances
NFL Week 8 is underway as teams across the league open the 2026 season.
Christian Watson #9 of the Green Bay Packers runs for yards after a catch during a game against the Carolina Panthers at Lambeau Field on October 29, 2026 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
(Stacy Revere, Getty Images)
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Laken Tomlinson #72 of the Green Bay Packers takes the field prior to a game against the Carolina Panthers at Lambeau Field on October 29, 2026 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
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Mitchell Evans #84 of the Carolina Panthers reacts to a play during a game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on October 29, 2026 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
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Fantasy football players to add for Week 9
Due to the wide variance in types of leagues and individual team needs, the players listed here include their availability in Yahoo leagues, which may or may not match roster rates on other platforms. Suggested bid values based on $100 free agent acquisition budget (FAAB) for the season.
We normally don't include players who are rostered in more than half of Yahoo leagues, but Allgeier is close enough and a big enough deal that we need to make sure he isn't overlooked. The return of Jeremiyah Love to theCardinalslineup in Week 8 seemed to provide some stability to the running game. However, he got only nine carries before exiting with a new ankle injury. Backup Bam Knight suffered a concussion, leaving Allgeier as the last man standing. Or ... running. He torched Dallas for 191 total yards and two touchdowns, and now finds himself atop the depth chart. Yes, it was against the Cowboys − and Arizona has a tough upcoming schedule − but Allgeier has shown how high his ceiling can be with a full workload. (Recommended FAAB bid:$22, even higher if you need a starter this week)
WR Adonai Mitchell, New York Jets (11% rostered)
Mitchell missed four games with a finger injury and didn't catch a pass in Week 7, but he exploded for a career-best 142 yards on seven receptions against theRaiders. It's almost a reflex for fantasy managers to rush to pick him up. But remember Omar Cooper Jr. was coming off consecutive 100-yard games and didn't get a target in this game. And we've seen TEs Mason Taylor and Kenyon Sadiq go off in previous weeks. It's hard to trust a Jets receiver not named Garrett Wilson on a week-to-week basis. (FAAB bid:$9)
RB Kaelon Black, San Francisco 49ers (31% rostered)
Here's a talented back who may still be flying under the radar, especially with the Niners returning from their bye. Black took over for a quarter in Week 7 while Christian McCaffrey dealt with a thigh injury and scored on a nifty 30-yard run. He finished the game with 63 rushing yards on 12 carries (5.3 YPC). We all know about CMC's injury history, so if anything should happen to him, Black could be an every-week fantasy starter. (FAAB bid:$9, more if you don't need an immediate starter)
RB Emmett Johnson, Kansas City Chiefs (19% rostered)
Johnson showed his game-breaking upside in Denver, catching five passes for 128 yards with an electrifying 73-yard TD. Kenneth Walker has been one of the top fantasy performers this season, but Johnson might be just as effective if he gets the opportunity. If you can afford to stash Johnson on your bench, there could be a significant reward down the line if anything should happen to Walker. (FAAB bid:$8)
RB Mike Washington Jr., Las Vegas Raiders (27% rostered)
Are we seeing a changing of the guard (or running back in this case) in Las Vegas? For the first time all season, Washington was on the field for more snaps than Ashton Jeanty. He got 25 carries to Jeanty's two. But Washington only gained 83 yards for an average of 3.3 per carry. And he was repeatedly stopped for little or no gain in the red zone (eight attempts inside the 10, six inside the 5, no TDs). Hate to be such a skeptic, but Jeanty needs to get more than two carries in a game. (FAAB bid:$7)
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WR DeMario Douglas, New England Patriots (37% rostered)
It seems like Douglas is a potential waiver target every week, but he still hasn't been added enough to graduate off the list. Maybe another long touchdown catch will do the trick. Douglas only saw three targets in Miami on Sunday, but he took one of them to the house on a 48-yard catch-and-run for his fourth TD in his last four games. With no A.J. Brown and TE Hunter Henry leaving early with a foot injury, someone has to catch passes from Drake Maye. (FAAB bid:$6)
WR Malik Washington, Miami Dolphins (48% rostered)
In that same game, Washington led the Dolphins with five receptions for 40 yards, and he also got into the end zone. He's been pretty consistent all season, with at least three catches in every game. He'll also see some opportunities as a runner each week. Rookie teammate Caleb Douglas (6% rostered) is also a possibility. In deep leagues, Washington could be worth adding, especially with Detroit's porous pass defense coming to town in Week 9. (FAAB bid:$4)
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TE Mike Gesicki, Cincinnati Bengals (18% rostered)
The Bengals passing game is clicking on all cylinders right now, with Joe Burrow throwing for five TDs on Sunday. One of them went to Gesicki, who's making a habit of getting into the end zone. He's now scored in five consecutive games after catching four passes for 76 yards in the overtime win. The Bengals don't have a complicated receiving structure. It's Ja'Marr Chase, Tee Higgins and Gesicki. That's pretty much it. (FAAB bid:$4)
See some of the season's most notable touchdown celebrations from around the NFL.
Above, Deebo Samuel Sr. #19 of the San Francisco 49ers celebrates scoring a touchdown in the fourth quarter of the NFL football game against Los Angeles Rams at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on September 11, 2026 in Melbourne, Australia.
(Quinn Rooney, Getty Images)
Parker Washington of the Jacksonville Jaguars celebrates scoring his teams first touchdown during the 2026 NFL London Games match between Philadelphia Eagles and Jacksonville Jaguars at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on October 11, 2026 in London, England.
(Ryan Pierse, Getty Images)
Parker Washington of the Jacksonville Jaguars celebrates scoring his teams first touchdown with teammates during the 2026 NFL London Games match between Philadelphia Eagles and Jacksonville Jaguars at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on October 11, 2026 in London, England.
(Ryan Pierse, Getty Images)
J.K. Dobbins #27 of the Denver Broncos runs for a rushing touchdown during the first quarter of the game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium on October 11, 2026 in Inglewood, California.
(Katelyn Mulcahy, Getty Images)
Christian McCaffrey #23 of the San Francisco 49ers celebrates with Dominick Puni #77 after his rushing touchdown against the Seattle Seahawks during the second quarter at Lumen Field on October 11, 2026 in Seattle, Washington.
(Steph Chambers, Getty Images)
Jordan Love #10 of the Green Bay Packers celebrates a touchdown pass against the Chicago Bears during the fourth quarter at Lambeau Field on October 11, 2026 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
(Michael Reaves, Getty Images)
Pat Freiermuth #88 of the Pittsburgh Steelers celebrates after catching a 17-yard touchdown pass against the Indianapolis Colts in the second half at Acrisure Stadium on October 11, 2026 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
(Justin K. Aller, Getty Images)
C.J. Stroud #7 of the Houston Texans celebrates with Nico Collins #12 after scoring a touchdown during the third quarter of the game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium on October 11, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee.
(Justin Ford, Getty Images)
Marshawn Lloyd #32 of the Green Bay Packers leaps into the stands after a touchdown against the Chicago Bears during the second quarter at Lambeau Field on October 11, 2026 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
(Daniel Bartel, Getty Images)
Pat Freiermuth #88 of the Pittsburgh Steelers celebrates his touchdown with Darnell Washington #80 during the second quarter against the Indianapolis Colts at Acrisure Stadium on October 11, 2026 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
(Joe Sargent, Getty Images)
Myles Price #4 of the Minnesota Vikings celebrates his punt return for a touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half at Raymond James Stadium on September 27, 2026 in Tampa, Florida.
(Mike Carlson, Getty Images)
Amon-Ra St. Brown #14 of the Detroit Lions celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Buffalo Bills during the third quarter of the game at Highmark Stadium on September 17, 2026 in Orchard Park, New York.
(Bryan M. Bennett, Getty Images)
Christian Watson #9 of the Green Bay Packers celebrates with fans after scoring a touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons during the first quarter of the game at Lambeau Field on September 24, 2026 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
(Geoff Stellfox, Getty Images)
Mike Gesicki #88 of the Cincinnati Bengals celebrate after scoring a touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first quarter of the game at Paycor Stadium on September 13, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio.
(Michael Hickey, Getty Images)
Dawson Knox #88 of the Buffalo Bills celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Detroit Lions during the second quarter of the game at Highmark Stadium on September 17, 2026 in Orchard Park, New York.
(Bryan M. Bennett, Getty Images)
Zay Flowers #4 of the Baltimore Ravens celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the second quarter of the game against the Tennessee Titans at M&T Bank Stadium on October 04, 2026 in Baltimore, Maryland.
(Patrick Smith, Getty Images)
Tyler Shough #6 of the New Orleans Saints celebrates a touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons during the second quarter of the game at Caesars Superdome on October 05, 2026 in New Orleans, Louisiana.
(Chris Graythen, Getty Images)
Tetairoa McMillan #4 of the Carolina Panthers celebrates a second quarter touchdown against the Detroit Lions at Bank of America Stadium on October 04, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina.
(David Jensen, Getty Images)
Deshaun Watson #4 of the Cleveland Browns celebrates a touchdown against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the second quarter of the game at Huntington Bank Field on October 01, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio.
(Jason Miller, Getty Images)
George Kittle #85 of the San Francisco 49ers celebrates scoring a touchdown on a 56 yard pass play against the Denver Broncos in the fourth quarter at Levi's Stadium on October 04, 2026 in Santa Clara, California.
(Thearon W. Henderson, Getty Images)
Kenneth Walker III #9 of the Kansas City Chiefs celebrates with Patrick Mahomes #15 after scoring a touchdown against the Las Vegas Raiders during the fourth quarter at Allegiant Stadium on October 04, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
(Chris Unger, Getty Images)
Ceedee Lamb #88 of the Dallas Cowboys celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Houston Texans during the fourth quarter at NRG Stadium on October 04, 2026 in Houston, Texas.
(Alex Slitz, Getty Images)
Cam Skattebo #44 of the New York Giants runs for a touchdown as Isaiah Likely #9 of the New York Giants celebrates during the first quarter against the Dallas Cowboys at MetLife Stadium on September 13, 2026 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
(Evan Bernstein, Getty Images)
Derrick Henry #22 of the Baltimore Ravens celebrates after scoring a touchdown with Lamar Jackson #8 against the New Orleans Saints during the first quarter of the game at M&T Bank Stadium on September 20, 2026 in Baltimore, Maryland.
(Patrick Smith, Getty Images)
Jonathan Taylor #28 and Keenan Allen #10 of the Indianapolis Colts celebrate after a touchdown during the first half of the game against the Houston Texans at Lucas Oil Stadium on September 27, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
(Johnnie Izquierdo, Getty Images)
Kyren Williams #23 of the Los Angeles Rams celebrates after scoring a touchdown in the second quarter of the NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on September 11, 2026 in Melbourne, Australia.
(Quinn Rooney, Getty Images)
Garrett Wilson #5 of the New York Jets celebrates after scoring a touchdown with Kenyon Sadiq #16 against the Green Bay Packers during the third quarter of the game at MetLife Stadium on September 20, 2026 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
(Al Bello, Getty Images)
Jahmyr Gibbs #0 of the Detroit Lions celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the New Orleans Saints of the game at Ford Field on September 13, 2026 in Detroit, Michigan.
(Gregory Shamus, Getty Images)
Aaron Jones Sr. #33 of the Minnesota Vikings celebrates with fans after his rushing touchdown against the Green Bay Packers in the fourth quarter of a game at U.S. Bank Stadium on September 13, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
(Stephen Maturen, Getty Images)
Ja'marr Chase #1 of the Cincinnati Bengals celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Houston Texans during the second quarter of the game at NRG Stadium on September 20, 2026 in Houston, Texas.
(Tim Warner, Getty Images)
Terrance Ferguson #18 of the Los Angeles Rams celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the New York Giants during the fourth quarter of the game at SoFi Stadium on September 21, 2026 in Inglewood, California.
(Harry How, Getty Images)
Jonathan Taylor #28 of the Indianapolis Colts celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Baltimore Ravens during the second quarter of the game at Lucas Oil Stadium on September 13, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
(Andy Lyons, Getty Images)
James Cook III #4 of the Buffalo Bills celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown against the Detroit Lions during the fourth quarter of the game at Highmark Stadium on September 17, 2026 in Orchard Park, New York.
(Timothy T Ludwig, Getty Images)
Demarcus Robinson #11 of the San Francisco 49ers celebrates after scoring a touchdown in the second quarter of the NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on September 11, 2026 in Melbourne, Australia.
(Quinn Rooney, Getty Images)
Caleb Williams #18 of the Chicago Bears celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Carolina Panthers during the first half of the game at Bank of America Stadium on September 13, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina.
(Jared C. Tilton, Getty Images)
Dallas Goedert #88 of the Philadelphia Eagles celebrates after his receiving touchdown against the Washington Commanders in the second quarter of a game at Lincoln Financial Field on September 13, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
(Emilee Chinn, Getty Images)
Evan Engram #1 of the Denver Broncos celebrates with Quinn Meinerz #77 after scoring a 19 yard touchdown against the Kansas City Chiefs during the first quarter in the game at Arrowhead Stadium on September 14, 2026 in Kansas City, Missouri.
(Jamie Squire, Getty Images)
Kirk Cousins #8 of the Las Vegas Raiders celebrates after throwing a touchdown pass during the second quarter against the New Orleans Saints at Caesars Superdome on September 27, 2026 in New Orleans, Louisiana.
(Chris Graythen, Getty Images)
Jaxon Smith-Njigba #11 of the Seattle Seahawks celebrates after scoring a 45 yard touchdown against the New England Patriots during the fourth quarter in the game at Lumen Field on September 09, 2026 in Seattle, Washington.
(Steph Chambers, Getty Images)
Case Keenum #11 of the Chicago Bears celebrates after a touchdown against the Philadelphia Eagles during the first quarter of the game at Soldier Field on September 28, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois.
(Michael Reaves, Getty Images)
Cody White #82 of the Las Vegas Raiders celebrates his third quarter touchdown against the Los Angeles Chargers with Ashton Jeanty #2 at SoFi Stadium on September 20, 2026 in Inglewood, California.
(Harry How, Getty Images)
Bijan Robinson #7 of the Atlanta Falcons celebrates with Chris Lindstrom #63 after scoring a touchdown against the Green Bay Packers during the fourth quarter of the game at Lambeau Field on September 24, 2026 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
(Geoff Stellfox, Getty Images)
George Kittle #85 of the San Francisco 49ers celebrates after his team's touchdown against the Miami Dolphins in the third quarter of a game at Levi's Stadium on September 20, 2026 in Santa Clara, California.
(Thearon W. Henderson, Getty Images)
Trey McBride #85 of the Arizona Cardinals celebrates his touchdown with Paris Johnson Jr. #70 during the first quarter of the game against the Seattle Seahawks at State Farm Stadium on September 20, 2026 in Glendale, Arizona.
(Christian Petersen, Getty Images)
Baltimore Ravens' running back #22 Derrick Henry celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the NFL match between the Dallas Cowboys and the Baltimore Ravens at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on September 27, 2026.
(MAURO PIMENTEL, AFP via Getty Images)
Ceedee Lamb #88 of the Dallas Cowboys celebrates a touchdown during the second quarter against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on September 13, 2026 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
(Evan Bernstein, Getty Images)
Dak Prescott #4 of the Dallas Cowboys celebrates a touchdown against the Washington Commanders during the fourth quarter at AT&T Stadium on September 20, 2026 in Arlington, Texas.
(Stacy Revere, Getty Images)
Josh Allen #17 of the Buffalo Bills celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the second quarter against the Houston Texans of the game at NRG Stadium on September 13, 2026 in Houston, Texas.
(Alex Slitz, Getty Images)
Kyle Juszczyk #44 of the San Francisco 49ers celebrates after his receiving touchdown against the Miami Dolphins in the third quarter of a game at Levi's Stadium on September 20, 2026 in Santa Clara, California.
(Ezra Shaw, Getty Images)
Trey McBride #85 of the Arizona Cardinals celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown, to take a 23-14 lead over the Los Angeles Dodgers, during the fourth quarter at SoFi Stadium on September 13, 2026 in Inglewood, California.
(Harry How, Getty Images)
Aaron Rodgers #8 of the Pittsburgh Steelers celebrates a touchdown against the Cleveland Browns during the first quarter of the game at Huntington Bank Field on October 01, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio.
(Gregory Shamus, Getty Images)
Emeka Egbuka #2 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrates after scoring a touchdown with Cade Otton #88 against the Cleveland Browns during the third quarter of the game at Raymond James Stadium on September 20, 2026 in Tampa, Florida.
(Parker S. Freedman, Getty Images)
Braelon Allen #0 of the New York Jets celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Tennessee Titans during the third quarter of the game at Nissan Stadium on September 13, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee.
(Chris Carter, Getty Images)
Marshawn Lloyd #32 of the Green Bay Packers celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the New York Jets with Skyy Moore #23 and Kitan Oladapo #27 during the second quarter of the game at MetLife Stadium on September 20, 2026 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
(Al Bello, Getty Images)
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See some of the season's most notable touchdown celebrations from around the NFL.
Above, Deebo Samuel Sr. #19 of the San Francisco 49ers celebrates scoring a touchdown in the fourth quarter of the NFL football game against Los Angeles Rams at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on September 11, 2026 in Melbourne, Australia.
(Quinn Rooney, Getty Images)
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See some of the season's most notable touchdown celebrations from around the NFL.
Above, Deebo Samuel Sr. #19 of the San Francisco 49ers celebrates scoring a touchdown in the fourth quarter of the NFL football game against Los Angeles Rams at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on September 11, 2026 in Melbourne, Australia.
(Quinn Rooney, Getty Images)
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Parker Washington of the Jacksonville Jaguars celebrates scoring his teams first touchdown during the 2026 NFL London Games match between Philadelphia Eagles and Jacksonville Jaguars at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on October 11, 2026 in London, England.
(Ryan Pierse, Getty Images)
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Parker Washington of the Jacksonville Jaguars celebrates scoring his teams first touchdown with teammates during the 2026 NFL London Games match between Philadelphia Eagles and Jacksonville Jaguars at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on October 11, 2026 in London, England.
(Ryan Pierse, Getty Images)
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J.K. Dobbins #27 of the Denver Broncos runs for a rushing touchdown during the first quarter of the game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium on October 11, 2026 in Inglewood, California.
(Katelyn Mulcahy, Getty Images)
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Christian McCaffrey #23 of the San Francisco 49ers celebrates with Dominick Puni #77 after his rushing touchdown against the Seattle Seahawks during the second quarter at Lumen Field on October 11, 2026 in Seattle, Washington.
(Steph Chambers, Getty Images)
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Jordan Love #10 of the Green Bay Packers celebrates a touchdown pass against the Chicago Bears during the fourth quarter at Lambeau Field on October 11, 2026 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
(Michael Reaves, Getty Images)
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Pat Freiermuth #88 of the Pittsburgh Steelers celebrates after catching a 17-yard touchdown pass against the Indianapolis Colts in the second half at Acrisure Stadium on October 11, 2026 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
(Justin K. Aller, Getty Images)
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C.J. Stroud #7 of the Houston Texans celebrates with Nico Collins #12 after scoring a touchdown during the third quarter of the game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium on October 11, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee.
(Justin Ford, Getty Images)
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Marshawn Lloyd #32 of the Green Bay Packers leaps into the stands after a touchdown against the Chicago Bears during the second quarter at Lambeau Field on October 11, 2026 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
(Daniel Bartel, Getty Images)
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Pat Freiermuth #88 of the Pittsburgh Steelers celebrates his touchdown with Darnell Washington #80 during the second quarter against the Indianapolis Colts at Acrisure Stadium on October 11, 2026 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
(Joe Sargent, Getty Images)
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Myles Price #4 of the Minnesota Vikings celebrates his punt return for a touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half at Raymond James Stadium on September 27, 2026 in Tampa, Florida.
(Mike Carlson, Getty Images)
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Amon-Ra St. Brown #14 of the Detroit Lions celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Buffalo Bills during the third quarter of the game at Highmark Stadium on September 17, 2026 in Orchard Park, New York.
(Bryan M. Bennett, Getty Images)
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Christian Watson #9 of the Green Bay Packers celebrates with fans after scoring a touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons during the first quarter of the game at Lambeau Field on September 24, 2026 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
(Geoff Stellfox, Getty Images)
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Mike Gesicki #88 of the Cincinnati Bengals celebrate after scoring a touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first quarter of the game at Paycor Stadium on September 13, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio.
(Michael Hickey, Getty Images)
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Dawson Knox #88 of the Buffalo Bills celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Detroit Lions during the second quarter of the game at Highmark Stadium on September 17, 2026 in Orchard Park, New York.
(Bryan M. Bennett, Getty Images)
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Zay Flowers #4 of the Baltimore Ravens celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the second quarter of the game against the Tennessee Titans at M&T Bank Stadium on October 04, 2026 in Baltimore, Maryland.
(Patrick Smith, Getty Images)
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Tyler Shough #6 of the New Orleans Saints celebrates a touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons during the second quarter of the game at Caesars Superdome on October 05, 2026 in New Orleans, Louisiana.
(Chris Graythen, Getty Images)
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Tetairoa McMillan #4 of the Carolina Panthers celebrates a second quarter touchdown against the Detroit Lions at Bank of America Stadium on October 04, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina.
(David Jensen, Getty Images)
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Deshaun Watson #4 of the Cleveland Browns celebrates a touchdown against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the second quarter of the game at Huntington Bank Field on October 01, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio.
(Jason Miller, Getty Images)
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George Kittle #85 of the San Francisco 49ers celebrates scoring a touchdown on a 56 yard pass play against the Denver Broncos in the fourth quarter at Levi's Stadium on October 04, 2026 in Santa Clara, California.
(Thearon W. Henderson, Getty Images)
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Kenneth Walker III #9 of the Kansas City Chiefs celebrates with Patrick Mahomes #15 after scoring a touchdown against the Las Vegas Raiders during the fourth quarter at Allegiant Stadium on October 04, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
(Chris Unger, Getty Images)
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Ceedee Lamb #88 of the Dallas Cowboys celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Houston Texans during the fourth quarter at NRG Stadium on October 04, 2026 in Houston, Texas.
(Alex Slitz, Getty Images)
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Cam Skattebo #44 of the New York Giants runs for a touchdown as Isaiah Likely #9 of the New York Giants celebrates during the first quarter against the Dallas Cowboys at MetLife Stadium on September 13, 2026 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
(Evan Bernstein, Getty Images)
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Derrick Henry #22 of the Baltimore Ravens celebrates after scoring a touchdown with Lamar Jackson #8 against the New Orleans Saints during the first quarter of the game at M&T Bank Stadium on September 20, 2026 in Baltimore, Maryland.
(Patrick Smith, Getty Images)
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Jonathan Taylor #28 and Keenan Allen #10 of the Indianapolis Colts celebrate after a touchdown during the first half of the game against the Houston Texans at Lucas Oil Stadium on September 27, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
(Johnnie Izquierdo, Getty Images)
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Kyren Williams #23 of the Los Angeles Rams celebrates after scoring a touchdown in the second quarter of the NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on September 11, 2026 in Melbourne, Australia.
(Quinn Rooney, Getty Images)
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Garrett Wilson #5 of the New York Jets celebrates after scoring a touchdown with Kenyon Sadiq #16 against the Green Bay Packers during the third quarter of the game at MetLife Stadium on September 20, 2026 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
(Al Bello, Getty Images)
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Jahmyr Gibbs #0 of the Detroit Lions celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the New Orleans Saints of the game at Ford Field on September 13, 2026 in Detroit, Michigan.
(Gregory Shamus, Getty Images)
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Aaron Jones Sr. #33 of the Minnesota Vikings celebrates with fans after his rushing touchdown against the Green Bay Packers in the fourth quarter of a game at U.S. Bank Stadium on September 13, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
(Stephen Maturen, Getty Images)
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Ja'marr Chase #1 of the Cincinnati Bengals celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Houston Texans during the second quarter of the game at NRG Stadium on September 20, 2026 in Houston, Texas.
(Tim Warner, Getty Images)
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Terrance Ferguson #18 of the Los Angeles Rams celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the New York Giants during the fourth quarter of the game at SoFi Stadium on September 21, 2026 in Inglewood, California.
(Harry How, Getty Images)
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Jonathan Taylor #28 of the Indianapolis Colts celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Baltimore Ravens during the second quarter of the game at Lucas Oil Stadium on September 13, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
(Andy Lyons, Getty Images)
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James Cook III #4 of the Buffalo Bills celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown against the Detroit Lions during the fourth quarter of the game at Highmark Stadium on September 17, 2026 in Orchard Park, New York.
(Timothy T Ludwig, Getty Images)
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Demarcus Robinson #11 of the San Francisco 49ers celebrates after scoring a touchdown in the second quarter of the NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on September 11, 2026 in Melbourne, Australia.
(Quinn Rooney, Getty Images)
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Caleb Williams #18 of the Chicago Bears celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Carolina Panthers during the first half of the game at Bank of America Stadium on September 13, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina.
(Jared C. Tilton, Getty Images)
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Dallas Goedert #88 of the Philadelphia Eagles celebrates after his receiving touchdown against the Washington Commanders in the second quarter of a game at Lincoln Financial Field on September 13, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
(Emilee Chinn, Getty Images)
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Evan Engram #1 of the Denver Broncos celebrates with Quinn Meinerz #77 after scoring a 19 yard touchdown against the Kansas City Chiefs during the first quarter in the game at Arrowhead Stadium on September 14, 2026 in Kansas City, Missouri.
(Jamie Squire, Getty Images)
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Kirk Cousins #8 of the Las Vegas Raiders celebrates after throwing a touchdown pass during the second quarter against the New Orleans Saints at Caesars Superdome on September 27, 2026 in New Orleans, Louisiana.
(Chris Graythen, Getty Images)
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Jaxon Smith-Njigba #11 of the Seattle Seahawks celebrates after scoring a 45 yard touchdown against the New England Patriots during the fourth quarter in the game at Lumen Field on September 09, 2026 in Seattle, Washington.
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Case Keenum #11 of the Chicago Bears celebrates after a touchdown against the Philadelphia Eagles during the first quarter of the game at Soldier Field on September 28, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois.
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Cody White #82 of the Las Vegas Raiders celebrates his third quarter touchdown against the Los Angeles Chargers with Ashton Jeanty #2 at SoFi Stadium on September 20, 2026 in Inglewood, California.
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Bijan Robinson #7 of the Atlanta Falcons celebrates with Chris Lindstrom #63 after scoring a touchdown against the Green Bay Packers during the fourth quarter of the game at Lambeau Field on September 24, 2026 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
(Geoff Stellfox, Getty Images)
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George Kittle #85 of the San Francisco 49ers celebrates after his team's touchdown against the Miami Dolphins in the third quarter of a game at Levi's Stadium on September 20, 2026 in Santa Clara, California.
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Trey McBride #85 of the Arizona Cardinals celebrates his touchdown with Paris Johnson Jr. #70 during the first quarter of the game against the Seattle Seahawks at State Farm Stadium on September 20, 2026 in Glendale, Arizona.
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Baltimore Ravens' running back #22 Derrick Henry celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the NFL match between the Dallas Cowboys and the Baltimore Ravens at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on September 27, 2026.
(MAURO PIMENTEL, AFP via Getty Images)
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Ceedee Lamb #88 of the Dallas Cowboys celebrates a touchdown during the second quarter against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on September 13, 2026 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
(Evan Bernstein, Getty Images)
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Dak Prescott #4 of the Dallas Cowboys celebrates a touchdown against the Washington Commanders during the fourth quarter at AT&T Stadium on September 20, 2026 in Arlington, Texas.
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Josh Allen #17 of the Buffalo Bills celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the second quarter against the Houston Texans of the game at NRG Stadium on September 13, 2026 in Houston, Texas.
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Kyle Juszczyk #44 of the San Francisco 49ers celebrates after his receiving touchdown against the Miami Dolphins in the third quarter of a game at Levi's Stadium on September 20, 2026 in Santa Clara, California.
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Trey McBride #85 of the Arizona Cardinals celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown, to take a 23-14 lead over the Los Angeles Dodgers, during the fourth quarter at SoFi Stadium on September 13, 2026 in Inglewood, California.
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Aaron Rodgers #8 of the Pittsburgh Steelers celebrates a touchdown against the Cleveland Browns during the first quarter of the game at Huntington Bank Field on October 01, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio.
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Emeka Egbuka #2 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrates after scoring a touchdown with Cade Otton #88 against the Cleveland Browns during the third quarter of the game at Raymond James Stadium on September 20, 2026 in Tampa, Florida.
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Braelon Allen #0 of the New York Jets celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Tennessee Titans during the third quarter of the game at Nissan Stadium on September 13, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee.
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Marshawn Lloyd #32 of the Green Bay Packers celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the New York Jets with Skyy Moore #23 and Kitan Oladapo #27 during the second quarter of the game at MetLife Stadium on September 20, 2026 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
(Al Bello, Getty Images)
RB Kenny Gainwell, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (42% rostered)
It's hard to take away anything from the mud-fest in Tampa this past week. We already know Bucky Irving is a beast in the Bucs backfield. But after he left, Gainwell took over, rushing 25 times for a career-high 140 yards. And that's from someone whose most fantasy-friendly skill is his ability to catch passes out of the backfield. Of course, he didn't catch a pass; no one on the Bucs did. It's safe to write this game off as an anomaly. Even the good parts. (FAAB bid:$3)
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RB Dylan Sampson, Cleveland Browns (17% rostered)
Speaking of pass-catchers out of the backfield, Sampson just returned to action in Week 7 after missing five games with a knee injury. He's not going to supplant Quinshon Judkins as the Browns' lead back, but he is seeing plenty of action as a receiver. Sampson caught six of eight targets at Pittsburgh for 62 yards. That's solid production in PPR formats. (FAAB bid:$3)
The Texans are coming off their bye week, so Hutchinson hasn't done anything to attract attention. Other than lead the team in targets (6), receptions (3) and TD catches (1) in the Texans' last game. Nico Collins is still the alpha receiver in Houston, but Jaylin Noel is now on IR, Marvin Harrison Jr. is still learning the system and Tank Dell just played his first game in two years. (FAAB bid:$1)
Before we close, we need to address the mustache in the room. Minshew worked his magic in leading that second-half comeback over the Cowboys. He has a pair of excellent pass catchers in TE Trey McBride and WR Michael Wilson. And we've seen Jacoby Brissett have some success in the Arizona offense. But even if he were named the official Week 9 starter, Minshew isn't worth picking up for this week's game at Seattle. Let's wait to see if lightning can strike twice before we jump. (FAAB bid:$0)
