Top Waiver Wire Adds Before Week 9 Fantasy Football

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By Fantasy Roundup · October 27, 2025

Week 9 fantasy football has fantasy managers scrambling, and many still don’t realize that the waiver wire becomes even more important as the season progresses. Roles change. Injuries stack up — which you’re seeing now. Bye weeks hit hard, and will especially in Week 9. That being said, this is also when the biggest mistakes can be made on the waiver wire. To help you avoid landmines and capitalize on league-winning opportunities, this article walks you through the top waiver wire adds before Week 9 fantasy football. Top Waiver Wire Running Backs Tyrone Tracy Jr., New York Giants Roster % on ESPN: 41.9%Tracy rightfully lost his starting job to Skattebo, but tragedy has struck with Skattebo missing the rest of the season (Godspeed, Cam). That being said, Tracy's mix of speed and physicality is easy to forget since Cam took over, and his ability to contribute as both a rusher and receiver gives him real PPR upside. He’s slated to have a larger role, and if he gets consistent touches, he could be a difference-maker down the stretch. Tyjae Spears, Tennessee Titans Roster % on ESPN: 36.4%Spears is seeing steady work even with Tony Pollard healthy — but the real appeal comes from his explosiveness and potential for a role expansion. He’s electric in space and one injury away from becoming an every-week RB2. Once again, he was the better back in week 8, so I expect more of a shift towards Tyjae soon. Stash him now while you still can; he’s the exact kind of midseason add that wins leagues. RJ Harvey, Denver Broncos Roster % on ESPN: 65.2%Harvey has quietly seen more work consistently over the last several weeks, and week 8 was his breakout party. He’s getting a lot of goal-line work, catching passes, and showing he can handle a good workload. With bye weeks in full swing, Harvey offers both floor and upside — the kind of player who can solidify a playoff push, and could even win leagues if he takes over for JK at some point. Top Waiver Wire Wide Receivers Darius Slayton, New York Giants Roster % on ESPN: 11.4%Slayton is back on the radar. With the offense crumbling around him, he's one of their best downfield threats and finally has a Quarterback willing to push the ball down the field. If you need a boom-or-bust flex play, especially in standard or half-PPR leagues, I believe Slayton will have another big game. His snap share makes him worth a speculative add in deeper formats. Chimere Dike, Tennessee Titans Roster % on ESPN: 5.3%Dike is starting to carve out a role in a bad offense, but it's still worth acknowledging. He’s getting schemed looks and has flashed strong chemistry with Cam Ward. If his targets continue to rise, he could become a sneaky PPR flex during bye weeks. Honestly, this is the perfect player to utilize our automatic waiver wire tool for, because he won't be a priority pickup. Troy Franklin, Denver Broncos Roster % on ESPN: 43.5%Franklin’s talent is really coming to the forefront of Denver's offense weekly at this point. He’s showing growth each week and is earning more trust from the coaching staff. His combination of route running and downfield ability gives him true breakout potential. In an offense trending toward younger players, Franklin is a must-add, and this may be your last shot to get him. Christian Watson, Green Bay Packers Roster % on ESPN: 12.6%Watson’s first game back wasn't enormous, but his explosiveness is still there — and it only takes one deep connection for him to swing a matchup. The Packers are clearly trying to get him going, and if the chemistry finally clicks, he could reemerge as a weekly starter. Perfect buy-low, stash-now candidate for the fantasy stretch run. Ready to Win Your League Off the Waiver Wire? The most experienced fantasy managers know that championships are won on the waiver wire, not at the draft. At this point in the season, every roster spot matters. Before Week 9 fantasy football, this is your chance to capitalize. If you want to dominate waivers all season long, maximize your efficiency with tools that do the work for you — stop staying up late scrolling through names, and start getting an edge on your league every single week while you sleep. Let’s go win this thing. 🚀

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