CLEVELAND, OH – Week 9 of the NFL season is here and there are plenty of players worth adding on the waiver wire. It’s a critical part of the year with four teams on a bye (Bengals, Falcons, Rams Saints).
Here are the players worth claiming this week:
N’Keal Harry (12%) – The rookie wide receiver could return to action for the Patriots in Week 9. He’ll compete with Mohamed Sanu and Philip Dorsett for snaps, but New England spent a first-round pick on him for a reason. Harry should be added in 12-team leagues and is worth monitoring in all formats.
Danny Amendola (10%) – Amendola has 16 receptions (19 targets) for 200 yards in his last two games. The veteran wide receiver has developed into a big part of a pass-first Lions’ offense. He’s a WR4 in PPR leagues with plenty of upside in Week 9.
Mark Walton (34%) – Walton has shown some ability to make defenders miss and he should get plenty of volume moving forward to flirt with RB3 status, despite being on one of the worst offenses in the NFL. Walton fumbled on Monday night, which is something to watch, but he’s worth adding if you’re looking for running back help.
Kenyan Drake (61%) – If Drake is available, he’s worth adding with the uncertainty in the Cardinals’ backfield. Both David Johnson and Chase Edmonds are nursing injuries, which means Drake’s value could rise, despite the other talented running backs on the Cardinals’ roster.
Darren Fells (19%) – Fells has four touchdowns in his last four games, including two scores in Week 8. He’s built a nice rapport with Deshaun Watson. Fells is a nice bye week fill-in if you’re desperate, especially this week against Oakland.
Kareem Hunt (58%) – Hunt will be eligible to return to action in Week 10. He should become an instant flex option in PPR leagues and is a top handcuff if you have Nick Chubb on your roster. Hunt has plenty of ability and is a nice bench stash if he’s available.
Other players worth watching:
Ryan Griffin (0%), Alex Erickson (7%), Chris Conley (3%), Jonnu Smith (19%), Deebo Samuel (12%), Cole Beasley (24%), Demaryius Thomas (6%), Alexander Mattison (24%), Darrell Henderson Jr. (27%), Taylor Gabriel (5%), Jaylen Samuels (18%).
Ownership percentages courtesy of Yahoo Fantasy
