StatChat Week 9 Waiver Wire: Priority adds after MNF (Nov 4, 2025)

Waiver wire plan for Week 9 of the 2025 NFL season. Updated November 4, 2025.

Quick note on timing: Week 9’s games concluded on Monday, Nov 3. Today’s waivers (Nov 4) are based on fresh usage, injuries, and depth-chart moves from Week 9 to help you for the upcoming slate and rest-of-season. Players are under 60% rostered on major platforms unless otherwise noted.

[Tier 1 — Priority adds (spend 20–50% FAAB where RB/QB help is needed)]

Clear paths to volume or bankable QB production that emerged from Week 9 news and usage.

Tyrone Tracy Jr., RB — Giants

• →FAAB: 30–45% in RB-needy leagues; 20–30% otherwise
• →Availability: Listed as RB1 on Giants’ Week 9 depth chart
• →Monitor: Monitor Giants practice reports for any Tracy shoulder maintenance; watch for a Miller elevation altering short-yardage work.

With Cam Skattebo out after ankle surgery, Tracy re-assumed lead-back duties and is listed atop the Giants’ depth chart. He handled passing-game work and red-zone snaps in Week 9 and profiles as a volume RB2 going forward. Contingency: Devin Singletary mixes in; practice-squad RB Dante Miller could be elevated. Upcoming schedule softens after SF (CHI, GB, DET). citeturn3search1turn1search3turn13search1

• →Source: Giants release unofficial depth chart (Week 9) + Skattebo surgery news

Sam Darnold, QB — Seahawks

• →FAAB: 12–22% in 1-QB; 35–50% in 2-QB/SF
• →Availability: Around one-third rostered per national lists
• →Monitor: None new; verify weekly OL health and opponent pressure rates.

Darnold followed pre-week hype with a nuclear Week 9 SNF: 330 yards and 4 TDs on 21-of-24, tying a franchise record with 17 straight completions. In Klint Kubiak’s play-action/boot game and with JSN/Tory Horton ascending, he’s a priority streamer with upside. Contingency: if Seattle’s OL injuries crop up, temper expectations. citeturn1news12turn1search4turn1search0

• →Source: NFL Research: Darnold’s Week 9 records; Seahawks recap

Kyle Monangai, RB — Bears

• →FAAB: 25–40% (bump if D’Andre Swift lingers)
• →Availability: Widely available in standard leagues entering Week 9
• →Monitor: Swift’s groin is week-to-week; role reverts to change-up if Swift returns to full workloads.

Swift (groin) was ruled out and Monangai thrived in his first start, erupting for 176 rushing yards as Chicago dropped 576 total yards on Cincinnati. He’s the immediate handcuff-plus with standalone value if Swift remains week-to-week; Roschon Johnson also missed Week 9. citeturn12search0turn12news12

• →Source: ESPN Swift ruled out; Reuters Bears-Bengals recap

Kareem Hunt, RB — Chiefs

• →FAAB: 15–30% (one- to two-week bridge; downgrade if Pacheco’s back soon)
• →Availability: Under 60% in most formats entering Week 9
• →Monitor: Pacheco could return after the bye; Elijah Mitchell also looms for early-downs if active in certain packages.

Isiah Pacheco (MCL sprain) was ruled out for Week 9 and labeled week-to-week, pushing Hunt into a larger early-down role with Brashard Smith mixing in passing downs. Chiefs have a Week 10 bye, so treat as a short-term volume play pending Pacheco’s recovery. citeturn15search6turn15search4

• →Source: NFL Week 9 injury report (KC) + CBS update on Pacheco

[Tier 2 — Strong additions (10–20% FAAB)]

Usage trends and roles that can stick, plus high-upside WR/TE adds.

Bam Knight, RB — Cardinals

• →FAAB: 12–18%
• →Availability: Lead RB while Trey Benson (knee) remains on IR
• →Monitor: Role could shrink when Benson is activated; Emari Demercado has third-down usage.

With James Conner out for the season and Trey Benson on IR, Knight led this backfield before the Week 8 bye and should continue to pace carries. Short-term flex with Dallas on deck in Week 9’s matchup; monitor Benson’s potential Week 11 return. citeturn4search0turn4search2

• →Source: NFL: Trey Benson to IR; Rotoballer RB pickups (Week 9)

Troy Franklin, WR — Broncos

• →FAAB: 10–18%
• →Availability: Available in many 10–12 teamers
• →Monitor: Denver spreads targets; game scripts can skew run-heavy with leads.

Rookie is trending up in targets and big plays, with recent spike weeks and 10 targets in Week 9 at Houston. Growing rapport with Bo Nix makes him a WR3/FLEX with volatility but a rising role. citeturn5search2turn5search0

• →Source: ESPN box/targets vs. HOU; Rotoballer risers on Franklin

Alec Pierce, WR — Colts

• →FAAB: 8–14% (spike-week WR3 with deep-target juice)
• →Availability: Under 60% in most formats
• →Monitor: Target volume can swing week-to-week; Indy’s turnovers in Week 9 were the outlier but monitor Daniel Jones’ protection.

Pierce’s downfield role continues to stabilize; he topped 100 yards vs. Pittsburgh with multiple explosive plays. With defenses keying on Pittman, Pierce’s vertical usage offers weekly boom potential. citeturn9news12turn9search1

• →Source: Reuters game recap; Colts highlights playlist (Pierce)

Colston Loveland, TE — Bears

• →FAAB: 8–12% (streamer/upside stash)
• →Availability: Available in ~76% of ESPN leagues entering Week 9
• →Monitor: Kmet’s health is key; if Kmet returns to full, Loveland’s routes dip.

Loveland’s route rate spiked with Cole Kmet sidelined, and he broke out for 118 yards and 2 TD in the Week 9 shootout. If Kmet remains limited, Loveland holds low-end TE1 streaming value. citeturn0search3turn7news13

• →Source: Sharp Football TE targets; Reuters Bears-Bengals recap

Juwan Johnson, TE — Saints

• →FAAB: 6–10%
• →Availability: Streamable in most leagues
• →Monitor: Rookie QB variance; Saints’ passing volume is inconsistent.

With rookie QB Tyler Shough making his first start, Johnson remained a top red-zone option and scored before game script cratered. He’s a TD-dependent streamer with a stable route rate. citeturn2search6turn2search0

• →Source: RotoWire note on Shough start; Saints game recap

[Tier 3 — Streamers and depth (1–8% FAAB or $0 bids)]

Short-term help or speculative stashes if you missed on the priority names.

Theo Johnson, TE — Giants

• →FAAB: 4–7% (stream)
• →Availability: Available in 80%+ of ESPN leagues entering Week 9
• →Monitor: Giants’ QB volatility; game scripts can cap TD chances.

Usage has quietly been strong (routes, target share), and he scored again in Week 9. On a WR-thin roster, Johnson is a viable stream while the Giants lean short-area passing. citeturn0search3turn13search1

• →Source: Sharp Football TE write-up; FantasyData Week 9 box

Tory Horton, WR — Seahawks

• →FAAB: 3–7% (bench stash with weekly streamer upside)
• →Availability: Largely unrostered in standard leagues
• →Monitor: Target volatility behind JSN; role can shrink when Seattle is run-heavy.

Seattle’s rookie wideout popped on SNF with two scores as Darnold diced Washington. If DK Metcalf’s usage ebbs week-to-week, Horton offers spike-week potential. citeturn14search1

• →Source: Seahawks.com: Rookie pass catchers shine vs. Commanders

Chargers D/ST, DST — Chargers

• →FAAB: 3–6% (stream)
• →Availability: ~31% rostered entering Week 9 on NFL.com leagues
• →Monitor: LAC OL injuries don’t impact D/ST, but note opponent script; Titans may come out of the bye healthier soon.

The “play the defense vs. Titans” stream worked again; Tennessee’s offense has been a top matchup to target. Keep the Bolts on speed dial in streaming leagues. citeturn0search0

• →Source: NFL.com Week 9 waiver column (DEF streamers)

Trevor Lawrence, QB — Jaguars

• →FAAB: 3–6% in 1-QB; 12–18% in SF
• →Availability: Under 60% in many redraft formats
• →Monitor: Week-to-week health (illness) monitored; pass-game pieces are banged up.

Played through illness and delivered two rushing TDs in an OT win at Las Vegas. Streaming-friendly schedule and rushing near the goal line keep his floor usable. citeturn10search5

• →Source: ESPN recap: Jaguars 30, Raiders 29 (OT)

[Deep League Radar & Streaming Watch]

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  Devin Singletary (RB — Giants) — Direct contingency to Tracy; handled early-downs in spots and could siphon series while Tracy ramps up after his own shoulder issue. citeturn13search1 (FAAB: 3–6%)

  • →Source: FantasyData Week 9 box shows split usage
  • →Monitor: If NYG signs/elevates another back, Singletary’s role could be limited.
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  Juwan Johnson (TE — Saints) — Touchdown streamer tied to rookie QB Tyler Shough, who has elevated TE targets since taking over. citeturn2search6 (FAAB: See Tier 2)

  • →Source: RotoWire note (Week 9)
  • →Monitor: Low-volume offense cap.
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  Bam Knight (RB — Cardinals) — Lead while Benson rehabs; short-term flex. citeturn4search0 (FAAB: See Tier 2)

  • →Source: NFL: Benson to IR
  • →Monitor: Benson’s return window could open as early as Week 11.
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  Colston Loveland (TE — Bears) — Breakout in Week 9 with Kmet sidelined; keep as streamer if Kmet’s back remains an issue. citeturn7news13 (FAAB: See Tier 2)

  • →Source: Reuters recap Bears-Bengals
  • →Monitor: Kmet’s practice participation.

[Close it out]

Strategy note: prioritize workhorse paths (Tracy, Monangai) over boom-bust WRs unless you’re flush at RB. For TEs, chase routes and red-zone usage (Loveland/Johnson/Johnson). As always, confirm Wednesday injury reports before setting FAAB and starting lineups.

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