Waiver Wire2026 NFL Week 9
Published Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Four adds with a claim priority, two drop candidates, and one deep-league stash. Researched live by AI from that week's news, so verify before you act.
Waiver Adds
- Jonah Coleman (RB, DEN). Claim priority: HIGH Coleman was the clear lead back in Week 8, with a 67.9% snap share, a 47.8% rush share, and a 17.2% target share, and with RJ Harvey (knee) on IR, Coleman's role is growing after he led Denver with 104 yards and a score versus Kansas City, now facing a soft Panthers run defense.
- Mike Washington Jr. (RB, LV). Claim priority: HIGH Washington led the backfield, playing on 60% of the offensive snaps, and carried the ball 25 times, while Jeanty carried the ball just twice, a split the coach called his own decision.
- Emmett Johnson (RB, KC). Claim priority: MEDIUM Johnson has proven his worth in recent weeks, including a five-catch, 128-yard, one-touchdown receiving day on Sunday, and is a high-end handcuff with standalone PPR value.
- DeMario Douglas (WR, NE). Claim priority: LOW The Packers are a tough slot matchup this week, but Douglas gets a very favorable Week 10 matchup against the Lions, who entered Week 8 having given up more fantasy points to slot receivers than any other defense.
Drop Candidates
- Jaylin Noel (WR, HOU). His second NFL season is over; the Texans placed Noel on season-ending IR last week due to turf toe.
- J.K. Dobbins (RB, DEN). He has played less than 25% of the snaps in each of the past two games, and even with RJ Harvey on IR, Dobbins can be dropped.
Deep League Stash
- Seth McGowan (RB, IND). Jonathan Taylor is rumored to be available, and if he's dealt, rookie McGowan would become the Colts' No. 1 running back.
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