The Week 9 waiver wire presents a rare opportunity for fantasy football managers to secure high-upside running backs following a brutal Week 8 for the New York Giants. With Jeremiyah Love and Bam Knight both exiting early due to significant injuries, Tyler Allgeier seized the spotlight, rushing for 147 yards and a touchdown while adding 44 receiving yards and another score on five catches. This explosive performance confirms Allgeier as the primary waiver wire target for managers seeking a reliable starter, as the depth chart has been decimated by Knight’s severe concussion and Love’s right ankle injury.
Injuries to Love and Knight unlock immediate starter value for the Giants’ RB3.
While Allgeier’s current production is undeniable, managers must weigh the timeline of the Giants’ backfield recovery. Love, who recently returned from a left ankle issue, now faces a new hurdle with his right ankle, making a Week 9 return highly unlikely. Even if Love is placed on injured reserve, he remains the designated lead back upon his eventual return, which caps Allgeier’s long-term ceiling. However, Knight’s return will likely result in a committee role rather than a full displacement, preserving Allgeier’s value as a viable flex or starter option for the remainder of the season.
In Las Vegas, Mike Washington Jr. has effectively overtaken the backfield, relegating Ashton Jeanty to a change-of-pace and pass-catching specialist role. This shift in usage makes Washington a critical waiver wire add for managers looking for volume, as he is now the primary ball carrier in a high-powered offense. Prioritizing Allgeier for immediate start-and-stay value or Washington for sustained volume depends on your league’s scoring system, but both players offer significant upside compared to the typical waiver wire fodder available this week.
Source: Yahoo Sports
