Fantasy Football: Top Waiver Wire Stashes Before Week 9 & Aaron Jones IR Update

Aaron Jones and Thursday Night Football

• ⚡ Aaron Jones is expected to play on Thursday Night Football, potentially limiting the touches for Jordan Mason.
• 🎯 Despite a tough matchup against the Chargers, both Jones and Mason are projected as RB2s (around RB 20-26) due to their potential volume.
• 📈 The Chargers' run defense has been vulnerable recently, allowing significant yards per carry and points to opposing running backs.

Week 9 Waiver Wire Headliner

• 📌 Bamidele "Bam Bam" Aiyuk is highlighted as the top stash for Week 9, facing the Dallas Cowboys.
• 💡 He is available in about half of CBS Sports leagues and is recommended due to a favorable upcoming matchup, especially as other positions have decent depth.

Quarterback Stashes

• 🌟 Sam Darnold is a potential one-week stash for Week 9 against Washington, which has allowed many fantasy points to quarterbacks.
• 🚀 Trevor Lawrence is available in about half of CBS Sports leagues and could be a Week 9 replacement against the Raiders' struggling defense.
• ⚠️ Both Darnold and Lawrence are recommended as bye-week replacements for Week 9, with the suggestion to drop them after their respective games.

Running Back and Wide Receiver Stashes

• 🏈 Isaiah Pacheco is mentioned as a potential RB2 if the Jets trade Breece Hall, available in 76% of leagues.
• 🏃 Bamidele "Bam Bam" Aiyuk is identified as a stash for Week 9 against Dallas, with other running back stashes including Kyle Manungai and Ta'Quan Smith.
• 🎯 Darius Slayton is a recommended stash for Week 9 against the 49ers, particularly if their secondary remains depleted.
• 💡 Jaylen Wright is considered a better stash than Christian Kirk, available in 90% of leagues, though his Week 9 matchup against Denver is uncertain.

Tight End and Defense Stashes

• 📈 Dalton Schultz is a favorite non-running back stash, available in 69% of leagues, expected to be a key target for C.J. Stroud.
• 🛡️ The Rams DST is a prime stash for Week 9 against the Saints, who have struggled on the road, with the Seahawks and Lions DSTs also viable options.
• 🏈 For Week 8 DSTs, the Buccaneers, Bills, and Bengals are recommended for favorable matchups against the Jets.