Waiver wire, Week 9
The top Week 9 pickups by the data: Gardner Minshew (Cardinals QB), Emeka Egbuka (Buccaneers WR), Rashee Rice (Chiefs WR) and Colston Loveland (Bears TE). Each one is here for a reason you can check: a depth chart promotion, a starter ruled out, or more targets and carries lately.
Quarterbacks
Gardner Minshew Cardinals · QB
Now listed first at QB (was Jacoby Brissett) on the depth chart (Nov 3). 19.5 PPR points a game over his last three, 42nd among quarterbacks for the season. Week 9: at Seahawks, who allow the 2nd-fewest points to quarterbacks.
Tyler Huntley Ravens · QB
Now listed first at QB (was Lamar Jackson) on the depth chart (Nov 2). 8.8 PPR points a game over his last three, 32nd among quarterbacks for the season. Week 9: vs Jaguars, who allow the 9th-fewest points to quarterbacks.
Michael Penix Jr. Falcons · QB
Carries up: 5.0 a game over his last two, up from 1.8. 13.9 PPR points a game over his last three, 25th among quarterbacks for the season. Week 9: vs Bengals, who allow the 16th-most points to quarterbacks.
Running backs
Woody Marks Texans · RB
Now listed first at RB (was David Montgomery) on the depth chart (Nov 2). Touches and targets up: 19.0 a game over his last two, up from 11.2. 10.6 PPR points a game over his last three, 30th among running backs for the season. Week 9: at Chargers, who allow the 11th-most points to running backs.
Kyle Monangai Bears · RB
Touches and targets up: 20.5 a game over his last two, up from 12.0. 13.0 PPR points a game over his last three, 33rd among running backs for the season. Week 9: vs Buccaneers, who allow the 2nd-fewest points to running backs.
Rachaad White Commanders · RB
Touches and targets up: 13.0 a game over his last two, up from 9.8. 10.9 PPR points a game over his last three, 29th among running backs for the season. Week 9: vs Rams, who allow the 10th-fewest points to running backs.
Jonah Coleman Broncos · RB
Touches and targets up: 13.5 a game over his last two, up from 6.5. 14.7 PPR points a game over his last three, 43rd among running backs for the season. Week 9: at Panthers, who allow the 2nd-most points to running backs.
Tyrone Tracy Jr. Giants · RB
Touches and targets up: 8.0 a game over his last two, up from 2.0. 10.8 PPR points a game over his last three, 58th among running backs for the season. Week 9: at Eagles, who allow the 16th-fewest points to running backs.
Ollie Gordon II Dolphins · RB
Touches and targets up: 24.0 a game over his last two, up from 13.0. 13.0 PPR points a game over his last three, 25th among running backs for the season. Week 9: vs Lions, who allow the 4th-fewest points to running backs.
Zach Charbonnet Seahawks · RB
Now listed first at RB (was Emanuel Wilson) on the depth chart (Oct 30). 5.9 PPR points a game over his last three, 96th among running backs for the season. Week 9: vs Cardinals, who allow the 14th-fewest points to running backs.
Kenny Gainwell Buccaneers · RB
Touches and targets up: 20.0 a game over his last two, up from 6.0. 8.7 PPR points a game over his last three, 36th among running backs for the season. Week 9: at Bears, who allow the 3rd-fewest points to running backs.
Chris Rodriguez Jr. Jaguars · RB
Touches and targets up: 9.5 a game over his last two, up from 5.8. 6.8 PPR points a game over his last three, 45th among running backs for the season. Week 9: at Ravens, who allow the 8th-fewest points to running backs.
Wide receivers
Emeka Egbuka Buccaneers · WR
Touches and targets up: 13.0 a game over his last two, up from 6.3. 12.8 PPR points a game over his last three, 38th among wide receivers for the season. Week 9: at Bears, who allow the 16th-most points to wide receivers.
Rashee Rice Chiefs · WR
Touches and targets up: 8.5 a game over his last two, up from 4.0. 15.5 PPR points a game over his last three, 52nd among wide receivers for the season. Week 9: vs Jets, who allow the 9th-fewest points to wide receivers.
Makai Lemon Eagles · WR
Touches and targets up: 8.5 a game over his last two, up from 4.8. 12.1 PPR points a game over his last three, 48th among wide receivers for the season. Week 9: vs Giants, who allow the 15th-most points to wide receivers.
Jack Bech Raiders · WR
Now listed first at WR (was Cody White) on the depth chart (Nov 1). 7.9 PPR points a game over his last three, 117th among wide receivers for the season. Week 9: at 49ers, who allow the 11th-fewest points to wide receivers.
Mack Hollins Patriots · WR
Touches and targets up: 6.5 a game over his last two, up from 3.5. 8.9 PPR points a game over his last three, 81st among wide receivers for the season. Week 9: vs Packers, who allow the 8th-most points to wide receivers.
Tutu Atwell Rams · WR
Now listed first at WR (was Jordan Whittington) on the depth chart (Nov 2). 3.5 PPR points a game over his last three, 123rd among wide receivers for the season. Week 9: at Commanders, who allow the 12th-most points to wide receivers.
John Metchie III Panthers · WR
Now listed first at WR (was Brycen Tremayne) on the depth chart (Nov 2). 4.3 PPR points a game over his last three, 95th among wide receivers for the season. Week 9: vs Broncos, who allow the 7th-fewest points to wide receivers.
Brian Thomas Jr. Jaguars · WR
Now listed first at WR (was Josh Cameron) on the depth chart (Nov 3). 2.7 PPR points a game over his last three, 87th among wide receivers for the season. Week 9: at Ravens, who allow the 9th-most points to wide receivers.
Cyrus Allen Chiefs · WR
Now listed first at WR (was Jalen Royals) on the depth chart (Nov 2). 3.8 PPR points a game over his last three, 130th among wide receivers for the season. Week 9: vs Jets, who allow the 9th-fewest points to wide receivers.
Malachi Fields Giants · WR
Touches and targets up: 6.5 a game over his last two, up from 3.4. 6.7 PPR points a game over his last three, 70th among wide receivers for the season. Week 9: at Eagles, who allow the 2nd-most points to wide receivers.
Tight ends
Colston Loveland Bears · TE
Touches and targets up: 10.5 a game over his last two, up from 5.0. 16.6 PPR points a game over his last three, 15th among tight ends for the season. Week 9: vs Buccaneers, who allow the 11th-most points to tight ends.
Colby Parkinson Rams · TE
Touches and targets up: 6.0 a game over his last two, up from 1.8. 8.4 PPR points a game over his last three, 43rd among tight ends for the season. Week 9: at Commanders, who allow the 2nd-most points to tight ends.