Week 9 Fantasy Football Waiver Wire: Mike Washington Jr. among slew of good RB pickups to consider

Key Points:

• Key injuries impacting fantasy football include Lamar Jackson (thumb, possibly season-ending), Tyler Huntley (toe, possible IR), and multiple wide receivers and running backs dealing with various injuries, affecting team depth and player availability.
• Top waiver-wire pickups for Week 9 feature running backs Mike Washington Jr. (Raiders), Emmett Johnson (Chiefs), and Seth McGowan (Colts), with Washington Jr. emerging as the lead back in Las Vegas and Johnson offering high upside behind Kenneth Walker III.
• Quarterback Malik Willis (Dolphins) is highlighted as a strong streaming option due to his rushing ability and improving supporting cast, while other streaming and desperation quarterback options include Sam Darnold, J.J. McCarthy, and Justin Herbert.
• Wide receiver options on waivers are mostly WR3/flex level, with Antonio Williams and Treylon Burks (Commanders) showing consistent production, and DeMario Douglas (Patriots) offering upside amid injuries to key receivers.
• Tight end Mike Gesicki (Bengals) is a top waiver target, having scored touchdowns in six of seven games and providing flex-worthy production, while streaming options include Chig Okonkwo and Eli Raridon.