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Our favorite high-upside waiver wire bench stashes, fantasy football sleepers for Week 9 of 2025. Sneaky Waiver wire stashes include Jalen Coker, Isaiah Davis, Luther Burden III more.
With the season past the halfway point, it is more important than ever to stay high-upside lottery tickets. In this piece, we will spotlight four high-upside players who could be league inside during the final weeks of the campaign.
We will spotlight two young running backs who are beginning to earn prominent roles on their respective teams and two young wideouts who could become full-time starters in the near future.
Who are the top stashes ahead of Week 9? Let's dive in!
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High-Upside Waiver Wire Bench Stashes
Only players rostered in fewer than 30% of fantasy football leagues are considered potential streamers.
Isaiah Davis, RB - NYJ
20% Rostered
Davis is quickly exiting the territory and entering waiver-wire territory. This may be your final opportunity to tash him. In Week 8, Davis enjoyed the best showing of the season, where he took seven carries for 65 yards and caught four of his five targets for an additional 44 yards. Despite this impressive production, Breece Hall still dominated he backfield, scoring three total touchdowns.
However, a deeper look shows that Davis could force a committee. In each of the past two games, Davis has logged at least 44% of the snaps, a stark jump from the mere 26% he saw in Week 6. In addition, with Hall's name being linked to trade discussions, Davis could become the lead option in the backfield sooner rather than later.
Even if Hall weren't dealt, he could carry viable FLEX upside, given his role as a pass catcher.
Isaiah Davis Sets Season-High in Touches, Yards https://t.co/ggH8TgfET6
— RotoBaller NFL (@RotoBallerNFL) October 27, 2025
Devin Neal, RB - NO
5% Rostered
The other RB to consider stashing is rookie Devin Neal. With Kendre Miller (knee) out for the season with a torn ACL, Neal was immediately used in the No. 2 role in the backfield. More importantly, the Saints wasted little time involving him in the game plan. After seeing only 13% of the snaps in Week 7, Neal saw his participation jump to a high 46% in Week 8.
In this game, Neal did not take a carry but caught all three of his targets for 11 yards. While he does not have the standalone upside that Davis does, he could become a must-start RB2 if Alvin Kamara were to miss time.
Devin Neal In Line For Significant Role? https://t.co/iCMT3HyJXR
— RotoBaller NFL (@RotoBallerNFL) October 22, 2025
Luther Burden III, WR - CHI
10% Rostered
Burden is currently in the concussion protocol and was likely dropped in your league. This was a great opportunity to pick up a potential league-winning WR. Burden has had an improved role as the team's No. 4 WR but has flashed high upside when on the field. In Week 3, Burden tallied 101 yards with his first touchdown on just three receptions.
Then, following their Week 5 bye, Burden would lead the team in yards during their victory over the Commanders in Week 6. While he took a step back in Week 7, he saw his snap share in this game, suggesting the Bears would like him to be more involved in the second half.
While he could miss a week of action with the concussion, he is still worth stashing in all 12+ team formats that require three WRs. When active, he could be primed to take over the No. 3 WR spot on the depth chart and enter weekly FLEX territory.
Jalen Coker, WR - CAR
8% Rostered
The final player we will look at in this piece is second-year wideout Coker. Coker slowly saw his role increase as an undrafted rookie last season and flashed upside in the final month of the campaign. In his last five games last season, Coker saw 5.6 targets per game and averaged 10.1 PPR points per game, despite playing on a struggling Carolina offense.
In the offseason, Coker was named the team's starting slot wideout, but suffered a quadriceps injury late in August, which put him on the IR throughout the start of the campaign. While he eventually returned in Week 7, he has not had a significant role in the offense. In his season debut, he saw just two targets, but was able to catch three of his four targets this past Sunday for 36 yards.
More importantly, in this game, Coker logged 66% of the snaps, a major jump from the 37% he logged in his debut. In addition, the team's No. 2 WR, Xavier Legette, has struggled to produce consistently, which could allow Coker to take over the No. 2 role in the passing attack sooner rather than later.
If Bryce Young can continue to develop, Coker can become his primary target in the slot and offer high-end WR3 upside in PPR leagues. Managers needing a reliable WR with upside should look to stash Coker, as he could be in store for a breakout game against a tough Green Bay secondary this weekend.
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Other High-Upside Bench Stashes
- Sean Tucker, RB - TB
- Tank Bigsby, RB - JAC
- Jaydon Blue, RB - DAL
- Malik Washington, WR - MIA
Who To Pickup for Fantasy Football Week 9?
Waiver wire pickup options, including how to prioritize them for your league - depending on the league size. Quarterbacks and Defenses (D/ST) are grouped together at the bottom of the list:
| Rank | Player Name | Position | % Ros. | Baller Move |
| 1 | Kareem Hunt | RB | 52 | Add in All Leagues |
| 2 | Trey Benson | RB | 58 | Add in All Leagues |
| 3 | Woody Marks | RB | 68 | Add in 10+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 4 | Bam Knight | RB | 41 | Add in 10+ Team Leagues |
| 5 | Josh Downs | WR | 54 | Add in 10+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 6 | Darnell Mooney | WR | 38 | Add in 10+ Team Leagues |
| 7 | Nick Chubb | RB | 60 | Add in 10+ Team Leagues |
| 8 | Tank Bigsby | RB | 25 | Add in 10+ Team Leagues |
| 9 | Brashard Smith | RB | 16 | Add in 10+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 10 | Cooper Kupp | WR | 57 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 11 | Kyle Monangai | RB | 29 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 12 | Keon Coleman | WR | 57 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 13 | Kayshon Boutte | WR | 48 | Add in 12+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 14 | Troy Franklin | WR | 45 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 15 | Tyjae Spears | RB | 40 | Add in 12+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 16 | Calvin Ridley | WR | 66 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 17 | Matthew Golden | WR | 68 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 18 | Tyler Allgeier | RB | 39 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 19 | Tre Tucker | WR | 37 | Add in 12+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 20 | Dylan Sampson | RB | 17 | Add in 12+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 21 | Alec Pierce | WR | 26 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 22 | Chimere Dike | WR | 16 | Add in 12+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 23 | Isaiah Davis | RB | 10 | Add in 12+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 24 | Tez Johnson | WR | 41 | Add in 12+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 25 | Christian Watson | WR | 26 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 26 | Chris Godwin | WR | 55 | Add in 12+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 27 | Harold Fannin Jr. | TE | 44 | Add in 12+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 28 | Juwan Johnson | TE | 34 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 29 | Jayden Reed | WR | 35 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 30 | Colston Loveland | TE | 23 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 31 | Jayden Higgins | WR | 23 | Add in 12+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 32 | Kenneth Gainwell | RB | 36 | Add in 12+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 33 | Malik Washington | WR | 16 | Add in 12+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 34 | Marquise Brown | WR | 41 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 35 | Evan Engram | TE | 55 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 36 | Xavier Legette | WR | 14 | Add in 12+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 37 | Elic Ayomanor | WR | 27 | Add in 12+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 38 | Theo Johnson | TE | 28 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 39 | Mason Taylor | TE | 24 | Add in 12+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 40 | Calvin Austin III | WR | 9 | Add in 14+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 41 | Rashod Bateman | WR | 20 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
| 42 | Cade Otton | TE | 47 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
| 43 | Jaydon Blue | RB | 9 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
| 44 | Darius Slayton | WR | 27 | Add in 14+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 45 | Dalton Schultz | TE | 34 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
| 46 | Xavier Hutchinson | WR | 1 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
| 47 | Jaylin Noel | WR | 7 | Add in 14+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 48 | Kendrick Bourne | WR | 22 | Add in 14+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 49 | Ollie Gordon II | RB | 14 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
| 50 | Pat Bryant | WR | 1 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
| 51 | Samaje Perine | RB | 7 | Add in 14+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 52 | Luke McCaffrey | WR | 9 | Add in 14+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 53 | Chris Moore | WR | 1 | Add in 14+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 54 | Jonnu Smith | TE | 20 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
| 55 | Isaiah Likely | TE | 5 | Add in 14+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 56 | Devin Singletary | RB | 3 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
| 57 | AJ Barner | TE | 9 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
| 58 | Parker Washington | WR | 1 | Add in 14+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 59 | Devin Neal | RB | 4 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
| 60 | Jalen Coker | WR | 5 | Add in 14+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 61 | Michael Wilson | WR | 3 | Add in 14+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 62 | Olamide Zaccheaus | WR | 1 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
| 63 | Jaylin Lane | WR | 1 | Add in 14+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 64 | Brandon Aiyuk | WR | 41 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
| 65 | Jaxson Dart | QB | 64 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 66 | Kyler Murray | QB | 68 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 67 | Brock Purdy | QB | 66 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 68 | Joe Flacco | QB | 55 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 69 | Sam Darnold | QB | 43 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
| 70 | Trevor Lawrence | QB | 46 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
| 71 | Aaron Rodgers | QB | 42 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
| 72 | C.J. Stroud | QB | 56 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
| 73 | Marcus Mariota | QB | 8 | Add in 2QB Leagues |
| 74 | Tua Tagovailoa | QB | 23 | Add in 2QB Leagues |
| 75 | J.J. McCarthy | QB | 26 | Add in 2QB Leagues |
| 76 | Geno Smith | QB | 16 | Add in 2QB Leagues |
| 77 | Tyler Shough | QB | 3 | Add in 2QB Leagues |
| 78 | Dillon Gabriel | QB | 3 | Add in 2QB Leagues |
| 79 | Jake Browning | QB | 1 | Add in 2QB Leagues |
| 80 | Baltimore Ravens | DST | 38 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 81 | Jacksonville Jaguars | DST | 33 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 82 | Seattle Seahawks | DST | 51 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 83 | San Francisco 49ers | DST | 21 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
| 84 | Las Vegas Raiders | DST | 5 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
| 85 | New York Giants | DST | 4 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
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