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Our favorite high-upside waiver wire bench stashes, fantasy football sleepers for Week 9 of 2025. Waiver wire stashes include Isaiah Likely, Jaydon Blue, Sean Tucker, more.
Stashing the right player could provide your fantasy team with a massive boost. For those who were ahead of their league mates and stashed players like Kimani Vidal or Oronde Gadsden, they likely secured a must-start player going forward.
In this piece, we will highlight four must-stash players ahead of Week 9 who possess long-term upside and could become league-winners.
Who should we be stashing this week? 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.
Sean Tucker, RB - TB
5% Rostered
Sean Tucker opened the season as Tampa Bay's No. 3 RB but moved up to the backup role when Bucky Irving (foot) suffered an injury. While Rachaad White has primarily dominated the lead role for the time being, Tucker has recently seen his role increase. In their Week 8 victory over the Saints, Tucker took a season-high 12 carries for 42 yards and a score.
This was his second rushing score in just his past three games. During this three-game stretch, White has struggled to find much consistency on the ground, averaging just 3.5 YPC. Given Tucker's elite efficiency and recent surge in production, he could operate as the RB1 in this backfield if Irving's injury were to linger, after their Week 9 bye.
Last season, Tucker flashed immense side-to-side when given the opportunity, averaging a stellar 6.2 YPC. He is a solid RB to stash in deep leagues this week.
Sean Tucker powers it in for the Bucs TD on 4th down 💪
TBvsNO on FOX/FOX Onehttps://t.co/HkKw7uXVnt pic.twitter.com/dZ6uNf7eK3
— NFL (@NFL) October 26, 2025
Jaydon Blue, RB - DAL
10% Rostered
The other running back to stash may be the priority No. 2 RB to stash in fantasy football. Currently, Jaydon Blue is the second RB on the Dallas depth chart and could see an increase in workload if Javonte Williams were to miss time. In each of his last two games, Blue has seen just 7.5 attempts per game and logged only 20% of the snaps.
Through eight weeks, Williams has produced as an RB1, averaging 18.8 PPR points per game with nine total touchdowns and 79.1 rushing yards per game. Given William's previous injury history, Blue could become a league-winner if he were to see time in the starter's role.
Managers with a solid record should consider targeting Blue as a high upside lottery ticket.
Tory Horton, WR - SEA
10% Rostered
The rookie wideout has flashed at times and is moving out of his bye week, which is typically the turning point for a first-year pass catcher. Throughout his first seven games in Seattle, Horton has eclipsed 100 PPR points in three of them. However, in the other four, Horton has caught just one total pass, on six targets.
Despite his underwhelming and inconsistent play at times, Horton could be in the mix to take over the No. 2 WR role. Currently, Cooper Kupp has slotted in as the team's No. 2 WR but has struggled to produce weekly, averaging only 3.4 receptions per game.
Given Horton's upside as a deep threat, he is a priority stash ahead of Week 9 in three-WR formats.
Tory Horton’s 1st career catch is a touchdown!
SEAvsPIT on FOX/FOX Onehttps://t.co/HkKw7uXVnt pic.twitter.com/rCS74Ca0gA
— NFL (@NFL) September 14, 2025
Isaiah Likely, TE - BAL
5% Rostered
There may be a changing of the guard at the TE position in Baltimore. Despite having a slower start to the season due to a foot injury, Likely is nearly matching Mark Andrews' productivity and is slowly taking over the lead job. While Likely has only caught five passes over the last three games, during this stretch, the young tight end has seen a higher snap share to Andrews in all but one.
With Lamar Jackson's (hamstring) slate to return to the corner on Thursday, this offense could finally turn the corner after being held back by subpar backup QB play. With Likely's increasing role, he could finally break out with Jackson under center. While Andrews still figures to play a role in the red zone, Likely could become a low-end TE1 in the coming weeks.
Given that Andrews has seen his production drop significantly and is nearing the end of his career, Likely is a must-stash for those looking for an upside late-season tight end.
Read more player news and updates for Week 9
Other High-Upside Bench Stashes
- Luther Burden III, CHI
- Isaiah Davis, NY
- Jalen Coker, CAR
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 | Pos. | % Ros. | Baller Move |
| 1 | Tyrone Tracy Jr. | RB | 48 | Add in All Leagues |
| 2 | Oronde Gadsden | TE | 61 | Add in All Leagues |
| 3 | Woody Marks | RB | 66 | Add in All PPR Leagues |
| 4 | Josh Downs | WR | 52 | Add in All PPR Leagues |
| 5 | Trey Benson | RB | 55 | Add in 10+ Team Leagues |
| 6 | Darnell Mooney | WR | 47 | Add in 10+ Team Leagues |
| 7 | Nick Chubb | RB | 63 | Add in 10+ Team Leagues |
| 8 | Tank Bigsby | RB | 17 | Add in 10+ Team Leagues |
| 9 | Will Shipley | RB | 2 | Add in 10+ Team Leagues |
| 10 | Bam Knight | RB | 18 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 11 | Brashard Smith | RB | 18 | Add in 12+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 12 | Cooper Kupp | WR | 57 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 13 | Kyle Monangai | RB | 39 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 14 | Keon Coleman | WR | 61 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 15 | Kayshon Boutte | WR | 40 | Add in 12+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 16 | Troy Franklin | WR | 37 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 17 | Tyjae Spears | RB | 31 | Add in 12+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 18 | Tyler Allgeier | RB | 43 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 19 | Tre Tucker | WR | 38 | Add in 12+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 20 | Isaiah Davis | RB | 9 | Add in 12+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 21 | Alec Pierce | WR | 29 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 22 | Dalton Schultz | TE | 43 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 23 | Chimere Dike | WR | 7 | Add in 12+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 24 | Tez Johnson | WR | 53 | Add in 12+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 25 | Chris Godwin | WR | 56 | Add in 12+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 26 | Marquise Brown | WR | 41 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 27 | Jayden Higgins | WR | 27 | Add in 12+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 28 | Xavier Legette | WR | 20 | Add in 12+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 29 | Jayden Reed | WR | 35 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 30 | Colston Loveland | TE | 22 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 31 | Evan Engram | TE | 58 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 32 | Harold Fannin Jr. | TE | 46 | Add in 12+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 33 | Kenneth Gainwell | RB | 40 | Add in 12+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 34 | Theo Johnson | TE | 24 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 35 | Juwan Johnson | TE | 32 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 36 | Mason Taylor | TE | 29 | Add in 12+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 37 | Rashod Bateman | WR | 21 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
| 38 | Cade Otton | TE | 65 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
| 39 | Jaydon Blue | RB | 10 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
| 40 | Malik Washington | WR | 15 | Add in 14+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 41 | Elic Ayomanor | WR | 31 | Add in 14+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 42 | Xavier Hutchinson | WR | 1 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
| 43 | Jaylin Noel | WR | 9 | Add in 14+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 44 | Christian Watson | WR | 15 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
| 45 | Kendrick Bourne | WR | 28 | Add in 14+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 46 | Darius Slayton | WR | 18 | Add in 14+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 47 | Calvin Austin III | WR | 10 | Add in 14+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 48 | Ollie Gordon II | RB | 11 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
| 49 | Pat Bryant | WR | 1 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
| 50 | Brian Robinson Jr. | RB | 27 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
| 51 | Jonnu Smith | TE | 20 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
| 52 | Isaiah Likely | TE | 6 | Add in 14+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 53 | AJ Barner | TE | 7 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
| 54 | Devin Singletary | RB | 0 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
| 55 | Parker Washington | WR | 1 | Add in 14+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 56 | Dylan Sampson | RB | 13 | Add in 14+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 57 | Devin Neal | RB | 4 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
| 58 | Jalen Coker | WR | 7 | Add in 14+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 59 | Brandon Aiyuk | WR | 41 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
| 60 | Michael Wilson | WR | 3 | Add in 14+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 61 | Olamide Zaccheaus | WR | 1 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
| 62 | Sterling Shepard | WR | 13 | Add in 14+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 63 | Noah Fant | TE | 4 | Add in 14+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 64 | Samaje Perine | RB | 3 | Add in 14+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 65 | Jaxson Dart | QB | 63 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 66 | Joe Flacco | QB | 61 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 67 | Kyler Murray | QB | 62 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
| 68 | Brock Purdy | QB | 66 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 69 | Trevor Lawrence | QB | 42 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
| 70 | Sam Darnold | QB | 36 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
| 71 | Aaron Rodgers | QB | 46 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
| 72 | C.J. Stroud | QB | 56 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
| 73 | Marcus Mariota | QB | 12 | Add in 2QB Leagues |
| 74 | Tua Tagovailoa | QB | 19 | Add in 2QB Leagues |
| 75 | Geno Smith | QB | 15 | Add in 2QB Leagues |
| 76 | J.J. McCarthy | QB | 23 | Add in 2QB Leagues |
| 77 | Tyler Shough | QB | 1 | Add in 2QB Leagues |
| 78 | Dillon Gabriel | QB | 4 | Add in 2QB Leagues |
| 79 | Tyler Huntley | QB | 4 | Add in 2QB Leagues |
| 80 | Los Angeles Chargers | DST | 56 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 81 | Los Angeles Rams | DST | 20 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 82 | Detroit Lions | DST | 48 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 83 | Green Bay Packers | DST | 52 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 84 | Baltimore Ravens | DST | 40 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
| 85 | Jacksonville Jaguars | DST | 56 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
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