We are diving headfirst into Week 9 of the NFL season, and let’s be real, the waiver wire usually feels like a barren wasteland by this point. But trust me, you’ve got some legit exciting options chilling out there, ready for an immediate impact and a serious longer outlook. This isn’t your average week, folks.
Allgeier’s Unstoppable Week 8 Performance Just Blew Up
The Arizona Cardinals just snagged their best win of the season, and man, it came at a cost. They ended up losing two running backs in the process: Jeremiyah Love went down with an ankle injury, and Bam Knight got sidelined with a concussion. Rough, right? But hey, sometimes Gardner Minshew II just morphs into a miracle-worker, and because of those unfortunate injuries, Tyler Allgeier got his chance to show off. And boy, did he ever.
Allgeier wasn’t just mashing in goal-line carries, he was straight up unstoppable on Sunday. He took 11 carries for a wild 147 yards and a touchdown. Plus, he snagged all five of his targets for 44 yards and another score. Seriously, heading into Monday night, he has the second-most fantasy points from Week 8 of anyone out there. If he controls that backfield for a bit while Love and Knight heal up, he is a viable starting running back for real. And even when the others are back, he’s a no-brainer flex option. What are you waiting for?
Jonah Coleman Is Looking Dynamic, Finally
Fantasy managers got the heads-up last week to grab Jonah Coleman, but it seems like too many of you slept on it. Listen up, because if you don’t heed the advice this time around, you won’t get another opportunity to fix that mistake. Coleman looked good returning from injury last week, but he looked *great* on Sunday. He only needed 15 touches,11 carries, plus 4 catches on 5 targets,to rack up 104 scrimmage yards and a score.
Yeah, the Broncos might not always utilize their running backs exactly the way we’d like, but Coleman is playing so dynamically right now, you just can’t put that toothpaste back in the tube. Denver’s offense could certainly stand to be more dynamic, and he’s bringing it.
Adonai Mitchell’s Comeback Is Legit
Remember Adonai Mitchell? He was out for over a month after undergoing finger surgery. When he came back last week, the Jets slow-played him, sending him just three targets and not connecting on any. But this past Sunday? The kid gloves were off, and the production returned almost immediately. New York looked his way early and often, and Las Vegas just couldn’t find a way to quiet his impact.
By the final buzzer, Mitchell managed to turn nine targets into seven receptions for a monster 142 yards and a touchdown. Now, that receiving room is a bit crowded, especially with Omar Cooper Jr. going silent Sunday, so there is certainly some boom-or-bust to Mitchell’s profile. That said, he just flashed a reward high enough to make that risk totally worth it.
So, with only two teams on bye this week, and some injured guys returning to the field, the league’s giving us a little breather. But don’t get too comfy. These guys, Allgeier, Coleman, and Mitchell, are out there, flashing serious potential. Their performances show they are not just temporary fills, they could actually shape the rest of your season. Keep an eye on them, because they are making noise right now.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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