Mike Washington Jr. absolutely exploded in Week 8, taking over the Raiders’ backfield with a whopping 25 carries for 83 yards. But here’s the kicker: Raiders offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak isn’t calling it a one-off. Nope, he flat out said this shift in workload is “a sign of things to come,” making Washington Jr. the hottest pickup on the waiver wire right now for Week 9.
The Raiders’ Backfield Just Got Flipped Upside Down
Seriously, if you’ve been watching, you saw the writing on the wall. Washington Jr. played 60% of the snaps, and that 25-carry, 83-yard performance speaks for itself. Meanwhile, Jeanty, who we all thought was the guy, saw his snap share plummet to a season-low 40% with only five touches. Yeah, Jeanty still snagged 73 scrimmage yards thanks to a wild 45-yard catch, but this is a brutal shift for anyone counting on him. Kubiak’s post-game comments are huge: he’s saying this isn’t some one-game punishment. It’s the new reality for their running back room. So if Washington Jr. is out there, snatch him up! He’s only 27% rostered with a $29 FAB cost, and he’s going up against the 49ers next. This is a permanent change, folks.
Need A QB? Our Guy Darnold Leads The Pack For Seattle Faithful
For all you 12s out there needing a quarterback, our very own Sam Darnold is looking like a solid streaming option this week! He’s only 42% rostered and gets a matchup against Arizona. You can absolutely fire him up. He’s listed as the No. 2 QB add behind Malik Willis, who’s been crushing it for the Dolphins. Willis, rostered in just 20% of leagues with a $9 FAB, just dropped 15.6 fantasy points in Week 8, making him the QB14, and he was QB4 in Week 7 and QB13 in Week 5. That’s consistent high-floor play! His rushing upside, plus the emergence of Miami’s young weapons like Caleb Douglas, Malik Washington, Chris Bell, and Ollie Gordon II, makes him a weekly streaming dream.
There are other options, of course. Kirk Cousins is technically out there for some, but he’s 56% rostered so most of you won’t see him. If you’re really desperate, keep an eye on guys like Gardner Minshew II, who’s got a game coming up *at SEA*. So you know our defense will be ready for him.
So there you have it, folks! Week 9 is here, and bye weeks for the Steelers and Titans mean you might be scrambling, but opportunities are out there. Grab Washington Jr. if you can, and if you’re rocking with our guy Sam Darnold under center, fire him up against Arizona! Let’s go Hawks!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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