Waiver Candies: Player Candy Comp
Great matchup this week vs. Chicago. Has 3 straight games of at least 19+ fantasy points. Candy comp is a milk dud
Happy Halloween from one of your favorite Dudes. In today's article, I hope to help you find all the week 9 Fantasy Football treats. We are looking for something filling; as much as I love Kit-Kat bars, I'm pretty sure I could eat 78 of those chocolate-covered wafers and be just as hungry as I was before. I love Kit-Kat bars, but let's be honest, that is candy fodder. Kit-Kats have name value, but you need to trade that to someone. I'm looking for that candy with long-term value, the Snickers and coveted Reeses peanut butter cups; side note: Kirkland brand peanut butter cups are the superior peanut butter cup. So, below, I have all my favorite waiver adds, along with a candy comparison.
Below are all my favorite week 9 waiver wire options with roster percentages under 68% on Sleeper. Rankings are HPPR with the help of PFF before MNF. Teams on bye this week: Broncos, Lions, Jaguars, 49ers.
Quarterbacks:
Derek Carr (39% rostered) has a great matchup this week vs. Chicago. Has 3 straight games of at least 19+ fantasy points. Candy comp is a milk dud. They are both great in the perfect environment. They either melt under pressure or as hard as a rock in the right scenario.
Will Levis (7% rostered): New kid on the block throwing 4 TDs this past week. Takes on the Steelers this week. My two biggest worries for Levis are TJ Watt, and who is playing QB for the Steelers. Can Mitch Trubisky put up points, forcing Levis to throw? If Will was a candy, I would go with Big Chewy Nerds. Just had this candy for the first time 2 weeks ago, and it is going to make a splash this Halloween. Try trading your kid Kit Kats for Big Chewy Nerds, and thank me later.
Baker Mayfield (33% rostered) back-to-back 20-point performances. He takes on the Texans this week, who have given up 300 yards passing in 2 of their 3 last games. Candy Comp is a Jolly Rancher mixed bag. Some flavors are good, and some flavors are terrible.
Stash
Kyler Murray (57% rostered) Looks to be making his debut in week 10; we have one more week to wait. The Cardinals are competitive this year. Murray always strings together a couple of good games. Reese pieces, he always leaves us wanting a little bit more. But that first handful is so satisfying.
Deshaun Watson (65% rostered) runts, only the bananas are good, and the banana ratio just needs to be better. When I eat runts, I'm mostly disappointed. Same feeling if you drafted Deshaun Watson this year.
Running Backs
Chuba Hubbard (64% rostered) would have loved to see more efficiency vs. the Texans. But seems to be taking over the backfield in Carolina. Had a 67% snap percentage. Candy Comp Hershey bar. They are boring, but you know what you're getting, and if you pair Hershey with marshmallows, graham crackers, and a fire, you have a delicious feast, which could happen for Chuba Hubbard in two weeks when they travel to Chicago.
Cam Akers (56% rostered) scored his first TD this week for the Vikings; without Captain Kirk under center, this will be a run-first offense. Candy comp tootsie roll sometimes gets the job done. You are expecting a little. Sometimes, you get a flavored one.
Darrell Henderson (58%) and Royce Freeman (22%) both backs had double-digit fantasy points vs. Dallas. Royce Freeman out-snapped Darrell Henderson 30 to 28 on Sunday. The Rams will have to rely on the run in Stafford's absence. Candy comp, Twix, I know this is a slap in the face to Twix, but hear me out. We have left vs. right Twix and the perfect balance between caramel, cookie, and chocolate. Think of how much better Twix would be if it was just one instead of two. No one wants an excuse to share chocolate.
Stashes/Hand Cuffs
Devin Singletary (27%) had one less snap than Pierce.
Rico Dowdle (5%) Tony Pollard's backup, especially how inefficient Pollard has been.
Craig Reynolds (12%) added to list before MNF.
Darrynton Evans Chicago (0%)
Chase Edmonds Tampa Bay (3%)
Wide Receivers
Jahan Dotson (54%): It's crazy what happens when you throw to your 1st round draft pick. 10 targets, 8 catches, led the Commanders in receptions. Hopefully, he can start living up to the offseason hype. Candy comp is Candy corn. It is delicious, but not for everybody.
Rashid Shaheed (34%) WR26 on the season. The definition of boom or bust. He had 3 targets 3 catches for 153 yards, and a TD. Candy comp double bubble. It is pure bliss for the two plays he is in a game.
Brandin Cooks (53%) back-to-back double-digit games. He seems to be getting into a rhythm with Dak. He is TD-dependent now; he is still pretty good, just like his candy comp M&Ms.
Quentin Johnston (36%) set new highs in receptions and targets this week. I'm still uninterested; Candy Comp is WHATCHAMACALLIT because the name is better than the product.
Fliers and Stashes
Tyler Boyd (59%) is WR52 on the season, a lot better than Tee Higgins, who is 95% rostered and is WR58. Candy comp is good and plenty because the wrapping looks better than the product.
Khalil Shakir (4%) has gotten more involved in the last two weeks and might be needed this week vs. Cincy. Candy comp Milky Way, no one ever requests a Milky Way, but they are very serviceable.
Tight Ends
Trey McBride (28%): 14 targets, 10 receptions. That is ridiculous volume for a tight end. I expect the target volume to stay high while Ertz is on IR—Candy Comp Reeses Peanut Butter Cup. Tight ends dont get 14 targets. Extremely versatile, just like the Reeses peanut butter cup.
David Njoku (67%) 8 targets, 4 receptions, and a TD Sunday. Did most of his damage on 2 catches. He has 17 targets in his last two games—Candy Comp Starbursts, but with a bad yellow ratio. Hopefully, we are getting close to the pinks.
Jake Ferguson (56%) finally had a TD catch this week. His production has been hit or miss, and like I said it seems like Dak is getting his act together. Candy comp, circus peanuts: I honestly think I am the only person in the world who likes circus peanuts, and sometimes I feel like I am the only person who likes Jake Ferguson.