Week 9 of the 2024 NFL season is rapidly approaching, which means there are only six weeks left before most fantasy football playoffs begin. That means it's well past time to start looking ahead and making sure your roster is ready for a postseason run.
While there aren't many slam-dunk waiver-wire options available this week, there are plenty of serviceable players who could be used as spot starters or possess upside that could come in handy later in the year.
Even with the Pittsburgh Steelers and San Francisco 49ers being the only clubs out on bye this week, managers should be thinking about the upcoming slate of byes—especially in Weeks 12 and 14, a stretch in which 12 teams will be resting—when making their pickups.