The Week 9 of the 2022 NFL season is almost at its business end and many top players have picked up knocks. The week has already witnessed Green Bay Packers wide receiver Romeo Doubs picking up an ankle injury against the Detroit Lions, whereas Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Evan Engram suffered a back injury against the Las Vegas Raiders.

Injuries to important players and inspiring performances by others have influenced Opoyi’s Week 10 waiver wire list. Let’s have a look at the priority order below, which will help fantasy managers target replacements. It will also provide them with an idea of how much Free Agent Acquisition Budget (FAAB) may be used to acquire them.:

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Cole Kmet (Recommended FAAB: 2% of overall budget):

The Chicago Bears were beaten 32-35 by the Miami Dolphins in Week 9. However, Bears tight end Cole Kmet was one of the standout players for his team on the field. He registered 19 receptions out of 26 targets for 200 yards, 3 receiving touchdowns, 3 first downs and 2 carries for 9 yards.

The 23-year-old received 48.40 fan points on Yahoo fantasy football and was rostered by 23% managers.

Mecole Hardman (Recommended FAAB: 2% of overall budget):

The Kansas City Chiefs registered a 20-17 victory over the Tennessee Titans in Week 9. Hardman was one of their best players in the game as he opened the scoring for his team. He finished the game with 4 carries for 31 yards, 2 rushing touchdowns, 25 receptions out of 34 targets for 297 yards, 4 receiving touchdowns and 3 first downs.

The wide receiver received 81.30 fan points on Yahoo fantasy football and was rostered by 48% managers.

Raheem Blackshear (Recommended FAAB: 1% of overall budget):

The Carolina Panthers were beaten 42-21 by the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 9 of the 2022 NFL season. However, running back Raheem Blackshear was one of the best players on the field as he finished the game with 9 carries for 9 yards, 1 rushing touchdown and 4 receptions out of as many targets for 40 yards.

The 24-year-old received 12.90 points on Yahoo fantasy football and was rostered by 1% managers.

Terrace Marshall (Recommended FAAB: 1% of overall budget):

The Carolina Panthers wide receiver registered 13 receptions out of 23 targets for 201 yards, 1 receiving touchdown and 3 first downs against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 9.

The 22-year-old received 32.60 fan points on Yahoo fantasy football and was rostered by 6% managers.

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DeAndre Carter (Recommended FAAB: 1% of overall budget):

The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Atlanta Falcons 20-17 in Week 9 of the 2022 NFL season. The wide receiver recorded 24 receptions out of 34 targets for 282 yards, 1 receiving touchdown, 1 carry for -5 yards and lost 1 fumble in the game.

He received 43.70 fan points on Yahoo fantasy football and was rostered by 31% managers.

Jerrick McKinnon (Recommended FAAB: 2% of overall budget):

The Kansas City Chiefs running back finished the game against the Titans with 32 carries for 123 yards and 19 receptions out of 25 targets for 156 yards and 1 receiving touchdown.

He also received 43.40 fan points on Yahoo fantasy football and was rostered by 14% managers.

Odell Beckham (Recommended FAAB: 7% of overall budget):

The wide receiver is currently a free agent but rumours suggest that he will be joining the Cowboys. He is rostered by 23% managers.

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Greg Dulcic (Recommended FAAB: 2% of overall budget):

The Denver Broncos had their Bye week in Week 9 and Dulcic can be a perfect replacement for fantasy managers looking for a tight end. He is currently rostered by 34% managers.

Wan’Dale Robinson (Recommended FAAB: 2% of overall budget):

The New York Giants also had their Bye week in Week 9. Fantasy managers on the lookout for a wide receiver could get Wan’Dale Robinson. He is rostered by 25% managers in Yahoo fantasy football.