2026 Fantasy Football: Week 9 Trade Targets

The fantasy grind does not stop. So we have another wave of potential trade targets for fantasy managers heading into Week 9. The trade market may be a little tight, as realistic options may be hard to come by. No, you aren’t going to get a, “You should buy low on Kenneth Walker” type of slide in these articles. Because realistically, no one who professes to know fantasy football would trade Walker in the first place.

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Week 9 Fantasy Football Trade Targets

Omarion Hampton, RB – LAC

It sounds like the Chargers’ coaches are turning over a new leaf with the offense. Namely, Omarion Hampton’s usage. In a recent press conference, both Jim Harbaugh and Mike McDaniel expressed “excitement” over “someone dictating the rotation”. If Hampton is going to get more work in the Chargers backfield (as he should’ve been this whole time), now is the perfect opportunity to add him via trade. Hampton hasn’t scored double-digit fantasy points since Week 4, when he finished with just over 13 fantasy points. Hampton is a running back who can be used in both receiving and rushing out of the backfield. It only makes sense to start feeding Hampton the ball. The Chargers’ rushing attack ranks in the bottom half of the NFL in yards.

Mike Evans, WR – SF

Mike Evans has been producing this season with his new team. Evans is averaging nearly 15 fantasy points per game this season and is one of the major focal points in the 49ers offense. Evans is currently dealing with Achilles tendinitis, but has been on the recovery track, missing Week 7 and going on a bye for Week 8. Right now, Evans isn’t practicing so far this week. But that’s what makes targeting Evans via trade appealing. Depending on the situation, the Evans owner may want to move on from Evans to stay in the playoff race. Whatever the situation might be, kick the tires and see what shakes loose.

Travis Etienne, RB – NO

The Saints rushing attack has been god-awful to this point of the season. Alvin Kamara and Kendre Miller have tried to do their best at times, but the Saints really need Travis Etienne to return. Etienne is getting closer to returning from a hamstring injury that landed him on injured reserve earlier in the season. Etienne may be harder to get away from the owner, as he could return in Week 10. And by all rights, Etienne should be the lead back upon his return. With his fantasy value on the upswing, now is the perfect chance to put a bid in to get Travis Etienne on your team for the final push.

Justin Jefferson, WR – MIN

The Vikings wide receiver looked frustrated after the team lost to the Detroit Lions in Week 8. That could have something to do with the quarterback play with Kyler Murray. Now Murray will miss Week 9 due to a hamstring injury. That means backup quarterback Carson Wentz will get the start this week. Wentz has already expressed the urgency to get Jefferson the ball, and Jefferson hasn’t been completely bad this season. Jefferson is averaging 14.4 fantasy points per game this season. Jefferson’s name still carries weight, so don’t expect him to go without some intense negotiations. But Jefferson’s WR24 rank, per Fantasydata, may lend to a lower price point than usual.

Zach Charbonnet, RB – SEA

If you are in need of a running back, Zach Charbonnet is a player you should consider trading for. Charbs first game back was pretty solid considering he was splitting work with rookie running back Jadarian Price. Charbonnet is just getting his NFL feet back under him, but it is plausible to see his workload increase over the coming weeks. Also consider game script, as the Seahawks had to settle for more pass attempts as the game got out of hand against the Chicago Bears. The Seahawks may be splitting work, but Charbonnet will see more passing downs and goal-line work as he did with Kenneth Walker on the roster last season.

Emeka Egbuka, WR – TB

Now I’m not going to lie to you, but the Tampa Bay Buccaneers passing game has been buns over the last couple of games. But speaking objectively, there are explainable reasons for it. Two weeks ago against the Carolina Panthers, the Bucs defense and run game were the stars of the show. Then against the Atlanta Falcons, playing in a monsoon will force most teams to run the ball more than pass. But even with the recent passing neglect from a fantasy perspective, Emeka Egbuka is still the leading wide receiver for the Bucs. Egbuka is dealing with a foot injury that has kept him out of the last couple of games. But Egbuka is averaging 17.8 FPPG. Test the waters and see if you can get Egbuka despite the shaky passing from Baker Mayfield.

Garrett Wilson, WR – NYJ

Garrett Wilson’s name has popped up in possible trade talks over the last few days. It doesn’t seem like the Jets will move on from him, but the emergence of Omar Cooper Jr. and Adonai Mitchell’s role now back from injury could make NFL people believe that Wilson is up for grabs. Wilson is also in a bit of a slump, scoring less than 10 fantasy points in two of his last three games. The Jets offense still believes that Wilson is a big part of what they want to do passing-wise. And his target share is still higher than any other receiver in the Jets offense. Wilson is a nice trade target fantasy managers will want to go after. But keep in mind that just any old trade offer won’t be enough to get him on your roster, so come correct.

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