Fantasy Football Week 9: First Look At Best Waiver Wire Pickups This Week

Fantasy Football Week 9: With six teams taking a bye in Week 9 (annoying, I know.), it's time to start thinking about picking up some replacements from the waiver wire.

Sam Bradford doesn't do your team much good when the Rams take a week off, now does he?

Don't worry.

There are plenty of solid options to fill in your lineup.

Here are the best waiver wire pickups for Week 9.

10. Tarvaris Jackson, QB, Minnesota Vikings

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MINNEAPOLIS - SEPTEMBER 2: Tarvaris Jackson #7 of the Minnesota Vikings passes the ball during an NFL preseason game against the Denver Broncos at the Mall of America Field at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome, on September 2, 2010 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Owned: Eight percent

Why He's a Good Option: Even though Brett Favre's chin injury ended up looking worse than it actually was, Favre is falling apart.

He limped around basically the whole game against the Patriots, and he seems to have a new injury every week.

Jackson would be a good option if you need a fill-in at quarterback.

9. Brandon LaFell, WR, Carolina Panthers

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CHARLOTTE, NC - OCTOBER 10: Wide receiver Brandon LaFell #11 of the Carolina Panthers runs with the ball against the Chicago Bears at Bank of America Stadium on October 10, 2010 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Geoff Burke/Getty Images)

Owned: Three percent

Why He's a Good Option: LaFell had the first touchdown of his career on Sunday, and his fantasy stock is way up this week.

He was good for some fantasy points the past two weeks, and he will be an easy fill-in at wide receiver in Week 9.

8. Jon Kitna, QB, Dallas Cowboys

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ARLINGTON, TX - OCTOBER 31: (L-R) Jon Kitna #3, Jason Witten #82 and Phil Costa #67 of the Dallas Cowboys look on from the sideline late in the fourth quarter against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Cowboys Stadium on October 31, 2010 in Arlington, Texas. (

Owned: 67 percent

Why He's a Good Option: The Cowboys may be awful, but Kitna is their starter.

Even with four picks, Kitna did throw for 379 yards on Sunday against the Jags.

If you need to pick up a bye week replacement at quarterback, consider adding Jon Kitna to your roster.

7. Todd Heap, TE, Baltimore Ravens

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BALTIMORE, MD - OCTOBER 24: Todd Heap #86 of the Baltimore Ravens celebrates a touchdown against the Buffalo Bills at M&T Bank Stadium on October 24, 2010 in Baltimore, Maryland. The Bills lead the Ravens at the half 24-20. (Photo by Larry French/Getty I

Owned: 59 percent

Why He's a Good Option: Don't be afraid to pick up and start Todd Heap in Week 9 against the Miami Dolphins. After the Ravens' bye, he will be fully recovered from his neck injury, and the Dolphins have been giving up quite a bit of yardage to opposing tight ends.

6. Chad Henne, QB, Miami Dolphins

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CINCINNATI - OCTOBER 31: Chad Henne #7 of the Miami Dolphins throws a pass during the NFL game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium on October 31, 2010 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Owned: 76 percent

Why He's a Good Option: Henne's matchup against the Baltimore Ravens in Week 9 might not be the greatest of Week 9, but if you need a bye week replacement at quarterback, consider picking him up.

Henne is a big fan of throwing deep, so we could see him earn some decent fantasy points.

5. Matthew Stafford, QB, Detroit Lions

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DETROIT - OCTOBER 31: Matthew Stafford #9 of the Detroit Lions drops back to pass during the fourth quarter of the game against the Washington Redskins at Ford Field on October 31, 2010 in Detroit, Michigan. The Lions defeated the Redskins 37-25. (Photo

Owned: 73 percent

Why He's a Good Option: The Lions finally have their starting quarterback, and Stafford had a great game in Week 8 against the Washington Redskins.

If he's still available, pick him up for the rest of the season as a solid No. 2 quarterback.

4. Nate Burleson, WR, Detroit Lions

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DETROIT - OCTOBER 10: Nate Burleson #13 of the Detroit Lions scores a third quarter touchdown on a 21 yard pass from Shaun Hill #14 during the third quarter of the game against the St. Louis Rams during the second quarter of the game at Ford Field on Oct

Owned: 22 percent

Why He's a Good Option: The return of Matthew Stafford should result in some better looks for Detroit wide receivers.

Nate Burleson will be a great option for next week against the Jets.

3. Atlanta Falcons Defense

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ATLANTA - OCTOBER 24: Quarterback Carson Palmer #9 of the Cincinnati Bengals is sacked by John Abraham #55 of the Atlanta Falcons at Georgia Dome on October 24, 2010 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

If you're looking for a fill-in at defense, the Atlanta Falcons may be your best option.

The Falcons will host Tampa Bay, and they are very good at home when it comes to taking control of the ball.

2. Steve Breaston, WR, Arizona Cardinals

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GLENDALE, AZ - OCTOBER 31: Steve Breaston #15 of the Arizona Cardinals loses a shoe as he eludes the tackle from Myron Lewis #23 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the fourth quarter at University of Phoenix Stadium on October 31, 2010 in Glendale, Arizo

Owned: 52 percent

Why He's a Good Option: With Derek Anderson back at quarterback, Steve Breaston is sure to continue to get looks. He will have to share with Larry Fitzgerald, but he will be good for some points.

1. LeGarrette Blount, RB, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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GLENDALE, AZ - OCTOBER 31: LeGarrette Blount #27 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers bounces off the tackle of Kerry Rhodes #25 of the Arizona Cardinals for a 31-14 lead during the third quarter at University of Phoenix Stadium on October 31, 2010 in Glendale, A

Owned: 62 percent

Why He's a Good Option: Blount had a great game on Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals, and he just might have earned the No. 1 spot at running back. The Falcons will give Blount a greater challenge than the Cardinals, but expect him to produce.