Now officially past the midway point of the NFL season, it's time to start focusing on shaping your roster for the playoffs. Looking ahead at late-season schedules can be beneficial to forward-thinking owners who are in position to prioritize the fantasy playoffs.

In addition, Week 9 will once again be a week with six NFL teams on a bye, so navigating the waiver wire will be essential to fielding a competitive roster as we churn towards the fantasy playoffs.

With that in mind, here is a look at the 10 players you should be targeting on the waiver wire as we look ahead to Week 9.