Coming off a horrible week for quarterback injuries, fantasy football managers could be scrambling (pun intended) to fill those lineup holes. And don’t forget about an early kickoff for the Dolphins and Chiefs in Germany.
ON BYE: Denver Broncos, Detroit Lions, Jacksonville Jaguars, San Francisco 49ers
Fantasy football rankings for Week 9 are based on the point-per-reception (PPR) scoring used in most seasonal and daily fantasy football formats. One point is awarded for every 10 rushing and receiving yards and one point for every 20 passing yards. Six points are awarded for touchdowns scored, four points for passing TDs and one point for receptions.
Rankings are compiled by Daniel Dobish, TheHuddle.com.
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Fantasy football Week 9 quarterback rankings
Matthew Stafford is questionable with a sprained ligament in his right thumb. Brett Rypien would get the nod if Stafford is out.Taylor Heinicke has been named the starter in Atlanta ahead of Desmond Ridder.Aidan O’Connell has been named the starter in Las Vegas in place of Jimmy Garoppolo.After the Cardinals traded Josh Dobbs to Minnesota, Clayton Tune is expected to get the start if Kyler Murray isn’t ready to return.Sleeper pick: Washington’s Sam Howell moves up after his QB1 performance last week vs. the Eagles.
Fantasy football Week 9 running back rankings
This season’s top two fantasy running backs, Christian McCaffrey and Travis Etienne, are both on bye.The return of QB Daniel Jones could open things up for Saquon Barkley.Sleeper pick: The Seahawks’ Zach Charbonnet outsnapped Kenneth Walker last week for the first time all season.
Fantasy football Week 9 wide receiver rankings
A.J. Brown will look to top 125 receiving yards for an unprecedented seventh consecutive game.Cooper Kupp and Puka Nakua would be significantly downgraded if Matthew Stafford is out.The Falcons’ Drake London is dealing with a groin injury − and a quarterback change.Sleeper pick: The Saints’ Rashid Shaheed had 3 receptions for 153 yards and a TD last week and is averaging 20.8 yards per catch.
Fantasy football Week 9 tight end rankings
The Giants get QB Daniel Jones back, but Darren Waller is questionable with a hamstring injury.With rookie Jaren Hall replacing the injured Kirk Cousins, T.J. Hockenson’s new role is one of this week’s biggest boom-or-bust candidates.Sleeper pick: David Njoku is coming off his best game of the season (4 catches, 77 yards, TD).