Jackson (@ Colts), Rodgers (@ 49ers), and Mahomes (vs. Panthers) are generally considered “must-starts,” but depending on who’s available, it’s at least reasonable to consider other options this week. Chances are, you will still start them, which is probably smart given how high their respective floors are, but the ceilings for Jackson and Mahomes have been a bit lower than expected this season.
WEEK 9 STANDARD RANKINGS:Running back | Wide receiver | Tight end | D/ST | Kicker
Justin Herbert (@ Raiders), Derek Carr (vs. Chargers), Ben Roethlisberger (@ Cowboys), and Matthew Stafford (@ Vikings) have QB1 upsides in any given week, and this is the type of week where all should be started. (Update: Stafford has been placed on the COVID list and might miss Week 9.)Kirk Cousins (vs. Lions) and Cam Newton (@ Jets) are also in good spots, though both come with low floors that make them tough to trust over any of the QBs mentioned above.
WEEK 9 PPR RANKINGS:Running back | Wide receiver | Tight end | D/ST | Kicker
Several other borderline QBs are in tough spots this week. Drew Brees (@ Buccaneers), Teddy Bridgewater (@ Chiefs), and Ryan Tannehill (vs. Bears) are below-average plays, and if you’re in need of deeper sleepers to replace them, you can consider Drew Lock (@ Falcons) and Nick Foles (@ Titans). Tua Tagovailoa (@ Cardinals), Kyle Allen (vs. Giants), and whoever starts for the Jaguars, be it Mike Glennon or Jake Luton (vs. Texans), are all tempting options, but they should be limited to starts in two-QB leagues.
WEEK 9 DFS TOURNAMENT LINEUPS: DraftKings | FanDuel
Again, you’re probably going to stick with Jackson, Rodgers, and Mahomes, but there are other high-upside options available this week. At the very least, you shouldn’t automatically keep someone like Brees or Tannehill in your lineup. Always explore all your options, and don’t be afraid to make some bold moves if you’re in a must-win situation.
WEEK 9 DFS CASH LINEUPS: DraftKings | FanDuel
Note: Check back throughout the week, as we’ll continue to update our QB rankings up until kickoff based on the latest news and injury updates.
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Week 9 Fantasy QB Rankings
These rankings are for four-point passing TD leagues.
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