The Jets (@ Dolphins), Cowboys (@ Giants), Broncos (vs. Browns), Titans (@ Panthers), Eagles (vs. Bears), Panthers (vs. Titans), Colts (@ Steelers), Browns (@ Broncos), and even the Redskins (@ Bills) can get the job done for you, and all are owned in fewer than 50 percent of Yahoo leagues. The Titans and Panthers have been the best overall units this year, but the Dolphins and Giants have been guaranteed points for virtually any D/ST going against them.

WEEK 9 NON-PPR RANKINGS:Quarterback | Running back | Wide receiver | Tight end | Kicker

The unfavorable matchups are relatively limited. The Vikings (@ Chiefs) are in the most precarious spot. If Patrick Mahomes (knee) starts, which we’re projecting, Minnesota is borderline unplayable (though Mahomes’ limited mobility still gives the Vikings a little bit of upside); if Matt Moore starts, Minnesota would become a top-10 option. New England (@ Ravens) also has a bad matchup, but given the Pats absolute dominance, that really doesn’t matter, especially when you factor in how well they traditionally do against young quarterbacks. Baltimore (vs. Patriots) and Jacksonville (vs. Texans in UK) shouldn’t be started and can be dropped, and Pittsburgh (vs. Colts) is in a similar position, though a highly favorable stretch from Weeks 11-16 (Browns, Bengals, Browns, Cardinals, Bills, Jets) suggests you might want to keep them around.

WEEK 9 DFS LINEUPS:Y! cash | Y! GPP | DK cash | DK GPP | FD cash | FD GPP

The byes this week claim the Saints and Rams D/STs, as well as our ability to stream against the Bengals. It’s nice to not have to worry about your defense facing the Rams or Saints (or Falcons), so that’s likely part of the reason the rankings are so robust this week.

WEEK 9 PPR RANKINGS: Running back | Wide receiver | Tight end

Again, favorable matchups don’t always pay off, especially for defenses, but heading into this week, you can at least feel good when setting your lineups. 

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