Tag: fantasy football Week 9 rankings

These fantasy football rankings track a player’s value for the remainder of the season and are intended to be used as a tool, not necessarily a definitive guide to player valuation.

The scoring system is performance PPR. There is no exact science behind season-long rankings, considering all of the variables and situational uncertainties at work.

Rankings key:
UP/DN is trending up or down from week’s ranking.
NR means the player wasn’t ranked last week.
UP/DN numbering shows where the player was ranked the prior week.

Fantasy football rest of season rankings

Quarterbacks
Rk	Never leaves lineup	Bye	Up/Down	Notes
1	Lamar Jackson, BAL	14
2	Jalen Hurts, PHI	5		7 rushing TDs in 7 games
3	Josh Allen, BUF	12	DN2	has run for 25 yds or less in 5 of 8 games this year
4	Jayden Daniels, WAS	14		played through a rib injury in Wk 8
Rk	Lineup regulars	Bye	Up/Down	Notes
5	Jordan Love, GB	10		suffered a groin injury in Wk 8; his status for Wk 9 is TBD, but it’s not considered long term
6	Joe Burrow, CIN	12		that offense isn’t the same w/o Tee Higgins
7	Kyler Murray, ARI	11
8	Baker Mayfield, TB	11	UP11	he kept his numbers up even w/o Evans and Godwin
9	Jared Goff, DET	5		threw 3 TDs on just 15 pass attempts in Wk 8
10	C.J. Stroud, HOU	14	DN8
11	Dak Prescott, DAL	7		looks like the bye week fixed nothing in DAL
Rk	Weekly matchup plays	Bye	Up/Down	Notes
12	Patrick Mahomes, KC	6		he’ll finish October w/ 2 TD passes
13	Caleb Williams, CHI	7		undid some of the good will he generated in his previous 2 games
14	Kirk Cousins, ATL	12	UP17
15	Tua Tagovailoa, MIA	6		activated from IR; he returned in Wk 8
16	Brock Purdy, SF	9	DN13	1 TD pass or fewer in 6 of his 8 games this year
17	Anthony Richardson, IND	14
18	Matthew Stafford, LAR	6	UP22	w/ Nacua and Kupp back, he threw for 4 TDs in Wk 8
19	Bo Nix, DEN	14	UP23	putting up good numbers vs bad teams; DEN’s schedule gets tougher, so regression is possible
20	Sam Darnold, MIN	6
21	Geno Smith, SEA	10	DN18
22	Trevor Lawrence, JAC	12	UP26	has multiple TD passes in 4 of his last 5 games
Rk	Fringe plays/roster depth	Bye	Up/Down	Notes
23	Russell Wilson, PIT	9	UP27	so far, so good
24	Aaron Rodgers, NYJ	12	DN19
25	Daniel Jones, NYG	11
26	Jameis Winston, CLE	10	UP29	yeah, he’s gonna make mistakes, but he’s also gonna make plays
27	Justin Herbert, LAC	5
28	Drake Maye, NE	14		suffered a concussion in Wk 8; his status for Wk 9 is TBD
29	Derek Carr, NO	12		missed 3 gms w/ an oblique injury; he’s likely to return in Wk 9
30	Will Levis, TEN	5		missed 2 gms w/ a shoulder injury; his status for Wk 9 is TBD
31	Gardner Minshew	10
32	Andy Dalton, CAR	11	DN30	DNP in Wk 8 w/ a thumb injury; his status for Wk 9 is TBD
33	Justin Fields, PIT	9
34	Bryce Young, CAR	11	NR	word is he could remain QB1
35	Joe Flacco, IND	14
36	Drew Lock, NYG	11
Running backs
Rk	Never leaves lineup	Bye	Up/Down	Notes
1	Saquon Barkley, PHI	5		just imagine if Hurts didn’t steal all those short-yardage TDs
2	Derrick Henry, BAL	14
3	Kyren Williams, LAR	6		has scored at least 1 TD in 10 straight games
4	Jahmyr Gibbs, DET	5	UP6
5	Bijan Robinson, ATL	12
6	Breece Hall, NYJ	12	DN3	Allen was back to getting significant touches in Wk 8
7	Joe Mixon, HOU	14	UP8
8	Jonathan Taylor, IND	14	UP12	returned after missing 3 gms w/ an ankle injury
9	Alvin Kamara, NO	12
10	Josh Jacobs, GB	10	UP11
11	Aaron Jones, MIN	6		feels like MIN might be overworking Jones, who always worked in a committee in GB
Rk	Lineup regulars	Bye	Up/Down	Notes
12	D’Andre Swift, CHI	7	UP17
13	Brian Robinson Jr., WAS	14
14	James Cook, BUF	12	UP16
15	Kenneth Walker III, SEA	10	DN10	he’s rushed for less than 35 yds in 3 of his last 4 games
16	David Montgomery, DET	5
17	De’Von Achane, MIA	6		had 147 yds and a TD in Tagovailoa’s return
18	James Conner, ARI	11	DN15
19	Najee Harris, PIT	9
20	Christian McCaffrey, SF	9	UP23	on IR w/ Achilles tendonitis; he could return in Wk 10
21	Tony Pollard, TEN	5		one of the few bright spots in TEN’s offense
22	Kareem Hunt, KC	6
Rk	Weekly matchup plays	Bye	Up/Down	Notes
23	J.K. Dobbins, LAC	5		his numbers have dropped considerably after a hot start
24	Rhamondre Stevenson, NE	14	UP31
25	Tyrone Tracy Jr., NYG	11	UP44	suffered a concussion in Wk 8; his status for Wk 9 is TBD — he has taken over as RB1
26	Chuba Hubbard, CAR	11
27	Bucky Irving, TB	11	UP30
28	Nick Chubb, CLE	10		if Winston can elevate the passing game, Chubb could have more room to run
29	Javonte Williams, DEN	14
30	Rachaad White, TB	11	DN25	11 touches in Wk 8 to 16 for Irving
31	Jordan Mason, SF	9	DN19	suffered a shoulder injury in Wk 8; could CMC play in Wk 10?
32	Rico Dowdle, DAL	7		DNP in Wk 8 due to an illness
33	Chase Brown, CIN	12
34	Raheem Mostert, MIA	6		yards weren’t there in Wk 8 but he had 2 rushing TDs
35	Tank Bigsby, JAC	12		continues to run effectively w/ Etienne out
36	Jonathon Brooks, CAR	11		on the PUP/NFI list w/ a knee injury; he’s been designated to return
37	Tyler Allgeier, ATL	12	UP40
38	Tyjae Spears, TEN	5		missed 2 gms w/ a hamstring injury; his status for Wk 9 is TBD
39	Austin Ekeler, WAS	14
40	Alexander Mattison, LVR	10	DN36	he’s definitely RB1 in LV for whatever that’s worth…
41	Travis Etienne, JAC	12		missed 2 gms w/ a hamstring injury; his status for Wk 9 is TBD
42	Jaylen Warren, PIT	9
Rk	Fringe plays/roster depth	Bye	Up/Down	Notes
43	Braelon Allen, NYJ	12	UP53	involvement was back up in Wk 8
44	Zack Moss, CIN	12
45	Zach Charbonnet, SEA	10
46	Isiah Pacheco, KC	6		on IR w/ a leg injury; he’s eligible to return, but his return date is uncertain
47	Devin Singletary, NYG	11	DN35	has been passed on the depth chart by Tracy
48	Ray Davis, BUF	12
49	Justice Hill, BAL	14
50	Trey Benson, ARI	11	UP57	not getting much work, but history says Conner will miss time at some point
51	Emanuel Wilson, GB	6
52	Jaleel McLaughlin, DEN	14	UP65
53	Antonio Gibson, NE	14
54	Ezekiel Elliott, DAL	7	UP60
55	Jerome Ford, CLE	10		missed 2 gms w/ a hamstring injury; his status for Wk 9 is TBD
56	Tyler Goodson, IND	14	DN49	his only value is as a handcuff to Taylor
57	Roschon Johnson, CHI	7
58	Blake Corum, LAR	6	UP62
59	Jaylen Wright, MIA	6
60	Gus Edwards, LAC	5		on IR w/ a shoulder injury; he’s eligible to return in Wk 10
61	Dameon Pierce, HOU	14
62	Zamir White, LVR	10	DN52
63	Kimani Vidal, LAC	5
64	Sean Tucker, TB	11
65	Isaac Guerendo, SF	9	NR	hard to value Guerendo w/o knowing McCaffrey/Mason status for Wk 10
66	Ty Chandler, MIN	6	DN61	zero touches in Wk 8
67	Keaton Mitchell, BAL	14	NR	designated to return from IR; he’s a possible waiver wire addition
68	MarShawn Lloyd, GB	10		on IR w/ an ankle injury; he’s eligible to return
69	Kenneth Gainwell, PHI	5
70	Kendre Miller, NO	12	DN66	suffered a hamstring injury in Wk 8; his status for Wk 9 is TBD
Wide receivers
Rk	Never leaves lineup	Bye	Up/Down	Notes
1	Ja’Marr Chase, CIN	12
2	Justin Jefferson, MIN	6
3	CeeDee Lamb, DAL	7	UP6	17 targets coming out of the bye
4	Tyreek Hill, MIA	6		offense looked a bit rusty, but I still think Hill will put up big numbers
5	A.J. Brown, PHI	5
6	Amon-Ra St. Brown, DET	5		has scored in 5 straight games
7	Puka Nacua, LAR	6	UP15	activated from IR; had 106 yds in his return
8	Malik Nabers, NYG	11
9	DK Metcalf, SEA	10		DNP in Wk 8 w/ a knee injury; his status for Wk 9 is TBD
Rk	Lineup regulars	Bye	Up/Down	Notes
10	Cooper Kupp, LAR	6	DN9	returned after missing 4 gms w/ an ankle injury
11	Mike Evans, TB	11		DNP in Wk 8 w/ a hamstring injury; he’s not expected to play in Wk 9
12	Drake London, ATL	12
13	Terry McLaurin, WAS	14	UP18
14	Garrett Wilson, NYJ	12
15	Chris Olave, NO	12	UP16	returned after missing 1 gm w/ a concussion
16	Deebo Samuel, SF	9		suffered a rib injury in Wk 8; his status for Wk 10 is TBD
17	Zay Flowers, BAL	14	UP24
18	DeVonta Smith, PHI	5	UP20
19	Nico Collins, HOU	14		on IR w/ a hamstring injury; he’s eligible to return in Wk 10
20	Tee Higgins, CIN	12		DNP in Wk 8 w/ a quad injury; his status for Wk 9 is TBD
21	Davante Adams, NYJ	12	DN10	that reunion isn’t off to a great start
22	DJ Moore, CHI	7
23	Marvin Harrison Jr., ARI	11	UP27
24	Brian Thomas Jr., JAC	12	UP29	suffered a rib injury in Wk 8; his status for Wk 9 is TBD
25	Jaylen Waddle, MIA	6
Rk	Weekly matchup plays	Bye	Up/Down	Notes
26	Jayden Reed, GB	10	DN21	followed a huge September w/ a quiet October
27	George Pickens, PIT	9
28	Stefon Diggs, HOU	14	DN23	suffered a knee injury in Wk 8; his status for Wk 9 is TBD
29	Xavier Worthy, KC	6
30	Tank Dell, HOU	14
31	Khalil Shakir, BUF	12	UP39
32	Jakobi Meyers, LVR	10		returned after missing 2 gms w/ an ankle injury
33	Amari Cooper, BUF	12	DN25	looks like it’s gonna take a while for him to acclimate into the offense
34	Jordan Addison, MIN	6
35	Jameson Williams, DET	5		suspended for 2 gms; he’s set to return in Wk 10
36	Darnell Mooney, ATL	12
37	Calvin Ridley, TEN	5	UP43
38	Michael Pittman Jr., IND	14	DN30	how can you trust anything with that passing attack?
39	Romeo Doubs, GB	10
40	Diontae Johnson, CAR	11		DNP in Wk 8 w/ a rib injury; his status for Wk 9 is TBD
41	Tyler Lockett, SEA	10	DN37
42	Jaxon Smith-Njigba, SEA	10
43	JuJu Smith-Schuster, KC	6	DN42	DNP in Wk 8 w/ a hamstring injury; his status for Wk 9 is TBD
44	Ladd McConkey, LAC	5	UP50
Rk	Fringe plays/roster depth	Bye	Up/Down	Notes
45	DeAndre Hopkins, KC	6	UP48	2 receptions in KC debut
46	Courtland Sutton, DEN	14		had his first 100-yd game since 9/18/22
47	Christian Watson, GB	10
48	Keon Coleman, BUF	12	UP53
49	Wan’Dale Robinson, NYG	11	DN42
50	Keenan Allen, CHI	7	DN45
51	Josh Downs, IND	14		had a nice game in Wk 8 (4-109-1) but there’s no consistency in IND
52	Gabe Davis, JAC	12	UP58	suffered a shoulder injury in Wk 8; his status for Wk 9 is TBD
53	Cedric Tillman, CLE	10	UP74	I’m not sold just yet, but 7-99-2 in Winston’s first start is encouraging
54	DeMario Douglas, NE	14	DN51
55	Ricky Pearsall, SF	9	UP60
56	Juaun Jennings, SF	9		missed 2 gms w/ a hip injury; his status for Wk 10 is TBD
57	Rashod Bateman, BAL	14
58	Jerry Jeudy, CLE	10	UP67	CLE’s passing game came alive w/ Winston slinging it
59	Rome Odunze, CHI	7		led CHI in receiving (3-41-0) in Wk 8
60	Darius Slayton, NYG	11	UP71
61	Allen Lazard, NYJ	12		DNP in Wk 8 w/ a chest injury; his status for Wk 9 is TBD
62	Jalen Tolbert, DAL	7
63	Jalen McMillan, TB	11		targeted 7 times in Wk 8
64	Michael Wilson, ARI	11
65	Dontayvion Wicks, GB	10	DN57
66	Jalen Nailor, MIN	6	DN64	no consistency w/ Nailor
67	Brandin Cooks, DAL	7		on IR w/ a knee injury; he’s eligible to return in Wk 10
68	Alec Pierce, IND	14	DN61
69	Elijah Moore, CLE	10	NR	14 catches on 18 targets in his last 2 games
70	Adam Thielen, CAR	11	UP76	on IR w/ a hamstring injury; he’s eligible to return
71	Andrei Iosivas, CIN	12
72	Quentin Johnston, LAC	5	DN70	missed 2 gms w/ an ankle injury; his status for Wk 9 is TBD
73	Xavier Legette, CAR	11	UP78	his role could increase if Johnson/Thielen are traded
74	Tre Tucker, LVR	10
75	Tutu Atwell, LAR	6	DN63	targeted just twice w/ Kupp and Nacua back
76	Ja’Lynn Polk, NE	14		DNP in Wk 8 w/ a concussion; his status for Wk 9 is TBD
77	Van Jefferson, PIT	9	NR
78	Mike Williams, NYJ	12		zero targets in Wk 8 despite Lazard being inactive
79	Troy Franklin, DEN	14
80	Jordan Whittington, LAR	6	DN77	DNP in Wk 8 w/ a shoulder injury; his status for Wk 9 is TBD
Tight ends
Rk	Never leaves lineup	Bye	Up/Down	Notes
1	Travis Kelce, KC	6	UP2	he had his best game of the year in Wk 8 (10-90-1)
2	Brock Bowers, LVR	10
3	George Kittle, SF	9		with all the WR injuries, Kittle might end up being SF’s most reliable pass catcher
4	Trey McBride, ARI	11
Rk	Lineup regulars	Bye	Up/Down	Notes
5	Kyle Pitts, ATL	12	UP10	alright, I’m sold, Pitts has arrived!!!
6	Evan Engram, JAC	12
7	Tucker Kraft, GB	10		5 TDs in his last 5 games
8	Jake Ferguson, DAL	7	DN5	he’s been quiet the past couple of games
9	Sam LaPorta, DET	5	DN7	doing a little more lately, but his overall numbers just don’t stack up
10	Mark Andrews, BAL	14
11	Dalton Kincaid, BUF	12	DN8
12	David Njoku, CLE	10	UP14
Rk	Weekly matchup plays	Bye	Up/Down	Notes
13	Cade Otton, TB	11	UP19	huge game in Wk 8 (9-81-2); just need to see a little more
14	Dallas Goedert, PHI	5		missed 2 gms w/ a hamstring injury; his status for Wk 9 is TBD
15	Cole Kmet, CHI	7	DN11	that offense is still hit or miss
16	Zach Ertz, WAS	14
17	T.J. Hockenson, MIN	6		on PUP list w/ a knee injury; he could return in Wk 9
18	Taysom Hill, NO	12	DN16	returned after missing 3 gms w/ a rib injury
Rk	Fringe plays/roster depth	Bye	Up/Down	Notes
19	Hunter Henry, NE	14
20	Colby Parkinson, LAR	6	DN15	opportunities could be scarce w/ Kupp and Nacua back
21	Noah Fant, SEA	10
22	Dalton Schultz, HOU	14	UP26	if Diggs is out for a while, Schultz could become a bigger part of the offense
23	Isaiah Likely, BAL	14	UP24
24	Pat Freiermuth, PIT	9
25	Jonnu Smith, MIA	6		did little w/ Tagovailoa back
26	Tyler Conklin, NYJ	12
27	Mike Gesicki, CIN	12	UP29	had 7 catches in Wk 8, but that was w/o Higgins
28	Ja’Tavion Sanders, CAR	11
29	Chigoziem Okonkwo, TEN	5
30	Brenton Strange, JAC	12
Defensive teams
Rk	Never leaves lineup	Bye	Up/Down	Notes
1	Minnesota Vikings	6		0 sacks, 1 takeaway in Wk 8; not overreacting to one week, but offenses adjust to scheme
2	San Francisco 49ers	9
3	Pittsburgh Steelers	9
Rk	Lineup regulars	Bye	Up/Down	Notes
4	Denver Broncos	14
5	Buffalo Bills	12	UP8	they’ve only had one really bad game this season
6	Green Bay Packers	10		pass rush is inconsistent, but they continue to lead the NFL in takeaways
7	Kansas City Chiefs	6	UP10
8	Chicago Bears	7	DN5	their schedule the rest of this season is nasty
9	Houston Texans	14
10	Detroit Lions	5	UP12
Rk	Weekly matchup plays	Bye	Up/Down	Notes
11	Philadelphia Eagles	5	UP16	really feels like a group on the rise
12	New York Jets	12	DN7	what a disaster
13	Los Angeles Chargers	5
14	Washington Commanders	14	UP19	they’ve looked much better after a rough start to the season
15	Miami Dolphins	6
16	New York Giants	11
17	Los Angeles Rams	6	NR
18	Baltimore Ravens	14	DN14	just keep getting burned
19	Cleveland Browns	10
20	New Orleans Saints	12		if Carr’s return can stabilize that offense, NO can bounce back

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