Fantasy Football Sleepers Week 9
By this point in a challenging 2022 season, every roster has faced adversity. This week’s brutal byes also won’t help. With our Fantasy Football Sleepers Week 9, we can help you recognize hidden values in competitive fantasy leagues that may need to be plugged into your starting lineup. Whether it is as a bye-week replacement or longer, here are some Fantasy Football Sleepers Week 9 to consider. Week 9 Byes: Browns, Cowboys, Broncos, Giants, Steelers, 49ers Quarterbacks P.J. Walker – Carolina Panthers Walker seems to be coming into his own in a suddenly revitalized Panthers’ offense. Last week he threw for 317 yards, a 62-yard TD pass, and added 20 yards on the ground. The former XFL star has brought some juice to this team and has brought D.J. Moore back to fantasy relevancy. Many will avoid him because of a tough matchup with the Bengals, but he has proven that he has a big arm and more chemistry with his weapons than Baker Mayfield could even dream of. Ryan Tannehill – Tennessee Titans It looks like Tannehill will be back this week to take on the Chiefs. This passing game hasn’t been great this season, but no team is giving up more fantasy points to quarterbacks than Kansas City. This is a combination of poor play and teams being forced to throw to keep pace. Patrick Mahomes has the ability to put Derek Henry in a negative game script and force Tannehill to beat them through the air. This is bad news for the Titans but good news for your fantasy team. Running Backs Isaiah Pacheco – Kansas City Chiefs Coming off the bye week there is a good chance Pacheco has more of a stranglehold on the RB1 job in Kansas City. It will still be a committee; however, his role should look similar to the role Clyde Edwards-Helaire was playing early on in the season. The Titans are a bad matchup for running backs. Nonetheless, you could be getting a more clear-cut RB1 in a Mahomes-led offense with plenty of upside. Don’t forget to tune in, like, and subscribe to the FullTime Fantasy Podcast which airs Thursday 7 pm eastern! Deon Jackson – Indianapolis Colts Jonathan Taylor is not healthy after re-aggravating his ankle last week, and Nyheim Hines has been shipped to Buffalo. Even if Taylor does play this week, Jackson could still see a significant role in the offense. If Taylor is out it’s a full-go for Jackson. The only other running backs on the team are Zack Moss and Jordan Wilkins. In the two games, he started this season with Taylor sidelined he totaled 104 yards and a TD on the ground and caught 14 passes for 108 yards. Add him now and monitor this situation closely. Ronnie Rivers – Los Angeles Rams Rivers served as the RB1 for the Rams last week. It’s unclear what that means, but we can’t just ignore it because there is a chance that’s the case again this week. He led all Rams’ backs in both carries and targets last week. There is plenty of risk with him, nevertheless, that’s why he’s a sleeper and not a must-start. If you’re searching a barren wire looking for a running back there’s a good chance a potential NFL RB1 is sitting there. Jeff Wilson – Miami Dolphins Generally, you shouldn’t start a player days after he was traded. However, this is a bit of a unique situation because Wilson already knows the system from his days in San Francisco with current Dolphins head coach and former 49ers’ offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel. The Dolphins want to use more than one back, but Chase Edmonds’ terrible play made that impossible. Wilson could step directly into a significant role. Wide Receivers Demarcus Robinson – Baltimore Ravens Robinson led the Ravens with eight targets last week doubling the amount any other wideout saw. Rashod Bateman will be out this week and Mark Andrews could miss this one too. That could open up another big target day for Robinson who will serve as a starting WR opposite Devin Duvernay. Coming off a 6-catch, 64-yard performance, he should be viewed as more than a dart throw if Andrews is sidelined. Tyquan Thornton – New England Patriots DeVante Parker injured his knee last week which could slide Thornton into the WR2 role in New England this week. Parker is no stranger to missing games so it would be a surprise to no one if he sits this one out. The rookie wideout has immense talent and has shown flashes this season. An increase in opportunity could lead to a big game this week. Ben Skowronek – Los Angeles Rams Cooper Kupp appeared to get injured at the end of Week 8 and did not practice on Wednesday. If he is out Skowronek could slide into his role. No one should expect production close to Kupp, but he could serve as a solid flex option. He has seen 30 targets this season compared to Allen Robinson’s 36 so you shouldn’t expect Robinson to serve as the clear WR1. It wouldn’t be shocking at all if Skowronek led their receiving corps in targets this week if Kupp is ruled out. Terrace Marshall Jr – Carolina Panthers Marshall has separated himself as the WR2 in Carolina with Robbie Anderson gone. He saw nine targets last week and put up 87 yards. There is a legitimate shot he is in the midst of his breakout. Because of the offense he’s in you shouldn’t expect him to put up monster numbers, nonetheless, if Walker continues to play well and target him he could be a viable flex option. Tight Ends Will Dissly – Seattle Seahawks The Cardinals have been atrocious against tight ends this season. Arizona has allowed the second-most fantasy points to the position. They have also allowed the most touchdown receptions and receptions to tight ends this season. They should be targeted every chance you can if you’re streaming
Fantasy Football News & Notes
With four teams on bye and so many prominent injuries surfacing, almost every fantasy football lineup will be altered in Week 9. In addition to constantly updating our award-winning fantasy football rankings and staying on top of breaking news in the FullTime Discord server, we wanted to present some of the relevant news and notes that fantasy football fans should know in Week 9. In honor of King Henry, use promo code KING30 for 30% off FULLTIME FANTASY MEMBERSHIP!! Quarterbacks Kyler Murray is listed as questionable with an ankle injury and his status is very much up in the air this week. However, Arizona Cardinals General Manager Steve Keim commented that the team may have to think “big picture” and “be smart” in regards to their franchise player… Aaron Rodgers has been placed on the reserve/Covid list and will sit out the Green Bay Packers Week 9 matchup. Being that he’s unvaccinated there is a chance he could also miss next week as well. Jordan Love will get the start in his place. The team also signed Blake Bortles… Dak Prescott looks poised to return this week as the Dallas Cowboys did not list him on their final injury report… Taysom Hill has cleared the concussion protocol and will be active for the New Orleans Saints this week. However, Trevor Siemian has been named the team’s starter for at least one more week… Matthew Stafford ended the week with a DNP due to a back injury but the Los Angeles Rams do expect him to be out there on Sunday… Sam Darnold is struggling with both concussion and shoulder issues. According to Carolina Panthers Head Coach, Matt Rhule both are of equal concern in regards to his availability on Sunday. The team is hopeful he plays but he’s very questionable… Tua Tagovialoa is questionable with a finger injury this week. He seems to be trending in the right direction but we have seen the Miami Dolphins be overly cautious with him in the past… Mike White was forced from Thursday Night Football with a forearm injury in the first quarter and could not return. Josh Johnson came in and finished the game out. It is unclear who will be the starter for the New York Jets next week. White and Zach Wilson both may or may not return to practice this week. This could come down to a choice between Johnson and Joe Flacco… Tyrod Taylor will return to start for the Houston Texans this week. The team did not trade DeShaun Watson at the trade deadline. Running Backs Derrick Henry suffered a Jones fracture in his foot this week and is likely out the remainder of the regular season or very close to it. The Tennessee Titans expect him to return at some point but it’s not a lock he plays again this season. The team has signed Adrian Peterson who is expected to handle the bulk of the early-down work. They also signed D’Onta Foreman and Dontrelle Hilliard… The San Francisco 49ers have listed Elijah Mitchell questionable with a rib injury and he will be a game-time decision. They also activated Jeff Wilson from injured reserve… The Los Angeles Chargers have ruled out Justin Jackson… Kansas City Chiefs HC Andy Reid says that Clyde Edwards-Helaire is still weeks away from returning… The Baltimore Ravens have listed Latavius Murray as doubtful for Week 9… The Jacksonville Jaguars have listed James Robinson as questionable with a heel injury. He is in real danger of sitting this one out and will likely be a game-time call… Christian McCaffrey is questionable this week and has a chance to suit up… The New York Giants will once again be without Saquon Barkley this week after he again failed to practice… The Chicago Bears have activated David Montgomery from IR and activated his 21-day window to return. They hope he will be out there in some capacity on Monday Night Football. Damien Williams left last week’s game with a knee injury and is yet to practice this week. Wide Receivers The Las Vegas Raiders have cut Henry Ruggs after he was in an accident that took the life of a young woman and her dog. Ruggs was believed to be driving 156 miles per hour with a loaded gun in his car and his blood-alcohol level was over twice the legal limit. He has been charged with multiple felonies including but not limited to DUI resulting in death and firearms charges. He faces up to 46 years in prison and his career is more than likely over… Calvin Ridley has informed the Atlanta Falcons he will be leaving the team to deal with his mental health. The team has placed him on the reserve/NFI list and he will miss at least three games. There is no word on when or if he will return to the team… Michael Thomas announced this week he has had another issue with his troublesome ankle and he will not play this season. After re-tooling his contract the Cleveland Browns will waive Odell Beckham on Monday. If not claimed off waivers he will become a free agent… DeAndre Hopkins will be a game-time decision this week… Michael Gallup has been practicing this week and has a chance to return on Sunday. Amari Cooper and Ceedee Lamb are both listed as questionable as well. Cooper seems likely to play while there is a bit more concern for Lamb… Deebo Samuel is questionable this week with a calf injury and will likely be a game-time decision… Devante Adams and Allen Lazard have been activated from the reserve/Covid list… Darnell Mooney is listed as questionable with a groin injury. We are waiting for more information on his status for his MNF matchup… Despite logging DNPs with a foot injury Robert Woods is expected to play this week. The team also cut DeSean Jackson… The Titans have once again listed A.J. Brown as questionable this week with a knee injury. Julio
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