NFL Fantasy Player Rankings: Week 9
NFL Fantasy Player Rankings: Week 9
The recent news of Ahmad Bradshaw’s Injury has created an instant sleeper for week 9. Brandon Jacobs, a player who has felt disrespected all year, is going to have the opportunity to prove his true value against a Patriots team fresh off a loss.
Week 9 see’s more of the leagues better half-teams facing off in games against each other. We could be in store for a couple tight, hard fought contests with low score-boards, or fantasy jackpots with offensive drives that rack up massive fantasy points to out big name players.
The Steelers and Ravens game is anyone’s guess, these days its hard to predict how teams from the AFC will perform. Mind you, no one saw a sputtering Saints offense disappoint last weeks fantasy player rankings, so predictions were done in the most modest way possible for week 9. I hope games like the Packers and Chargers turn into a game of Madden between two overly skilled (unemployed) video game professionals. Same goes for Monday Nights match-up between the Eagles and Bears. Although, what are the odds we have a good prime game two weeks in a row? Speaking of odds, the over/under this year must be a bet that Las Vegas sports bookies are losing sleep over. When the Saints come out flat against the Rams, and the Cardinals put up 27 points on the Ravens… you know it’s a strange year.
Never the less, check out this weeks Fantasy Player Rankings For Week 9
| Rk | Fantasy Quarterback | Opp. | Prediction | Comment | |
| 1 | Drew Brees | TB | 300+ yds | 3 TDs | Bree’s will play well after shocking upset |
| 2 | Aaron Rodgers | @SD | 300+ yds | 3 TDs | First real test for the Packers in quite some time. |
| 3 | Michael Vick | Chi | 290+ yds | 2 TDs | Bears always seem to have the Eagles numbers, but Vick should play well at home |
| 4 | Tom Brady | NYG | 270+ yds | 2 TDs | Brady’s record at home is unbelievable, he will want to bounce back after last week. |
| 5 | Tony Romo | Sea | 270+ yds | 2 TDs | Romo and his offense will want to prove they had an off week in Philly |
| 6 | Eli Manning | @NE | 260+ yds | 2 TDs | Super Bowl rematch. Eli should play well against Pat’s secondary |
| 7 | Philip Rivers | GB | 260+ yds | 2 TDs | Rivers will fire the ball all day, Packers need to be ready |
| 8 | Matt Ryan | @Ind | 220+ yds | 2 TDs | Matt Ryan has been very streaky, but the Colts are a mess. |
| 9 | Matt Cassel | Mia | 210+ yds | 2 TDs | Chiefs have momentum, plus new rookie WR Jon Baldwin to throw to |
| 10 | Andy Dalton | @Ten | 210+ yds | 2 TDs | Dalton quietly puts up these kinds of numbers every week |
| 11 | Matt Schaub | Cle | 275+ yds | 1TD | Facing one the leagues toughest passing defenses, expect modest numbers |
| 12 | Ben Roethlisberger | Bal | 275+ yds | 1TD | Divisional grudge match, should be a low scoring defensive game |
| 13 | Sam Bradford |
@Ari | 275+ yds | 1TD | Check injury report |
| 14 | Jay Cutler | @Phi | 275+ yds | 1TD | Which Eagles defense are we going to see? Cutler is a risky start |
| 15 | Josh Freeman | @NO | 250+ yds | 1TD | Freeman needs to play well early as the Saints are going to be starting fast |
| 16 | Ryan Fitzpatrick | NYJ | 250+ yds | 1TD | Tough divisional match-up. Expect a lot of Fred Jackson |
| 17 | Matt Hasselbeck | CIN | 240+ yds | 1TD | Bengals have a very tough passing defense. |
| 18 | Joe Flacco | @Pit | 220+ yds | 1TD | Risky start, explore other options |
| 19 | Carson Palmer | Den | 220+ yds | 1TD | Risky start, explore other options |
| 20 | Mark Sanchez | @Buf | 200+ yds | 1TD | Risky start, explore other options |
| Rk | Fantasy RB | Opp. | (Total yards) | Comment | |
| 1 | Arian Foster | Cle | 170+ yds | 2 TD | Texans will lean heavy on their all purpose RB |
| 2 | LeSean McCoy | Chi | 150+ yds | 2 TD | McCoy is on the verge of becoming the top Fantasy player for 2012 |
| 3 | Michael Turner | @Ind | 140+ yds | 2 TD | Falcons want to give more touches to their RB’s on the road. |
| 4 | Frank Gore | @Wsh | 140+ yds | 2 TD | Redskins are a mess, and the 49er’s are going to run all over them |
| 5 | Matt Forte | @Phi | 150+ yds | 1 TD | Forte is about had it with contract headaches, expect one last great game before things get ugly |
| 6 | Fred Jackson | NYJ | 150+ yds | 1 TD | Should see a heavy workload on the road against the Jets |
| 7 | Ray Rice | @Pit | 150+ yds | 1 TD | All purpose yards of course, Rice is an all round back and will make big plays |
| 8 | Steven Jackson | @Ari | 150+ yds | 1 TD | Rams get the ball to Steven Jackson, and the win…Why get away get from this |
| 9 | Beanie Wells | StL | 150+ yds | 1 TD | Beanie Wells has been a machine for TDs:20 Interesting NFL Stats |
| 10 | DeMarco Murray | Sea | 140+ yds | 1 TD | Another big game could push coaches to make him a full time starter |
| 11 | LeGarrette Blount | @NO | 140+ yds | 1 TD | More carries, more fantasy points, although Saints defense fuming mad and will play tough against the run |
| 12 | Brandon Jacobs |
@NE | 60+ yds | 2 TD | With Bradshaw hurt Jacobs should get many great goal-line opportunities |
| 13 | Jackie Battle | Mia | 100+ yds | 1 TD | Chiefs are a team on the rise, even if they were handed a win last week |
| 14 | Darren McFadden |
Den | 100+ yds | 1 TD | Injury concerns, if he does play it will be limited |
| 15 | BenJarvus Green-Ellis | NYG | 90+ yds | 1 TD | Gaints rushing defense allows an average 130 yards per game |
| 16 | Knowshon Moreno | @Oak | 70+ yds | 1 TD | Starter by default, still it’s an opportunity he will not take lightly |
| 17 | James Starks | @SD | 50+ yds | 1 TD | bound to sneak into the endzone this week. |
| 18 | Darren Sproles | TB | 80+ yds | PPR wizard should have 6-8 catches and 80+ total yards | |
| 19 | Rashard Mendenhall | Bal | 80+ yds | Mendenhall is up against a defense that is glowing after a great Patriots performance, yards will hard to come by. | |
| 20 | Shonn Greene | @Buf | 80+ yds | Not a fan, Greene is not a reliable fantasy option. I know he has performed better than most had expected this year, but he is a risky start each week | |
| 21 | Cedric Benson | @Ten | 80+ yds | Benson should be fresh and relieved things are behind him | |
| 22 | Marshawn Lynch |
@Dal | 80+ yds | Lynch has quick feet and may be able to copy-cat a few of Shady McCoy’successful runs from last week | |
| 23 | Pierre Thomas | TB | 70+ yds | Should see a fair share of carries, but not the best fantasy match-up | |
| 24 | Chris Johnson | Cin | 60+ yds | Who would have thought | |
| 25 | Ryan Torain | SF | 60+ yds | Some say sleeper, others say high risk | |
| 26 | Mike Tolbert | GB | 60+ yds | ||
| 27 | Daniel Thomas | @KC | 60+ yds | ||
| 28 | Reggie Bush | @KC | 60+ yds | ||
| 29 | Michael Bush | Den | 45+ yds | ||
| 30 | Peyton Hillis | @Hou | 45+ yds | ||
| Rk | Fantasy Receiver | Opp. | Prediction | Comment | |
| 1 | Wes Welker | NYG | 140+ yds | 1 TD | Welker has been quiet his last 2 games, but that should all change Sunday |
| 2 | Greg Jennings | @SD | 140+ yds | 1 TD | The Packers actually have a game to get up for, Jennings should be busy |
| 3 | Larry Fitzgerald | StL | 130+ yds | 1 TD | Rams have the worst passing defense in the league. Odds are Fitz is able to have a couple big plays |
| 4 | Mike Wallace | Bal | 130+ yds | 1 TD | Boom or Bust, Wallace’s first half of the season saw some easy secondaries, it’s time to prove he can make plays against tougher defenses |
| 5 | Hakeem Nicks | @NE | 130+ yds | 1 TD | Both defense’s are above average, but nothing special right now, Nicks could have a big day |
| 6 | Roddy White | @Ind | 110+ yds | 1 TD | If Roddy doesn’t crack 80 yards this week, all hell is going to break lose with fantasy owners |
| 7 | A.J. Green | @Ten | 110+ yds | 1 TD | Challenging for Rookie of the year, one of the safer starts this week |
| 8 | Dwayne Bowe | Mia | 100+ yds | 1TD | Dolphins have a surprisingly tough passing defense, but all hope is lost after two heart breaking losses in a row |
| 9 | Marques Colston | TB | 100+ yds | 1TD | Expect a more focused Saints offense this week |
| 10 | Jeremy Maclin | Chi | 100+ yds | 1TD | The Eagles finally have a full time reliable number one WR. |
| 11 | Vincent Jackson | GB | 100+ yds | 1TD | Shoot-out in the making |
| 12 | Brandon Lloyd |
@Ari | 120+ yds | Lloyd has played well in his 2 starts for the Rams. Now with Bradford coming back there is even more upside to this fantasy sleeper | |
| 13 | Miles Austin | Sea | 60+ yds | 1TD | Dallas Offense will be out to prove the just had an off-week |
| 14 | Dez Bryant | Sea | 110+ yds | Hopefully Bryant doesn’t get lost in the sencond half | |
| 15 | Brandon Marshall | @KC | 60+ yds | 1TD | Marshall has been so close to scoring the last 3 weeks, he is due |
| 16 | Julio Jones | @Ind | 95+ yds | Plays well on the road | |
| 17 | DeSean Jackson | Chi | 90+ yds | Mike Vick has only 4 passing plays this season of over 40+ yards: 20 Interesting NFL Stats Thus Far | |
| 18 | Anquan Boldin | @Pit | 90+ yds | Perductive on a offense that sputters from time to time | |
| 19 | Pierre Garcon | Atl | 85+ yds | Is some how making plays for a dis-functional offense and team | |
| 20 | Victor Cruz | @NE | 85+ yds | Looks to be fighting for attention with Manningham. Risky | |
| 21 | Mario Manningham | @NE | 85+ yds | Looks to be fighting for attention with Cruz. Risky | |
| 22 | Jordy Nelson | @SD | 25+ yds | 1TD | Either 100+ yds with 2 catches or one nice redzone TD, Jordy should do something |
| 23 | Sidney Rice | @Dal | 80+ yds | Seattle’s offense is so much better with Tarvais throwing the ball, but even with being said, the team ranks at the bottom of the league in Passing | |
| 24 | Santonio Holmes | @Buf | 70+ yds | The Jets offense could light up the score board or ruin fantasy weeks, I’m playing it safe and predicting 70+ yards for Holmes | |
| 25 | D.Heyward-Bey |
Den | 70+ yds | Heyward-Bey could break out this weekend, may be worth the start | |
| 26 | Steve Johnson | NYJ | 60+ yds | Lowered expectations | |
| 27 | Michael Crabtree |
@Wsh | 60+ yds | Cross country trip for the 49er’s may having them starting slow but Crabtree could break out in a big way this week | |
| 28 | Eric Decker | @Oak | 60+ yds | Not a bad fantasy option in a bind | |
| 29 | Lance Moore |
TB | 50+ yds | If Moore can find the end zone, he’ll make your week | |
| 30 | Mike Williams | @NO | 50+ yds | ||
| 31 | Deion Branch | NYG | 50+ yds | ||
| 32 | Nate Washington | Cin | 50+ yds | ||
| 33 | Reggie Wayne | Atl | 50+ yds | ||
| 34 | Plaxico Burress | @Buf | 50+ yds | ||
| 35 | Antonio Brown | Bal | 40+ yds | ||
| 36 | Malcom Floyd | GB | 40+ yds | ||
| 37 | Kevin Walter | Cle | 40+ yds | ||
| 38 | Greg Little | @Hou | 40+ yds | ||
| 39 | James Jones | @SD | 40+ yds | ||
| 40 | Jabar Gaffney | SF | 40+ yds | ||
| 40 | Andre Johnson | Cle | Injury Status up in the air |
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| Rk | Fantasy Receiver | Opp. | Prediction | Comment | |
| 1 | Jimmy Graham | TB | 95+ yds | 1 TD | Graham is one of the best fantasy draft picks of 2011 |
| 2 | Antonio Gates | GB | 120+ yds | Gates will be leaned on early and often. 120+ yards with the chance to find the end zone | |
| 3 | Rob Gronkowski | NYG | 60+ yds | 1 TD | Brady should get back to looking Gronkowski way this weekend |
| 4 | Jason Witten | Sea | 50+ yds | 1 TD | Cowboys offense will be pressing to get back on track |
| 5 | Owen Daniels | Cle | 50+ yds | 1 TD | No official word yet on Andre, so Daniels will be heading into this weekend with the best fantasy target for the Texans after Foster |
| 6 | Fred Davis | SF | 75+ yds | Great target and has a great average better game: 20 Interesting NFL Stats | |
| 7 | Dustin Keller | @Buf | 70+ yds | Should see a lot of targets | |
| 8 | Heath Miller | Bal | 70+ yds | Should see a lot of targets | |
| 9 | Jermichael Finley | @SD | 70+ yds | Fantasy Value has fallen off this season | |
| 10 | Aaron Hernandez | NYG | 60+ yds | Always a threat to score, but streaky | |
| 11 | Vernon Davis |
@Wsh | 60+ yds | Should see a lot of targets, could have a big Sunday | |
| 12 | Tony Gonzalez | @Ind | |||
| 13 | Kellen Winslow | @NO | |||
| 14 | Dallas Clark | Atl | |||
| 15 | Jake Ballard | @NE | |||
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