Week 9 2025 who should I start thread **OFFICIALLY UNOFFICIAL** (8 Viewers)

[DigitalFool]

Beyond the ones mentioned: Corum, Robinson Jr, Wilson, Patterson ...

 

[steelwind]

Beyond the ones mentioned: Corum, Robinson Jr, Wilson, Patterson ...

Not alot of confidence on this call but use Singletary. I'm not completely sold on Tracy. He lost his job to begin with.

 

[Wrigley]

PPR

I need 2 RB 1 FLX

C Brown vs CHI
Warren vs IND
Dowdle @ GB
D Adams vs NO
K Allen @ TEN

Adams is a lock at the flex spot. Congrats on having 2 WRs better than Adams.

PPR

I need 2 RB 1 FLX

C Brown vs CHI
Warren vs IND
Dowdle @ GB
D Adams vs NO
K Allen @ TEN

Adams is a lock at the flex spot. Congrats on having 2 WRs better than Adams.

I'd go Warren and Brown at RB. Just more predictable workloads, in addition to likely better matchups.

With Hurts on bye...I need a QB filler this week. Slim pickens on the WW for me...

Tua vs BAL
Stroud vs DEN
Lawrence @ LV
Rodgers vs IND

Right now I'm leaning towards Tua - which are words I never thought I'd say.

Standard Scoring - 6pt TD

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ETA...I asked Gemini if Tua is a good start this week, and this is AI's reply:

No, Tua Tagovailoa is likely not a good start this week, as he faces a tough matchup against the Ravens' improving defense and has a historically poor record on Thursday Night Football. While he is coming off a strong performance, many analysts recommend sitting him for a more reliable option. He may be an option in deep leagues or as a QB2 if you are in a pinch, but the risk outweighs the reward for most fantasy managers.

Reasons to be cautious

• Tough opponent: The Ravens are getting healthier and limited the Bears to just 16 points and zero passing touchdowns in their last game.
• Thursday night struggles: Tua has a 0-4 record all-time on Thursday Night Football, suggesting the short week is a major disadvantage for him.
• Risk of inconsistency: After a strong performance against the Falcons, there's a risk of a regression given his past struggles and the Ravens' strong defensive effort.

Who to consider instead

• ** Sam Darnold**: Is playing well against a favorable matchup against Washington.
• ** Aaron Rodgers**: Offers a solid option against a weak Colts defense.
• ** J.J. McCarthy**: While not as established, he is a viable option who has a good matchup against the Lions.

I mean, if Darnold is available I'd pick him, but I get the impression that just AI recommending random guys, and not really being tied to your league. Assuming that is the case, I'd choose Trevor Lawrence, in a great matchup against a Raiders team likely missing Maxx Crosby.

Thanks, rolling ASB and JSN

 

[Absolutely Nothing]

Another question, now that I have a shiny new toy.

1.0PPR

Drake London @ NE

Deebo Samuel V SEA

London SEEMS like the smash pick, but 1. he's only really had two great games and a lot of mediocre ones and 2. we aren't sure how healthy he is, or if he will have Penix for this game. Kirk doesn't target his #1 receiver nearly as often as Penix does, so I'm worried there are several routes to a dud this week.

Deebo seems like a safe pick who also have smash potential against the Seahawks, who should handle this Commanders defense without much trouble and force a pass-heavy game script. I'd love to hear some opinions both if Penix plays or sits!

 

[Rubi]

Another question, now that I have a shiny new toy.

1.0PPR

Drake London @ NE

Deebo Samuel V SEA

London SEEMS like the smash pick, but 1. he's only really had two great games and a lot of mediocre ones and 2. we aren't sure how healthy he is, or if he will have Penix for this game. Kirk doesn't target his #1 receiver nearly as often as Penix does, so I'm worried there are several routes to a dud this week.

Deebo seems like a safe pick who also have smash potential against the Seahawks, who should handle this Commanders defense without much trouble and force a pass-heavy game script. I'd love to hear some opinions both if Penix plays or sits!

Drake
But it's close with Scary being out
Atlanta may be chasing points most of the game

 

[Rubi]

Need RB help

Skattebo (done), Bucky (out/bye), Judkins (bye), Benson (IR)

Leaves me with these options (.5 PPR), need 2:

Knight @ DAL
Perine vs CHI
Tuten @ LV

All were waiver pickups for this awful week, not much left out there as options (McNichols, Singletary, Allgeier, Blue).

Knight and Perine
Good luck

 

[Rubi]

Need a flex in 0.5 ppr

Bam vs Dal
Jamo vs MIN (squeaky wheel game?)

Play The Wheel for sure

 

[Rubi]

PPR league. Need two of these three RBs:

* C. Brown vs CHI -- Originally was a no brainer start this week, but now Flacco is iffy. CHI D coming on a bit. Held D. Henry down.

* R. Dowdle @GB -- Canales is hinting that he may lean more into Rico vs. Hubbard. That said, this is a bad matchup. GB does not give up much on the ground. GB could also bleed the clock and limit CAR offensive opportunities.

* K. Hunt @BUF -- Can't believe he's an option, but here we are. Pacheco out. BUF rush D is pretty bad. We know Hunt is getting it at the goal line and now he should have more opportunities.

Which 2?

Thanks

Dowdle and Hunt for me this week

 

[djjosee]

Non-ppr:
RB2
T Spears vs LAC
Monangai @ Cin
Pollard vs LAC
Need one

 

[83805]

Superflex, TE premium (1.5). QB's 4pts passing TD.

Need 3

QB Rodgers vs IND
TE Kelce @ BUF
TE Gadsden @ TEN
TE Kittle vs NYG

Thank you

 

[Rubi]

Non-ppr:
RB2
T Spears vs LAC
Monangai @ Cin
Pollard vs LAC
Need one

Close
Non ppr
Maybe Pollard>Monangai>Spears

 

[Rubi]

Superflex, TE premium (1.5). QB's 4pts passing TD.

Need 3

QB Rodgers vs IND
TE Kelce @ BUF
TE Gadsden @ TEN
TE Kittle vs NYG

Thank you

The three tight ends for me

 

[Rubi]

Looks like I need to replace R.Stevenson this week:
FFPC scoring:
Need ONE:

T.Spears vs LAC

D.Slayton vs SF

T.J. Hockenson @ Det

E.Engram @ Hou

 

[Absolutely Nothing]

Superflex, TE premium (1.5). QB's 4pts passing TD.

Need 3

QB Rodgers vs IND
TE Kelce @ BUF
TE Gadsden @ TEN
TE Kittle vs NYG

Thank you

3 TEs for sure. If you really want to get Rodgers in there, I'd sit Gadsden, just on speculation that he's due to take a backseat with so many mouths to feed some weeks.

Non-ppr:
RB2
T Spears vs LAC
Monangai @ Cin
Pollard vs LAC
Need one

Tough. I'd say Monangai over Pollard.

If they want to trade Pollard, they either have to show him off, or they already have some trade conversations and want to give Spears the ability to show off a more prominent role in the offense. I think either could be possible, so I'm avoiding the whole damn backfield until after the trade deadline, and if Pollard isn't dealt I think both are unplayable. Monangai should at least eat on the limited touches he will get, and it could be a high scoring game (i.e. potential touchdown opportunities)- I don't think Titans v Chargers will be high scoring enough to give either back particular upside.

 

[Absolutely Nothing]

Looks like I need to replace R.Stevenson this week:
FFPC scoring:
Need ONE:

T.Spears vs LAC

D.Slayton vs SF

T.J. Hockenson @ Det

E.Engram @ Hou

Tough one. I'm leaning Engram here because Bo may need a dumpoff outlet in this game. Whenever the Broncos get stressed out (either through poor offensive play or decent opposing defensive play), they seem to get him targets, so I think the floor should be safe. I can see Slayton as a swing-for-the-fences pick if you'd rather opt for upside- he's had some meat left on the bone due to penalties and only needs one big TD (against an exploitable SF pass D) to make your week. But he could just as likely just put up like, 4 PPR points.

 

[jobarules]

Bam or monangai

Leaning the latter

 

[Absolutely Nothing]

Bam or monangai

Leaning the latter

ONE of these two will eat... I just trust the Bears to keep up with the Bengal's scoring a little better than the Cardinals can keep up with Dallas. Bam should have more touches, but Monangai's shown to be more effective with his touches, and coming out of the bye we just don't know how the snaps will shake out with Arizona. I'm leaning Monangai too, but I think that may be against the majority opinion.

 

[kyoun1e]

PPR league. Need one of these three:

* T. Higgins vs CHI -- Looks like Flacco is going to give it a go. Shootout potential. That long TD saved his day last week. Otherwise, one lousy catch.

* T. McMillan @GB -- Decent matchup since you can't run well on GB, but how healthy is B. Young? Can he avoid the rush? Concerned the offense will have trouble functioning.

* J. Jennings @NYG -- Great matchup. Probably the healthiest he's been all year. Looks like Pearsall is out. Not sure it matters whether it's Purdy or Mac.

Which?

Thanks

 

[Chaka]

Ugh … .5ppr

I’m starting KW3 because I’m stubborn, and I really like the matchup. Commanders LB’s cannot cover the outside zone run.

But to fill out my RB2 slot? It’s between:

Rhamo v ATL (probably out)
Monty v MIN
Charbs @ WASH (hate starting both SEA RB’s - but maybe that’s the smart move?)

Thanks bros

Rhamondre is out so, IMO it's Monty and not really close. When in doubt take the guy in the best offense.

Monty>Charbs

 

[Chaka]

Baker is on bye and I need a QB. 6pt all TD's. Not much available.
Murray (Brissett)
Stroud
Williams

In the future please include matchups. Also, I think Caleb is a better shorthand than Williams.

But Caleb is who I would risk it with. I like the matchup more, particularly with Hendrickson doubtful ATM.

Caleb>Kyler>Stroud

 

[Chaka]

PPR league. Need two of these three RBs:

* C. Brown vs CHI -- Originally was a no brainer start this week, but now Flacco is iffy. CHI D coming on a bit. Held D. Henry down.

* R. Dowdle @GB -- Canales is hinting that he may lean more into Rico vs. Hubbard. That said, this is a bad matchup. GB does not give up much on the ground. GB could also bleed the clock and limit CAR offensive opportunities.

* K. Hunt @BUF -- Can't believe he's an option, but here we are. Pacheco out. BUF rush D is pretty bad. We know Hunt is getting it at the goal line and now he should have more opportunities.

Which 2?

Thanks

I'm probably benching Dowdle here. I worry that I am fading him too much and, he somehow has a miracle monster game but, the reality is the Packers run D is brutal and I question the Panthers scoring potential in general.

Brown>Hunt>Dowdle

 

[Chaka]

Need a flex in 0.5 ppr

Bam vs Dal
Jamo vs MIN (squeaky wheel game?)

Jamo pretty easily for me. Bam will probably get good touches but, I question the upside in Arizona.

Jamo has a lower floor but, a much higher ceiling.

Jamo>Bam

 

[Chaka]

Bam or monangai

Leaning the latter

Monangai for me. I like the matchup more with Hendrickson doubtful and, he's the shiny new toy

Monangai>Bam

 

[Chaka]

Need RB help

Skattebo (done), Bucky (out/bye), Judkins (bye), Benson (IR)

Leaves me with these options (.5 PPR), need 2:

Knight @ DAL
Perine vs CHI
Tuten @ LV

All were waiver pickups for this awful week, not much left out there as options (McNichols, Singletary, Allgeier, Blue).

Bam because it's a good matchup and, he's in line for the most touches.

Bam>Tuten>Perine

 

[Chaka]

Beyond the ones mentioned: Corum, Robinson Jr, Wilson, Patterson ...

Still Bam IMO

 

[Wrigley]

PPR. Pick 2

Warren vs IND
C Brown vs CHI
Monangai @ CIN

 

[1320kid]

Bam or Henderson half ppr since Stevenson is out?

 

[1320kid]

PPR. Pick 2

Warren vs IND
C Brown vs CHI
Monangai @ CIN

Chase and Warren IMO..both the clear starters.

 

[Joe Bryant]

Pinned

 

[kyoun1e]

4 points per TD pass. Need a 2nd QB in a superflex league.

* J. Flacco vs CHI -- Flacco a bit banged up. Decent matchup, but CHI coming on a little bit (although made Huntley look good last week).

or

S. Darnold @WASH -- Washington much better against the run vs. pass, but I'd expect SEA runs anyway. Darnold has been hyper efficient. Wash D did play Mahommes pretty well...for a bit.

Which?

Thanks

 

[kyoun1e]

PPR league. Need 2 of these RBs to start. God help me:

* T. Pollard vs LAC -- Actually not a bad matchup, but he's splitting touches on a lousy offense.

* B. Knight @DAL -- Great matchup and everyone's sleeper of the week. However, if we believe a recent report, M. Carter was getting first team reps. Really? Not sure I believe this.

* J. Mason @DET -- Horrible matchup. Not sure he's really a consideration.

* B. Smith @BUF -- Pacheco out. Hunt should get most of the carries, but I'd think they'll find a way to use Smith a bit more. In what should be a high scorer, maybe this is his breakout party?

* E. Wilson, B. Corum -- Both potentially could be involved in blowouts. Wilson already getting a decent amount of touches to spell Jacobs. Ditto Corum.

Which 2 should I hold my nose and go with?

Thanks

 

[Chaka]

Another question, now that I have a shiny new toy.

1.0PPR

Drake London @ NE

Deebo Samuel V SEA

London SEEMS like the smash pick, but 1. he's only really had two great games and a lot of mediocre ones and 2. we aren't sure how healthy he is, or if he will have Penix for this game. Kirk doesn't target his #1 receiver nearly as often as Penix does, so I'm worried there are several routes to a dud this week.

Deebo seems like a safe pick who also have smash potential against the Seahawks, who should handle this Commanders defense without much trouble and force a pass-heavy game script. I'd love to hear some opinions both if Penix plays or sits!

It looks like Penix is playing but, I have no problem with Deebo with Daniels and without McLaurin. It's a decent matchup and he should be the primary target.

Deebo>London

 

[Chaka]

Non-ppr:
RB2
T Spears vs LAC
Monangai @ Cin
Pollard vs LAC
Need one

Monangai IMO. Not sure who he's splitting carries with (Roschon?) but, he is set to be the lead back in a plus matchup.

Monangai>Pollard>Spears

 

[1320kid]

4 points per TD pass. Need a 2nd QB in a superflex league.

* J. Flacco vs CHI -- Flacco a bit banged up. Decent matchup, but CHI coming on a little bit (although made Huntley look good last week).

or

S. Darnold @WASH -- Washington much better against the run vs. pass, but I'd expect SEA runs anyway. Darnold has been hyper efficient. Wash D did play Mahommes pretty well...for a bit.

Which?

Thanks

Darnold with Flacco banged up.

 

[1320kid]

PPR league. Need 2 of these RBs to start. God help me:

* T. Pollard vs LAC -- Actually not a bad matchup, but he's splitting touches on a lousy offense.

* B. Knight @DAL -- Great matchup and everyone's sleeper of the week. However, if we believe a recent report, M. Carter was getting first team reps. Really? Not sure I believe this.

* J. Mason @DET -- Horrible matchup. Not sure he's really a consideration.

* B. Smith @BUF -- Pacheco out. Hunt should get most of the carries, but I'd think they'll find a way to use Smith a bit more. In what should be a high scorer, maybe this is his breakout party?

* E. Wilson, B. Corum -- Both potentially could be involved in blowouts. Wilson already getting a decent amount of touches to spell Jacobs. Ditto Corum.

Which 2 should I hold my nose and go with?

Thanks

Bam and smith.

 

[Chaka]

Superflex, TE premium (1.5). QB's 4pts passing TD.

Need 3

QB Rodgers vs IND
TE Kelce @ BUF
TE Gadsden @ TEN
TE Kittle vs NYG

Thank you

If Purdy is back, I like Kittle but, he's a great blocker so, there's always a chance he doesn't see a lot of targets.

I always go with the QB. Rodgers has multiple TDs in 5 of 7 games. I like that consistency.

I really like Gadsden and I think Kelce is fading but, that Buffalo game has track meet potential and, Mahomes is balling. The Tennessee game does not.

Rodgers>Kelce>Kittle>Gadsden

I could see swapping Gadsden for Kittle.

 

[Alpha Dawgs]

PPR looking for (1) Flex with best chance for upside. Everyone is projected from 9.6 to 12.0.

Gadsden @Ten
Walker III @Wsh
Dowdle @GB
Spears @LAC
Dike @LAC

 

[Chaka]

PPR looking for (1) Flex with best chance for upside. Everyone is projected from 9.6 to 12.0.

Gadsden @Ten
Walker III @Wsh
Dowdle @GB
Spears @LAC
Dike @LAC

I think KWIII represents the best balance of likely utilization, matchup and big play upside.

I really like Dowdle but, I have been fading him this week because of the matchup.

I don't see upside with the Titans.

I do like Gadsden quite a bit but, it's a crowded group of pass catchers. He definitely has upside though.

KWIII>Gadsden>Dowdle>Titans

 

[Rubi]

PPR looking for (1) Flex with best chance for upside. Everyone is projected from 9.6 to 12.0.

Gadsden @Ten
Walker III @Wsh
Dowdle @GB
Spears @LAC
Dike @LAC

Gadsen would be my pick
Best upside for me in that group this week

 

[Neal Cassady]

1 PPR I’m a heavy favorite (projected 19 points)

QB (pick 1)
Daniel Jones at Pitt
Jayden Daniels vs Seattle

Flex (Pick 1)
Marvin Harrison Jr at Dallas
Brian Thomas Jr at Raiders
Chase Brown vs Bears
Tyrone Tracy vs San Fran

Thanks!

 

[sho nuff]

Standard scoring…

QB sticking with Herbert @TN over Daniel Jones @ Pitt…but hard to not go with DJ in that juicy matchup

WR and Flex is a question now with Swift ruled out (and Judkins hurt and on a bye). Rolling with Gibbs and Tracy at RB.

Need 2 WR and a flex
Keenan Allen @ TN*
Courtland Sutton @ Houston*
Jordan Addison @ Det*

David Montgomery vs MN
Oronde Gadsden@TN

Leaning the * ones at the moment.

 

[Down Under]

Half-ppr

Start 2 WRs-
Q. Johnston @ Ten (Ten avg against pass)
K. Boutte v. Atl (Atl tough against pass)
T. Tucker v Jax (Jax avg against pass)
J. Jennings @ NYG (NYG bad against pass)
J. Downs @ Pit (Pit very bad against pass)

TIA

 

[Chaka]

1 PPR I’m a heavy favorite (projected 19 points)

QB (pick 1)
Daniel Jones at Pitt
Jayden Daniels vs Seattle

Flex (Pick 1)
Marvin Harrison Jr at Dallas
Brian Thomas Jr at Raiders
Chase Brown vs Bears
Tyrone Tracy vs San Fran

Thanks!

Can't believe I'm saying this but, I like Jones because of the matchup and the fact that Jayden has regressed statistically this year. Now that could be because of being injured off and on but, he hasn't been gangbusters at any point so far (Chicago was a good game).

Jones may have a capped ceiling because of Taylor (Jayden doesn't have that problem) but he has 6 multi TD games out of 8 played. His floor is strong and, he has a plus matchup against the worst pass yardage D in the league.

Jones>Daniels
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If Flacco plays I like Chase Brown. It's a different offense with Flacco under center.

BTJ has been a huge disappointment, massive really (assuming that's bigger than huge) and he has a shoulder injury..........but, it's a great matchup and there isn't a ton of target competition. If flacco is iffy, and the Bengals called up a QB from the PS today so, he's a little iffy, BTJ is my choice.

Harrison is West Coast BTJ and he has QB health issues and is the #2 pass catcher in Arizona (BTJ is the clear #1). Eventually he will have a big game but, his likelihood is no greater than BTJ's

Like Tracy, don't love Tracy but, maybe like him more than Harrison, particularly if Brissett is under center.

C.Brown>BTJ>Tracy>MHJ

 

[Chaka]

Standard scoring…

QB sticking with Herbert @TN over Daniel Jones @ Pitt…but hard to not go with DJ in that juicy matchup

WR and Flex is a question now with Swift ruled out (and Judkins hurt and on a bye). Rolling with Gibbs and Tracy at RB.

Need 2 WR and a flex
Keenan Allen @ TN*
Courtland Sutton @ Houston*
Jordan Addison @ Det*

David Montgomery vs MN
Oronde Gadsden@TN

Leaning the * ones at the moment.

I'm a little hesitant about Addison with McCarthy back under center. Dude looked lost in his last go round. But he's playing very well.

Gadsden v Allen is a coin flip and, I also lean Keenan.

Sutton has been fine and, the Broncos offense is improving. Not a great matchup at all and I don't think many people realize he only has two more targets than Troy Franklin so far.

Monty has been fine but, he's now a clear backup RB in Detroit so, your banking on a TD.

You have a bunch of close calls but, I don't think I would make any changes to your choices.