FANTASY PREVIEW for NFL Week 9: EXPLOIT THE MATCHUP

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DAL/ATL MIA/BUF LV/CIN LAC/CLE NE/TEN WAS/NYG NO/CAR

DEN/BAL JAX/PHI CHI/ARI DET/GB LAR/SEA IND/MIN TB/KC

Dallas Cowboys (3-4) vs Atlanta Falcons (5-3)

Game Summary | Week 9 Fantasy Preview

TeamDef. Rank Vs. QBsDef. Rank Vs. RBsDef. Rank Vs. WRsDef. Rank Vs. TEsDef. 2 Man %Def. Zone %Offensive Plays RanPoints Per GamePass Yards Per GameRush Yards per Game
Cowboys27th31st12th22nd30.167.363.721.425674.1
Falcons24th6th19th23rd17.476.361.924.3250.9120.8

Quarterbacks

Dallas Cowboys
PlayerFantasy Rank
(6 PPT)
Week 9 RankingConfidence Start RatingFP/GA/GSCRMYDS/G1 Read %YAC %Press %ADOTCHK %
Dak Prescott19thLow QB190%17.837.41.4267.369.84729.98.58.8
Atlanta Falcons
PlayerFantasy Rank
(6 PPT)
Week 9 RankingConfidence Start RatingFP/GA/GSCRMYDS/G1 Read %YAC %Press %ADOTCHK %
Kirk Cousins15thMid QB194%19.133.91.8264.367.550.430.67.610.7
  • The Cowboys Have allowed back-to-back QB1 performances.
  • The Falcons have allowed the last 4 quarterbacks to throw for 2 or more touchdowns.

Running Backs

Dallas Cowboys
PlayerFantasy Rank (PPR)Week 9 RankingStart %FP/GATT/GATT %Off. Snaps/GTGT %i5%i20%EXP Run %MTF/ATTYACO/ATTYBCO/ATT
Ezekiel Elliott55thOutside the Top 6045%5.46.931.6%35%3.65042.900.0221.1
Rico Dowdle32ndMid RB375%11.09.838.8%43%8.4252500.072.251.92
Dalvin Cook74thOutside the Top 6015%3.26.03.9%27%2.60.00.00.00.01.30.7
Atlanta Falcons
PlayerFantasy Rank (PPR)Week 9 RankingStart %FP/GATT/GATT %Off. Snaps/GTGT %i5%i20%EXP Run %MTF/ATTYACO/ATTYBCO/ATT
Bijan Robinson9thHigh RB197%17.514.556.0%71%12.557.1505.20.252.512.2
Tyler Allgeier46thLow RB368%7.18.532.9%29%2.942.942.17.40.192.712.47
  • The Cowboys’ run defense has allowed an 80-yard rusher with a touchdown in back-to-back games.
  • In 7 of their 8 games, the Falcons have allowed a running back to produce 69 or more rushing yards.

Pass Catchers

Dallas Cowboys
PlayerFantasy Rank (PPR)Week 9 RankingStart %FP/GOff. Snaps/GTGT/GTGT %RTE/GSLOT RTE %YACEZTGT1READ %MAN WIN RATEZONE WIN RATE
CeeDee Lamb7thHigh WR199%18.982%10.324.63551255730.630.514.7
Jalen Tolbert44thLow WR464%10.381%5.31334.928.76231513.111.6
Jake Ferguson (TE)TE12Mid TE185%9.671%7.017.930.557.4164019.210.96.1
Atlanta Falcons
PlayerFantasy Rank (PPR)Week 9 RankingStart %FP/GOff. Snaps/GTGT/GTGT %RTE/GSLOT RTE %YACEZTGT1READ %MAN WIN RATEZONE WIN RATE
Drake London10thMid WR195%16.396%8.524.931.337.2145535.323.512.5
Darnell Mooney23rdLow WR282%13.895%7.520.532.636.8157127.220.713.9
Ray-Ray McCloud75thOutside the Top 6045%7.488%5.315.430.548.4120114.719.28.3
Kyle Pitts (TE)TE5Mid TE187%11.172%5.314.725.138.3200310.917.17.4
  • Dallas has allowed 6 receivers over 60 yards in the last 4 weeks.
    • The Cowboys have allowed a touchdown to a TE in 3 straight games.
  • Falcons have allowed opposing WR1s to score in 3 of the last 4 games.
    • In 4 consecutive games, the Falcons have allowed a TE to produce 40 or more yards.

Miami Dolphins (2-5) vs Buffalo Bills (6-2)

Game Summary | Week 9 Fantasy Preview

TeamDef. Rank Vs. QBsDef. Rank Vs. RBsDef. Rank Vs. WRsDef. Rank Vs. TEsDef. 2 Man %Def. Zone %Offensive Plays RanPoints Per GamePass Yards Per GameRush Yards per Game
Dolphins1st27th2nd5th2670.265.313.9186.3131.7
Bills5th24th4th10th19.37457.828.8214.3122.3

Quarterbacks

Miami Dolphins
PlayerFantasy Rank
(6 PPT)
Week 9 RankingConfidence Start RatingFP/GA/GSCRMYDS/G1 Read %YAC %Press %ADOTCHK %
Tua Tagovailoa26thLow QB265%14.933.72.0252.77769.621.16.29
Buffalo Bills
PlayerFantasy Rank
(6 PPT)
Week 9 RankingConfidence Start RatingFP/GA/GSCRMYDS/G1 Read %YAC %Press %ADOTCHK %
Josh Allen3rdHigh QB197%23.427.95.6246.359.657.438.48.88.5
  • Week 8 was the first time Miami had allowed a 300-yard passer and 2 passing touchdowns. 
  • The Bills have forced an interception in 4 straight games. 

Running Backs

Miami Dolphins
PlayerFantasy Rank (PPR)Week 9 RankingStart %FP/GATT/GATT %Off. Snaps/GTGT %i5%i20%EXP Run %MTF/ATTYACO/ATTYBCO/ATT
Raheem Mostert41stLow RB372%8.711.321.1%45%4.55056.32.20.071.711.8
DeVon Achane17thLow RB193%15.311.638.0%56%14.250374.90.142.112.3
Jaylen Wright74thOutside the Top 4830%3.26.016.9%23%0.501211.10.222.532.75
Buffalo Bills
PlayerFantasy Rank (PPR)Week 9 RankingStart %FP/GATT/GATT %Off. Snaps/GTGT %i5%i20%EXP Run %MTF/ATTYACO/ATTYBCO/ATT
James Cook10thLow RB192%17.414.143.8%54%8.044.444.730.162.032.54
Ray Davis49thHigh RB466%6.57.125.2%27%3.51020.45.30.32.651.6
Ty Johnson60thOutside the Top 4840%4.61.86.2%21%3.5209.314.30.142.572.86
  • Miami has allowed a rushing touchdown in every game. 
  • In the last 4 games, the Bills have allowed opposing backfields 50 or more receiving yards.

Pass Catchers

Miami Dolphins
PlayerFantasy Rank (PPR)Week 9 RankingStart %FP/GOff. Snaps/GTGT/GTGT %RTE/GSLOT RTE %YACEZTGT1READ %MAN WIN RATEZONE WIN RATE
Tyreek Hill41stLow WR193%10.978%7.121.326.334.8163426.626.89.2
Jaylen Waddle65thMid WR375%8.379%5.11626.424.9131019.529.27.6
Jonnu Smith (TE)TE19Low TE268%8.142%4.915.117.75412301654.1
Buffalo Bills
PlayerFantasy Rank (PPR)Week 9 RankingStart %FP/GOff. Snaps/GTGT/GTGT %RTE/GSLOT RTE %YACEZTGT1READ %MAN WIN RATEZONE WIN RATE
Khalil Shakir30thMid WR285%12.957%5.418.921.673.5307022.913.38
Keon Coleman48thLow WR372%9.869%4.015227.4193520.733.39.7
Amari Cooper47thLow WR280%9.943%3.510.417.511.416115.222.59.4
Dalton Kincaid (TE)TE16Low TE170%8.865%5.519.020.460.1187320.722.49
  • Miami has allowed 2 receivers to produce over 65 receiving yards.

Las Vegas Raiders (2-6) vs Cincinnati Bengals (3-5)

Game Summary | Week 9 Fantasy Preview

TeamDef. Rank Vs. QBsDef. Rank Vs. RBsDef. Rank Vs. WRsDef. Rank Vs. TEsDef. 2 Man %Def. Zone %Offensive Plays RanPoints Per GamePass Yards Per GameRush Yards per Game
Raiders21st23rd8th19th23.173.361.118209.179
Bengals29th15th11th27th25.868.257.424.4235.589.8

Quarterbacks

Las Vegas Raiders
PlayerFantasy Rank
(6 PPT)
Week 9 RankingConfidence Start RatingFP/GA/GSCRMYDS/G1 Read %YAC %Press %ADOTCHK %
Gardner Minshew35thLow QB260%10.529.12.0203.362.357.438.48.88.5
Cincinnati Bengals
PlayerFantasy Rank
(6 PPT)
Week 9 RankingConfidence Start RatingFP/GA/GSCRMYDS/G1 Read %YAC %Press %ADOTCHK %
Joe Burrow8thMid QB194%22.332.93.0262.466.247.829.67.411.4
  • The Bengals have allowed 2 passing touchdowns in each of the last 3 weeks. 

Running Backs

Las Vegas Raiders
PlayerFantasy Rank (PPR)Week 9 RankingStart %FP/GATT/GATT %Off. Snaps/GTGT %i5%i20%EXP Run %MTF/ATTYACO/ATTYBCO/ATT
Alexander Mattison28thHigh RB378%11.810.446.653%8.772.748.33.60.122.121.07
Zamir White68thOutside the Top 4810%3.69.030.333%3.8018.21.90.071.891.15
Cincinnati Bengals
PlayerFantasy Rank (PPR)Week 9 RankingStart %FP/GATT/GATT %Off. Snaps/GTGT %i5%i20%EXP Run %MTF/ATTYACO/ATTYBCO/ATT
Chase Brown30thMid Rb285%11.39.844.140%7.623.1316.40.242.552.05
  • The Raiders have allowed 55 or more rushing yards in every game to a running back.
  • Cincinnati has allowed 100 all-purpose yards to opposing running backs in 4 of the last 5 games.

Pass Catchers

Las Vegas Raiders
PlayerFantasy Rank (PPR)Week 9 RankingStart %FP/GOff. Snaps/GTGT/GTGT %RTE/GSLOT RTE %YACEZTGT1READ %MAN WIN RATEZONE WIN RATE
Jakobi Meyers29thHigh WR378%13.091%7.220.833.240.797325.419.63.6
Tre Tucker71stMid WR555%7.984%4.812.931.822.4121118.213.42
Brock Bowers (TE)TE2High TE198%14.177%8.122.728.555.7284225.614.32.9
Cincinnati Bengals
PlayerFantasy Rank (PPR)Week 9 RankingStart %FP/GOff. Snaps/GTGT/GTGT %RTE/GSLOT RTE %YACEZTGT1READ %MAN WIN RATEZONE WIN RATE
Ja’Marr Chase3rdHigh WR198%19.889%7.422.135.132.4313328.231.99.1
Andrei Iosivas83rdOutside the Top 6035%6.479%3.410.328.951.922410.330.25.1
Mike Gesicki (TE)TE27High TE275%6.041%3.611.418.463.981214.420.97
  • Since Week 4, the Raiders have allowed 1 receiver over 60 receiving yards.
  • The Bengals have allowed opposing WR1s to see 80 or more yards in 5 of the last 6 games.
    • 5 tight ends have over 40 yards in the last 4 games against the Bengals.

DAL/ATL MIA/BUF LV/CIN LAC/CLE NE/TEN WAS/NYG NO/CAR

DEN/BAL JAX/PHI CHI/ARI DET/GB LAR/SEA IND/MIN TB/KC

Los Angeles Chargers (4-3) vs Cleveland Browns (2-6)

Game Summary | Week 9 Fantasy Preview

TeamDef. Rank Vs. QBsDef. Rank Vs. RBsDef. Rank Vs. WRsDef. Rank Vs. TEsDef. 2 Man %Def. Zone %Offensive Plays RanPoints Per GamePass Yards Per GameRush Yards per Game
Chargers7th2nd3rd14th32.161.76018.9194117.1
Browns19th8th28th8th41.355.463.817.3179.892.5

Quarterbacks

Los Angeles Chargers
PlayerFantasy Rank
(6 PPT)
Week 9 RankingConfidence Start RatingFP/GA/GSCRMYDS/G1 Read %YAC %Press %ADOTCHK %
Justin Herbert37thLow QB262%15.728.03.4218.061.748.9328.39.7
Cleveland Browns
PlayerFantasy Rank
(6 PPT)
Week 9 RankingConfidence Start RatingFP/GA/GSCRMYDS/G1 Read %YAC %Press %ADOTCHK %
Jameis Winston42ndLow QB264%7.810.61.484.281.126.621.410.83.8
  • The Chargers have kept opposing quarterbacks under 220 passing yards in 4 straight games.
  • The Browns have allowed multiple passing touchdowns in 3 straight games.

Running Backs

Los Angeles Chargers
PlayerFantasy Rank (PPR)Week 9 RankingStart %FP/GATT/GATT %Off. Snaps/GTGT %i5%i20%EXP Run %MTF/ATTYACO/ATTYBCO/ATT
J.K. Dobbins18thHigh RB376%15.016.054.964%10.666.7504.50.162.232.54
Kimani Vidal52ndLow RB456%5.94.36.423%2.90300000
Cleveland Browns
PlayerFantasy Rank (PPR)Week 9 RankingStart %FP/GATT/GATT %Off. Snaps/GTGT %i5%i20%EXP Run %MTF/ATTYACO/ATTYBCO/ATT
Nick Chubb44thHigh RB377%7.713.515.049%4.31001003.70.112.040.7
Jerome Ford34rdMid RB463%10.28.327.857%11.528.62060.122.92.38
  • The Chargers have allowed a 60-yard rusher in 5 of 7 games.
    • The Chargers have allowed only 1 rushing touchdown this year.
  • Only 1 running back has over 65 rushing yards against the Browns.

Pass Catchers

Los Angeles Chargers
PlayerFantasy Rank (PPR)Week 9 RankingStart %FP/GOff. Snaps/GTGT/GTGT %RTE/GSLOT RTE %YACEZTGT1READ %MAN WIN RATEZONE WIN RATE
Joshua Palmer81stLow WR552%6.666%4.011.223.235.350113.633.314.1
Ladd McConkey27thHigh WR378%13.168%6.422.225.168.815942737.215
Quentin Johnston48thLow WR550%9.867%4.416.519.88.186224.4208.8
Will Dissly (TE)TE22Outside the Top 2450%7.056%4.716.215.122.6162015.616.75.4
Cleveland Browns
PlayerFantasy Rank (PPR)Week 9 RankingStart %FP/GOff. Snaps/GTGT/GTGT %RTE/GSLOT RTE %YACEZTGT1READ %MAN WIN RATEZONE WIN RATE
Jerry Jeudy62ndMid WR465%8.687%6.016.437.532685192510.4
Elijah Moore82ndOutside the Top 6045%6.574%5.313.332.163.465113.820.95.9
Cedric Tillman85thLow WR373%6.345%3.38.517.530.76831016.75.6
David Njoku (TE)TE4High TE190%11.964%7.218.427.427119320.13.21.4
  • The Chargers have allowed a TE over 40 yards in 3 of the last 4 games.
  • The Browns have allowed 80 or more receiving yards to a receiver in 4 straight games.

New England Patriots (2-6) vs Tennessee Titans (1-6)

Game Summary | Week 9 Fantasy Preview

TeamDef. Rank Vs. QBsDef. Rank Vs. RBsDef. Rank Vs. WRsDef. Rank Vs. TEsDef. 2 Man %Def. Zone %Offensive Plays RanPoints Per GamePass Yards Per GameRush Yards per Game
Patriots12th30th18th16th37.657.359.415.5149.9111.1
Titans15th21st6th7th30.467.861.317.1161.9119.7

Quarterbacks

New England Patriots
PlayerFantasy Rank
(6 PPT)
Week 9 RankingConfidence Start RatingFP/GA/GSCRMYDS/G1 Read %YAC %Press %ADOTCHK %
Jacoby Brissett41stQB3307.926.52.5148.366.952.138.38.95.1
Drake Maye25thMid QB274%16.021.03.3169.559.556.234715.5
Teneessee Titans
PlayerFantasy Rank
(6 PPT)
Week 9 RankingConfidence Start RatingFP/GA/GSCRMYDS/G1 Read %YAC %Press %ADOTCHK %
Will Levis38thQB335%9.725.03.2161.073.645.934.28.77.2
Maon Rudolph30thQB350%12.531.73.0209.370.540.836.57.611.6
Will Levis & Drake Maye are Questionable
  • The Patriots have kept opposing quarterbacks under 240 passing yards in the last 4 games.
  • The Titans have allowed 2 plus passing touchdowns in 3 straight games. 

Running Backs

New England Patriots
PlayerFantasy Rank (PPR)Week 9 RankingStart %FP/GATT/GATT %Off. Snaps/GTGT %i5%i20%EXP Run %MTF/ATTYACO/ATTYBCO/ATT
Rhamondre Stevenson24thHigh RB378%13.514.950.778%11.071.460.74.80.22.831.23
Antonio Gibson51stMid RB460%6.07.027.322%5.314.323.35.40.133.430.79
Tenneesse Titans
PlayerFantasy Rank (PPR)Week 9 RankingStart %FP/GATT/GATT %Off. Snaps/GTGT %i5%i20%EXP Run %MTF/ATTYACO/ATTYBCO/ATT
Tony Pollard21stHigh RB286%14.216.360.367%12.77554.55.30.152.911.42
Julius Chestnut45thLow RB371%1.72.85.88%10.108.33.70.152.151.52
Tony Pollard – Game Time Decision
  • The Patriots have allowed a rushing touchdown in every game this year.
    • The Patriots have allowed an 80-yard rusher in 5 straight games. 
  • The Titans have allowed just one running back over 65 yards this year.

Pass Catchers

New England Patriots
PlayerFantasy Rank (PPR)Week 9 RankingStart %FP/GOff. Snaps/GTGT/GTGT %RTE/GSLOT RTE %YACEZTGT1READ %MAN WIN RATEZONE WIN RATE
Demario Douglas72ndLow WR460%7.860%4.915.223.881.6151119.631.39.6
Kayshon Boutte90thLow WR550%5.963%2.78.32211.41408.523.75
Hunter Henry (TE)TE14High TE268%9.281%5.616.926.957.2145217.716.98.4
Tenneesse Titans
PlayerFantasy Rank (PPR)Week 9 RankingStart %FP/GOff. Snaps/GTGT/GTGT %RTE/GSLOT RTE %YACEZTGT1READ %MAN WIN RATEZONE WIN RATE
Calvin Ridley50thMid WR375%9.777%7.322.328.420.178228.32010.7
Tyler Boyd93rdOutside the Top 6035%5.666%4.313.62578.376215.719.47.3
Nick Wesbrook-Ikhine109thOutside the Top 6050%4.135%1.44.512.127.144506.1
Chigoziem Okonkwo (TE)TE32Outside the Top 2430%4.756%3.110.019.438.255211.911.52.6
  • The Patriots have allowed opposing WR1s to produce 69 or more yards in 4 straight games. 
  • The Titans’ secondary has allowed just 1 receiver over 70 yards this year.
    • Opposing tight ends have 40 or more yards against the Titans in 3 straight games.

Washington Commanders (6-2) vs New York Gaints (2-6)

Game Summary | Week 9 Fantasy Preview

TeamDef. Rank Vs. QBsDef. Rank Vs. RBsDef. Rank Vs. WRsDef. Rank Vs. TEsDef. 2 Man %Def. Zone %Offensive Plays RanPoints Per GamePass Yards Per GameRush Yards per Game
Commanders13th20th24th11th34.859.763.129.5230.5165.8
Giants25th17th16th3rd29.664.86514.6195.1108.5

Quarterbacks

Washington Commanders
PlayerFantasy Rank
(6 PPT)
Week 9 RankingConfidence Start RatingFP/GA/GSCRMYDS/G1 Read %YAC %Press %ADOTCHK %
Jayden Daniels9thHigh QB198%21.725.89.3270.071.447.733.18.36.8
New York Giants
PlayerFantasy Rank
(6 PPT)
Week 9 RankingConfidence Start RatingFP/GA/GSCRMYDS/G1 Read %YAC %Press %ADOTCHK %
Daniel Jones27thQB345%13.834.86.6236.469.655.740.176.3
  • Since Week 4, the Commanders have allowed only 3 passing touchdowns. 
  • The Giants have allowed 5 quarterbacks to rush for 20 or more yards.

Running Backs

Washington Commanders
PlayerFantasy Rank (PPR)Week 9 RankingStart %FP/GATT/GATT %Off. Snaps/GTGT %i5%i20%EXP Run %MTF/ATTYACO/ATTYBCO/ATT
Brian Robinson Jr.23rdLow RB283%14.114.439.653%5.65041.75.90.172.542.02
Austin Ekeler36thLow RB372%10.05.615.349%10.46.721.17.70.124.15
New York Giants
PlayerFantasy Rank (PPR)Week 9 RankingStart %FP/GATT/GATT %Off. Snaps/GTGT %i5%i20%EXP Run %MTF/ATTYACO/ATTYBCO/ATT
Devin Singletary43rdMid RB460%7.910.530.461%7.140404.90.213.020.9
Tyrone Tracy39thLow RB282%9.69.135.344%7.01014.33.80.192.232.13
  • The Commanders have allowed a rushing touchdown in 6 of the last 7 games.
  • New York has allowed a 100-yard rusher in back-to-back weeks.

Pass Catchers

Washington Comanders
PlayerFantasy Rank (PPR)Week 9 RankingStart %FP/GOff. Snaps/GTGT/GTGT %RTE/GSLOT RTE %YACEZTGT1READ %MAN WIN RATEZONE WIN RATE
Terry McLaurin17thLow WR192%15.077%7.124.127.618.6118729.232.316.7
Noah Brown67thLow WR551%8.160%4.212.316.916.940012.319.60
Zach Ertz (TE)TE13Mid TE260%9.367%5.619.025.554.985418.514.513.5
New York Gaints
PlayerFantasy Rank (PPR)Week 9 RankingStart %FP/GOff. Snaps/GTGT/GTGT %RTE/GSLOT RTE %YACEZTGT1READ %MAN WIN RATEZONE WIN RATE
Malik Nabers6thMid WR194%19.093%12.234.536.424.2171446.329.313.7
Wan’Dale Robinson36thMid WR465%11.974%9.024.931.376.7165027.714.96.3
Darius Slayton52ndLow WR553%9.688%5.516.132.621.560216.821.211.9
Theo Johnson (TE)TE42Outside the Top 2430%3.679%2.56.027.147.96915.211.10.8
  • The Commanders have not allowed a receiver to score in 4 straight weeks.
    • Washington has allowed a tight end to produce 60 or more yards in 2 of the last 3 games.
  • The Giants have allowed opposing WR1s to have 70 or more yards in 5 of the last 6 games.
    • New York has kept opposing tight ends under 30 receiving yards in 4 straight games. 

New Orleans Saints (2-6) vs Carolina Panthers (1-7)

Game Summary | Week 9 Fantasy Preview

TeamDef. Rank Vs. QBsDef. Rank Vs. RBsDef. Rank Vs. WRsDef. Rank Vs. TEsDef. 2 Man %Def. Zone %Offensive Plays RanPoints Per GamePass Yards Per GameRush Yards per Game
Saints11th26th23rd15th31.863.961.823.1203.1116.4
Panthers28th32nd20th32nd21.274.25815.5177.9104

Quarterbacks

New Orleans Saints
PlayerFantasy Rank
(6 PPT)
Week 9 RankingConfidence Start RatingFP/GA/GSCRMYDS/G1 Read %YAC %Press %ADOTCHK %
Derek Carr20thMid QB275%17.625.61.6202.287.266.328.86.12.6
Carolina Panthers
PlayerFantasy Rank
(6 PPT)
Week 9 RankingConfidence Start RatingFP/GA/GSCRMYDS/G1 Read %YAC %Press %ADOTCHK %
Bryce Young44thQB345%6.420.41.8111.068.648.429.47.66.9
  • The Saints have allowed 270 passing yards in 3 of the last 4 games.
  • The Panthers have allowed opposing quarterbacks to throw 2 or more touchdowns in 4 of 5 games.

Running Backs

New Orleans Saints
PlayerFantasy Rank (PPR)Week 9 RankingStart %FP/GATT/GATT %Off. Snaps/GTGT %i5%i20%EXP Run %MTF/ATTYACO/ATTYBCO/ATT
Alvin Kamara3rdHigh RB196%20.415.156.070%20.661.555.65.80.12.132.04
Carolina Panthers
PlayerFantasy Rank (PPR)Week 9 RankingStart %FP/GATT/GATT %Off. Snaps/GTGT %i5%i20%EXP Run %MTF/ATTYACO/ATTYBCO/ATT
Chuba Hubbard20thHigh RB286%14.514.864.169%9.57572.75.90.12.512.52
Miles Sanders50thMid RB460%6.24.318.534%8.712.518.22.90.092.181.91
  • The Saints have allowed rushing touchdowns in 4 straight games. 
    • The Saints have allowed 5 running backs over 80 yards this year.
  • The Panthers have allowed opposing running backs to score a touchdown in every game.

Pass Catchers

New Orleans Saints
PlayerFantasy Rank (PPR)Week 9 RankingStart %FP/GOff. Snaps/GTGT/GTGT %RTE/GSLOT RTE %YACEZTGT1READ %MAN WIN RATEZONE WIN RATE
Chris Olave43rdHigh WR286%10.669%6.118.824.928.7104424.815.418
Juwan Johnson (TE)TE30Low TE255%5.358%3.09.319.138.671110.119.24.6
Taysom Hill (TE)TE22Outside the Top 2445%7.035%1.85.98.0501717.1018.2
Foster Moreau (TE)TE31Outside the Top 2435%4.866%1.64.712.327.64934.703.6
Carolina Panthers
PlayerFantasy Rank (PPR)Week 9 RankingStart %FP/GOff. Snaps/GTGT/GTGT %RTE/GSLOT RTE %YACEZTGT1READ %MAN WIN RATEZONE WIN RATE
Xavier Legette72ndLow WR462%7.163%4.49.520.5477309.812.55.5
Jalen Coker77thHigh WR469%7.350%3.08.8207352211.529.48.3
Ja’Tavion Sanders (TE)TE33Outside the Top 2450%4.559%3.19.517.452.59409.37.72.5
  • An opposing slot receiver against the Saints has 100 receiver yards in 3 of the last 4 games.
    • New Orleans has let up 40 or more receiving yards to a TE in 4 straight games.
  • Opposing WR1s against the Panthers have 70 or more yards in 5 straight games.
    • The Panthers have allowed 40 more yards to opposing TEs in 4 straight games. 

Denver Broncos (5-3) vs Balitmore Ravens (5-3)

Game Summary | Week 9 Fantasy Preview

TeamDef. Rank Vs. QBsDef. Rank Vs. RBsDef. Rank Vs. WRsDef. Rank Vs. TEsDef. 2 Man %Def. Zone %Offensive Plays RanPoints Per GamePass Yards Per GameRush Yards per Game
Broncos4th11th1st13th38.46061.321.6185.9121.4
Ravens30th9th32nd24th2967.263.630.3252.1200

Quarterbacks

Denver Broncos
PlayerFantasy Rank
(6 PPT)
Week 9 RankingConfidence Start RatingFP/GA/GSCRMYDS/G1 Read %YAC %Press %ADOTCHK %
Bo Nix16thHigh QB289%18.632.66.5223.662.150.930.18.313
Baltimore Ravens
PlayerFantasy Rank
(6 PPT)
Week 9 RankingConfidence Start RatingFP/GA/GSCRMYDS/G1 Read %YAC %Press %ADOTCHK %
Lamar Jackson1stHigh QB298%29.529.510.1325.066.952.138.38.95.1
  • Every quarterback that has faced the Broncos has been under 240 passing yards.
  • The Ravens have allowed 300 passing yards with 3 touchdowns in 3 of the last 4 games.

Running Backs

Denver Broncos
PlayerFantasy Rank (PPR)Week 9 RankingStart %FP/GATT/GATT %Off. Snaps/GTGT %i5%i20%EXP Run %MTF/ATTYACO/ATTYBCO/ATT
Javante Williams33rdLow RB371%10.911.341.760%12.546.745.73.30.22.191.64
Jaleel McLaughlin47thLow RB454%6.66.022.230%4.913.317.14.20.252.151.98
Baltimore Ravens
PlayerFantasy Rank (PPR)Week 9 RankingStart %FP/GATT/GATT %Off. Snaps/GTGT %i5%i20%EXP Run %MTF/ATTYACO/ATTYBCO/ATT
Derrick Henry2ndLow RB193%21.918.155.855%3.892.361.190.123.173.35
Justice Hill42ndMid RB460%8.43.410.446%10.108.33.70.152.151.52
  • The Broncos have kept opposing running backs under 60 yards in 4 of the last 5 games.
  • .The Ravens have not allowed a running back over 55 rushing yards.

Pass Catchers

Denver Broncos
PlayerFantasy Rank (PPR)Week 9 RankingStart %FP/GOff. Snaps/GTGT/GTGT %RTE/GSLOT RTE %YACEZTGT1READ %MAN WIN RATEZONE WIN RATE
Courtland Sutton50thLow WR283%9.684%7.321.729.814.376729.926.513.6
Troy Franklin102ndOutside the TOp 6045%4.435%2.91013.637.953211.244.46.7
Devaughn Vele67thOutside the Top 6040%8.047%5.013.620.880.762015.923.59.4
Lucas Krull (TE)TE38Low TE255%3.943%2.86.713.834.823066.32.7
Baltimore Ravens
PlayerFantasy Rank (PPR)Week 9 RankingStart %FP/GOff. Snaps/GTGT/GTGT %RTE/GSLOT RTE %YACEZTGT1READ %MAN WIN RATEZONE WIN RATE
Zay Flowers27thMid WR284%13.178%7.625.329.935.1245430.44010.4
Rashod Batemon44thLow WR552%10.373%4.413.9276.9101213.942.411.8
Diontae Johnson35thLow WR553%12.00%000000015.28
Mark Andrews (TE)TE15Low TE172%9.056%3.411.419.061.875313.931.65.6
Isaiah Likley (TE)TE17Outside the Top 2450%8.662%4.113.518.158.6171615.228.65.1
  • The Broncos have allowed just 4 receivers over 60 yards.
  • The Ravens have allowed a receiver to have multiple touchdown games in 3 of the last 4.
    • It’s been 3 straight games that a TE has over 60 receiving yards against the Ravens.

Jacksonville Jaguars (2-6) vs Philadelphia Eagles (5-2)

Game Summary | Week 9 Fantasy Preview

TeamDef. Rank Vs. QBsDef. Rank Vs. RBsDef. Rank Vs. WRsDef. Rank Vs. TEsDef. 2 Man %Def. Zone %Offensive Plays RanPoints Per GamePass Yards Per GameRush Yards per Game
Jaguars31st25th30th28th4353.257.921.5213.8120.1
Eagles8th4th25th1st30.261.664.424.4201.3165.9

Quarterbacks

Jacksonville Jaguars
PlayerFantasy Rank
(6 PPT)
Week 9 RankingConfidence Start RatingFP/GA/GSCRMYDS/G1 Read %YAC %Press %ADOTCHK %
Trevor Lawrence17thQB335%18.231.62.5242.575.343269.78.2
Philadelphia Eagles
PlayerFantasy Rank
(6 PPT)
Week 9 RankingConfidence Start RatingFP/GA/GSCRMYDS/G1 Read %YAC %Press %ADOTCHK %
Jalen Hurts4thHigh QB199%23.327.310.4257.060.747.336.28.410.5
  • The Jaguars have allowed 2 plus passing touchdowns in 5 of the last 6 games.

Running Backs

Jacksonville Jaguars
PlayerFantasy Rank (PPR)Week 9 RankingStart %FP/GATT/GATT %Off. Snaps/GTGT %i5%i20%EXP Run %MTF/ATTYACO/ATTYBCO/ATT
Travis Etienne38thLow RB371%9.79.329.053%11.542.9523.60.142.611.5
Tank Bigsby36thHigh RB376%10.010.644.034%1.66053.38.20.193.961.84
D’Ernest Johnson67thOutside the Top 4820%3.83.713.529%4.8012.200.192.231.92
Philadelphia Eagles
PlayerFantasy Rank (PPR)Week 9 RankingStart %FP/GATT/GATT %Off. Snaps/GTGT %i5%i20%EXP Run %MTF/ATTYACO/ATTYBCO/ATT
Saquon Barkley3rdHigh RB199%20.618.654.274%9.939.143.36.90.122.563.33
Travis Etienne – Game Time Decision
  • The Jaguars have allowed a 90-yard rusher in 2 of the last 3 games.
  • The Eagles have kept opposing starting running backs under 50 rushing yards since Week 4.

Pass Catchers

Jacksonville Jaguars
PlayerFantasy Rank (PPR)Week 9 RankingStart %FP/GOff. Snaps/GTGT/GTGT %RTE/GSLOT RTE %YACEZTGT1READ %MAN WIN RATEZONE WIN RATE
Gabe Davis87thOutside the Top 6040%6.272%5.013.923.816.847814.317.89.7
Brian Thomas Jr.14thLow WR281%15.570%6.119.425.526215623.331.810.2
Parker Washington131stLow WR552%2.330%1.13.610.422.91124.212.510.5
Evan Engram (TE)TE11Mid TE185%10.567%6.022.022.043.287123.39.17
Brenton Strange (TE)TE26Outside the Top 2430%6.153%3.110.315.546.873511.114.36.3
Philadelpa Eagles
PlayerFantasy Rank (PPR)Week 9 RankingStart %FP/GOff. Snaps/GTGT/GTGT %RTE/GSLOT RTE %YACEZTGT1READ %MAN WIN RATEZONE WIN RATE
A.J. Brown2ndHigh WR197%20.087%7.530.924.324.7130342.43023.4
DeVonta Smith18thLow WR190%14.692%6.724.727.257.11434332411
Grant Calacaterra (TE)TE35Low TE258%4.461%1.96.813.448.99706.8193.8
Davis & Thomas – Game Time Decisions
  • Jacksonville has allowed an opposing TE over 70 yards in 3 straight games.
  • The Eagles have allowed opposing WR1s over 50 yards and a touchdown in 5 of 7 games.
    • The Eagles have not allowed a TE to score this year.

DAL/ATL MIA/BUF LV/CIN LAC/CLE NE/TEN WAS/NYG NO/CAR

DEN/BAL JAX/PHI CHI/ARI DET/GB LAR/SEA IND/MIN TB/KC

Chicago Bears (4-3) vs Arizona Cardinals (4-4)

Game Summary | Week 9 Fantasy Preview

TeamDef. Rank Vs. QBsDef. Rank Vs. RBsDef. Rank Vs. WRsDef. Rank Vs. TEsDef. 2 Man %Def. Zone %Offensive Plays RanPoints Per GamePass Yards Per GameRush Yards per Game
Bears2nd12th9th12th19.974.763.923.3184.4117.9
Cardinals26th29th22nd18th23.670.457.822.3196.8141.8

Quarterbacks

Chicago Bears
PlayerFantasy Rank
(6 PPT)
Week 9 RankingConfidence Start RatingFP/GA/GSCRMYDS/G1 Read %YAC %Press %ADOTCHK %
Caleb Williams23rdHigh QB285%17.033.35.0236.963.25533.18.57.2
Arizona Cardinals
PlayerFantasy Rank
(6 PPT)
Week 9 RankingConfidence Start RatingFP/GA/GSCRMYDS/G1 Read %YAC %Press %ADOTCHK %
Kyler Murray11thLow QB192%21.029.05.1247.868.144.629.38.211.2
  • The Cardinals have allowed 230 or more passing yards in 5 straight games.

Running Backs

Chicago Bears
PlayerFantasy Rank (PPR)Week 9 RankingStart %FP/GATT/GATT %Off. Snaps/GTGT %i5%i20%EXP Run %MTF/ATTYACO/ATTYBCO/ATT
D’Andre Swift16thHigh RB287%15.715.654.066%10.337.543.26.40.142.231.94
Roschon Johnson40thHigh RB468%9.03.015.832%4.533.322.900.091.841.13
Arizona Cardinals
PlayerFantasy Rank (PPR)Week 9 RankingStart %FP/GATT/GATT %Off. Snaps/GTGT %i5%i20%EXP Run %MTF/ATTYACO/ATTYBCO/ATT
James Conner21stLow RB281%14.216.158.967%8.210072.24.70.362.811.5
  • The Cardinals have allowed over 100 rushing yards to opposing backfields in 5 of the last 6 games.

Pass Catchers

Chicago Bears
PlayerFantasy Rank (PPR)Week 9 RankingStart %FP/GOff. Snaps/GTGT/GTGT %RTE/GSLOT RTE %YACEZTGT1READ %MAN WIN RATEZONE WIN RATE
D.J. Moore31stHigh WR286%12.492%7.322.933.924.1148627.718.913.6
Keenan Allen56thMid WR465%9.080%6.420.125.65064625.933.312.7
Rome Odunze69thMid WR465%8.082%5.316.129.134.3103519.132.68.9
Cole Kmet (TE)TE8Low TE170%11.078%4.313.520.652.8136112.115.46.6
Arizona Cardinals
PlayerFantasy Rank (PPR)Week 9 RankingStart %FP/GOff. Snaps/GTGT/GTGT %RTE/GSLOT RTE %YACEZTGT1READ %MAN WIN RATEZONE WIN RATE
Marvin Harrison Jr.33rdHIgh WR379%12.176%6.321.125.927.155726.63915.2
Michael Wilson57thHigh WR556%8.980%4.916.827.329.457420.329.520.6
Trey McBride (TE)TE3High TE195%13.289%8.025.228.154.8185129.139.413.8
  • The Bears have allowed only 4 receivers to reach 70 yards.
    • The Bears have allowed back-to-back TEs to reach 70 yards.
  • The Cardinals have allowed an outside receiver to produce over 60 yards in 5 straight games.

Detriot Lions (6-1) vs Green Bay Packers (6-2)

Game Summary | Week 9 Fantasy Preview

TeamDef. Rank Vs. QBsDef. Rank Vs. RBsDef. Rank Vs. WRsDef. Rank Vs. TEsDef. 2 Man %Def. Zone %Offensive Plays RanPoints Per GamePass Yards Per GameRush Yards per Game
Lions14th3rd29th2nd43.85261.633.4228.4156.7
Packers9th14th14th21st23.372.763.627230.5156.9

Quarterbacks

Detriot Lions
PlayerFantasy Rank
(6 PPT)
Week 9 RankingConfidence Start RatingFP/GA/GSCRMYDS/G1 Read %YAC %Press %ADOTCHK %
Jared Goff10thMid QB275%21.727.02.0244.768.358.226.47.312.2
Green Bay Packers
PlayerFantasy Rank
(6 PPT)
Week 9 RankingConfidence Start RatingFP/GA/GSCRMYDS/G1 Read %YAC %Press %ADOTCHK %
Jordan Love*6thLow QB191%22.833.51.7262.570.148309.37.5
Malik Willis29thMid QB274%13.29.84.0129.387.266.328.86.12.6
Jordan Love – Questionable
  • The Lions have not allowed a quarterback over 1 passing touchdown this year.
    • The Lions have forced an interception in every game this year.

Running Backs

Detriot Lions
PlayerFantasy Rank (PPR)Week 9 RankingStart %FP/GATT/GATT %Off. Snaps/GTGT %i5%i20%EXP Run %MTF/ATTYACO/ATTYBCO/ATT
David Montgomery11stMid RB285%16.113.343.142%7.662.547.75.40.172.432.03
Jahmyr Gibbs7thMid RB194%19.413.142.653%11.737.547.78.70.252.334.1
Green Bay Packers
PlayerFantasy Rank (PPR)Week 9 RankingStart %FP/GATT/GATT %Off. Snaps/GTGT %i5%i20%EXP Run %MTF/ATTYACO/ATTYBCO/ATT
Josh Jacobs19thMid RB285%14.718.156.467%7.972.758.84.10.182.731.87
Emanuel Wilson57thLow RB455%5.16.419.819%4.2014.73.90.122.491.94
  • The Lions have allowed an 80-yard rusher in 3 of the last 4 games.
  • The Packers have allowed a 90-yard rusher in 5 of their 8 games this year.

Pass Catchers

Detriot Lions
PlayerFantasy Rank (PPR)Week 9 RankingStart %FP/GOff. Snaps/GTGT/GTGT %RTE/GSLOT RTE %YACEZTGT1READ %MAN WIN RATEZONE WIN RATE
Amon-Ra St.Brown9thMid WR195%16.689%7.626.425.956.4130330.930.320
Kalif Raymond80thLow WR552%6.930%2.48.611.441.310601140.914.9
Tim Patrick103thOutside the Top 6035%4.451%2.07.714.322.160071012.3
Sam LaPorta (TE)TE18Low TE175%8.579%3.310.721.021.81792114.38.7
Green Bay Packers
PlayerFantasy Rank (PPR)Week 9 RankingStart %FP/GOff. Snaps/GTGT/GTGT %RTE/GSLOT RTE %YACEZTGT1READ %MAN WIN RATEZONE WIN RATE
Christian Watson85thHigh WR559%6.359%2.99.315.127.45451122.717.5
Romeo Doubs41stLow WR370%10.979%5.718.727.314.775423.433.317.5
Jayden Reed18thLow WR282%14.656%5.117.123.678.8266121.127.55.7
Dontayvion Wicks75thHigh WR559%7.451%5.016.314.929.461618.938.116.9
Tucker Kraft (TE)TE5High TE270%11.180%4.112.522.531.1254110.36.92.5
  • Opposing WR1s have produced WR2 or better numbers against the Lions in every game.
    • The Lions have not allowed a TE over 40 yards since Week 1.
  • The Packers have allowed a TE over 50 yards in 3 of the last 4 games.

Los Angeles Rams (3-4) vs Seattle Seahawks (4-4)

Game Summary | Week 9 Fantasy Preview

TeamDef. Rank Vs. QBsDef. Rank Vs. RBsDef. Rank Vs. WRsDef. Rank Vs. TEsDef. 2 Man %Def. Zone %Offensive Plays RanPoints Per GamePass Yards Per GameRush Yards per Game
Rams17th22nd17th31st17.980.961.920.6222.3101.3
Seahawks18th28th13th25th28.565.362.323.8262.189.3

Quarterbacks

Los Angeles Rams
PlayerFantasy Rank
(6 PPT)
Week 9 RankingConfidence Start RatingFP/GA/GSCRMYDS/G1 Read %YAC %Press %ADOTCHK %
Matthew Stafford28thLow QB190%13.433.10.9237.765.948.528.17.76.5
Seattle Seahawks
PlayerFantasy Rank
(6 PPT)
Week 9 RankingConfidence Start RatingFP/GA/GSCRMYDS/G1 Read %YAC %Press %ADOTCHK %
Geno Smith18thHigh QB282%18.238.53.8296.864.651.329.47.58.4
  • The Seahawks have allowed an opposing passer with 250 passing yards and 2 touchdowns in 4 of the last 5 games.

Running Backs

Los Angeles Rams
PlayerFantasy Rank (PPR)Week 9 RankingStart %FP/GATT/GATT %Off. Snaps/GTGT %i5%i20%EXP Run %MTF/ATTYACO/ATTYBCO/ATT
Kyren Williams6thHigh RB198%19.919.976.087%9.084.684.11.40.111.941.9
Blake Corum86thOutside the Top 4840%2.24.010.910%1.122.210.300.052.11.55
Seattle Seahawks
PlayerFantasy Rank (PPR)Week 9 RankingStart %FP/GATT/GATT %Off. Snaps/GTGT %i5%i20%EXP Run %MTF/ATTYACO/ATTYBCO/ATT
Ken Walker5thMid RB195%20.012.344.061%13.05063.28.10.322.881.38
Zach Charbonnet31stHigh RB466%11.37.535.753%8.435.73200.222.580.9
  • The Rams have allowed a 70-yard rusher in all but 1 game this year.
  • Seattle has allowed 100-yard rushers in 4 straight games.

Pass Catchers

Los Angeles Rams
PlayerFantasy Rank (PPR)Week 9 RankingStart %FP/GOff. Snaps/GTGT/GTGT %RTE/GSLOT RTE %YACEZTGT1READ %MAN WIN RATEZONE WIN RATE
Cooper Kupp8thHigh WR288%18.670%11.731.83268.895345.620.715.3
Puka Nacua26thLow WR190%13.245%6.515.717.531.473116.122.29.1
Demarcus Robinson69thMid WR555%8.091%4.012.43033.319514.330.39.8
Tutu Atwell63rdOutside the Top 6025%8.552%5.11518.935.690022.126.29.1
Cobly Parkinson (TE)TE25Mid TE260%6.380%5.115.026.719.312131320.85
Seattle Seahawks
PlayerFantasy Rank (PPR)Week 9 RankingStart %FP/GOff. Snaps/GTGT/GTGT %RTE/GSLOT RTE %YACEZTGT1READ %MAN WIN RATEZONE WIN RATE
Tyler Lockett53rdHigh WR467%9.570%6.113.931.631.68351826.55.5
Jaxon Smith-Njigba39thMid WR375%11.285%7.819.736.686.321052224.75.3
AJ Berner (TE)TE45Low TE253%3.829%1.43.27.042.9570311.80
Keep Your Eyes on Puka’s Injury
  • The Rams have allowed an opposing TE over 80 yards in 2 of the last 3 games.
  • Seattle has allowed a 70-yard receiver with a touchdown in 4 straight games.
    • The Seahawks have allowed a TE over 40 yards in 5 straight games.

Indianapolis Colts (4-4) vs Minnesota Vikings (5-2)

Game Summary | Week 9 Fantasy Preview

TeamDef. Rank Vs. QBsDef. Rank Vs. RBsDef. Rank Vs. WRsDef. Rank Vs. TEsDef. 2 Man %Def. Zone %Offensive Plays RanPoints Per GamePass Yards Per GameRush Yards per Game
Colts23rd18th15th26th177559.121.9198128
Vikings20th7th31st17th18.474.456.726.9213.6111.2

Quarterbacks

Indianapolis Colts
PlayerFantasy Rank
(6 PPT)
Week 9 RankingConfidence Start RatingFP/GA/GSCRMYDS/G1 Read %YAC %Press %ADOTCHK %
Joe Flacoo5thLow QB189%23.136.02.0247.371.342.723.19.111.1
Minnesota Vikings
PlayerFantasy Rank
(6 PPT)
Week 9 RankingConfidence Start RatingFP/GA/GSCRMYDS/G1 Read %YAC %Press %ADOTCHK %
Sam Darnold12thHigh QB283%20.727.03.9245.165.139.937.89.39
  • The Colts have allowed 3 passing touchdowns over the last 3 games.
  • The Vikings have allowed a passer to have at least 240 passing yards and 2 touchdowns in 4 straight games.

Running Backs

Indianapolis Colts
PlayerFantasy Rank (PPR)Week 9 RankingStart %FP/GATT/GATT %Off. Snaps/GTGT %i5%i20%EXP Run %MTF/ATTYACO/ATTYBCO/ATT
Jonathan Taylor8thHigh RB288%18.318.442.678%7.473.358.19.80.132.162.77
Minnesota Vikings
PlayerFantasy Rank (PPR)Week 9 RankingStart %FP/GATT/GATT %Off. Snaps/GTGT %i5%i20%EXP Run %MTF/ATTYACO/ATTYBCO/ATT
Aaron Jones15thLow RB190%15.814.956.263%13.277.8646.70.153.091.73
Ty Chandler68thOutside the Top 4830%3.66.323.829%3.20162.30.071.51.93
  • The Colts have allowed a 70-yard rusher in 4 straight games.
  • The Vikings have let a 90-yard rusher up in back-to-back games.

Pass Catchers

Indianapolis Colts
PlayerFantasy Rank (PPR)Week 9 RankingStart %FP/GOff. Snaps/GTGT/GTGT %RTE/GSLOT RTE %YACEZTGT1READ %MAN WIN RATEZONE WIN RATE
Michael Pittman53rdHigh WR377%9.588%6.621.528.123.6103523.818.93.9
Josh Downs21stHigh WR288%14.465%7.824.325.385.5167432.117.98.9
Adonai Mitchell119thOutside the Top 6040%3.231%3.912.81135.227416.35020
Alec Pierce55thOutside the Top 6044%9.282%3.81225.918.871112.8256.8
Moe Alie-Cox (TE)TE48Outside the Top 2435%2.945%1.65.49.022.23735.86.30
Minnesota Vikings
PlayerFantasy Rank (PPR)Week 9 RankingStart %FP/GOff. Snaps/GTGT/GTGT %RTE/GSLOT RTE %YACEZTGT1READ %MAN WIN RATEZONE WIN RATE
Justin Jefferson5thHigh WR197%19.489%8.631.629.133.8193639.536.213.6
Jordan Addison46thHigh WR468%10.077%4.616.925.232.51312323.316.7
Jalen Nailor74thOutside the Top 6045%7.660%3.010.520.144.755412.142.98
TJ Hockenson (TE)N/AHigh TE265%000.000000000
  • The Colts have allowed a TE over 50 yards in back-to-back games.
  • The Vikings have allowed opposing slot receivers has 90 or more yards in 6 straight games. 

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (4-4) vs Kansas City Chiefs (7-0)

Game Summary | Week 9 Fantasy Preview

TeamDef. Rank Vs. QBsDef. Rank Vs. RBsDef. Rank Vs. WRsDef. Rank Vs. TEsDef. 2 Man %Def. Zone %Offensive Plays RanPoints Per GamePass Yards Per GameRush Yards per Game
Buccaneers32nd19th26th29th15.181.663.929.4258.5131
Chiefs16th1st7th30th33.755.76524.7225.9122.1

Quarterbacks

Tampa Bay Buccaneers
PlayerFantasy Rank
(6 PPT)
Week 9 RankingConfidence Start RatingFP/GA/GSCRMYDS/G1 Read %YAC %Press %ADOTCHK %
Baker Mayfield2ndMid QB275%28.135.53.6294.869.461.923.16.49.9
Kansas City Chiefs
PlayerFantasy Rank
(6 PPT)
Week 9 RankingConfidence Start RatingFP/GA/GSCRMYDS/G1 Read %YAC %Press %ADOTCHK %
Patrick Mahomes24thMid QB194%16.632.14.9246.36462.629.35.97.1
  • The Bucs have allowed at least 270 passing yards and 4 passing touchdowns in 3 of the last 4 games.
  • The Chiefs have kept opposing passers under 215 passing yards in 4 straight games.

Running Backs

Tama Bay Buccaneers
PlayerFantasy Rank (PPR)Week 9 RankingStart %FP/GATT/GATT %Off. Snaps/GTGT %i5%i20%EXP Run %MTF/ATTYACO/ATTYBCO/ATT
Rachaad White25thLow RB280%13.39.632.463%12.527.326.14.50.182.840.99
Bucky Irving29thHigh RB378%11.59.536.741%7.757.153.19.20.282.952.25
Sean Tucker53rdOutside the Top 4835%5.62.911.114%2.57.16.3130.222.175.43
Kansas City Chiefs
PlayerFantasy Rank (PPR)Week 9 RankingStart %FP/GATT/GATT %Off. Snaps/GTGT %i5%i20%EXP Run %MTF/ATTYACO/ATTYBCO/ATT
Samaje Perine64thOutside the Top 4845%4.31.96.026%5.35.32.400.082.151.31
Kareem Hunt11thHigh RB287%16.221.038.558%4.572.77500.132.231.44
  • The Bucs have allowed a 60-yard rusher in 6 of 8 games this year.
  • The Chiefs have not allowed a running back over 60 yards rushing this year.
  • The Chiefs have allowed opposing backfields over 20 receiving yards in 5 of 7 games. 

Pass Catchers

Tampa Bay Buccaneers
PlayerFantasy Rank (PPR)Week 9 RankingStart %FP/GOff. Snaps/GTGT/GTGT %RTE/GSLOT RTE %YACEZTGT1READ %MAN WIN RATEZONE WIN RATE
Jalen McMillan96thMid WR465%5.066%3.78.521.125.73039.728.213.8
Trey Palmer112thOutside the Top 6049%3.738%1.810.520.144.755412.142.98
Sterling Shepard94thHigh WR557%5.553%2.86.89.557.9210500
Cade Otton (TE)TE9Mid TE195%10.893%6.417.329.528.8168418.316.75.8
Kansas City Chiefs
PlayerFantasy Rank (PPR)Week 9 RankingStart %FP/GOff. Snaps/GTGT/GTGT %RTE/GSLOT RTE %YACEZTGT1READ %MAN WIN RATEZONE WIN RATE
DeAndre Hopkins87thLow WR371%6.232%2.07.91414.32014.316.711.6
Xavier Worthy40thMid WR374%11.062%5.71625.734.4142322.923.76.7
JuJu Smith-Shuster*96thWR370%5.061%1.76.412.347.39015.723.57.4
Travis Kelce (TE)TE5High TE198%11.182%6.920.427.942.1160124.328.96.2
Noah Gray (TE)TE29Outside the Top 2445%5.559%2.64.15.18.34213.109.1
JuJu Smith-Schuster – Questionable To Play (dont turst)
  • The Bucs have allowed a touchdown to a receiver in 5 straight games.
    • Tampa has allowed 6 TEs over 40 yards in the last 5 games.
  • The Cheifs have allowed 1 receiver over 70 yards this year.
    • The Chiefs have allowed 5 TEs over 50 yards this season. 

DAL/ATL MIA/BUF LV/CIN LAC/CLE NE/TEN WAS/NYG NO/CAR

DEN/BAL JAX/PHI CHI/ARI DET/GB LAR/SEA IND/MIN TB/KC


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Quarterbacks
FP/GFantasy Points per Game
YPAPassing Yards per Attempt
SCRMQB Rush Attempts per Game
YDS/GYards Per Game
First Read %Percentage of Throws to the QB’s 1st Read or Designed Throws
YAC %Percentage of Passing Yards that come after the catch
Press %Percentage of Dropbacks Under Pressure
ADOTAverage Depth of Target
CHK%Percentage of Throws to the QB’s checkdown option
Running Backs
FP/GFantasy Points per Game
ATT/GAttempts per Game
ATT %Team Carry Share
TGT %Team Target Share
Off. Snaps/GOffensive Snaps per Game
i5 %Percentage of Team’s Inside-the-5 Carries
i20 %Percentage of Team’s Inside-the-20 Carries
EXP RUN %Percentage of Runs to go for 15+ Yards
MTF/ATTMissed Tackles Forced per Attempt
YACO/ATTYards After Contact per Attempt
YBCO/ATTYards Before Contact per Attempt
Pass Catchers
FP/GFantasy Points per Game
Off. Snaps/GOffensive Snaps Per Game
TGT/GTargets Per Game
TGT %Team Target Share
RTE/GRoutes Run Per Game
SLOT RTE %Percentage of Routes Run from the Slot
YACYards After the Catch
EZTGTEndzone Targets
1READ %Percentage of Team’s 1st Read and Designed Targets
MAN WIN RATEPercentage of Routes against Man Coverage with a Positive Separation Score
ZONE WIN RATEPercentage of Routes against Zone Coverage with a Positive Separation Score

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