Who to start in fantasy football: Week 9 rankings, start-sit advice for PPR, standard scoring

Matt Lutovsky

Who to start in fantasy football: Week 9 rankings, start-sit advice for PPR, standard scoring image

We have six byes (Giants, Cowboys, Steelers, Broncos, Browns, 49ers) and a couple of potentially worrisome weather spots, but the biggest worries this week is, of course, injuries. Key players like D'Andre Swift, Darren Waller, Allen Lazard, James Conner, and Damien Harris are "questionable," and that's on top of guys like Mark Andrews, Gus Edwards, Keenan Allen, and Jonathan Taylor already being ruled "doubtful" or "out." In an effort to make things a little easier for fantasy football owners, we've compiled all of our Week 9 fantasy rankings (PPR, standard) in this article to help with your last-minute start 'em, sit 'em calls. Consider it your one-stop cheat sheet if you've put off deciding who to start until Sunday morning. 

If you're looking for more analysis, click the links located throughout the article, which include DFS advice, start 'em/sit 'em tips, sleepers/busts, and injury updates (directly below).

WEEK 9 INJURY UPDATES:
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Week 9 Fantasy QB Rankings

These rankings are for four-point passing TD leagues

Rank    Player
1    Josh Allen, Bills @ Jets
2    Jalen Hurts, Eagles @ Texans
3    Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs vs. Titans
4    Justin Herbert, Chargers @ Falcons
5    Lamar Jackson, Ravens @ Saints
6    Joe Burrow, Bengals vs. Panthers
7    Kyler Murray, Cardinals vs. Seahawks
8    Kirk Cousins, Vikings @ Commanders
9    Aaron Rodgers, Packers @ Lions
10    Trevor Lawrence, Jaguars vs. Raiders
11    Tua Tagovailoa, Dolphins @ Bears
12    Geno Smith, Seahawks @ Cardinals
13    Tom Brady, Buccaneers vs. Rams
14    Matthew Stafford, Rams @ Buccaneers
15    Justin Fields, Bears vs. Dolphins
16    Andy Dalton, Saints vs. Ravens
17    Derek Carr, Raiders @ Jaguars
18    Marcus Mariota, Falcons vs. Chargers
19    Jared Goff, Lions vs. Packers
20    Taylor Heinicke, Commanders vs. Vikings
21    Ryan Tannehill, Titans @ Chiefs
22    Sam Ehlinger, Colts @ Patriots
23    P.J. Walker, Panthers @ Bengals
24    Davis Mills, Texans vs. Eagles
25    Mac Jones, Patriots vs. Colts
26    Zach Wilson, Jets vs. Bills

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Week 9 Fantasy RB Rankings (Standard)

These rankings are for non-PPR leagues

Rank    Player
1    Derrick Henry, Titans @ Chiefs
2    Austin Ekeler, Chargers @ Falcons
3    Dalvin Cook, Vikings @ Commanders
4    Josh Jacobs, Raiders @ Jaguars
5    Joe Mixon, Bengals vs. Panthers
6    Miles Sanders, Eagles @ Texans
7    Aaron Jones, Packers @ Lions
8    Leonard Fournette, Buccaneers vs. Rams
9    Alvin Kamara, Saints vs. Ravens
10    Travis Etienne Jr., Jaguars vs. Raiders
11    Rhamondre Stevenson, Patriots vs. Colts
12    Kenneth Walker III, Seahawks @ Cardinals
13    Cordarrelle Patterson, Falcons vs. Chargers
14    Raheem Mostert, Dolphins @ Bears
15    James Conner, Cardinals vs. Seahawks
16    Dameon Pierce, Texans vs. Eagles
17    David Montgomery, Bears vs. Dolphins
18    D'Andre Swift, Lions vs. Packers
19    D'Onta Foreman, Panthers @ Bengals
20    Deon Jackson, Colts @ Patriots
21    Kenyan Drake, Ravens @ Saints
22    AJ Dillon, Packers @ Lions
23    Devin Singletary, Bills @ Jets
24    Tyler Allgeier Falcons vs. Chargers
25    Brian Robinson Jr., Commanders vs. Vikings
26    Jamaal Williams, Lions vs. Packers
27    Antonio Gibson, Commanders vs. Vikings
28    Isiah Pacheco, Chiefs vs. Titans
29    Clyde Edwards-Helaire, Chiefs vs. Titans
30    Khalil Herbert, Bears vs. Dolphins
31    Kenneth Gainwell, Eagles @ Texans
32    Michael Carter, Jets vs. Bills
33    Chuba Hubbard, Panthers @ Bengals
34    James Robinson, Jets vs. Bills
35    Ronnie Rivers, Rams @ Buccaneers
36    Dontrell Hilliard, Titans @ Chiefs
37    Rachaad White, Buccaneers vs. Rams
38    Jeff Wilson Jr., Dolphins @ Bears
39    Sony Michel, Chargers @ Falcons
40    Eno Benjamin, Cardinals vs. Seahawks
41    Justice Hill, Ravens @ Saints
42    Phillip Lindsay, Colts @ Patriots
43    Nyheim Hines, Bills @ Jets
44    Alexander Mattison, Vikings @ Commanders
45    Samaje Perine, Bengals vs. Panthers
46    Caleb Huntley, Falcons vs. Chargers
47    Darrell Henderson Jr., Rams @ Buccaneers
48    Travis Homer, Seahawks @ Cardinals
49    Jerick McKinnon, Chiefs vs. Titans
50    Rex Burkhead, Texans vs. Eagles
51    Dwayne Washington, Saints vs. Ravens
52    James Cook, Bills @ Jets

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Week 9 Fantasy RB PPR Rankings

These rankings are for full-point PPR leagues

Rank    Player
1    Derrick Henry, Titans @ Chiefs
2    Austin Ekeler, Chargers @ Falcons
3    Dalvin Cook, Vikings @ Commanders
4    Josh Jacobs, Raiders @ Jaguars
5    Joe Mixon, Bengals vs. Panthers
6    Aaron Jones, Packers @ Lions
7    Alvin Kamara, Saints vs. Ravens
8    Miles Sanders, Eagles @ Texans
9    Leonard Fournette, Buccaneers vs. Rams
10    Rhamondre Stevenson, Patriots vs. Colts
11    Travis Etienne Jr., Jaguars vs. Raiders
12    Kenneth Walker III, Seahawks @ Cardinals
13    Cordarrelle Patterson, Falcons vs. Chargers
14    Raheem Mostert, Dolphins @ Bears
15    James Conner, Cardinals vs. Seahawks
16    D'Andre Swift, Lions vs. Packers
17    David Montgomery, Bears vs. Dolphins
18    D'Onta Foreman, Panthers @ Bengals
19    Deon Jackson, Colts @ Patriots
20    Devin Singletary, Bills @ Jets
21    Dameon Pierce, Texans vs. Eagles
22    AJ Dillon, Packers @ Lions
23    Antonio Gibson, Commanders vs. Vikings
24    Kenyan Drake, Ravens @ Saints
25    Tyler Allgeier, Falcons vs. Chargers
26    Jamaal Williams, Lions vs. Packers
27    Brian Robinson Jr., Commanders vs. Vikings
28    Isiah Pacheco, Chiefs vs. Titans
29    Michael Carter, Jets vs. Bills
30    Clyde Edwards-Helaire, Chiefs vs. Titans
31    Khalil Herbert, Bears vs. Dolphins
32    Kenneth Gainwell, Eagles @ Texans
33    Chuba Hubbard, Panthers @ Bengals
34    Dontrell Hilliard, Titans @ Chiefs
35    James Robinson, Jets vs. Bills
36    Ronnie Rivers, Rams @ Buccaneers
37    Rachaad White, Buccaneers vs. Rams
38    Jeff Wilson Jr., Dolphins @ Bears
39    Nyheim Hines, Bills @ Jets
40    Sony Michel, Chargers @ Falcons
41    Eno Benjamin, Cardinals vs. Seahawks
42    Justice Hill, Ravens @ Saints
43    Phillip Lindsay, Colts @ Patriots
44    Alexander Mattison, Vikings @ Commanders
45    Travis Homer, Seahawks @ Cardinals
46    Samaje Perine, Bengals vs. Panthers
47    Caleb Huntley, Falcons vs. Chargers
48    Darrell Henderson Jr., Rams @ Buccaneers
49    Jerick McKinnon, Chiefs vs. Titans
50    Rex Burkhead, Texans vs. Eagles
51    James Cook, Bills @ Jets
52    Dwayne Washington, Saints vs. Ravens

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Week 9 Fantasy WR Rankings (Standard)

These rankings are for non-PPR leagues

Rank    Player
1    Cooper Kupp, Rams @ Buccaneers
2    Justin Jefferson, Vikings @ Commanders
3    Davante Adams, Raiders @ Jaguars
4    Tee Higgins, Bengals vs. Panthers
5    A.J. Brown, Eagles @ Texans
6    Tyreek Hill, Dolphins @ Bears
7    Stefon Diggs, Bills @ Jets
8    Chris Olave, Saints vs. Ravens
9    Jaylen Waddle, Dolphins @ Bears
10    Mike Evans, Buccaneers vs. Rams
11    DeAndre Hopkins, Cardinals vs. Seahawks
12    Christian Kirk, Jaguars vs. Raiders
13    Tyler Lockett, Seahawks @ Cardinals
14    Tyler Boyd, Bengals vs. Panthers
15    JuJu Smith-Schuster, Chiefs vs. Titans
16    Amon-Ra St. Brown, Lions vs. Packers
17    Allen Lazard, Packers @ Lions
18    Chris Godwin, Buccaneers vs. Rams
19    Gabriel Davis, Bills @ Jets
20    Terry McLaurin, Commanders vs. Vikings
21    DK Metcalf, Seahawks @ Cardinals
22    Joshua Palmer, Chargers @ Falcons
23    Adam Thielen, Vikings @ Commanders
24    Curtis Samuel, Commanders vs. Vikings
25    D.J. Moore, Panthers @ Bengals
26    Michael Pittman Jr., Colts @ Patriots
27    Jakobi Meyers, Patriots vs. Colts
28    DeVonta Smith, Eagles @ Texans
29    Robert Woods, Titans @ Chiefs
30    Zay Jones, Jaguars vs. Raiders
31    Marquez Valdes-Scantling, Chiefs vs. Titans
32    Romeo Doubs, Packers @ Lions
33    DeAndre Carter, Chargers @ Falcons
34    Darnell Mooney, Bears vs. Dolphins
35    Devin Duvernay, Ravens @ Saints
36    Rondale Moore, Cardinals vs. Seahawks
37    Drake London, Falcons vs. Chargers
38    Allen Robinson II, Rams @ Buccaneers
39    Demarcus Robinson, Ravens @ Saints
40    Parris Campbell, Colts @ Patriots
41    Mecole Hardman, Chiefs vs. Titans
42    Chase Claypool, Bears vs. Dolphins. 
43    Garrett Wilson, Jets vs. Bills
44    Hunter Renfrow, Raiders @ Jaguars
45    Alec Pierce, Colts @ Patriots
46    Tre'Quan Smith, Saints vs. Ravens
47    Kalif Raymond, Lions vs. Packers
48    Isaiah McKenzie, Bills @ Jets
49    Marvin Jones Jr., Jaguars vs. Raiders
50    Mack Hollins, Raiders @ Jaguars
51    Terrace Marshall Jr., Panthers @ Bengals
52    Nick Westbrook-Ikhine, Titans @ Chiefs
53    Chris Moore, Texans vs. Eagles
54    Phillip Dorsett, Texans vs. Eagles
55    K.J. Osborn, Vikings @ Commanders
56    Julio Jones, Buccaneers vs. Rams
57    Kadarius Toney, Chiefs vs. Titans
58    Marquez Callaway, Saints vs. Ravens
59    Dante Pettis, Bears vs. Dolphins
60    Sammy Watkins, Packers @ Lions
61    Van Jefferson, Rams @ Buccaneers
62    Velus Jones Jr., Bears vs. Dolphins
63    Robbie Anderson, Cardinals vs. Seahawks
64    Damiere Byrd, Falcons vs. Chargers
65    Trent Sherfield, Dolphins @ Bears
66    Quez Watkins, Eagles @ Texans
67    Olamide Zaccheaus, Falcons vs. Chargers
68    A.J. Green, Cardinals vs. Seahawks
69    Tyquan Thornton, Patriots vs. Colts
70    Elijah Moore, Jets vs. Bills

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Week 9 Fantasy WR PPR Rankings

These rankings are for full-point PPR leagues

Rank    Player
1    Cooper Kupp, Rams @ Buccaneers
2    Justin Jefferson, Vikings @ Commanders
3    Davante Adams, Raiders @ Jaguars
4    Tee Higgins, Bengals vs. Panthers
5    Tyreek Hill, Dolphins @ Bears
6    A.J. Brown, Eagles @ Texans
7    Stefon Diggs, Bills @ Jets
8    Jaylen Waddle, Dolphins @ Bears
9    Chris Olave, Saints vs. Ravens
10    DeAndre Hopkins, Cardinals vs. Seahawks
11    Mike Evans, Buccaneers vs. Rams
12    Christian Kirk, Jaguars vs. Raiders
13    Tyler Lockett, Seahawks @ Cardinals
14    Amon-Ra St. Brown, Lions vs. Packers
15    Tyler Boyd, Bengals vs. Panthers
16    Chris Godwin, Buccaneers vs. Rams
17    JuJu Smith-Schuster, Chiefs vs. Titans
18    Allen Lazard, Packers @ Lions
19    Joshua Palmer, Chargers @ Falcons
20    Gabriel Davis, Bills @ Jets
21    Terry McLaurin, Commanders vs. Vikings
22    DK Metcalf, Seahawks @ Cardinals
23    Jakobi Meyers, Patriots vs. Colts
24    Curtis Samuel, Commanders vs. Vikings
25    Michael Pittman Jr., Colts @ Patriots
26    Adam Thielen, Vikings @ Commanders
27    D.J. Moore, Panthers @ Bengals
28    DeVonta Smith, Eagles @ Texans
29    Zay Jones, Jaguars vs. Raiders
30    Robert Woods, Titans @ Chiefs
31    Romeo Doubs, Packers @ Lions
32    DeAndre Carter, Chargers @ Falcons
33    Darnell Mooney, Bears vs. Dolphins
34    Marquez Valdes-Scantling, Chiefs vs. Titans
35    Devin Duvernay, Ravens @ Saints
36    Rondale Moore, Cardinals vs. Seahawks
37    Demarcus Robinson, Ravens @ Saints
38    Drake London, Falcons vs. Chargers
39    Allen Robinson II, Rams @ Buccaneers
40    Hunter Renfrow, Raiders @ Jaguars
41    Parris Campbell, Colts @ Patriots
42    Chase Claypool, Bears vs. Dolphins
43    Mecole Hardman, Chiefs vs. Titans
44    Garrett Wilson, Jets vs. Bills
45    Alec Pierce, Colts @ Patriots
46    Mack Hollins, Raiders @ Jaguars
47    Tre'Quan Smith, Saints vs. Ravens
48    Nick Westbrook-Ikhine, Titans @ Chiefs
49    Kalif Raymond, Lions vs. Packers
50    Terrace Marshall Jr., Panthers @ Bengals
51    Isaiah McKenzie, Bills @ Jets
52    Marvin Jones Jr., Jaguars vs. Raiders
53    Chris Moore, Texans vs. Eagles
54    Phillip Dorsett, Texans vs. Eagles
55    K.J. Osborn, Vikings @ Commanders
56    Julio Jones, Buccaneers vs. Rams
57    Marquez Callaway, Saints vs. Ravens
58    Kadarius Toney, Chiefs vs. Titans
59    Dante Pettis, Bears vs. Dolphins
60    Sammy Watkins, Packers @ Lions
61    Van Jefferson, Rams @ Buccaneers
62    Velus Jones Jr., Bears vs. Dolphins
63    Robbie Anderson, Cardinals vs. Seahawks
64    Damiere Byrd, Falcons vs. Chargers
65    Olamide Zaccheaus, Falcons vs. Chargers
66    Trent Sherfield, Dolphins @ Bears
67    Quez Watkins, Eagles @ Texans
68    A.J. Green, Cardinals vs. Seahawks
69    Tyquan Thornton, Patriots vs. Colts
70    Elijah Moore, Jets vs. Bills

Week 9 Fantasy TE Rankings (Standard)

These rankings are for non-PPR leagues

Rank    Player
1    Travis Kelce, Chiefs vs. Titans
2    Zach Ertz, Cardinals vs. Seahawks
3    Gerald Everett, Chargers @ Falcons
4    Tyler Higbee, Rams @ Buccaneers
5    Dallas Goedert, Eagles @ Texans
6    Evan Engram, Jaguars vs. Raiders
7    Kyle Pitts, Falcons vs. Chargers
8    Foster Moreau, Raiders @ Jaguars
9    Isaiah Likely, Ravens @ Saints
10    Hunter Henry, Patriots vs. Colts
11    Taysom Hill, Saints vs. Ravens
12    Juwan Johnson, Saints vs. Ravens
13    Robert Tonyan, Packers @ Lions
14    T.J. Hockenson, Vikings @ Commanders
15    Will Dissly, Seahawks @ Cardinals
16    Hayden Hurst, Bengals vs. Panthers
17    Cole Kmet, Bears vs. Dolphins
18    Logan Thomas, Commanders vs. Vikings
19    Dawson Knox, Bills @ Jets
20    Noah Fant, Seahawks @ Cardinals
21    Tyler Conklin, Jets vs. Bills
22    Cade Otton, Buccaneers vs. Rams
23    Mike Gesicki, Dolphins @ Bears
24    Brock Wright, Lions vs. Packers
25    Kylen Granson, Colts @ Patriots

Week 9 Fantasy TE PPR Rankings

These rankings are for full-point PPR leagues

Rank    Player
1    Travis Kelce, Chiefs vs. Titans
2    Zach Ertz, Cardinals vs. Seahawks
3    Tyler Higbee, Rams @ Buccaneers
4    Gerald Everett, Chargers @ Falcons
5    Dallas Goedert, Eagles @ Texans
6    Evan Engram, Jaguars vs. Raiders
7    Kyle Pitts, Falcons vs. Chargers
8    Foster Moreau, Raiders @ Jaguars
9    Isaiah Likely, Ravens @ Saints
10    Taysom Hill, Saints vs. Ravens
11    Robert Tonyan, Packers @ Lions
12    Hunter Henry, Patriots vs. Colts
13    Juwan Johnson, Saints vs. Ravens
14    T.J. Hockenson, Vikings @ Commanders
15    Will Dissly, Seahawks @ Cardinals
16    Hayden Hurst, Bengals vs. Panthers
17    Cole Kmet, Bears vs. Dolphins
18    Logan Thomas, Commanders vs. Vikings
19    Dawson Knox, Bills @ Jets
20    Noah Fant, Seahawks @ Cardinals
21    Tyler Conklin, Jets vs. Bills
22    Cade Otton, Buccaneers vs. Rams
23    Mike Gesicki, Dolphins @ Bears
24    Brock Wright, Vikings @ Commanders
25    Kylen Granson, Colts @ Patriots

Week 9 Fantasy D/ST Rankings

Rank    Team
1    Philadelphia Eagles @ Texans
2    New England Patriots vs. Colts
3    Buffalo Bills @ Jets
4    Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Rams
5    Baltimore Ravens @ Saints
6    Indianapolis Colts @ Patriots
7    Minnesota Vikings @ Commanders
8    Kansas City Chiefs vs. Titans
9    Cincinnati Bengals vs. Panthers
10    Green Bay Packers @ Lions
11    Arizona Cardinals vs. Seahawks
12    Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Raiders
13    Miami Dolphins @ Bears
14    Los Angeles Rams @ Buccaneers
15    Los Angeles Chargers @ Falcons
16    Las Vegas Raiders @ Jaguars
17    Washington Commanders vs. Vikings
18    Carolina Panthers @ Bengals
19    Seattle Seahawks @ Cardinals
20    Atlanta Falcons vs. Chargers
21    New York Jets vs. Bills
22    New Orleans Saints vs. Ravens
23    Chicago Bears vs. Dolphins
24    Tennessee Titans @ Chiefs
25    Detroit Lions vs. Packers
26    Houston Texans vs. Eagles

Week 9 Fantasy Kicker Rankings

Rank    Player
1    Justin Tucker, Ravens @ Saints
2    Younghoe Koo, Falcons vs. Chargers
3    Jason Myers, Seahawks @ Cardinals
4    Daniel Carlson, Raiders @ Jaguars
5    Evan McPherson, Bengals vs. Panthers
6    Jake Elliott, Eagles @ Texans
7    Harrison Butker, Chiefs vs. Titans
8    Tyler Bass, Bills @ Jets
9    Ryan Succop, Buccaneers vs. Rams
10    Riley Patterson, Jaguars vs. Raiders
11    Eddy Pineiro, Panthers @ Bengals
12    Wil Lutz, Saints vs. Ravens
13    Randy Bullock, Titans @ Chiefs
14    Greg Zuerlein, Jets vs. Bills
15    Mason Crosby, Packers @ Lions
16    Matt Gay, Rams @ Buccaneers
17    Matt Prater, Cardinals vs. Seahawks
18    Ka'imi Fairbairn, Texans vs. Eagles
19    Jason Sanders, Dolphins @ Bears
20    Nick Folk, Patriots vs. Colts
21    Chase McLaughlin, Colts @ Patriots
22    Cameron Dicker, Chargers @ Falcons
23    Cairo Santos, Bears vs. Dolphins
24    Greg Joseph, Vikings @ Commanders
25    Michael Badgley, Lions vs. Packers
26    Joey Slye, Commanders vs. Vikings

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Matt Lutovsky has been a writer and editor for The Sporting News since 2007, primarily writing about fantasy sports, betting, and gaming.