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

The byes are back, the weather is beautiful, and the number of key "questionable" players is seemingly at an all-time low (Puka Nacua, Josh Downs, Joe Mixon, Kyler Murray, Matthew Stafford). Nonetheless, tough lineup decisions still need to be made. In an effort to make things a little easier, 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: QBs | WRs | Mixon

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Week 9 Fantasy QB Rankings

These rankings are for four-point passing TD leagues

Rank    Player
1    Josh Allen, Bills @ Bengals
2    Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs vs. Dolphins
3    Lamar Jackson, Ravens vs. Seahawks
4    Jalen Hurts, Eagles vs. Cowboys
5    Tua Tagovailoa, Dolphins vs. Chiefs
6    Dak Prescott, Cowboys @ Eagles
7    Joe Burrow, Bengals vs. Bills
8    Justin Herbert, Chargers @ Jets
9    Derek Carr, Saints vs. Bears
10    Sam Howell, Commanders @ Patriots
11    C.J. Stroud, Texans vs. Buccaneers
12    Daniel Jones, Giants @ Raiders
13    Baker Mayfield, Buccaneers @ Texans
14    Bryce Young, Panthers vs. Colts
15    Geno Smith, Seahawks @ Ravens
16    Mac Jones, Patriots vs. Commanders
17    Taylor Heinicke, Falcons vs. Vikings
18    Jordan Love, Packers vs. Rams
19    Deshaun Watson, Browns vs. Cardinals
20    Kenny Pickett, Steelers vs. Titans
21    Aidan O'Connell, Raiders vs. Giants
22    Will Levis, Titans @ Steelers
23    Gardner Minshew, Colts @ Panthers
24    Brett Rypien, Rams @ Packers
25    Tyson Bagent, Bears @ Saints
26    Zach Wilson, Jets vs. Chargers
27    Jaren Hall, Vikings @ Falcons
28    Clayton Tune, Cardinals @ Browns

MORE: RotoBaller "Who To Start?" tool | Draft Sharks' Week 9 projections

Week 9 Fantasy RB Rankings (Standard)

These rankings are for non-PPR leagues

Ranks    Player
1    Raheem Mostert, Dolphins vs. Chiefs
2    Austin Ekeler, Chargers @ Jets
3    Kenneth Walker III, Seahawks @ Ravens
4    Alvin Kamara, Saints vs. Bears
5    Jonathan Taylor, Colts @ Panthers
6    Breece Hall, Jets vs. Chargers
7    D'Andre Swift, Eagles vs. Cowboys
8    Bijan Robinson, Falcons vs. Vikings
9    Josh Jacobs, Raiders vs. Giants
10    Saquon Barkley, Giants @ Raiders
11    Derrick Henry, Titans @ Steelers
12    Isiah Pacheco, Chiefs vs. Dolphins
13    Tony Pollard, Cowboys @ Eagles
14    Rhamondre Stevenson, Patriots vs. Commanders
15    Darrell Henderson, Rams @ Packers
16    Gus Edwards, Ravens vs. Seahawks
17    Joe Mixon, Bengals vs. Bills
18    Alexander Mattison, Vikings @ Falcons
19    Chuba Hubbard, Panthers vs. Colts
20    James Cook, Bills @ Bengals
21    Zack Moss, Colts @ Panthers
22    Rachaad White, Buccaneers @ Texans
23    Devin Singletary, Texans vs. Buccaneers
24    Jerome Ford, Browns vs. Cardinals
25    Aaron Jones, Packers vs. Rams
26    D'Onta Foreman, Bears @ Saints
27    Roschon Johnson, Bears @ Saints
28    Kareem Hunt, Browns vs. Cardinals
29    Brian Robinson Jr., Commanders @ Patriots
30    Jeff Wilson Jr., Dolphins vs. Chiefs
31    AJ Dillon, Packers vs. Rams
32    Najee Harris, Steelers vs. Titans
33    Keaontay Ingram, Cardinals @ Browns
34    Cam Akers, Vikings @ Falcons
35    Pierre Strong, Browns vs. Cardinals
36    Jaylen Warren, Steelers vs. Titans
37    Tyjae Spears, Titans @ Steelers
38    Royce Freeman, Rams @ Packers
39    Miles Sanders, Panthers vs. Colts
40    Latavius Murray, Bills @ Bengals
41    Dalvin Cook, Jets vs. Chargers
42    Kenneth Gainwell, Eagles vs. Cowboys
43    Jamaal Williams, Saints vs. Bears
44    Zach Charbonnet, Seahawks @ Ravens
45    Ezekiel Elliott, Patriots vs. Commanders
46    Tyler Allgeier, Falcons vs. Vikings
47    Antonio Gibson, Commanders @ Patriots
48    Zamir White, Raiders vs. Giants
49    Darrynton Evans, Bears @ Saints
50    Justice Hill, Ravens vs. Seahawks
51    Mike Boone, Texans vs. Buccaneers
52    Ke'Shawn Vaughn, Buccaneers @ Texans
53    Clyde Edwards-Helaire, Chiefs vs. Dolphins
54    Joshua Kelley, Chargers @ Jets
55    Jerick McKinnon, Chiefs vs. Dolphins
56    Rico Dowdle, Cowboys @ Eagles
57    Boston Scott, Eagles vs. Cowboys
58    Matt Breida, Giants @ Raiders

WEEK 9 FANTASY ADVICE: Sleepers | Busts | Start 'em, sit 'em

Week 9 Fantasy RB PPR Rankings

These rankings are for full-point PPR leagues

Rank    Player
1    Austin Ekeler, Chargers @ Jets
2    Raheem Mostert, Dolphins vs. Chiefs
3    Alvin Kamara, Saints vs. Bears
4    Kenneth Walker III, Seahawks @ Ravens
5    Breece Hall, Jets vs. Chargers
6    Bijan Robinson, Falcons vs. Vikings
7    Josh Jacobs, Raiders vs. Giants
8    D'Andre Swift, Eagles vs. Cowboys
9    Tony Pollard, Cowboys @ Eagles
10    Saquon Barkley, Giants @ Raiders
11    Jonathan Taylor, Colts @ Panthers
12    Isiah Pacheco, Chiefs vs. Dolphins
13    Derrick Henry, Titans @ Steelers
14    Rhamondre Stevenson, Patriots vs. Commanders
15    Chuba Hubbard, Panthers vs. Colts
16    Gus Edwards, Ravens vs. Seahawks
17    James Cook, Bills @ Bengals
18    Darrell Henderson, Rams @ Packers
19    Joe Mixon, Bengals vs. Bills
20    Zack Moss, Colts @ Panthers
21    Alexander Mattison, Vikings @ Falcons
22    Aaron Jones, Packers vs. Rams
23    Rachaad White, Buccaneers @ Texans
24    Devin Singletary, Texans vs. Buccaneers
25    Jeff Wilson Jr., Dolphins vs. Chiefs
26    Jerome Ford, Browns vs. Cardinals
27    Kareem Hunt, Browns vs. Cardinals
28    D'Onta Foreman, Bears @ Saints
29    Najee Harris, Steelers vs. Titans
30    AJ Dillon, Packers vs. Rams
31    Cam Akers, Vikings @ Falcons
32    Roschon Johnson, Bears @ Saints
33    Brian Robinson Jr., Commanders @ Patriots
34    Jaylen Warren, Steelers vs. Titans
35    Keaontay Ingram, Cardinals @ Browns
36    Zach Charbonnet, Seahawks @ Ravens
37    Pierre Strong, Browns vs. Cardinals
38    Miles Sanders, Panthers vs. Colts
39    Latavius Murray, Bills @ Bengals
40    Royce Freeman, Rams @ Packers
41    Dalvin Cook, Jets vs. Chargers
42    Tyjae Spears, Titans @ Steelers
43    Kenneth Gainwell, Eagles vs. Cowboys
44    Jamaal Williams, Saints vs. Bears
45    Ezekiel Elliott, Patriots vs. Commanders
46    Tyler Allgeier, Falcons vs. Vikings
47    Antonio Gibson, Commanders @ Patriots
48    Zamir White, Raiders vs. Giants
49    Darrynton Evans, Bears @ Saints
50    Justice Hill, Ravens vs. Seahawks
51    Mike Boone, Texans vs. Buccaneers
52    Ke'Shawn Vaughn, Buccaneers @ Texans
53    Clyde Edwards-Helaire, Chiefs vs. Dolphins
54    Joshua Kelley, Chargers @ Jets
55    Jerick McKinnon, Chiefs vs. Dolphins
56    Rico Dowdle, Cowboys @ Eagles
57    Boston Scott, Eagles vs. Cowboys
58    Matt Breida, Giants @ Raiders

WEEK 9 DFS: Best values | Best stacks

Week 9 Fantasy WR Rankings (Standard)

These rankings are for non-PPR leagues

Rank    Player
1    Tyreek Hill, Dolphins vs. Chiefs
2    A.J. Brown, Eagles vs. Cowboys
3    Stefon Diggs, Bills @ Bengals
4    Ja'Marr Chase, Bengals vs. Bills
5    Davante Adams, Raiders vs. Giants
6    CeeDee Lamb, Cowboys @ Eagles
7    Jaylen Waddle, Dolphins vs. Chiefs
8    Keenan Allen, Chargers @ Jets
9    Cooper Kupp, Rams @ Packers
10    Mike Evans, Buccaneers @ Texans
11    Adam Thielen, Panthers vs. Colts
12    George Pickens, Steelers vs. Titans
13    Chris Olave, Saints vs. Bears
14    DJ Moore, Bears @ Saints
15    DeVonta Smith, Eagles vs. Cowboys
16    Garrett Wilson, Jets vs. Chargers
17    Jordan Addison, Vikings @ Falcons
18    DeAndre Hopkins, Titans @ Steelers
19    Jakobi Meyers, Raiders vs. Giants
20    DK Metcalf, Seahawks @ Ravens
21    Puka Nacua, Rams @ Packers
22    Amari Cooper, Browns vs. Cardinals
23    Terry McLaurin, Commanders @ Patriots
24    Michael Pittman Jr., Colts @ Panthers
25    Tee Higgins, Bengals vs. Bills
26    Diontae Johnson, Steelers vs. Titans
27    Gabe Davis, Bills @ Bengals
28    Chris Godwin, Buccaneers @ Texans
29    Marquise Brown, Cardinals @ Browns
30    Romeo Doubs, Packers vs. Rams
31    Zay Flowers, Ravens vs. Seahawks
32    Josh Downs, Colts @ Panthers
33    K.J. Osborn, Vikings @ Falcons
34    Tyler Lockett, Seahawks @ Ravens
35    Nico Collins, Texans vs. Buccaneers
36    Michael Thomas, Saints vs. Bears
37    Rashee Rice, Chiefs vs. Dolphins
38    Rashid Shaheed, Saints vs. Bears
39    Christian Watson, Packers vs. Rams
40    Jahan Dotson, Commanders @ Patriots
41    Quentin Johnston, Chargers @ Jets
42    Jayden Reed, Packers vs. Rams
43    Tyler Boyd, Bengals vs. Bills
44    JuJu Smith-Schuster, Patriots vs. Commanders
45    Treylon Burks, Titans @ Steelers
46    Tank Dell, Texans vs. Buccaneers
47    Brandin Cooks, Cowboys @ Eagles
48    Darnell Mooney, Bears @ Saints
49    Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Seahawks @ Ravens
50    Wan'Dale Robinson, Giants @ Raiders
51    Van Jefferson, Falcons vs. Vikings
52    Odell Beckham Jr., Ravens vs. Seahawks
53    DJ Chark, Panthers vs. Colts
54    Elijah Moore, Browns vs. Cardinals
55    Marquez Valdes-Scantling, Chiefs vs. Dolphins
56    Demario Douglas, Patriots vs. Commanders
57    Rondale Moore, Cardinals @ Browns
58    Cedrick Wilson, Dolphins vs. Chiefs
59    Michael Gallup, Cowboys @ Eagles
60    Jonathan Mingo, Panthers vs. Colts
61    Derius Davis, Chargers @ Jets
62    Allen Lazard, Jets vs. Chargers
63    Jake Bobo, Seahawks @ Ravens
64    Alec Pierce, Colts @ Panthers
65    Khalil Shakir, Bills @ Bengals
66    Brandon Powell, Vikings @ Falcons
67    Tutu Atwell, Rams @ Packers
68    Nick Westbrook-Ikhine, Titans vs. Falcons
69    Jalen Reagor, Patriots vs. Commanders
70    Jalin Hyatt, Giants @ Raiders
71    Skyy Moore, Chiefs vs. Dolphins
72    Darius Slayton, Giants @ Raiders
73    Jamison Crowder, Commanders @ Patriots

WEEK 9 DFS LINEUPS: DraftKings | FanDuel

Week 9 Fantasy WR PPR Rankings

These rankings are for full-point PPR leagues

Rank    Player
1    Tyreek Hill, Dolphins vs. Chiefs
2    A.J. Brown, Eagles vs. Cowboys
3    Stefon Diggs, Bills @ Bengals
4    Ja'Marr Chase, Bengals vs. Bills
5    CeeDee Lamb, Cowboys @ Eagles
6    Davante Adams, Raiders vs. Giants
7    Keenan Allen, Chargers @ Jets
8    Cooper Kupp, Rams @ Packers
9    Jaylen Waddle, Dolphins vs. Chiefs
10    Adam Thielen, Panthers vs. Colts
11    Mike Evans, Buccaneers @ Texans
12    George Pickens, Steelers vs. Titans
13    Garrett Wilson, Jets vs. Chargers
14    Chris Olave, Saints vs. Bears
15    Michael Pittman Jr., Colts @ Panthers
16    Jordan Addison, Vikings @ Falcons
17    Puka Nacua, Rams @ Packers
18    DeVonta Smith, Eagles vs. Cowboys
19    Jakobi Meyers, Raiders vs. Giants
20    Amari Cooper, Browns vs. Cardinals
21    DeAndre Hopkins, Titans @ Steelers
22    DJ Moore, Bears @ Saints
23    Terry McLaurin, Commanders @ Patriots
24    DK Metcalf, Seahawks @ Ravens
25    Diontae Johnson, Steelers vs. Titans
26    Chris Godwin, Buccaneers @ Texans
27    Tee Higgins, Bengals vs. Bills
28    Marquise Brown, Cardinals @ Browns
29    Zay Flowers, Ravens vs. Seahawks
30    Gabe Davis, Bills @ Bengals
31    Josh Downs, Colts @ Panthers
32    Tyler Lockett, Seahawks @ Ravens
33    K.J. Osborn, Vikings @ Falcons
34    Romeo Doubs, Packers vs. Rams
35    Michael Thomas, Saints vs. Bears
36    Nico Collins, Texans vs. Buccaneers
37    Rashee Rice, Chiefs vs. Dolphins
38    Christian Watson, Packers vs. Rams
39    JuJu Smith-Schuster, Patriots vs. Commanders
40    Jahan Dotson, Commanders @ Patriots
41    Quentin Johnston, Chargers @ Jets
42    Rashid Shaheed, Saints vs. Bears
43    Jayden Reed, Packers vs. Rams
44    Tyler Boyd, Bengals vs. Bills
45    Brandin Cooks, Cowboys @ Eagles
46    Tank Dell, Texans vs. Buccaneers
47    Rondale Moore, Cardinals @ Browns
48    Treylon Burks, Titans @ Steelers
49    Darnell Mooney, Bears @ Saints
50    Wan'Dale Robinson, Giants @ Raiders
51    Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Seahawks @ Ravens
52    Van Jefferson, Falcons vs. Vikings
53    Elijah Moore, Browns vs. Cardinals
54    Jonathan Mingo, Panthers vs. Colts
55    Odell Beckham Jr., Ravens vs. Seahawks
56    DJ Chark, Panthers vs. Colts
57    Demario Douglas, Patriots vs. Commanders
58    Derius Davis, Chargers @ Jets
59    Marquez Valdes-Scantling, Chiefs vs. Dolphins
60    Cedrick Wilson, Dolphins vs. Chiefs
61    Michael Gallup, Cowboys @ Eagles
62    Jake Bobo, Seahawks @ Ravens
63    Khalil Shakir, Bills @ Bengals
64    Brandon Powell, Vikings @ Falcons
65    Jamison Crowder, Commanders @ Patriots
66    Darius Slayton, Giants @ Raiders
67    Allen Lazard, Jets vs. Chargers
68    Jalen Reagor, Patriots vs. Commanders
69    Tutu Atwell, Rams @ Packers
70    Skyy Moore, Chiefs vs. Dolphins
71    Nick Westbrook-Ikhine, Titans vs. Falcons
72    Alec Pierce, Colts @ Panthers
73    Jalin Hyatt, Giants @ Raiders

Week 9 Fantasy TE Rankings (Standard)

These rankings are for non-PPR leagues

Rank    Player
1    Travis Kelce, Chiefs vs. Dolphins
2    T.J. Hockenson, Vikings @ Falcons
3    Dalton Kincaid, Bills @ Bengals
4    Mark Andrews, Ravens vs. Seahawks
5    Dallas Goedert, Eagles vs. Cowboys
6    Kyle Pitts, Falcons vs. Vikings
7    Taysom Hill, Saints vs. Bears
8    Jake Ferguson, Cowboys @ Eagles
9    Dalton Schultz, Texans vs. Buccaneers
10    Luke Musgrave, Packers vs. Rams
11    Logan Thomas, Commanders @ Patriots
12    Gerald Everett, Chargers @ Jets
13    Cade Otton, Buccaneers @ Texans
14    David Njoku, Browns vs. Cardinals
15    Michael Mayer, Raiders vs. Giants
16    Trey McBride, Cardinals @ Browns
17    Tyler Conklin, Jets vs. Chargers
18    Jonnu Smith, Falcons vs. Vikings
19    Cole Kmet, Bears @ Saints
20    Hunter Henry, Patriots vs. Commanders
21    Tyler Higbee, Rams @ Packers
22    Chigoziem Okonkwo, Titans @ Steelers
23    Mike Gesicki, Patriots vs. Commanders
24    Connor Heyward, Steelers vs. Titans
25    Hayden Hurst, Panthers vs. Colts
26    Juwan Johnson, Saints vs. Bears
27    Daniel Bellinger, Giants @ Raiders
28    Noah Fant, Seahawks vs. Ravens
29    Durham Smythe, Dolphins vs. Chiefs
30    Irv Smith Jr., Bengals vs. Bills

Week 9 Fantasy TE PPR Rankings

These rankings for full-point PPR leagues

Rank    Player
1    Travis Kelce, Chiefs vs. Dolphins
2    T.J. Hockenson, Vikings @ Falcons
3    Dalton Kincaid, Bills @ Bengals
4    Mark Andrews, Ravens vs. Seahawks
5    Dallas Goedert, Eagles vs. Cowboys
6    Kyle Pitts, Falcons vs. Vikings
7    Jake Ferguson, Cowboys @ Eagles
8    Dalton Schultz, Texans vs. Buccaneers
9    Taysom Hill, Saints vs. Bears
10    Luke Musgrave, Packers vs. Rams
11    Logan Thomas, Commanders @ Patriots
12    David Njoku, Browns vs. Cardinals
13    Gerald Everett, Chargers @ Jets
14    Cade Otton, Buccaneers @ Texans
15    Trey McBride, Cardinals @ Browns
16    Michael Mayer, Raiders vs. Giants
17    Tyler Conklin, Jets vs. Chargers
18    Jonnu Smith, Falcons vs. Vikings
19    Cole Kmet, Bears @ Saints
20    Hunter Henry, Patriots vs. Commanders
21    Tyler Higbee, Rams @ Packers
22    Connor Heyward, Steelers vs. Titans
23    Chigoziem Okonkwo, Titans @ Steelers
24    Mike Gesicki, Patriots vs. Commanders
25    Hayden Hurst, Panthers vs. Colts
26    Juwan Johnson, Saints vs. Bears
27    Daniel Bellinger, Giants @ Raiders
28    Noah Fant, Seahawks vs. Ravens
29    Durham Smythe, Dolphins vs. Chiefs
30    Irv Smith Jr., Bengals vs. Bills

Week 9 Fantasy D/ST Rankings

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

Week 9 Fantasy Kicker Rankings

Rank    Player
1    Dustin Hopkins, Browns vs. Cardinals
2    Tyler Bass, Bills @ Bengals
3    Blake Grupe, Saints vs. Bears
4    Justin Tucker, Ravens vs. Seahawks
5    Harrison Butker, Chiefs vs. Dolphins
6    Matt Gay, Colts @ Panthers
7    Ka'imi Fairbairn, Texans vs. Buccaneers
8    Jake Elliott, Eagles vs. Cowboys
9    Brandon Aubrey, Cowboys @ Eagles
10    Nick Folk, Titans @ Steelers
11    Jason Myers, Seahawks @ Ravens
12    Cameron Dicker, Chargers @ Jets
13    Chris Boswell, Steelers vs. Titans
14    Anders Carlson, Packers vs. Rams
15    Eddy Pineiro, Panthers vs. Colts
16    Joey Slye, Commanders @ Patriots
17    Jason Sanders, Dolphins vs. Chiefs
18    Younghoe Koo, Falcons vs. Vikings
19    Daniel Carlson, Raiders vs. Giants
20    Cade York, Giants @ Raiders
21    Greg Joseph, Vikings @ Falcons
22    Evan McPherson, Bengals vs. Bills
23    Chase McLaughlin, Buccaneers @ Texans
24    Greg Zuerlein, Jets vs. Chargers
25    Matt Prater, Cardinals @ Browns
26    Chad Ryland, Patriots vs. Commanders
27    Lucas Havrisik, Rams @ Packers
28    Cairo Santos, Bears vs. Saints

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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.