The NFL season continues to fly by, and this week’s six-team bye (Browns, Cowboys, Broncos, Giants, Steelers, 49ers) is sure to cause problems for fantasy owners. Fortunately, no top-tier signal-callers are idle, but we will be without at least one low-end QB1. Our Week 9 fantasy QB rankings are here to help guide your start ’em, sit ’em decisions at fantasy’s highest-scoring position.
Dak Prescott is the most notable bye-week QB, and as we saw last week, he always has a high ceiling. Daniel Jones’ loss also stings, as he’s started to find a groove in Brian Daboll’s scheme. Russell Wilson and Jimmy Garoppolo also have starting potential in the right matchups, so losing them hurts the position’s overall depth.
We highlighted a few QBs to stream in last week’s waiver wire watchlist, as Justin Fields (vs. Dolphins in Week 9), Andy Dalton (vs. Ravens), and Ryan Tannehill/Malik Willis (@ Chiefs) profile as intriguing streamers with boom capability in favorable matchups. In deeper leaguers, you could also opt for the stable, rushing-aided floors of Marcus Mariota (vs. Chargers) or Sam Ehlinger (@ Patriots) in neutral matchups.
WEEK 9 STANDARD RANKINGS:
RBs | WRs | TEs | D/STs | Kickers
Fields are the most intriguing of the above group, as he’s almost operating as a running back at this point, logging 230 rushing yards and two rushing TDs in the past three games. That gives him a higher floor than Mariota and Ehlinger, and with a matchup against a Dolphins’ defense that entered Week 8 allowing the fifth-most fantasy points per game (FPPG) to QBs, he has more passing potential than usual.
WEEK 9 PPR RANKINGS:
RBs | WRs | TEs | D/STs | Kickers
On the flip side, Jared Goff (vs. Packers) is the biggest faller among mid-tier QBs, as the Packers entered Week 8 allowing the third-fewest FPPG to QBs. We’re also a bit worried about Tua Tagovailoa (vs. Bears), Tom Brady (vs. Rams), Derek Carr (@ Jaguars), and Matthew Stafford (@ Buccaneers) because of their matchups, but they all have great weapons around them and can produce decent numbers against anyone. Tagovailoa, in particular, has established himself as a “must-start” because of his receivers, but monitor the Rams closely. If Cooper Kupp (ankle) is out, Stafford would drop several spots in our rankings.
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On the injury front, we’ll still likely be without Baker Mayfield (ankle) again, and we know Carson Wentz (finger) will remain out. Additionally, we’ll continue to keep tabs on the status of Tannehill (ankle) to see if he or Willis starts against the Chiefs on Sunday Night Football.
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We could be in for a higher-scoring week with some of the top QBs drawing favorable matchups. There’s a good chance the top nine QBs in our rankings are on all teams favored to win their respective matchups, which should point toward some solid overall QB play. Yes, even for Aaron Rodgers (@ Lions)! Let the good times roll.
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Note: We’ll be updating these QB rankings as needed throughout the week, so check back for the latest changes.
Week 9 fantasy QB Rankings
These rankings are based on four-point passing TD scoring
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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