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2025 fantasy football FLEX rankings - Week 9 start, sit FLEX rankings. Win more with our updated FLEX fantasy football rankings and tiers for Week 9.
By Week 9, fantasy managers should have a pretty clear picture of whether they are a bottom-feeder, contender, or pretender. Either way, there is still time to make moves, and it's time to nail those start-sit calls. We're here to guide your lineup decision with our Week 9 fantasy football FLEX rankings for 2025. Below, you will see where key RBs, WRs, and TEs like Jaylen Waddle, Zay Flowers, Brian Thomas Jr., Rhamondre Stevenson, Tyjae Spears, Wan'Dale Robinson, and more stand for the eighth slate of the NFL season.
Our FLEX fantasy football rankings for Week 9 are put together by Nick Mariano. Below the rankings, you will also find a summary of the important fantasy football news for this week. There are always key injuries and developments to keep track of, so check back throughout the week for updates.
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Week 9 Fantasy Football FLEX Rankings
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Week 9 Fantasy Football FLEX Rankings Outlooks
Tre Tucker, Las Vegas Raiders
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tre Tucker has had a solid season, catching 29 of his 39 targets for 389 yards and four touchdowns in seven games. Tucker could see a boost in value after the trade deadline on November 4th, as well as with wide receiver Jakobi Meyers appearing in multiple trade rumors.
Star tight end Brock Bowers (knee) will make his return and earn a high number of targets, but Tucker has carved out a meaningful role in the Raiders offense as a solid YAC guy, plus the ability to win vertically. The 24-year-old could be a solid flex option over the second half of the season, but the Raiders' passing attack with Geno Smith will also need to show more to support multiple fantasy viable pass catchers.
Troy Franklin, Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos second-year wide receiver Troy Franklin has drawn real attention off the waiver wire in fantasy leagues over the last two weeks after catching nine of his 18 targets for 108 yards and three touchdowns in wins over the Dallas Cowboys and New York Giants. Franklin's chemistry with quarterback Bo Nix from their days in college at Oregon is starting to manifest itself after a lackluster rookie campaign in 2024. Through eight weeks, the 22-year-old ranks second behind Courtland Sutton in receiving yards for Denver with 358, and he leads the Broncos with his four touchdowns.
Franklin is now rostered in just under 50% of fantasy leagues on Yahoo, and with Marvin Mims Jr. now dealing with a concussion and questionable to play in Week 9 against the Houston Texans, he could find the end zone for a third straight week. Disclaimer: Since Franklin's last 89-yard performance in Week 2, he failed to eclipse 50 receiving yards in four of five games.
Christian Watson, Green Bay Packers
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson (knee) was a limited participant during Wednesday's practice session. Unsurprisingly, Watson is limited to begin the week after making his season debut last Sunday. Watson missed the beginning of the season while recovering from an ACL tear dating back to Week 18 of last season.
The Packers are going to be careful with Watson, so having him limited to begin the week makes sense. The assumption is that Watson should be ready to go for the Week 9 matchup against the Carolina Panthers. The Packers might ease Watson back into action, but that hasn't stopped him from making an impact. He hauled in all four of his targets for 85 yards in his season debut. Fantasy managers should check back on Thursday and Friday for more updates on his status.
Stefon Diggs, New England Patriots
New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs (ankle) was listed as a limited participant during Wednesday's practice session. Diggs has been dealing with a chest injury throughout most of the season. Now, Diggs is dealing with an ankle problem, but it doesn't sound like a serious issue. Barring any setbacks, Diggs should be out there for the Week 9 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons. Diggs scored his first touchdown of the season last week. Despite the lack of scoring, Diggs has been a viable option most weeks. He should offer low-end WR2 value for this weekend's contest.
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