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KJ Duff a Riskier Fantasy Starting Option in Tough Week 9 Test
Rutgers wide receiver KJ Duff has produced some big fantasy showings this season, but he could be slowed in a tough test against Michigan in Week 9. The Wolverines are allowing just 250.1 total yards and 15.7 points per game so far. Duff has 774 receiving yards and nine touchdowns across 45 receptions this season. He had just 33 yards on three grabs last week, but has four games with over 100 receiving yards this season. Duff is still a solid starting option, but in a very tough matchup, fantasy owners need to temper expectations with him, and maybe even sit him in Week 9.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
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Caleb Hawkins Primed for Big Fantasy Showing in Week 9
Oklahoma State running back Caleb Hawkins will look to keep delivering for fantasy owners in a Week 9 matchup against Iowa State. The Cyclones allow 370.1 total yards and 24.1 points per game so far, with 152 of those yards coming on the ground. That sets Hawkins up well, and he's already proven to be a good fantasy asset this season. He has 712 rushing yards and two scores across 142 carries, plus has caught 25 passes for 272 yards and a touchdown. Hawkins racked up 192 total yards across 24 touches last week, and has at least 24 total touches in four straight outings. On a big workload alone, Hawkins should put together a solid fantasy performance, and in this matchup, he could deliver big.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Malachi Toney Remains Elite Fantasy Option for Week 9
Miami wide receiver Malachi Toney continues to deliver big fantasy outings, and another could be coming in the team's Week 9 test against North Carolina. Toney has 952 receiving yards and 11 touchdowns across 66 receptions, plus has rushed three times for an additional 50 yards this season. Toney is on a heater over the past two games, going for 185 total yards and two scores on 13 touches in Week 7 before a 16-catch, 194-yard and three-touchdown performance in Week 8. The Tar Heels allow 372.7 total yards and 20.9 points per game, setting up Toney pretty well. The wideout can deliver big regardless of his matchup, and he should be expected to produce big in Week 9.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Devon Dampier a Strong Fantasy Option in Week 9 Matchup
Utah quarterback Devon Dampier will look to put together another big fantasy performance in a Week 9 test against Cincinnati. The Bearcats are coming off a big win, but are still allowing 429.4 total yards and 26.4 points per game, so it's a very favorable matchup for Dampier. The Utes' quarterback has completed 68.7% of his passes for 1,616 yards across seven games so far. Dampier has 15 touchdown passes to six interceptions, while rushing for 348 yards and five touchdowns across 74 attempts. He struggled a bit in Week 8, throwing two picks and no touchdowns, but he rushed for 150 yards and two scores to still deliver big. Fantasy owners should expect Dampier to deliver in his Week 9 favorable matchup.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Kamario Taylor Out for the Season With Toe Injury
Mississippi State star quarterback Kamario Taylor (toe) is set to miss the remainder of the season with the toe injury that has limited his appearances over the last couple of weeks. Taylor could have surgery as early as tomorrow, and is expected to make a full recovery for next season. In his place, freshman quarterback Parker Puckett is expected to resume quarterback duties. Puckett has completed 41-of-64 passes for 368 yards, a touchdown, and two interceptions on the season. The loss of Taylor is significant for Mississippi State, as their offense has struggled tremendously without him.
Source: Pete Thamel
Source: Pete Thamel
Mikey Keene Questionable to Face BYU in Week 9
Arizona State quarterback Mikey Keene (leg) is considered questionable to face BYU on Saturday, according to ESPN's Pete Thamel. The senior Michigan transfer left the win over Kansas State last week with a leg injury after completing 10 of 20 passing attempts for 160 yards. Both Cutter Boley and Jake Fette attempted passes in his absence. According to Thamel, the freshman Fette is expected to earn the start if Keene cannot play in Week 9. Fette has completed four of eight passing attempts for 58 yards in his first collegiate season.
Source: Pete Thamel - ESPN
Source: Pete Thamel - ESPN
Dante Moore Will Not Return for Oregon This Year
Oregon quarterback Dante Moore (head) will not play for the Ducks again this season, according to head coach Dan Lanning. The senior signal-caller has not been cleared to play after suffering a vicious hit to the head in Oregon's game against USC on September 26. He has missed the team's last three games. "If it was up to Dante in any shape, way, he would be out there playing for the guys," Lanning said. "This isn't a selfish decision on Dante's part, saying, 'I don't want to come back, the season doesn't look the way I want it to look.' That's not at all what this is." Moore returned for another year of collegiate action despite being a projected top-five pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, and he is eligible to return for a fifth season. However, he has not made a decision. In 19 games over the last two seasons in Eugene, Moore has thrown for 4,491 yards, 39 touchdowns, and 10 interceptions. He could still be viewed as one of the top quarterback prospects in the 2027 NFL Draft. In his absence, the Ducks will be led by Dylan Railoa, Brock Thomas, or Akili Smith Jr. down the stretch.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Cataurus Hicks a Deep-League Streaming Option in Week 9
Pittsburgh wide receiver Cataurus Hicks has deep-league streaming appeal for his Week 9 matchup against Georgia Tech. The Yellow Jackets are allowing 30.3 points per game, along with 407.6 total yards - 210.4 of those yards are coming on the ground, but the matchup is still very favorable for the wide receiver. Hicks has 31 receptions for 649 yards and five touchdowns this season. He has five or more catches in three straight games. Hicks has tallied 50 or more receiving yards in five straight games and is coming off two straight 100-plus-yard outings, so he's trending up, giving fantasy owners another reason to try him in Week 9.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Javian Mallory Worth Streaming Heading into Favorable Week 9 Test
Miami running back Javian Mallory has served as a secondary option in the team's backfield, but has delivered enough to now be considered a fantasy streaming option for Week 9. Add in a pretty favorable matchup against North Carolina this week and Mallory becomes an even better option. UNC is allowing 372.7 total yards and 20.9 points per game this year, and 154.7 of those total yards are coming on the ground. Mallory has 59 carries this season, but has racked up 444 yards and seven touchdowns. He has 155 rushing yards and four scores over his past two games. Mallory has chipped in three catches for 32 yards this season. The running back is a better fantasy option the deeper a fantasy league is.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Robert Griffin III Interested in Open Baylor Position
Robert Griffin III is reportedly interested in the open Baylor head coach job. He expressed his interest in the job on the Dan Patrick Show on Monday. Griffin starred at Baylor between 2008-11. Griffin racked up 10,366 passing yards and 78 touchdown passes during his time there, while tossing 17 interceptions. He ran for 2,257 yards and 33 touchdowns across 528 attempts as well. Griffin then played in the NFL between 2012-20. Baylor fired Dave Aranda after a 4-3 start to the season and the team's loss to Kansas in Week 8. Since 2022, the Bears have not won over eight games in a single season.
Source: On3
Source: On3
Kewan Lacy to Miss Week 9 with Shoulder Injury
Ole Miss running back Kewan Lacy (shoulder) will miss the team's Week 9 game against Auburn, according to head coach Pete Golding. He dislocated his left shoulder against Texas in Week 8, and now won't be available in Week 9. Lacy has appeared in six games so far, racking up 388 rushing yards and five touchdowns across 78 carries. He has 10 catches for an additional 33 yards. Without Lacy around, the Rebels could rely more on running backs Makhi Frazier and JT Lindsey, plus the legs of quarterback Trinidad Chambliss. The matchup against the Tigers is a favorable one for whoever gets work at RB, as Auburn allows 147.4 rushing yards and 24.1 points per game.
Source: Pete Thamel - ESPN
Source: Pete Thamel - ESPN
Kwazi Gilmer a Solid Streaming Option for Week 9
Nebraska wide receiver Kwazi Gilmer has a solid fantasy outlook for Week 9, when the Cornhuskers take on Washington. The Huskies are giving up 336.1 total yards and 22.7 points per game this season, which sets Gilmer up to possibly deliver at a solid clip. He has 38 receptions for 492 yards and seven touchdowns across seven games so far. Gilmer had a monster 11-catch, 147-yard, two-touchdown game at the beginning of October and has since combined for nine catches, 105 yards and a touchdown, so he's remained involved. Fantasy owners should expect solid results from Gilmer in Week 9, but the matchup doesn't make him a must-add player, and he has the most appeal in deeper setups.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Micah Ford Worth Adding for Favorable Week 9 Matchup
Stanford running back Micah Ford has a favorable matchup coming in Week 9 against Louisville, and that makes him a worthwhile fantasy add or streamer. The Cardinals are allowing 419.9 total yards and 27.4 points per game so far. Louisville has allowed 151 rushing yards per contest, which sets Ford up to possibly shine in Week 9. Ford has 136 rushing attempts on the season, going for 679 yards and eight touchdowns. He's added 20 receptions for 176 more yards. He has combined for 329 rushing yards and 110 receiving yards over the past two contests, so he's also trending up. Add it all together and Ford is a pretty good fantasy option for Week 9, and maybe beyond.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Gio Lopez Still Worth Streaming in Week 9
Wake Forest quarterback Gio Lopez remains a fantasy streaming option for Week 9 despite just a so-so matchup against Virginia. The Cavaliers are surrendering 19.6 points and 326.6 total yards per game, so Lopez might have to work to put together a big fantasy showing. Lopez has been good most of the season, throwing 19 touchdowns to just one interception. He's completed 67.6% of his passes for 1,947 yards, and has at least 225 passing yards in each contest. Lopez has tacked on 253 rushing yards and six touchdowns on 64 total attempts to add even more fantasy value to his name. The matchup might not be pristine, but based on how he's looked this season, fantasy owners should have confidence in Lopez to deliver in Week 9.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Daunte Bacheyie Still a Streaming Option Despite Tougher Week 9 Test
Syracuse tight end Daunte Bacheyie has been a streaming option at a tough position to find consistent production, but he faces a tougher test in Week 9 against SMU. The Mustangs are giving up 303.3 total yards and 21.1 points per game so far, so Bacheyie doesn't have the best outlook. The tight end has 19 catches for 287 yards and four touchdowns this season. He has at least three catches in three straight appearances, but anywhere between 29-97 receiving yards. He hasn't caught a TD over the past two contests either. Bacheyie is involved enough offensively though to still consider as a streaming option for Week 9, even in a bit tougher test.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Donovan Olugbode Trending Up Heading into Favorable Week 9 Matchup
Missouri wide receiver Donovan Olugbode has a favorable fantasy outlook heading into his Week 9 matchup against Arkansas. Olugbode has already been a good fantasy option this season, catching 35 passes for 534 yards and six touchdowns across six contests. He has at least 31 yards in each game, and has 94 and 124 yards over the past two contests. Olugbode had his first game without a touchdown grab in his last appearance, but could get back on track against the Razorbacks. Arkansas is allowing 357.7 total yards and 26.7 points per game this season, giving Olugbode a good outlook in Week 9. He's worth at least considering this coming week based on his season production and the matchup ahead.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Nolan James Jr. a Solid Streaming Option in Favorable Week 9 Test
Notre Dame running back Nolan James Jr. has a pretty favorable matchup in Week 9 against Navy. The Midshipmen are allowing 365.1 total yards and 29.1 points per game so far. James has been trending up over his past two games after combining for 26 carries, 150 yards and three rushing scores in those contests - he's tacked on three catches for 18 yards. James has 13 catches for 105 yards and three touchdowns, plus 81 rushes for 412 yards and six scores this season overall. His Week 9 matchup is favorable enough to try James in more fantasy leagues this week, even with him not dominating the backfield work for the Fighting Irish.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Anthony Colandrea a Deep-League Waiver Option for Week 9
Nebraska quarterback Anthony Colandrea has a solid matchup coming in Week 9 against Washington. Adding in that Colandrea has been a solid fantasy option this season makes the QB a possible deep-league waiver add. He has completed 62.6% of his passes for 1,570 yards and 14 touchdowns so far, while being picked off four times. Colandrea has 334 rushing yards and four scores across 68 attempts as well. He's struggled a bit the past two games, throwing just one TD pass and two interceptions, but making up fantasy points on the ground with a couple of rushing scores and 75 total rushing yards. Washington allows 336.1 total yards and 22.7 points per game so far, setting Colandrea up to put forth a solid fantasy score.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Avery Johnson Day-to-Day with Shoulder Injury
Kansas State quarterback Avery Johnson (shoulder) is day-to-day, according to head coach Collin Klein. Johnson missed Week 8 with the injury, and now his status going forward is up in the air with the day-to-day tag. In six games played, Johnson has completed 63.1% of his passes for 1,301 yards and 10 touchdowns. He also has three interceptions, along with 462 rushing yards and three scores over 51 attempts. Johnson is a dual-threat QB capable of quality fantasy outings, but the injury concern knocks him down a peg or two. Jacob Knuth started for the Wildcats in their loss to Arizona State in Week 8. Colorado is the matchup for Kansas State in Week 9 - the Buffaloes are allowing 391.6 total yards and 30.1 points per game, so the matchup is favorable for whoever starts at QB.
Source: Pete Nakos - On3
Source: Pete Nakos - On3
Caleb Odom Remains Streaming Tight End Option in Week 9
Ole Miss tight end Caleb Odom continues to produce enough on the field to remain a possible waiver wire addition for fantasy teams. Throw in a pretty good matchup against Auburn in Week 9 and Odom has even more streaming appeal. Odom had 59 yards and five catches in Week 8, and he's tallied at least four catches in five straight contests now. The tight end has 26 grabs for 326 yards and two touchdowns this season overall. Auburn is allowing 396.9 total yards and 24.1 points per game so far, so Odom has a chance to contribute and deliver another decent fantasy outing this coming week.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Chase Sowell a Great Streaming Option in Favorable Week 9 Matchup
Penn State wide receiver Chase Sowell is trending up over his past four games and he's got a stellar matchup in Week 9, so he's a possible streaming option to grab off the waiver wire. He has at least four catches and 68 yards in each of his past four contests. Sowell is coming off an 11-catch performance against Michigan - he had 151 yards and a score in that game. Purdue is his Week 9 matchup, and it's a great one, as the Boilermakers are allowing 32.3 points and 413.1 total yards per game so far. Sowell not only has a chance to continue producing on the field, but another season-best game could be coming.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
