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Welcome to main slate of Week 9 of the 2026 NFL season, and to our updated fantasy football Week 9 start/sit recommendations chart for all remaining player matchups and all games. Today, we'll look at some tough Week 9 start/sit decisions like Bo Nix, Keenan Allen, and more to see how their matchups project for […]

Hey RotoBallers, the weekend is here, and it's time to scout the waiver wire for some potential pickups to help bolster your fantasy roster. Only the Titans and Steelers are on a bye in Week 9, leaving managers with fewer options to pick up and stream this week. Whether you are taking a chance on […]

Chase McLaughlin keeps turning the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' stalled drives into fantasy points. He enters Week 9 without a missed field goal, but Sunday's road matchup with the Chicago Bears presents a tougher assignment before the Buccaneers take their bye. That leaves a choice between his immediate value and a longer commitment elsewhere. Drew Stevens […]

Welcome back to another deep dive into running back matchups for Week 9! This article has taken on a life of its own, leading me to uncover more info each week in an attempt to find the absolute best spots for backs every week. Last week was largely successful in that we established that Jaylen […]

Here we are, folks, at the official halfway point of the season. The trade deadline is just a few days away, and the entire landscape of the NFL could change with just a few transactions. In this weekly series, I'll highlight five players who could disappoint due to several factors, such as their matchup, team […]

Pittsburgh has the most favorable remaining schedule for wide receivers in this analysis. Houston has the best fantasy-playoff run. Buffalo sits at the opposite end, with a difficult month ahead and two especially tough matchups during Weeks 15–17. The opportunities are different, too. DK Metcalf is coming off a one-catch game, while Luther Burden III […]

Welcome RotoBallers! The "full" Week 9 is just a day away, so it's almost time to set our final lineups. The wide receiver position will once again enter the weekend shorthanded, as DeVonta Smith is set to miss another game, while Emeka Egbuka is considered a game-time decision, which may leave managers shorthanded. Fortunately, our […]

RotoBaller writer Jamie Calandro shares his Week 9 fantasy football lineup rankings for RB, WR, TE, and QB. Last year, Jamie finished as the third-most accurate ranker in the industry among hundreds of other industry experts! This rankings article also includes rankings analysis that will hopefully help you make some tough decisions when it comes […]

Hello RotoBallers! The Week 9 Sunday slate kicks off in just under 24 hours, so now's the perfect time to double-check our fantasy lineups. This weekend, managers will be without two of the most productive RBs in recent weeks, Tony Pollard and Jaylen Warren, who are both on bye. As a result, managers may be […]

Hey RotoBallers! The rest of the Week 9 NFL slate kicks off in under 24 hours, which means it's almost time to set our next round of fantasy lineups. Even though only two teams are on bye, injuries are still leaving managers shorthanded, as DeVonta Smith is set to miss another game while Kyle Monangai […]

Hey RotoBallers! The full Week 9 slate kicks off on Sunday, which means it's almost time to lock in our lineups. Below are our updated TE PPR rankings for Week 9, reflecting recent injuries such as Hunter Henry being deemed questionable and Terrance Ferguson not being cleared to suit up. Our tight end fantasy football rankings for […]

The weekend has arrived, and at RotoBaller HQ, we are back with more weekend rankings. Today, we focus on kickers, and with the Titans and Steelers on bye, fantasy managers have fewer options to stream in Week 9. Our Week 9 kicker rankings will help managers find a streaming kicker option. Below are our updated Week […]

With only the Titans and Steelers on the bye in Week 9, fantasy managers only have a small bye-week crunch to deal with. However, many fantasy teams are dealing with injuries that could make selecting the FLEX option in Week 9 trickier. At RotoBaller HQ, we updated our top 200 Week 9 fantasy football FLEX […]

The Steelers and the Titans are on a bye in Week 9, leaving fantasy managers with fewer options to stream a fantasy defense this week. Our Week 9 defense (D/ST) streamers, starts, and tiered rankings help you decide on which fantasy defense to stream or start this week. In this article, you will find where […]

Week 9 has arrived, and some teams are switching starting quarterbacks because of struggles or injuries. The Eagles will turn to Joe Milton, while the Vikings will roll with Carson Wentz, as Kyler Murray is not expected to play. Shedeur Sanders will also start as Deshaun Watson is likely to miss Week 9 with a […]

We are back for the Week 9 NFL Props article! This week brings another opportunity to capitalize on emerging trends, identify favorable matchups, and find value before the betting market fully adjusts. The mission here is to uncover value on the top player props as the season unfolds. With three weeks in the books, we're... […]

While several games have totals of 51 or 50 points, I'm not looking at any of them this week. Just because they have super high totals doesn't mean we get good betting options. Those games have expectations for scoring, so the betting lines are adjusted to account for that. That often creates artificially juiced lines,... […]

It's my favorite time of the week. We're finally getting a pretty good picture of who's in and who's out this week with the late-week practice reports, and the books are releasing more props for us to sift through. You'll find some star players in here this week, but most of my focus is on […]

Welcome back to our updated fantasy football trade value chart for Week 9 of the 2026 NFL season. In this article, you'll find our updated trade rankings, plus several fantasy football buys and sells, including Rachaad White, Tee Higgins, Chris Olave, and more. Bye weeks are in full swing, and managers have a clear picture […]

Hey RotoBallers! We have another full slate of NFL action in just a few days, which means it's almost time to set our lineups. With the playoff race heating up, every matchup carries even more importance, and finding an edge is crucial to securing a victory. In this piece, we will look at four widely […]

Jared Goff and D'Andre Swift sit close together in the dynasty market, but the offers I'd make for them are different. Goff's seven-game passing production is strong despite a quiet Week 8. Swift's 29-touch night in Seattle was encouraging, though three touchdowns could make this an expensive time to buy. Josh Jacobs is cheaper, with […]

Hey RotoBallers! Another slate of NFL action kicks off in a few days! While most are focused on setting their optimal lineups, managers in an inch may need to cut ties with a full year in order to fill their starting lineup. In this piece, we will look at four underperforming players who are viable […]

Eight weeks into the 2026 season, we have enough matchup data to carry real weight instead of reflecting a handful of fluky early results, which is why sorting the true boom-and-bust candidates for Week 9 matters and can help you separate from your opponent and secure a much-needed victory. Defenses that have consistently held running […]

We're hitting a crucial part of the fantasy football season, where wins become more important than ever, with teams jockeying for playoff positions. Every start-sit call becomes that much more important down the stretch! We do this every week! The goal is to give you the confidence you need to make tough calls, moving a […]

Welcome to Week 9 of our fantasy football breakout candidate piece for the 2026 NFL season. Each week, we'll point you to emerging players who aren't just top pickups but could see their fantasy values surge by the end of the weekend. All players listed in this article are rostered in less than 50% of […]

Hey RotoBallers, we are back with more updated waiver wire advice. It's Week 9, and fantasy managers should scout the waiver wire for players who can help with that playoff push or add a high-upside bench or injury stash. Only the Steelers and Titans are on bye this week, so there are more streamers to […]

Eight weeks into the 2026 NFL season, fantasy managers can see that even the most reliable players aren't immune to a bad matchup. Look at the Chicago running back from last week. At least D'Andre Swift was kind enough to score three touchdowns last week, because otherwise that would have been a miserable fantasy day. […]

Week 9 is here, the last week before the trade deadline. This could be one of the most insane deadline days in NFL history, as there's just the right amount of buyers and sellers on the market. I'm back with another weekly bold predictions article. Week 8's article was a bit of a letdown. Dak […]

Hey RotoBallers! Welcome to the ninth edition of our High-Upside Bench Stashes series. The calendar has turned to November, and it is officially time to start planning for the fantasy football playoffs. This week, we will look at running backs who could hold long-term stash value, along with potential standout rookies and a rookie wide […]

What an interesting array of games we have here in Week 9 of the NFL season. There’s no Buffalo on this slate, no Jacksonville, no Cincinnati, no Chicago Bears, no Bucky Irving, no Bijan Robinson, no Justin Jefferson… where are the stars? I exaggerate a little bit, because we do have strong players at receiver... […]

Week 8 brought stellar quarterback play all around. Cam Ward and Joe Burrow went toe-to-toe to combine for 766 passing yards. Trevor Lawrence was excellent once again. Even Bo Nix was able to duel with Patrick Mahomes II who was completely on his game in his own right. When quarterbacks around the league shine, we […]

Welcome, RotoBallers, to our weekly Start 'em and Sit 'em article! This Week 9 matchups analysis and fantasy football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em piece will hopefully help you make winning lineup decisions every week of the fantasy season.  Week 8 saw some unexpected performances that we called in this very article last week. Michael Wilson […]