👉 TAP TO SAVE 50% WITH CODE SPRING
X
Lost password?

Don't have an account?
Gain Access Now

X

Receive free daily analysis

NFL
NBA
NHL
NASCAR
CFB
MLB
MMA
PGA
ESPORTS
BETTING

Already have an account? Log In

X

Forgot Password


POPULAR FANTASY TOOLS

Expert Advice
Articles & Tools
Import Your Leagues
Draft Rankings
Draft Simulator
Compare Any Players
24x7 News and Alerts

Early Week 9 Fantasy Football Rankings and Injury News: Taysom Hill, Saquon Barkley, Aaron Rodgers, Odell Beckham Jr.

Our updated Week 9 fantasy football rankings for 2021 and standard scoring (non-PPR) formats at RB, WR, TE, QB and DEF. Set your optimal fantasy lineups and win.

Welcome to Week 9 RotoBallers. We just got through last week's games, but are back with our early Week 9 fantasy football rankings. The injury news and player updates are coming in quickly this week, so we are already starting up our rankings and analysis for Week 9 of the fantasy football season. As always, we kick things off with a roundup of relevant fantasy football injuries and player news, so let's roll the tape:

Note that quarterbacks, defenses and kickers are all grouped separately towards the bottom. Each of those positions is ranked on their own. This is to allow owners to compare running backs, wide receivers and tight ends for their FLEX spot (without seeing QB, DEF, K mixed in).

And in case you weren't aware, our very own Nick Mariano was ranked #11 overall in 2018 out of ~120 industry experts, and was ranked #9 overall the year before. So be sure to follow his rankings every week!

Editor's Note: The FFPC Baby Gorilla Tournament is now open, featuring a $100,000 grand prize and a $675,450 total prize pool! This 12-team, Tight End Premium contest uses a 20-round draft format, with the overall winners determined by total points scored during Weeks 15–17. Get $25 to use toward your first entry by signing up through our link. Grab your team now! Sign Up Now!

 

Week 9 Rankings for Fantasy Football

You can also see our Week 9 ranks for PPR and Half-PPR scoring.

Last updated on Wednesday 11/3 at 1:00 pm ET:

Tier Rank Player Name Pos
1 1 Cooper Kupp WR
1 2 Jonathan Taylor RB
1 3 Alvin Kamara RB
1 4 Davante Adams WR
1 5 Dalvin Cook RB
1 6 Aaron Jones RB
1 7 Tyreek Hill WR
1 8 Austin Ekeler RB
1 9 Najee Harris RB
2 10 Deebo Samuel WR
2 11 Stefon Diggs WR
2 12 Darrell Henderson Jr. RB
2 13 Ja'Marr Chase WR
2 14 A.J. Brown WR
2 15 Ezekiel Elliott RB
2 16 Travis Kelce TE
2 17 Joe Mixon RB
3 18 Nick Chubb RB
3 19 Diontae Johnson WR
3 20 Justin Jefferson WR
3 21 CeeDee Lamb WR
3 22 Darren Waller TE
3 23 Elijah Mitchell RB
3 24 Cordarrelle Patterson WR
3 25 DeAndre Hopkins WR
3 26 Keenan Allen WR
3 27 Adam Thielen WR
3 28 Robert Woods WR
3 29 D.J. Moore WR
3 30 Damien Harris RB
3 31 Michael Pittman Jr. WR
3 32 Marquise Brown WR
3 33 Michael Carter RB
3 34 Amari Cooper WR
3 35 Mike Williams WR
3 36 Brandin Cooks WR
3 37 Courtland Sutton WR
4 38 Jaylen Waddle WR
4 39 Tee Higgins WR
4 40 Chase Claypool WR
4 41 Khalil Herbert RB
4 42 Zack Moss RB
4 43 DeVante Parker WR
4 44 Chuba Hubbard RB
4 45 Mark Andrews TE
4 46 Chase Edmonds RB
4 47 Emmanuel Sanders WR
4 48 Myles Gaskin RB
4 49 Jerry Jeudy WR
4 50 Cole Beasley WR
4 51 Dallas Goedert TE
5 52 Darrel Williams RB
5 53 James Robinson RB
5 54 Melvin Gordon III RB
5 55 Mike Gesicki TE
5 56 Josh Jacobs RB
5 57 Boston Scott RB
5 58 Marvin Jones Jr. WR
5 59 Jarvis Landry WR
5 60 Kyle Pitts TE
5 61 Tyler Boyd WR
5 62 Jamison Crowder WR
5 63 James Conner RB
5 64 Javonte Williams RB
5 65 Jakobi Meyers WR
5 66 Devontae Booker RB
5 67 Kadarius Toney WR
5 68 Christian Kirk WR
5 69 Hunter Renfrow WR
5 70 Dalton Schultz TE
5 71 Van Jefferson WR
5 72 Tony Pollard RB
5 73 Jeremy McNichols RB
5 74 Darnell Mooney WR
6 75 Corey Davis WR
6 76 DeVonta Smith WR
6 77 AJ Dillon RB
6 78 Devin Singletary RB
6 79 A.J. Green WR
6 80 Rashod Bateman WR
6 81 Mike Davis RB
6 82 Allen Robinson II WR
6 83 Marquez Callaway WR
6 84 Hunter Henry TE
6 85 Tyler Higbee TE
6 86 Odell Beckham Jr. WR
6 87 Russell Gage WR
6 88 Bryan Edwards WR
7 89 Zach Ertz TE
7 90 D'Ernest Johnson RB
7 91 Julio Jones WR
7 92 Randall Cobb WR
7 93 Nyheim Hines RB
7 94 Carlos Hyde RB
7 95 Tim Patrick WR
7 96 Nelson Agholor WR
7 97 Tajae Sharpe WR
7 98 Mecole Hardman WR
7 99 George Kittle TE
7 100 Tyler Conklin TE
7 101 Laviska Shenault Jr. WR
7 102 Robby Anderson WR
7 103 Nico Collins WR
7 104 Jamal Agnew WR
7 105 Jared Cook TE
7 106 Dan Arnold TE
7 107 K.J. Osborn WR
7 108 Kenneth Gainwell RB
7 109 Rondale Moore WR
7 110 Pat Freiermuth TE
7 111 Zach Pascal WR
8 112 Devonta Freeman RB
8 113 David Johnson RB
8 114 C.J. Uzomah TE
8 115 Ty Johnson RB
8 116 Brandon Aiyuk WR
8 117 Jordan Howard RB
8 118 Michael Gallup WR
8 119 Mo Alie-Cox TE
8 120 Tre'Quan Smith WR
8 121 Cole Kmet TE
8 122 Latavius Murray RB
8 123 Samaje Perine RB
8 124 Quez Watkins WR
8 125 Kenyan Drake RB
8 126 Adrian Peterson RB
8 127 Phillip Lindsay RB
8 128 Mark Ingram II RB
8 129 Kendrick Bourne WR
8 130 Elijah Moore WR
8 131 Allen Lazard WR
8 132 Evan Engram TE
9 133 Salvon Ahmed RB
9 134 David Njoku TE
9 135 Cedrick Wilson Jr. WR
9 136 Sony Michel RB
9 137 Gabriel Davis WR
9 138 Byron Pringle WR
9 139 Darius Slayton WR
9 140 Jonnu Smith TE
9 141 Tommy Sweeney TE
9 142 Rex Burkhead RB
9 143 Alexander Mattison RB
9 144 Jalen Reagor WR
9 145 Austin Hooper TE
9 146 Marquez Valdes-Scantling WR
9 147 Brandon Bolden RB
9 148 Olamide Zaccheaus WR
9 149 Derrick Gore RB
9 150 JaMycal Hasty RB
9 151 Damien Williams RB
9 152 Albert Okwuegbunam TE
9 153 Kenny Golladay WR
10 154 Sammy Watkins WR
10 155 Hayden Hurst TE
10 156 Jerick McKinnon RB
10 157 Keelan Cole Sr. WR
10 158 Anthony Firkser TE
10 159 Deonte Harris WR
10 160 Demarcus Robinson WR
10 161 Marlon Mack RB
10 162 Justin Jackson RB
10 163 Rashard Higgins WR
10 164 Jalen Guyton WR
10 165 Danny Amendola WR
10 166 Blake Jarwin TE
10 167 Nick Westbrook-Ikhine WR
10 168 Demetric Felton WR
10 169 Equanimeous St. Brown WR
10 170 James Washington WR
11 171 Kyle Juszczyk RB
11 172 Rhamondre Stevenson RB
11 173 Adam Trautman TE
11 174 Jack Doyle TE
11 175 Jordan Akins TE
11 176 Royce Freeman RB
11 177 Josh Reynolds WR
11 178 Marcedes Lewis TE
11 179 Dante Pettis WR
11 180 John Ross WR
11 181 Tommy Tremble TE
11 182 Mack Hollins WR
11 183 Braxton Berrios WR
11 184 Christian Blake WR
11 185 Chris Conley WR
11 186 Le'Veon Bell RB
11 187 Anthony Schwartz WR
11 188 Donald Parham Jr. TE
11 189 Ty'Son Williams RB
11 190 Scottie Phillips RB
11 191 Ross Dwelley TE
11 192 Kenny Stills WR
11 193 Ameer Abdullah RB
11 194 Ray-Ray McCloud WR
11 195 Josiah Deguara TE
12 196 Brevin Jordan TE
12 197 Chester Rogers WR
12 198 Joshua Palmer WR
12 199 Marquise Goodwin WR
12 200 Denzel Mims WR
12 201 Noah Brown WR
12 202 Kyle Rudolph TE
12 203 Geoff Swaim TE
12 204 Elijhaa Penny RB
12 205 Benny Snell Jr. RB
12 206 Foster Moreau TE
12 207 Ty Montgomery RB
12 208 Chris Moore WR
12 209 La'Mical Perine RB
12 210 Marcus Johnson WR
12 211 Tyler Kroft TE
12 212 MyCole Pruitt TE
12 213 Kendall Hinton WR
12 214 Mohamed Sanu Sr. WR
12 215 Harrison Bryant TE
12 216 Ashton Dulin WR
13 217 C.J. Ham RB
13 218 Kalen Ballage RB
13 219 N'Keal Harry WR
13 220 Amari Rodgers WR
13 221 Devin Duvernay WR
13 222 Josh Gordon WR
13 223 Ian Thomas TE
13 224 Jesse James TE
13 225 Albert Wilson WR
13 226 Trey Sermon RB
13 227 Zay Jones WR
13 228 Dontrell Hilliard RB
13 229 Ryan Griffin TE
13 230 Larry Rountree III RB
13 231 Josh Oliver TE
13 232 Durham Smythe TE
13 233 Ryan Nall RB
13 234 Adam Shaheen TE
13 235 Devine Ozigbo RB
13 236 Chris Herndon IV TE
13 237 Gary Brightwell RB
13 238 Johnny Stanton RB
13 239 Wayne Gallman Jr. RB
13 240 Alex Armah Jr. RB
13 241 Greg Ward WR
13 242 Anthony McFarland Jr. RB
13 243 Dare Ogunbowale RB
13 244 Keith Smith RB
13 245 Trenton Cannon RB
13 246 Patrick Laird RB
13 247 Jakob Johnson RB
13 248 Trayveon Williams RB
14 249 Artavis Pierce RB
14 250 John Kelly RB
14 251 Reggie Gilliam RB/TE
14 252 Joshua Kelley RB
14 253 Jalen Richard RB
14 254 Mike Boone RB
14 255 Josh Allen QB
14 256 Matthew Stafford QB
14 257 Lamar Jackson QB
14 258 Patrick Mahomes II QB
14 259 Dak Prescott QB
14 260 Justin Herbert QB
14 261 Joe Burrow QB
14 262 Buddy Howell RB
14 263 Jalen Hurts QB
14 264 Derek Carr QB
14 265 Jonathan Ward RB
14 266 Kirk Cousins QB
14 267 Kyler Murray QB
14 268 Tua Tagovailoa QB
15 269 Taysom Hill QB
15 270 Daniel Jones QB
15 271 Ryan Tannehill QB
15 272 Carson Wentz QB
15 273 Teddy Bridgewater QB
15 274 Tyrod Taylor QB
15 275 Matt Ryan QB
15 276 Jimmy Garoppolo QB
15 277 Jordan Love QB
15 278 Mac Jones QB
15 279 Colt McCoy QB
15 280 Mike White QB
15 281 Justin Fields QB
15 282 Sam Darnold QB
15 283 Ben Roethlisberger QB
15 284 Baker Mayfield QB
15 285 Trevor Lawrence QB
15 286 Trevor Siemian QB
15 287 Davis Mills QB
15 288 P.J. Walker QB
15 289 Tyler Bass K
15 290 Justin Tucker K
15 291 Matt Gay K
15 292 Nick Folk K
15 293 Harrison Butker K
15 294 Greg Zuerlein K
15 295 Matt Prater K
15 296 Mason Crosby K
15 297 Buffalo Bills DST
15 298 Daniel Carlson K
15 299 Evan McPherson K
15 300 Graham Gano K
15 301 Michael Badgley K
15 302 New Orleans Saints DST
15 303 Indianapolis Colts DST
15 304 Greg Joseph K
15 305 New England Patriots DST
15 306 Pittsburgh Steelers DST
15 307 Los Angeles Rams DST
15 308 Randy Bullock K
15 309 Younghoe Koo K
15 310 Chase McLaughlin K
15 311 Dustin Hopkins K
15 312 Robbie Gould K
15 313 Dallas Cowboys DST
16 314 Arizona Cardinals DST
16 315 Chris Boswell K
16 316 Joey Slye K
16 317 Zane Gonzalez K
16 318 Miami Dolphins DST
16 319 Carolina Panthers DST
16 320 Jason Sanders K
16 321 San Francisco 49ers DST
16 322 Las Vegas Raiders DST
16 323 Cincinnati Bengals DST
16 324 Brandon McManus K
16 325 Jake Elliott K
16 326 Brian Johnson K
16 327 Baltimore Ravens DST
16 328 Los Angeles Chargers DST
16 329 Cairo Santos K
16 330 Ka'imi Fairbairn K
16 331 Cleveland Browns DST
16 332 Matt Ammendola K
16 333 Matthew Wright K
16 334 Chicago Bears DST
16 335 Philadelphia Eagles DST
16 336 Green Bay Packers DST
16 337 New York Giants DST
16 338 Houston Texans DST
16 339 Minnesota Vikings DST
16 340 Denver Broncos DST
16 341 Atlanta Falcons DST
16 342 New York Jets DST
16 343 Kansas City Chiefs DST
16 344 Tennessee Titans DST
16 345 Jacksonville Jaguars DST


Download Our Free News & Alerts Mobile App

Like what you see? Download our updated fantasy football app for iPhone and Android with 24x7 player news, injury alerts, rankings, starts/sits & more. All free!

More Weekly Lineup Prep


Check out all of RotoBaller's fantasy football rankings. Staff rankings are updated regularly for all positions and include standard formats, PPR scoring, tiered rankings and dynasty leagues.




POPULAR FANTASY TOOLS

Expert Advice
Articles & Tools
Import Your Leagues
Draft Rankings
Draft Simulator
Compare Any Players
24x7 News and Alerts

REAL-TIME FANTASY NEWS

Cal Raleigh

Scratched From Lineup, No Reason Given
Ronald Acuña Jr.

Ronald Acuna Jr. Exits with Left Hamstring Tightness
Anthony Edwards

Remains Week-to-Week
Joel Embiid

Available for Game 7 Against Celtics
Paul George

Cleared to Play Saturday
Jonathan Isaac

Remains Doubtful on Injury Report
Kevin Huerter

Uncertain for Sunday
Brandon Ingram

Listed as Questionable for Sunday's Game 7
Franz Wagner

Won't Be Available for Game 7
Jayson Tatum

Won't Play in Saturday's Game 7
Owen Tippett

Unlikely to Play Saturday
Jonas Brodin

to Miss Game 1 Against Avalanche
Nikita Zadorov

Played Through Torn MCL in Playoffs
Connor McDavid

Played With Fractured Foot Against Ducks
Alexander Nikishin

a Game-Time Call Saturday
Nikolaj Ehlers

Expected to Play Saturday
Jayson Tatum

Added to Injury Report as Questionable
Greg Dulcich

Carries Breakout Potential into 2026
Kaelon Black

Well-Positioned for Dynasty Success Following NFL Draft
J'Mari Taylor

Can J'Mari Taylor Break Through Crowded Running Back Depth Chart in Jacksonville?
Eli Raridon

Dynasty Stock Rising Following NFL Draft
Michael Trigg

Facing Uphill Battle for a Roster Spot in Dallas
Matthew Hibner

Is Matthew Hibner the Tight End of the Future in Baltimore?
Seth McGowan

Likely to be RB3 to Begin his Rookie Season
Caleb Douglas

a Low-Upside Dynasty Stash Competing for a Role in Miami
Francis Mauigoa

Giants "Comfortable" With Francis Mauigoa's Back
Jermod McCoy

Raiders Optimistic About Jermod McCoy's Chances of Playing This Year
Deonte Banks

Giants Decline to Pick Up Deonte Banks' Fifth-Year Option
Zavion Thomas

Is Zavion Thomas' Dynasty Value Being Overinflated by Unexpected Draft Capital?
Justice Hill

Role in Question After NFL Draft
Alperen Sengün

Alperen Sengun Finishes Series with Double-Double Effort
Audric Estimé

Audric Estime Buried on Saints' Depth Chart
LeBron James

Leads Lakers Past Rockets in Game 6
Scottie Barnes

Anchors Both Ends in Game 6 Victory
Jarquez Hunter

Unlikely to See a Significant Usage Spike in Second Season
Evan Mobley

Shines Despite Game 6 Overtime Loss
Kyren Williams

and Blake Corum Could See a 50/50 Split in 2026
RJ Barrett

Hits Clutch Three to Force Game 7
Paolo Banchero

Struggles with Shot in Game 6 Loss
Cade Cunningham

Carries Pistons to Decisive Game 7
CJ McCollum

Hawks Plan to Bring Back CJ McCollum
Yandy Díaz

Yandy Diaz Leaves With Side Tightness, Considered Day-to-Day
Jacob Misiorowski

Leaves Start Early on Friday With Hamstring Cramp
Austin Reaves

Starting Friday Night
Brandon Nimmo

Aggravates Hamstring, Pulled Early on Friday
Luke Kennard

Lakers Hope to Retain Luke Kennard in Free Agency
Dillon Brooks

Suns Want to Keep Dillon Brooks Long-Term
Jamal Shead

Joins Starting Lineup Friday
Ryan Helsley

Placed on Injured List With Elbow Inflammation
Dylan Holloway

Signs Five-Year Extension With Blues
Barrett Hayton

Jack McBain Iffy for Friday
Logan Stanley

a Game-Time Decision Friday
Viktor Arvidsson

Ruled Out Friday
TB

Nicholas Paul Set to Return Friday
Charle-Edouard D'Astous

Ready for Action Friday
Victor Hedman

to Be an Option "Really Soon"
Ja'Marr Chase

Is Ja'Marr Chase the Obvious Dynasty WR1 Entering 2026?
Javonte Williams

Can Javonte Williams Replicate 2025 Success in 2026?
Terry McLaurin

is Well-Positioned to Rebound in 2026
Justin Herbert

Dynasty Value Rising Following Offseason Overhaul in Los Angeles
Tee Higgins

Is Tee Higgins a Top-24 Dynasty Wide Receiver?
Ryan Pepiot

to Miss the Rest of the Season, Scheduled for Hip Surgery
Brandon Woodruff

Goes on Injured List With Shoulder Inflammation
Nico Hoerner

Leaves Friday's Game Early With Neck Tightness
Jack Della Maddalena

Returns At UFC Perth
Carlos Prates

Set For UFC Perth Main Event
Quillan Salkilld

Set For Co-Main Event
Beneil Dariush

An Underdog At UFC Perth
Steve Erceg

Looks To Win Back-To-Back Fights
Tim Elliott

Looks For His Third Consecutive Win
Ollie Schmid

Set For His UFC Debut
Marwan Rahiki

Looks To Remain Undefeated
Wyatt Langford

Suffers Setback With Forearm Injury
Brandon Woodruff

to Get Some Time Off
Nikita Chibrikov

Recovering From Core-Muscle Surgery
WPG

Elias Salomonsson Out 5-6 Months After Shoulder Surgery
Radko Gudas

Remains Out Thursday
Tyler Myers

Scratched on Thursday
Michael Bunting

Arttu Hyry Unavailable Thursday, Michael Bunting Makes Postseason Debut
Bobby Brink

to Sit Out Thursday's Game 6
Jonas Brodin

Will Miss Game 6 Against Stars
Michael Harris II

Could be Forced to the Injured List
Luis Robert Jr.

Officially Placed on Injured List
Clayton Keller

Sets Up Two Goals Wednesday Night
Brandon Nimmo

Leaves Wednesday's Game With Hamstring Tightness
MLB

Phillies-Giants Postponed on Wednesday Due to Rain
MLB

Orioles-Astros Game Postponed Due to Inclement Weather on Wednesday
Gary Woodland

Riding Momentum Into Cadillac Championship
Jordan Spieth

Brings Boom-or-Bust Potential to Cadillac Championship
Adam Scott

Looks Poised for Another Strong Finish at Doral
Maverick McNealy

Needs Approach Game to Click at Doral
George Springer

Being Activated From Injured List, Won't Start on Wednesday
Wyatt Langford

Expected to be Activated on Saturday
Garrett Crochet

Goes on Injured List With Shoulder Inflammation
CFB

Jameson Williams Files Lawsuit Against NCAA, SEC, Big Ten
Junior Caminero

Back in Wednesday's Lineup After Injury Scare
Harry Hall

Volatility Continues at Cadillac Championship
Tommy Fleetwood

Looks to Rebound at Trump National Doral
Pierceson Coody

a Risky Value Play at Cadillac Championship
Akshay Bhatia

Offers Upside with Risk at Cadillac Championship
Justin Thomas

a Scary Proposition at Cadillac Championship
Scottie Scheffler

The Leading Favorite at Cadillac Championship
Collin Morikawa

Still a Smash Play at Cadillac Championship
Viktor Hovland

Showed at Augusta He Can Finish Well
Sepp Straka

Attempting to Finish Better in Miami
PGA

J.J Spaun Enduring Roller Coaster Start to 2026
Min Woo Lee

Seeks to Make Adjustments at Cadillac Championship
Max Homa

May Struggle at Old Doral This Weekend
Ben Griffin

Rebounds From Rough Stretch as Miami Looms
Shane Lowry

Searching For Answers at Cadillac Championship
Russell Henley

Daunting Test at Doral Likely Not a Place For Russell Henley
Justin Rose

Returns to Action After Finishing Third at Masters Tournament
Hideki Matsuyama

Has The Approach Game to Win at Cadillac Championship
Junior Caminero

Suffers Jaw Contusion on Tuesday, Considered Day-to-Day
CFB

Brendan Sorsby Facing Potential Permanent Loss of Eligibility
Carson Hocevar

Scores his First Career NASCAR Cup Series Victory at Talladega
Chris Buescher

Misses out on Winning at Talladega by Finishing Second
Alex Bowman

Earns First Top-Five Finish at Talladega Since Returning From Injury
Chase Elliott

Scores A Fourth-Place Finish at Talladega
Zane Smith

Nabs First Top-Five Finish of the 2026 Season at Talladega
CFB

Texas Tech Quarterback Brendan Sorsby Enters Rehab
Youssef Zalal

Suffers Unanimous-Decision Loss
Aljamain Sterling

Wins Back-To-Back Fights
Norma Dumont

Drops Decision At UFC Vegas 116
Joselyne Edwards

Scores Upset Win
Alexander Hernandez

Gets Dominated
Alexander Hernandez

Rafa Garcia Dominates Alexander Hernandez
Adrian Luna Martinetti

Unsuccessful In His UFC Debut
Davey Grant

Gets Back In The Win Column
RANKINGS
C
1B
2B
3B
SS
OF
SP
RP

RANKINGS

QB
RB
WR
TE
K
DEF