Week 9 FLEX Rankings for Fantasy Football (RB, WR, TE) - Updates Include Jalen McMillan, Xavier Worthy, Calvin Ridley, Josh Downs, Kareem Hunt, DJ Moore

November 2, 2024

RotoBaller's updated Week 9 FLEX (RB, WR, TE) rankings for fantasy football in 2024. Read the weekend updates for fantasy football FLEX rankings and win more.

The fantasy football playoffs will be here before we know it, so if you need a few wins to secure your spot and are looking for lineup advice, you have come to the right place. We're here to help with our NFL team's updated Week 9 fantasy football FLEX rankings for 2024. Comparing two flex options at different positions can be a tough task, so let's see where key FLEX options like Jalen McMillan, Khalil Shakir, Tank Bigsby, Keenan Allen, Chase Brown, and Cade Otton stand for the upcoming slate.

Our FLEX fantasy football rankings are put together by Nick Mariano. In addition to our staff rankings, below you will also find a summary of the important fantasy football injury news for this week. There are always key injuries to keep track of, so be sure to check back until kickoff.

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Week 9 FLEX Fantasy FootballNews and Injuries

• Puka Nacua Will Try To Play On Sunday
• Tyler Boyd Likely To Suit Up On Sunday
• Ezekiel Elliott Inactive For Week 9
• Tony Pollard Expected To Face The Patriots
• Amari Cooper Inactive For Week 9
• Brian Robinson Jr. Inactive For Week 9
• Xavier Legette Anticipated To Play On Sunday
• Tank Bigsby Expected To Play Vs. Philadelphia
• Josh Jacobs Expected To Play On Sunday
• Kareem Hunt Returns To Full Practice
• JuJu Smith-Schuster Ruled Out For Week 9
• Josh Downs, Michael Pittman Jr. Off The Injury Report
• Jordan Whittington Questionable With A Shoulder Injury
• Keaton Mitchell Won't Play In Week 9
• Tyjae Spears Ruled Out In Week 9
• Calvin Ridley Off The Injury Report
• Noah Fant Ruled Out For Week 9
• Dallas Goedert Ruled Out For Week 9
• DK Metcalf Ruled Out For Week 9
• Tyrone Tracy Jr. Suiting Up On Sunday
• Tee Higgins Doubtful For Sunday

Week 9 Fantasy Football FLEX Rankings: Top 200

Be sure to bookmark our weekly PPR rankings, Half-PPR rankings, Standard rankings.

Week 9 FLEX Outlooks for Fantasy Football

Khalil Shakir, Buffalo Bills - Fantasy Football Outlook

When the Buffalo Bills added Amari Cooper (wrist) to their roster, there was concern that Khalil Shakir would lose targets. Instead, he's logged seven and 10 targets in back-to-back games, both season-high marks at the time. Shakir has only missed on two targets this season. If he's getting that kind of volume, he's a lock for PPR lineups.

The Miami Dolphins, Shakir's Week 9 opponent, are strong against opposing passing games but weaker against slot receivers. The 24-year-old offers the safest floor of the three Buffalo wide receivers, but Cooper and Keon Coleman have higher ceilings. Cooper is questionable with a wrist injury. Shakir is a flex-worthy wide receiver in PPR formats and slips a little in the non-PPR rankings.

- Andrew Ball, RotoBaller

Tank Bigsby, Jacksonville Jaguars - Fantasy Football Outlook

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Tank Bigsby (ankle) is listed as questionable ahead of the Week 9 matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles. Bigsby has been limited in practice all week due to a lingering ankle issue. Fellow back Travis Etienne Jr. (hamstring) has been limited in practice as well, but is hopeful to get back on the field this week.

If that happens, Bigsby and Etienne would likely split up the workload in the backfield. If one back sits out then the other would see increased snaps and become a viable RB2 for this weekend. Bigsby has done well enough lately that the return of Etienne won't completely destroy his fantasy value.

- Andy Webb, RotoBaller

Raheem Mostert, Miami Dolphins - Fantasy Football Outlook

Miami Dolphins running back Raheem Mostert checks into Week 9 coming off a two-touchdown performance last week versus the Arizona Cardinals. The return of quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (concussion) proved what the offense needed, putting up their highest point total of the season. This week, he gets another great matchup against his division rival, the Buffalo Bills.

While Buffalo's defense has been solid this year, they struggle to defend the run. They have allowed the second most fantasy points to opposing running backs in 2024. Additionally, opposing teams are averaging 4.5 yards per carry against them, and they rank 19th in red zone fantasy points allowed to running backs.

Mostert should get a healthy dose of touches, considering the temperatures are projected to be in the thirties in Orchard Park on Sunday. Mostert should continue to see goal-line touches, making him a flex-play for Week 9. He comes in at RB31 for this week's RotoBaller running back rankings.

- Jake Walker, RotoBaller

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