Welcome to our Start em Sit em Wide Receivers for Week 9 article. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll navigate the fantasy football landscape for Week 9, providing you with insights on which wide receivers to start and which ones to consider sitting.
Whether you’re a seasoned fantasy football manager or just getting started, we’ve got you covered with expert analysis to help you make the right decisions for your lineup. So, let’s dive into the strategies and player recommendations that will lead you to fantasy football success in Week 9.
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Must-Starts:
1. CeeDee Lamb – Dallas Cowboys
Last week, I underestimated CeeDee Lamb, and boy, did he prove me wrong! With 12 catches, 14 targets, 158 yards, and two touchdowns against the Rams, he’s a must-start this week. When Lamb faced the Eagles last Christmas, he delivered with 12 grabs for 120 yards and two scores. The Eagles are currently giving up nearly 47 fantasy points per game to wide receivers and have allowed 280 passing yards per game in the last three weeks. Get Lamb in your lineup.
2. Garrett Wilson – New York Jets
Garrett Wilson could shine against the Los Angeles Chargers if the Jets’ offensive line can protect Zack Wilson. The Chargers’ secondary allows 260 passing yards per game, ranking fifth in the league. Wilson had seven catches on 13 targets for 100 yards last week against the Giants. With a 38% target share, he’s a top fantasy option against the Chargers’ defense.
3. Amari Cooper – Dallas Cowboys
It doesn’t matter if it’s PJ Walker or DeShawn Watson under center; Amari Cooper is in for a great matchup against Arizona. The Cardinals have been generous to wide receivers, allowing over 46 fantasy points per game in the last four contests. Cooper accounted for 89 of Walker’s 248 passing yards last week, and he’s poised for success again.
4. DeMario Douglas – New England Patriots
Looking for a sleeper pick? Consider DeMario Douglas, especially with JuJu Smith-Schuster out for the season. The Patriots face a defense that allows the second-most fantasy points to wide receivers. Douglas caught five of seven targets last week, making him a sneaky play.
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Time to Think Twice:
1. Marquise Brown – Baltimore Ravens
Marquise Brown’s fantasy prospects take a hit with Joshua Dos under center against the Cleveland Browns. The Browns’ secondary has been tough, allowing the third-fewest points and receiving yards to wide receivers this season. Despite potential desperation moves due to injuries, consider alternatives to Brown this week.
2. Keenan Allen – Los Angeles Chargers
Temper your expectations for Keenan Allen against the New York Jets. The Jets have allowed just one receiving touchdown to a wide receiver this season. With Austin Eckler likely to be the focal point of the Chargers’ passing game, Allen may not deliver the fantasy points you hope for.
3. DeVonta Smith – Philadelphia Eagles
DeVonta Smith had a strong performance last week, but don’t let that overshadow the Dallas Cowboys’ defense. The Cowboys have been stifling opposing wide receivers, allowing just 220 passing yards per game. Smith’s inconsistency this season makes him a risky play against this formidable defense.
