Each week, Ron Rigney uses Big Guy Fantasy Sports’ Consistency Forecaster tool to help you make the right start/sit call and plan your fantasy football strategy.
Week 9 – NFL Fantasy Start/Sit: QB
QB – Start – Malik Willis – MIA vs. DET
The Lions are letting opposing QBs do whatever they want, giving up the most points to the position. In addition to boatloads of passing yards, Detroit has allowed opposing QBs to rush for 146 yards, which is the tenth most in the league. Willis hasn’t been consistent, but with the talent he has to work with, it isn’t surprising. He has two clutch games in his last three tries, and this game should have points on both sides. Willis should be able to collect his fourth clutch game of the season.
Sit – Bryce Young – CAR @ DEN
Did we get the breakout we’ve been waiting for? Or were we wrong? It’s too early to tell. I’m leaning more toward the breakout; however, we can’t ignore the two straight clunkers Young has put up. Over his last two starts, he’s thrown for 352 yards and two touchdowns, with three interceptions. The Broncos will be the third straight tough test for Young, and since it’s on the road, I just don’t trust he gets back on track.
Week 9 – NFL Fantasy Start/Sit: RB
RB – Start – Blake Corum – LAR @ WAS
I don’t love the East Coast road trip the Rams have to take, but the matchup sets up nicely for Corum to be useful in Week 9. I was forced to start him in Week 8, and he rewarded me with a clutch game. With Davante Adams out and the TE room banged up, Corum will keep getting chances on the ground. He won’t help much in the passing game and will likely need a touchdown to pay off this week. I like his end-zone chances, as the Commanders are a bit thin at DT due to injury. Corum is a low-end RB2 and an even stronger FLEX play.
Sit – Omarion Hampton – LAC vs. HOU
Based on where you probably drafted Hampton, you have to start him (I’m in this boat too). However, if you have another option, go with it. The Chargers’ RB is barely a blip on the FLEX radar right now. The Houston defense has been middle of the road against fantasy RBs, but the Chargers haven’t scored a TD since Week 5 and aren’t giving anyone in the fantasy world any confidence. Sit him if you can.
Week 9 NFL Fantasy Start/Sit: WR
WR – Start – Adonai Mitchell – NYJ @ KC
A road game at KC? Not a great matchup. It also doesn’t help that the Chiefs have locked down WRs all season. Mansoor Delane is banged up but practiced in a limited fashion Wednesday and is expected to go, though the shoulder injury could still be a factor. Mitchell has shown flashes of his talent and is coming off a clutch game in which he caught seven balls for 142 yards. It isn’t looking promising for Garrett Wilson to be ready to go by Sunday, so Mitchell and Omar Cooper could be in line for targets in a game where the Jets will have to throw.
Sit – Michael Wilson – ARZ @ SEA
There’s not much to like about this one. Despite Jacoby Brissett being dealt, Wilson is the clear-cut WR1 and will keep seeing targets. The issue is he’s banged up with broken ribs and facing the number one defense in fantasy points allowed at WR. The targets should be there, but I’m not expecting much fantasy production.
Week 9 NFL Fantasy Start/Sit: TE
TE – Start – Greg Dulcich – MIA vs. DET
Two Dolphins in the same article? That’s what happens when you play a defense like Detroit. The Lions are awful against the pass and are by far the worst in football against fantasy tight ends. In four out of the last five games, Dulcich has seen at least five targets, and that should continue this week. I’m also expecting a touchdown, which would be his first of the season. If there was ever a week to believe in Dolphins pass catchers, this is it.
Sit – Dalton Kincaid – BUF @ MIN
Kincaid is actually 57% consistent this season and has two straight clutch games. However, for his career, he’s just 20% (1 for 5) consistent on the road against good defenses. The Bills are on the road against a Vikings team that allows just 3.9 fantasy points to tight ends per game. With Josh Allen at QB, there’s always a chance for Kincaid, but this Minnesota defense is legit, and I’m not expecting a lot of points in this one, especially with the Vikings’ passing attack struggling.
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