There are plenty of high-upside receivers to consider pairing with top running backs on the board for Week 9. Daily Fantasy NFL prices are via FanDuel.
QB: Joe Burrow vs. LV ($7,900)
The scoring output for Joe Burrow has gone down the past two games, but he knows this week is “must-win” territory and should be laser-sharp for a home matchup with the Raiders. Las Vegas just allowed Patrick Mahomes to get on track, and Burrow has the firepower to put up numbers. If the Bengals are going to make a push for the NFL postseason, a lot is riding on Burrow’s right arm this Sunday.
RB: Kyren Williams @ SEA ($8,900)
With a touchdown in every game this season, Kyren Williams is as good of a bet as anyone to hit paydirt in Week 9 for a potential shootout at Seattle. The focus the Seahawks must put on Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua outside could create favorable looks for Williams, a weapon we know Sean McVay loves getting involved in scoring territory.
RB: Bijan Robinson vs. DAL ($8,500)
After a relatively slow start to his 2024 campaign, Bijan Robinson has scored in each of the past three games with 20+ fantasy points in each outing. The Cowboys are vulnerable on the ground and have given up the third-most fantasy points to opposing running backs. We just watched 49ers running back Isaac Guerendo break chunk runs last Sunday night, and Bijan has a good opportunity to house one for Atlanta.
WR: DJ Moore @ ARI ($6,600)
DJ Moore has been held to 27 yards or fewer in three of his past four games, so there’s a low floor here. However, as the Bears offense looks to get on track, Caleb Williams might be looking Moore’s way early and often—and the star receiver can break a tackle or two to create a big play at any moment.
WR: Courtland Sutton @ BAL ($6,000)
The predictable bounce-back effort for Courtland Sutton led to eight receptions for 100 yards versus the Panthers. Next up is a Ravens defense that’s 31st in the league in fantasy points allowed to receivers. If Denver has trouble slowing down Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry, they might be forced to pass—with double-digit targets heading Sutton’s way again.
WR: Keon Coleman vs. MIA ($6,000)
Over the past two games, Keon Coleman has caught nine passes for 195 yards and touchdown—and he’s looked extremely explosive while doing so. Buffalo can put more and more on the rookie’s plate as the season progresses, and look for him to do much more damage after the Dolphins held him to no catches (one target) back in Week 2.
TE: Kyle Pitts vs. DAL ($6,000)
Somewhat quietly, Kyle Pitts has caught fire for the Falcons, with 65+ yards in each of his past four games and two touchdowns last week at Tampa Bay. On paper, they were all difficult matchups for his position, and things will lighten up versus a Cowboys defense that was just torched by George Kittle.
FLEX: Jalen Tolbert @ ATL ($5,900)
You should consider riding with CeeDee Lamb as a high-priced option in Week 9 lineups, but Jalen Tolbert is a good value play in a game where the Cowboys might need to put up points. Dak Prescott is going to let it rip indoors at the Falcons, and Tolbert has three games with double-digit fantasy points this year.
D/ST: Bengals vs. LV ($4,000)
The must-win talk from Cincinnati also extends to the defense. They’re taking on a Raiders offense that’s allowed at least one sack and one turnover in every game this season. It would be highly disappointing if the Bengals don’t continue that streak.
Remaining salary: $200
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Other recommended Week 9 options
QB: Derek Carr @ CAR ($7,000)
RB: Jahmyr Gibbs @ GB ($8,600)
RB: Tyrone Tracy vs. WAS ($6,200)
WR: Puka Nacua @ SEA ($8,100)
WR: Romeo Doubs vs. DET ($6,300)
TE: Evan Engram @ PHI ($6,400)