Week 9 fantasy football rankings and injury report
Week 9 of the 2026 NFL season runs Nov 3 – Nov 9. Rankings below are matchup-adjusted PPR projections: every player's own weekly baseline moved by the defense he faces and the offense he plays in. The injury section is a contingency board — what each start is worth per week, and who absorbs the touches if he cannot go.
Week 9 takeaways
- Bijan Robinson is the week's top-ranked running back at 20.9 projected points, drawing vs CIN.
- Ja'Marr Chase heads the receiver board at 20.5 projected points.
- Biggest matchup swing: Bijan Robinson gains about 2.2 points on a normal week vs CIN.
- Hardest spot on the slate: Malik Nabers loses roughly 1.7 points @ PHI.
- On bye: PIT, TEN — plan two weeks ahead before you burn FAAB.
Week 9 player rankings by position
Matchup-adjusted PPR projections. Swing is the difference from that player's own normal week.
Quarterback rankings — Week 9
| # | Player | Matchup | Proj | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Patrick Mahomes (KC) | vs NYJ | 25 | +3.5 |
| 2 | Jalen Hurts (PHI) | vs NYG | 24.1 | +2.1 |
| 3 | Joe Burrow (CIN) | @ ATL | 22.4 | +1.2 |
| 4 | Lamar Jackson (BAL) | vs JAX | 21.9 | -1.1 |
| 5 | Josh Allen (BUF) | @ MIN | 21.8 | -1.5 |
| 6 | Jayden Daniels (WAS) | vs LAR | 21.4 | -1.1 |
| 7 | Baker Mayfield (TB) | @ CHI | 21.1 | +0.6 |
| 8 | Brock Purdy (SF) | vs LV | 19.3 | +1.5 |
| 9 | Caleb Williams (CHI) | vs TB | 18.6 | +0.4 |
| 10 | Bo Nix (DEN) | @ CAR | 18.5 | -0.1 |
| 11 | Jordan Love (GB) | @ NE | 18 | -2 |
| 12 | Trevor Lawrence (JAX) | @ BAL | 17.2 | +0.1 |
Running back rankings — Week 9
| # | Player | Matchup | Proj | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bijan Robinson (ATL) | vs CIN | 20.9 | +2.2 |
| 2 | Saquon Barkley (PHI) | vs NYG | 19.7 | +1.8 |
| 3 | Jahmyr Gibbs (DET) | @ MIA | 18.8 | +1.4 |
| 4 | Christian McCaffrey (SF) | vs LV | 16.4 | +1.2 |
| 5 | Jonathan Taylor (IND) | vs DAL | 16.3 | +1.8 |
| 6 | De'Von Achane (MIA) | vs DET | 16.1 | +0.1 |
| 7 | Bucky Irving (TB) | @ CHI | 14.6 | +0.4 |
| 8 | Ashton Jeanty (LV) | @ SF | 14.5 | -0.7 |
| 9 | Kyren Williams (LAR) | @ WAS | 14.2 | +1 |
| 10 | Chase Brown (CIN) | @ ATL | 14.1 | +0.7 |
| 11 | Kenneth Walker III (SEA) | vs ARI | 12.2 | +1.3 |
| 12 | Derrick Henry (BAL) | vs JAX | 12.1 | -0.7 |
Wide receiver rankings — Week 9
| # | Player | Matchup | Proj | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ja'Marr Chase (CIN) | @ ATL | 20.5 | +1 |
| 2 | Puka Nacua (LAR) | @ WAS | 18 | +1.3 |
| 3 | Amon-Ra St. Brown (DET) | @ MIA | 17.8 | +1.3 |
| 4 | CeeDee Lamb (DAL) | @ IND | 17.6 | +0 |
| 5 | Justin Jefferson (MIN) | vs BUF | 17.4 | -0.8 |
| 6 | Drake London (ATL) | vs CIN | 16.5 | +1.7 |
| 7 | A.J. Brown (PHI) | vs NYG | 16.1 | +1.5 |
| 8 | Brian Thomas Jr. (JAX) | @ BAL | 15.5 | +0.1 |
| 9 | Malik Nabers (NYG) | @ PHI | 14.5 | -1.7 |
| 10 | Tee Higgins (CIN) | @ ATL | 14.4 | +0.8 |
| 11 | Jaxon Smith-Njigba (SEA) | vs ARI | 14.3 | +1.4 |
| 12 | Nico Collins (HOU) | @ LAC | 13.9 | -1.7 |
Tight end rankings — Week 9
| # | Player | Matchup | Proj | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brock Bowers (LV) | @ SF | 13.2 | -0.7 |
| 2 | George Kittle (SF) | vs LV | 13.1 | +1 |
| 3 | Travis Kelce (KC) | vs NYJ | 12.7 | +1.8 |
| 4 | Sam LaPorta (DET) | @ MIA | 12.4 | +0.9 |
| 5 | Trey McBride (ARI) | @ SEA | 11.5 | -1.7 |
| 6 | Mark Andrews (BAL) | vs JAX | 9.9 | -0.6 |
| 7 | Dallas Goedert (PHI) | vs NYG | 9.8 | +0.9 |
| 8 | T.J. Hockenson (MIN) | vs BUF | 9.6 | -0.4 |
| 9 | Evan Engram (DEN) | @ CAR | 9.5 | +0 |
| 10 | Colston Loveland (CHI) | vs TB | 8.3 | +0.2 |
| 11 | Tucker Kraft (GB) | @ NE | 7.7 | -0.9 |
| 12 | Jake Ferguson (DAL) | @ IND | 7.6 | +0 |
Week 9 risers
- Bijan Robinson (RB) vs CIN grades smash spot — worth about 2.2 points above a normal week.
- Saquon Barkley (RB) vs NYG grades good matchup — worth about 1.8 points above a normal week.
- Jonathan Taylor (RB) vs DAL grades smash spot — worth about 1.8 points above a normal week.
- Travis Kelce (TE) vs NYJ grades smash spot — worth about 1.8 points above a normal week.
- Drake London (WR) vs CIN grades smash spot — worth about 1.7 points above a normal week.
- A.J. Brown (WR) vs NYG grades good matchup — worth about 1.5 points above a normal week.
Week 9 fallers
- Malik Nabers (WR) @ PHI grades nightmare — about 1.7 points below a normal week.
- Nico Collins (WR) @ LAC grades nightmare — about 1.7 points below a normal week.
- Trey McBride (TE) @ SEA grades nightmare — about 1.7 points below a normal week.
- Ladd McConkey (WR) vs HOU grades nightmare — about 1.6 points below a normal week.
- Marvin Harrison Jr. (WR) @ SEA grades nightmare — about 1.6 points below a normal week.
- Omarion Hampton (RB) vs HOU grades nightmare — about 1.4 points below a normal week.
Week 9 injury report and contingency plans
What each start is worth per week, and who absorbs the work if he cannot go.
Josh Allen · QB · BUF23.3 pts/week at stake
With Josh Allen out you lose about 23.3 points and there is no obvious in-house replacement — look to the waiver wire rather than the depth chart.
Lamar Jackson · QB · BAL23 pts/week at stake
With Lamar Jackson out you lose about 23 points and there is no obvious in-house replacement — look to the waiver wire rather than the depth chart.
Jayden Daniels · QB · WAS22.5 pts/week at stake
With Jayden Daniels out you lose about 22.5 points and there is no obvious in-house replacement — look to the waiver wire rather than the depth chart.
Jalen Hurts · QB · PHI22 pts/week at stake
With Jalen Hurts out you lose about 22 points and there is no obvious in-house replacement — look to the waiver wire rather than the depth chart.
Patrick Mahomes · QB · KC21.5 pts/week at stake
With Patrick Mahomes out you lose about 21.5 points and there is no obvious in-house replacement — look to the waiver wire rather than the depth chart.
Joe Burrow · QB · CIN21.2 pts/week at stake
With Joe Burrow out you lose about 21.2 points and there is no obvious in-house replacement — look to the waiver wire rather than the depth chart.
Baker Mayfield · QB · TB20.5 pts/week at stake
With Baker Mayfield out you lose about 20.5 points and there is no obvious in-house replacement — look to the waiver wire rather than the depth chart.
Jordan Love · QB · GB20 pts/week at stake
With Jordan Love out you lose about 20 points and there is no obvious in-house replacement — look to the waiver wire rather than the depth chart.
Week 9 bye weeks
PIT · TEN