2026 Season · Week 9

Week 9 Start/Sit

Every Week 9 lineup call in one place — must-starts, matchup-based sits, and deep-league sleepers. Toggle your scoring format to reweight projections instantly.

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Must-Start / Start

Joe BurrowQB · CIN vs LVSmash

Bottom-5 defense at the position. Chase the smash spot.

Start

25.1

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Bo NixQB · DEN vs LVSmash

Bottom-5 defense at the position. Chase the smash spot.

Start

24.3

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Ja'Marr ChaseWR · CIN vs LVGreat

Elite talent in a green-light matchup. Lock in the ceiling.

Must Start

21.0

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De'Von AchaneRB · MIA vs CARSmash

Bottom-5 defense at the position. Chase the smash spot.

Start

20.8

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Justin JeffersonWR · MIN vs LARNeutral

You didn't draft them to bench them. Play the studs.

Must Start

19.3

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Bijan RobinsonRB · ATL vs LACTough

You didn't draft them to bench them. Play the studs.

Must Start

18.7

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Puka NacuaWR · LAR vs NONeutral

You didn't draft them to bench them. Play the studs.

Must Start

17.7

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Saquon BarkleyRB · PHI vs HOUTough

You didn't draft them to bench them. Play the studs.

Must Start

17.5

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Tyreek HillWR · MIA vs CARSmash

Bottom-5 defense at the position. Chase the smash spot.

Start

17.5

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Malik NabersWR · NYG vs DETNeutral

You didn't draft them to bench them. Play the studs.

Must Start

17.4

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CeeDee LambWR · DAL vs LACTough

You didn't draft them to bench them. Play the studs.

Must Start

17.3

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Christian McCaffreyRB · SF vs DENTough

You didn't draft them to bench them. Play the studs.

Must Start

17.0

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Sit / Bench

Tank BigsbyRB · JAX vs SFAvoid

Top-5 defense against the position. Ceiling is capped.

Sit

6.1

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Joe MixonRB · HOU vs PHIAvoid

Top-5 defense against the position. Ceiling is capped.

Sit

9.5

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Ashton JeantyRB · LV vs PITAvoid

Top-5 defense against the position. Ceiling is capped.

Sit

14.2

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Sam LaPortaTE · DET vs NYJAvoid

Top-5 defense against the position. Ceiling is capped.

Sit

10.9

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Jerry JeudyWR · CLE vs DENAvoid

Top-5 defense against the position. Ceiling is capped.

Sit

5.8

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Brian Thomas Jr.WR · JAX vs SFAvoid

Top-5 defense against the position. Ceiling is capped.

Sit

14.3

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Jonathan TaylorRB · IND vs CLEAvoid

Top-5 defense against the position. Ceiling is capped.

Sit

12.5

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A.J. BrownWR · PHI vs HOUTough

Top-5 defense against the position. Ceiling is capped.

Sit

14.1

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Jalen HurtsQB · PHI vs HOUTough

Top-5 defense against the position. Ceiling is capped.

Sit

20.1

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George KittleTE · SF vs DENTough

Top-5 defense against the position. Ceiling is capped.

Sit

11.5

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Sleepers & Flex Plays

Jaxon Smith-NjigbaWR · SEA vs CARSmash

Bottom-5 defense at the position. Chase the smash spot.

Start

13.8

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Jaylen WaddleWR · MIA vs CARSmash

Bottom-5 defense at the position. Chase the smash spot.

Start

12.2

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Joe BurrowQB · CIN vs LVSmash

Bottom-5 defense at the position. Chase the smash spot.

Start

25.1

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Bo NixQB · DEN vs LVSmash

Bottom-5 defense at the position. Chase the smash spot.

Start

24.3

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Stefon DiggsWR · NE vs DALGreat

Bottom-5 defense at the position. Chase the smash spot.

Start

7.9

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Evan EngramTE · DEN vs LVGreat

Bottom-5 defense at the position. Chase the smash spot.

Start

12.0

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Projections apply Rotoupdate's scoring-format-adjusted baseline modified by defense-vs-position (DVP) matchup ratings. Weekly opponents are cross-referenced against DVP; smash spots (top-5 softest) trigger start upgrades, top-5 toughest trigger sits. Refreshed weekly.