Hey!
I’m back today to highlight one must-start player at each position for Week 9. These are guys you don’t want sitting on your bench this weekend.
Let’s get into it…
RB: Tyrone Tracy
With Skattebo out for the year, Tracy took over as the Giants lead back, and while his box score looked average, his role was elite.
He played 28 of the final 36 snaps & handled 13 of 16 backfield opportunities.
Now he faces San Francisco, who have been gashed by dual-threat RBs lately. The 49ers allow 15.9 fantasy points per game to RBs. He’s a strong RB2 this week…
TE: Oronde Gadsden
Gadsden has become a Top-5 tight end option this week.
He played 87% of offensive snaps last game & ran routes on nearly every Chargers dropback.
His role is locked in now, Los Angeles barely uses 10 personnel anymore because they finally have a true receiving threat at tight end.
He should be in lineups rest of season, keep starting him…
QB: Caleb Williams
He’s hit a cold stretch (9.3 fantasy points per game the last 2 weeks), but a bounce-back is coming.
Before that dip he ranked QB8 on the year with 20.8 points per game. Now he gets Cincinnati, a defense allowing 22.4 fantasy points to QBs (26th in the NFL).
With a 52.5-point total & a healthy offense, Caleb projects as a Top-8 QB play this week...
WR: Travis Hunter
Hunter just had his breakout game, and it might be the start of something big.
He set career highs in Week 8 with 14 targets, 8 receptions, 101 yards, and a touchdown for 20.1 points.
He played 87% of snaps and ran routes on 90% of dropbacks while earning a 29% target share, and barely played defense.
Now he gets the Raiders, who rank 28th against wide receivers. Start him with confidence as a Top 20 WR…
That’s all for today, make sure these guys are in your lineups for Week 9.
— Sal
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