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Week 9 is just hours away, and before you set your fantasy lineups, here are 7 key news updates you need to know before kickoff:
#7 Joe Flacco plans to start. This is massive for Ja’Marr Chase. Chase has an NFL record 54 targets over the past 3 weeks with Flacco. Tee Higgins also moves into Top-30 WR range with Flacco active...
#6 Jacoby Brissett will start. But Kyler Murray could be mixed in if active. Either way, this is great news for Trey McBride, he’s scored 25.3 fantasy points in 2 games with Brissett...
#5 Hassan Haskins was placed on IR (hamstring). He’ll miss at least four games. This clears the runway even more for Kimani Vidal’s workhorse role, he handled 24 touches last week with Haskins out...
#4 Travis Hunter avoided long-term knee damage. That’s the good news, but there’s still no clear return timeline. Add Parker Washington if he’s available in your league...
#3 Alvin Kamara + Rashid Shaheed are both expected to play. Shaheed earned a 27% target share once QB Tyler Shough took over last week. Both Kamara and Shaheed are viable FLEX options today...
#2 Cooper Kupp is unlikely to play. He’s dealing with both heel and hamstring issues. Rookie WR Tory Horton is worth a stash...
#1 Cardinals expected to use three RBs today. Coach Gannon said Bam Knight will start, but all three backs will rotate. Emari Demercado returns from injury and should handle passing downs...
That’s all for today, go lock in those final lineups.
— Sal
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