NFL 2019 Week 9 Studs and Duds

It is Week 9 and now the fight is to keep your fantasy team relevant. It is easier said than done with bye weeks and injuries, but hey you can do it. But you know we are here for you.

Quarterback, Derek Carr, Oakland Raiders v Detroit Lions
Carr has all his weapons back as Tyrell Williams, Darren Waller and Josh Jacobs are all predicted to be healthy for Week 9. But what is more impressive is Carr’s stats — he is averaging 31.3 pass attempts per game. Last week against the Houston Texans he completed 18-of-30 passes for 285 yards and three touchdowns. This week he gets the Detroit Lions in a game that is expected to be a shoot-out with an over/under of 50.5. And oh yeah, the Lions defense is dead last against the pass giving up an average of 289.7 passing yards per game.

Wide Receiver, DJ Chark, Jacksonville Jaguars v Houston Texans
This game is in London and you are probably starting Chark anyway. But just in case you need some reassurance, here you go. JJ Watt is out and that means the mustached one will have just a little more time to improvise. The Texans are 28th against the pass and fifth against the rush which should cause pause in giving the ball to Leonard Fournette and more reason for Gardner Minshew II to throw (plus there is that added incentive for him to ball out so Nick Foles doesn’t take the job back). Then there is the very real possibility that the neck and shoulder injuries that caused Dede Westbrook to leave last week’s game are still hampering him. So those targets will benefit Chris Conley, but Chark is been Minshew’s safety net, with 61 targets and six touchdowns. Chark is averaging 16.92 yards per reception. That just happens to be the sweet spot of the Texans secondary as they allowed Williams to average 30.3 yard per reception last week, while Hunter Renfrow averaged 22.0.

Tight End, TJ Hockenson, Detroit Lions v Oakland Raiders
Hockenson was good at the beginning of the year, and has been missing since say Week 3. Look for him to be found in fantasy relevance this week. The Raiders are the fourth worst team in covering tight ends. In a game that looks to be a shoot-out, look for the Lions to be smart enough to exploit the Raiders weakness, covering tight ends.

Quarterback, Carson Wentz, Philadelphia Eagles v Chicago Bears
Remember that time when the Bears defense was something to be in awe and wonderment? It feels like it was just last year. This year everyone is running on the Bears defense, but spoiler alert very few quarterbacks are making their money against this defense. In fact quarterbacks are averaging 14 fantasy points against the Bears. No thanks.

Running Back, David Montgomery, Chicago Bears v Philadelphia Eagles
Head coach Matt Nagy says he understands his team needs to run more. And this Sunday the Bears will go up against the team that is the fifth best against the run. Good luck. As long as the Bears keep up this stubborn streak and keep Mitchell Trubisky under center, expect teams to stop the run and dare Trubisky to beat them. It isn’t good for Trubisky, the Bears or any running back named Montgomery.

Wide Receiver, Terry McLaurin, Washington v Buffalo Bills
I like McLaurin no matter who is under center. He has been targeted 46 times for 28 receptions and five touchdowns. He is averaging 16.36 yards per catch and 65.4 yards per game. However, this is a match-up that does not benefit him, again no matter who Washington puts under center. The Bills are third against the pass. And while they got torched by the Philadelphia Eagles last week, expect them to take it out on Washington, who lack the talent that the Eagles have.

Tight End, Mark Andrews, Baltimore Ravens v New England Patriots
Until further notice do not start any wide receivers or tight ends against the New England Patriots. This has been your daily public service announcement. You are welcome.

Defense, Tampa Bay Buccaneers v Seattle Seahawks
This game has the highest over/under at 51. It is in Seattle and the Seahawks are a 6.5 point favorite. The Seahawks offense is 11th in points scored while the Bucs defense is 30th in points allowed. And while the Bucs can argue their defense is first against the rush, they are also 31st against the pass. So…Russell Wilson is rocking a 115.5 passer rating while tossing in 17 touchdowns and one interception. He also has three rushing touchdowns and Tyler Lockett and DK Metcalf. Any of those three have stud potential. The dud will be the Bucs defense.

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