We say “for some” because if you own the up-and-down Mike Evans or the oft-injured Godwin, Brown’s presence figures to only make things more complicated. Fortunately, Tampa has a favorable passing matchup this week against New Orleans, so all three (depending on who’s active) are in play. 

WEEK 9 PPR RANKINGS:Quarterback | Running back | Wide receiver | Tight end | D/ST | Kicker

Now, back to the bad news: Several big-name wide receivers have tough matchups, and while that ultimately doesn’t affect the start/sit statuses of studs like Davante Adams (@ 49ers), DeAndre Hopkins (vs. Dolphins), A.J. Brown (@ Bears), D.J. Moore (@ Chiefs), or Robby Anderson (@ Chiefs), it’s never something you want to see when you set your lineup. Marquise Brown (@ Colts), Christian Kirk (vs. Dolphins), Emmanuel Sanders (@ Buccaneers), Brandon Aiyuk (vs. Packers), and Darius Slayton/Sterling Shepard (@ Washington) are borderline starters who might fall out of your lineup this week, though Aiyuk is likely a safe play with Deebo Samuel (hamstring) still hurting. (Update: Aiyuk has been placed on the COVID list and won’t play in Week 9.)

WEEK 9 STANDARD RANKINGS:Quarterback | Running back | Tight end | D/ST | Kicker

As always, there are plenty of sleepers who can take their places. Tim Patrick (if healthy) and Jerry Jeudy (@ Falcons), Cole Beasley and John Brown (vs. Seahawks), Mike Williams (vs. Raiders), Chase Claypool (@ Cowboys), Marvin Jones (@ Vikings), Russell Gage (vs. Broncos), and Brandin Cooks and Randall Cobb (@ Jaguars) all look good, and the Jaguars WRs (vs. Texans) would also be in good spots if not for the uncertainty surrounding their QB situation. 

WEEK 9 DFS CASH LINEUPS: DraftKings | FanDuel

Going deeper, Allen Lazard (@ 49ers) figures to return this week, but given the matchup, he’s not a great play. A couple of last week’s big performers, Curtis Samuel (@ Chiefs), Corey Davis (vs. Bears), and Mecole Hardman (vs. Panthers), have tough matchups on paper, though matchups rarely matter for the big-play Hardman. If you want to take a boom-or-bust shot on him, you can. 

WEEK 9 DFS TOURNAMENT LINEUPS: DraftKings | FanDuel

Note: Check back all week leading up to kickoff, as we’ll continue to update our WR rankings based on the latest news and injuries. 

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Week 9 Fantasy WR Rankings (Standard)

These rankings are for non-PPR leagues.

WEEK 9 FANTASY: Sleepers | Busts | Start ’em, sit ’em