Fantasy Football, Week 9: Best lineup with start/sit advice

DETROIT, MI - OCTOBER 28: Seattle Seahawks running back Chris Carson (32) celebrates a touchdown with Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) during the Detroit Lions game versus the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday October 28, 2018 at Ford Field in Detroit, MI. (Photo by Steven King/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

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MINNEAPOLIS, MN – SEPTEMBER 23: Minnesota Vikings Wide Receiver Adam Thielen (19) warms up before a NFL game between the Minnesota Vikings and Buffalo Bills on September 23, 2018 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota.(Photo by Nick Wosika/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

Adam Thielen, Minnesota Vikings

Stats: 925 receiving yards, 6 touchdowns

Adam Thielen has been such a bright spot for not only the NFL but the Minnesota Vikings. He leads the league in receiving yards, receptions and targets going into a Week 9 tilt against the Detroit Lions and their 19th-ranked defense. The Lions although rank as the seventh best defense against the pass, have allowed 367 yards per game to opposing offenses.

Thielen has become matchup proof this season. In fantasy football all of us analysts talk about how deep the wide receiver position is. Thielen is a perfect example of that this season. Most people more than likely drafted him in the third round or later in this season’s drafts. Top tier running backs still remain the most rare commodity in fantasy football despite the high flying offenses.

Last week against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday Night Football Thielen managed his eighth consecutive 100 yard receiving game. Add in his six touchdown catches and his league-leading numbers and you have found yourself a mid-round gem this year. Thielen did have a costly fumble but his numbers speak for themselves. Thielen hauled in seven balls for 103 yards and a touchdown.

Week 9 don’t be scared away by the Lions’ Darius Slay. The Vikings have way too many receiving options to handle for the Detroit defense to shut down. Thielen will find wiggle room and once again help your fantasy football teams to big wins this weekend. His high volume of 96 targets which is league leading puts him in elite category with Julio Jones, Antonio Brown and Michael Thomas.

Prediction: 10 receptions, 110 receiving yards, 1 touchdown

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