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Fantasy Football 2020 Week 9 Rankings: Who to start and sit

By Scott Edwards

JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 18: Matthew Stafford #9 of the Detroit Lions attempts a pass during the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at TIAA Bank Field on October 18, 2020 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)
JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 18: Matthew Stafford #9 of the Detroit Lions attempts a pass during the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at TIAA Bank Field on October 18, 2020 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images) /
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BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – NOVEMBER 01: Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger #7 of the Pittsburgh Steelers looks to pass the ball against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on November 01, 2020 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – NOVEMBER 01: Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger #7 of the Pittsburgh Steelers looks to pass the ball against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on November 01, 2020 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) /

Start: 

Ben Roethlisberger, PIT, @ DAL

Ben Roethlisberger has been a streaky fantasy quarterback this season for owners. His numbers haven’t necessarily been popping off the chart despite the Pittsburgh Steelers sitting at 7-0.

This is the week to trust Big Ben again, however, as a matchup with the Dallas Cowboys could see Roethlisberger deliver his most impressive stat line of the season to this point.

Matthew Stafford, DET, @ MIN

The Detroit Lions have continued to be a decent contributor to fantasy football teams this season and it should be Matthew Stafford’s best chance to shine.

While we know little to nothing at this point about Kenny Golladay’s injury, we do know that Stafford will have to throw and have an easy time doing it again vs. the Minnesota Vikings. Fire him up this week.

Sit:

Lamar Jackson, BAL, @ IND

We have got to the point where Lamar Jackson may no longer be a must-start. Following a difficult matchup with the Pittsburgh Steelers, Jackson showed he can not throw his way into fantasy relevance.

Now, a match with a defense in the Indianapolis Colts who may be just as good, if not better. If you can find a different option, do it.

Matt Ryan, ATL, vs. DEN

Matt Ryan, much like Ben Roethlisberger, has been a streaky play for teams this year. With the chance that he is without Calvin Ridley this week, he has a tough matchup ahead in the Denver Broncos. If Ridley does play, then Ryan is a far better option than without the Alabama-product.

The Broncos were burned early against the Los Angeles Chargers last week but calmed it down in the second half, making it clear that they have the defense to win any game. Beware of Ryan this week.

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