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Fantasy Football: 5 bold predictions for Week 9

By Dustin Baker

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - OCTOBER 01: Noah Fant #87 of the Denver Broncos is tackled by Avery Williamson #54 of the New York Jets during the third quarter at MetLife Stadium on October 01, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - OCTOBER 01: Noah Fant #87 of the Denver Broncos is tackled by Avery Williamson #54 of the New York Jets during the third quarter at MetLife Stadium on October 01, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) /
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BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – NOVEMBER 01: Quarterback Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens looks on against the Pittsburgh Steelers at M&T Bank Stadium on November 01, 2020, in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – NOVEMBER 01: Quarterback Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens looks on against the Pittsburgh Steelers at M&T Bank Stadium on November 01, 2020, in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) /

What are five bold fantasy football predictions for Week 9 of the NFL season?

Each week, FanSided offers five bold predictions pertaining to your fantasy football matchups. This is the eighth edition of a series that will accompany you deep into your fantasy postseason travels.

Generally speaking, these fantasy football predictions are based on a 10-team, PPR league perspective. Most of the time, the assertions will apply to all aspects of fantasy football. If some sleepers are honorably mentioned, don’t be upset that the player is considered a sleeper when he may be the best option you have to plug-and-play.

Not all leagues abide by the traditional 10-man format, and some leagues are even more exciting when they’re out-of-the-norm leagues.

For full disclosure, let’s hold ourselves accountable for last week:

  1. Kareem Hunt feasts. Incorrect. The Browns were lifeless, and Hunt had 73 yards from scrimmage. Not a feast.
  2. Drew Brees is not a good fantasy QB1. Draw. Brees scored 19.6 fantasy points.
  3. Bradon Aiyuk is worthy of WR1. Absolutely Correct. Aiyuk tallied 23.1 PPR points.
  4. Jonnu Smith has a Top 3 TE1 day against the Bengals. Incorrect. Smith didn’t do much of anything.
  5. Carson Wentz has a big day. Incorrect. Wentz about 11 points in Week 8.

On to Week 9. Here are five relatively brazen predictions that are associated with Week 9 only. Not all of these projections will be accurate all of the time. Fantasy football dealings are topsy-turvy. Overall, though, let this season-long series serve as a pocketbook to your fantasy strategy.

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