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Top Fantasy Football Picks for Week 9: Quarterbacks
Fantasy projections are calculated with an algorithm that combines player performance, opponent matchup stats, and player prop totals.
1. Jalen Hurts, Philadelphia Eagles
- Projected DraftKings points: 22 | Salary: $7,800 | Proj. pts. per $1,000: 2.82
- Matchup: vs. Jaguars | Opp. rank vs. QB: 31st | Opp. pts. allowed per game vs. QB: 22.3
- Opp. pass yards allowed per game: 271.1 | Opp. pass TDs allowed: 17
- Hurts pts. per game: 22.5 | Hurts average stats: 220.6 pass YPG, 8 pass TD, 36.4 rush YPG
- Hurts last game (vs. Cincinnati Bengals) | Fantasy points: 35.1 | Game stats: 16-of-20 (80%), 236 yards, 1 TD, 0 INTs; 10 carries, 37 yards, 3 TDs
2. Josh Allen, Buffalo Bills
- Projected DraftKings points: 22 | Salary: $7,700 | Proj. pts. per $1,000: 2.86
- Injury Report: Full Participation In Practice (Hand)
- Matchup: vs. Dolphins | Opp. rank vs. QB: 1st | Opp. pts. allowed per game vs. QB: 10.5
- Opp. pass yards allowed per game: 176.3 | Opp. pass TDs allowed: 5
- Allen pts. per game: 20.6 | Allen average stats: 220.8 pass YPG, 14 pass TD, 25.5 rush YPG
- Allen last game (vs. Seattle Seahawks) | Fantasy points: 20.8 | Game stats: 24-of-34 (70.6%), 283 yards, 2 TDs, 1 INT; 7 carries, 25 yards
- Allen last matchup vs. Miami Dolphins (9/12/2024) | Fantasy points: 9.8 | Game stats: 13-of-19 (68.4%), 139 yards, 1 TD, 0 INTs
3. Lamar Jackson, Baltimore Ravens
- Projected DraftKings points: 21.8 | Salary: $8,000 | Proj. pts. per $1,000: 2.73
- Injury Report: Full Participation In Practice (Back)
- Matchup: vs. Broncos | Opp. rank vs. QB: 4th | Opp. pts. allowed per game vs. QB: 12.2
- Opp. pass yards allowed per game: 176.3 | Opp. pass TDs allowed: 8
- Jackson pts. per game: 27.1 | Jackson average stats: 262.4 pass YPG, 17 pass TD, 62.6 rush YPG
- Jackson last game (vs. Cleveland Browns) | Fantasy points: 24.2 | Game stats: 23-of-38 (60.5%), 289 yards, 2 TDs, 0 INTs; 8 carries, 46 yards
- Jackson last matchup vs. Denver Broncos (12/4/2022) | Fantasy points: 1.3 | Game stats: 3-of-4 (75%), 11 yards, 0 TDs, 0 INTs
4. Jayden Daniels, Washington Commanders
- Projected DraftKings points: 20.1 | Salary: $7,500 | Proj. pts. per $1,000: 2.68
- Injury Report: Limited Participation In Practice (Rib)
- Matchup: at Giants | Opp. rank vs. QB: 25th | Opp. pts. allowed per game vs. QB: 17.5
- Opp. pass yards allowed per game: 189.4 | Opp. pass TDs allowed: 9
- Daniels pts. per game: 20.9 | Daniels average stats: 217 pass YPG, 7 pass TD, 53 rush YPG
- Daniels last game (vs. Chicago Bears) | Fantasy points: 25.2 | Game stats: 21-of-38 (55.3%), 326 yards, 1 TD, 0 INTs; 8 carries, 52 yards
- Daniels last matchup vs. New York Giants (9/15/2024) | Fantasy points: 13.4 | Game stats: 23-of-29 (79.3%), 226 yards, 0 TDs, 0 INTs; 10 carries, 44 yards
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5. Joe Burrow, Cincinnati Bengals
- Projected DraftKings points: 19.8 | Salary: $6,900 | Proj. pts. per $1,000: 2.87
- Injury Report: Full Participation In Practice (Wrist)
- Matchup: vs. Raiders | Opp. rank vs. QB: 22nd | Opp. pts. allowed per game vs. QB: 16.6
- Opp. pass yards allowed per game: 189.1 | Opp. pass TDs allowed: 10
- Burrow pts. per game: 19.8 | Burrow average stats: 249.1 pass YPG, 15 pass TD, 13.3 rush YPG
- Burrow last game (vs. Philadelphia Eagles) | Fantasy points: 13.9 | Game stats: 26-of-37 (70.3%), 234 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT
6. Kirk Cousins, Atlanta Falcons
- Projected DraftKings points: 19.1 | Salary: $6,400 | Proj. pts. per $1,000: 2.98
- Matchup: vs. Cowboys | Opp. rank vs. QB: 27th | Opp. pts. allowed per game vs. QB: 19.5
- Opp. pass yards allowed per game: 218 | Opp. pass TDs allowed: 10
- Cousins pts. per game: 17 | Cousins average stats: 263.3 pass YPG, 14 pass TD, 1 rush YPG
- Cousins last game (vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers) | Fantasy points: 28.6 | Game stats: 23-of-29 (79.3%), 276 yards, 4 TDs, 0 INTs
- Cousins last matchup vs. Dallas Cowboys (11/20/2022) | Fantasy points: 3.2 | Game stats: 12-of-23 (52.2%), 105 yards, 0 TDs, 0 INTs
7. Kyler Murray, Arizona Cardinals
- Projected DraftKings points: 18.1 | Salary: $6,600 | Proj. pts. per $1,000: 2.74
- Matchup: vs. Bears | Opp. rank vs. QB: 2nd | Opp. pts. allowed per game vs. QB: 11
- Opp. pass yards allowed per game: 199 | Opp. pass TDs allowed: 5
- Murray pts. per game: 19.3 | Murray average stats: 204.8 pass YPG, 11 pass TD, 43 rush YPG
- Murray last game (vs. Miami Dolphins) | Fantasy points: 25.2 | Game stats: 26-of-36 (72.2%), 307 yards, 2 TDs, 0 INTs
- Murray last matchup vs. Chicago Bears (12/24/2023) | Fantasy points: 20.4 | Game stats: 24-of-38 (63.2%), 230 yards, 2 TDs, 0 INTs; 5 carries, 32 yards
8. Geno Smith, Seattle Seahawks
- Projected DraftKings points: 17.7 | Salary: $5,800 | Proj. pts. per $1,000: 3.05
- Matchup: vs. Rams | Opp. rank vs. QB: 14th | Opp. pts. allowed per game vs. QB: 15.6
- Opp. pass yards allowed per game: 212.6 | Opp. pass TDs allowed: 12
- Smith pts. per game: 18.2 | Smith average stats: 274.6 pass YPG, 8 pass TD, 22.1 rush YPG
- Smith last game (vs. Buffalo Bills) | Fantasy points: 9.1 | Game stats: 21-of-29 (72.4%), 212 yards, 0 TDs, 1 INT
- Smith last matchup vs. Los Angeles Rams (11/19/2023) | Fantasy points: 13.2 | Game stats: 22-of-34 (64.7%), 233 yards, 1 TD, 0 INTs
9. Dak Prescott, Dallas Cowboys
- Projected DraftKings points: 17.7 | Salary: $6,300 | Proj. pts. per $1,000: 2.81
- Matchup: at Falcons | Opp. rank vs. QB: 24th | Opp. pts. allowed per game vs. QB: 17.3
- Opp. pass yards allowed per game: 215.5 | Opp. pass TDs allowed: 13
- Prescott pts. per game: 17 | Prescott average stats: 263.6 pass YPG, 10 pass TD, 3.4 rush YPG
- Prescott last game (vs. San Francisco 49ers) | Fantasy points: 15.6 | Game stats: 25-of-38 (65.8%), 243 yards, 2 TDs, 2 INTs
10. Caleb Williams, Chicago Bears
- Projected DraftKings points: 17.2 | Salary: $6,100 | Proj. pts. per $1,000: 2.82
- Matchup: at Cardinals | Opp. rank vs. QB: 26th | Opp. pts. allowed per game vs. QB: 18.1
- Opp. pass yards allowed per game: 235.6 | Opp. pass TDs allowed: 11
- Williams pts. per game: 16.8 | Williams average stats: 206.9 pass YPG, 9 pass TD, 30 rush YPG
- Williams last game (vs. Washington Commanders) | Fantasy points: 10.3 | Game stats: 10-of-24 (41.7%), 131 yards, 0 TDs, 0 INTs; 10 carries, 41 yards
11. Bo Nix, Denver Broncos
- Projected DraftKings points: 16.7 | Salary: $5,900 | Proj. pts. per $1,000: 2.83
- Matchup: at Ravens | Opp. rank vs. QB: 30th | Opp. pts. allowed per game vs. QB: 21.2
- Opp. pass yards allowed per game: 291.4 | Opp. pass TDs allowed: 17
- Nix pts. per game: 17.3 | Nix average stats: 191.3 pass YPG, 8 pass TD, 32.4 rush YPG
- Nix last game (vs. Carolina Panthers) | Fantasy points: 29.8 | Game stats: 28-of-37 (75.7%), 284 yards, 3 TDs, 0 INTs; 5 carries, 4 yards, 1 TD
12. Matthew Stafford, Los Angeles Rams
- Projected DraftKings points: 16.3 | Salary: $5,700 | Proj. pts. per $1,000: 2.86
- Matchup: at Seahawks | Opp. rank vs. QB: 18th | Opp. pts. allowed per game vs. QB: 16.2
- Opp. pass yards allowed per game: 208.1 | Opp. pass TDs allowed: 12
- Stafford pts. per game: 12.9 | Stafford average stats: 238.7 pass YPG, 7 pass TD, -1 rush YPG
- Stafford last game (vs. Minnesota Vikings) | Fantasy points: 25.8 | Game stats: 25-of-34 (73.5%), 279 yards, 4 TDs, 1 INT
- Stafford last matchup vs. Seattle Seahawks (11/19/2023) | Fantasy points: 10.7 | Game stats: 17-of-31 (54.8%), 190 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT
13. Derek Carr, New Orleans Saints
- Projected DraftKings points: 16.2 | Salary: $5,600 | Proj. pts. per $1,000: 2.89
- Injury Report: Limited Participation In Practice (Oblique)
- Matchup: at Panthers | Opp. rank vs. QB: 28th | Opp. pts. allowed per game vs. QB: 20
- Opp. pass yards allowed per game: 232.9 | Opp. pass TDs allowed: 17
- Carr pts. per game: 15.2 | Carr average stats: 197.8 pass YPG, 8 pass TD, 4.4 rush YPG
- Carr last game (vs. Kansas City Chiefs) | Fantasy points: 13.6 | Game stats: 18-of-28 (64.3%), 165 yards, 2 TDs, 1 INT
- Carr last matchup vs. Carolina Panthers (9/8/2024) | Fantasy points: 21.3 | Game stats: 19-of-23 (82.6%), 200 yards, 3 TDs, 0 INTs
14. Tua Tagovailoa, Miami Dolphins
- Projected DraftKings points: 16.1 | Salary: $6,200 | Proj. pts. per $1,000: 2.6
- Matchup: at Bills | Opp. rank vs. QB: 5th | Opp. pts. allowed per game vs. QB: 13.4
- Opp. pass yards allowed per game: 208.1 | Opp. pass TDs allowed: 9
- Tagovailoa pts. per game: 14.9 | Tagovailoa average stats: 239 pass YPG, 3 pass TD, 13.7 rush YPG
- Tagovailoa last game (vs. Arizona Cardinals) | Fantasy points: 14.7 | Game stats: 28-of-38 (73.7%), 234 yards, 1 TD, 0 INTs
- Tagovailoa last matchup vs. Buffalo Bills (9/12/2024) | Fantasy points: 8.5 | Game stats: 17-of-25 (68%), 145 yards, 1 TD, 3 INTs
15. Daniel Jones, New York Giants
- Projected DraftKings points: 15.9 | Salary: $5,200 | Proj. pts. per $1,000: 3.06
- Matchup: vs. Commanders | Opp. rank vs. QB: 13th | Opp. pts. allowed per game vs. QB: 15
- Opp. pass yards allowed per game: 186.8 | Opp. pass TDs allowed: 12
- Jones pts. per game: 13.1 | Jones average stats: 213.3 pass YPG, 6 pass TD, 23.1 rush YPG
- Jones last game (vs. Pittsburgh Steelers) | Fantasy points: 8.7 | Game stats: 24-of-38 (63.2%), 264 yards, 0 TDs, 1 INT
- Jones last matchup vs. Washington Commanders (9/15/2024) | Fantasy points: 18.3 | Game stats: 16-of-28 (57.1%), 178 yards, 2 TDs, 0 INTs; 5 carries, 32 yards
16. Jared Goff, Detroit Lions
- Projected DraftKings points: 15.8 | Salary: $6,500 | Proj. pts. per $1,000: 2.43
- Injury Report: Full Participation In Practice (Ankle)
- Matchup: at Packers | Opp. rank vs. QB: 8th | Opp. pts. allowed per game vs. QB: 14.2
- Opp. pass yards allowed per game: 215.8 | Opp. pass TDs allowed: 12
- Goff pts. per game: 18.8 | Goff average stats: 242.1 pass YPG, 13 pass TD, 2.6 rush YPG
- Goff last game (vs. Tennessee Titans) | Fantasy points: 15.5 | Game stats: 12-of-15 (80%), 85 yards, 3 TDs, 0 INTs
- Goff last matchup vs. Green Bay Packers (11/23/2023) | Fantasy points: 24.2 | Game stats: 29-of-44 (65.9%), 332 yards, 2 TDs, 0 INTs
17. Jameis Winston, Cleveland Browns
- Projected DraftKings points: 15.6 | Salary: $5,400 | Proj. pts. per $1,000: 2.89
- Matchup: vs. Chargers | Opp. rank vs. QB: 7th | Opp. pts. allowed per game vs. QB: 13.9
- Opp. pass yards allowed per game: 193.4 | Opp. pass TDs allowed: 6
- Winston pts. per game: 7.4 | Winston average stats: 83.4 pass YPG, 4 pass TD, 0.8 rush YPG
- Winston last game (vs. Baltimore Ravens) | Fantasy points: 27.6 | Game stats: 27-of-41 (65.9%), 334 yards, 3 TDs, 0 INTs
18. Justin Herbert, Los Angeles Chargers
- Projected DraftKings points: 15.5 | Salary: $5,300 | Proj. pts. per $1,000: 2.92
- Matchup: at Browns | Opp. rank vs. QB: 18th | Opp. pts. allowed per game vs. QB: 16.2
- Opp. pass yards allowed per game: 200.6 | Opp. pass TDs allowed: 10
- Herbert pts. per game: 14.2 | Herbert average stats: 206.1 pass YPG, 8 pass TD, 11.9 rush YPG
- Herbert last game (vs. New Orleans Saints) | Fantasy points: 24.1 | Game stats: 20-of-32 (62.5%), 279 yards, 2 TDs, 0 INTs; 4 carries, 49 yards
19. Trevor Lawrence, Jacksonville Jaguars
- Projected DraftKings points: 15 | Salary: $5,600 | Proj. pts. per $1,000: 2.68
- Matchup: at Eagles | Opp. rank vs. QB: 8th | Opp. pts. allowed per game vs. QB: 14.2
- Opp. pass yards allowed per game: 193.9 | Opp. pass TDs allowed: 8
- Lawrence pts. per game: 17.1 | Lawrence average stats: 229.4 pass YPG, 11 pass TD, 13.1 rush YPG
- Lawrence last game (vs. Green Bay Packers) | Fantasy points: 28.3 | Game stats: 21-of-32 (65.6%), 308 yards, 2 TDs, 1 INT; 4 carries, 10 yards, 1 TD
20. Gardner Minshew, Las Vegas Raiders
- Projected DraftKings points: 14.4 | Salary: $4,500 | Proj. pts. per $1,000: 3.2
- Matchup: at Bengals | Opp. rank vs. QB: 29th | Opp. pts. allowed per game vs. QB: 20.3
- Opp. pass yards allowed per game: 219.4 | Opp. pass TDs allowed: 12
- Minshew pts. per game: 10.7 | Minshew average stats: 196.7 pass YPG, 6 pass TD, 6.6 rush YPG
- Minshew last game (vs. Kansas City Chiefs) | Fantasy points: 16 | Game stats: 24-of-30 (80%), 209 yards, 2 TDs, 0 INTs
- Minshew last matchup vs. Cincinnati Bengals (12/10/2023) | Fantasy points: 15.1 | Game stats: 26-of-39 (66.7%), 240 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT
21. Jordan Love, Green Bay Packers
- Projected DraftKings points: 12.6 | Salary: $7,000 | Proj. pts. per $1,000: 1.8
- Injury Report: Questionable (Groin)
- Matchup: vs. Lions | Opp. rank vs. QB: 14th | Opp. pts. allowed per game vs. QB: 15.6
- Opp. pass yards allowed per game: 247.6 | Opp. pass TDs allowed: 6
- Love pts. per game: 20.1 | Love average stats: 257.8 pass YPG, 15 pass TD, 4.7 rush YPG
- Love last game (vs. Jacksonville Jaguars) | Fantasy points: 6.7 | Game stats: 14-of-22 (63.6%), 196 yards, 0 TDs, 1 INT
- Love last matchup vs. Detroit Lions (11/23/2023) | Fantasy points: 26.6 | Game stats: 22-of-32 (68.8%), 268 yards, 3 TDs, 0 INTs; 3 carries, 39 yards
22. Bryce Young, Carolina Panthers
- Projected DraftKings points: 12.1 | Salary: $4,400 | Proj. pts. per $1,000: 2.75
- Matchup: vs. Saints | Opp. rank vs. QB: 11th | Opp. pts. allowed per game vs. QB: 14.8
- Opp. pass yards allowed per game: 249.1 | Opp. pass TDs allowed: 7
- Young pts. per game: 6.6 | Young average stats: 104.6 pass YPG, 2 pass TD, 6.4 rush YPG
- Young last game (vs. Denver Broncos) | Fantasy points: 15.6 | Game stats: 24-of-37 (64.9%), 224 yards, 2 TDs, 2 INTs
- Young last matchup vs. New Orleans Saints (9/8/2024) | Fantasy points: 11.6 | Game stats: 13-of-30 (43.3%), 161 yards, 0 TDs, 2 INTs; 4 carries, 12 yards, 1 TD
23. Mason Rudolph, Tennessee Titans
- Projected DraftKings points: 11 | Salary: $4,600 | Proj. pts. per $1,000: 2.39
- Matchup: vs. Patriots | Opp. rank vs. QB: 12th | Opp. pts. allowed per game vs. QB: 14.9
- Opp. pass yards allowed per game: 223.5 | Opp. pass TDs allowed: 10
- Rudolph pts. per game: 12.3 | Rudolph average stats: 188.7 pass YPG, 2 pass TD, 14 rush YPG
- Rudolph last game (vs. Detroit Lions) | Fantasy points: 21.5 | Game stats: 22-of-38 (57.9%), 266 yards, 1 TD, 2 INTs; 4 carries, 29 yards, 1 TD
24. Jacoby Brissett, New England Patriots
- Projected DraftKings points: 9 | Salary: $5,000 | Proj. pts. per $1,000: 1.8
- Matchup: at Titans | Opp. rank vs. QB: 16th | Opp. pts. allowed per game vs. QB: 15.7
- Opp. pass yards allowed per game: 151.6 | Opp. pass TDs allowed: 11
- Brissett pts. per game: 7.9 | Brissett average stats: 138 pass YPG, 2 pass TD, 10.3 rush YPG
- Brissett last game (vs. New York Jets) | Fantasy points: 8.4 | Game stats: 15-of-24 (62.5%), 132 yards, 0 TDs, 0 INTs
25. Malik Willis, Green Bay Packers
- Projected DraftKings points: 8.1 | Salary: $5,500 | Proj. pts. per $1,000: 1.47
- Matchup: vs. Lions | Opp. rank vs. QB: 14th | Opp. pts. allowed per game vs. QB: 15.6
- Opp. pass yards allowed per game: 247.6 | Opp. pass TDs allowed: 6
- Willis pts. per game: 11.7 | Willis average stats: 95 pass YPG, 3 pass TD, 34.3 rush YPG
- Willis last game (vs. Jacksonville Jaguars) | Fantasy points: 8.5 | Game stats: 4-of-5 (80%), 56 yards, 1 TD, 0 INTs; 4 carries, 23 yards
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