Week 9 Fantasy Football: Must-Start & Sit Players for 2025

Must-Start Running Backs

• 🚀 Kamani Vidal is a top fantasy running back for Week 9, facing a favorable matchup against the Titans. He's projected for a high volume of touches and potential for 20+ PPR points.
• 🎯 Zavan Knight is a strong start against the Cowboys, who are vulnerable to opposing running backs. This may be a one-week situation before Trey Benson returns.

Quarterback and Wide Receiver Starts

• 🌟 Kyler Murray is a must-start against the Cowboys, who allow the most fantasy points to quarterbacks. He has the potential for a big game after a disappointing start to the season.
• 💡 Marvin Harrison is also a strong play against Dallas, as they are susceptible to opposing wide receivers. He should benefit from a post-buy game and potentially a favorable matchup.
• 📈 Jackson Dart is an easy top-10 fantasy quarterback option, consistently scoring 20+ fantasy points and facing a 49ers defense that struggles against the pass.
• 🏈 Keenan Allen remains a top-24 wide receiver, especially against zone defenses where he excels in target share.
• 🎯 Tedroy McMillan is expected to see significant targets against a Packers team that may need to throw often, making him a good flex play.
• 🏆 Tyrone Tracy is set to take over as the lead back for the 49ers against a banged-up defense, offering high-end RB2 potential with RB1 upside.

Tight End Spotlight

• 🔥 A.J. Gatson is recommended as a start over other top tight ends like Sam LaPorta and Travis Kelce, due to his versatility and consistent target share, despite a tough matchup against the Titans.

Players to Sit

• ❌ Bo Nix is a player to consider sitting against a strong Texans defense that limits opposing quarterbacks to low fantasy point totals.
• 📉 Courtland Sutton is also a risky start against the Texans' stingy defense, especially with his recent struggles and lack of touchdowns.
• 🚶 Alvin Kamara is a player to avoid this week against the Rams, who have been dominant against running backs, allowing very few to exceed 15 PPR points.
• 🚫 T.J. Hockenson and Aaron Jones are players to consider sitting due to potential volume concerns and a tough matchup against the Lions' run defense.