We'll be missing Tom Brady (bye) and now Aaron Rodgers (COVID) for Week 9, and the injury to Jameis Winston means changes in New Orleans. But nothing we can't work through, right?
Jamey Eisenberg has his Start and Sit calls for QB here. His Waiver Wire column also can direct you to the best options who may be available. And don't forget to check out Heath Cummings' quarterback preview for more help with matchup notes, Week 9 numbers to know and more.
Note: Taysom Hill was initially tabbed as a sleeper, but with reports that Trevor Siemian is expected to start, Hill has been replaced by another sleeper from Jamey.
START 'EM & SIT 'EM
Quarterbacks
Start 'Em
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Burrow is rolling now as a Fantasy quarterback, and he should stay hot this week against the Browns. Burrow has scored at least 22 Fantasy points in six games in a row, including three consecutive outings with at least 26 points. In two games against Cleveland last year, Burrow passed for 722 yards, six touchdowns and one interception, along with 53 rushing yards, one touchdown and two fumbles. The Browns allow an average of 23.5 Fantasy points per game to opposing quarterbacks for the season, and Burrow has top-five upside this week.
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Hurts just had his worst Fantasy game of the season in Philadelphia's 44-6 victory against the Lions in Week 8 when he scored 11 points. He failed to score a touchdown and passed for just 103 yards, but he also added 71 yards on the ground. He now has four games this season with at least 61 rushing yards, and he should rebound this week. Prior to Week 8, he scored at least 24 Fantasy points in four of his past five games, and he had at least 21 points in each of his first seven outings. Only two quarterbacks have topped 20 Fantasy points against the Chargers this year, but Hurts is still worth trusting given his track record.
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Taylor is back for the Texans after being out since Week 2 with a hamstring injury, and this is a great situation for him. He's facing a Dolphins defense that is No. 3 in Fantasy points allowed to opposing quarterbacks, and hopefully Taylor will pick up where he left off prior to getting hurt. He scored 27 Fantasy points in Week 1 against Jacksonville and 18 Fantasy points in just a half against the Browns. Hopefully, this game becomes a shootout with the Texans and Dolphins, and Taylor has top-10 upside in his return to action.
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Carr won't have Henry Ruggs III for the rest of the season, but Carr should still perform well as a Fantasy quarterback. He scored at least 22 Fantasy points in each of his past two games, and he should have success against the Giants, who have allowed three of their past five opposing quarterbacks to score at least 26 points. In three road starts this season, Carr is averaging 23.0 Fantasy points per game.
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Wentz heads into his matchup with the Jets having scored at least 20 Fantasy points in five games in a row, including consecutive games with 24 points. The Jets have allowed three quarterbacks in a row to score at least 25 Fantasy points, and hopefully Wentz can remain a reliable Fantasy quarterback for the rest of the season.
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Ryan has played two games this season without Calvin Ridley, and he had mixed results in those outings. He scored 25 Fantasy points against the Jets in London in Week 5, but he also had just seven Fantasy points against the Panthers in Week 8. He's without Ridley (personal) again in Week 9 at the Saints, and I would expect Ryan to have another bad outing. In two games against New Orleans last year, Ryan combined for just 505 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions, including a lost fumble. The Saints also allow just 17.1 Fantasy points per game to opposing quarterbacks this year.
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It's been a long time since Jones was a quality Fantasy quarterback. He scored 30 Fantasy points in Week 4 at New Orleans, but since then he's had 43 Fantasy points combined in his past four games. At home, Jones is averaging just 14.5 Fantasy points per game in four outings, and he only has one game in New York with more than 15 Fantasy points. We don't know who will be healthy among the Giants receivers, and Sterling Shepard (thigh) and Kenny Golladay (knee) could be out. Jones is only worth starting in two-quarterback and Superflex leagues.
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Bridgewater got Jerry Jeudy back in Week 8 against Washington after he was out since Week 1, but Bridgewater was only able to manage 14 Fantasy points. He might not have Noah Fant (illness) this week after he was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list, and that isn't good against the Cowboys. Dallas has allowed three quarterbacks in a row to score 19 Fantasy points or less, and Bridgewater could be in trouble this week. He's only worth starting in two-quarterback and Superflex leagues.
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It's bad timing for Tannehill and the Titans to be facing the Rams, who just acquired pass rusher Von Miller via trade from the Broncos. Tennessee also lost Derrick Henry (foot) for 6-10 weeks, and now the offense should run through Tannehill. He does have at least 20 Fantasy points in consecutive games, but he also scored 19 Fantasy points or less in five of eight outings this year. We'll see if Julio Jones (hamstring) can play this week, but even if he does, I'd still have minimal expectations for Tannehill in this matchup. He's a low-end starter at best in most leagues.
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