Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow couldn't lift his squad to a win over the Philadelphia Eagles. With Cincinnati sitting at 3-5 on the season, the signal-caller will try to get the Bengals on track with a win over the Raiders on Sunday. Burrow had thrown at least two touchdowns in five of his seven appearances leading up to the meeting with Philly. But he was a step above mediocre in Week 8, ending the game by throwing for 234 yards, one touchdown, and one interception. Fortunately, Burrow and company have an excellent chance of earning a win over the 2-6 Raiders, and the former LSU Tiger will have the luxury of facing a team that has allowed 26.3 points per game during the 2024-25 campaign, one of the worst marks in the National Football League. Although Burrow likely won't have Tee Higgins (quadriceps) or Zack Moss (neck), he'll still have Ja'Marr Chase, Chase Brown, and others to increase his odds of having a productive afternoon for fantasy managers.

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison gets a tantalizing Week 9 matchup when his team hosts the visiting Indianapolis Colts this Sunday. The second-year wideout has been mildly disappointing in 2024 after a breakout rookie season, but he has a chance to right the ship against a soft Colts defense at U.S. Bank Stadium. Indianapolis is affording their opponent's passing attacks the eighth-highest yards per pass attempt (6.7) and has let up the ninth-most passing first downs in the NFL (91). The 22-year-old could be in store for a nice performance on the field but might not be a boon to your lineup unless he scores a touchdown -- something he's done just once this season after notching ten such in his rookie campaign. Addison is the PPR WR39 in RotoBaller's Week 9 ranks.

Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry finished in RB2 territory in Week 8 after the offense was getting stifled by the Cleveland Browns and then had to play from behind. They take on another solid defense in the Denver Broncos in Week 9, but Henry remains an undeniable part of the offense and will get the opportunity to bounce back in a big way. Even with the down week, he still sits at RB1 in half-PPR leagues and averages 21.4 fantasy points per game. Fantasy managers should continue to start him each week.

Indianapolis Colts kicker Matt Gay has missed just two field goals all season (12-for-14), both of which came from more than 50 yards out, but in Week 9 the 30-year-old takes on Minnesota who has allowed the fewest points in all of football to opposing kickers. There are a couple of things working in his favor this week though, as Joe Flacco gives the Colts offense an upgrade which should help get the ball up and down the field against a weak Vikings pass defense, and that in turn should help set up a couple more opportunities for the six-year pro inside U.S. Bank Stadium, shielded from the elements. Still, with the Colts as five-point underdogs in a game with just a 46.5 over/under, there may be better options out there.

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson should challenge for the overall WR1 on the week this Sunday when his team hosts the Indianapolis Colts at U.S. Bank Stadium. The 25-year-old has been one of the most consistent wideouts in 2024, sans an outing with fewer than 15 fantasy points. The superstar WR has just one outing on the entire season with fewer than 81 receiving yards and stands an excellent chance to put together his best performance yet against a sieve-like Colts defense. On the season, Indy has given up 6.7 yards per attempt to opposing passing attacks -- a bottom-eight figure in the NFL -- and is having trouble stopping any aspect of an opponent's offensive game plan. Fire Jets up ahead of a tantalizing matchup, as he ranks as RotoBaller's top wide receiver play of Week 9.

Atlanta Falcons kicker Younghoe Koo is a top 12 kicker for fantasy so far this season and is in a prime spot to put up points again this week with Atlanta playing as home favorites inside the dome in a contest that has one of the highest expected totals on the board (52). Koo has made five field goals from 50 yards or more so far this season, so despite some recent misses he has a strong leg and the ability to hit from deep. In the last two games the Cowboys have played, the team has allowed seven field goals (five from 40+ yards) and eight extra points. Fire up Koo with confidence as a top kicking option in Week 9.

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray should be started in all league formats ahead of their Week 9 matchup against the Chicago Bears. He enters this game as one of just three quarterbacks averaging over 200 passing yards and 40 rushing yards per game. His dual-threat ability makes him a strong fantasy starter in nearly every matchup. The Cardinals offense has seemingly found its identity, scoring 28 points in their Week 8 win over the Dolphins. Murray and his top target, rookie wideout Marvin Harrison Jr., have also found a groove, connecting for their fifth touchdown of the season last week. With the Cardinals offense gaining momentum and Murray's rushing ability, he is a high-end starting QB for Week 9 in fantasy football.

Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones should be in store for a massive performance this weekend when his team squares off against the Indianapolis Colts at home in Week 9. Despite Jones scoring only three touchdowns on the year, he's the RB15 in PPR formats with just one outing under 9.8 fantasy points. This Sunday, he gets a smash matchup in a Colts defense that's let up the second-most rushing yards to opposing ground attacks (1,215) in the league. The former fifth-round pick should eat against a Swiss cheese Indianapolis front-seven and stands an excellent chance to add to his touchdown total. Additionally, with quarterback Joe Flacco in line to start for Indianapolis, this projects to be a higher-scoring affair than it might have been with second-year QB Anthony Richardson under center. The 29-year-old veteran is RotoBaller's PPR RB11 in Week 9's ranks.

Atlanta Falcons running back Tyler Allgeier reached double-digit carries for the second time in three weeks last Sunday, and despite averaging just 2.8 yards per carry in the contest, the 24-year-old still has a solid 5.2 yards per rush on the season, which lands him in the top 10 for qualified rushers. Allgeier needs the carries in order to maintain fantasy relevance, though, because he's found paydirt just once and is only minimally involved in the passing game with eight receptions on the season. Week 9 brings a matchup with a Cowboys defense that has allowed the second-most fantasy points to running backs, having allowed 12 rushing TDs to opposing backs in seven games. Both teams like to throw the ball a lot, but that could mean more plays on both sides, and with the Falcons favored in a game with a high expected total (52), there's at least a decent chance Allgeier finds the end zone this week. The BYU product projects as a boom/bust RB3/4 in this good matchup.

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold will line up against the Indianapolis Colts this Sunday in one of the juiciest matchups on paper this weekend. The 27-year-old has been excellent in his first season in a Vikings uniform and has the chance for another strong performance in Week 9. Indianapolis has allowed the eighth-most passing yards to opponents this season and the seventh-most yards per pass attempt (6.7). The only thing that could prevent the former first-round pick from having an above-average outing would be Minnesota leaning on the run, as Indy's D is worse against opposing ground attacks than they are through the air. Still, fantasy managers can confidently start Darnold in Week 9. He's RotoBaller's QB7 in this week's rankings.