Fantasy Football Wide Receiver Rankings & Tiers – Week 9
Welcome to our Week 9 fantasy football wide receiver rankings and tiers! With the NFL season heating up, the wide receiver landscape is constantly evolving. Whether you’re managing a redraft team or navigating the complexities of a dynasty league, finding the right wideouts is key to building a winning lineup.
In this article, we break down the top wide receivers into tiers, helping you make informed decisions for your Week 9 matchups. From elite WR1s to under-the-radar sleepers, we’ve got you covered. Let’s dive in!
Fantasy Football Wide Receiver Rankings Week 9
Eight weeks have come and gone in the 2024 fantasy football season. Week 8 saw a massive WR1 overall performance from Ceedee Lamb, big weeks from several rookies, and more unfortunate injuries to Stefon Diggs and Brian Thomas Jr. This week my top 24 fantasy football rankings and tiers for WRs in Week 9 are updated with all of the latest injury news and performances accounted for. Every week, I’ll separate them into tiers along with one “Start of the Week.”
Wide receiver performances can make or break your fantasy football lineup. Our WR fantasy football rankings break down the top options by highlighting elite starters, solid plays, and potential sleepers. Additionally, the tiers can help you make the crucial start or sit decisions. Whether you’re facing a tough matchup or looking to capitalize on a favorable one, these rankings will guide you in making the best decision for your lineup.
Wide Receiver Rankings Week 9: Tier 1
1. Justin Jefferson vs. IND
2. CeeDee Lamb at ATL
3. Ja’Marr Chase vs. LV
4. A.J. Brown vs. JAC
5. Amon-Ra St. Brown at GB
Wide Receiver Rankings Week 9: Tier 2
6. Malik Nabers vs. WAS
7. Tyreek Hill at BUF
8. Puka Nacua at SEA
9. Drake London vs. DAL
10. Jayden Reed vs. DET
Wide Receiver Rankings Week 9: Tier 3
11. Cooper Kupp at SEA
12. Garrett Wilson vs. HOU
13. DeVonta Smith vs. JAC
14. Terry McLaurin at NYG
Wide Receiver Rankings Week 9: Tier 4
15. D.J. Moore at ARI
16. Brian Thomas Jr. at PHI
17. Josh Downs at MIN
18. Tank Dell at NYJ
19. Davante Adams vs. HOU
20. Zay Flowers vs. DEN
Wide Receiver Rankings Week 9: Tier 5
21. Tee Higgins vs. LV
22. Marvin Harrison Jr. vs. CHI
23. Ladd McConkey at CLE
24. Courtland Sutton at BAL
Week 9 Fantasy Football WR Rankings – Start of the Week
Josh Downs at Minnesota Vikings
With the Indianapolis Colts turning to QB Joe Flacco for their Week 9 matchup against the Minnesota Vikings, Josh Downs becomes a must-start player. Downs has been an elite WR in games that QB Joe Flacco has started this season. The young wide receiver is averaging 19.2 PPR points per game in the three games that Flacco has been the primary QB, a pace that would rank as WR6 overall.
Downs and Flacco will see a Vikings defense that ranks dead last in fantasy points allowed to wide receivers and second worst when scheduled adjusted, according to our D-PAC consistency tool. The Colts are road underdogs and should have plenty of passing volume available for the University of North Carolina product.
With the struggles of Michael Pittman Jr. last week as he works through injury, an elite matchup, and chemistry with his new starting QB, Downs needs to be in fantasy lineups. As a result, Downs is a high-end WR2 option for me in Week 9 with upside to finish even higher, and hence cracks my top 24 WR fantasy football rankings and tiers this week.
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