Getty Quarterback Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens reacts against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Welcome to our Fantasy Football Quarterback Rankings for Week 9 of the 2020 NFL regular season. This week owners welcome back the likes of Kyler Murray and Deshaun Watson from byes. Tua Tagovailoa looks to build off his first career victory as a starter, Drew Lock presents intriguing upside and Lamar Jackson hopes to tap into his previous league MVP form.
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Quarterback Outlook Week 9
Yes, Lamar Jackson (QB9) turned the football over four times in Week 8, but that’s not overly concerning, as he had accounted for just three turnovers heading into the matchup. What is concerning is the fact that the reigning league MVP has eclipsed 208 passing yards just once this season and found the endzone only twice on the ground. The explosive plays have simply not been there for Jackson this season with regularity and may once again be difficult to come by in Week 9 against Indianapolis. The Colts defense allows the third-fewest yards per play in football in 2020. However, there is reason to be optimistic, after being dominant over the first few weeks of the year, the Colts have allowed 313-plus passing yards in back-to-back games, as well as three TDs and 23.44 points (QB3) to Matthew Stafford this past Sunday. While he may not be the elite play he was a season ago, Justin Herbert (QB2) is likely the only QB ranked ahead of the Ravens signal-caller this week who fantasy owners may just so happen to roster alongside Jackson.
Between injuries and scheduling, Drew Lock (QB15) never had a chance to live up to the offseason hype. However, he may very well be able to string along consecutive plus-outings with a dream matchup on deck. Fresh off a three-TD performance, Lock is set to take on a Falcons defense that has allowed three-plus TDs to opposing QBs on five separate occasions this season.
We didn’t expect Tua Tagovailoa (QB19) to blow us out of the water in his starting debut, and his 93-yard passing performance did little to change that. No disrespect to Tua, who we are extremely high on long-term, but the matchup was just not there this past week. He has yet another worrisome matchup in Week 9, as Arizona has held four of their last six opposing QBs to an average of 14.26 points. With that said, he may be a worthy stash with three consecutive top-10 matchups (LAC, DEN, NYJ) on the docket starting in Week 11.
Week 9 Fantasy Rankings: Quarterback
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- Matchup: Great l Avg l Tough
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– NOTABLE QB BYE WEEKS: Joe Burrow (CIN), Baker Mayfield (CLE), Carson Wentz (PHI), Jared Goff (LAR)
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# |
Quarterback TEAM |
Opp. |
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1 |
Deshaun Watson HOU |
@ JAC |
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2 |
Justin Herbert LAC |
vs. LV |
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3 |
Patrick Mahomes II KC |
vs. CAR |
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4 |
Russell Wilson SEA |
@ BUF |
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5 |
Tom Brady TB |
vs. NO |
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6 |
Josh Allen BUF |
vs. SEA |
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7 |
Kyler Murray ARI |
vs. MIA |
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8 |
Aaron Rodgers GB |
@ SF |
|
9 |
Lamar Jackson BAL |
@ IND |
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10 |
Ryan Tannehill TEN |
vs. CHI |
|
11 |
Matt Ryan ATL |
vs. DEN |
|
12 |
Drew Brees NO |
@ TB |
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13 |
Cam Newton NE |
@ NYJ |
|
14 |
Matthew Stafford DET |
@ MIN |
|
15 |
Drew Lock DEN |
@ ATL |
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16 |
Daniel Jones NYG |
@ WAS |
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17 |
Ben Roethlisberger PIT |
@ DAL |
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18 |
Derek Carr LV |
@ LAC |
|
19 |
Tua Tagovailoa MIA |
@ ARI |
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20 |
Teddy Bridgewater CAR |
@ KC |
|
21 |
Kirk Cousins MIN |
vs. DET |
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22 |
Kyle Allen WAS |
vs. NYG |
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23 |
Nick Foles CHI |
@ TEN |
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24 |
Philip Rivers IND |
vs. BAL |
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25 |
Jake Luton JAC |
vs. HOU |
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26 |
Andy Dalton DAL INJ |
vs. PIT |
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27 |
Nick Mullens SF |
vs. GB |
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28 |
Sam Darnold NYJ |
vs. NE |
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29 |
Jarrett Stidham NE |
@ NYJ |
|
30 |
Taysom Hill NO |
@ TB |
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31 |
Ben DiNucci DAL |
vs. PIT |
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32 |
Mike Glennon JAC |
vs. HOU |
|
33 |
Alex Smith WAS |
vs. NYG |
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34 |
C.J. Beathard SF |
vs. GB |
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35 |
Mitchell Trubisky CHI |
@ TEN |
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36 |
Brett Rypien DEN |
@ ATL |
|
37 |
Jacoby Brissett IND |
vs. BAL |
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38 |
Robert Griffin III BAL |
@ IND |
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39 |
Joe Flacco NYJ |
vs. NE |
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40 |
Tyrod Taylor LAC |
vs. LV |
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41 |
Ryan Fitzpatrick MIA |
@ ARI |
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