NFL Fantasy Football Rankings & Projections — Week 9, 2026

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Quarterbacks, Week 9, 2026 (45 players)

Quarterbacks fantasy projections for Week 9, 2026, ranked by projected half-PPR points.
Rk	Player	Game	Std	Half-PPR	PPR	Range
1	Josh AllenBills	at Vikings	20.8	20.9	20.9	10.9–31.6
2	Brock Purdy49ers	vs Raiders	20.3	20.3	20.3	10.4–30.9
3	Joe BurrowBengals	at Falcons	20.0	20.0	20.0	10.1–30.6
4	Dak PrescottCowboys	at Colts	19.4	19.4	19.4	9.6–29.9
5	Patrick MahomesChiefs	vs Jets	17.8	17.8	17.8	8.2–28.0
6	Drake MayePatriots	vs Packers	17.5	17.5	17.5	7.9–27.7
7	Jared GoffLions	at Dolphins	17.3	17.3	17.3	7.8–27.5
8	Caleb WilliamsBears	vs Buccaneers	16.9	16.9	16.9	7.4–27.0
10	Jordan LovePackers	at Patriots	16.3	16.3	16.3	6.9–26.3
11	Matthew StaffordRams	at Commanders	16.1	16.1	16.1	6.7–26.1
12	Tyler ShoughSaints	vs Browns	15.9	15.9	15.9	6.6–26.0
13	Jayden DanielsCommanders	vs Rams	15.8	15.8	15.8	6.5–25.8
14	Kirk CousinsRaiders	at 49ers	15.7	15.7	15.7	6.4–25.7
15	Deshaun WatsonBrowns	at Saints	15.7	15.7	15.7	6.3–25.7
16	Trevor LawrenceJaguars	at Ravens	14.8	14.8	14.8	5.6–24.6
17	C.J. StroudTexans	at Chargers	14.7	14.7	14.7	5.5–24.5
19	Michael Penix Jr.Falcons	vs Bengals	14.3	14.3	14.3	5.1–24.1
20	Bo NixBroncos	at Panthers	14.3	14.3	14.3	5.1–24.1
21	Malik WillisDolphins	vs Lions	14.2	14.2	14.2	5.1–24.0
22	Bryce YoungPanthers	vs Broncos	14.1	14.1	14.1	5.0–23.9
23	Daniel JonesColts	vs Cowboys	14.1	14.1	14.1	4.9–23.8
24	Sam DarnoldSeahawks	vs Cardinals	14.0	14.0	14.0	4.9–23.8
25	Kyler MurrayVikings	vs Bills	13.9	13.9	13.9	4.8–23.7
26	Jalen HurtsEagles	vs Giants	13.9	13.9	13.9	4.8–23.6
27	Jacoby BrissettCardinals	at Seahawks	12.8	12.9	12.9	3.9–22.5
29	Geno SmithJets	at Chiefs	12.6	12.6	12.6	3.7–22.2
30	Justin HerbertChargers	vs Texans	12.3	12.3	12.3	3.5–21.9
32	Jaxson DartGiants	at Eagles	11.1	11.1	11.1	2.4–20.5
35	Lamar JacksonRavens	vs Jaguars	10.2	10.2	10.2	1.6–19.4
37	Baker MayfieldBuccaneers	at Bears	9.8	9.8	9.8	1.3–19.0
—	Justin FieldsChiefsBackup	vs Jets	—	—	—	—
—	Joe FlaccoBengalsBackup	at Falcons	—	—	—	—
—	Spencer RattlerSaintsBackup	vs Browns	—	—	—	—
—	Davis MillsTexansBackup	at Chargers	—	—	—	—
—	Jameis WinstonGiantsBackup	at Eagles	—	—	—	—
—	Carson WentzVikingsBackup	vs Bills	—	—	—	—
—	Marcus MariotaCommandersBackup	vs Rams	—	—	—	—
—	Jalon DanielsBuccaneersBackup	at Bears	—	—	—	—
—	J.J. McCarthyGiantsBackup	at Eagles	—	—	—	—
—	Tua TagovailoaFalconsBackup	vs Bengals	—	—	—	—
—	Tyler HuntleyRavensBackup	vs Jaguars	—	—	—	—
—	Mac Jones49ersBackup	vs Raiders	—	—	—	—
—	Tyrod TaylorPackersBackup	at Patriots	—	—	—	—
—	Quinn EwersJaguarsBackup	at Ravens	—	—	—	—
—	Shedeur SandersBrownsBackup	at Saints	—	—	—	—

Each call, in one sentence(25)

Our projection has Josh Allen at 20.9 half-PPR points at the Vikings in Week 9, 2026, our QB1.
Our projection has Brock Purdy at 20.3 half-PPR points against the Raiders in Week 9, 2026, our QB2.
Our projection has Joe Burrow at 20.0 half-PPR points at the Falcons in Week 9, 2026, our QB3.
Our projection has Dak Prescott at 19.4 half-PPR points at the Colts in Week 9, 2026, our QB4.
Our projection has Patrick Mahomes at 17.8 half-PPR points against the Jets in Week 9, 2026, our QB5.
Our projection has Drake Maye at 17.5 half-PPR points against the Packers in Week 9, 2026, our QB6.
Our projection has Jared Goff at 17.3 half-PPR points at the Dolphins in Week 9, 2026, our QB7.
Our projection has Caleb Williams at 16.9 half-PPR points against the Buccaneers in Week 9, 2026, our QB8.
Our projection has Jordan Love at 16.3 half-PPR points at the Patriots in Week 9, 2026, our QB10.
Our projection has Matthew Stafford at 16.1 half-PPR points at the Commanders in Week 9, 2026, our QB11.
Justin Fields is listed as a backup for the Chiefs in Week 9, 2026. Only the projected starter carries a startable number on our board.
Joe Flacco is listed as a backup for the Bengals in Week 9, 2026. Only the projected starter carries a startable number on our board.
Spencer Rattler is listed as a backup for the Saints in Week 9, 2026. Only the projected starter carries a startable number on our board.
Davis Mills is listed as a backup for the Texans in Week 9, 2026. Only the projected starter carries a startable number on our board.
Jameis Winston is listed as a backup for the Giants in Week 9, 2026. Only the projected starter carries a startable number on our board.
Carson Wentz is listed as a backup for the Vikings in Week 9, 2026. Only the projected starter carries a startable number on our board.
Marcus Mariota is listed as a backup for the Commanders in Week 9, 2026. Only the projected starter carries a startable number on our board.
Jalon Daniels is listed as a backup for the Buccaneers in Week 9, 2026. Only the projected starter carries a startable number on our board.
J.J. McCarthy is listed as a backup for the Giants in Week 9, 2026. Only the projected starter carries a startable number on our board.
Tua Tagovailoa is listed as a backup for the Falcons in Week 9, 2026. Only the projected starter carries a startable number on our board.
Tyler Huntley is listed as a backup for the Ravens in Week 9, 2026. Only the projected starter carries a startable number on our board.
Mac Jones is listed as a backup for the 49ers in Week 9, 2026. Only the projected starter carries a startable number on our board.
Tyrod Taylor is listed as a backup for the Packers in Week 9, 2026. Only the projected starter carries a startable number on our board.
Quinn Ewers is listed as a backup for the Jaguars in Week 9, 2026. Only the projected starter carries a startable number on our board.
Shedeur Sanders is listed as a backup for the Browns in Week 9, 2026. Only the projected starter carries a startable number on our board.

Running Backs, Week 9, 2026 (60 players)

Running Backs fantasy projections for Week 9, 2026, ranked by projected half-PPR points.
Rk	Player	Game	Std	Half-PPR	PPR	Range
1	Jahmyr GibbsLions	at Dolphins	24.3	26.5	28.7	14.8–41.9
2	Kenneth Walker IIIChiefs	vs Jets	18.8	20.3	21.8	10.2–33.6
3	D'Andre SwiftBears	vs Buccaneers	17.9	19.3	20.6	9.4–32.3
4	Christian McCaffrey49ers	vs Raiders	15.8	18.3	20.7	8.7–30.9
5	Bijan RobinsonFalcons	vs Bengals	16.4	17.9	19.4	8.4–30.5
6	James CookBills	at Vikings	16.8	17.7	18.7	8.3–30.2
7	Javonte WilliamsCowboys	at Colts	16.1	17.2	18.2	7.9–29.4
8	Kyren WilliamsRams	at Commanders	14.3	16.0	17.7	7.0–27.9
9	Chuba HubbardPanthers	vs Broncos	14.4	15.9	17.4	6.9–27.8
10	Chase BrownBengals	at Falcons	13.3	15.6	17.9	6.7–27.3
11	Bucky IrvingBuccaneers	at Bears	13.8	14.9	15.9	6.2–26.4
12	Jonathan TaylorColts	vs Cowboys	13.4	14.9	16.3	6.1–26.3
13	Josh JacobsPackers	at Patriots	12.3	14.1	15.9	5.6–25.3
14	Bhayshul TutenJaguars	at Ravens	12.7	13.6	14.5	5.2–24.6
15	Kyle MonangaiBears	vs Buccaneers	12.5	13.1	13.7	4.8–23.9
16	Rhamondre StevensonPatriots	vs Packers	11.7	12.9	14.1	4.7–23.7
17	Braelon AllenJets	at Chiefs	11.9	12.9	13.9	4.7–23.7
18	Ollie Gordon IIDolphins	vs Lions	12.0	12.5	13.1	4.4–23.2
19	Woody MarksTexans	at Chargers	11.5	12.4	13.3	4.3–23.1
20	Emanuel WilsonSeahawks	vs Cardinals	11.2	11.8	12.3	3.9–22.2
21	Breece HallJets	at Chiefs	10.3	11.6	12.8	3.7–21.9
22	Derrick HenryRavens	vs Jaguars	10.6	11.3	12.0	3.5–21.6
23	Ashton JeantyRaiders	at 49ers	9.1	11.2	13.2	3.4–21.4
24	Cam SkatteboGiants	at Eagles	10.0	11.0	12.0	3.3–21.2
25	Quinshon JudkinsBrowns	at Saints	9.2	10.4	11.6	2.9–20.4
26	Travis EtienneSaints	vs Browns	9.0	10.4	11.7	2.8–20.4
27	De'Von AchaneDolphins	vs Lions	8.8	10.4	11.9	2.8–20.3
28	Isiah PachecoLions	at Dolphins	8.8	9.8	10.7	2.4–19.5
29	Aaron JonesVikings	vs Bills	8.5	9.6	10.8	2.3–19.4
30	Jonah ColemanBroncos	at Panthers	8.4	9.5	10.6	2.1–19.1
31	Blake CorumRams	at Commanders	7.8	8.5	9.2	1.4–17.8
32	Rachaad WhiteCommanders	vs Rams	7.2	8.4	9.7	1.4–17.8
33	Alvin KamaraSaints	vs Browns	6.7	8.4	10.1	1.3–17.7
34	Jadarian PriceSeahawks	vs Cardinals	7.3	8.4	9.4	1.3–17.7
35	Zach CharbonnetSeahawks	vs Cardinals	7.2	8.3	9.3	1.2–17.5
36	Trey BensonCardinals	at Seahawks	6.7	8.1	9.5	1.1–17.3
37	Kenny GainwellBuccaneers	at Bears	7.1	8.0	9.0	1.1–17.2
38	Tyler AllgeierCardinals	at Seahawks	6.8	7.8	8.9	0.9–17.0
39	Jordan MasonVikings	vs Bills	7.4	7.8	8.3	0.9–16.9
40	Omarion HamptonChargers	vs Texans	6.8	7.7	8.7	0.9–16.8
41	Jacory Croskey-MerrittCommanders	vs Rams	7.1	7.6	8.2	0.8–16.7
42	Kendre MillerSaints	vs Browns	6.7	7.5	8.4	0.7–16.5
43	Jeremiyah LoveCardinals	at Seahawks	6.0	6.8	7.7	0.2–15.6
44	J.K. DobbinsBroncos	at Panthers	6.1	6.7	7.2	0.1–15.4
45	Kaelon Black49ers	vs Raiders	6.1	6.6	7.2	0.0–15.3
46	Mike Washington Jr.Raiders	at 49ers	6.1	6.6	7.0	0.0–15.3
47	RJ HarveyBroncos	at Panthers	4.8	6.4	8.0	0.0–15.1
48	David MontgomeryTexans	at Chargers	5.7	6.3	6.9	0.0–14.9
49	Saquon BarkleyEagles	vs Giants	5.3	6.1	6.8	0.0–14.6
50	Kimani VidalChargers	vs Texans	4.7	5.6	6.4	0.0–13.9
51	Devin SingletaryGiants	at Eagles	3.9	4.7	5.5	0.0–12.8
52	TreVeyon HendersonPatriots	vs Packers	4.0	4.6	5.3	0.0–12.6
53	MarShawn LloydPackers	at Patriots	3.6	4.4	5.3	0.0–12.4
54	Bam KnightCardinals	at Seahawks	3.5	4.4	5.2	0.0–12.3
55	Chris Rodriguez Jr.Jaguars	at Ravens	4.0	4.3	4.5	0.0–12.2
56	Keaton MitchellChargers	vs Texans	3.1	4.1	5.1	0.0–12.0
57	Brian RobinsonFalcons	vs Bengals	3.5	4.0	4.5	0.0–11.8
58	Tank BigsbyEagles	vs Giants	3.3	3.8	4.2	0.0–11.5
59	Tyrone Tracy Jr.Giants	at Eagles	2.7	3.3	4.0	0.0–10.9
60	Roschon JohnsonBears	vs Buccaneers	2.1	2.7	3.4	0.0–10.1

Each call, in one sentence(10)

Our projection has Jahmyr Gibbs at 26.5 half-PPR points at the Dolphins in Week 9, 2026, our RB1.
Our projection has Kenneth Walker III at 20.3 half-PPR points against the Jets in Week 9, 2026, our RB2.
Our projection has D'Andre Swift at 19.3 half-PPR points against the Buccaneers in Week 9, 2026, our RB3.
Our projection has Christian McCaffrey at 18.3 half-PPR points against the Raiders in Week 9, 2026, our RB4.
Our projection has Bijan Robinson at 17.9 half-PPR points against the Bengals in Week 9, 2026, our RB5.
Our projection has James Cook at 17.7 half-PPR points at the Vikings in Week 9, 2026, our RB6.
Our projection has Javonte Williams at 17.2 half-PPR points at the Colts in Week 9, 2026, our RB7.
Our projection has Kyren Williams at 16.0 half-PPR points at the Commanders in Week 9, 2026, our RB8.
Our projection has Chuba Hubbard at 15.9 half-PPR points against the Broncos in Week 9, 2026, our RB9.
Our projection has Chase Brown at 15.6 half-PPR points at the Falcons in Week 9, 2026, our RB10.

Wide Receivers, Week 9, 2026 (67 players)

Wide Receivers fantasy projections for Week 9, 2026, ranked by projected half-PPR points.
Rk	Player	Game	Std	Half-PPR	PPR	Range
1	Jaxon Smith-NjigbaSeahawks	vs Cardinals	15.1	18.8	22.6	9.0–32.1
2	Puka NacuaRams	at Commanders	14.6	18.7	22.9	9.0–32.0
3	CeeDee LambCowboys	at Colts	14.6	18.3	22.0	8.6–31.3
4	Amon-Ra St. BrownLions	at Dolphins	12.5	16.2	19.8	7.1–28.4
5	Ja'Marr ChaseBengals	at Falcons	12.9	16.1	19.3	7.1–28.3
6	Tee HigginsBengals	at Falcons	11.7	14.4	17.2	5.9–26.0
7	Malik NabersGiants	at Eagles	10.2	13.5	16.7	5.2–24.7
8	Matthew GoldenPackers	at Patriots	10.5	13.3	16.1	5.0–24.5
9	Chris OlaveSaints	vs Browns	9.9	13.0	16.0	4.8–24.0
10	Drake LondonFalcons	vs Bengals	10.1	12.6	15.2	4.6–23.5
11	DeVonta SmithEagles	vs Giants	9.0	12.2	15.4	4.2–22.9
12	Tetairoa McMillanPanthers	vs Broncos	9.3	12.0	14.7	4.1–22.7
13	Michael WilsonCardinals	at Seahawks	9.0	12.0	15.0	4.1–22.6
14	Christian WatsonPackers	at Patriots	9.3	11.7	14.1	3.9–22.3
15	George PickensCowboys	at Colts	9.3	11.7	14.0	3.9–22.2
16	Davante AdamsRams	at Commanders	9.1	11.5	14.0	3.8–22.0
17	Zay FlowersRavens	vs Jaguars	8.6	11.3	14.1	3.6–21.7
18	Justin JeffersonVikings	vs Bills	8.8	11.2	13.5	3.5–21.6
19	Jameson WilliamsLions	at Dolphins	9.1	11.0	13.0	3.4–21.3
20	Emeka EgbukaBuccaneers	at Bears	8.3	10.6	13.0	3.1–20.8
21	Mike Evans49ers	vs Raiders	8.3	10.4	12.5	3.0–20.5
22	Garrett WilsonJets	at Chiefs	7.9	10.4	12.8	2.9–20.4
23	A.J. BrownPatriots	vs Packers	8.0	10.2	12.5	2.8–20.2
24	Luther Burden IIIBears	vs Buccaneers	7.7	10.0	12.4	2.7–19.9
25	Denzel BostonBrowns	at Saints	7.8	9.9	11.9	2.6–19.7
26	Nico CollinsTexans	at Chargers	7.3	9.6	11.8	2.4–19.3
27	Parker WashingtonJaguars	at Ravens	7.4	9.5	11.5	2.3–19.2
28	Devaughn VeleSaints	vs Browns	7.2	9.4	11.5	2.2–19.0
29	Rome OdunzeBears	vs Buccaneers	7.6	9.3	11.0	2.2–18.9
30	Stefon DiggsCommanders	vs Rams	6.8	9.2	11.6	2.1–18.8
31	Jalen CokerPanthers	vs Broncos	6.8	9.0	11.2	2.0–18.5
32	Rashee RiceChiefs	vs Jets	6.3	8.9	11.5	1.9–18.4
33	Xavier WorthyChiefs	vs Jets	6.8	8.6	10.4	1.7–18.0
34	Makai LemonEagles	vs Giants	6.4	8.5	10.7	1.6–17.9
35	Josh DownsColts	vs Cowboys	6.5	8.5	10.4	1.6–17.8
36	Keenan AllenColts	vs Cowboys	6.0	8.4	10.9	1.5–17.7
37	KC ConcepcionBrowns	at Saints	6.4	8.4	10.4	1.5–17.7
38	Jaylen WaddleBroncos	at Panthers	6.3	8.4	10.5	1.5–17.7
39	Tre TuckerRaiders	at 49ers	6.5	8.3	10.2	1.5–17.6
40	Ryan FlournoyCowboys	at Colts	6.4	8.2	9.9	1.3–17.4
41	Ricky Pearsall49ers	vs Raiders	6.1	8.1	10.2	1.3–17.3
42	Jordan AddisonVikings	vs Bills	6.3	8.0	9.7	1.3–17.2
43	Malik WashingtonDolphins	vs Lions	5.8	7.8	9.8	1.1–16.9
44	Khalil ShakirBills	at Vikings	5.8	7.8	9.8	1.1–16.9
45	Antonio WilliamsCommanders	vs Rams	5.4	7.1	8.9	0.6–15.9
46	Jakobi MeyersJaguars	at Ravens	5.3	7.1	8.8	0.6–15.9
47	Courtland SuttonBroncos	at Panthers	5.3	6.8	8.3	0.4–15.5
48	Chris Godwin Jr.Buccaneers	at Bears	5.0	6.6	8.3	0.3–15.3
49	Deebo Samuel Sr.49ers	vs Raiders	5.0	6.6	8.1	0.2–15.2
50	DJ MooreBills	at Vikings	4.8	6.5	8.2	0.2–15.1
51	DeMario DouglasPatriots	vs Packers	4.9	6.5	8.0	0.1–15.0
52	Adonai MitchellJets	at Chiefs	4.5	6.2	8.0	0.0–14.7
53	Dontayvion WicksEagles	vs Giants	4.4	6.0	7.6	0.0–14.4
54	Mack HollinsPatriots	vs Packers	4.0	5.7	7.3	0.0–13.9
55	Quentin JohnstonChargers	vs Texans	4.1	5.5	6.8	0.0–13.7
56	Laquon TreadwellColts	vs Cowboys	4.1	5.3	6.4	0.0–13.4
56	Terry McLaurinCommanders	vs Rams	3.5	5.2	6.9	0.0–13.3
57	Rashid ShaheedSeahawks	vs Cardinals	3.6	5.0	6.5	0.0–13.1
58	Kendrick BourneCardinals	at Seahawks	3.2	5.0	6.8	0.0–13.1
59	Alec PierceColts	vs Cowboys	3.8	5.0	6.3	0.0–13.1
60	Ladd McConkeyChargers	vs Texans	3.3	4.8	6.3	0.0–12.7
61	Romeo DoubsPatriots	vs Packers	3.4	4.7	6.1	0.0–12.6
62	Jerry JeudyBrowns	at Saints	3.1	4.3	5.5	0.0–12.0
63	Brian Thomas Jr.Jaguars	at Ravens	2.2	3.2	4.3	0.0–10.6
64	Marvin Harrison Jr.Texans	at Chargers	1.6	2.8	3.9	0.0–9.9
65	Troy FranklinBroncos	at Panthers	1.6	2.4	3.2	0.0–9.5
66	Jauan JenningsVikings	vs Bills	1.5	2.4	3.2	0.0–9.3

Each call, in one sentence(10)

Our projection has Jaxon Smith-Njigba at 18.8 half-PPR points against the Cardinals in Week 9, 2026, our WR1.
Our projection has Puka Nacua at 18.7 half-PPR points at the Commanders in Week 9, 2026, our WR2.
Our projection has CeeDee Lamb at 18.3 half-PPR points at the Colts in Week 9, 2026, our WR3.
Our projection has Amon-Ra St. Brown at 16.2 half-PPR points at the Dolphins in Week 9, 2026, our WR4.
Our projection has Ja'Marr Chase at 16.1 half-PPR points at the Falcons in Week 9, 2026, our WR5.
Our projection has Tee Higgins at 14.4 half-PPR points at the Falcons in Week 9, 2026, our WR6.
Our projection has Malik Nabers at 13.5 half-PPR points at the Eagles in Week 9, 2026, our WR7.
Our projection has Matthew Golden at 13.3 half-PPR points at the Patriots in Week 9, 2026, our WR8.
Our projection has Chris Olave at 13.0 half-PPR points against the Browns in Week 9, 2026, our WR9.
Our projection has Drake London at 12.6 half-PPR points against the Bengals in Week 9, 2026, our WR10.

Tight Ends, Week 9, 2026 (36 players)

Tight Ends fantasy projections for Week 9, 2026, ranked by projected half-PPR points.
Rk	Player	Game	Std	Half-PPR	PPR	Range
1	Brock BowersRaiders	at 49ers	9.8	13.0	16.2	5.1–23.9
2	Trey McBrideCardinals	at Seahawks	9.1	12.8	16.5	5.0–23.5
3	George Kittle49ers	vs Raiders	10.2	12.6	15.0	4.9–23.2
4	Isaiah LikelyGiants	at Eagles	8.5	11.2	13.9	4.0–21.0
5	Sam LaPortaLions	at Dolphins	8.0	10.1	12.2	3.3–19.4
6	Tyler WarrenColts	vs Cowboys	7.2	9.8	12.4	3.1–18.9
7	Travis KelceChiefs	vs Jets	7.5	9.7	11.8	3.0–18.7
8	Colston LovelandBears	vs Buccaneers	7.3	9.5	11.8	3.0–18.5
9	Tucker KraftPackers	at Patriots	6.9	9.0	11.2	2.7–17.7
10	Harold Fannin Jr.Browns	at Saints	6.4	8.7	10.9	2.4–17.2
11	Dallas GoedertEagles	vs Giants	5.4	7.5	9.5	1.7–15.3
12	Jake Tonges49ers	vs Raiders	5.5	7.3	9.1	1.6–15.1
13	Brenton StrangeJaguars	at Ravens	5.1	7.0	8.9	1.4–14.6
14	Tyler HigbeeRams	at Commanders	5.2	7.1	9.0	1.5–14.8
14	T.J. HockensonVikings	vs Bills	5.1	7.0	8.8	1.4–14.6
15	Dalton KincaidBills	at Vikings	5.1	6.9	8.7	1.4–14.5
16	Michael MayerRaiders	at 49ers	4.8	6.7	8.6	1.3–14.2
17	AJ BarnerSeahawks	vs Cardinals	4.9	6.5	8.1	1.1–13.9
18	Dalton SchultzTexans	at Chargers	4.2	6.3	8.4	1.0–13.6
19	Juwan JohnsonSaints	vs Browns	4.4	6.2	8.1	1.0–13.5
20	Chig OkonkwoCommanders	vs Rams	4.3	6.1	7.8	0.8–13.2
21	Greg DulcichDolphins	vs Lions	4.1	5.8	7.5	0.7–12.8
22	Cade OttonBuccaneers	at Bears	4.1	5.6	7.1	0.6–12.5
23	Kyle PittsFalcons	vs Bengals	4.1	5.6	7.1	0.6–12.5
24	Mason TaylorJets	at Chiefs	3.5	5.2	6.9	0.3–11.8
25	Hunter HenryPatriots	vs Packers	3.5	5.1	6.7	0.3–11.7
26	Mark AndrewsRavens	vs Jaguars	3.2	4.9	6.6	0.1–11.4
27	David NjokuChargers	vs Texans	3.2	4.8	6.3	0.0–11.2
28	Eli RaridonPatriots	vs Packers	3.5	4.8	6.0	0.0–11.2
29	Colby ParkinsonRams	at Commanders	3.2	4.5	5.8	0.0–10.8
30	Oronde Gadsden IIChargers	vs Texans	2.3	3.7	5.1	0.0–9.6
31	Darren WallerPanthers	vs Broncos	2.7	4.1	5.5	0.0–10.2
31	Jake FergusonCowboys	at Colts	2.1	3.5	5.0	0.0–9.3
32	Charlie KolarChargers	vs Texans	2.2	3.4	4.7	0.0–9.2
33	Evan EngramBroncos	at Panthers	1.6	2.8	4.0	0.0–8.3
34	Theo JohnsonGiants	at Eagles	1.4	2.4	3.4	0.0–7.6

Each call, in one sentence(10)

Our projection has Brock Bowers at 13.0 half-PPR points at the 49ers in Week 9, 2026, our TE1.
Our projection has Trey McBride at 12.8 half-PPR points at the Seahawks in Week 9, 2026, our TE2.
Our projection has George Kittle at 12.6 half-PPR points against the Raiders in Week 9, 2026, our TE3.
Our projection has Isaiah Likely at 11.2 half-PPR points at the Eagles in Week 9, 2026, our TE4.
Our projection has Sam LaPorta at 10.1 half-PPR points at the Dolphins in Week 9, 2026, our TE5.
Our projection has Tyler Warren at 9.8 half-PPR points against the Cowboys in Week 9, 2026, our TE6.
Our projection has Travis Kelce at 9.7 half-PPR points against the Jets in Week 9, 2026, our TE7.
Our projection has Colston Loveland at 9.5 half-PPR points against the Buccaneers in Week 9, 2026, our TE8.
Our projection has Tucker Kraft at 9.0 half-PPR points at the Patriots in Week 9, 2026, our TE9.
Our projection has Harold Fannin Jr. at 8.7 half-PPR points at the Saints in Week 9, 2026, our TE10.

Start or sit: compare two players

Pick the two you are torn between. The gap is our projection’s, and the rows underneath are the components that produce it. Free, like every number on this board.

Player APlayer BScoring

Our projection has Josh Allen ahead by 0.6 Half-PPR points, 20.9 to 20.3. That gap is inside our own error bar; treat it as a tie.

Josh Allen compared with Brock Purdy, Half-PPR scoring.
	Josh Allen	Brock Purdy	Gap
Projected Half-PPR	20.9	20.3	0.6
Range (floor–ceiling)	10.9–31.6	10.4–30.9	—
Positional rank	QB1	QB2	—
This week	at Vikings	vs Raiders	—
Pass yards	228.4	303.5	-75.1
Rush yards	39.1	21.3	17.8
Carries	7	4.4	2.6
Pass TDs	1.4	1.9	-0.5
Rush TDs	0.7	0.3	0.4
Interceptions	0.8	0.8	0

Components are the projection’s own expected stat line, not last week’s box score. Both numbers assume the player takes the field: the model does not forecast whether he is active, which is why the injury row is there and why a player ruled out carries a status instead of a number.

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How these projections work

Projections are our own model's output: recent role and usage, shrunk efficiency rates, and the game's scoring environment. The range beside each number is modeled, not a fixed band: the 10th to 90th percentile of that player's outcomes for the week, fit from how projections like his have actually landed. Every projection is graded against actual fantasy points the week after it publishes. Every number is conditional on the player playing: a player ruled out carries his status instead of a projection, and a player who takes no offensive snap is excluded from the record rather than counted as a zero. One snap is enough to be graded — a player who was on the field is scored on what he actually did, including nothing at all. Nothing here is betting advice.

Kickers and team defenses are not on the board yet — the model projects the four positions where snaps and usage separate startable players. Team defenses are planned to join around Week 4, kickers later in the season, and both appear here first when they do.