The Post’s Drew Loftis evaluates all the relevant fantasy football news ahead of Week 9 of the NFL season.
Big Weeks
Ryan Fitzpatrick QB, Dolphins, vs. Jets (FanDuel $7,000/DraftKings $4,800)
Of course there is the revenge-game factor, but more significantly, the Jets appear as a team in disarray. It is easy to envision the chaos surrounding Jamal Adams’ self-aggrandizing rant against the front office bleeding into game prep, either through discord or disinterest.
Michael Gallup WR, Cowboys, at Giants (FD $6,600/DK $6,300)
Whether lining up against Janoris Jenkins or DeAndre Baker, Gallup should have an advantage. A big play or two could be in order, being one game and a bye week removed from his return from a hamstring injury.
Cameron Brate TE, Buccaneers, at Seahawks (FD $5,100/DK $3,100)
Only the Cardinals are worse defending the tight end than Seattle. With O.J. Howard again likely to be sidelined, and knowing Jameis Winston likes to looks Brate’s way in the red zone, the TD probability get a bump this week.
Cleveland DST, Browns, at Broncos (FD $4,300/DK $3,100)
Facing third-string QB Brandon Allen. Drafted in 2016, on his third team, yet to play a single snap. This could be Luke Falk bad.
Small Weaks
Carson Wentz QB, Eagles, vs. Bears (FD $7,400/DK $5,700)
His fantasy season hasn’t been as bad as his real-world season (just two absolute duds), but this week against a desperate Bears team that is more vulnerable to the run than the pass, it is a good week to find an alternative.
Mark Ingram RB, Ravens, vs. Patriots (FD $7,300/DK $5,900)
Hasn’t topped 70 yards rushing in three straight games. This week he faces a Patriots defense that gives up nearly 10 fantasy points fewer per game to running backs than the league average.
Chris Carson RB, Seahawks, vs. Buccaneers (FD $8,200/DK $7,200)
Tampa Bay has given up just three rushing TDs to RBs all season — and two of them to the Rams, in a game in which it yielded just 30 RB rushing yards. With Carson not involved in the passing game, chances to overcome a tough matchup dwindle.
Odell Beckham Jr. WR, Browns, at Broncos (FD $7,000/DK $6,600)
According to Pro Football Focus, Broncos cornerback Chris Harris Jr. has shadowed Allen Robinson, Davante Adams and T.Y. Hilton this season, allowing an average of 2.0 catches for 34.3 yards and zero TDs.
