Fabs Top 10 team defenses
1. Eagles D/ST at Texans (TNF)
2. Bills D/ST at Jets
3. Patriots D/ST vs. Colts
4. Chiefs D/ST vs. Titans
5. Buccaneers D/ST vs. Rams
6. Bengals D/ST vs. Panthers
7. Dolphins D/ST at Bears
8. Ravens D/ST at Saints (MNF)
9. Vikings D/ST at Commanders
10. Chargers D/ST at Falcons
Byes: 49ers, Browns, Broncos, Cowboys, Giants, Steelers
Week 9 Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em: QUARTERBACKS | RUNNING BACKS | WIDE RECEIVERS | TIGHT ENDS | KICKERS & TEAM DEFENSES
Start of the Week
Patriots D/ST vs. Colts (1 p.m. ET, CBS): The Patriots defense had nine fantasy points in last week’s win over the Jets, and an upcoming home matchup against Sam Ehlinger and the Colts is a favorable one. Their offense has committed a league-high 16 giveaways and have allowed 26 sacks (T-2nd) on the season.
Start ‘Em
Buccaneers D/ST vs. Rams (4:05 p.m. ET, CBS): The Buccaneers defense has not looked great lately, but a nice matchup against Matthew Stafford and the Rams makes this unit a viable option. The Rams’ offense has committed 13 giveaways and allowed 24 sacks, and defenses have scored the most fantasy points vs. them.
More Starts
• Eagles D/ST at Texans (Thur. 8:15 p.m. ET, Prime Video)
• Bengals D/ST vs. Panthers (1 p.m. ET, Fox)
• Chiefs D/ST vs. Titans (8:20 p.m. ET, NBC)
DFS Bargains
• Jaguars D/ST vs. Raiders ($3,100)
• Buccaneers D/ST vs. Rams ($3,000)
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Week 9 Sit ‘Em: Defenses
Sit of the Week
Jets D/ST vs. Bills (1 p.m. ET, CBS): The Jets have one of the 10 best defenses in fantasy football, but facing the Bills makes this unit a hard fade. The Bills offensive line has allowed just 11 sacks of Josh Allen, and defenses have averaged the second-fewest fantasy points against them. Be sure to sit Gang Green this week.
Sit ‘Em
Rams D/ST at Buccaneers (4:25 p.m. ET, CBS): The Rams defense was highly coveted in fantasy drafts, but this unit isn’t even in the top 20 in points after eight weeks. I’d fade them on the road against Tom Brady and the Buccaneers, who have committed just seven giveaways and allowed 13 sacks on the season.
More Sits
• Saints D/ST vs. Ravens (Mon. 8:15 p.m. ET, ESPN)
• Seahawks D/ST at Cardinals (4:05 p.m. ET, Fox)
• Titans D/ST at Chiefs (8:20 p.m. ET, NBC)
DFS Fades
• Raiders D/ST at Saints ($3,400)
• Rams D/ST at Buccaneers ($3,300)
Fabs Top 10 kickers
1. Justin Tucker at Saints (MNF)
2. Tyler Bass at Jets
3. Harrison Butker vs. Titans
4. Evan McPherson vs. Panthers
5. Jake Elliott at Texans (TNF)
6. Jason Myers at Cardinals
7. Daniel Carlson at Jaguars
8. Ryan Succop vs. Rams
9. Jason Sanders at Bears
10. Younghoe Koo vs. Chargers
Byes: 49ers, Browns, Broncos, Cowboys, Giants, Steelers
Week 9 Start ‘Em: Kickers
Start of the Week
Evan McPherson vs. Panthers (1 p.m. ET, Fox): McPherson has been bad in recent weeks, scoring five or fewer fantasy points in three of his last four games. Still, I’m rolling with him in a plus matchup against the Panthers. Carolina's defense has given up the sixth-most points to kickers, including three with over 13 points.
SI Sportsbook Player Prop: McPherson over 1.5 field goals made (-133)
More Starts
• Jake Elliott at Texans (Thur. 8:15 p.m. ET, Prime Video)
• Younghoe Koo vs. Chargers (1 p.m. ET, Fox)
• Jason Myers at Cardinals (4:05 p.m. ET, Fox)
Week 9 Sit ‘Em: Kickers
Sit of the Week
Matt Gay at Buccaneers (4:25 p.m. ET, CBS): Gay has been a disappointment in fantasy land, ranking outside of the top 20 kickers after eight weeks. He should be on the sidelines once again, as the Rams face a Buccaneers defense that’s given up just 10 field goal attempts and fewer than six fantasy points a game to kickers.
More Sits
• Greg Zuerlein vs. Bills (1 p.m. ET, CBS)
• Matt Prater vs. Seahawks (4:05 p.m. ET, Fox)
SI Sportsbook Player Prop: Zuerlein under 1.5 field goals made (-188)
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