Week 8 is in the books! Hopefully, our rankings helped you decide who to start and sit, and you survived the week with a win.
Week 8 Recap
In Week 8, Jameson Williams defied the odds and delivered a solid fantasy performance, highlighted by a 46-yard reception and a late touchdown grab. A.J. Brown did not play against the Dolphins, while Michael Wilson proved our bounce-back prediction correct by finishing with over 100 receiving yards and a touchdown. Antonio Williams also provided solid FLEX value last week, hauling in five receptions for 54 yards.
Week 9 Wide Receivers
Caleb Douglas is my sleeper pick for Week 9. Douglas has led his team in receiving yards and is tied for the most targets since returning over the last two games. He now faces a Lions defense that has allowed the eighth-most fantasy points to opposing wide receivers this season. While Detroit’s secondary has played better in recent weeks, the expected game script could work in Douglas’ favor. With the Lions likely playing from ahead, Douglas should have plenty of opportunities to make catches and produce. He offers intriguing FLEX upside for fantasy managers looking for a Week 9 sleeper.
Keenan Allen should offer a solid floor against the Cowboys in Week 9. Dallas has allowed the fifth-most fantasy points to opposing wide receivers this season, including at least six receptions to an opposing receiver in each of its last four games. Allen has been one of the few consistent pieces in the Colts’ offense, scoring double-digit fantasy points in two of his last three games. With a favorable matchup and a reliable role in the passing game, Allen should be a safer FLEX option for fantasy managers in Week 9.
Garrett Wilson saw a bounce-back in targets in Week 8, but I’m fading him against the Chiefs in Week 9. Kansas City has allowed the second-fewest fantasy points to opposing wide receivers this season. Over their last four games, only one receiver has surpassed 60 receiving yards against them, and that was Jaxon Smith-Njigba. The Jets have also shown that they are willing to ride the hot hand at receiver in any given week, making Wilson’s weekly production less predictable. Despite his improved involvement last week, this difficult matchup makes Wilson a risky fantasy option in Week 9.
Tetairoa McMillan is another wide receiver I’m fading in Week 9. Since his breakout performance in Week 4, McMillan has struggled to consistently deliver elite fantasy production. Bryce Young has also failed to maintain the level of play he showed earlier in the season, limiting McMillan’s weekly upside. Now he faces a Broncos defense that has gotten healthier in the secondary and has done an excellent job limiting outside receivers over the last 4 weeks. With Patrick Surtain II back in action, McMillan could struggle to find opportunities for big plays. Fantasy managers should temper expectations, as McMillan faces an uphill battle to deliver WR2 production in Week 9. –Steve Pintado