Courtland Sutton or Tank Dell Week 9 Start/Sit Advice: Fantasy Projections for WRs

Some managers may be debating between Courtland Sutton and Tank Dell for their Week 9 lineups. Picking the right wide receivers for fantasy football lineups each week can truly be the difference between winning and losing. These two WRs both carry upside into their upcoming matchups, so which one is a better pick?

Is Courtland Sutton a good fantasy pick in Week 9?

Courtland Sutton outlook (image credit: Getty)

Courtland Sutton got off to a slow start to the 2024 fantasy football season, finishing outside of the top 55 weekly wide receivers in each of his first two games. He has been trending much more in the right direction in recent weeks, finishing among the top 25 players in his position in three of his past five games and has scored both of his touchdowns during that time.

The veteran is also coming off his best game of the season for the Denver Broncos last week, setting season-highs with eight receptions and 100 receiving yards. He will look to carry that momentum into a favorable matchup against the Baltimore Ravens' struggling pass defense.

Is Tank Dell a good fantasy pick in Week 9?

Tank Dell outlook (image credit: Getty)

Tank Dell has been disappointing during the 2024 fantasy football season so far, failing to follow up on his promising rookie season last year. He currently ranks as just the overall WR58 this year but is expected to get a massive opportunity at a heavier workload this week with Nico Collins and Stefon Diggs out with injuries.

The second-year wide receiver will look to capitalize on this situation, but it won't be easy against the New York Jets' elite passing defense. They are currently allowing the third-fewest fantasy points per game to wide receivers, so Dell may find it difficult to put up big numbers.

Courtland Sutton or Tank Dell: Who should I start in Week 9 fantasy football?

Sportskeeda's Who Should I Start tool

Courtland Sutton is the recommended wide receiver to use in Week 9 fantasy football lineups over Tank Dell. His superior matchup this week is one of the biggest reasons why, as the Ravens should present more scoring opportunities than the Jets.

Sportskeeda's Who Should I Start tool predicts that Sutton will score nearly an additional fantasy point than Dell in PPR formats this week. His higher projections in receptions and receiving yards account for his higher expected fantasy score. He makes for a solid WR3 or flex option in Week 9 lineups.