James Conner or J.K. Dobbins or Tony Pollard: Who should I start in Week 9 Fantasy Football?

Starting the right running backs in fantasy football each week is absolutely crucial to optimizing lineups. Some managers may be debating between James Conner, J.K. Dobbins, and Tony Pollard as one of their Week 9 starters. All three veterans have upside, but here's which one is the best pick this week.

Is James Conner a good fantasy pick in Week 9?

James Conner (image credit: Getty)

James Conner has been extremely reliable in fantasy football during his time with the Arizona Cardinals. He has finished among the top 20 running backs in each of his three completed seasons with the team and is well on his way this year.

Conner currently ranks as the overall RB12 this season and has finished among the top 20 weekly running backs in six of his eight games. He will look to keep things rolling in a decent matchup against the Chicago Bears defense that is better against the pass than the run.

Is J.K. Dobbins a good fantasy pick in Week 9?

J.K. Dobbins (image credit: Getty)

J.K. Dobbins got off to a fast start to the 2024 fantasy football season in his first year since joining the Los Angeles Chargers. He finished as the RB4 and RB5 in his first two games but has regressed a bit since then, including finishing outside of the top 30 running backs in three of his next four games.

Dobbins appears to be trending back in the right direction after ranking among the top 15 weekly running backs in two of his past three games. He will look to carry that momentum into a Week 9 matchup against the Cleveland Browns.

Is Tony Pollard a good fantasy pick in Week 9?

Tony Pollard (image credit: Getty)

Tony Pollard switched teams for the first time in his career during the 2024 NFL offseason when he joined the Tennessee Titans. He has been solid during his first year with his new team, currently ranking as the overall RB22 in fantasy football this season. He has also finished among the top 30 weekly running backs in six of his seven games.

Pollard will look to continue his consistent output in Week 9 when he faces off against the New England Patriots. He has a favorable matchup to do so as the Patriots have struggled defensively this year.

James Conner or J.K. Dobbins or Tony Pollard: Who should I Start in Week 9 fantasy football?

Who Should I Start

Tony Pollard is the recommended running back to use in Week 9 fantasy football lineups over James Conner and J.K. Dobbins. He is playing in the best matchup of the trio of veterans, which significantly contributes to his superior projections this week.

Sportskeeda's Who Should I Start tool expects Pollard to score more than an additional fantasy point than Conner and Dobbins in PPR formats this week. His projected involvement as a receiver, as well as his overall yardage projections, are among the main reasons for him being the preferred pick.