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Paying attention to direct matchups is one of the most important NFL Fantasy Football strategies during each season. Analyzing the specific situations each player faces every week allows fantasy managers to optimize their lineups. It can be crucial to earn consistent victories across all formats, including season-long as well as DFS.
The following players on this list are some of the best Fantasy Football players to target in Week 9 of the 2022 NFL season. Utilizing these particular superstars this week may give fantasy rosters their best opportunity of putting up a massive point total. The top picks are based on their matchups this week paired with their overall production and recent performances.
Justin Herbert - Los Angeles Chargers vs. Atlanta Falcons
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Justin Herbert has fallen a bit short of expectations so far during the 2022 Fantasy Football season. He currently ranks just 11th among quarterbacks in fantasy points per game. This is below his preseason top-five projections.
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Week 9 creates an ideal situation for Herbert to get things rolling. The Atlanta Falcons are currently allowing the third-most fantasy points per game to quarterbacks. They also allow the most passing yards per game in the NFL.
Aaron Jones - Green Bay Packers vs. Detroit Lions
Aaron Jones currently ranks in the top 12 this season in PPR points per game, making him an RB1 in Fantasy Football. He has been in great form lately, turning in two of his top three scores of the year in the last two weeks.
Jones has an excellent chance to keep his hot streak going against the Detroit Lions. They are allowing the third-most fantasy points per game to running backs this year. They are also the only NFL team allowing more than 30 points per game.
Miles Sanders - Philadelphia Eagles vs. Houston Texans
Miles Sanders has one of the most favorable possible matchups in Week 9 of the 2022 Fantasy Football season. The Houston Texans are currently allowing the most rushing yards per game. They are also the only team allowing more than 30 PPR fantasy points per game to running backs.
Sanders is one of only 18 running backs averaging more than 14 PPR points per game. He is a solid starter almost every week, but is especially enticing in his Week 9 matchup.
Travis Etienne - Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Las Vegas Raiders
Travis Etienne has been one of the most productive running backs since taking over as the starter. He has finished in the top 25 in PPR points in each of the last four weeks, including being in the top ten in each of his last two games.
Etienne is in a prime position to keep things rolling against the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 9. The Radiers are currently allowing the the sixth-most PPR points per game in Fantasy Football this year.
Justin Jefferson - Minnesota Vikings vs. Washington Commanders
Justin Jefferson is one of the most reliable wide receivers in Fantasy Football. He is currently ranked in the top five in PPR fantasy points per game, making him a must-start every week.
Jefferson is in a good spot for a massive game in Week 9. The Washington Commanders are one of only eight teams allowing more than 30 PPR points per game to wide receivers.
Chris Olave - New Orleans Saints vs. Baltimore Ravens
Chris Olave entered the 2022 NFL season in a crowded wide receiver room for the New Orleans Saints. The rookie has been the best of them all, especially in Fantasy Football. He currently ranks in the top 20 in PPR points per game.
The Baltimore Ravens will provide a favorable matchup for Olave to continue his impressive rookie season. They are ranked in the bottom five this year in passing yards allowed per game and fantasy points allowed to wide receivers.
Terry McLaurin - Washington Commanders vs. Minnesota Vikings
Terry McLaurin has been consistently reliable during the 2022 Fantasy Football season. He has finished in the top 30 in PPR points five times so far this year. He also ranks 22nd in total fantasy points among wide receivers, making him a WR2 in Fantasy Football.
McLaurin has elevated his game in recent weeks, recording his top two scores of the season in his last two games. The Minnesota Vikings are allowing the seventh-most fantasy points per game to wide receivers, so he has a good chance of keeping it going.
Zach Ertz - Arizona Cardinals vs. Seattle Seahawks
Zach Ertz has been one of the top Fantasy Football tight ends during the 2022 NFL season. He currently ranks third in PPR points per game in the position, while being the second-most targeted tight end in the NFL.
The Seattle Seahawks are currently allowing the most points per game to opposing tight ends by a wide margin. They allow more than two additional PPR points per game than any other team. Ertz should be in for a big Week 9 in Fantasy Football.
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