Week 9 of the fantasy football season is here, and things are beginning to ramp up. Each win and loss becomes more and more impactful at this point in the season, so today, we’re here to help you out with our NFL Week 9 Fantasy Football Cheat Sheet.

We’ll give you some of the best matchups to watch for, our rankings for each position, and our ES50 rankings, which ranks the top 50 players regardless of position for this week.

Note: Rankings are based on a full-point PPR format

Best Matchups in Week 9

Quarterback

1. Kyler Murray, Arizona Cardinals

The QB with the best fantasy matchup this week is Kyler Murray. The Arizona Cardinals‘ starting QB is back from injury this week, and faces a very poor Dallas Cowboys defense that allows by far the most fantasy points to opposing QBs (24.93) this season. Expect Murray to have a big game on Monday.

2. Daniel Jones, Indianapolis Colts

The QB with the second-best matchup this week is Daniel Jones, who faces the Pittsburgh Steelers. Pittsburgh gives up the second-most points to opposing QBs (21.27) this season. He’s having a career year in Indy and should have another big game this weekend.

3. Mac Jones, San Francisco 49ers

Mac Jones has the third-best fantasy matchup this week, facing the New York Giants. The Giants give up 21.22 points to opposing QBs each week, but that could quickly change if Jones doesn’t get back to playing how he did early in the season.

4. Tua Tagovailoa, Miami Dolphins

Tua Tagovailoa is the next man on this list. He faces a very bad Baltimore Ravens defense, which gives up 2o.44 points per game to opposing QBs. Tua is also coming off his best game of the year, so watch out for him on Thursday night.

5. Sam Darnold, Seattle Seahawks

Sam Darnold and the Seattle Seahawks face off against the Washington Commanders, who give up the fifth-most fantasy points to opposing QBs, this week. Darnold has been a very consistent fantasy performer this year, and should have another 18+ point performance in him on Sunday night.

Running Backs

1. D’Andre Swift, Chicago Bears

The RB with the best matchup this week is D’Andre Swift. He faces the Cincinnati Bengals this week, who give up the most PPG to opposing RBs (33.59). Look for Swift to have a big game this weekend.

2. Bam Knight, Arizona Cardinals

Bam Knight is set to have a massive game on Monday night. The Dallas Cowboys give up 28.36 PPG to opposing RBs, and Knight seems to be the lead guy in Arizona until further notice.

3. Kimani Vidal, Los Angeles Chargers

Another backup who’s been thrust into a starting role has a great matchup this week. Kimani Vidal has been excellent in place of Omarion Hampton, and this week, he faces his easiest test yet against the Tennessee Titans, who give up 28.30 points to opposing running backs per game.

4. DeVon Achane, Miami Dolphins

DeVon Achane is already a must-start every week, and now he gets to face a Baltimore Ravens defense that allows 27.44 PPG to opposing RBs. His counterpart this week also has a very favorable matchup…

5. Derrick Henry, Baltimore Ravens

Derrick Henry is another RB on TNF who has a very favorable matchup. The Miami Dolphins give up 26.29 PPG to opposing RBs, so expect to see a lot of points between these two backs on TNF.

Wide Receivers

1. Marvin Harrison Jr., Arizona Cardinals

Marvin Harrison Jr. hasn’t lived up to expectations again this season, but he has the best matchup of any WR this week. The Cowboys give up 41.49 points to opposing WRs this year, so Harrison should see a healthy workload.

2. Jaylen Waddle, Miami Dolphins

Just like how Achane has a great matchup against the Ravens this week, Jaylen Waddle does as well. The Ravens allow 39.49 points per game to opposing WRs, and Waddle is very clearly the WR1 in Miami.

3. DK Metcalf, Pittsburgh Steelers

For how great the Indianapolis Colts have been this year, it’s strange to see how well opposing WRs perform against them. They give up 39.20 PPG to opposing WRs, and like Waddle, Metcalf is easily the top option in Pittsburgh.

4. Brian Thomas Jr., Jacksonville Jaguars

Brian Thomas Jr. seems set up to have a massive day against the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday. The Raiders allow 39.13 PPG to opposing WRs, so the Jags should find a lot of success through the air. Also, look for Travis Hunter to have another big game.

5. Michael Pittman, Indianapolis Colts

Michael Pittman also has a very favorable matchup this week against the Steelers, who allow 38.99 PPG to opposing WRs. With Josh Downs potentially missing this game, Tyler Warren and Pittman should both receive more work in the pass game.

Tight Ends

1. Colston Loveland, Chicago Bears

With Cole Kmet likely missing this week’s game, Colston Loveland was already set up to have a heavy workload, and now he gets to face a Bengals defense that allows 21.71 PPG to opposing TEs. He’s available in a ton of leagues, so if you need help at TE, go grab him for this week.

2. Tyler Warren, Indianapolis Colts

We just talked about how Tyler Warren should see an increased role if Josh Downs is out, but to be honest, he doesn’t really need that. He’s been the Colts’ workhorse this year, and now he faces a Steelers defense that gives up 19.53 PPG to opposing TEs.

3. Tommy Tremble, Carolina Panthers

If you’re saying “who?” to yourself right now, I don’t blame you. The Carolina Panthers’ top tight end is Tommy Tremble, and this week they play the Packers, who give up 17.93 PPG to opposing TEs. I wouldn’t trust starting Tremble, but hey, do what you want with this information.

4. Pat Freiermuth, Pittsburgh Steelers

Last week, Pat Freiermuth played the Packers and only caught three passes for 13 yards. Now he gets another easy matchup, but I’m not convinced he’ll do much with it. The Colts give up 16.74 PPG to TEs, but I’m still a bit worried about Pat’s consistency.

5. Kyle Pitts, Atlanta Falcons

Kyle Pitts is having a pretty solid season, and this week he gets his easiest matchup of the season. The New England Patriots surrender 16.21 PPG to opposing TEs, so if you have Pitts, consider starting him this weekend. Especially if Michael Penix does play.

Position Rankings

Week 9 QB Rankings

1. Lamar Jackson vs Miami Dolphins

2. Patrick Mahomes vs Buffalo Bills

3. Dak Prescott vs Arizona Cardinals

4. Justin Herbert vs Tennessee Titans

5. Matthew Stafford vs New Orleans Saints

For the full list ranking all 28 quarterbacks starting this week, click here.

Week 9 RB Rankings

1. Jonathan Taylor vs Pittsburgh Steelers

2. Christian McCaffrey vs New York Giants

3. DeVon Achane vs Baltimore Ravens

4. Jahmyr Gibbs vs Minnesota Vikings

5. Josh Jacobs vs Carolina Panthers

For the full list ranking the top 30 running backs for Week 9, click here.

Week 9 WR Rankings

1. Ja’Marr Chase vs Chicago Bears

2. Puka Nacua vs New Orleans Saints

3. Jaxon Smith-Njigba vs Washington Commanders

4. Amon-Ra St. Brown vs Minnesota Vikings

5. CeeDee Lamb vs Arizona Cardinals

For the full list ranking the top 30 wide receivers for Week 9, click here.

Week 9 TE Rankings

1. Tyler Warren vs Pittsburgh Steelers

2. Trey McBride vs Dallas Cowboys

3. Tucker Kraft vs Carolina Panthers

4. George Kittle vs New York Giants

5. Oronde Gadsden II vs Tennessee Titans

EssentiallySports Top 50 Overall Rankings

1. Jonathan Taylor vs PIT

2. Christian McCaffrey vs NYG

3. Ja’Marr Chase vs CHI

4. Puka Nacua vs NO

5. DeVon Achane vs BAL

6. Lamar Jackson vs MIA

7. Jaxon Smith-Njigba vs WAS

8. Jahmyr Gibbs vs MIN

9. Patrick Mahomes vs BUF

10. Amon-Ra St. Brown vs MIN

11. CeeDee Lamb vs ARI

12. Josh Jacobs vs CAR

13. Derrick Henry vs MIA

14. Dak Prescott vs ARI

15. Bijan Robinson vs NE

16. Matthew Stafford vs NO

17. Kyler Murray vs DAL

18. Justin Jefferson vs DET

19. Rashee Rice vs BUF

20. Justin Herbert vs TEN

21. Josh Allen vs KC

22. Tyler Warren vs PIT

23. James Cook vs KC

24. D’Andre Swift vs CIN

25. Drake Maye vs ATL

26. Ladd McConkey vs TEN

27. Rome Odunze vs CIN

28. Davante Adams vs NO

29. Jaylen Waddle vs BAL

30. Javonte Williams vs ARI

31. Kyren Williams vs NO

32. Kimani Vidal vs TEN

33. Trey McBride vs DAL

34. Jordan Love vs CAR

35. Chase Brown vs CHI

36. DK Metcalf vs IND

37. Tucker Kraft vs CAR

38. Caleb Williams vs CIN

39. Zay Flowers vs MIA

40. George Pickens vs ARI

41. George Kittle vs NYG

42. Daniel Jones vs PIT

43. Drake London vs NE

44. Stefon Diggs vs ATL

45. Oronde Gadsden II vs TEN

46. Ashton Jeanty vs JAX

47. Tyrone Tracy vs SF

48. Nico Collins vs DEN

49. Tet McMillan vs GB

50. Chris Olave vs LAR