We’re halfway through the fantasy football season and the hits keep coming to starting lineups. However these starts are here to keep you steady through what could be a tumultuous week of fantasy. I’ve also thrown in some key players to fade for good measure.
Start: Sam Darnold, Vikings vs Colts Darnold had a relatively quiet Week 8, throwing two early TDs before effectively getting shut down the rest of the game. The matchup this week isn’t a tough one though, the Colts are just outside the top 10 QB matchups for the week, and Darnold could also get a boost in the form of TJ Hockenson. The superstar tight end has been rehabbing from a torn ACL and MCL.
If he returns, he could be eased into action, but Hockenson’s presence could be a boon for the offense. Other locks: —Matthew Stafford at Seahawks —Jayden Daniels at Giants —Jalen Hurts vs Jaguars —Baker Mayfield at Chiefs Avoid: CJ Stroud, Texans at Jets Stroud has had a rough few weeks without his No. 1 receiver, Nico Collins, and things are likely to be increasingly difficult this week as Stefon Diggs will miss the rest of the season with a torn ACL.
Add in the fact that the Texans will be facing the Jets stingy secondary, and you have a recipe for a shaky fantasy day. Start: Chase Brown, Bengals vs Raiders Brown has worked himself into the 1A running back role for the Bengals, whittling his way past Zack Moss. Brown didn’t find much room against the Eagles in Week 8, but he did find the end zone for the s.
