Josh Jacobs or Rhamondre Stevenson or Brian Robinson Jr.: Who should I start in Week 9 Fantasy Football?
Josh Jacobs, Rhamondre Stevenson or Brian Robinson Jr. - choosing from one of these running backs is quite hard for a fantasy manager, given that every single one of them is being dominated in the rankings by Derrick Henry, who is well on his way to another thousand-yard season.
But still, when the so-called "King" is not around, there has to be someone who should prevail. This fantasy analysis aims to find out.
Is Josh Jacobs a good fantasy pick in Week 9?
Josh Jacobs has been dominant as the Green Bay Packers' lead rusher. He has had 667 yards and three touchdowns on 145 carries, firmly putting himself on the path to 1,000 yards barring serious injury - good enough for 117.2 points.
Sportskeeda, however, has him as only the RB13 in its Fantasy Football Week 9 rankings, and his task will not get any easier. The Detroit Lions may have only the seventeenth-ranked fantasy football defense heading into Week 9, but they are the second-best against the run at only 17.37 points allowed.
Is Rhamondre Stevenson a good fantasy pick in Week 9?
After an explosive 120-yard first game of the season, Rhamondre Stevenson has failed to live up to his potential, failing to hit triple-digits and even being benched for Antonio Gibson once. That rough stretch has him at a measly RB24, with only 94.3 points to show for his efforts.
There is, however, a saving grace: the Tennessee Titans may have the thirteenth-best defense heading into the game against this New England Patriots; but they are only nineteenth against the run, allowing 22.76 points per game.
Is Brian Robinson Jr. a good fantasy pick in Week 9?
The Washington Commanders were not supposed to be this good, but Jayden Daniels has proven that he can become the new face of the franchise.
Brian Robinson Jr. has been doing his role as well, just one fantasy point shy of a hundred while rushing for 100 yards twice. And against the New York Giants, he should have a good day.
Their defense is not present in Sportskeeda's rankings, but they do allow 22.45 fantasy points on the ground - not exactly the best, but also not the worst.
Josh Jacobs, Rhamondre Stevenson, or Brian Robinson Jr - whom should I start?
Despite the potential defensive obstacle, Josh Jacobs wins. Sportskeeda's Start/Sit Optimizer has him having just under a rushing yard fewer than Brian Robinson, but it is in the receiving game where he will shine.
Without Aidan Hutchinson to prevent the pass, Packers QB Jordan Love will have an easier time passing the ball, negating his opponents' biggest defensive strength. And that is what will make Jacobs more dangerous than usual.