Matt Bowen analyzes the fantasy football landscape heading into Week 9, identifying players managers can trust and those to avoid. Jameson Williams leads the trust list after scoring 19.5 fantasy PPG over his last four games with three touchdowns, emerging as a reliable WR2/flex in the explosive Detroit Lions offense. Jonah Coleman earns trust as the Denver Broncos' top option, posting 20.4 points in Week 8 with 104 total yards and a touchdown on 15 touches, projected as an RB2 against the Panthers.
Ryan Flournoy stabilizes Dallas Cowboys lineups as the No.3 target, scoring 13.3 fantasy PPG over his last four games with two touchdowns. Braelon Allen provides Jets stability in Breece Hall's absence, averaging 18.4 fantasy PPG with 100-plus yards in each of his last four games. Malik Washington remains a valuable Miami Dolphins streaming option despite low volume, recording 11+ points in four of his past five games.
Players to avoid include struggling veterans and those facing unfavorable matchups, though specific names are not detailed in the source text. The article serves as a weekly guide for managers navigating lineup decisions with one week until the trade deadline.
Source: ESPN NFL · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing