Week 9 Fantasy Football Rankings: Which Players Face Best Matchups?

Sometimes it is the specific matchup that yields a gigantic fantasy football day for a quarterback, running back or wide receiver. 

Other times, your name is Calvin Johnson, Aaron Rodgers or Adrian Peterson, and it doesn't matter which team you're facing. 

Let's focus on solely the best matchups this week for the guys on your fantasy roster:

Michael Turner vs. Indianapolis Colts

The Falcons got off to a stunningly poor start this season, and much of that was because they foolishly abandoned the run far too often. 

In Atlanta's three losses, Turner has averaged 12.3 carries. 

In their four wins, he's received 25.5 carries. 

Trend? 

I think so. 

The Colts are allowing a whopping 144 yards on the ground per game. 

All signs point to Turner getting 20-plus carries in this one and having one heck of a day. 

LeSean McCoy vs. Chicago Bears

Is McCoy the best running back in football?

I'd still say Adrian Peterson deserves that title, but McCoy sure is making that a more interesting debate. 

When you think Bears, you think defense, but surprisingly, Chicago is surrendering 5.2 yards per carry this season, tied for 29th in the NFL. 

Whoa, boy. 

Michael Vick will be asked to make the big play occasionally, but as weird as it sounds, the Eagles are shifting to a run-first team, as they should be. 

Another huge night for "Shady."

Eli Manning vs. New England Patriots

Playing as the visitor in Gillette Stadium is no easy task, but throwing against the Patriots secondary certainly is. 

Opposing quarterbacks average a 92.9 quarterback rating against New England this season, and the defensive backfield is allowing 322 yards through the air per game. 

Manning is quietly having his best year as a professional, and his group of wide receivers is as talented as any in the NFL. 

They love taking shots down the field, but have great yards-after-the-catch potential on underneath routes. 

Manning should throw the ball often against the Patriots in what should be another shootout involving New England.