NFL Fantasy Football Week 9: Quarterbacks Rankings / Projections

Josh Freeman @ Saints – 

Just three short weeks ago, the Buccaneers played a great game against the Saints and won in Tampa. Freeman threw for more than 300 yards in the game, and I’m sure this will be a spirited contest as the Saints are fresh off a loss to the Rams. It remains to be seen whether LeGarrette Blount will return this week, but if he should miss the game, or fails to put in a full week of practice, Freeman may have to throw the football again.

As of Monday, I have Freeman listed as the ninth quarterback to start, as Blount is recovering from a knee injury and Earnest Graham was lost for the year in the Bucs' last game. If Blount proves to be ready for a full workload, Freeman would fall down the list some because the Buccaneers would exploit the Saints' horrible run defense.

Matt Ryan @ Colts 

While Matt Ryan has a matchup to take advantage of, the Falcons are likely to keep the football on the ground against the Colts' poor run defense. Ryan will take his shot down the field to Roddy White, and Tony Gonzalez should remain a start-worthy option at tight end for fantasy leagues, but I’m sure the Falcons will look to keep Ryan healthy after his leg injury against the Lions.

More WK 9 Rankings – QB | RB | WR | TE | Flex | K/D | Waivers | Start / Sit |

1	Aaron Rodgers	@ Chargers
2	Michael Vick	Bears
3	Drew Brees	Buccaneers
4	Tom Brady	Giants
5	Eli Manning	@ Patriots
6	Ben Roethlisberger	Ravens
7	Philip Rivers	Packers
8	Tony Romo	Seahawks
9	Josh Freeman	@ Saints
10	Tim Tebow	Raiders
11	Jay Cutler	@ Eagles
12	Andy Dalton	@ Titans
13	Matt Schaub	Browns
14	Matt Ryan	@ Colts
15	Joe Flacco	@ Steelers
16	Kevin Kolb (I)	Rams
17	Ryan Fitzpatrick	Jets
18	Mark Sanchez	@ Bills