Let’s start with the guys we’re forced to remove from the rankings, as some real PPR superheroes will be on bye this weekend. Christian McCaffrey, Saquon Barkley, Nick Chubb, Najee Harris, Ezekiel Elliott, and Tony Pollard headline that group, and we’ll also be missing a few, let’s call them “sidekicks,” in Melvin Gordon III, Latavius Murray, and Kareem Hunt.
Moving to the top of the charts — in his old familiar spot — is the King. No, we’re not talking Elvis Presley, we’re talking Nashville great Derrick Henry (@ Chiefs in Week 9), who looks better each week and seemed to only benefit from athletic rookie QB Malik Willis’s first-career start with Ryan Tannehill out (ankle). Even in PPR leagues, Henry is the RB1. Right there with him in both formats, Austin Ekeler (@ Falcons) is Mighty Mouse and should make mincemeat out of an Atlanta D that has surrendered 10 rushing TDs this season. But, really, just like all Sour Patch Kids are good, all the top-tier options are great this week.
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Another guy who should be more of a treat than trick? Atlanta’s Tyler Allgeier (vs. Chargers), who looked explosive at key moments of the Falcons’ win over Carolina. Even if Cordarrelle Patterson (knee) returns from his IR stint, Allgeier should get plenty of run. If Patterson remains out, Caleb Huntley has plenty of flex appeal in this favorable matchup, as well.
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If James Conner (vs. Seahawks) finally returns from his rib injury, he launches from multi-week zero to hero. But don’t toss Eno Benjamin to the bottom of the bag with the Rolos and Necco Wafers — he could remain a strong flex option against a soft Seattle run defense. You can also safely start Lions duo D’Andre Swift and Jamaal Williams (vs. Packers) and Packers’ tandem Aaron Jones and AJ Dillon (@ Lions), though Dillon is a pure matchup play considering he’s been used less lately.
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On the flip side, Antonio Gibson (vs. Vikings) has actually used more lately, getting 14 touches (seven catches) to Brian Robinson Jr.’s eight last week. Gibson is clearly the higher-upside play in PPR leagues, while Robinson is merely a flex who’s somewhat script dependent. Similarly confusing is the Chiefs’ backfield, though we slightly prefer Isiah Pacheco to Clyde Edwards-Helaire (vs. Titans). The Jets (vs. Bills) and Rams (@ Buccaneers) figure to be head-scratchers, too, but Michael Carter still has a decent floor in PPR leagues, while whichever combination of Ronnie Rivers/Kyren Williams/Darrell Henderson Jr. gets playing time for L.A. will be a real sour apple.
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Like a delicious banana bread your Nana slipped into your pumpkin pail, many surprises could emerge from the Week 9 PPR landscape. Kenneth Gainwell (vs. Texans) and Dontrell Hilliard (@ Chiefs) have great matchups, while Nyheim Hines (@ Jets) should still be a big-time threat in the passing game on a more high-powered offense. Khalil Herbert (vs. Dolphins) has a good matchup, though he won’t get many catches, and Kenyan Drake (@ Saints) should never be counted out, especially with Gus Edwards (hamstring) hurting a bit.
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Note: Keep scouring the waiver wire for handcuffs, potential breakouts, and lottery-ticket stashes, just like the kids will keep hitting up houses as long as the porch lights are on. As always, we’ll be updating these RB PPR rankings throughout the week, so check back for analysis and the latest player movement. Happy Halloween, and good luck out there!
Week 9 fantasy RB PPR rankings
Rankings based on full-point PPR scoring leagues
Rank Player 1 Derrick Henry, Titans @ Chiefs 2 Austin Ekeler, Chargers @ Falcons 3 Dalvin Cook, Vikings @ Commanders 4 Josh Jacobs, Raiders @ Jaguars 5 Joe Mixon, Bengals vs. Panthers 6 Aaron Jones, Packers @ Lions 7 Alvin Kamara, Saints vs. Ravens 8 Miles Sanders, Eagles @ Texans 9 Leonard Fournette, Buccaneers vs. Rams 10 Rhamondre Stevenson, Patriots vs. Colts 11 Travis Etienne Jr., Jaguars vs. Raiders 12 Kenneth Walker III, Seahawks @ Cardinals 13 Cordarrelle Patterson, Falcons vs. Chargers 14 Raheem Mostert, Dolphins @ Bears 15 James Conner, Cardinals vs. Seahawks 16 D’Andre Swift, Lions vs. Packers 17 David Montgomery, Bears vs. Dolphins 18 D’Onta Foreman, Panthers @ Bengals 19 Deon Jackson, Colts @ Patriots 20 Devin Singletary, Bills @ Jets 21 Dameon Pierce, Texans vs. Eagles 22 AJ Dillon, Packers @ Lions 23 Antonio Gibson, Commanders vs. Vikings 24 Kenyan Drake, Ravens @ Saints 25 Damien Harris, Patriots vs. Colts 26 Tyler Allgeier, Falcons vs. Chargers 27 Jamaal Williams, Lions vs. Packers 28 Brian Robinson Jr., Commanders vs. Vikings 29 Isiah Pacheco, Chiefs vs. Titans 30 Michael Carter, Jets vs. Bills 31 Clyde Edwards-Helaire, Chiefs vs. Titans 32 Khalil Herbert, Bears vs. Dolphins 33 Kenneth Gainwell, Eagles @ Texans 34 Chuba Hubbard, Panthers @ Bengals 35 Dontrell Hilliard, Titans @ Chiefs 36 James Robinson, Jets vs. Bills 37 Ronnie Rivers, Rams @ Buccaneers 38 Rachaad White, Buccaneers vs. Rams 39 Jeff Wilson Jr., Dolphins @ Bears 40 Nyheim Hines, Bills @ Jets 41 Sony Michel, Chargers @ Falcons 42 Eno Benjamin, Cardinals vs. Seahawks 43 Justice Hill, Ravens @ Saints 44 Zack Moss, Colts @ Patriots 45 Alexander Mattison, Vikings @ Commanders 46 Travis Homer, Seahawks @ Cardinals 47 Samaje Perine, Bengals vs. Panthers 48 Caleb Huntley, Falcons vs. Chargers 49 Darrell Henderson Jr., Rams @ Buccaneers 50 Jerick McKinnon, Chiefs vs. Titans 51 Rex Burkhead, Texans vs. Eagles 52 James Cook, Bills @ Jets 53 Dwayne Washington, Saints vs. Ravens
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