Week 9 Fantasy Football IDP: 5 Linebacker Sleepers

Mauga is shockingly leading KC with 47 tackles, including 17 tackles in the past two games alone. He will be asked to do a lot against a run-heavy Jets team and another eight-plus hits seems almost guaranteed for the former Nevada standout.

Week 9 Matchup: (vs. NYJ)

Despite the team’s array of pass rushers, Marshall has been the soundest tackler in Denver. He has finished with at least seven tackles in six of the seven games this season and has taken over the second level after LB Danny Trevathan was placed on the shelf with a fractured kneecap. Marshall will good for another seven tackles this weekend versus the Pats.

Week 9 Matchup: (@ NE)

LB Jerod Mayo was lost for the season due to a torn pectoral, and as a result, Collins has been thrust into the starting lineup. He has racked up a jaw-dropping 24 tackles over the past two games and has quietly become a productive fantasy option.

Week 9 Matchup: (vs. DEN)

Harris has racked up 44 tackles over the past five games alone. New York’s defense is constantly on the field and it has allowed the veteran backer to thrive this season. He should be extra busy against the Chiefs heavy running game, so expect another eight-plus hits from Harris in Week 9.

Week 9 Matchup: (@ KC)

Durant has filled in nicely for Sean Lee in terms of fantasy production. JD has posted at least eight tackles in four of his last five games to go along with two forced fumbles. He has matured into a legitimate LB2 in all IDP formats.

Week 9 Matchup: (vs. ARI)