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Week 9 Fantasy Football Predictions

Week 9 Fantasy Predictions

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To help you set your lineup this weekend, here are the bold predictions and awards for Week 9 of the fantasy football season.

MVP: QB Andrew Luck, Indianapolis Colts

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MVP: QB Andrew Luck, Indianapolis Colts

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Despite all the big name quarterbacks in the game right now, Luck is surprisingly leading the NFL is passing touchdowns (22) and yards (2,731). He has become an elite fantasy quarterback, and I have Luck throwing at least three touchdowns in this MNF shootout.

BUST: QB Robert Griffin III, Washington Redskins

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BUST: QB Robert Griffin III, Washington Redskins

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Just because RG3 is coming back this week doesn’t meant mean that he will be a worthy fantasy starter. Minnesota has a very underrated secondary, as they currently have the fourth-best pass defense (212.1 yards/game) in the game, so don’t feel obligated to start RG3 just yet.

SLEEPER: QB Andy Dalton, Cincinnati Bengals

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SLEEPER: QB Andy Dalton, Cincinnati Bengals

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Dalton has struggled to mirror his numbers from 2013, as he has thrown just six touchdowns in seven games. Luckily, A.J. Green is coming back this week and the All-Pro will instantly help Dalton move the chains, even if he is used more as a decoy. Look for AD to finish with over 280 yards and 2 TDs.

SUPER SLEEPER: RB Juwan Thompson, Denver Broncos

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SUPER SLEEPER: RB Juwan Thompson, Denver Broncos

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The Pats have the second ranked pass defense in the NFL, which means Denver will likely struggle to pass the ball at times. As a result, the Broncos will look to run the ball much more and will start RB Ronnie Hillman for the injured Montee Ball. However, Thompson will likely see the goal lines snaps, so he could easily sneak into the end-zone again this Sunday.

INJURY CONCERN: WR A. J. Green, Cincinnati Bengals

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INJURY CONCERN: WR A. J. Green, Cincinnati Bengals

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Green will return to action this week after missing weeks with a nagging toe injury. However, it still remains to be seen how many snaps he will see.

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