Cowboys QB Dak Prescott has a great matchup at home against the Chiefs this week. Christian Petersen/Getty Images
Below are my early 1/2 PPR fantasy rankings for Week 9. Most leagues are using points per reception these days, so take that into consideration when looking at the ranks. Six points are awarded for every receiving and rushing TD, and four points for every passing TD. If you are playing in a non-PPR league, pass-catching running backs lose a bit of value and so do possession receivers. Make sure you check the status of players that have been limited or out of practice. The rankings will be updated on Sunday morning.
If you have any start-sit questions, feel free to hit me up at @jordanpfx on Twitter, and I will do my best to get to every question. Include your scoring system with your questions. Good luck!
QB
1 R. Wilson SEA
2 D. Prescott DAL
3 D. Brees NO
4 M. Stafford DET
5 A. Smith KC
6 M. Ryan ATL
7 D. Carr OAK
8 C. Newton CAR
9 C. Wentz PHI
10 J. Brissett IND
11 J. Winston TB
12 J. Goff LAR
13 K. Cousins WAS
14 M. Mariota TEN
15 A. Dalton CIN
16 J. Cutler MIA
17 E. Manning NYG
18 B. Bortles JAX
RB
1 E. Elliott DAL
2 L. Fournette JAC *Inactive
3 T. Gurley LAR
4 K. Hunt KC
5 M. Ingram NO
6 A. Jones GB
7 D. Martin TB
8 A. Peterson ARI
9 A. Kamara NO
10 D. Freeman ATL
11 J. Mixon CIN
12 D. Murray TEN
13 C. Hyde SF
14 L. Miller HOU
15 C. McCaffrey CAR
16 T. Coleman ATL
17 A. Collins BAL
18 C. Thompson WAS
19 C. Anderson DEN
20 M. Mack IND
21 M. Lynch OAK
22 F. Gore IND
23 A. Abdullah DET
24 J. Stewart CAR
25 K. Drake MIA
26 D. Henry TEN
27 O. Darkwa NYG
28 D. Williams MIA
29 J. Allen BAL
30 L. Blount PHI
31 E. Lacy SEA
32 D. Booker DEN
WR
1 M. Thomas NO
2 J. Jones ATL
3 M. Evans TB
4 D. Bryant DAL
5 D. Baldwin SEA
6 T. Hill KC
7 M. Crabtree OAK
8 D. Hopkins HOU
9 G. Tate DET
10 A. Green CIN
11 A. Cooper OAK
12 D. Funchess CAR
13 J. Landry MIA
14 S. Shepard NYG
15 D. Parker MIA
16 T. Ginn NO
17 L. Fitzgerald ARI
18 T. Hilton IND
19 D. Thomas DEN
20 S. Watkins LAR
21 M. Jones DET
22 M. Sanu ATL
23 J. Nelson GB
24 D. Jackson TB
25 C. Kupp LAR
26 E. Sanders DEN
27 P. Richardson SEA
28 D. Adams GB
29 N. Agholor PHI
30 T. Lockett SEA
31 W. Fuller HOU
32 J. Maclin BAL
33 C. Davis TEN
34 A. Jeffrey PHI
35 A. Hurns JAC
TE
1 T. Kelce KC
2 Z. Ertz PHI *Inactive
3 J. Graham SEA
4 E. Engram NYG
5 J. Doyle IND
6 J. Cook OAK
7 V. Davis WAS
8 J. Witten DAL
9 C. Brate TB
10 E. Dickson CAR
11 D. Walker TEN *Active
12 T. Kroft CIN
13 T. Higbee LAR
14 A. Hooper ATL
15 B. Watson BAL
DEF
1 Eagles
2 Jaguars
3 Seahawks
4 Lions
5 Saints
6 Titans
7 Cardinals
8 Rams
9 Ravens
10Texans
11 Broncos
12 Panthers
13 Bengals
14 Giants
15 Colts
Kicker
1 G. Zuerlein LAR
2 W. Lutz NO
3 H. Butker KC
4 K. Fairbairn HOU
5 M. Bryant ATL
6 J. Elliott PH
7 M. Prater DET
8 R. Succop TEN
9 J. Tucker BAL
10 B. Walsh SEA
11 G. Gano CAR
12 J. Lambo JAC
13 M. Nugent DAL
14 C. Parkey MIA
15 P. Dawson AR
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The Houston Astros wrapped up yet another series win this week, this time taking two of three from the struggling Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. Despite missing several key players and a bullpen that wasn’t fully available, the Astros continued their recent run of success, pushing their record to 52-35.
Manager Joe Espada appeared to be playing the long game in the rubber match on Thursday. After Houston rallied to tie the game in the seventh inning, Espada stuck with reliever Jordan Weems instead of turning to his high-leverage arms. That decision, while frustrating to some fans hoping for the sweep, underscored the team’s cautious approach to workload management as they navigate a long season.
One bright spot continues to be rookie Cam Smith, who delivered again in the clutch with a two-run triple in the seventh inning on Thursday. Smith has been Houston’s most dependable bat with runners on base and is quickly settling into the cleanup role—a rarity for a first-year player but one he’s earned with his poise and production.
Astros cleanup hitter RBIs this season:
Cam Smith: 10 RBIs in 7 games
All others: 28 RBIs in 80 games
— Matt Kawahara (@matthewkawahara) July 3, 2025
Off the field, the biggest storyline continues to be Yordan Alvarez’s injury. After reports surfaced that the slugger had experienced a setback in his return from a fractured hand, the team clarified that the issue is inflammation, not the fracture itself. Astros general manager Dana Brown said Alvarez received injections to address the irritation and is expected to rest for now. Encouragingly, the Astros say the fracture is no longer a concern, and while there’s still no definitive timeline for his return, the overall tone from the club was optimistic.
The transparency around Alvarez’s situation is part of a larger shift. After being criticized in recent seasons for vague injury updates, the Astros have begun issuing daily availability reports. It’s a move that signals the front office is trying to regain some trust with the media and fans after a stretch of frustrating ambiguity around player health.
Now, the Astros head to Los Angeles for a marquee matchup with the defending champion Dodgers. Friday’s opener will feature Lance McCullers Jr. making just his second start since returning from the injured list. McCullers gave up eight runs in his return against the Cubs and will be under the spotlight as he looks to settle back into form. Control will be the key, as walks have long been McCullers’ Achilles’ heel.
Saturday sets the stage for one of the most anticipated pitching matchups of the season: Framber Valdez versus Shohei Ohtani. With both teams fighting for positioning in their respective divisions, this weekend in LA should serve as a measuring stick—and perhaps a postseason preview.
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