Six WRs produced at least 110 receiving yards in Week 8. Bengals star Tee Higgins led the way, posting 11 receptions for 155 yards and 2 TDs.
As far as some of the biggest disappointments go, Ravens standout Zay Flowers failing to record a catch is right up there with the worst of them.
As we turn our attention toward a new weekend of play, let's highlight a list of NFL Week 9 Start 'Em, Sit 'Em candidates for the WR position, including picks to consider on PrizePicks for Ladd McConkey, Malik Washington, and more.
Keep this analysis in mind when making your Week 9 fantasy football decisions.
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Start: Chargers WR Ladd McConkey
Game: Texans vs. Chargers – Sunday, November 8, 4:05 p.m. ET
Ladd McConkey Week 9 PrizePicks Projections: 48.5 Rec Yards, 3.5 Recs, 10 Fantasy Score
The Chargers being 0-7 is shocking. Their offense has been dreadful, scoring just 14.1 PPG, and it hasn’t helped that WR Ladd McConkey has been in and out of the lineup with injuries. He's missed only one game, but he had three outings in which he played fewer than 30 offensive snaps because he had to leave early.
With the team having a bye in Week 7, McConkey had time to get himself right heading into a Week 8 matchup with the Rams. He received 6 targets in the 24-9 loss, finishing with 4 receptions for 86 yards.
His average depth of target (aDOT) for the season sits at 13.1 yards, which ranks 26th among 79 WRs, per PFF.
The Texans haven't lived up to the hype on defense, especially trying to stop the pass. According to RBSDM, they're 22nd in dropback EPA/play allowed. They only have 3 INTs and have allowed a 66.3% completion rate.
With McConkey’s health improving, this could finally be an opportunity for him to shine.
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Start: Dolphins WR Malik Washington
Game: Lions vs. Dolphins – Sunday, November 8, 1 p.m. ET
Malik Washington Week 9 PrizePicks Projections: 41.5 Rec Yards, 4 Recs, 10.5 Fantasy Score
Malik Washington found his way into the end zone during the Dolphins’ 24-19 loss to the Patriots on Sunday, marking his first TD of the season. He was targeted 6 times, posting 5 receptions for 40 yards. It was the fourth time over the last five games that he logged at least 5 receptions.
Washington leads Miami with 45 targets. The next closest player is TE Greg Dulcich, who has 28.
The downside with the former sixth-round pick is that he doesn’t catch a ton of deep passes; his aDOT is only 9.9 yards.
The Dolphins might need to throw a lot in Week 9 to keep pace with the Lions, who average 29.0 PPG. Since teams often need to throw a lot against them, they've allowed the fifth-most receptions to WRs despite already having their bye.
With Washington potentially set to receive a hefty target share, he comes with upside in this matchup.
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Sit: Panthers WR Jalen Coker
Game: Broncos vs. Panthers – Sunday, November 8, 1 p.m. ET
Jalen Coker Week 9 PrizePicks Projections: 50.5 Rec Yards, 4.5 Recs, 11.5 Fantasy Score
Jalen Coker scored a TD in the Panthers’ 27-19 loss to the Packers on Thursday Night Football, which helped him salvage a disappointing stat line. In total, he finished with 2 receptions for 36 yards.
That was the third time over his last four games that he logged 2 or fewer catches.
A difficult Broncos defense awaits Coker this week. They are seventh in dropback EPA/play and have allowed the eighth-fewest yards per pass attempt (6.5). Denver's 58.7% completion rate allowed is also the second-best mark in the league.
In what could be a difficult game for Panthers QB Bryce Young, Coker may be left with another disappointing stat line.
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Sit: Jets WR Omar Cooper Jr.
Game: Jets vs. Chiefs – Sunday, November 8, 1 p.m. ET
Omar Cooper Jr. Week 9 PrizePicks Projections: 35.5 Rec Yards, 3.5 Recss, 0.5 Anytime TDs (Demon)
Since returning from IR, Omar Cooper Jr. entered Week 8 with back-to-back games with at least 5 receptions, 100 receiving yards, and 1 TD. During that span, he was targeted 12 times.
With the Jets having selected him 30th overall in the draft, he looked primed to be a big part of their offense moving forward.
Cooper saw his momentum halted last week despite the Jets scoring 33 points in a loss to the Raiders. Not only did he fail to log a reception, but he wasn’t even targeted despite playing 50 snaps.
Meanwhile, Jets WR Adonai Mitchell caught 7 of 9 targets for 142 yards and 1 TD.
The Jets might have a bad record, but they have talent at WR with Cooper, Mitchell, and Garrett Wilson all on the roster. Wilson is currently in the concussion protocol, however, so there’s a chance he doesn’t play Sunday.
Even if he sits, this isn't a good matchup for Cooper against a Chiefs team that allows the fifth-fewest yards per target to WRs, per RotoWire. Avoiding Cooper this week might be a wise decision.
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Finally healthy, McConkey has the potential to provide significant fantasy production. Washington is also a viable fantasy option with the Dolphins possibly needing to throw a lot against the Lions. In terms of wideouts to sit, both Coker and Cooper could struggle in difficult matchups.
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