Drew Lock The Emergency QB Play For Fantasy Football
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Drew Lock The Emergency QB Play For Fantasy Football

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Let Matthew Berry rely on his highly defensible metrics and numbers. Let him proclaim his Love for players who have high projections in Week 9. 

Me? I'm a bit more of a romantic …

Drew Lock vs. ARI
Berry's QB16

THIS GAME IS FOR THE ROMANTICS!

Remember when Drew Lock surprised us in Week 2 when he threw for 235 yards and 3(!) TDs against Arizona? With Sam Darnold absent again in Week 9, Lock is set to play ... Arizona? Again??

This is what we call a narrative, people! But this time around, there's an added bonus. SEA vs ARI is poised to be an epic battle between not one, but two elite backups: Lock & Gardner F'kin Minshew. (Minshew threw 3 TDs last week, by the way.)

Let Berry lean into the metrics. But for me, the ceiling is the limit for an unpredictable matchup between backups. 

I'm just glad to see Drew Lock made Berry's Love list for Week 9. I’ve got thoughts on several more. Yes, including the Hates.

SOMEONE PLEASE TREAT THIS WR1 RIGHT

Around the Watercooler

The latest fantasy and NFL gossip, news, memes and more from your favorite football nerds …

❤️🤬 All of Me Love/Hate for Week 9! Matthew, Michelle & (Ki) Mo(No) share the love … and hate.

🙌 After what Luther Burden did to the Seahawks, imagine what he’ll do Sunday.

💥 Is Puka Nacua ready to smash? See how often Stafford looks his way.

🪓 Bench Caleb Williams? Or you could risk getting chopped.

🐶 Malik Nabers is about to fly over the Eagles’ secondary. Pick ‘em.

🤔 Is this a week to start Kyle Pitts? A matchup to make you purr.

📫 Omar Cooper or Adonai Mitchell? Tough dynasty decision.

🏈 No. 1 team in the country an underdog? Miami vs. Notre Dame game breakdown.

🦁 Jared Goff about to go off on the Dolphins? Check the spread.

🐯 Does LSU have another top WR coming? It’s a factory.

💜 Maybe no one can slow down the Bills. Let’s go crazy trying to stop them.

🥵 The Cardiac Broncos won another late one. Will this week be easier?

🙉 What to do with Ashton Jeanty? Listen to Dwain.

Matthew Berry’s 10 Facts For Week 9

  • Is Ashton Jeanty burnt toast?
  • Can you finally trust Ladd McConkey?
  • Is Greg Dulcich a sneaky start at TE?
  • Will Brock Purdy carry you across the finish line this week?

Come on, Berry. Just give me the facts, man!  ⤵️

ALL OF MATTHEW’S 10 FACTS FOR WEEK 9

BONUS: It’s closing time, you don’t have to go home, but you can only get Matthew’s 10 Facts for Week 9 here.

Week 9 Game Breakdowns: Oh, When the Saints …

This is the part where John Laghezza breaks every game down for Week 9 and I start to wince … Let me down easy, John!

NO vs CLE

I'll be honest. I was scared to check John’s Saints vs. Browns matchup. But beside my better judgement, I peeked. 

And luckily, our fantasy hopes are alive and well, folks. This game is all about outliers, high hopes and ceiling plays. 

  • Start Tyler Shough
  • Start Quinshon Judkins
  • Start Chris Olave
  • Start Harold Fannin ⤵️
WHO’S MARCHING OUT WITH THE W?
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Week 9 Game-by-Game Matchup Preview

Freedman and Zain go game by game and break down all the matchups, injuries and latest player news that are impacting Week 9. And make sure to subscribe to the Fantasy Football is Life YouTube channel so you catch every episode.

LIONS-DOLPHINS COULD SEE A LOT OF POINTS

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