DK Metcalf, Tee Higgins, Kareem Hunt: Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Picks For Fantasy Football Week 9

The bulk of the Week 9 NFL slate is nearly here, meaning fantasy players must make some last-minute start ‘em and sit ‘em decisions. DK Metcalf, Tee Higgins, and Kareem Hunt have been solid for fantasy players in 2023.

Metcalf faces a talented Baltimore Ravens secondary. Meanwhile, Higgins takes on the Buffalo Bills in a critical Sunday Night Football matchup. Lastly, Hunt will battle the Arizona Cardinals.

Which of these players should fantasy players start in Week 9? Let’s dive into it!

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Should I Start DK Metcalf For Fantasy Football?

Metcalf is the WR45 for the year, averaging 11 half-point PPR fantasy points per game. The former Ole Miss star has 27 receptions on 46 targets for 404 receiving yards and two touchdowns this season. However, he has had fewer than 76 receiving yards in all but one game.

This week, he faces the Ravens in a challenging fantasy football matchup for the wide receiver. Baltimore has surrendered 23.8 fantasy points per game to wide receivers, the sixth-fewest in the NFL. Furthermore, they have given up only 106 receiving yards per game over the past five weeks.

Fantasy players should consider Metcalf a high-end WR3 in Week 9.

Should I Start Tee Higgins For Fantasy Football?

Higgins is the WR59 for the year, averaging 7.2 half-point PPR fantasy points per game. The former Clemson star has 19 receptions on 42 targets for 218 receiving yards and two this season. He has struggled lately because of a rib injury.

This week, he faces the Bills in a decent fantasy football matchup for the wide receiver. Buffalo has surrendered 26.8 fantasy points per game to wide receivers, slightly below the league average. However, they did give up two receiving touchdowns and 31.8 fantasy points to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receivers last week.

Fantasy players should consider Higgins a low-end WR2 in Week 9.

Should I Start Kareem Hunt For Fantasy Football?

Hunt is the RB38 for the year, averaging 9.7 half-point PPR fantasy points per game. The former Toledo star has 46 rushing attempts for 158 yards and four touchdowns this season. He has found the end zone in three consecutive games.

This week, he faces the Cardinals in an appealing fantasy football matchup for the running back. Arizona has surrendered 25 fantasy points per game to running backs, the second-most in the NFL. Furthermore, they gave up three rushing touchdowns to Gus Edwards last week.

Fantasy players should consider Hunt a mid-range RB3 in Week 9.

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