Nicholas Minnix's Week 9 fantasy football matchups

November 6, 2009 @ 00:00:00

By Nicholas Minnix

No-brainers and no-ways? Matchups that look too good to be true certainly can be. And surprise performers lurk in the shadows. It may not be enough to consider lineup changes, but you know what they say about assumptions....

Key Matchup	Reason
Cedric Benson, RB, CIN vs. BAL run defense	Caution: The Ravens can't be thrilled that Benson ended their streak of games without allowing a 100-yard rusher. Revenge!
Correll Buckhalter, RB, DEN vs. PIT run defense	Bench him vs. the Steelers, right? Not in PPR formats. When DEN struggles on the ground, Buck's receiving skills will come in handy
Tony Gonzalez, TE, ATL vs. WAS pass defense	The Redskins are awful, but some aspects of their D aren't. After an uptick in Week 8, Gonzo continues to disappoint in Week 9.
Kevin Walter, WR, IND vs. IND pass defense	Walter reasserts himself now that Owen Daniels (knee) is toast. Fantasy usefulness vs. Colts in PPR leagues may go overlooked.
Jason Witten, TE, DAL vs. PHI pass defense	The week patient Witten owners have been waiting for. His 2nd-half surge begins this week - if they incorporate him in the red zone.

Also see:

• Cory J. Bonini's Week 9 fantasy football matchups
• Tim Heaney's Week 9 fantasy football matchups
• Bryce McRae's Week 9 fantasy football matchups
• Nicholas Minnix's Week 9 fantasy football matchups

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Nicholas Minnix

KFFL's baseball editor plays in LABR and Tout Wars and won the FSWA Baseball Industry Insiders League in 2010.

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