Week 9 fantasy football advice
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The biggest NFL injury updates for Week 8, including Lamar Jackson, A.J. Brown, J.J. McCarthy, and more key players who could impact playoff races.
The Sunday afternoon slate for Week 9 is headlined by two big AFC matchups with playoff implications. In the early afternoon window, it's two first-place teams facing off when the Indianapolis Colts (7-1) head to Pittsburgh (4-3) for a showdown with the Steelers.
The main injuries of note here in this AFC Championship Game rematch is that the Chiefs will be without Isiah Pacheco, meaning more carries for Kareem Hunt and rookie Brashard Smith, and the Bills will be without Joshua Palmer, who's been solid as a third or fourth receiving option in Buffalo's offense.
Many NFL teams have lost star players to season-ending injuries this season, or played without them for significant stretches — but a new poll finds that most football fans want more games, even if it means more risk.
The rest of the Baltimore Ravens' season will feel like the postseason.
Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (foot) was a limited practice participant for the second day in a row on Friday, as was first-round rookie defensive tackle Walter Nolen. Murray could make his return to action after missing the last two games with a foot sprain.
The 2025 NFL regular season has reached Week 9. Injuries have mounted and bye weeks continue. Here's every player you should start or sit in fantasy.