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Week 9 Fantasy Insights: Start Jones, Sit Kelce

10/30/2025

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Summary

Fantasy Star Recommendations

In Week 9 of the 2025 NFL season, fantasy managers should start Daniel Jones of the Indianapolis Colts, who has scored over 22 fantasy points in recent weeks against a weak Pittsburgh Steelers defense.
Kyle Pitts of the Atlanta Falcons has a favorable matchup against the New England Patriots.
Travis Kelce of the Kansas City Chiefs and Courtland Sutton of the Denver Broncos should sit due to tough matchups.

Summary

Fantasy Lineup Adjustments

As Week 9 approaches, fantasy managers must adjust lineups due to injuries and byes.
Saquon Barkley and Breece Hall are on bye this week, limiting top-start options.
Alvin Kamara and Tony Pollard struggle, while Derrick Henry and Kimani Vidal are recommended starts.
Kyle Monangai is emerging as a viable flex against the Bengals, the league's worst run defense.

History

Historical Context

The rise of fantasy sports began in the 1980s, with the creation of Rotisserie League Baseball, which popularized tracking player statistics. By 2010, the NFL had embraced fantasy football, reporting 32 million participants in the U.S. This shift transformed fan engagement, as players like Daniel Jones and Kyle Pitts are now analyzed through advanced performance metrics, enhancing viewership and investment in the sport.

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Fantasy Star Recommendations

In Week 9 of the 2025 NFL season, fantasy managers should start Daniel Jones of the Indianapolis Colts, who has scored over 22 fantasy points in recent weeks against a weak Pittsburgh Steelers defense.
Kyle Pitts of the Atlanta Falcons has a favorable matchup against the New England Patriots.
Travis Kelce of the Kansas City Chiefs and Courtland Sutton of the Denver Broncos should sit due to tough matchups.

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