The Detroit Lions (5-2) will host the Minnesota Vikings (3-4) in Week 9. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, specifically regarding WR Amon-Ra St. Brown.
Is Amon-Ra St. Brown Playing in Week 9?
Brown is not on the injury report and barring a surprise, he is expected to play.
We’ll continue to monitor the Lions’ injury report leading up to kickoff for any changes. You can also visit and bookmark our Fantasy News Tracker for the latest updates.
Should You Start or Sit Brown in Week 9?
After consecutive seasons with 115+ receptions under Ben Johnson, there was some regression talk in August around Amon-Ra St. Brown’s ability to pile up stats in bulk this year in the same way.
Through seven games, compared to last season, his yards per route, deep target rate, on-field target share, and red zone target% are all up.
Jameson Williams has been pigeon-holed into a vertical role and that’s resulted in The Sun God having the entire middle of the field to work his dark magic with creative routes, and the NFL has been unable to slow down his connection with Jared Goff.
He’s been nothing short of great, and that’s despite a four-game run without a single end zone target. Forget regression, it’s possible that his best is yet to come.
And it might well start this week: 14 catches on 15 targets for 189 yards and a touchdown across two meetings with Minnesota a year ago.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Cheat Sheet.
Brown’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 9
Brown is projected to score 19.1 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Brown to have 7 receptions for 81 yards and 0.6 touchdowns. Brown could also add 3 rushing yards.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 9 Weather Impact: Vikings at Lions
Since the Lions play in a dome, there is no weather impact for this Week 9 matchup. Temperatures will be a comfortable 72 degrees Fahrenheit with no wind.
