The Carolina Panthers (4-4) will visit the Green Bay Packers (5-1) 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 QB Andy Dalton.
Is Andy Dalton Playing in Week 9?
Dalton is not on the injury report and, barring a surprise, is expected to play.
We’ll continue to monitor the Panthers’ 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 Dalton in Week 9?
I’m not saying Bryce Young isn’t the problem, but this Carolina offense might just be a pig, and putting lipstick on it with Andy Dalton doesn’t change that.
The wily vet had nearly as many sacks (seven) as completions in enemy territory over the weekend (nine), and that was in a game where they ran the ball reasonably well, albeit on low volume due to the score (Panther RBs: 24 carries for 104 yards).
He did the one thing we needed him to do: feed Tetairoa McMillan. The rookie earned a 43.5% target share, and that’s the only job of the Carolina QB at this point. In that regard, I prefer him to Young, but at some point, it doesn’t matter: the volume is enough to justify starting the talented receiver, but not of high enough quality to give him much of a ceiling.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Cheat Sheet.
Dalton’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 9
Dalton is projected to score 10.3 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Dalton to throw for 162 yards and 1.0 passing touchdowns with 0.7 interceptions. Dalton could also add 6 rushing yards on the ground.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 9 Weather Impact: Panthers at Packers
The forecast for kickoff is 54 degrees Fahrenheit with 12 mph winds. These are ideal conditions for fantasy production.