The Denver Broncos (6-2) will visit the Houston Texans (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 QB Bo Nix.
Is Bo Nix Playing in Week 9?
Nix is not on the injury report and, barring a surprise, is expected to play.
We’ll continue to monitor the Broncos’ 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 Nix in Week 9?
Bo Nix hasn’t exactly looked like a superstar at various points this season, and yet, there are only a few who offer a similar production resume.
His first 20-point game of the season came in Week 2, and since then, from Weeks 2-8, there are only three QBs in the sport with more 20+ point efforts than the leader of the Broncos: Patrick Mahomes, Dak Prescott, and Drake Maye.
In a vacuum, I’d take all three of them over Nix, but in Year 2, we are seeing the development of a future star.
Again, far from perfect. Sometimes the volume isn’t there (four games with 30 or fewer pass attempts), and sometimes the rushing vanishes (under 2.5 yards per carry three times), but at the end of 60 minutes, you’re more likely than not to be OK with where things finish.
Last week, he took advantage of a cushy matchup against the Cowboys, throwing four touchdowns. The raw number of scores was nice, but I was impressed by the variation: a nice blend of touch, anticipation, and savvy.
Most of his advanced box score is very much in line with what he did last season, though I will highlight his improved approach when attacking downfield. Last season, on 126 deep throws, he was intercepted just as often as he found his man for a touchdown. This season, he’s at a 3.0 TD/INT rate on those spike attempts, something that elevates the ceiling while also raising the floor, as he’s taking what he’s given and not prematurely ending possessions.
This is a tough spot, but I think you can feel comfortable in starting him this week, knowing that he has various avenues to productivity.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Cheat Sheet.
Nix’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 9
Nix is projected to score 15.6 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Nix to throw for 178 yards and 1.4 passing touchdowns with 0.6 interceptions. Nix could also add 20 rushing yards and 0.2 rushing touchdowns 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: Broncos at Texans
Since the Texans play in a dome, the weather won’t affect this Week 9 matchup. Temperatures will be comfortable at 72 degrees Fahrenheit, with no wind.