The Tennessee Titans (1-7) will host the Los Angeles Chargers (5-3) 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 TE Chig Okonkwo.
Is Okonkwo Playing in Week 9?
Okonkwo (foot) was limited in practice on Wednesday.
We’ll continue to monitor the Titans’ 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 Okonkwo in Week 9?
Chig Okonkwo is an efficient player by nature (a short route running athlete), and we’ve seen that with Cam Ward this season (80% catch rate or better in three of his past four games).
Even with that in hand, there’s just not enough meat on this bone, even at the tight end position. He has six career touchdowns, and this offense largely isn’t in the same zip code as the end zone. Okonkwo has been unable to find much of a ceiling with Calvin Ridley sidelined, and that puts him at the very back end of TE streamers moving forward.
He plays and he sees targets. That alone is worthy of keeping eyes on him, but until we see Ward take a meaningful step forward, there’s not much to chase.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Cheat Sheet.
Okonkwo’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 9
Okonkwo is projected to score 7.1 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Okonkwo to have three receptions for 32 yards and 0.1 touchdowns. Okonkwo could also add one rushing yard.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 9 Weather Impact: Chargers at Titans
The forecast for kickoff is 48 degrees Fahrenheit with 10 mph winds. These are ideal conditions for fantasy production.
