The Seattle Seahawks (5-2) will visit the Washington Commanders (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 Cooper Kupp.
Is Cooper Kupp Playing in Week 9?
Kupp (heel/hamstring) was a limited practice participant on Thursday, John Boyle of the Seahawks’ official site reports.
We’ll continue to monitor the Seahawks’ 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 Kupp in Week 9?
It seems almost impossible that the Seahawks are having success at the level they are while only having one player we feel good about starting weekly, but that’s exactly where we stand through two months, and there are no signs of change.
Cooper Kupp hasn’t really ceded any work to Troy Horton, and yet, he has one end zone target this season and has reached 50 air yards just once in his past five games.
He does have a catch picking up at least 24 yards in three straight, so if you want to sell me on him as a reasonable dart throw against a defense that is bottom-10 against deep passes in terms of interception rate, yards per completion, and passer rating, I guess I’d reluctantly listen, but I truly think you’re chasing the value you associate with this name and not current expectations.
Kupp is a risky play at best and unrosterable if you think Sam Darnold is in for some regression during the second half of the season.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Cheat Sheet.
Kupp’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 9
Kupp is projected to score 9.6 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Kupp to have three receptions for 41 yards and 0.3 touchdowns. Kupp 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: Seahawks at Commanders
The forecast for kickoff is 52°F with 3 mph winds. These are ideal conditions for fantasy production.