The Green Bay Packers (5-1) will host the Carolina Panthers (4-4) 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 Dontayvion Wicks.
Is Dontayvion Wicks Playing in Week 9?
Wicks (calf) isn’t practicing Thursday, Dominique Yates of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.
We’ll continue to monitor the Packers’ 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 Wicks in Week 9?
A calf injury kept Dontayvion Wicks out of practice last week and resulted in him being inactive for the convincing win over the Steelers on Sunday night.
I’m fine to move on.
Christian Watson looked as healthy as he’s been in a while during his season debut, and Romeo Doubs has looked the part of the best receiver in this offense for most of the season up to this point.
Tucker Kraft is busy running over would-be tacklers, and all of this is happening without Jayden Reed taking the field. Wicks is fighting for scraps in an offense that prefers to establish the running game ahead of everything else, making him a high-risk, low-reward option when fully healthy.
And he’s not close to full strength right now.
I’d roster three Green Bay receivers ahead of Wicks and about 60 league-wide, ranging down to other low-used options like Keon Coleman or Tre Tucker, two receivers that I at least trust to be on the field and believe to have a more clear path to consistent opportunities.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Cheat Sheet.
Wicks’ Fantasy Points Projection in Week 9
Wicks is projected to score 0.0 points in PPR formats. This includes 0.0 receptions for 0.0 yards and 0.0 touchdowns.
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 44 degrees Fahrenheit with 12 mph winds. Precipitation could lead to turnovers and affect the passing game.