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 QB Jordan Love.
Is Jordan Love Playing in Week 9?
Love is not on the injury report and, barring a surprise, is expected to play.
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 Love in Week 9?
You can spin the numbers whatever way you want, but Jordan Love looked as comfortable on a professional football field on Sunday night as I can remember. He controlled the Steelers all night long, completed 29-of-37 passes, and made a play every time his number was called.
Did a few plays go his way?
Of course, but he put his talented teammates in a position to succeed. I found it interesting that Love recorded the second-lowest average depth of target of his season in the return of Christian Watson, but again, I think that speaks to his maturity.
If Green Bay asks Love to drop back 37 times this week like they did last, he figures to be knocking on the door of the top 5 at the position, but I tend to doubt it as a double-digit favorite.
Before Week 8, Love was averaging 17.1 fantasy points per game, and I think that’s the more likely outcome in this spot that should feature a heavy dose of Josh Jacobs.
If you have him, you’re playing him and encouraged by the long-term outlook.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Cheat Sheet.
Love’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 9
Love is projected to score 16.1 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Love to throw for 223 yards and 1.6 passing touchdowns with 0.7 interceptions. Love could also add 9 rushing yards and 0.1 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: Panthers at Packers
The forecast for kickoff is 43 degrees Fahrenheit with 6 mph winds. These are ideal conditions for fantasy production.
