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 Romeo Doubs.
Is Doubs Playing in Week 9?
Doubs is not on the injury report, and barring a surprise, he 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 Doubs in Week 9?
The good news is that Romeo Doubs saw six targets against the Steelers on Sunday night, his fourth straight game with at least that many looks. He’s recorded a catch gaining more than 15 yards in every contest this season, so there’s something to be said for his consistency in this offense, even if the ceiling gets lower weekly.
The return of Christian Watson last week creates one more downfield threat to worry about. I’m of the belief that Doubs can win in the short area at a higher rate than Watson or Dontavion Wicks types, but if we are requiring volume for him to pay the fantasy bills, I worry, given the nature of this offense.
Tucker Kreft isn’t going away, and Jayden Reed will be back at some point. Combine those facts with the hard-nosed running of Josh Jacobs, and I think it’s very possible that there isn’t a single Packer WR we are comfortable starting come Thanksgiving.
For now, I think you can get away with using “offensive upside” as an excuse for playing Doubs as a low-end flex. We know he is a capable player with the ball in his hands, and with Jordan Love locked in, this 6-8 target role is going to be good for 10+ PPR points far more often than not.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Cheat Sheet.
Doubs’ Fantasy Points Projection in Week 9
Doubs is projected to score 13.2 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Doubs to have 5 receptions for 55 yards and 0.5 touchdowns. Doubs could also add 0 rushing yards.
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 46 degrees Fahrenheit with 11 mph winds. These are ideal conditions for fantasy production.