The Jacksonville Jaguars (4-3) will visit the Las Vegas Raiders (2-5) 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 Travis Hunter.
Is Hunter Playing in Week 9?
The Jaguars placed Hunter (knee) on injured reserve Friday.
We’ll continue to monitor the Jaguars’ 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 Hunter in Week 9?
A sharp route, a well-timed pass, and an end zone dance.
It was art in London in Week 7, it just happened to come with the Rams playing conservatively on the defensive side of the ball, thanks to a 28-0 lead.
They all count, so Travis Hunter getting on the board was great to see, but I’m far from ready to say that he’s been unleashed. The usage is trending in the right direction, but Trevor Lawrence is struggling to find anything close to consistency, and until that’s the case, I have reservations about using Hunter with confidence.
Weekly Participation Report
- Week 1: 27 routes, 6 defensive snaps
- Week 2: 27 routes, 39 defensive snaps
- Week 3: 27 routes, 41 defensive snaps
- Week 4: 23 routes, 9 defensive snaps
- Week 5: 26 routes, 25 defensive snaps
- Week 6: 44 routes, 22 defensive snaps
- Week 7: 51 routes, 12 defensive snaps
That said, the talent is obvious. He’s a special player with the ball in his hands, and that much is clear.
And just like that, we will be without him for the next month.
News broke on Friday that Hunter was placed on IR with a knee injury, and that could end any hopes of him giving us viable weekly value this season.
Early reports seem to suggest that he’ll return this season, but in what capacity? What is Jacksonville’s motivation level come December?
Keep him rostered until we have more information, but this is a tough break at a bad time.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Cheat Sheet.
Hunter’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 9
Hunter 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: Jaguars at Raiders
Since the Raiders play in a dome, there is no weather impact for this Week 9 matchup. Temperatures will be a comfortable 72 degrees Fahrenheit with no wind.