Jayden Daniels is anticipated to make his return in Week 9 against the Seattle Seahawks after missing Week 8 due to a hamstring injury. Up to this point in the season, Daniels has struggled to find his rhythm, earning 19.7 Fantasy points or fewer in two of his last three outings and missing three games because of knee and hamstring issues. Furthermore, he has been without key receiver Terry McLaurin, who is not expected to play against Seattle either.
Despite facing a challenging matchup—only four quarterbacks have surpassed 20.1 Fantasy points against the Seahawks this year—there’s optimism that a healthy Daniels can turn his season around. Many Fantasy players are still willing to start him in Week 9 and are hopeful for a strong performance, especially with the presence of competitors like Deebo Samuel and Zach Ertz to support him.
Daniels’ sophomore campaign in 2025 has been rocky, but with a chance to shift momentum starting against Seattle, there is still potential for him to emerge as one of the top Fantasy quarterbacks by season’s end.
In addition to Daniels, several other players are highlighted as must-starts in Week 9. Kimani Vidal of the Los Angeles Chargers is projected to continue his streak of solid performances in the absence of Omarion Hampton, while Matthew Stafford of the Rams is expected to capitalize on a favorable matchup against the New Orleans Saints after a standout performance just before the bye week.
Quarterbacks like Jared Goff, Kyler Murray, and Daniel Jones also have promising matchups, with expectations high for each of them to deliver Fantasy points. Goff faces the Minnesota Vikings, who have recently allowed multiple quarterbacks to score over 20 points. Murray, returning from an injury, has an ideal matchup against the Dallas Cowboys, while Jones is on a roll, having scored over 20 Fantasy points in his last four games.
As teams strategize for Fantasy success this week, players like Travis Etienne and Chase Brown are also trending as strong starts among running backs, while Zay Flowers and Jaylen Waddle are receiving attention among wide receivers due to favorable matchups.
As Week 9 approaches, there’s a sense of hope that several Fantasy contributors can finally find their footing, with positive projections for many players. The upcoming games promise excitement as athletes look to capitalize on their matchups and fans eagerly watch to see if they will rise to the occasion.