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FantasyPros Week 9 Start/Sit: Vidal, Boutte and Dike Lead Plays as Hunt Replaces Pacheco

Derek Brown delivers Week 9 lineup calls using recent usage trends against specific defensive looks.

Overview

  • Kimani Vidal is billed as a strong play after producing RB10 numbers since Week 6 and drawing a favorable rushing matchup against Tennessee.
  • Kayshon Boutte’s three straight top-24 weeks and success versus single-high coverages support a start against Atlanta’s scheme-heavy defense.
  • Chimere Dike profiles as a flex option versus the Chargers, with full-time routes, a rising target share and metrics that hold up against two-high coverage.
  • Kareem Hunt is projected to lead Kansas City’s backfield with Isiah Pacheco sidelined, offering volume and goal-line chances against a Buffalo defense vulnerable on the ground.
  • Streaming is advised over Hunter Henry given Atlanta’s TE suppression, while Dalton Kincaid projects heavy usage in a tough Chiefs matchup and QB calls highlight a rebound spot for Caleb Williams, QB1 upside for Sam Darnold and a sit for Bo Nix against Houston.