Fantasy Football top scorers by position: NFL 2024 Week 9
Week 9 has officially come and gone, taking us to the halfway point of the NFL season. Here’s who topped the fantasy charts after this week’s games.
The NFL season always feels like it takes forever to arrive and then whooshes on by in a flash. We’re already at the halfway point of the season with Week 9 come and gone. Wide receiver Darnell Mooney had another good week for the Falcons, Bills quarterback Josh Allen had a ridiculous second half against the Dolphins, and Eagles running back Saquon Barkley’s highlight reel included an impressive backward hurdle.
Let’s take a look at the top scorers from each position for Week 9.
NFL Fantasy Week 9 top scorers
Fantasy Week 9 top scorers - Quarterbacks
This week‘s top quarterback in fantasy football was Philadelphia Eagles’ Jalen Hurts with 29.9 total points. The Eagles have won four straight games now and Hurts has played his third straight with three touchdowns. He’s played a huge role in their recent success and in their win over the Jaguars, he completed 18 of 24 passes for 230 yards and two touchdowns plus 13 carries for 67 yards and one rushing touchdown.
Top 10 scorers - QBs
- Jalen Hurts, Eagles - 29.90
- Joe Burrow, Bengals - 29.14
- Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs - 24.54
- Daniel Jones, Giants - 24.36
- Lamar Jackson, Ravens - 23.60
- Geno Smith, Seahawks - 22.12
- Josh Allen, Bills - 22.10
- Aaron Rodgers, Jets - 20.34
- Jayden Daniels, Commanders - 19.86
- Trevor Lawrence, Jaguars - 19.56
Fantasy Week 9 top scorers - Running Backs
Fellow Eagle running back Saquon Barkley joins his quarterback as a top scorer in fantasy this week with 32.9 points. Barkley has been on fire lately, and had touchdowns both on the ground and in the air, with his highlights including a no-look backwards hurdle. He was given some medical attention due to back tightness during the game, but is expected to play against the Cowboys next week.
SAQUON BARKLEY IS NOT OF THIS WORLD.
— NFL (@NFL) November 3, 2024
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Top 10 scorers - RBs
- Saquon Barkley, Eagles - 32.90
- De'Von Achane, Dolphins - 32.10
- Alvin Kamara, Saints - 27.50
- Chase Brown, Bengals - 26.70
- Derrick Henry, Ravens - 26.30
- J.K. Dobbins, Chargers - 24.50
- Rhamondre Stevenson, Patriots - 22.40
- Rico Dowdle, Cowboys - 21.70
- Bijan Robinson, Falcons - 21.50
- Chuba Hubbard, Panthers - 21.20
Fantasy Week 9 top scorers - Wide Receivers
This week‘s top wide receiver was a bit of a surprise as Seattle Seahawks’ Jaxon Smith-Njigba put up a total of 37 fantasy points in Week 9. Despite an overtime loss to the Rams, Smith-Njigba put up career high stats, recording seven catches on 13 targets for 180 yards and two touchdowns.
Jaxon Smith-Njigba had an Average Depth of Target of 20.3 yards yesterday. And smashed.
— Adam Levitan (@adamlevitan) November 4, 2024
His aDOT last season (under Fraudron) was a pathetic 6.4 yards. He's had five games this season under 7.5 yards. #FreeJSN pic.twitter.com/2IxF1tdnaw
Top 10 scorers - WRs
- Jaxon Smithe-Njigba, Seahawks - 37.00
- Garrett Wilson, Jets - 30.00
- Zay Flowers, Ravens - 29.70
- Dustin Hopkins, Chiefs - 28.60
- Demarcus Robinson, Rams - 27.40
- Courtland Sutton, Broncos - 23.28
- Davante Adams, Jets - 22.10
- Quentin Johnson, Chargers - 22.00
- Justn Jefferson, Vikings - 21.58
- Cooper Kupp, Rams - 21.40
Fantasy Week 9 top scorers - Tight End
Cincinnati Bengals’ Mike Gesicki led the tight ends in Week 9 with 27 fantasy points. He was the Bengals’ surprising leader in receiving yards this week, catching five of six targets for 100 yards and two touchdowns in their win over the Ravens.
Top 10 scorers - TEs
- Mike Gesicki, Bengals - 27.00
- Travis Kelce, Chiefs - 22.00
- Cade Otton, Buccaneers - 21.70
- Josh Oliver, Vikings - 16.80
- Taysom Hill, Saints - 16.00
- Brock Bowers, Raiders - 15.50
- Jake Ferguson, Cowboys - 14.10
- Theo Johnson, Giants - 14.10
- Trey McBride, Cardinals - 12.70
- Ja'Tavion Sanders, Panthers - 12.70
Fantasy Week 9 top scorers - Kickers
Chicago Bears kicker Cairo Santos led his position in fantasy with 13 points in Week 9. The Bears lost to the Cardinals, but Santos was their lone scorer, making all three of his field goal attempts.
Top 10 scorers - Ks
- Cairo Santos, Bears - 13
- Tyler Bass, Bills - 12
- Blake Grupe, Saints - 12
- Evan McPherson, Bengals - 11
- Chad Ryland, Cardinals - 11
- Justin Tucker, Ravens - 11
- Brandon Aubrey, Cowboys - 9
- Ka'imi Fairbairn, Texans - 9
- Matt Gay, Colts - 9
- Jason Sanders, Dolphins - 9
Fantasy Week 9 top scorers - Defenses
The Los Angeles Rams defense led in scoring in Week 9 with 20 total fantasy points. In their 30-20 win over the Vikings, the Rams defense notched three sacks and a safety.
The NFL fined #Rams LB Byron Young $7,014.19 for grabbing #Vikings QB Sam Darnold’s facemask last Thursday night.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) November 2, 2024
No flag was thrown, and the resulting safety sealed L.A.’s win.pic.twitter.com/bAbSRBrNkj
Top 10 scorers - DEFs
- Los Angeles Rams - 20
- Los Angeles Chargers - 16
- Indianapolis Colts - 16
- New York Jets - 14
- Arizona Cardinals - 12
- Tennessee Titans - 11
- Minnesota Vikings - 11
- Cincinnati Bengals - 10
- Jacksonville Jaguars - 10
- Baltimore Ravens - 10
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