Fantasy Football Week 9 Start 'Em, Sit 'Em: Zay Flowers vs. DJ Moore

In Week 9 of fantasy football, two players have been the subject of debate for starting or sitting: Baltimore Ravens' Zay Flowers and Buffalo Bills' DJ Moore. Both players have had borderline performances this season, and their matchups this week present unique challenges.

DJ Moore had his second-best fantasy outing of the season against the Baltimore Ravens in Week 8, with four receptions for 82 yards and a touchdown. However, he will face the Minnesota Vikings, who have been an elite defense this season, allowing only 13.3 points per game. The Vikings' passing defense has been particularly tough, giving up the fewest passing yards per game in the NFL at 154.9.

On the other hand, Zay Flowers is ranked as WR10 in PPR formats for the 2026 season. However, he had his worst fantasy performance of the season against the Buffalo Bills in Week 8, with zero receptions on five targets. Flowers will face the Jacksonville Jaguars, who allow the fourth-most passing yards per game in the NFL at 253.9 and the sixth-most PPR and standard fantasy points per game to opposing WRs.

Given the challenges both players face, fantasy managers should consider starting Zay Flowers in Week 9. While Flowers will face a tough matchup against the Jaguars, the Ravens are set to roll out their QB3, Joe Fagnano, which could lead to an increase in passing attempts and opportunities for Flowers to accumulate fantasy points.

Additionally, the Ravens recently traded for Arizona Cardinals QB Jacoby Brissett, who could further improve Flowers' fantasy floor. Against Moore, the Vikings' formidable defense could limit his fantasy production, making Flowers the safer starting option.