George Pickens, Skattebo and Hunter Herny headline the week 9 fantasy football injury report for lineup decisions

Quarterbacks ruled out

Darnold will miss Week 9 with a quad injury, and Drew Lock is set to start despite being listed as questionable with an elbow issue. The report says there appears to be no concern that Lock will be unavailable.

Murray is out with a hamstring injury. Watson did not clear the league’s concussion protocol, and Shedeur Sanders is expected to start in his place. The report says the impact of the three quarterback absences may not be substantial, without explaining that assessment further.

Backfield roles in flux

Skattebo is listed as doubtful, putting Devin Singletary in line for a near-bell-cow role and a possible fantasy RB2 outlook. Hall is healthy and expected back, but his workload split with Braelon Allen remains unclear.

Knight is out with a concussion, and Jeremiyah Love is also sidelined. Tyler Allgeier could benefit from the available volume and have another big game.

Receivers face absences

Evans will not play, while Deebo Samuel is also expected to be sidelined. Demarcus Robinson is expected back from injured reserve, and Christian Kirk could make his team debut.

Brown has been ruled out again, with Romeo Doubs and Mack Hollins also sidelined. DeMario Douglas is identified as a potential streaming option. Wilson is out after failing concussion protocol; Adonia Mitchell and rookie Omar Cooper Jr. could see larger roles.

Questionable players to monitor

Henry remains genuinely questionable after leaving Week 8 with an injury. If he is inactive, rookie Eli Raridon could become an appealing option. Ferguson is described both as expected to return from injured reserve this week and as truly questionable, potentially a game-time decision. The report also says his possible return could make him a popular sleeper with Davante Adams on injured reserve.