As we enter Week 9 of the fantasy football season, we may have even more questions about quarterbacks than ever before. While the play is improving overall, injuries are causing issues as well. This has affected many in the fantasy football community, leading to many relying on fantasy football Week 8 QB streamers. At this point in the season, I am not sure if you feel comfortable unless you have Lamar Jackson or Josh Allen.
Each week, this column will highlight some of the top fantasy football quarterback streamers that are widely available and ready to be scooped up at a moment’s notice. Read on for our top QB streamers and best positional matchups for Week 9.
Pick the right fantasy football streamer option to get the win this week and continue down the path of fantasy greatness, which ends with you hoisting your league’s trophy, championship belt or champ chain.
Note: Players must be owned in less than 60% of ESPN leagues to be included in the best fantasy football quarterback streamers column. Ownership percentages will reflect their status on Wednesday mornings following standard waiver processing.
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Fantasy Football Week 8 QB Streamers
Matthew Stafford Fantasy Outlook (24.7%)
The Los Angeles Rams take on the Seattle Seahawks who got torched by the Buffalo Bills last week. Josh Allen was able to put up 283 yards and two touchdowns, and that was without any stud receivers in Buffalo. This week, Matthew Stafford has the opportunity to have his way with the Seahawks. Seattle has given up 1,813 yards through the air this year to opposing quarterbacks and 12 touchdowns. Throughout his career against the Seahawks, Stafford has averaged 275 passing yards and one touchdown. That is more than plenty if you are someone who has Russell Wilson or Brock Purdy.
What is even more exciting though is that Stafford has Puka Nacua and Cooper Kupp back. Based on last week, it looks like both receivers are healthy and ready to go. The duo combined for 157 and one touchdown on 12 receptions last week against a Vikings defense that has stifled quarterbacks. Add into the mix Kyren Williams, who continues to be dominant on the ground, and Demarcus Robinson, who is still one of the better WR3s in the NFL, and the Rams suddenly look like one of the better offenses in the NFL.
Bo Nix Fantasy Outlook (47.1%)
I gave you Bo Nix last week and he performed incredibly, so I am adding him into this article as well. Sitting at 5-3, the Broncos are currently number two in the AFC West with a chance to improve upon that record. Playing against the Baltimore Ravens, the Broncos get the chance to do just that. That all starts with their rookie quarterback Bo Nix. The rookie has thrown for 870 yards and seven touchdowns over the past four weeks. It seems that Denver has somewhat hit its stride, and Nix is becoming more comfortable in the offense. Nix has also been working his legs lately, running for four touchdowns on the season.
Against the Ravens, Denver may be outmatched, but I love that from a fantasy football perspective. As good as the Ravens have been this season, they are giving up a ton of yards through the air. Baltimore is dead last in passing yards given up this season, at 2,493. They have also given up 17 passing touchdowns. If Denver finds itself down big in this game, Baltimore tends to resort to deep, conservative coverage. And if Denver is in this game, it is going to come by way of Nix. Either way, I am expecting the Oregon alum to have another great game here.
Derek Carr Fantasy Outlook (12.6%)
Derek Carr is expected to play this week after suffering an oblique injury. That should be music to the Saints’ ears, as the offense has looked lost since his injury. Before Carr got hurt, the Saints were on a historic pace in the NFL, scoring 91 points in the first two games of the season. In those games, Carr passed for 443 yards and five touchdowns. It makes sense that Carr is so unowned right now with the injury designation, but if you are in need, the Saints have an incredible matchup against the Carolina Panthers this week.
So far this season, the Panthers have given up 1,913 passing yards and 17 passing touchdowns to opposing quarterbacks. In fact, last week, Nix went for 284 passing yards, three touchdowns and one rushing touchdown. Why can’t Carr do this? With Alvin Kamara, Chris Olave and Bub Means, the Saints have as good, if not a better supporting cast than Denver.
