These matchups are quite interesting in Week 9 of the NFL season. They have very notable fantasy football implications for better or worse.

When Jayden Reed went down with an injury, it was Golden's chance to step into a huge role. Well, that role went to Tucker Kraft and Romeo Doubs. Golden is unplayable in fantasy at this point, and the matchup in Week 9 is not great either with the tough Carolina cornerbacks. - Griffin Missant

Individually, a backup running back for the Carolina Panthers rushed for more than 200 yards ( Rico Dowdle ), the league's leading rusher scored three touchdowns ( Jonathan Taylor) and a rookie wide receiver for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers continues to produce major numbers ( Emeka Egbuka ).

The Carolina Panthers have a big and difficult decision to make at running back when they play at the New York Jets on Sunday in Week 7.

Panthers head coach Dave Canales has suggested he knows the answer but isn't going to tell us. He must be playing against Dowdle in fantasy this week and wants to play mind games with his opponent. Here's the thing, though: You simply can't sit Dowdle.

Carolina Panthers running back Rico Dowdle surpassed 200 yards from scrimmage in Sunday's game against the Dallas Cowboys for his second straight monster performance.

Andy's running back start 'em, sit 'em picks for fantasy football Week 9 lineups (2025). Read his expert RB start/sit advice for Rico Dowdle, Kareem Hunt, Travis Etienne Jr., others.