The Jacksonville Jaguars (4-3) will visit the Las Vegas Raiders (2-5) in Week 9. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, specifically regarding QB Trevor Lawrence.
Is Trevor Lawrence Playing in Week 9?
Lawrence is not on the injury report and, barring a surprise, is expected to play.
We’ll continue to monitor the Jaguars’ injury report leading up to kickoff for any changes. You can also visit and bookmark our Fantasy News Tracker for the latest updates.
Should You Start or Sit Lawrence in Week 9?
Trevor Lawrence has been a tough watch for the majority of this season.
That’s a statement of fact, not opinion.
It’s also a fact that, at least recently, it hasn’t mattered. Jacksonville is coming off of their bye, and the three weeks prior, there were four QBs to score 17+ fantasy points in each of the three weeks prior:
That’s the company that Lawrence has kept in no other regard this season, but there aren’t pictures in the fantasy box scores, and his usage patterns trumped his lack of efficiency in October. He had 10 rushes or 42 passes in all three of his October games, and if given that many chances to produce, even a QB not seeing the field at a high level can hit lineups.
The Raiders are tracking to finish in the bottom quarter of the league in pressure rate for a second straight season, and Lawrence has five touchdowns against zero interceptions when not pressured over his last four games.
I’m not selling you on Lawrence as a week-maker or DFS lineup staple, but if you’re without Jalen Hurts or Baker Mayfield, I think he should very much be on your short list.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Cheat Sheet.
Lawrence’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 9
Lawrence is projected to score 14.2 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Lawrence to throw for 201 yards and 1.0 passing touchdowns with 0.7 interceptions. Lawrence could also add 15 rushing yards and 0.2 rushing touchdowns on the ground.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 9 Weather Impact: Jaguars at Raiders
Since the Raiders play in a dome, the weather won’t affect this Week 9 matchup. Temperatures will be comfortable at 72 degrees Fahrenheit, with no wind.