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NFL Fantasy tips for Week 9 games

Friday 6 November 2015 15:27, UK

St. Louis Rams running back Todd Gurley has taken the NFL by storm
Image: St. Louis Rams running back Todd Gurley has taken the NFL by storm

Last week Alex Ferguson preserved his lead at the top of the Sky Sports Pundits rankings, thanks to another good week from Tom Brady, as well as the continued breakout of Todd Gurley.

Here are his picks for Week 9 of the NFL season and the news about who's going to be quarterback is stunning…

QUARTERBACK  - Tom Brady (New England Patriots)

FOXBORO, MA - OCTOBER 29: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots throws during the second quarter against the Miami Dolphins at Gillette Stadium on Oct
Image: No quarterback in the NFL is playing better than Tom Brady

Brady's been on fire this season, to the point that some people are saying that he's playing the best that they've seen from him in his career. He's certainly opening up defences like it. And against Washington's pass 'D', which gives up 230 yards/game, he should be fine. Teams look worse than average against him and Bill Belichick. Far worse.

RUNNING BACK - Todd Gurley (St Louis Rams)

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St. Louis Rams RB Todd Gurley is taking the NFL by storm.
Image: St. Louis Rams RB Todd Gurley is taking the NFL by storm

Gurley's on fire at the moment. Although Minnesota defence has been brilliant of late after Week 1 against Carlos Hyde, this is the first good RB they've faced for a while. That's why I'm putting Gurley in….shock factor.

RUNNING BACK - Devonta Freeman (Atlanta Falcons)

Image: Devonta Freeman faces the struggling San Francisco 49ers this Sunday

I love Devonta Freeman. He's a consistent performer, putting 100-yard all-purpose yard games seemingly every week. Against San Francisco, which doesn't have a very good 'D' - he should flourish. Should being the operative word…

WIDE RECEIVER - Julian Edelman (New England Patriots)

ORCHARD PARK, NY - SEPTEMBER 20: Julian Edelman #11 of the New England Patriots scores a touchdown during NFL game action as Aaron Williams #23 of the Buff
Image: Julian Edelman faces the Washington Redskins this Sunday

On Thursday night Edelman got his revenge on me for leaving him out by putting up 81 yards and two touchdowns. This week, I'm not making the same silly mistake.

WIDE RECEIVER - Malcom Floyd (San Diego Chargers)

With Keenan Allen out, Malcom Floyd should see more targets for the San Diego Chargers
Image: With Keenan Allen out, Malcom Floyd should see more targets for the San Diego Chargers

Now Keenan Allen is out with kidney issues and Antonio Gates isn't getting a huge amount of passes, we should see Floyd get a good amount of yards against the Bears, who have given up 16 TDs to passers (3rd in the NFL).

TIGHT END - Rob Gronkowski (New England Patriots)

Rob Gronkowski #87 of the New England Patriots spikes the ball to celebrate his touchdown in the second quarter against the Pi
Image: Rob Gronkowski's patented touchdown spike has been a common sight this season

Because Gronk scores touchdowns. And we need touchdowns on our team.

DEFENCE - Atlanta Falcons

The Atlanta Falcons will face Blaine Gabbert and the San Francisco 49ers
Image: The Atlanta Falcons will face Blaine Gabbert and the San Francisco 49ers

This could easily be Philadelphia vs Dallas, but I'm going for Atlanta simply because the 49ers offense is horrible, and I don't trust Blaine Gabbert to become the next Joe Montana on the 49ers team they face.

KICKER - Brandon McManus (Denver Broncos)

Brandon McManus #8 of the Denver Broncos kicks a field goal with holder Britton Colquitt #4 during against the Kansas City
Image: Kicker Brandon McManus has been excellent for the Denver Broncos

I am going for McManus because he averages a tidy 11.4 points per game, and he faces the Indianapolis Colts in a dome, which is kicker-friendly.

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