The Houston Texans will face the New York Jets in Week 9. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, especially regarding WR Stefon Diggs and potential replacements.
Is Stefon Diggs Playing in Week 9?
Stefon Diggs exited Sunday’s game after suffering a non-contact knee injury during the third quarter. While the veteran wideout was able to leave the field under his own power, Diggs’ injury was clearly concerning.
Unfortunately, an MRI confirmed that Diggs tore his ACL in Week 8, and he will miss the remainder of the 2024 campaign.
Here is the non-contact knee injury suffered by Stefon Diggs pic.twitter.com/GSTvg1BqPd
— Ben Brown 🌻 (@BenBrownPL) October 27, 2024
Diggs, whom the Texans acquired from the Bills in March, posted five catches for 81 yards prior to his exit on Sunday and has a 47-496-3 line in his first Houston campaign. He will be a free agent next offseason.
Fellow Texans wide receiver Nico Collins (hamstring) is on injured reserve but is eligible to play in Week 10.
Who Do I Start Instead of Stefon Diggs?
Diggs pulled up lame last week without much contact, and our fears were confirmed on Tuesday afternoon — torn ACL, out for the season.
Diggs has been far more productive this season than I had projected, carving out a nice niche in this offense, but he won’t play any role in your fantasy team’s ability to make a run to glory.
Xavier Hutchinson and John Metchie III will see an uptick in snaps, but unless the “R” in your PPR league stands for “routes,” I wouldn’t try to replace one Texan with another.
Elijah Moore and Gabe Davis are receivers who are widely available and are worth a look.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Week 9 Fantasy Start-Sit Advice Cheat Sheet for every fantasy-relevant player in every game.