6 Fantasy Football Fades That Will Leave You Screaming in Week 9

Fantasy football owners, beware! Week 9 is just around the corner, and it's time to temper your expectations for some of the most popular players in the league. In this article, we'll take a closer look at six players who have bust potential and could leave you screaming at your screens come Sunday.

Whether it's due to a tough matchup or a lingering injury, these players are not as safe as they seem. So, if you want to avoid a disastrous weekend, keep reading to find out who you should consider benching in Week 9.

Kyler Murray - QB, Arizona Cardinals

Kyler Murray has been one of the most exciting players in the NFL this season, but he's also been one of the most inconsistent. In his last three games, Murray has thrown for over 300 yards just once, and he's only managed to throw for multiple touchdowns twice. This week, the Cardinals face off against a tough 49ers defense that has allowed just 12.6 points per game to opposing quarterbacks.

With a tough matchup ahead of him, Murray's owners should be prepared for a disappointing performance. While he's still a top-10 quarterback, his upside is limited this week, and he's not worth the risk if you have a reliable backup option.

David Montgomery - RB, Chicago Bears

David Montgomery has been a fantasy darling this season, but he's also been dealing with a lingering injury that's limited his upside. This week, the Bears face off against a tough Lions defense that has allowed just 3.8 yards per carry to opposing running backs.

With Montgomery's injury still a concern, it's hard to trust him in your lineup. While he's still a top-20 running back, his upside is limited this week, and he's not worth the risk if you have a healthier option available.

Michael Thomas - WR, New Orleans Saints

Michael Thomas has been one of the most dominant receivers in the NFL this season, but he's also been dealing with a lingering injury that's limited his upside. This week, the Saints face off against a tough Falcons defense that has allowed just 18.5 points per game to opposing receivers.

With Thomas' injury still a concern, it's hard to trust him in your lineup. While he's still a top-10 receiver, his upside is limited this week, and he's not worth the risk if you have a healthier option available.

Chris Godwin - WR, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Chris Godwin has been one of the most surprising players in the NFL this season, but he's also been dealing with a tough schedule that's limited his upside. This week, the Buccaneers face off against a tough Titans defense that has allowed just 16.3 points per game to opposing receivers.

With Godwin's tough schedule still a concern, it's hard to trust him in your lineup. While he's still a top-20 receiver, his upside is limited this week, and he's not worth the risk if you have a more reliable option available.

TJ Hockenson - TE, Detroit Lions

TJ Hockenson has been one of the most surprising tight ends in the NFL this season, but he's also been dealing with a tough schedule that's limited his upside. This week, the Lions face off against a tough Bears defense that has allowed just 6.5 points per game to opposing tight ends.

With Hockenson's tough schedule still a concern, it's hard to trust him in your lineup. While he's still a top-10 tight end, his upside is limited this week, and he's not worth the risk if you have a more reliable option available.

Greg Zuerlein - K, Dallas Cowboys

Greg Zuerlein has been one of the most reliable kickers in the NFL this season, but he's also been dealing with a tough schedule that's limited his upside. This week, the Cowboys face off against a tough Steelers defense that has allowed just 6.5 points per game to opposing kickers.

With Zuerlein's tough schedule still a concern, it's hard to trust him in your lineup. While he's still a top-10 kicker, his upside is limited this week, and he's not worth the risk if you have a more reliable option available.