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Cynthia Frelund's Week 9 fantasy projections

My projections are based on historical trends, personnel, matchups and probable game scripts. Yes, it could be considered overkill to use 10 full years of past actual data and comparables to forecast each week, but why wouldn't you want to at least try to be as accurate as possible? I know I can't find a reason not to:

Cynthia Frelund

NFL Network Analytics Expert

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1. Cam Newton, QB, Carolina Panthers

272 pass yards, 2 TD; 52 rush yards

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2. Aaron Rodgers, QB, Green Bay Packers

273 pass yards, 2 TD; 25 rush yards

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3. Tom Brady, QB, New England Patriots

282 pass yards, 2 TD

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4. Drew Brees, QB, New Orleans Saints

280 pass yards, 2 TD

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5. Jared Goff, QB, Los Angeles Rams

279 pass yards, 2 TD

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Upside pick: Alex Smith, QB, Washington Redskins

254 pass yards, 2 TD

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1. Todd Gurley, RB, Los Angeles Rams

141 scrimmage yards, TD; 4 rec

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2. Christian McCaffrey, RB, Carolina Panthers

99 scrimmage yards, TD; 6 rec

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3. Ezekiel Elliott, RB, Dallas Cowboys

108 scrimmage yards, TD; 3 rec

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4. Alvin Kamara, RB, New Orleans Saints

97 scrimmage yards, TD; 4 rec

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5. Kareem Hunt, RB, Kansas City Chiefs

96 scrimmage yards, TD; 4 rec

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Upside pick: Aaron Jones, RB, Green Bay Packers

81 scrimmage yards, TD; 3 rec

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1. Adam Thielen, WR, Minnesota Vikings

8 receptions, 103 yards, TD

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2. Michael Thomas, WR, New Orleans Saints

7 receptions, 92 yards, TD

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3. DeAndre Hopkins, WR, Houston Texans

7 receptions, 87 yards, TD

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4. Davante Adams, WR, Green Bay Packers

6 receptions, 91 yards, TD

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5. Julio Jones, WR, Atlanta Falcons

6 receptions, 90 yards, TD

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Upside pick: Kenny Golladay, WR, Detroit Lions

6 receptions, 74 yards, TD

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