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Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em: RBs in timeshares you can trust in Week 9 lineups

Week 9 fantasy football backfield splits offer intriguing opportunities for RB2s, with several players carving out consistent roles in timeshares. Jonah Coleman’s Week 8 performance against the Chiefs solidified his status as Denver’s primary back, following a late-game switch that saw starter J.K.

Dobbins sidelined entirely. Coleman’s 51-yard reception and touchdown run on the final drive—alongside a 73% roster rate—make him a high-upside pick against Carolina, whose defense ranks second in fantasy points allowed to opposing runners.

However, the Broncos’ potential trade pursuit of Colts RB Jonathan Taylor by the Nov. 10 deadline could disrupt Coleman’s trajectory, adding a layer of uncertainty to his Week 9 value.

In Los Angeles, Blake Corum’s workload in Week 8 revealed his adaptability in the Rams’ backfield, carrying the ball more frequently when the game was on the line. Though Kyren Williams led the snap count overall, Corum’s 5.2 yards per carry average and the team’s 24-9 win over the Chargers suggest he’s a reliable RB2 option.

The Rams’ Week 9 matchup against Washington—where the Commanders’ defense has allowed an average run game—further boosts Corum’s appeal, especially with Williams’ role still up for debate. Meanwhile, Oakland’s Mike Washington Jr.

dominated the backfield in a 25-carry, 3.3-yard average performance against the Jets, overshadowing Ashton Jeanty’s minimal rushing attempts. Though Washington’s goal-line struggles and lack of pass-catching targets temper his upside, his Week 8 dominance (28% roster rate) makes him a low-risk play for fantasy managers targeting Week 9’s Raiders vs.

the Jets.

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