The ninth week of the 2016 NFL season got underway Thursday night when the Atlanta Falcons battered the rival Tampa Bay Buccaneers 43-28. There are 12 games remaining on the week's slate, which means plenty of gaming opportunities—both of the fantasy and more traditional varieties.
We'll take a look at some of the top fantasy plays of the week. We'll make our picks based on factors like past performances, matchup, projected player role and injuries, where applicable.
First, though, let's take a look at the remaining games and the odds—courtesy of Odds Shark—along with our picks against the spread.