TE · Atlanta Falcons · week 9, 2026
Austin Hooper week 9 fantasy projection
Austin Hooper (tight end, Atlanta Falcons) is projected for 2.9 half-PPR points in week 9 of 2026 vs Cincinnati Bengals, with an 80% range of 0.2 to 7.0. That ranks TE40 at his position.
- Projection
- 2.9 half PPR
- 80% range
- 0.2–7.0 P10 to P90
- Rank
- TE40 by projection
- Chance to play
- 100% no designation
Week 9 projection and range of outcomes
Margin's range: how far real results landed from projections like this one, by position and size, over 2019 to 2025. It assumes he plays.
| Scoring | Projection | Median | 80% range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | 2.3 | 1.1 | 0.0 to 6.2 |
| Half PPR | 2.9 | 1.6 | 0.2 to 7.0 |
| PPR | 3.5 | 2.0 | 0.0 to 9.0 |
Start or sit Austin Hooper in week 9?
Sit in most leagues. Austin Hooper is TE40 by projection in week 9. The last starter in a 12-team league (TE12) is projected for 8.0 half-PPR points; Margin gives Austin Hooper a 8% chance to score at least that.
Your league's scoring, roster and opponent change the answer: connect it and Margin prices the decision for your lineup.
Week 9 matchup vs CIN
Game: vs Cincinnati Bengals, 2026-11-08.
Line: CIN −3, O/U 51.5.
ATL implied total: 24.2 points.
CIN allow the 3rd-most TE points (+2.2 a game, schedule-adjusted).
Injury status
Austin Hooper has no injury designation. Chance to play in week 9: 100%.
Projected stat line, week 9
| Stat | Projected |
|---|---|
| Targets | 1.7 |
| Receptions | 1.3 |
| Receiving yards | 13.8 |
| Receiving TDs | 0.1 |
| Fumbles lost | 0 |
Everyone in the game: ATL vs CIN, week 9
Every fantasy player from both teams, by half-PPR projection.
| Player | Pos | Team | Proj. | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bijan Robinson | RB | ATL | 23.0 | RB2 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | CIN | 21.0 | QB3 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | CIN | 17.0 | WR3 |
| Michael Penix Jr. | QB | ATL | 15.7 | QB21 |
| Chase Brown | RB | CIN | 14.9 | RB10 |
| Drake London | WR | ATL | 14.9 | WR6 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | CIN | 13.8 | WR10 |
| Evan McPherson | K | CIN | 9.8 | K3 |
| Nick Folk | K | ATL | 8.0 | K16 |
| Kyle Pitts Sr. | TE | ATL | 7.4 | TE17 |
| Mike Gesicki | TE | CIN | 7.3 | TE19 |
| Cincinnati Bengals defense | DEF | CIN | 6.1 | DEF13 |
| Brian Robinson Jr. | RB | ATL | 5.7 | RB41 |
| Samaje Perine | RB | CIN | 5.6 | RB42 |
| Atlanta Falcons defense | DEF | ATL | 5.4 | DEF21 |
| Jahan Dotson | WR | ATL | 5.0 | WR58 |
| Andrei Iosivas | WR | CIN | 3.1 | WR80 |
| Austin Hooper | TE | ATL | 2.9 | TE40 |
| Zachariah Branch | WR | ATL | 2.6 | WR87 |
| Drew Sample | TE | CIN | 2.1 | TE45 |
| Olamide Zaccheaus | WR | ATL | 2.0 | WR101 |
| Colbie Young | WR | CIN | 1.6 | WR106 |
| Dohnte Meyers | WR | CIN | 1.1 | WR113 |
| Mitch Tinsley | WR | CIN | 1.1 | WR115 |
| Charlie Woerner | TE | ATL | 0.6 | TE76 |
| Tahj Brooks | RB | CIN | 0.6 | RB78 |
| Cam Grandy | TE | CIN | 0.5 | TE82 |
Austin Hooper week by week, 2026
- Week 1 @ PIT 0.0 pts
- Week 2 vs CAR 3.0 pts
- Week 3 @ GB 8.1 pts
- Week 4 @ NO 1.4 pts
- Week 5 vs BAL 0.0 pts
- Week 6 vs CHI 1.1 pts
- Week 7 vs SF 3.1 pts
- Week 8 @ TB 1.4 pts
- Week 9 vs CIN proj. 2.9
- Week 10 vs KC proj. 2.4
More from week 9
Questions
Should I start Austin Hooper in week 9?
Sit in most leagues. Austin Hooper is TE40 by projection in week 9. The last starter in a 12-team league (TE12) is projected for 8.0 half-PPR points; Margin gives Austin Hooper a 8% chance to score at least that.
How many fantasy points is Austin Hooper projected for in week 9?
2.9 half-PPR, 3.5 PPR and 2.3 standard points vs Cincinnati Bengals, with an 80% range of 0.2 to 7.0.
Is Austin Hooper playing in week 9?
Austin Hooper has no injury designation. Margin gives him a 100% chance to play.
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