TE · Los Angeles Chargers · week 9, 2026
Hayden Rucci week 9 fantasy projection
Hayden Rucci (tight end, Los Angeles Chargers) is projected for 0.5 half-PPR points in week 9 of 2026 vs Houston Texans, with an 80% range of 0.0 to 3.4. That ranks TE84 at his position.
- Projection
- 0.5 half PPR
- 80% range
- 0.0–3.4 P10 to P90
- Rank
- TE84 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 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 to 3.8 |
| Half PPR | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 to 3.4 |
| PPR | 0.6 | 0.0 | 0.0 to 4.2 |
Start or sit Hayden Rucci in week 9?
Sit in most leagues. Hayden Rucci is TE84 by projection in week 9. The last starter in a 12-team league (TE12) is projected for 8.5 half-PPR points; Margin gives Hayden Rucci a 3% 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 HOU
Game: vs Houston Texans, 2026-11-08.
Line: HOU −4.5, O/U 40.5.
LAC implied total: 18.0 points.
HOU allow the 6th-fewest TE points (−1.4 a game, schedule-adjusted).
Injury status
Hayden Rucci has no injury designation. Chance to play in week 9: 100%.
Projected stat line, week 9
| Stat | Projected |
|---|---|
| Targets | 0.4 |
| Receptions | 0.3 |
| Receiving yards | 2.6 |
| Receiving TDs | 0 |
Everyone in the game: LAC vs HOU, week 9
Every fantasy player from both teams, by half-PPR projection.
| Player | Pos | Team | Proj. | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C.J. Stroud | QB | HOU | 16.2 | QB21 |
| Nico Collins | WR | HOU | 14.2 | WR9 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | LAC | 14.0 | QB27 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | LAC | 10.7 | WR26 |
| David Montgomery | RB | HOU | 9.9 | RB24 |
| Ka'imi Fairbairn | K | HOU | 8.9 | K6 |
| Omarion Hampton | RB | LAC | 8.6 | RB31 |
| Woody Marks | RB | HOU | 8.4 | RB33 |
| Houston Texans defense | DEF | HOU | 7.8 | DEF3 |
| Cameron Dicker | K | LAC | 7.1 | K24 |
| Kimani Vidal | RB | LAC | 6.7 | RB41 |
| Dalton Schultz | TE | HOU | 6.5 | TE22 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | LAC | 6.2 | WR51 |
| Los Angeles Chargers defense | DEF | LAC | 5.4 | DEF22 |
| Keaton Mitchell | RB | LAC | 4.5 | RB54 |
| Marvin Harrison Jr. | WR | HOU | 4.2 | WR67 |
| Tre' Harris | WR | LAC | 4.1 | WR70 |
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | LAC | 3.8 | TE36 |
| Xavier Hutchinson | WR | HOU | 3.3 | WR78 |
| Kayshon Boutte | WR | HOU | 3.0 | WR81 |
| Charlie Kolar | TE | LAC | 2.9 | TE41 |
| Foster Moreau | TE | HOU | 2.5 | TE42 |
| Tank Dell | WR | HOU | 2.2 | WR94 |
| Emari Demercado | RB | HOU | 1.4 | RB66 |
| KeAndre Lambert-Smith | WR | LAC | 1.4 | WR111 |
| Marlin Klein | TE | HOU | 1.4 | TE56 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | LAC | 0.7 | WR123 |
| Cade Stover | TE | HOU | 0.7 | TE74 |
| Hayden Rucci | TE | LAC | 0.5 | TE84 |
Hayden Rucci week by week, 2026
- Week 3 @ BUF 0.0 pts
- Week 4 @ SEA 0.0 pts
- Week 5 vs DEN 7.2 pts
- Week 6 @ KC 0.0 pts
- Week 8 @ LAR 0.0 pts
- Week 9 vs HOU proj. 0.5
- Week 10 @ BAL proj. 0.5
More from week 9
Questions
Should I start Hayden Rucci in week 9?
Sit in most leagues. Hayden Rucci is TE84 by projection in week 9. The last starter in a 12-team league (TE12) is projected for 8.5 half-PPR points; Margin gives Hayden Rucci a 3% chance to score at least that.
How many fantasy points is Hayden Rucci projected for in week 9?
0.5 half-PPR, 0.6 PPR and 0.3 standard points vs Houston Texans, with an 80% range of 0.0 to 3.4.
Is Hayden Rucci playing in week 9?
Hayden Rucci has no injury designation. Margin gives him a 100% chance to play.
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