DEF · New England Patriots · week 9, 2026
New England Patriots defense week 9 fantasy projection
New England Patriots defense (team defense, New England Patriots) is projected for 5.9 half-PPR points in week 9 of 2026 vs Green Bay Packers, with an 80% range of -0.2 to 13.8. That ranks DEF16 at his position.
- Projection
- 5.9 half PPR
- 80% range
- -0.2–13.8 P10 to P90
- Rank
- DEF16 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 | 5.9 | 5.0 | -0.2 to 13.8 |
| Half PPR | 5.9 | 5.0 | -0.2 to 13.8 |
| PPR | 5.9 | 5.0 | -0.2 to 13.8 |
Start or sit New England Patriots defense in week 9?
Borderline: a flex or a deep-league start. New England Patriots defense is DEF16 by projection in week 9. The last starter in a 12-team league (DEF12) is projected for 6.2 half-PPR points; Margin gives New England Patriots defense a 42% chance to score at least that.
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Week 9 matchup vs GB
Game: vs Green Bay Packers, 2026-11-08.
Line: NE −3, O/U 47.5.
NE implied total: 25.2 points.
GB's offense gives up the 11th-fewest points to defenses (−0.5 a game, schedule-adjusted).
Injury status
New England Patriots defense has no injury designation. Chance to play in week 9: 100%.
Projected stat line, week 9
| Stat | Projected |
|---|---|
| Sacks | 2.4 |
| Interceptions | 0.7 |
| Fumble recoveries | 0.5 |
| Defensive TDs | 0.1 |
| Points allowed | 21.8 |
Everyone in the game: NE vs GB, week 9
Every fantasy player from both teams, by half-PPR projection.
| Player | Pos | Team | Proj. | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Maye | QB | NE | 20.8 | QB4 |
| Jordan Love | QB | GB | 15.7 | QB19 |
| Christian Watson | WR | GB | 13.4 | WR13 |
| Josh Jacobs | RB | GB | 12.3 | RB17 |
| A.J. Brown | WR | NE | 11.8 | WR17 |
| Matthew Golden | WR | GB | 11.3 | WR20 |
| Rhamondre Stevenson | RB | NE | 10.9 | RB19 |
| Tucker Kraft | TE | GB | 8.4 | TE11 |
| Trey Smack | K | GB | 8.1 | K15 |
| Andy Borregales | K | NE | 7.8 | K17 |
| Hunter Henry | TE | NE | 7.3 | TE19 |
| New England Patriots defense | DEF | NE | 5.9 | DEF16 |
| Green Bay Packers defense | DEF | GB | 5.6 | DEF20 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | RB | NE | 5.5 | RB42 |
| DeMario Douglas | WR | NE | 5.3 | WR55 |
| MarShawn Lloyd | RB | GB | 5.1 | RB47 |
| Corey Kiner | RB | NE | 4.7 | RB50 |
| Eli Raridon | TE | NE | 4.3 | TE32 |
| Savion Williams | WR | GB | 4.3 | WR62 |
| Efton Chism III | WR | NE | 2.6 | WR81 |
| Kyle Williams | WR | NE | 2.5 | WR84 |
| Bo Melton | WR | GB | 1.5 | WR101 |
| Pierre Strong Jr. | RB | GB | 0.6 | RB74 |
New England Patriots defense week by week, 2026
- Week 1 @ SEA 6.0 pts
- Week 2 vs PIT 21.0 pts
- Week 3 @ JAX -1.0 pts
- Week 4 @ BUF 5.0 pts
- Week 5 vs LV 6.0 pts
- Week 6 vs NYJ 6.0 pts
- Week 7 @ CHI 2.0 pts
- Week 8 @ MIA 8.0 pts
- Week 9 vs GB proj. 5.9
- Week 10 @ DET proj. 5.2
More from week 9
Questions
Should I start New England Patriots defense in week 9?
Borderline: a flex or a deep-league start. New England Patriots defense is DEF16 by projection in week 9. The last starter in a 12-team league (DEF12) is projected for 6.2 half-PPR points; Margin gives New England Patriots defense a 42% chance to score at least that.
How many fantasy points is New England Patriots defense projected for in week 9?
5.9 half-PPR, 5.9 PPR and 5.9 standard points vs Green Bay Packers, with an 80% range of -0.2 to 13.8.
Is New England Patriots defense playing in week 9?
New England Patriots defense has no injury designation. Margin gives him a 100% chance to play.
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