DEF · New York Giants · week 9, 2026
New York Giants defense week 9 fantasy projection
New York Giants defense (team defense, New York Giants) is projected for 7.2 half-PPR points in week 9 of 2026 at Philadelphia Eagles, with an 80% range of 1.3 to 15.6. That ranks DEF8 at his position.
- Projection
- 7.2 half PPR
- 80% range
- 1.3–15.6 P10 to P90
- Rank
- DEF8 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 | 7.2 | 6.6 | 1.3 to 15.6 |
| Half PPR | 7.2 | 6.6 | 1.3 to 15.6 |
| PPR | 7.2 | 6.6 | 1.3 to 15.6 |
Start or sit New York Giants defense in week 9?
Start in most leagues. New York Giants defense is DEF8 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 York Giants defense a 53% 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 PHI
Game: at Philadelphia Eagles, 2026-11-08.
Line: NYG −3, O/U 40.5.
NYG implied total: 21.8 points.
PHI's offense gives up the 13th-fewest points to defenses (−0.2 a game, schedule-adjusted).
Injury status
New York Giants defense has no injury designation. Chance to play in week 9: 100%.
Projected stat line, week 9
| Stat | Projected |
|---|---|
| Sacks | 2.7 |
| Interceptions | 0.8 |
| Fumble recoveries | 0.6 |
| Defensive TDs | 0.1 |
| Points allowed | 18.8 |
Everyone in the game: NYG @ PHI, week 9
Every fantasy player from both teams, by half-PPR projection.
| Player | Pos | Team | Proj. | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.J. McCarthy | QB | NYG | 16.7 | QB16 |
| Saquon Barkley | RB | PHI | 14.8 | RB11 |
| Tanner McKee | QB | PHI | 12.6 | QB28 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | NYG | 11.8 | WR18 |
| Isaiah Likely | TE | NYG | 11.0 | TE4 |
| Cam Skattebo | RB | NYG | 10.2 | RB23 |
| DeVonta Smith | WR | PHI | 9.5 | WR30 |
| Dallas Goedert | TE | PHI | 8.2 | TE12 |
| Dominic Zvada | K | NYG | 7.7 | K18 |
| Devin Singletary | RB | NYG | 7.2 | RB35 |
| New York Giants defense | DEF | NYG | 7.2 | DEF8 |
| Jake Elliott | K | PHI | 6.8 | K27 |
| Philadelphia Eagles defense | DEF | PHI | 5.9 | DEF17 |
| Dontayvion Wicks | WR | PHI | 4.6 | WR58 |
| Malachi Fields | WR | NYG | 4.5 | WR59 |
| Makai Lemon | WR | PHI | 3.8 | WR65 |
| Jaydon Blue | RB | PHI | 2.5 | RB61 |
| Darnell Mooney | WR | NYG | 2.4 | WR86 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | NYG | 2.4 | TE42 |
| Darius Cooper | WR | PHI | 2.1 | WR90 |
| Grant Calcaterra | TE | PHI | 0.8 | TE67 |
| Eli Stowers | TE | PHI | 0.7 | TE72 |
| Johnny Mundt | TE | PHI | 0.6 | TE76 |
| Elijah Mitchell | RB | PHI | 0.5 | RB76 |
New York Giants defense week by week, 2026
- Week 1 vs DAL 3.0 pts
- Week 2 @ LAR 4.0 pts
- Week 3 vs TEN 7.0 pts
- Week 4 vs ARI 14.0 pts
- Week 5 @ WAS 5.0 pts
- Week 6 vs NO 1.0 pts
- Week 7 @ HOU 1.0 pts
- Week 9 @ PHI proj. 7.2
- Week 10 vs WAS proj. 5.9
More from week 9
Questions
Should I start New York Giants defense in week 9?
Start in most leagues. New York Giants defense is DEF8 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 York Giants defense a 53% chance to score at least that.
How many fantasy points is New York Giants defense projected for in week 9?
7.2 half-PPR, 7.2 PPR and 7.2 standard points at Philadelphia Eagles, with an 80% range of 1.3 to 15.6.
Is New York Giants defense playing in week 9?
New York Giants defense has no injury designation. Margin gives him a 100% chance to play.
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