DEF · Washington Football Team · week 9, 2026
Washington Commanders defense week 9 fantasy projection
Washington Commanders defense (team defense, Washington Football Team) is projected for 4.3 half-PPR points in week 9 of 2026 vs Los Angeles Rams, with an 80% range of -1.2 to 11.4. That ranks DEF25 at his position.
- Projection
- 4.3 half PPR
- 80% range
- -1.2–11.4 P10 to P90
- Rank
- DEF25 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 | 4.3 | 3.9 | -1.2 to 11.4 |
| Half PPR | 4.3 | 3.9 | -1.2 to 11.4 |
| PPR | 4.3 | 3.9 | -1.2 to 11.4 |
Start or sit Washington Commanders defense in week 9?
Sit in most leagues. Washington Commanders defense is DEF25 by projection in week 9. The last starter in a 12-team league (DEF12) is projected for 6.2 half-PPR points; Margin gives Washington Commanders defense a 32% 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 LAR
Game: vs Los Angeles Rams, 2026-11-08.
Line: LAR −5.5, O/U 48.5.
WAS implied total: 21.5 points.
LAR's offense gives up the 8th-fewest points to defenses (−0.9 a game, schedule-adjusted).
Injury status
Washington Commanders defense has no injury designation. Chance to play in week 9: 100%.
Projected stat line, week 9
| Stat | Projected |
|---|---|
| Sacks | 2.1 |
| Interceptions | 0.5 |
| Fumble recoveries | 0.4 |
| Defensive TDs | 0.1 |
| Points allowed | 26.5 |
Everyone in the game: WAS vs LAR, week 9
Every fantasy player from both teams, by half-PPR projection.
| Player | Pos | Team | Proj. | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puka Nacua | WR | LAR | 19.2 | WR2 |
| Matthew Stafford | QB | LAR | 18.4 | QB10 |
| Kyren Williams | RB | LAR | 17.4 | RB7 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | WAS | 17.0 | QB13 |
| Stefon Diggs | WR | WAS | 10.0 | WR25 |
| Rachaad White | RB | WAS | 9.2 | RB26 |
| Tyler Higbee | TE | LAR | 7.8 | TE15 |
| Drew Stevens | K | WAS | 7.7 | K20 |
| Brandon McManus | K | LAR | 7.6 | K21 |
| Los Angeles Rams defense | DEF | LAR | 6.8 | DEF10 |
| Blake Corum | RB | LAR | 6.7 | RB37 |
| Antonio Williams | WR | WAS | 6.1 | WR49 |
| Chig Okonkwo | TE | WAS | 5.9 | TE24 |
| Austin Ekeler | RB | WAS | 5.0 | RB50 |
| Treylon Burks | WR | WAS | 4.5 | WR62 |
| Washington Commanders defense | DEF | WAS | 4.3 | DEF25 |
| Colby Parkinson | TE | LAR | 4.2 | TE33 |
| Konata Mumpfield | WR | LAR | 4.1 | WR64 |
| Terrance Ferguson | TE | LAR | 4.1 | TE34 |
| Jordan Whittington | WR | LAR | 2.0 | WR100 |
| Dyami Brown | WR | WAS | 1.8 | WR103 |
| John Bates | TE | WAS | 1.4 | TE52 |
| Tutu Atwell | WR | LAR | 1.4 | WR111 |
| Davis Allen | TE | LAR | 0.9 | TE67 |
| Ben Sinnott | TE | WAS | 0.7 | TE73 |
| CJ Daniels | WR | LAR | 0.5 | WR134 |
| Colson Yankoff | TE | WAS | 0.5 | TE83 |
Washington Commanders defense week by week, 2026
- Week 1 @ PHI 3.0 pts
- Week 2 @ DAL -2.0 pts
- Week 3 vs SEA 11.0 pts
- Week 4 vs IND 5.0 pts
- Week 5 vs NYG 7.0 pts
- Week 6 @ SF 4.0 pts
- Week 8 vs PHI 13.0 pts
- Week 9 vs LAR proj. 4.3
- Week 10 @ NYG proj. 5.8
More from week 9
Questions
Should I start Washington Commanders defense in week 9?
Sit in most leagues. Washington Commanders defense is DEF25 by projection in week 9. The last starter in a 12-team league (DEF12) is projected for 6.2 half-PPR points; Margin gives Washington Commanders defense a 32% chance to score at least that.
How many fantasy points is Washington Commanders defense projected for in week 9?
4.3 half-PPR, 4.3 PPR and 4.3 standard points vs Los Angeles Rams, with an 80% range of -1.2 to 11.4.
Is Washington Commanders defense playing in week 9?
Washington Commanders defense has no injury designation. Margin gives him a 100% chance to play.
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