Fantasy football managers should consider benching Kyler Murray and Michael Penix Jr. in Week 9, according to a new analysis from Fantasy Sports On SI. The report identifies two additional quarterbacks as must-sit options for the upcoming slate.
The recommendation comes as the Minnesota Vikings prepared to face the Detroit Lions on November 1, 2026, at Ford Field. A sideline image from that game captured Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell in conversation with Murray during the third quarter.
Thomas Carelli authored the fantasy outlook, published on November 3, 2026.
