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The Top Week 9 Fantasy Question From Each State

The quarterback debate that crossed borders, the FLEX choice that took over New York, and the waiver question that kept coming back.

By Dub · November 4, 2026

Maye or Goff? The question showed up in both our Pickup and Start/Sit tools. That’s two decisions hiding behind the same names. If both are on your roster, you’re picking a starter. If you’re spending a waiver claim, you’re deciding whether you want a one-week fill-in or someone you can keep starting. Maye–Goff led our audit and was the featured matchup in California, Colorado, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Mexico. Tap one of them to see the others light up.

New York had a different problem. Kenneth Walker III vs. Puka Nacua led there, and that pairing only makes sense once you know which slot you’re filling. In a regular RB/WR/TE FLEX, it’s a real choice. If you need a running back or a wide receiver specifically, your lineup rules make the call before the projections do.

Adonai Mitchell showed up with a rotating cast of alternatives. Illinois featured Mitchell vs. Makai Lemon, Louisiana featured Mitchell vs. Brian Thomas Jr., and South Dakota featured Mitchell vs. Emmett Johnson. That last one is a roster-construction question as much as a player comparison. The best claim depends on whether you need another receiver or insurance at running back.

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Based on recorded Fortified Fantasy comparison views from Nov. 1–4. Where matchups tied, we chose one to showcase.

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