Blog · Week 9 · November 6, 2026
Should you pick up Cairo Santos in Week 9?
Yes, Cairo Santos is a high-value pickup for Week 9 of the 2026 season. The 34-year-old kicker comes off 3 strong performances and gets a MATCHUP FÁCIL against TB. Projecting 8.6 pts as the weekly K10, he offers a dependable floor for your fantasy lineup.
Cairo Santos' momentum heading into Week 9
12-year veteran kicker Cairo Santos, age 34, is rapidly gaining traction on the waiver wire ahead of Week 9. He was added in 271936 leagues over the past 24 hours while being dropped in 0. Through 8 games in 2026, Santos has accumulated 70 PPR pts, averaging 8.8 pts per contest. After a scoreless Week 5 @ GB with 0 PPR pts and 1 xpm, he rebounded in Week 6 @ ATL with 8 PPR pts (1 fgm, 4 xpm). He followed that up with 14 PPR pts vs NE in Week 7 (3 fgm, 3 xpm) and 11 PPR pts @ SEA in Week 8 (2 fgm, 4 xpm).
Statistical analysis and matchup breakdown
The Week 9 setup presents an ideal environment for Santos against TB. This game qualifies as a MATCHUP FÁCIL, as that defense surrenders an average of 10.9 pts per game to place kickers. Out of 32 teams, TB ranks as the Nº4 defense allowing the most points to the position. Our FX model places Santos as the K10 for the week, projecting 8.6 PPR, 8.6 Half, and 8.6 STD points. Over his 8 games played, Santos has demonstrated that his offense consistently drives into field goal range, providing a steady stream of scoring opportunities.
Why Santos is a target for fantasy rosters
Streamers at the kicker position require recent scoring form and ideal game scripts. Santos brings momentum, having produced 33 PPR pts combined across Week 6, Week 7, and Week 8. The community surge of 271936 adds in a single day reflects his strong standing on the waiver wire. With an active status and 0 injury concerns, Santos gives fantasy managers a reliable starter against a defense that regularly yields high fantasy outputs to kickers. He is well-positioned to meet expectations for fantasy managers looking for immediate help in Week 9.
Fantasy advice
ADD · Cairo Santos is a priority ADD for Week 9 streamers. Scoring for kickers remains identical across scoring formats, with our FX model projecting 8.6 PPR, 8.6 Half, and 8.6 STD points. Graded as the weekly K10, Santos benefits from a MATCHUP FÁCIL against the Nº4 defense giving up the most kicker points (10.9 pts per game). Plug him into your starting lineup whether you play PPR, Half, or Standard scoring formats.
Projection from the FX Model, Fantasy Expertos' own system.
FAQ
What is Cairo Santos' point projection for Week 9?
The FX model projects Cairo Santos to score 8.6 points across PPR, Half, and STD formats, ranking as K10.
How has Cairo Santos performed in recent games?
He scored 0 PPR pts in Week 5, 8 PPR pts in Week 6, 14 PPR pts in Week 7, and 11 PPR pts in Week 8.
How favorable is the matchup against TB in Week 9?
It is a MATCHUP FÁCIL, as TB ranks Nº4 of 32 in most points allowed to kickers at 10.9 pts per game.