We've reached the official halfway point of the 2016 season. For most of you, this means that the fantasy playoffs are about a month away. However, there are still a few weeks left to either push for the postseason or maintain your spot near the top.
Of course, injuries and bye-week absences can make matters difficult. Many top fantasy stars are on the injured list, while the Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns, Los Angeles Rams and Philadelphia Eagles are on bye in Week 9.
Turning to bench players and fringe starters will likely be necessary for many managers this week.