Week 9 DraftKings Daily Fantasy Football Picks, Lineup Tips for Sunday
Once again this week, the NFL schedule is bringing a loaded Sunday slate. That means there will be plenty of football to watch, as well as plenty of players who will be in consideration for daily fantasy lineups on DraftKings.
Sunday's schedule features eight early games, followed by four more in the late window. The day's action will conclude with the 8:20 p.m. ET kickoff between the Indianapolis Colts and Minnesota Vikings.
Only two teams have a Week 9 bye: the Pittsburgh Steelers and the San Francisco 49ers.
Here's some advice for DFS lineups this Sunday.
Pay Up to Center Lineup Around Brown
When A.J. Brown has been healthy this season, he has put up consistently strong numbers. The Philadelphia Eagles' top wide receiver has recorded at least five catches with 84 or more receiving yards in each of his four games—three of which included a touchdown grab.
On Sunday, Brown could have his biggest performance thus far. The Eagles are hosting the Jacksonville Jaguars, whose 271.1 passing yards allowed per game are the second most in the NFL. The Jags also give up the fourth most fantasy points to receivers, per NFL.com.
It will cost a hefty price of $8,100 to get Brown in DraftKings lineups. But the 27-year-old has both a high floor and high ceiling, making him a safe, exciting play again this week.
Because of the matchup and Brown's abilities, he has the potential to be the top fantasy wide receiver of the week.
Start Rookie QB Nix Along with His Top WR
No NFL team is giving up more passing yards per game than the Baltimore Ravens (291.4). That's good news for rookie quarterback Bo Nix, whose Denver Broncos are traveling to Baltimore for their Week 9 matchup on Sunday.
Nix ($5,900) is a strong DFS play this week coming off his impressive showing vs. the Carolina Panthers last Sunday. The 24-year-old threw for 284 yards and three touchdowns while also continuing to make plays with his legs as well, scoring his fourth rushing TD.
Even if the Broncos lose to the potent Ravens, the game script should lead to Nix passing quite a bit. That could also lead to a strong showing for wide receiver Courtland Sutton ($5,400), who recorded his first 100-yard game of the season last week.
A stack featuring Nix and Sutton should not only lead to a lot of fantasy points, but it will also be affordable, allowing DFS players to spend a bit more at other positions.
Allgeier Should Be Great Value Play at RB
Tyler Allgeier is the clear No. 2 running back in the Atlanta Falcons' offense behind Bijan Robinson. However, it's become apparent in recent weeks that the team would like to have both involved, as Allgeier has recorded 12 or more carries in two of his past three games.
There's the potential for both Robinson and Allgeier to have success on Sunday, when the Falcons host the Dallas Cowboys. It's a favorable matchup for Atlanta's RB duo, as Dallas is allowing 154.6 rushing yards per game, tied with Carolina for the most in the NFL this year.
Allgeier ($4,900) has scored only one touchdown this season, so the 24-year-old is due to get into the end zone in the near future. It wouldn't be surprising if that happened on Sunday.