Last week, we had an exceptionally high number of targets due to various stacks in games throughout the league. This time, while we are still stacking, we actually confined the options to a few offenses.
Based on our expected Week 9 DFS game flow analysis and Week 9 Games to Target published earlier, we can carry our thoughts into actual lineup positions. The long list of players that fit the requirements set forth by the projected flow of the game was cut dramatically by the requirements set forth by salaries.
Below are Sporfolio’s DFS Week 9 Plays:
Quarterback
Mitch Trubisky – We have admittedly been critical of Mitch Trubisky through most of his young career, but there are times when situation outweighs overall talent. Much like we saw with Kirk Cousins and the Vikings earlier this year, being constantly criticized has a tendency to motivate professional athletes. Trubisky is in danger of losing his starting role, and he knows a good game is necessary this week. Luckily for him, he faces off with an Eagles defense that has struggled to stop the pass all season. The Eagles’ secondary may be healthy now, but they are not pressuring the quarterback at all, and with plenty of time to survey the field, we think Trubisky may be able to produce one of those out-of-nowhere type performances.
Matt Moore – In a week filled with high-priced talent worth owning, it becomes necessary to find value in certain places, and Matt Moore is the perfect value pick this week. Moore showed how capable he is last week, and as we often preach, coaching clearly plays a big role in it. Andy Reid is easily one of the best offensive coaches in the league, and did a great job last week making his offense work, even without Patrick Mahomes. Now that Moore has had another week to prepare and learn plays, we have no doubt he can repeat that performance as the Chiefs pull off what may be looked at as a surprising victory.
Jameis Winston – As much as we love the Seattle Seahawks on a weekly basis, their ability to score puts the pressure on the team’s defense to prevent opponents from doing the same. It doesn’t happen. Seattle has allowed at least 28 points in three-of-its-last-four games. Jameis Winston will need to throw, and his volume, alone, makes him worth a look for fantasy lineups.
Derek Carr – Don’t look now, but the Oakland Raiders have moved into the upper-half of the league for yards-per-game. More impressively, it actually looks like they have room to grow. But, the last few weeks have not been kind to Oakland’s defense, and it has put the offense in a position where it needs to have a big day in order to compete. We’re fine with that outcome, as it would lead to a heavy passing attack from Derek Carr.