NFL DFS Picks for Week 9: Best FanDuel Plays for This Week

Week 9 NFL DFS Picks in Summary

• Jahmyr Gibbs (RB, $10,200)
• Puka Nacua (WR, $9,200)
• Jonah Coleman (RB, $6,300)

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Part of the beauty of NFL DFS on FanDuel is that the slate changes — sometimes drastically — from week to week.

Using our NFL DFS projections as a guide, let's take a look at some of the best daily fantasy football plays at each position — accounting for salary — on this week's FanDuel main slate.

Note: All stats come from NextGenStats or Pro Football Focus unless stated otherwise.

NFL DFS This Week: Best Picks, Plays for FanDuel

Jahmyr Gibbs (RB, $10,200)

Lions at Dolphins — 1:00 p.m. ET

The Detroit Lions’ running back brings a remarkably secure workload into his matchup with the Miami Dolphins. Jahmyr Gibbs has 157 carries for 773 rushing yards and eight rushing touchdowns in seven games, plus 34 receptions for 285 yards and two more scores.

He recorded 23 carries for 153 yards and a touchdown against Minnesota in Week 8, one week after getting 29 carries against Green Bay. His receiving involvement adds another path to fantasy points, making him a premium option despite the hefty salary.

Puka Nacua (WR, $9,200)

Rams at Commanders — 1:00 p.m. ET

The Los Angeles Rams’ wideout has been a target magnet when healthy: 56 catches for 565 yards and three receiving touchdowns in six games. He has drawn 74 targets, an average of 12.3 per appearance.

Puka Nacua caught 11 of 12 targets for 80 yards and a touchdown against the Chargers last week. That workload creates a high reception floor and substantial upside against the Washington Commanders.

CeeDee Lamb (WR, $8,800)

Cowboys at Colts — 1:00 p.m. ET

The Dallas Cowboys’ star receiver has shown the kind of ceiling that can decide tournaments. He posted 17 receptions for 189 yards against Houston in Week 4 and caught two touchdowns against Philadelphia in Week 7.

CeeDee Lamb has caught at least seven passes in five of his eight games this season. He now faces the Indianapolis Colts in a matchup where Dallas may need to lean on its passing game. His salary is significant, but the combination of target volume and multi-touchdown potential merits attention.

Brock Purdy (QB, $8,500)

Raiders at 49ers — 4:25 p.m. ET

Brock Purdy has thrown 15 touchdowns against four interceptions in five appearances while adding 161 rushing yards and a rushing score on 32 carries.

Purdy has averaged 239.2 passing yards per game, and the Las Vegas Raiders present a matchup with a potentially high scoring ceiling. His dual contribution through the air and on occasional scrambles gives him big upside even if the Niners are expected to be sans Mike Evans and Deebo Samuel.

Jonah Coleman (RB, $6,300)

Broncos at Panthers — 1:00 p.m. ET

Jonah Coleman is an appealing salary-saving option for the Denver Broncos after RJ Harvey was placed on injured reserve. Coleman handled 11 carries for 41 yards and a touchdown in Week 8, adding four catches on five targets for 63 yards.

That is 104 scrimmage yards on 15 touches against Kansas City. If his increased role carries over against the Carolina Panthers, he has a credible path to outperforming his $6,300 salary.

Tyler Warren (TE, $5,400)

Cowboys at Colts — 1:00 p.m. ET

Tyler Warren offers a lower-salary route to tight end production. Through eight games, he has 34 catches on 46 targets for 231 yards and two receiving touchdowns.

That target total speaks to an established receiving role even if his per-catch output is modest.

Against Dallas, Warren gets you low-salary access to an indoors game that could turn into a shootout as neither defense has been all that good this season.

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NFL DFS FAQ

What are the best NFL DFS plays each week?

The best NFL DFS plays can change from week to week based on salary, matchup, expected workload, injuries, projected popularity and game environment. Players with strong opportunities and favorable salaries can offer the best combination of floor and upside.

How do you choose NFL DFS plays?

NFL DFS plays are evaluated using factors such as projected volume, recent production, matchup, touchdown potential, expected popularity, game script and salary. Injuries and changes in player roles can also create new opportunities each week.

What is an NFL DFS value play?

An NFL DFS value play is a player who has the potential to produce strong fantasy numbers relative to his salary. Lower-salaried players can become particularly appealing when injuries or other circumstances lead to increased playing time or usage.

What makes a good NFL DFS lineup?

Matchups, expected volume, salary, lineup correlation, projected draft percentage and game environment are all important factors when building a lineup. You’ll need upside to take down a contest.

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