NFL Advanced Matchups: Week 9
Before we dive into the Week 9 action, I’d like to tell you a bit about myself. I’ve been playing fantasy sports for over 30 years that began with a passion for football and baseball. Prior to joining the Fantasy Points, I spent seven years on staff with Pro Football Focus. In addition to several years as the lead college football writer, I was trained by the best in the business as one of their original 15 grading analysts. Over that time with PFF, I’ve refined my understanding of the game in order to bring a unique perspective to the fantasy landscape.
Enough about me, let’s jump into some NFL DFS for Week 9!
Matchups to Target
Kirk Cousins, QB, MIN ($6,200 DK , $7,100 FD) vs. Lions’ Cover 1 , 2
Many likely attribute the 40-50 mph winds in Green Bay and a big game from Dalvin Cook last Sunday as the reason for Kirk Cousins’ poor showing (10.4 FPs). Those factors certainly played a significant role. However, all things being equal, Cousins already faced an uphill battle due to his historical struggles when facing most zone secondary shells. Taking a look at Cousins’ results this season, he face-planted at Indianapolis in Week 2 (1.5 FPs), and failed to capitalize facing off with a permeable Seattle secondary in Week 5 (16.2 FPs).