NFL Week 9 DFS Breakdown: A game-by-game look at the weekend DFS slate

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This breakdown can be used for cash games, single-entry, three-max and high-dollar GPPs. For max-entering GPPs, use the recommended players to build your player pool (players are listed in order based on exposure). Unless otherwise noted, all pace and pass rates refer to “neutral situations” (+/-8 points).

How do I best use the Sunday A.M. Update?

The “Sunday A.M. Update” offers a game-by-game analysis of the DraftKings main slate, focusing on key injuries, advanced stats, trends and expected pace and playcalling.

I also provide my “optimal lineups” for DraftKings (“DK”). These lineups (“LUs”) consist of 7-of-9 players to comply with DraftKings regulations of not giving out complete teams. One is designed for GPPs, and one is for Cash Games.

In addition to the optimal lineups, I also share my personal “core” player pool (usually 16-20 players) that I’m rolling out in three-max (contests that allow three lineups per user) and other multi-entry GPPs (contests that allow as many as 150 lineups per user).

GAME BREAKDOWNS

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Dallas Cowboys vs. Atlanta Falcons

ATL -2.5, O/U 52
Implied team totals: DAL (25.25), ATL (27.25)

Pace, Playcalling, Stats & Trends

Jordan Phillips, DaRon Bland and Micah Parsons are out for Dallas. Trevon Diggs is a game-time decision with a calf injury after missing practice all week. With Demarcus Lawrence on IR, the Cowboys’ defense is heavily depleted heading into Week 9.