Squirrel’s Nuts & Bolts Cardinals – Cowboys MNF Showdown Strategy (Week 9 NFL DFS)
Week 9 of the NFL season wraps up with an NFC showdown as the Cardinals visit the Cowboys in Dallas. Both teams enter with similar records under .500 (Dallas 3-4-1, Arizona 2-5) but still hope to compete for a playoff spot. Dallas has alternated wins and losses every week this season, with a tie in the middle of their season, while Arizona has lost five games in a row by a combined 13 points. Dallas enters the game as a 3.5-point home favorite with the total set at 53.5 points.
The main theme of the Cowboys’ season so far has been an outstanding offense that ranks second in the league in points per game and a defense that is just as bad as the offense is good, allowing the second-most points per game. Dak Prescott ranks third in the league in passing yards and passing touchdowns, spreading the ball between his talented receivers CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens, and TE Jake Ferguson. The running game has been dominated by Javonte Williams, who has racked up 633 rushing yards over eight games and ranks third in the NFL with 8 rushing touchdowns.
Arizona’s offense has been suffering through injuries, with QB Kyler Murray missing the past two games while Jacoby Brissett has drawn the starts in his place. Murray was expected back for this game, but it was announced Saturday that Jacoby Brissett will start, while Kyler Murray “may have a role.” Murray actually leads the Cardinals in rushing yards this season despite missing two games, with the Cardinals losing their top two RBs to injuries early in the season. RB Zonovan (Bam) Knight is expected to get the starting nod at RB for this game. The passing game is concentrated on TE Trey McBride and WR Marvin Harrison, Jr.
This matchup features two teams that need a win to work their way into the playoff picture. Let’s break down this NFC showdown, highlight the key plays, and uncover the strategies that could help you climb the leaderboards.
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