
Week 9 NFL Recap
1. Kyler Murray is the 2020 version of 2019 Lamar Jackson
Forget ‘Orange is the New Black’ because Kyler Murray is the new Lamar Jackson — in fantasy football. In the fantasy football community this offseason, one of the biggest questions was who would be the next Lamar? Jackson is a unique player in terms of what he brings to fantasy because of his rushing floor. In 2019, the Ravens’ QB was the No. 1 signal-caller in carries (175), red-zone carries (27), rushing yards (1213), and second in rushing touchdowns (7). However, in 2020, Jackson is being outplayed by another quarterback with immense rushing ability — none other than Murray. Now, Jackson is still second in most of these categories, but you likely used a second- or third-round pick for him. Meanwhile, Murray was the far greater value, as he could have been had beyond the fifth round in most formats. While Murray is second in carries (76) and third in red-zone carries (14), he is the No. 1 quarterback in rushing yards (518) and rushing scores (8). Murray has now rushed for at least 500 yards in each of his first two seasons as a pro, so we shouldn’t expect him to slow down anytime soon.[esi cache="public" adrotate group="1" ttl="60"]
2. Breshad Perriman hits big on Monday night
If you laid money on Jets WR Breshad Perriman’s two-touchdown prop on Monday night, you cashed … BIG! At PointsBet, a $100 wager paid $8,500 (+8500). Sure, it was a longshot to hit, but not impossible, especially against the 2020 Patriots.3. Miami’s defense cashes again in Week 9
For the second consecutive week, the Dolphins’ defense struck gold — if you took their anytime touchdown scorer prop. Back in Week 8 against the Rams, the Miami D/ST found the end zone twice. Once on a kick return touchdown and another on a defensive score. In Sunday’s win over the Cardinals, they hit again. This time, on a Kyler Murray sack-fumble, it was Shaq Lawson who picked the ball up and returned it for the third Dolphins D/ST score in two weeks.4. J.D. McKissic quietly producing
J.D. McKissic was “free" in your fantasy football drafts this offseason. In fact, he still is! The converted wideout is rostered in less than 34% of leagues at ESPN and Yahoo. While McKissic isn’t the sexiest name in fantasy, it is one to remember. Sure, he won’t likely win you a week in PPR scoring formats, but he won’t lose you one either, in most cases. In three of his past four games, McKissic has logged at least 10.9 PPR points, including a pair of RB1 performances. Consequentially, both RB1 outings came against the Giants during that timespan. Currently, McKissic is the PPR RB19 in four games since Week 5. From a player prop point of view, McKissic should be on your radar as well. McKissic has managed at least five receptions in four of his past five games. He’s also had at least 36 receiving yards in five of his past six.Prepare Week 10 betting tips and plan
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