Fantasy Football, Week 9: High value plays for DraftKings

GLENDALE, AZ - OCTOBER 28: San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (85) runs past Arizona Cardinals defensive tackle Rodney Gunter (95) in game action during an NFL game between the Arizona Cardinals and the San Francisco 49ers on October 28, 2018 at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Robin Alam/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

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LOS ANGELES, CA – SEPTEMBER 27: Wide receiver Brandin Cooks #12 of the Los Angeles Rams celebrates his touchdown to take a 28-17 lead over the Minnesota Vikings in the second quarter at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on September 27, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) /

Brandin Cooks, Los Angeles Rams, $6,700 (FLEX ALERT)

Stats: 643 receiving yards, 2 touchdowns, (7 games played)

Brandin Cooks, even through a concussion this season, has been highly-targeted and involved in the Los Angeles Rams passing game. Cooks averages just above seven targets and brings in around five balls for 91 yards per game. With his high floor and high utilization Cooks is an easy selection each and every week for your lineups. He comes into Week 9 at a cheap price.

Cooks will have a really nice matchup against the New Orleans Saints’ 28th-ranked pass defense this Sunday. With the Saints allowing 374 yards per game to opposing offenses this season Cooks is in great shape to have a breakout game and for a very cheap price on DraftKings. Cooks could be a great flex play this week in your lineups if you like to place high profile names as your main starters.

Cooks will be better utilized as one of your main wide receivers, allowing you to create more cap space for other skill positions. Either way you’re going to love having this man in your lineups this week. Cooks caught three of eight balls for 74 yards and even added nine rushing yards on two carries against the Green Bay Packers in Week 8.

This matchup has every possibility of being a shootout. The Saints also put out a high scoring offense averaging 389 yards per game this season. Cooks has the right price and matchup to take advantage of this week. Don’t miss out on winning some money in Week 9. Cooks will deliver for you one way or another.

Prediction: 85 receiving yards, 1 touchdown

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