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DraftKings NFL 2021: Best lineup for Week 9

By Frankie Licausi

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) throws a pass in the second quarter of the NFL Week 7 game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Cincinnati Bengals at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore on Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021. The Bengals led 13-10 at halftime.Cincinnati Bengals At Baltimore Ravens Week 7
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) throws a pass in the second quarter of the NFL Week 7 game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Cincinnati Bengals at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore on Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021. The Bengals led 13-10 at halftime.Cincinnati Bengals At Baltimore Ravens Week 7 /
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Oct 31, 2021; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Carolina Panthers wide receiver D.J. Moore (2) reaches for a ball over Atlanta Falcons free safety Erik Harris (23) in the first quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 31, 2021; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Carolina Panthers wide receiver D.J. Moore (2) reaches for a ball over Atlanta Falcons free safety Erik Harris (23) in the first quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports /

Wide Receiver 1: D.J. Moore ($6,400)

D.J. Moore has quietly been the overall WR9 in PPR leagues so far in 2021, even with an up-and-down Sam Darnold at quarterback. He’s averaging 10.1 targets and 6.3 targets per game this season. That’s elite volume, and it’s not expected to slow down this week against a Patriots defense that is 21st in fantasy points allowed to wide receivers.

Moore has a top-20 floor and is one of the safest plays this season in fantasy football. In what should be a competitive game, Moore will receive plenty of opportunity.

Wide Receiver 2: Amari Cooper ($5,700)

Amari Cooper returned from the bye and posted an 8-122-1 line with Cooper Rush at quarterback. He looked explosive, beating coverage at any given moment, including his grown-man game winning touchdown catch late in the fourth quarter.

The good news for Cooper this week is that Dak Prescott should be returning from injury. The bad news is that they’re going up against a Denver defense that is 10th in fantasy points allowed to wide receivers. However, Cooper has proven matchup-proof, and can go off in any given matchup.

Cooper is a solid WR2 who always has WR1 upside in the Cowboys explosive offense.

Wide Receiver 3: DeVante Parker ($5,300)

DeVante Parker returned from injury in Week 8 and posted an 8-85 line against a good Bills defense. In fact, Parker has been involved heavily in every game he’s played so far. He doesn’t have a game this season with less than seven targets. We’ll take that volume all day as our No. 3 receiver in this lineup.

Parker has a dreadful Houston defense on tap and should continue to be featured in the Dolphins offense, paving the way for a low-end WR2 finish for our lineup.