Justin Boone’s Week 9 Fantasy Football Advice: Start Prescott
Fantasy managers weighing a quarterback start in Week 9 have a strong case for Dak Prescott: Justin Boone rates him as a top-five option against
Fantasy managers weighing a quarterback start in Week 9 have a strong case for Dak Prescott: Justin Boone rates him as a top-five option against an Indianapolis defense that has struggled badly. Malik Willis is another name to consider, with his recent form and matchup offering streaming appeal.
Boone’s weekly guide focuses on undervalued players to start and potential busts to leave on the bench. The key decisions come as bye weeks and injuries push more fringe players into fantasy lineups.
Prescott gets a favorable matchup
Prescott ranks 11th in fantasy points per game this season, despite a stretch in which he went a month without throwing multiple touchdown passes in a game. He has scored at least twice in each of his past two outings.
His Week 9 opponent, Indianapolis, was routed 42-7 by Jacksonville in its first game after trading Quenton Nelson and DeForest Buckner. Dallas is favored by 5.5 points on the road and has the week’s fourth-highest implied team total.
Boone’s call: managers can start Prescott confidently as a top-five quarterback against the Colts. The matchup and his recent scoring run make him a stronger option than his season-long ranking alone might suggest.
Willis offers streaming upside
Boone also points to Malik Willis against Detroit. The Dolphins’ young receiving corps is getting healthier, while Willis has recently emerged as a useful streaming option with both a solid floor and room for a bigger fantasy performance.
The matchup could give him a chance to reach that ceiling. But the available lineup guidance does not identify a specific player Boone recommends sitting, so managers should weigh Willis against their other options rather than treating the matchup as an automatic start.
Matchup calls beyond quarterback
Other Week 9 fantasy advice highlights how injuries and bye weeks can change the value of borderline starters. One set of recommendations identifies Kyle Pitts as a start and DJ Moore as a sit, while another focuses on wide receivers such as Jaylen Waddle, whose season production has been inconsistent.
For managers setting lineups, the immediate decisions are to assess Prescott’s favorable matchup and consider Willis as a streamer, then compare fringe options with their usual rankings and projected roles before games begin.
