The Dallas Cowboys (3-4) will host the Arizona Cardinals (2-5) in Week 9. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, specifically regarding QB Dak Prescott.
Is Dak Prescott Playing in Week 9?
Prescott is not on the injury report and, barring a surprise, is expected to play.
We’ll continue to monitor the Cowboys’ injury report leading up to kickoff for any changes. You can also visit and bookmark our Fantasy News Tracker for the latest updates.
Should You Start or Sit Prescott in Week 9?
Unless you believe the Cardinals will emerge from their bye with a newfound focus on the defensive side of the ball, I think you can look past last week’s dud for Dak Prescott in Denver.
In much the same way that the Cowboys are a performance-enhancing defense for their opponents, Denver suppresses numbers across the board, and Dallas’ start was no exception (19-of-31 for 188 yards, zero touchdowns, and two interceptions).
Prescott entered the game on a near-historic hot streak (four straight games with 3+ TD passes and zero interceptions). While I think that’s probably overshooting expectations, it’s far more likely this is a Kyler Murray/Prescott shootout than a one-sided beatdown like what we saw a week ago.
He’s had two awful games this season, both on the road against defenses that can look like the best in the sport (Eagles and Broncos). A home game against the Cardinals (seventh-highest deep CMP% allowed since Week 4) is a little different, and with his playmakers fully healthy, I think you should feel good about Prescott returning to the top 10 at the position.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Cheat Sheet.
Prescott’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 9
Prescott is projected to score 20.7 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Prescott to throw for 282 yards and 2.1 passing touchdowns with 0.9 interceptions. Prescott could also add 12 rushing yards and 0.1 rushing touchdowns on the ground.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 9 Weather Impact: Cardinals at Cowboys
Since the Cowboys play in a dome, the weather won’t affect this Week 9 matchup. Temperatures will be comfortable at 72 degrees Fahrenheit, with no wind.