Bender's Favorite NFL DFS Pickem Picks: Week 9

Fri Oct 31 2:17pm ET
By HOWARD BENDER
Fantasy Writer

Amazing that we are already here at NFL Week 9, but I just look at it as another opportunity to build that bankroll and win some money playing DFS Pickem contests. We rallied in a major way last week as my Pick of the Week, Tucker Kraft found his way into the end zone, not once but twice. Hitting an anytime touchdown prop is always exciting, but when you parlay it with other winning picks, it’s even better and we did just that. Mac Jones tossed an interception fairly early into the game, De’Von Achane caught six passes to sail past his mark – the pick actually hit in the third quarter -- and, once again, Michael Piyyman continues to be the most consistent and most reliable wide receiver in the game. Right now, he’s averaging seven targets, five catches and 57 receiving yards per game and he’s found the end zone in six of eight this season. Go look at his game logs. The consistency is spectacular and we might just have to go back to that one again!

And to add to this week’s fun, there’s a “gimme pick” you can use to add to your picks. Jordan Love more than 0.5 total yards? Thank you, RTSports. I’ve never met a free pick I didn’t like, so be sure to take full advantage here!

If you are new to the DFS Pickem format, allow me to help you along because it’s really quite easy. All you do is make your picks for players to produce more or less than their designated stat-line and if you are right, you can earn up to 40 times your wager (minimum wager of $1). Pick correctly for two players and you will 3x your money. Three correct picks will get you a 6x return, four is 10x and so on, up to 40x for six correct picks. You should give a look at the full contest rules, but that’s the gist of it for how to play.

Again, since I’m going to be taking down that top prize in the Beat Howard Bender Best Ball Tournament, I thought I’d give back to the community each week with some DFS Pick EM picks. I do a substantial amount of the NFL betting content and a lot of DFS content on Fantasy Alarm, so I am always diving into the match-ups and player stat lines. Why not turn that into some cold, hard cash so you can afford to play me in season-long contests again next year?

Let’s get to it!

Pick of the Week:

Caleb Williams, QB CHI -- MORE than 1.5 Passing TDs

What I love most about this pick, or any positive statement about Williams, is that so many people, Bears fans especially, hate this guy. He’s developing, people. He leaned a brand-new offense this season and a fairly complex one at that. You have to expect growing pains. But here in Week 9, we get a fantastic opportunity to use Williams for the Pick of the Week. Two touchdowns? Come on. Cincinnati ranks 31st against the pass, allowing the third-most passing yards per game and second-most passing touchdowns this season. We just watched Justin Fields, a terrible passer, throw for 244 yards and a score. Pretty sure Caleb, in Ben Johnson’s offense, can top that.

Other Favorite Week 9 Picks:

Michael Pittman, WR IND – MORE than 52.5 Receiving Yards
Zach Ertz, TE WAS – MORE than 35.5 Receiving Yards
Marvin Harrison, Jr., WR ARI -- MORE than 55.5 Receiving Yards

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If you’re looking to tail my picks in a parlay, you can find them in the DFS Pickem Lobby on the right-hand side of the page.

Bender's Favorite NFL DFS Pickem Picks: Week 9

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