The Week 9 NFL schedule concludes with a potential Super Bowl preview as the Minnesota Vikings host the Buffalo Bills on Monday Night Football. Both teams enter at 6-1, but with contrasting strengths: Minnesota boasts arguably the league's top defense, while Buffalo leads the NFL in scoring and total offense. The Bills are favored by 3.5 points with an over/under of 45.5.
The Vikings will be without quarterback Kyler Murray due to a hamstring injury, making Carson Wentz the starter. Minnesota's Jauan Jennings (calf) and Buffalo's Joshua Palmer (hamstring) are also ruled out. These absences could shift fantasy production toward other players.
Daily fantasy expert Mike McClure, a professional DFS player with over $2 million in career winnings, has released his optimal lineup picks for the single-game slate. McClure's projection model simulates every snap, factoring in matchups, statistical trends, and injuries.
One of McClure's top picks is Buffalo quarterback Josh Allen, who carries an over/under of 230.5 passing yards and 30.5 rushing yards. Despite a tough matchup against a blitz-heavy Minnesota defense, McClure expects Allen to produce, noting that heavy blitzing can force quarterbacks to run and create big-play opportunities.
McClure is also building around Minnesota running back Jordan Mason. While Aaron Jones has better season-long numbers, Mason has taken more carries over the past two weeks (23 vs. 13) and faces a Bills defense that has allowed the fifth-most fantasy points to opposing running backs this season.
McClure has identified an additional undervalued player who could deliver huge numbers on Monday night, potentially making the difference in tournament and cash-game lineups. His full set of picks, rankings, and stack advice is available to subscribers.
