2026 NFL DFS: Monday Night Football Plays

Did we ever think that having Carson Wentz as your starting quarterback would be a good thing? Welcome to the Kyler Murray effect, where Jacoby Brissett counted as an upgrade last season. That is one of the main storylines as the NFL Week 9 action concludes tonight with the Buffalo Bills traveling to Minnesota to take on the Vikings. Between the overall lack of offense generated in Minnesota this season and the presence of defensive coordinator Brian Flores, it’s expected to be a lower-scoring game. The Bills are favored by a field goal with an over/under of 43.5. Let’s take a look at how our Monday Night Football DFS options rank, along with some players for consideration.

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MNF Notes

Josh Allen, QB, Buffalo Bills

You get what you pay for. Each time he takes the field, Allen has the ability to break a slate. He’s averaging 28.5 DraftKings points per game this season while dominating both through the air and on the ground. In only one of seven games has Allen failed to run for a touchdown, and he has nine overall. The problem, though, is that it stands in stark contrast to the Vikings, who have allowed just one rushing touchdown to quarterbacks this season.

That’s a large reason the Vikings are allowing the fewest DK points to opposing quarterbacks this season. Yes, Allen is better than just about all quarterbacks, but that’s still a large hill to overcome. With just four touchdowns and 1,261 passing yards allowed, it hasn’t been easy to face the Vikings. You’re going to want some exposure to Allen, and the salary cap has to be spent somewhere, but tread carefully and manage your expectations.

Justin Jefferson, WR, Minnesota Vikings

It’s been a rough season for Jefferson. After catching eight passes for 92 yards and two touchdowns in Week 1, things have gone downhill for the Minnesota receiver. Since then, Jefferson has just two touchdown catches, 20 receptions, and 243 yards in five games. That’s a far cry from what we know him to be capable of.

In facing the Bills, it’s an attractive matchup as they rank fifth-most in DK points allowed to opposing receivers. While that’s not to say Jefferson won’t have success, game flow also is factored into that as teams are generally playing catch-up against Buffalo.

Carson Wentz, QB, Minnesota Vikings

Before we anoint Wentz as the savior, it’s important to remember that he has just 276 passing yards through parts of two games this season. By no means is the veteran a standout option; instead, we are just allowing for the fact that he isn’t Murray. The matchup is good, and Jefferson is elite, so really we just need to trust in their connection.

Aaron Jones and Jordan Mason, RB, Minnesota Vikings

On a single game slate, our choices are at a minimum. However, there are some instances where going for security is the better approach as opposed to taking an educated guess.

Jones did well during Mason’s stint on Injured Reserve, but not well enough to truly maintain a hold on the backfield. Instead, now that each running back is fully healthy, we have to pick one. Or do we?

Last week failed to answer that question. In Week 7, Jones had eight carries for 26 yards, and then five carries for 18 yards last week. Two weeks ago, Mason capitalized on that with 15 carries for 68 yards. Last week, though, while he did have three more carries than Jones, he gained only two more yards. That’s not exactly taking advantage of your opportunity. Instead, I’d expect Minnesota to go with the hot hand. To this point, though, it doesn’t appear we have found one. And finding out isn’t exactly cheap.

Week 9 Monday Night Football DFS Ranks