NFL – DFS Expert Grading and Recap – Week 9 (2026)

Top NFL DFS Experts – Week 9

NFL Week 9 is in the books with Rotowire coming in as the top DFS site this week, followed by FanDuel Research and RotoGrinders – Lineup Builder. FanDuel Research remains on top of the overall leaderboard with Rotowire moving into 2nd place and FantasyLife joining the Top 3.

On to the Week 9 grades, class is in session!

Head of the Class – Week 9

Each week I will highlight a few of the top experts for the week. Here are the experts that deserve a “gold star” this week based on their cumulative grades for all players they touted this week.

#1) Rotowire (Score: 5.80) had four “B” or better plays out of five recommendations

#2) FanDuel Research (Score: 5.67) provided five “B” or better picks out of six selections

#3) RotoGrinders – Lineup Builder (Score: 5.33) optimized five “A” or better plays out of nine picks

Top Value – FanDuel Research (3.27 DK Pts/$1000)

Head of the Class – Week 9 (By Position)

Sometimes there is just that one class that you excel in. In this section, I will highlight who the top experts were at each position for this week.

QB – DKPlaybook – Targets (5.00) led by Jordan Love recommendation

RB – DKPlaybook – Upside / FantasyLife / SportingNews (7.50) all had Jonah Coleman and either Christian McCaffrey, Kenneth Walker or Javonte Williams

WR – FanDuel Research (10.00) recommended paying up for the Puka Nacua and CeeDee Lamb duo

TE – RotoGrinders – Consensus (5.50) led by Brock Bowers and Travis Kecle picks

DST – DailyFantasyFuel / DFSArmy – Domination Station / FootballGuys – Optimizer / RotoGrinders – Lineup Builder (10.00) had either the Packers, Eagles or Giants DSTs in their optimized lineup

Extra Credit – Week 9

In this section, I will look to give some extra credit to experts that received an A+ grade for a player that they recommended when very few other experts did. This week’s extra credit goes to the following…

A+ – Jordan Love (DKPlaybook – Targets)
A+ – Matthew Golden (FantasyGuru – Cash Breakdown, SportingNews)
A+ – Efton Chism (RotoGrinders – Lineup Builder, RunPureSports)
A+ – Isaiah Likely (FantasyGuru – Cash Breakdown)
A+ – Travis Kelce (RotoGrinders – Consensus, RunPureSports)
A+ – Packers DST (DaillyFantasyFuel, DailyOverlay – Hot Sheet)
A+ – Browns DST (DKPlaybook – Targets)
A+ – Texans DST (FanTrax, RunPureSports)

Consensus Recap – Week 9 – Cash options

The Industry Consensus Cash picks finished this week with a 13th place finish out of 26 experts graded.

Top Picks – Christian McCaffrey, Kenneth Walker, Puka Nacua, CeeDee Lamb, Eagles DST

Consensus Recap – Week 9 – GPP options

The Industry Consensus GPP picks finished this week with a 11th place finish out of 26 experts graded.

Top Picks – Javonte Williams, Efton Chism, Brock Bowers, Travis Kelce, Giants DST

Head of the Class – Season

Here are the top experts in the Overall Standings after Week 9 of the season, including which site has provided the top DraftKings points per $1000 of salary.

#1) FanDuel Research (Score: 4.40) still on top

#2) Rotowire (Score: 4.06) moves up one spot

#3) FantasyLife (Score: 3.82) joins the Top 3

Top Value – FanDuel Research (3.04 DK Pts/$1000)

The DailyOverlay Industry Consensus Cash Picks are in 10th place in the overall standings out of 27 experts. The DailyOverlay Industry Consensus GPP Picks are in 22nd place in the overall standings out of 27 experts.

Head of the Class – Season (By Position)

Sometimes there is just that one class that you excel in. Here are the top experts at each position through Week 9 of the season including which site has provided the top DraftKings points per $1000 of salary.

QB

#1) DKPlaybook – Upside (5.24)

#2) FoxSports (4.13)

Top Value – SportingNews (3.68 DK Pts/$1000)

RB

#1) FanDuel Research (5.83)

#2) FantasyLife (5.81)

Top Value – FantasyLife (3.11 DK Pts/$1000)

WR

#1) FanDuel Research (4.63)

#2) FoxSports (4.06)

Top Value – FanDuel Research (3.17 DK Pts/$1000)

TE

#1) RotoGrinders – Lineup Builder (5.23)

#2) DailyFantasyFuel (5.00)

Top Value – RotoGrinders – Lineup Builder (3.59 DK Pts/$1000)

DST

#1) DailyOverlay – Hot Sheet (4.38)

#2) FanTrax (4.26)

Top Value – DailyOverlay – Hot Sheet (3.16 DK Pts/$1000)

Let’s see who can make the grade in Week 10!

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