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.
Injuries will shape the contest. The Vikings will be without quarterback Kyler Murray (hamstring), elevating Carson Wentz to the starting role. Minnesota also loses wide receiver Jauan Jennings (calf), while Buffalo will miss Joshua Palmer (hamstring).
For daily fantasy players, SportsLine expert Mike McClure — a professional DFS player with more than $2 million in career winnings — has identified his top picks for the single-game slate. McClure's projection model simulates every snap, factoring in matchups, trends, and injuries.
One of McClure's core selections is Bills 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 Vikings defense, McClure expects Allen's dual-threat ability to produce significant fantasy points, noting that heavy blitzing can create big-play opportunities and force quarterback scrambles.
On the Minnesota side, McClure is building around running back Jordan Mason. While Aaron Jones has better season-long numbers, Mason has out-carried Jones 23 to 13 over the past two weeks and faces a Bills defense that has allowed the fifth-most fantasy points to opposing running backs this season.
McClure also highlights an additional undervalued player who could deliver a tournament-winning performance. His complete optimal lineups, rankings, and stack advice are available through his subscription service.
