DEF · Dallas Cowboys · week 9, 2026
Dallas Cowboys defense week 9 fantasy projection
Dallas Cowboys defense (team defense, Dallas Cowboys) is projected for 6.2 half-PPR points in week 9 of 2026 at Indianapolis Colts, with an 80% range of 0.1 to 14.1. That ranks DEF12 at his position.
- Projection
- 6.2 half PPR
- 80% range
- 0.1–14.1 P10 to P90
- Rank
- DEF12 by projection
- Chance to play
- 100% no designation
Week 9 projection and range of outcomes
Margin's range: how far real results landed from projections like this one, by position and size, over 2019 to 2025. It assumes he plays.
| Scoring | Projection | Median | 80% range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | 6.2 | 5.2 | 0.1 to 14.1 |
| Half PPR | 6.2 | 5.2 | 0.1 to 14.1 |
| PPR | 6.2 | 5.2 | 0.1 to 14.1 |
Start or sit Dallas Cowboys defense in week 9?
Start in most leagues. Dallas Cowboys defense is DEF12 by projection in week 9. The last starter in a 12-team league (DEF12) is projected for 6.2 half-PPR points; Margin gives Dallas Cowboys defense a 44% chance to score at least that.
Your league's scoring, roster and opponent change the answer: connect it and Margin prices the decision for your lineup.
Week 9 matchup vs IND
Game: at Indianapolis Colts, 2026-11-08.
Line: DAL −4.5, O/U 51.5.
DAL implied total: 28.0 points.
IND's offense gives up the 11th-most points to defenses (+0.6 a game, schedule-adjusted).
Injury status
Dallas Cowboys defense has no injury designation. Chance to play in week 9: 100%.
Projected stat line, week 9
| Stat | Projected |
|---|---|
| Sacks | 2.6 |
| Interceptions | 0.8 |
| Fumble recoveries | 0.6 |
| Defensive TDs | 0.1 |
| Points allowed | 22.8 |
Everyone in the game: DAL @ IND, week 9
Every fantasy player from both teams, by half-PPR projection.
| Player | Pos | Team | Proj. | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dak Prescott | QB | DAL | 18.9 | QB9 |
| Javonte Williams | RB | DAL | 18.5 | RB5 |
| Jonathan Taylor | RB | IND | 17.9 | RB6 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | DAL | 16.8 | WR4 |
| Daniel Jones | QB | IND | 14.9 | QB24 |
| George Pickens | WR | DAL | 10.8 | WR23 |
| Brandon Aubrey | K | DAL | 10.4 | K1 |
| Spencer Shrader | K | IND | 10.0 | K2 |
| Tyler Warren | TE | IND | 10.0 | TE7 |
| Josh Downs | WR | IND | 8.6 | WR36 |
| Keenan Allen | WR | IND | 8.2 | WR38 |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | DAL | 7.2 | TE20 |
| Ryan Flournoy | WR | DAL | 6.5 | WR46 |
| Dallas Cowboys defense | DEF | DAL | 6.2 | DEF12 |
| Seth McGowan | RB | IND | 4.7 | RB52 |
| Tyler Goodson | RB | DAL | 4.4 | RB54 |
| Indianapolis Colts defense | DEF | IND | 4.1 | DEF26 |
| Laquon Treadwell | WR | IND | 3.3 | WR73 |
| KaVontae Turpin | WR | DAL | 2.1 | WR92 |
| Brevyn Spann-Ford | TE | DAL | 1.0 | TE61 |
| Luke Schoonmaker | TE | DAL | 1.0 | TE64 |
| Ashton Dulin | WR | IND | 0.8 | WR117 |
| Mo Alie-Cox | TE | IND | 0.8 | TE69 |
| Jonathan Mingo | WR | DAL | 0.7 | WR121 |
| Deion Burks | WR | IND | 0.6 | WR122 |
| Pharaoh Brown | TE | IND | 0.6 | TE77 |
| Drew Ogletree | TE | IND | 0.5 | TE81 |
Dallas Cowboys defense week by week, 2026
- Week 1 @ NYG 3.0 pts
- Week 2 vs WAS 4.0 pts
- Week 3 vs BAL -1.0 pts
- Week 4 @ HOU 1.0 pts
- Week 5 vs TB 1.0 pts
- Week 6 @ GB 5.0 pts
- Week 7 @ PHI 4.0 pts
- Week 8 vs ARI 8.0 pts
- Week 9 @ IND proj. 6.2
- Week 10 vs SF proj. 5.0
More from week 9
Questions
Should I start Dallas Cowboys defense in week 9?
Start in most leagues. Dallas Cowboys defense is DEF12 by projection in week 9. The last starter in a 12-team league (DEF12) is projected for 6.2 half-PPR points; Margin gives Dallas Cowboys defense a 44% chance to score at least that.
How many fantasy points is Dallas Cowboys defense projected for in week 9?
6.2 half-PPR, 6.2 PPR and 6.2 standard points at Indianapolis Colts, with an 80% range of 0.1 to 14.1.
Is Dallas Cowboys defense playing in week 9?
Dallas Cowboys defense has no injury designation. Margin gives him a 100% chance to play.
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