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DAL at IND — Fantasy Preview

Top targets, injury updates, and defense vs position matchup data for Week 9 of the 2026 NFL season.

DAL
DAL · Away
@
IND
IND · Home
Sunday, November 8, 2026
1:00 PM EST
Spread: IND -6

Fantasy Targets by Team

DAL Targets
Dak Prescott QB · DAL
Opp allows 16.2 pts/game to QB (#1 easiest)
18.7
avg pts (24g)
CeeDee Lamb WR · DAL
Opp allows 9.5 pts/game to WR (#3 easiest)
17.6
avg pts (36g)
George Pickens WR · DAL
Opp allows 9.5 pts/game to WR (#3 easiest)
14.4
avg pts (39g)
Javonte Williams RB · DAL
Opp allows 10.3 pts/game to RB (#2 easiest)
13.1
avg pts (41g)
Joe Milton QB · DAL
Opp allows 16.2 pts/game to QB (#1 easiest)
10.6
avg pts (3g)
IND Targets
Jonathan Taylor RB · IND
Opp allows 10.1 pts/game to RB (#2 easiest)
19.3
avg pts (39g)
Anthony Richardson QB · IND
Opp allows 20.1 pts/game to QB (#1 easiest)
14.8
avg pts (12g)
Daniel Jones QB · IND
Opp allows 20.1 pts/game to QB (#1 easiest)
14.7
avg pts (31g)
Alec Pierce WR · IND
Opp allows 9.8 pts/game to WR (#3 easiest)
11.9
avg pts (30g)
Tyler Warren TE · IND
Opp allows 6.6 pts/game to TE (#4 easiest)
11.5
avg pts (23g)

Injury & Beat Reporter Signals

DAL
high Max Christie injury update
The severity of Christie's injury is unclear at this time. He can be considered questionable for Wednesday's matchup in …
high Sergio de Larrea injury update
De Larrea sprained his right knee in Monday's win over Miami and is without a definitive timetable for a return to actio…
high Kyrie Irving injury update
Irving was initially listed as questionable before being downgraded to doubtful Monday afternoon, and he's since been ru…
high Jonathan Bullard injury update
Bullard had his 21-day practice window opened Thursday, and the defensive lineman logged a full practice, per Todd Arche…
high Tarik Biberovic injury update
Biberovic has been battling inflammation in his right heel, preventing him from making his NBA debut. While the rookie s…
high Marist Liufau injury update
Liufau was designated to return from injured reserve Thursday and was a full practice participant Friday and Saturday. T…
IND
high Tyrese Haliburton injury update
Given the tricky nature of hamstring injuries, the Pacers will likely take their time bringing Haliburton back to the co…
high Ben Sheppard injury update
Sheppard required a full repair and is without a definitive timetable for a return to action. With Tyrese Haliburton (ha…
high Kelly Oubre Jr. injury update
Oubre is dealing with a bruised left knee and will sit out the second leg of this back-to-back set. The Pacers will be e…
high Ivica Zubac injury update
Zubac is slated to miss a fifth straight game due to an ankle sprain, and while the Pacers were optimistic about a quick…
high Johnny Furphy injury update
The Pacers have been pretty quiet regarding Furphy's ACL recovery since the offseason, but it's encouraging to hear some…
high Pascal Siakam injury update
The veteran forward compiled 17 points (6-14 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 5-6 FT), five rebounds, five assists and a steal across 35 min…

Defense vs Position Matchup

DAL defense — pts allowed
QB 20.1 avg pts
RB 10.1 avg pts
WR 9.8 avg pts
TE 6.6 avg pts
IND defense — pts allowed
QB 16.2 avg pts
RB 10.3 avg pts
WR 9.5 avg pts
TE 7.3 avg pts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who should I start from the DAL vs IND game?
Top fantasy targets in this matchup: Dak Prescott and Jonathan Taylor. See the full target list and injury updates above.
Is this a good DFS game for Week 9?
The spread for this game is IND -6. Game environment (spread, total, weather) plus player-level targets and injury status are all shown on this page.
What is the fantasy matchup outlook for DAL players this week?
IND defense allows 10.3 pts/game to RBs and 9.5 pts/game to WRs. Historical matchup data above shows which positions are most exploitable.

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