Before we get into the details of this matchup and how to approach it for the DraftKings Showdown, I want to point people to a few recurring pieces of content that I think are extremely valuable if you’re serious about watching the Showdown to win all season long. I would recommend reading/listening to this content before proceeding, especially if you are new to Showdown.

1. How to win showdown competitions: An in-depth article delving into the data and strategy behind winning showdown lineups.

2. DFS Showdown Strategy Podcast: An in-depth discussion of how to beat Showdown, a look at game theory and how to use the playing field.

DraftKings Sports Betting Lines

Spread: NYJ -1.5
In total: 42.0
Team totals: Jets (21.8), Texans (20.3)

Game outlook

Week 9 begins as the Texans travel to MetLife in a short week for…sigh…another primetime Jets game. Only one NFL game in Week 9 has a lower total than this one, with the home Jets favored by 1.5. This is an interesting variation considering the Jets haven’t covered the spread since Week 3 against the Patriots and only against two QBs this year: Jacoby Brissett and Will Levis. They will be welcomed to an undermanned Texas team that is dealing with serious injuries to two of its best offensive weapons.