🏈 Week 7 Fantasy Mega-Preview

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Start 'Em Up: Week 7 Starts and Sleepers

Quarterbacks

Start: Jared Goff (vs. Bucs) is in a very exciting matchup with the Bucs this week. The O/U lines expect this game to be very high scoring. He is our QB7 on the week, and we believe he have him projected to have a terrific ceiling.

Start: Jayden Daniels (vs. Cowboys) is our QB1 on the week. The Cowboys cannot stop a leaky faucet right now, and Jayden Daniels is getting healthier as each week goes by. He has a monumental ceiling this week.

Sleeper: Jaxson Dart (vs. Broncos) is a sleeper because of the matchup. He has been great so far in his career, but this particular matchup is very daunting. His rushing makes him a borderline must-start every week, and we have him projected as our QB11 on the week.

Running Backs

Start: Bill Croskey-Merritt (vs. Cowboys) similar to his QB, has an elite matchup. Last week he did not have a great fantasy performance, but his usage was incredibly encouraging. Assuming he sees some goal line opportunities in this spot, he has a top-10 RB ceiling on the week.

Start: Quinshon Judkins (vs. Dolphins) has an excellent matchup this week. The Dolphins struggle mightily on the defensive side of the ball, and Judkins has a skill set that is conducive to success in this game script.

Sleeper: Jordan Mason (vs. Eagles) is in an interesting spot with Philly this week. With Minnesota’s quarterback situation, we are projecting the Vikings to be run-heavy in a matchup they can win. Mason is our RB20 against the defense that allows the 25th-most fantasy points to opposing running backs.

Wide Receivers

Start: Courtland Sutton (vs. Giants) is in a great spot against the G-Men. Outside of last week, they have allowed at least one wide receiver to record 18 or more PPR points every game. Sutton’s skill set aligns well with the Giants’ secondary, and he ranks as our WR19 this week.

Start: Rashee Rice (vs. Raiders) is a no-brainer. It is being reported that he is going to see a full workload, and if that is the case, he is going to dominate the Raiders. He ranks incredibly high for us this week and for the rest of the season.

Sleeper: Tez Johnson (vs. Lions) is a boom/bust option in this matchup with the Lions. Detroit’s secondary was already depleted due to injury, and now they will be without Brian Branch for the week because he punched Juju Smith-Schuster. Tez Johnson is worth strong consideration in deep leagues.

Tight Ends

Start: Tucker Kraft (vs. Cardinals) is a must-start against the Cardinals. They rank 27th against opposing tight end fantasy points, and we recommend playing him confidently if you have him.

Sleeper: Mason Taylor (vs. Panthers) is a sleeper because of how poorly he did last week. With Garrett Wilson out, Taylor is the only real weapon with a locked-in target share. He can be started with a modicum of confidence against the Panthers.

Things to Watch Closely for Fantasy in Week 6

• Cam Skattebo against the Broncos’ defense (a true unstoppable force meets an immovable object scenario)

• Michael Pittman Jr. without Josh Downs this week

• Can the Falcons defense continue to be a dominant force?

• How will the Titans look in their first week without Brian Callahan?

• Will Ladd McConkey continue to build off his good performances?

• The Buccaneers’ offense without any of their weapons

• The Eagles weapons against Minnesota

• Davante Adams’ role without Puka Nacua

DFS Favorites

These are some of the players Walter recommends prioritizing in your FanDuel and DraftKings lineups.

QB: Jayden Daniels, FD price: $8,700 DK Price: $6,900, has the top matchup possible. He is fairly priced, and there are lots of stacking possibilities here. Play JD with the highest level of confidence humanly possible.

RB: JK Dobbins, FD Price: $6,700 DK Price: $5,600, is in a good bounce back spot this week, and he is fairly priced. New York allows the 22nd-most fantasy points to opposing RBs, and we recommend putting him in some lineups.

WR: Jaylen Waddle, FD Price: $6,900 DK Price: $6,300, is a top-12 WR this week in our app, and he is coming off two games where he has scored 15 or more PPR points. He could be on the move soon, but we like him to make some moves against an exploitable Browns secondary.

TE: Oronde Gadsden, FD Price: $5,200 DK Price: $3,300, is a very cheap tight end option against the Colts. Indy is middle-of-the-pack against TEs, and Gadsden is carving out a role as the top tight end for the Chargers. He helps us get more studs in our lineups because of his low cost.

To see the rest of our DFS favorites, look at our DFS Optimizer and DFS Favorites tools in the WalterPicks app!

My Favorite Upset Pick of Week 7

Falcons to beat the 49ers on Sunday Night Football

Odds: +115

Spread: SF -2.5

Reasoning: The Niners are still banged up, regardless of whether or not George Kittle returns. Additionally, the Falcons defense has been one of the top units in the NFL, and they are coming off a game where they made Josh Allen look pedestrian. It is a difficult road game, but if Michael Penix Jr. can be turnover free, I love the odds for the Falcons to win this matchup, cementing themselves as a real NFC threat.