RADIO
Week 7 is here, and as usual, the season continues to fly by. COVID-19 is making yet another appearance as the Raiders will be without four starting offensive lineman against the visiting Buccaneers, which could undoubtedly cause chaos for Derek Carr and Josh Jacobs.
Some other notables in danger of not suiting up this weekend include Michael Thomas, DeAndre Hopkins--who both missed practice on Thursday--Julio Jones, Calvin Ridley, Joe Mixon, Kareem Hunt, Keenan Allen, A.J. Brown, Sam Darnold, Raheem Mostert, D.J. Chark, and Jamison Crowder. Christian McCaffrey, Nick Chubb, and Austin Ekeler will once again be sitting out while continuing to deal with their respective ailments.
In this article, I will be providing you with my Week 7 daily fantasy football lineup picks on FanDuel. These lineups can vary from higher-priced players and elite options to lower-priced players and value picks on FanDuel. Be sure to also check out our weekly DraftKings DFS lineup picks and lots of other great NFL DFS articles and NFL DFS tools to help you win big! Feel free to give me a follow on Twitter @DennisMClausen. Good luck, RotoBallers.
Featured Promo: Want a free RotoBaller Premium Pass? Check out these sports betting promo offers from the top sportsbooks! All new sign-ups get a free bonus offer on their first deposit, and a free year of RotoBaller's Premium Pass for all sports ($450 value)! Sign Up Now!
FanDuel Quarterbacks - Week 7 Picks
Russell Wilson, QB - @ ARI ($8,700)
Wilson is having a marvelous season and is currently in the running to take home this year's MVP award. On the fantasy front, he has made a tremendous amount of noise during the 2020 campaign, racking up at least 31.78 fantasy points in three of his first five games of the year. The signal-caller has also historically played well against Arizona during his career by throwing for nearly 3,400 yards, 24 touchdowns, and only five picks throughout 16 career meetings. With the matchup against the Cardinals expected to be one of the highest-scoring contests on the schedule, Wilson has a chance to walk away as one of the highest-scoring quarterbacks of Week 7.
Kyler Murray, QB - vs. SEA ($8,400)
If you'd like to save a few dollars, you can acquire Murray's DFS services for $300 less. While Wilson's play has been impressive, the sophomore hasn't been a slouch by any means, accruing a minimum of 23.12 fantasy points in each of his six games during the 2020 campaign. He is coming off of a two-touchdown performance against the underwhelming Cowboys, with the 23-year-old adding an additional trip to the end zone using his legs, his sixth rushing score of the year. The Seahawks are also the second-worst team this season at defending the quarterback position--at least from a fantasy perspective--which should give Murray plenty of room to potentially accumulate a generous amount of fantasy points on Sunday.
FanDuel Running Backs - Week 7 Picks
Alvin Kamara, RB - vs. CAR ($9,300)
After battling numerous injuries in 2019, Kamara is back and playing as good as ever. Although he has cooled off to some degree over the Saints' previous two contests, a bye week should be all that was needed to get him back on track against a Panthers Defense that has struggled to stop the run over the last few years. Look for the fourth-year pro to likely be a popular addition in DFS lineups in Week 7, especially if Michael Thomas isn't back in the mix.
Aaron Jones, RB - @ HOU ($8.500)
After the Packers drafted A.J. Dillion in this year's NFL draft, some believed that Jones would be relegated to a diminished role. However, that hasn't been the case as he has made a significant impact for a Green Bay team that has relied heavily on his services. While the former Miner hasn't been efficient running the ball as of late, he has scored at least once--either on the ground or through the air--in every game of the season thus far. He should remain heavily involved in Week 7, especially on the receiving end, against the subpar Houston Texans.
UPDATE: Aaron Jones is now expected to miss Week 7. Jamaal Williams can be considered a plug-and-play option, while Dillon looks more like a deeper flier. Both are intriguing lower-cost options for DFS lineups, depending on the contest format and how much risk/reward you are looking for.
FanDuel Wide Receivers - Week 7 Picks
Davante Adams, WR - @ HOU ($8,900)
After an impactful Week 1 performance against the Vikings that resulted in 34.6 fantasy points, Adams has been plagued by a hamstring ailment and insufficient play ever since. Will he finally return to form in Week 7? We do know he was targeted by Aaron Rodgers 10 times against Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers last weekend, his first taste of action in almost a month. With the team lacking options on the offensive end, especially with Allen Lazard out of the equation, the fate of the team's offensive success lies on the shoulders of Adams, Rodgers, and Aaron Jones.
D.K. Metcalf, WR - @ ARI ($7,300)
While the potential arrival of Antonio Brown may hinder Metcalf's long-term effectiveness, his Week 7 outlook is promising. The 22-year-old hasn't been the most targeted wideout, but he more than makes up for it by leading the league with 17.1 YBC per reception. The threat of a significant gain downfield is always there, with it potentially being higher against the Cardinals, primarily with this game likely to be a shootout.
Keenan Allen, WR - vs. JAX ($7,000)
Allen popped up on the team's latest injury report with a back issue but should be good to go on Sunday against the Jaguars. With the Saints giving up plenty of fantasy points to opposing wideouts this season, the veteran is in a prime position to capitalize on the stellar play of Justin Herbert, a rookie who has thrown nine touchdowns and only three interceptions throughout his first four games as a professional.
FanDuel Tight Ends - Week 7 Picks
Travis Kelce, TE - @ DEN ($7,900)
When you consider Kelce's ceiling on a week-to-week basis, his rostering cost is actually very generous. He has been targeted at least seven times in all but one game during the 2020 season and at least 12 times twice during that same span. He has also been responsible for three touchdowns in the Chiefs' previous two contests and should be considered a staple for a position that is lacking suitable alternatives outside of Kelce and George Kittle.
Download Our Free News & Alerts Mobile App
Like what you see? Download our updated fantasy football app for iPhone and Android with 24x7 player news, injury alerts, rankings, starts/sits & more. All free!
