Top Performers of Week 7
QB: Carson Wentz, Eagles (vs. WSH)
17-25, 268 yards passing, 4 TD, 1 INT; 8 carries, 63 yards rushing
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26 carries, 147 yards rushing, 2 TD; 1 catch, 72 yards receiving, 1 TD
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11 catches, 210 yards receiving, 2 TD
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6 catches, 98 yards receiving, 2 TD
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3 points allowed, 2 INT, 1 Fumble Recovery, 2 TD
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Picks
Record
Last Week: 8-6 vs. Spread: 6-6-2 O/U: 8-6
Season: 56-42 vs. Spread: 43-51-3 O/U: 47-47-1
(Home Team Listed Last) (All Times Eastern)
Sunday
Vikings 23, Browns 17 (UK, 9:30 AM, NFLN) Line: MIN -9.5 O/U: 38
Raiders 24, Bills 21 (1:00 PM, CBS) Line: BUF -2.5 O/U: 46.5
Colts 14, Bengals 20 (1:00 PM, CBS) Line: CIN -10.5 O/U: 42
Chargers 17, Patriots 28 (1:00 PM, CBS) Line: NE -7 O/U: 48
Bears 17, Saints 31 (1:00 PM, FOX) Line: NO -9.5 O/U: 47.5
Falcons 30, Jets 21 (1:00 PM, FOX) Line: ATL -6 O/U: 44.5
49ers 17, Eagles 35 (1:00 PM, FOX) Line: PHI -12.5 O/U: 45
Panthers 32, Buccaneers 24 (1:00 PM, FOX) Line: TB -1.5 O/U: 46
Texans 14, Seahawks 24 (4:05 PM, CBS) Line: SEA -6.5 O/U: 45.5
Cowboys 31, Washington 28 (4:25 PM, FOX) Line: DAL -2 O/U: 47.5
Steelers 27, Lions 33 (8:30 PM, NBC) Line: PIT -3 O/U: 45.5
Monday
Broncos 10, Chiefs 28 (8:30 PM, ESPN) Line: KC -7 O/U: 43
Players I Like This Week
Quarterback
Cam Newton, Panthers (@ TB)
ESPN Fantasy Expert Matthew Berry pointed out something interesting in his weekly Love/Hate. Cam has played well in every game following a media controversy this season. Well, another happened this week, and he plays a Tampa defense that ranks 30th in the NFL against the pass (allowing 295 passing yards per game).
Andy Dalton, Bengals (vs. IND)
Andy has been up and down this season, but he has thrown multiple touchdown passes in three of his last four games (and in the other, he threw for over 300 yards). This week, the Red Rifle faces the Colts, who have the second-worst pass defense in the NFL (301 passing yards allowed per game).
Case Keenum, Vikings (vs. CLE)
Keenum has been solid for the Vikings, but he hasn't been much of a fantasy option. He could be this week in London, when he plays a Cleveland defense without Myles Garrett and Jason McCourty (and possible without Jabrill Peppers).
Running Back
Devonta Freeman, Falcons (@ NYJ)
Freeman has been solid in fantasy thus far, and this week could be a big one for the fourth-year Florida State product. The Jets rank 28th in the league in rushing defense (allowing 126.6 rush yards per game), and Atlanta may be playing with the lead for much of the game.
LeGarrette Blount, Eagles (vs. SF)
Philadelphia's feature back only has one touchdown so far this season, but that might change this Sunday. San Francisco ranks 30th in the league in rush defense (giving up 134.6 rushing yards per game), and the Eagles could jump out to a big lead, meaning they'll pound the ball with Blount.
Dion Lewis, Patriots (vs. LAC)
Lewis has emerged as New England's lead back the last couple of weeks, and he has a good matchup this week. The Chargers rank dead last in the NFL in rushing defense (allowing 140.6 rush yards per game), so look for Lewis, who had 13 carries for 76 yards last week, to take full advantage.
Wide Receiver
Pierre Garcon, 49ers (@ PHI)
San Francisco's number one receiver has yet to find the endzone this season, but he could this week. The Niners will probably be throwing a lot, and they could finds success against 29th-ranked pass defense (273 passing yards allowed per game).
JuJu Smith-Schuster, Steelers (@ DET)
Smith-Schuster has emerged amid Martavis Bryant's demotion, and he could be a decent streamer option in what might be a shootout against the Lions. Hopefully JuJu gets into the endzone again this week, because last time he did, he blessed us with this.
Deonte Thompson, Bills (vs. OAK)
Who is Deonte Thompson, you ask? Good question. After being acquired by the Bills from Chicago last week, he led the team in receiving yards (107 on four catches). With Jordan Matthews and Charles Clay out, Thompson may now be Buffalo's top target (besides LeSean McCoy).
Tight End
Kyle Rudolph, Vikings (vs. CLE)
This week's tight end facing Cleveland has caught two touchdown passes this season, and will probably catch another this weekend in London. The Browns almost allowed yet another tight end touchdown last week, but Marcus Mariota underthrew a wide open Delanie Walker.
Hunter Henry, Chargers (@ NE)
Henry has continues to impress in his second season. He had 73 yards last week, 90 the week before, and a touchdown in each of the two weeks prior to that. This week, he plays the worst pass defense in the NFL (which has yielded 310 passing yards per game).
O.J. Howard, Buccaneers (vs. CAR)
The rookie out of Alabama broke out last week with 98 yards and two touchdowns. He has become a bigger part of the offense as the season has gone along. You could do worse when looking for a tight end to stream this week.
Defense
New Orleans Saints (vs. CHI)
The Saints defense has become a force in fantasy football, yet they are still not heavily owned. New Orleans could be in for another big week defensively against Chicago's offense, which ranks second in the league in turnovers (14).
Atlanta Falcons (@ NYJ)
The Falcons are another solid defense that you could probably find on the waiver wire. This week they face the Jets, whose offense is not scary by any means. New York is tied for third in the NFL in turnovers (13).
Oakland Raiders (@ BUF)
If you're in need of a streaming defense in a deeper league, Oakland isn't a bad option. Buffalo's offense has looked decent despite losing Jordan Matthews and Charles Clay, but the Bills still rank just 25th in total offense (298.7 yards per game).
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Lines and Over/Unders as of Saturday Morning
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