NFL DraftKings Picks: Week 7

I’ll be posting NFL DraftKings picks here. I cannot post lineups anymore, but I will list some players I like each week.

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Week 7: Main Slate

I can no longer post any lineups, per DraftKings rules. I will be trying something different this year, which is to rank my order of preferences by position taking price into account.


Top DFS Quarterbacks:

1. Drake Maye, $6,300 (at Titans)
2. Justin Fields, $5,700 (vs. Panthers)
3. Jayden Daniels, $6,900 (at Cowboys)
4. Dak Prescott, $6,500 (vs. Redskins)
5. Caleb Williams, $5,800 (vs. Saints)
6. Bo Nix, $5,600 (vs. Giants)

I just keep playing Drake Maye. He’s incredible, both as a runner and a passer. And he’s still way too cheap. I love Justin Fields as well versus Carolina’s pass-funnel defense. Fields could be benched if he performs poorly, so he might be more likely to run this week.


Top DFS Running Backs:

1. Quinshon Judkins, $6,000 (vs. Dolphins)
2. Jonathan Taylor, $8,800 (at Chargers)
3. Saquon Barkley, $7,700 (at Vikings)
4. Rico Dowdle, $6,800 (at Jets)
5. Javonte Williams, $6,700 (at Cowboys)
6. Josh Jacobs, $7,800 (at Cardinals)

Quinshon Judkins is the top play against Miami’s defense, which has allowed 206 rushing yards to Rico Dowdle and 124 rushing yards to Kimani Vidal the past two weeks. Jonathan Taylor is the best spend-up option, but Saquon Barkley looks like a nice buy-low option you can use instead.


Top DFS Wide Receivers:

1. Rashee Rice, $5,600 (vs. Raiders)
2. Stefon Diggs, $5,600 (at Titans)
3. Keenan Allen, $5,500 (vs. Colts)
4. Rome Odunze, $6,600 (vs. Saints)
5. Kayshon Boutte, $4,600 (at Titans)
6. Matthew Golden, $4,700 (at Cardinals)
7. Rashid Shaheed, $4,500 (at Bears)
8. CeeDee Lamb, $7,500 (vs. Redskins)
9. Deebo Samuel, $6,200 (at Cowboys)
10. Luther Burden, $4,300 (vs. Saints)

I can’t believe how cheap Rashee Rice is. Enjoy it while it lasts! Both Patriots receivers look good, though I wouldn’t play both, even with Maye. Keenan Allen has a better matchup against the Colts than Ladd McConkey if Quentin Johnston is out again. As for the Chicago receivers, bump them down if D.J. Moore is available to play.


Top DFS Tight Ends:

1. Harold Fannin, $3,900 (vs. Dolphins)
2. Taysom Hill, $3,000 (at Bears)
3. Trey McBride, $5,700 (vs. Packers)
4. Dallas Goedert, $4,500 (at Viking)
5. Mason Taylor, $3,400 (vs. Panthers)
6. Tucker Kraft, $4,900 (at Cardinals)
7. Darren Waller, $4,200 (at Browns)

Harold Fannin is the top tight end value if David Njoku is sidelined. Otherwise, we’re looking at Taysom Hill, who is once again a touchdown threat. Trey McBride and Dallas Goedert are the top spend-ups.


Top DFS Defenses:

1. Patriots, $3,400 (at Titans)
2. Chiefs, $3,700 (vs. Raiders)
3. Eagles, $3,200 (at Vikings)
4. Browns, $3,000 (vs. Dolphins)

Sign me up for Mike Vrabel revenge!




Players to Avoid: Breece Hall (6300), D’Andre Swift (5700), Kimani Vidal (5500), Tetairoa McMillan (6400), Jake Ferguson (5500), Travis Kelce (4700). Breece Hall has a tough matchup against Carolina’s No. 1 run defense. … D’Andre Swift is coming off a great Monday night performance, but New Orleans is a much tougher matchup. … Kimani Vidal goes from facing the league’s worst run defense to one of the league’s best run defenses. … Tetairoa McMillan scored two touchdowns last week, but will now have to deal with Sauce Gardner. … CeeDee Lamb’s return means bad news for Jake Ferguson. The same applies to Travis Kelce and Rashee RIce’s return.

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Week 7: Steelers at Bengals Showdown Slate

Top Captains: Jaylen Warren (12600). Cincinnati has a dreadful run defense that recently allowed J.K. Dobbins to rush for 100 yards. Jaylen Warren figures to have a huge game.

Top Spend-Up FLEX (in addition to Top Captains): Ja’Marr Chase (12000), Tee Higgins (10000). You’ll want to play one of the Cincinnati receivers because the Bengals will be in catch-up mode. Ja’Marr Chase is safer, while Tee Higgins is more contrarian.

Top Value: Noah Fant (3600). Cincinnati’s two other receivers are sidelined, so Noah Fant should see an expanded target share.

Top Punt Play: Andrei Iosivas (2800). Mike Gesicki is out, which means Andrei Iosivas will be more involved.

Player to Avoid: Chase Brown (8000). Pittsburgh’s defense has improved lately, and Joe Flacco is dumping the ball off less than Jake Browning was.

 

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