Welcome to Week 7! Looking over the main slate this week, a few injuries popped up as we moved closer to Sunday. Those injuries open up many options for GPPs/Tournaments and value pillars for Cash Games (H2Hs, 50/50s, and Double-Ups). There’s a lot to be excited about. Let’s dive in.
The cash game article’s goal is to outline some safer plays while also providing options that will help you create the most optimal builds. The whole point of it all is to make some money. Sometimes we won’t, but putting ourselves in the best position to do so is the most important part. That should go without saying but can sometimes get overshadowed by the results on a week to week basis.
Mostly, people want to know how many points a guy scored and not necessarily the route that took them there. DFS is not only a science but a math equation. Let’s dive in, put the pieces together, and try to solve it. Here are the NFL DFS Cash Game Plays for Week 7.
Disclaimer: As always, there will be a lock emoji next to a few of my favorite plays. All of the guys mentioned are viable for cash games, but the ones with a lock emoji will be fixtures in my main lineup.
Quarterback
Kyler Murray ($7,100 DK, $8,400 FD) – 🔒
Murray gets set for a matchup against the Seattle Seahawks. While the Seahawks are 5-0 and off to a great start, four of the five games have been one-score contests. The Seahawks rank fourth-worst in pass DVOA (22.4 percent) and have allowed the most passing yards per game (370.4). Murray leads all quarterbacks in rushing yards and has six rushing touchdowns. He has scored no fewer than 24.1 DK points in any game this year. I’m locking him in.
Deshaun Watson ($6,800 DK, $8,000 FD)
Watson takes on the Green Bay Packers at home. The game is the highest Over/Under on the entire slate at 57 points, and the Packers are -3.5 favorites. Watson averages 24.1 DK points per game and has thrown for 300 yards or more in three straight games. He’ll need to come out firing in a game the Packers should have no problem scoring on the other side.
Other Options: Joe Burrow, Justin Herbert, Russell Wilson
Running Back
Alvin Kamara ($7,900 DK, $9,300 FD) – 🔒
Kamara can hit and exceed value on half PPR sites like FanDuel, but he is a must on DraftKings this week. The Carolina Panthers are a weekly target for running backs against. So far this season, they’ve allowed the most receptions (47) to opposing backs. Michael Thomas will miss another game, and Kamara’s usage when he is out is through the roof. He’s the most-targeted running back in the league with 45 targets. This is a no brainer.
Kareem Hunt ($6,800 DK, $7,100 FD)
Hunt has a solid matchup for a run-heavy team like the Cleveland Browns. They take on the Cincinnati Bengals, who, in Week 2, they pummeled on the ground for 215 yards and three touchdowns. Game script took Hunt out of the game last week in a blowout loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. They shouldn’t have that issue this week. The Bengals allow 5.1 yards per carry for the season. Seriously consider using Hunt in your lineups.
Giovani Bernard ($4,500 DK, $4,800 FD)
Joe Mixon was a no show in practice this week because of a banged-up foot and he has been ruled out for the game against the Cleveland Browns. In steps Gio. I’m not entirely sold that he’ll get the type of volume Mixon was getting. In fact, I’d put money on him not getting that type of workload. However, 15-20 touches aren’t out of the question. At this price tag, that’s extremely good floor value from a cash game perspective.
Jamaal Williams ($4,000 DK, $5,000 FD) – 🔒
Aaron Jones popped up on the injury report late in the week with a calf injury. From what it sounds like, Green Bay’s medical staff wants to approach with caution and sit him out this week. There is so much value on this slate, it’s unbelievable. You can pick between Bernard and Williams, or load both into your lineups. Dillon shouldn’t carve into Williams’ role all that much, considering this is a late-week pivot and Williams is the more trusted back with more familiarity with the team’s offense. Coming off a loss, Green Bay will want to do whatever it takes to win, and they probably won’t want to risk anything just to get a look at the rookie. The Houston Texans have been gashed by opposing running backs, allowing the 33.7 DK points per game (third-most), and the 5.4 yards per carry (the most).
Other Options: David Johnson, Kenyan Drake
Wide Receiver
Davante Adams ($7,900 DK, $8,900 FD) – 🔒
Following an embarrassing defeat to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers last week, an upset Aaron Rodgers is bad news for the Houston Texans. His main man Adams should see plenty of volume, and he could hit his value by halftime. The Texans have allowed the third-most touchdowns to wideouts this year (nine). Expect another double-digit target and fantasy-point production game from Adams.
Keenan Allen ($6,200 DK, $7,000 FD)
It seems like his back is feeling okay after exiting Week 5’s Monday Night Football game against the New Orleans Saints, following a touchdown grab. Allen consistently is peppered with targets, and that alone gives him room for error. In the four games Allen has started and completed, he averages 12 targets per game. After stepping in for Tyrod Taylor, rookie Justin Herbert hasn’t disappointed. Expect him to take advantage of the worst-ranked pass DVOA defense, the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Terry McLaurin ($5,800 DK, $7,100 FD) – 🔒
Too cheap! He’s the only reliable pass-catching weapon the Washington Football team has. The Dallas Cowboys have been getting demolished all throughout their defense this season, allowing a league-worst 36.3 points per game. “F1” or “Scary Terry” averages nearly 16.2 DK points per game, which is just below the marker we’ll need from him to hit value at this price point. If there’s any team we want him to face off against that will allow him to do that, it’s this one. I’m not worried about who is throwing him the football. Terry has proven time and time again that it doesn’t matter. He ranks fifth in the NFL with 58 total targets, which makes up nearly 30% of his team’s target share, and he has posted two 100-plus yard receiving games. McLaurin is a lock.
Other Options: Kenny Golladay, Tyler Lockett, Tee Higgins, Tre’Quan Smith, Diontae Johnson
Tight End
Hunter Henry ($4,500 DK, $5,800 FD)
Reliable. Something we aren’t accustomed to saying about the often-injured Henry. However, he’s managed to stay healthy lately and he is a key piece of the Los Angeles Chargers’ passing attack. Justin Herbert looks his way over 21 percent of the time. In a week where there isn’t a whole lot to like at the tight end position, Henry is an affordable source for points. I don’t mind putting him in the same lineup as Allen because both can hit value fairly easy.
Other Options: Travis Kelce, Jared Cook, David Njoku
Defense/Special Teams
Washington Football Team ($2,500 DK, $3,800 FD)
Over the course of his career, Andy Dalton averages nearly an interception per game. The Cowboys’ offensive line is extremely banged up and will be without almost every starting lineman. That’s horrible news for a team going up against the third-ranked defensive line in adjusted sack rate.
New York Jets ($2,000 DK, $3,000 FD)
This is a flat out punt play. Nothing more, nothing less. Josh Allen and the Bills turn the ball over 1.5 times per game, and this same Jets unit was able to recover two fumbles and record three sacks against them in Week 1. That type of production will pay off at this price.
Other Options: Los Angeles Chargers, Cleveland Browns, Buffalo Bills
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