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NFL Players Most Likely to Dominate in Week 7
Breaking down the players with the best chance to go off in Week 7
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While Fantasy Football and real NFL games have their differences, they share one common theme: If a player goes off in fantasy it usually means he went off in the real game as well. For Week 7, here are the players with the best chances to dominate their opponents. These players, due to their History, Situation, and Matchups could be extremely valuable to their teams this week with their monster performances.
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The Arizona Cardinals had a rough start to the year, but have picked up two wins in the last two weeks. A lot of that is due to the impressive play by rookie quarterback Kyler Murray. In the past two weeks Kyler has thrown for over 300 passing yards in those victories, with three passing touchdowns and one running. Being the number one draft pick this year, Murray is known for his ability to throw the ball and use his legs as well. Facing off against a banged up Giants team (ranked 28th against QBs this year), there is a great chance for Murray to keep his rookie campaign going strong with NYG’s defense allowing at least 28 fantasy points to opposing QBs in five of their six games this year.
Honorable Mention: Matt Ryan, ATL (v.LAR)
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Leonard Fournette (584) trails only Christian McCaffrey (618) and Nick Chubb (607) among the NFL’s rushing leader list. In the last three weeks, Fournette has had at least 20 carries in each game and averaging 135 Rush YPG. Considering the amount of volume Fournette receives, he’s the established workhorse coming out of the backfield for Jacksonville. Facing off against a weak Cincinnati run defense (32nd ranked against RBs), keep an eye out for Fournette in this matchup.
Honorable Mention: Dalvin Cook, MIN (@DET)
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To begin the season, Cooper Kupp trails only Michael Thomas in total receptions this season. With 45 receptions so far, Kupp has turned those catches into high quality production. With 4 TDs this season (most on the Los Angeles Rams), it has become evident that QB Jared Goff tends to feed Kupp when LA needs to score. Kupp is someone to keep an eye out for, especially in this upcoming matchup against an Atlanta Falcons defense who is ranked 30th against WRs. With Atlanta already allowing 10 passing touchdowns this season, Kupp has sizable upside to put 6 on the board, possibly multiple times.
Honorable Mention: Adam Thielen, MIN (v.OAK)
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Mark Andrews is having a quality sophomore year with the 3rd most REC YDS among TE this season receiving yards at 410. During QB Lamar Jackson’s breakout season, he’s benefitted from Andrews being his #1 option as they have already connected 34 times with three of those being TDs. He leads the Baltimore Ravens in all receiving categories such as TGTs, REC, REC YDS, and t-most TDs as well. The Seattle Seahawks defense is not what they used to be, and they’ve had a clear weakness against TEs this season. They have allowed the 5th most points to TEs so far, and considering the high volume Andrews gets, it is looking in favor of Andrews having a dominant week.
Honorable Mention: George Kittle, SF (@WAS)
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In a pass heavy offense, Devonta Freeman is able to produce both as a runner and receiver out of the backfield. Freeman leads the Falcons in attempts (77) and rushing yards (275). Coming out of the backfield, Freeman seems to always be involved in plays either as an option to run the ball or catch a check down. With Freeman not having any RUSH TD this season, and the Rams allowing six this year (t-2nd most in the NFL), this could be the defense that helps bring that opportunity forward. Considering how involved Freeman is in Atlanta’s offense, there is a good chance for Freeman to do the same thing other opposing RBs have done to LA this year: Dominate.
Honorable Mention: WR DJ Chark, JAX (@CIN)
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