It's not the sexiest NFL slate on tap this week but there are quite a few games that carry some moderately high intrigue. We'll get a look at some of the top DFS plays to target this Sunday.

By: @Ryan_Humphries

Week 7 NFL PreSnap Podcast 🎙️

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Week 7 DFS Main Slate Rundown 📝

We're missing some premiere fantasy studs with the Bills, Eagles, Vikings, and Rams all on bye this week. No matter! We still have a jam-packed 11-game slate to get our hands on! Let's go crush it!

Main slate match-ups with implied point totals and spreads:

Weather Report

As a reminder, weather plays less of a factor in football than it does in other sports but it is still worth making note of any games that could see wet conditions, high winds, or (when we get into the winter months) frigid, snowy conditions.

The forecasts can always change so, as always, run a final weather check closer to kickoff!

CLE @ BAL (1:00 ET, 45.5 O/U): Chance for rain.

GB @ WAS (1:00 ET, 41.5 O/U): Chance for rain.

NYJ @ DEN (4:05 ET, 38 O/U): 15-20 mph winds.

Quarterbacks to Consider

Potential quarterback targets at high/mid/low price points.

Joe Burrow, CIN | DK: $6.9k, FD: $8.3k | vs. ATL

Joey B has provided a strong floor all season and last week we got a glimpse at a ceiling performance by way of 300 yards passing, three TDs, and an extra TD on the ground plus 25 yards rushing. A notable concern with Burrow is often centered around his pass protection, or lack thereof. Burrow has been sacked 21 times this season (5th most). Fortunately, he’ll face a Falcons defense that applies pressure to the quarterback on an NFL-low 12.2% of dropbacks and has just eight sacks on the season (T-2nd fewest).

Dak Prescott, DAL | DK: $6.7k, FD: $7.5k | vs. DET

Prescott is set to return as the Cowboys’ starting QB for the first time since injuring his thumb way back in week one. I’m not sure he could jump back into NFL action in a better scenario. The Cowboys are at home facing a Lions defense that ranks 32nd in pass DVOA and allows an offensive score on an NFL-high 47.3% of drives. All Cowboys players receive a notable upgrade this week and Dak has arguably as much upside as any QB on the slate… so long as there isn’t much rust to shake off.

Matt Ryan, IND | DK: $5.4k, FD: $7.3k | @ TEN

Matt Ryan has had a couple of outright dud performances this season but we got a glimpse at a vintage Matty Ice ceiling game last week against the Jags when he threw for 389 yards and three scores. The return of RB Jonathan Taylor may negatively impact Ryan’s overall pass attempts but could turn out to be a net positive as far as overall production goes. The Titans' secondary has been highly exploitable this season as well. They are surrendering the 2nd most FPPG to QBs and an NFL-high 7.4 net yards gained per pass attempt. If you’re looking to save some salary at QB this week, Matt Ryan should land on your radar.

Running Backs to Consider

Potential running back targets at high/mid/low price points.

Austin Ekeler, LAC | DK: $8.3k, FD: $9.5k | vs. SEA

After failing to hit paydirt across the first three weeks, Ekeler now has six TDs scored in his last three games. His usage as a receiver remains elite. Ekeler is being fed a whopping 8.2 targets per game which is the sort of volume that some team’s WR1s don’t see. Of course, Ekeler’s targets are coming almost exclusively around the line of scrimmage, but all of those receptions help add to his strong floor, especially on DraftKings given the full PPR scoring. The Seahawks are allowing the 6th most FPPG to RBs as well as the 6th most receptions per game to RBs. This game features the highest total of the week and Ekeler should remain a strong spend-up option… especially if WR Keenan Allen (hamstring/questionable) misses yet another game. Ekeler’s floor also receives a bump with Joshua Kelley (knee) hitting the IR.

Saquon Barkley, NYG | DK: $7.9k, FD: $9.3k | @ JAX

Barkley continues to handle elite usage and leads all RBs on the slate with 23.3 touches/gm and 128.5 total YPG. The Jaguars (9th in rush DVOA) may not represent the best match-up, but they are allowing a load of receptions to RBs this season with 7.8 receptions/gm allowed to RBs (2nd most in NFL). So, if it’s tough sledding in the run game, Barkley could offset that with some strong production as a pass catcher.

Josh Jacobs, LV | DK: $6.5k, FD: $8.6k | vs. HOU

Running backs against Houston, running backs against Houston, running backs against Houston. Did you know running backs against Houston have averaged the most FPPG in the NFL? It’s true. Also, Jacobs has gone absolutely nuts in his last two games racking up a combined 298 yards on 49 carries (6.1 YPC) with three TDs. He also caught 10-of-11 targets for another 70 yards in those games. It would be a bit presumptuous to assume Jacobs will post a third consecutive 30+ FP game but… it is the right match-up to do it.

Kenneth Walker III, SEA | DK: $5.8k, FD: $7.3k | @ LAC

Walker put his talent on full display in his first NFL game where he operated as the team’s primary RB. He played 69% of the snaps while accounting for 21 of Seattle’s 30 rush attempts. Walker ripped off chunk yardage with long gains of 34, 21, and 17 yards. His touchdown run also came from 11 yards out. The Chargers run defense has been toasted this season and they’re allowing 5.8 YPC to RBs over their last four games. Walker should continue to thrive and is a 20+ touch candidate in what is expected to be a high-scoring affair.

Wide Receivers to Consider

Potential wide receiver targets at high/mid/low price points.

Deebo Samuel, SF | DK: $7.6k, FD: $7.7k | vs. KC

The major news surrounding the 49ers this week is the trade acquisition of superstar RB Christian McCaffrey. CMC’s involvement in this week’s game plan is relatively unknown but a lack of significant movement in the spread for this game leads me to believe that McCaffrey will, at most, play a very limited role. So, in a game where they’ll be forced to keep up with a high-powered Chiefs offense, Deebo Samuel could be the ‘do-it-all’ weapon for the 49ers once again. The Chiefs have allowed a 30+ DKFP performance to their opponent’s WR1 in each of the last three games (Wk6 S. Diggs: 33.8 FP, Wk5 D. Adams: 30.4 FP, Wk4 M. Evans: 33.3 FP). Overall, the Chiefs are allowing the 3rd most FPPG to WRs this season. Samuel is more of a GPP play but he does carry some great upside at low projected ownership this Sunday.

CeeDee Lamb, DAL | DK: $6.8k, FD: $7.7k | vs. DET

Lamb gets a significant QB upgrade with Dak Prescott back at the helm, however, his DFS salaries still seem to be priced as if Cooper Rush was still the guy throwing him the ball. As mentioned above with Prescott, this Lions' defense ranks 32nd in pass DVOA and allows an offensive score on a league-high 47.3% of drives. As we’ve seen on several occasions this season, Detroit is good enough offensively to the point that they can force opposing teams to keep their foot on the gas. We can expect Lamb to have a great game this Sunday.

Feel free to consider Michael Gallup (DK: $5.1k, FD: $6.1k) as a strong option this week as well.

Allen Lazard, GB | DK: $6.1k, FD: $6.6k | @ WAS

Lazard has been Aaron Rodgers’ most reliable target lately and he has led all Packers WRs with a 94% snap% over the last four games. In those four games, Lazard is seeing a team-high 7.8 TGT/gm and a 40.5% share of the Packers’ total air yards. The Commanders have been weak against opposing WRs this season, allowing the 6th most FPPG. They’re particularly bad on the perimeter which is where Lazard runs most of his routes. With Randall Cobb (ankle) on IR and Christian Watson set to miss another game with a hamstring injury, Lazard’s target share looks to be very safe. After losing to the Giants and Jets in the last two weeks, you know Aaron Rodgers and this Green Bay offense will be looking to get it into gear this Sunday.

Brandin Cooks, HOU | DK: $6k, FD: $6.3k | @ LV

Cooks is stuck in a bad QB situation but he is easily the top receiving option on this Texans team. Cooks owns an extremely strong 27.6% TGT%, including a massive 44.4% redzone TGT%. Unfortunately, the Texans aren’t getting into the redzone very much but perhaps they’ll find some success against this mediocre Raiders defense that has allowed an offensive score on 39.2% of drives (11th highest). We saw last season that Cooks can have a great ceiling even with Davis Mills as his QB. We’re just waiting on Cooks to pull one of those big games out of his pocket… perhaps this is the week.

Alec Pierce, IND | DK: $4.6k, FD: $6.1k | @ TEN

Pierce has emerged as an excellent number two receiving option behind Michael Pittman Jr. He actually leads the Colts with a 33.8% share of the team’s air yards over their last four games. Pierce is averaging an impressive 15.1 yards/reception this season and scored his first career touchdown last week. He’ll draw a dream match-up against a Titans secondary that allows the most FPPG to perimeter WRs (Pierce: 93% perimeter%).

Tight Ends to Consider

Tight end targets at high/mid/low price points.

Mark Andrews, BAL | DK: $7.4k, FD: $8.5k | vs. CLE

Spending up at tight end is always one way to be contrarian. If we’re comparing Andrews to similarly priced WRs, he’s priced the same as Michael Pittman Jr. on DraftKings and shares the same salary as Ja’Marr Chase on FanDuel. WRs are typically going to have more upside than even the best tight ends, but if you compared overall production. Andrews has been the better DFS play more often than either of those two WRs. Also, a bit of an interesting fact I saw: Andrews has not had to block on a single QB dropback this season, which is highly unusual for any tight end. He also owns a monster 39.3% redzone TGT%. Andrews is on the injury report with a knee issue and is officially questionable for this game. However, all signs point towards him trending in the right direction.

Hayden Hurst, CIN | DK: $3.5k, FD: $4.9k | vs. ATL

Hurst may be the third or fourth option when it comes to the Bengals' passing attack but he has turned in a respectable season. Fortunately, the Bengals are a pass-heavy team (62.3% pass play%, ranks 10th) and Hurst has seen at least seven targets in 3-of-6 games this season. Tight ends against the Falcons have averaged the second-most targets per game this season. Over their last four games, Atlanta is allowing an average of 8.0 receptions and 80.5 yards to opposing TEs.

Foster Moreau, LV | DK: $2.8k, FD: $4.6k | vs. HOU

Darren Waller (hamstring) has been ruled out this week so we can look for Foster Moreau to step in as the primary receiving tight end. Moreau has been a little banged up with a knee injury and has missed the last two games, but he comes out of the Raiders’ bye week without an injury designation. In weeks two and three, Moreau caught a combined 6-of-8 targets for 74 yards and that was while Waller was healthy and on the field. If Moreau sees a snap rate bump to around 80%, he could come away as one of the best values at the position. Las Vegas should have no major issues moving the ball against this Houston defense.

Defenses to Consider

D/ST is a very volatile “position” and shouldn’t take up too much time in your DFS research. However, here are some D/STs I’m on board with this week.

Stud D/ST: Tampa Bay Buccaneers | DK: $3.9k, FD: $5k | @ CAR

Mid-Range D/ST: Green Bay Packers | DK: $3.4k, FD: $4.5k | @ WAS

Value D/ST: New York Jets | DK: $2.6k, FD: $4.3k | @ DEN

Stacks & Bring Backs 🥞

Below are a few team/game stack ideas to consider for this slate. In some examples, I will include a “bring back” option which will feature a normal "QB + Receiver" stack along with a player from the opposing team in the same game that could also benefit should the primary "QB + Receiver" stack go off.

QB + WR/TE + Opp Receiver

Lamar Jackson, Mark Andrews, Amari Cooper

QB + WR/TE + Opp Receiver

Justin Herbert, Mike Williams, DK Metcalf

QB + Two Pass Catchers (aka “Double Stack”)

Joe Burrow, Ja’Marr Chase, Hayden Hurst

QB + Two Pass Catchers (aka “Double Stack”)

Matt Ryan, Michael Pittman Jr., Alec Pierce

Full Team Stack - QB/WR/RB

Derek Carr, Davante Adams, Josh Jacobs

Value Team Stack

Geno Smith, Tyler Lockett, Kenneth Walker III

“Ugly Duckling Game Stack” | QB + WR + Opp WR

Taylor Heinicke, Terry McLaurin, Allen Lazard

Touchdown Call 🏈

Kenneth Walker III, SEA | DK: $5.8k, FD: $7.3k | @ LAC

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PrizePicks Sunday NFL Power Play ⚡

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Alec Pierce MORE than 45.5 Receiving Yards

CeeDee Lamb MORE than 15.5 Fantasy Score

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