Notes:
• Last week I said Russell Wilson is no longer a must-start option. This week, I’m adding Aaron Rodgers to that list. He’s not the same quarterback without Davante Adams.
• Kenneth Walker finished with 110 total yards on 23 touches as the Seahawks’ lead back in Week 6. This job is all his. DeeJay Dallas only had two touches.
• Those who patiently waited for Brian Robinson to get back on the field were rewarded in Week 6, as the rookie found pay dirt for the first time in his career. He’s the running back to own in Washington. Antonio Gibson saw just 26 percent of snaps, compared to 47 percent for Robinson.
• Marquise Brown was having a terrific campaign in his first season with the Arizona Cardinals but will reportedly miss significant time with a foot injury.
• In a corresponding move, Robbie Anderson was traded to the Cardinals. He wasn’t worth a roster spot with the Panthers but could get a lot more targets in Arizona’s pass-happy offense.
• More Cardinals news as DeAndre Hopkins returns to the lineup following his six-game suspension. He becomes a must-start instantly.
• Speaking of trades, it will be interesting to see if Christian McCaffrey gets dealt before the deadline. D’Onta Foreman becomes a speculative add if the Panthers star running back does get dealt.
• Cam Akers was a healthy scratch in Week 6 and is also reportedly on the trading block. Darrell Henderson is a weekly starter moving forward, and depending on where Akers lands, it could be beneficial for all parties.
• A lot of fantasy superstars won’t take the field this week as the Bills, Eagles, Rams and Vikings are all on a bye.
• Remember to check the weather heading into Sunday for your kicker selection.
Thursday Night Game: Saints vs. Cardinals
Sunday Night Game: Steelers vs. Dolphins
Monday Night Game: Bears vs. Patriots
Top Pickups Of The Week: Brian Robinson, D’Onta Foreman, Rondale Moore, Evan Engram
Buy Low: Dak Prescott, Travis Etienne, Kenneth Walker, Darrell Henderson, DeAndre Hopkins, Chris Godwin
Sell High: Dalvin Cook, Najee Harris, Melvin Gordon, Deebo Samuel, Mike Evans, Christian Kirk, Kyle Pitts
Send to the Waiver Wire: Carson Wentz, Antonio Gibson, Julio Jones, Jarvis Landry
Start ‘Em:
Quarterback: Tua Tagovailoa
Running Back: Travis Etienne
Wide Receiver: Rondale Moore
Tight End: Evan Engram
Defense: Cowboys
Sit ‘Em:
Quarterback: Geno Smith
Running Back: Clyde Edwards-Helaire
Wide Receiver: Amari Cooper
Tight End: T.J. Hockenson
Defense: Steelers
Sleepers:
Quarterback: Bailey Zappe
Running Back: Rachaad White
Wide Receiver: Terrace Marshall Jr.
Tight End: Hunter Henry
Defense: Bengals
NFL Picks for Week 7:
Weekly Pick ‘Em (Season Record: 52-41-1)
Cardinals (vs. Saints)
Ravens (vs. Browns)
Buccaneers (vs. Panthers)
Bengals (vs. Falcons)
Cowboys (vs. Lions)
Jaguars (vs. Giants)
Titans (vs. Colts)
Packers (vs. Commanders)
Broncos (vs. Jets)
Raiders (vs. Texans)
Chargers (vs. Seahawks)
Chiefs (vs. 49ers)
Dolphins (vs. Steelers)
Patriots (vs. Bears)
Five Picks Against The Spread (Season Record: 16-14)
Bengals -6 vs. Falcons
Titans -3 vs. Colts
Browns +6.5 at Ravens
Chiefs -3 at 49ers
Bears +7.5 at Patriots
Five Over-Under Totals (Season Record: 18-12)
Saints-Cardinals under 45
Lions-Cowboys over 48
Colts-Titans under 42.5
Texans-Raiders over 45.5
Seahawks-Chargers under 52.5
One Bold Prediction for the Week
Week 1: Baker Mayfield and Russell Wilson each throw for 300 yards and two touchdowns against their former team. (miss)
Week 2: Four different wideouts finish with more than 100 receiving yards in the two Monday night games. (miss)
Week 3: Jalen Hurts has five total touchdowns against the Commanders. (miss)
Week 4: Lamar Jackson has over 500 yards of offense against the Bills. (miss)
Week 5: Josh Allen finishes with more rushing yards than the entire Steelers offense. (miss)
Week 6: Josh Allen and Patrick Mahomes combine for 800 yards of total offense in a potential preview of the AFC Championship game. (miss)
Week 7: Derrick Henry has three rushing touchdowns against the Colts.
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