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This sets up as one of the crazier slates on the year. We have a scary game-time decision (Josh Jacobs), weather concerns (MIA @ CLE) and some shake-ups to deal with (no Deebo Samuel).
Here’s everything you need to know before setting your lineup …
⛈️ Bench Jaylen Waddle … otherwise keep calm and carry on with your Dolphins and Browns players. Yes, there were some doomsday reports about winds in Cleveland earlier this week, but our resident weather expert Chris Allen—and the historical data—says there shouldn’t be any panic over the current projected conditions (20-25mph winds and .03 inches of rain per hour). Still, this game does have a total of only 35 points, so TDs might be hard to come by.
🏟️ No Deebo, no problem? On the other end of the game total spectrum, we have a shootout in Dallas projected for nearly 20 more points (54-point total). Unfortunately, Deebo (heel) will not be joining in on the fun. If you are in a pinch for a WR, you could do worse than Chris Moore (22% target share in Week 6).
🧀 Josh Jacobs going to sit? This is a weird one. Jacobs is a true game-time decision for this afternoon’s cupcake matchup vs. the Cardinals and the team elevated RB Pierre Strong from the practice squad. Jacobs went LP-LP on Wednesday and Thursday due to sickness, practiced in full on Friday, but then was deemed questionable due to a calf injury. We’ll know for certain at 11:30 am ET, but I’d add stash Emanuel Wilson just in case.
🟢 Good to go. Some players who had injury tags earlier in the week, but are ready to rock: CeeDee Lamb, Quentin Johnston, Marvin Harrison Jr., D’Andre Swift, Zach Ertz.
🤺 Revenge games. Mike Vrabel returns to Tennessee, Carson Wentz faces the Eagles, and—wait for it—Lil’ Jordan Humphrey gets a reunion with his biggest supporter, Sean Payton.
📆 SNF & MNF updates. The Niners will once again be without Ricky Pearsall and Brock Purdy tonight, but they are getting back George Kittle. Jauan Jennings is miraculously off the injury report, as well. As for tomorrow night, the Bucs look likely to get Mike Evans back, while Emeka Egbuka is a game-time decision. Tez Johnson is a really nice insurance policy if you are wanting to wait on either of them.
Good luck today, everyone …
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Editors’ Picks
Sunday tea time (not the “fore!” kind) is here again at 9:30 a.m. ET, though Rams-Jaguars can be an upgrade over last week’s game. Our Week 7 Start ‘em/Sit ‘em article, Xfinity Start/Sit Tool, the latest expert rankings and Xfinity Best Projections are ready. Also, here’s some content you may have missed.
 | Colts-Chargers could see some points, is there a WR to target? Chris Allen makes the case for Ladd McConkey and other receivers with matchup advantages and disadvantages. |
 | We know about Puka, but other WRs are sitting, too. Adam Ronis and Jorge Martin have the latest updates on who’s sitting—and coming back—along with advice on players to acquire. |
 | So many great QB matchups this week, but there is just one Patrick Mahomes? Pete Overzet has the goods to help you draft a winning Underdog lineup. |
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Week 7 Cheat Sheet: Worried About Cleveland Weather?
From hearing some of the reports of high winds for the Miami-Cleveland game today, you’d think that the stadium was going to be blown to Kansas. How could this “weather game” impact players on the Browns and Dolphins today?
Chris Allen puts on his weather expert hat and takes a hard look on how to implement players in this game. He also looks at the rankings and news in his weekly cheat sheet It’s must read on a Sunday morning before setting lineups. Plus, can we get healthy replacements for stud WRs sitting for the Rams and Commanders?⬇️
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DraftKings DFS Picks: Stack Jordan Love-Tucker Kraft in Week 7
Yes, we know that predicting who will be the top pass catcher on a given week is akin to picking the winning lottery numbers. But hear out Geoff Ulrich when it comes to making a case for the Jordan Love-Tucker Kraft stack. With the game taking place indoors in Arizona, we could see plenty of points put up on the board.
Geoff also examines another stack, as well as provides the moonshots who are low-priced players with plenty of upside for your Week 7 DK lineups. 👇🏼
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Week 7 FanDuel DFS Picks: It’s Time, Saquon
He doesn’t have more than 58 rushing yards since going for 88 in Week 2. Fantasy managers with Saquon Barkley know that fact all too well. But could DFS players take advantage of a price dip now that last year’s OPOY has a great matchup?
Saquon could very well be that contrarian play because some people may be writing him off. Geoff Ulrich shows that it could pay to play the Philly workhorse in your Week 7 FanDuel DFS lineup.⬇️
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Around the Watercooler
The latest fantasy nuggets, silliness and NFL gossip from our merry band of football nerds to fuel your Sunday gameday lineup tinkering.
🪑 Sunday morning! Live start/sit show is on at 10 a.m. ET.
🚁 Rashee Rice is back…but the other Chiefs WR is going for 7-124-2.
😆 A QB duel you don’t want to miss…haha, they tried to get us hyped.
🗡️ Cooterdoodle has GOT it on Scared Money and she’s holding on to this Saints WR.
🎯 Target Lamar Jackson with a last-minute trade offer?
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🏈 This DST streamer could be a keeper rest of season.
💥 Week 7 Smashes and then Stash players like Luther Burden.
🤔 Week 8 Bye-mageddon is coming. Here’s how to prepare.
🧨 Rashee Rice is ready to explode. And more bold predictions.
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