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- Veteran WR Injuries & Who To Add
If you drafted an older WR in the fifth round of fantasy drafts this year, they are most likely hurt.
Let’s survey the damage and spitball some ideas on how to recover (or capitalize) on these injuries …
WAS: Terry McLaurin 🚑️ > Antonio Williams/Chig Okonkwo
Injury: tore the patellar tendon in his left knee; out for the year
Who benefits? Chig hauled in 7 targets after McLaurin left the game. Our rankings team have him as a fringe top-12 TE for the rest of the season … The rookie, Williams, also gets a big boost. His route share spiked from 40% > 78% without McLaurin. He joins Omar Cooper and Ja’Kobi Lane as must-adds this week.
SF: Mike Evans 🚑️ > Christian Kirk
Injury: Achilles tendinitis flare-up; not a tear, but Shanahan wouldn’t commit to him playing Sunday vs. Atlanta (team may hold him out through the Week 8 bye)
Who benefits? The Niners’ options at WR are bleak right now, but Christian Kirk—who has been on IR and is available in most leagues—had his practice window open up last week and Shanahan said he’s a possibility for Week 7. Kirk doesn’t have “league-winning” upside like the rookies, but he’d be a very viable spot-start vs. the Falcons on Sunday if he’s active.
LAR: Davante Adams 🚑️ > Tyler Higbee
Injury: ruptured hamstring, out 6–10 weeks (optimistic return a little after the Week 11 bye)
Who benefits? I’ve seen enough from the backup Rams WRs to know it ain’t happening for Jordan Whittington nor Konata Mumpfield at this point, but the TEs are very interesting. Higbee is a smash vs. the Raiders this week if you need a spot-start (he had an83% route share in Week 6).
Ferguson—who is eligible to return from IR in Week 8, but it might be later—will be busy when he gets back, but prioritize Higbee for now.
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Around the Watercooler
The latest fantasy and NFL gossip, news, memes and more from your favorite football nerds …
🏈 Dwain & Cupps talk the latest Utilization Report. Upgrades, downgrades & more.
✅ A return to the field is coming fast for an RB. Check the rankings.
👀 Imagine bidding on Jahmyr Gibbs this week? It’s happening.
🩸 This player’s time may be up. Drop him.
😅 Speaking of drops, don’t worry about them for this WR.
🪓 Some stars got the axe this week. See if they’re in your Guillotine LeagueTM.
🔔 This veteran RB still has some life in his legs. Bell cow or nah?
🤝 After this rookie broke out … time to trade for him?
🌅 His QB may be a question mark, but this young WR is on the rise.
🦟 The fly in the NE backfield ointment. We have to come to grips with it.
🎯 This WR is underrated no more. Target him in trades.
😆 The Giants backfield is pure comedy. First Skattebo benched, now this …
💥 You might want to start Tucker Kraft this week. Flow chart, baby.
☝️ It’s a race to the top. What is the reward?
🙌 At least one good thing is happening in Tennessee. Titan up.
Upgrades In The Week 7 Rankings: Freedman’s Faves
It’s Week 7, and the sample size keeps getting larger, which means more to work with when creating Freedman’s Favorites. We’re going position by position as our resident “wet blanket” reveals his favorite plays, as well as the top players in his fantasy football rankings. Let’s get into it:
Quarterback: Low key, this QB is having a great season
Running Back: Understudy to starring role
Wide Receiver: Ride or Die with this pick
Tight End: Krafting a big week
Week 7 Receiver Score: Malik Nabers is a Dawg
Has Malik Nabers reached a new level? Is Jameson Williams underrated? Should you keep starting Xavier Worthy? Zain Dhanani explores these questions and many more in the latest edition of Receiver Score. ⤵️
Week 7 Guillotine Leagues™ Waiver Wire Targets
Does it feel like there is more chaos than usual this season? Maybe. Probably. Absolutely. But as Guillotine Leagues managers, we thrive on the chaos, the sweat that comes with the weekly chop. We’ve survived this far, but can always use a little more. Marcas Grant and Tipp Major cut it up over the Guillotine waiver wire to because bigger stars are coming available every week. Please subscribe to the CHOP Podcast YouTube channel.
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