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Hunter Henry TE | LAC

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10/23/17 4:38pm

Los Angeles Chargers tight end Hunter Henry led the team in receiving yards for the second week in a row. Henry snagged four of five passes thrown his way and battled through to end up with 73 yards against the Broncos. While he's gone scoreless over those two weeks, it's a promising sign that the young TE has established good rapport with Philip Rivers and has shown that he's a dependable target week in and week out. Expect the TDs to start falling his way soon.

Melvin Gordon RB | LAC

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10/23/17 4:38pm

Los Angeles Chargers running back Melvin Gordon was coming into Week 7 off a huge pair of games, but it didn't carry over for him. Gordon carried the ball 18 times for just 38 yards and hauled in just one reception. He's still getting plenty of opportunities and owners shouldn't be turned off about one bad performance against a strong defense, but it is worrying that he's only averaged more than 3.3 YPC twice this season. As long as he can keep his reception and touchdown numbers high, they can hide that struggle, but it's still something to keep an eye on.

Philip Rivers QB | LAC

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10/23/17 4:38pm

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers didn't throw for 300 yards, but he did throw two touchdowns and posted another passer rating over 100. Rivers didn't turn the ball over at all, but he did take three sacks instead of making any ultra-risky throws against one of the best secondaries in football. Rivers has made specifically upped his targeting of young tight end Hunter Henry as of late, and he's riding a recent 8/1 TD/INT ratio over his last four games. Rivers looks like he may be adopting a more cautious approach instead of the gunslinger mode he used last season, but he should remain a strong fantasy quarterback this year.

Alex Bregman 3B | HOU

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10/23/17 4:38pm

Alex Bregman and the Astros will take on the Dodgers in the World Series beginning Tuesday night. The 23-year old had a fantastic second half of the season but is hitting only .190 with four extra-base hits through 42 postseason at-bats. After the All-Star break this season, Bregman posted a .315/.367/.536 slash line with four triples, nine stolen bases, 11 home runs, 18 doubles, 44 runs batted in and 48 runs scored in 267 second half at-bats. When the Astros lost shortstop Carlos Correa to injury Bregman stepped up and carried the lineup at times. The Astros will face ace left-hander Clayton Kershaw and Bregman feasted on lefties all season. In 142 regular season at-bats against south-paws, Bregman hit .331 with two triples, seven home runs and nine doubles. Bregman is a sleeper pick to do some damage in Game 1 Tuesday.

Marwin Gonzalez LF | HOU

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10/23/17 4:38pm

Marwin Gonzalez has had a career year but will look to turn around a poor postseason up to this point. The World Series begins Tuesday night and the Astros will need their regular season RBI leader to heat up. Gonzalez drove in a team-high 90 runs this season but is hitting only .162 with two doubles through 37 at-bats this postseason. Houston will go up against Clayton Kershaw in Game 1 and Gonzalez has struggled against left-handed pitching. He hit only .250 in 120 at-bats against south-paws with five doubles and five home runs this season. It has been a magical year for Gonzalez and the Astros hope he can go on one more hot streak before the season is over.

Travis Benjamin WR | LAC

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10/23/17 4:38pm

A week after getting shut out in Oakland, Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Travis Benjamin grabbed all the attention. Benjamin lit up the scoreboard with a 65-yard punt return TD as well as a 42-yard touchdown reception to help the Chargers crush the Broncos. Benjamin's only topped 25 yards receiving three times this season, and all three were on the back of a single reception of more than 35 yards. Benjamin will continue to be the epitome of hit-or-miss, but for those in deep leagues dealing with bye week issues, this performance continues to show that Benjamin could turn in a killer performance any day.

Josh Reddick RF | HOU

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10/23/17 4:38pm

Josh Reddick is excited to play against his former team, the Dodgers, in the World Series, according to the LA Times Pedro Moura. He told the reporter, "Personally, I wouldn't rather do it against any other team. I wasn't really a fan favorite there. I got booed a lot as a home player." Reddick was acquired in a trade by the Dodgers last season and hit only .258 over two months while playing sparingly. Reddick signed as a free agent with the Astros and hit .314 this season. He also became a fixture hitting in the number two hole for a Houston team that scored the most runs in baseball this season. Reddick hasn't had quite the best postseason thus far but will have plenty of added incentive facing his former club beginning Tuesday night.

Jimmy Graham TE | SEA

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10/23/17 4:38pm

Seattle Seahawks tight end Jimmy Graham scored his second touchdown of the season on Sunday, but it certainly took plenty of tries. Graham had a great matchup against the Giants, and Russell Wilson tried to take advantage early by feeding the ball to Graham in the red zone. Unfortunately, Graham caught a terrible case of the drops right then and botched multiple opportunities to score. He would later snag one, but the drops spoiled what should have been Graham's first multi-touchdown game of the season.

Yuli Gurriel 1B | HOU

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10/23/17 4:38pm

Yuli Gurriel will enter Game 1 of the World Series as one of the most productive Houston hitters during the postseason. He has at least one hit in 10 of 11 games played thus far, hitting .366 through 41 at-bats with five extra-base hits. He absolutely destroyed in the ALDS, hitting .529 against the Red Sox after hitting .299 with 18 home runs and 75 runs batted in during the regular season. The Astros will face the Dodgers Clayton Kershaw in Game 1 and Gurriel surprisingly only hit .252 with a .395 slugging percentage against left-handed pitching this season. Gurriel is a big part of the lineup depth that has propelled Houston this far in 2017.

Eric Ebron TE | DET

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10/23/17 4:38pm

Eric Ebron was not at practice for the Lions on Monday due to the birth of his child. His absence does not figure to impact his availability for the Lions' Week 8 matchup against the Steelers. Ebron has had a rough go of things so far this season, having only hauled in 13 catches (on 26 targets) for 113 yards and a touchdown. Darren Fells , originally signed as a blocking tight end, has scored three touchdowns over the last two weeks and appears to have surpassed Ebron as a red-zone target. Those who still own Ebron should be scouring the waiver wire for a replacement, as his recent performance is only worth starting in deeper formats.

Hassan Whiteside C | MIA

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10/23/17 4:38pm

Miami Heat center Hassan Whiteside (knee bruise) will not play on Monday night against the Atlanta Hawks. Whiteside injured the knee in the season opener against the Orlando Magic and has been sidelined since. Though the injury isn't too serious, he may miss a few more games as a result of the ailment. In his absence, center forward/center Jordan Mickey , who was acquired by the team over the summer, will start at the five. Also anticipate extra minutes for power forward/center Kelly Olynyk , who had 13 points, nine boards and two steals against the Indiana Pacers on Saturday night.

Sammy Watkins WR | LAR

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10/23/17 4:38pm

One of the biggest fantasy disappointments this season has been receiver Sammy Watkins with the Los Angeles Rams. Through the first half of the season Watkins has just 18 receptions for 264 yards and two touchdowns. He caught 3-of-5 targets for 42 yards in the Rams 33-0 win on Sunday over Arizona. The inconsistency from quarterback Jared Goff continues to hurt Watkins as well. At this point he's just a big-name player sitting on your bench every week. He'll have WR4 value Week 9 against the Giants, but if you can find better help go ahead and drop Watkins because it's unlikely his season is going to get better.

Paul Richardson WR | SEA

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10/23/17 4:38pm

Wide receiver Paul Richardson made all the highlight reels on Sunday after he gave the Seattle Seahawks another controversial shared catch touchdown. Bringing back memories of the famous Fail Mary, Richardson hauled in a flea flicker touchdown against the Giants that included him still wrestling for the ball on the way down in the end zone. The catch was granted and the touchdown stood, but that didn't spare any fans from unending replays, discussion, and comparison of the two plays. Richardson has mostly been relegated to home run duty this season, so owners who played him can rejoice that this one counted.

Doug Baldwin WR | SEA

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10/23/17 4:38pm

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Doug Baldwin played like a giant among men in New Jersey on Sunday. Once again, Baldwin enjoyed MetLife Stadium as the Seahawks kept their perfect stadium record alive. Passionate Doug helped guide the team to victory with nine receptions for 92 yards and a touchdown. Baldwin has been a quieter performer in 2017 as the Seattle offense has gained more weapons, but he's still had a couple big games along the way.

Golden Tate WR | DET

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10/23/17 4:38pm

Golden Tate was not at practice on Monday. It is widely expected that he will not suit up for the Lions' Week 8 matchup against the Steelers. Tate suffered an AC joint sprain in Week 6 and was seen wearing a sling over the weekend during the Lions bye. The initial timeline was 2-4 weeks, so Tate could miss even more time. Marvin Jones will be the Lions No. 1 receiver on Sunday, with TJ Jones and Kenny Golladay expected to pick up the slack as well. All three see a slight boost in fantasy value, although the Steelers strong defense makes them risky.

Robert Woods WR | LAR

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10/23/17 4:38pm

Los Angeles Rams receiver Robert Woods has hauled five receptions in four of the last five games and has managed at least 59 yards in those games. He caught 5-of-7 targets on Sunday for 59 yards in the Rams 33-0 victory over Arizona. He's managed to be a consistent contributor in the Rams offense and that has increased his fantasy value. The only issue is he has zero touchdowns this season, and the Rams have struggled in the red zone. He's a WR4 against the Giants in Week 9 and could be helpful for owners looking for bye-week help.

Russell Wilson QB | SEA

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10/23/17 4:38pm

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson had a stellar day against the Giants in Week 7, going 27-for-39 for 334 yards and three touchdowns. Wilson looked unstoppable, and outside of a couple early deep passes where he led his receivers by too much, he had a nearly perfect outing. Wilson is quietly having another strong season, even if Seattle's offense hasn't been a thing of beauty. He's traditionally gotten better in the second half, so fantasy owners will be hoping that trend continues even more.

Eric Bledsoe PG | PHO

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10/23/17 4:38pm

Phoenix Suns point guard Eric Bledsoe will likely have played his last days with the team, per General Manager Ryan McDonough. Bledsoe sent out a questionable tweet on Sunday and after a Monday morning meeting with new interim head coach Jay Triano and McDonough, he was subsequently sent home. Phoenix is in complete turmoil at the moment, recently firing head coach Earl Watson after getting off to an 0-3 start. With the team missing several players for Monday night's game against the Sacramento Kings, point guard Mike James , who made his league debut against Portland a few nights ago, is slated to start.

Cooper Kupp WR | LAR

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10/23/17 4:38pm

The Los Angeles Rams want rookie receiver Cooper Kupp to be a focal point of their offense. He caught 4-of-10 targets for 51 yards and one touchdown in Sunday's 33-0 victory over the Cardinals. A couple of those targets were mistakes on quarterback Jared Goff . The 10 targets were a season-high for Kupp, but sadly the inconsistency from Goff is keeping Kupp from reaching his full potential. Kupp is worth considering as a WR3/4 against the Giants in Week 9, but hard to determine how many receptions he'll actually haul in every week.

Carlos Correa SS | HOU

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10/23/17 4:38pm

Carlos Correa and the Astros are ready for their close-up when the World Series begins Tuesday night. Correa has, perhaps, the biggest upside among a slew of talented young players on Houston and has been flying under the radar thanks to a huge postseason from his double-play teammate Jose Altuve . Correa is hitting .295 through 44 postseason at-bats, with three home runs, four doubles, seven runs scored and nine runs batted in. Correa was having a fantastic season before he tore a ligament in his thumb that sidelined him for almost two months. He returned to the lineup a bit slowly but appears to be back in midseason form. Correa hit .315 during the regular season, including an astounding .391 with five doubles and five home runs in 83 at-bats against left-handed pitching. Altuve may be getting all of the headlines but the Dodgers, and Game 1 starter Clayton Kershaw , will need to shut down Correa if they want to hoist their first World Series trophy since 1988. It will be a tough task.

George Springer CF | HOU

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10/23/17 4:38pm

George Springer and the Astros will face left-handed ace Clayton Kershaw in Game 1 of the World Series. After a strong ALDS, Springer struggled against the Yankees and is slashing only .233/.329/.349 with three extra-base hits and 11 strikeouts through 43 postseason at-bats. These are not numbers reflective of a guy who hit a career-high 34 home runs and slugged .522 during the regular season. The Astros offense has thrived off their leadoff hitter doing damage at the top of the lineup and will need Springer at his best if they want to win the World Series. Springer slashed .301/.423/.549 against left-handed pitching this season with six doubles and nine home runs through 133 at-bats.

Todd Gurley RB | LAR

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10/23/17 4:38pm

The Los Angeles Rams are loving the production they've been receiving from running back Todd Gurley this season. He's put that horrendous 2016 campaign behind him, and continues to explode on the ground each week. On Sunday, Gurley rushed 22 times for 106 yards and one touchdown. He also caught 4-of-8 targets for 48 yards in the passing game. He's an elite RB1, and continues to be the most consistent performer on the Rams offense each and every week.

Justin Turner 3B | LAD

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10/23/17 4:38pm

Justin Turner sat out Sunday's team workout, a move designed to keep him fresh for the World Series. He is still expected to start Game 1 on Tuesday. GM Farhan Zaidi described Turner as "banged up" and the day off as necessary for his chronically inflamed knees. Turner will likely DH once the series moves to Houston, and days off were routine during the regular season. The Dodgers need Turner as a plant needs sunlight. Against the Cubs in the NLCS, he went 6-for-18 with two homers (including Game 2's game-winner), seven RBI and had a 1.147 OPS. Turner is holding an unbelievable .368 career postseason average, 1.113 OPS and 24 RBI in 26 playoff games. So long as his knees hold up, he'll continue to hit well above average in the coming years. Owners in dynasty and OBP leagues know what a mid-round find he was in 2017.

Jared Goff QB | LAR

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10/23/17 4:38pm

Heading into Week 7, Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff was coming off back-to-back duds in fantasy. He performed much better against the Cardinals on Sunday, but there is still more work to be done. Goff completed 22-of-37 passes for 235 yards with one touchdown and one interception in the 33-0 victory. He also had a nine-yard touchdown on a read option-play. The Rams have a bye week now, but Goff could be an interesting option against the Giants, but the lack of efficiency in the red zone is a problem.

Andrew Luck QB | IND

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10/23/17 4:38pm

Indianapolis Colts head coach Chuck Pagano told the media on Monday that quarterback Andrew Luck (shoulder) will not practice whatsoever in the upcoming week and instead dedicate his time to rehabilitation for his throwing shoulder. It's all but cemented that Luck will be out Week 8 given that he will miss yet another week of practice. His rest of season outlook is not positive, as a report recently came out from a source close to the team that he would not be surprised if Luck missed the entire 2017 season. For fantasy purposes, owners can safely drop Luck with the knowledge that the bench spot would better be reserved for high-upside fliers.

Jose Altuve 2B | HOU

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10/23/17 4:38pm

Jose Altuve 's MVP-campaign rolls into Los Angeles Tuesday night for Game 1 of the World Series. The postseason has only been an extension of Altuve's marvelous regular season, slashing .400/.500/.775 with five home runs, eight walks, eight runs batted in and 10 runs scored through 48 at-bats. In Game's 6 and 7 against the Yankees, Altuve went 3-for-7 with two home runs and four runs batted in. Now the whole world will get a look at the mighty second basemen as the Astros take on Clayton Kershaw in Game 1. In 11 career at-bats against Kershaw, Altuve has three hits and all of them are doubles. He is one of the few hitters in Houston's lineup that has seen Kershaw and has the opportunity to add World Series Champion to an already career season over the next week.

Dallas Keuchel P | HOU

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10/23/17 4:38pm

Dallas Keuchel will face Clayton Kershaw and the Dodgers when the World Series kicks off Tuesday night. It will be a battle between two elite left-handers and Keuchel is 2-1 this postseason with a 2.60 ERA. It will be the biggest start of Keuchel's life, a pitcher who came up through Houston's system at a time when they regularly lost 95-plus games a season. Keuchel this season came out of the gate on fire, beginning the season 9-0 with a 1.67 ERA heading into the All-Star break. Neck issues found the Game 1 starter on the disabled list twice but was able to come back and win 14 games this season. Keuchel won eight of his 14 games on the road this season but allowed 11 home runs and put up a 3.53 ERA through 74 innings pitching away from Minute Maid Park. Most of the Dodgers lineup will be seeing Keuchel for the first time, except infielder Logan Forsythe is hitting .375 in 16 lifetime at-bats against him.

Dwyane Wade SG | CLE

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10/23/17 4:38pm

Cleveland Cavaliers shooting guard Dwyane Wade will move from his role in the starting unit and will come off the bench. Wade has struggled in his first three games with his new team, shooting 28 percent from the field while averaging only five points, three assists and two boards per game. Moving forward, shooting guard J.R. Smith will reclaim his spot starting at the two.

Devante Parker WR | MIA

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10/23/17 4:38pm

Miami Dolphins wide receiver DeVante Parker has missed the last two games and hasn't practiced since Week 5 either. Parker was once again listed as a DNP on Monday, making Tuesday the tipping point for his status this week. With Miami scheduled to play Thursday night, if Parker doesn't get at least a partial practice in tomorrow, there is virtually no chance he will suit up to face Baltimore. The Dolphins may opt to sit him one more game and give him a longer break to recover since the team has no bye week remaining. If he sits this week, Kenny Stills should be the main beneficiary again.

Dennis Schroder PG | ATL

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10/23/17 4:38pm

An MRI on Monday confirmed that Hawks point guard Dennis Schroder does have a left ankle sprain. The team has ruled Schroder out against the Heat on Monday, and have not given a timetable for his return. Expect the Hawks to be cautious with Schroder, but fantasy owners need to stay patient. Schroder is averaging 23.3 points, and 6.7 assists through three games this season. Malcolm Delaney is the next man up for Atlanta and is worth adding if you're in need of a point guard.

Ersan Ilyasova PF | ATL

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10/23/17 4:38pm

The Atlanta Hawks have ruled out forward Ersan Ilyasova for Monday's game against the Heat. He's dealing with a left knee strain, and he's never been known for his durability. Ilyasova is averaging five points, and 6.3 rebounds in three games this season. He's struggled this season, and is becoming a drop candidate in a rebuilding year for the Hawks. John Collins and Mike Muscala should be more involved with Ilyasova out of the lineup on Monday. Collins is the guy that you want in your lineup, and he could be seeing a bigger role soon.

Jose Calderon PG | CLE

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10/23/17 4:38pm

The Cavs have announced that veteran point guard Derrick Rose will miss at least the next two games due to an ankle injury. Isaiah Thomas is out with a hip injury which means Jose Calderon will see plenty of minutes on Tuesday. Calderson started against the Magic on Saturday and finished with two points, two rebounds, two assists and two turnovers. He doesn't have great fantasy value, but could be an interesting option this week if you're in desperate need of a point guard.

J.R. Smith SG | CLE

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10/23/17 4:38pm

Veteran guard Dwayne Wade requested a move from the starting lineup into the second unit. That has opened up an opportunity for J.R. Smith as the Cavs have named him starting shooting guard going forward. His floor spacing ability makes Smith a better starting option than Wade anyway. Last season Smith put up just 8.6 points and 2.3 triples as a starter. Going to be difficult to trust him again as a reliable fantasy option, but worth keeping him on the radar for now.

Malcolm Brogdon PG | MIL

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10/23/17 4:38pm

Point guard Malcolm Brogdon has been listed as out against the Hornets on Monday. It's a left ankle sprain that likely happened in the victory over Portland on Saturday. This season Brodgon is averaging 16 points, 1.3 rebounds, and 3.7 assists through three games. He has six steals this season, and recorded four of them against Portland. Matthew Dellavedova will be looking at a heavy workload at guard tonight, and Jason Terry should see an increase in minutes as well.

Dez Bryant WR | DAL

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10/23/17 4:38pm

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant caught a touchdown in Week 7. He grabbed 7-of-10 targets for 63 yards, nabbing his touchdown in the fourth quarter. He's now been targeted at least 10 times in three of the last six games, making him at least a volume-based WR1 even with a tough matchup against Washington coming up next week.

Kris Dunn PG | CHI

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10/23/17 4:38pm

Good news for the Chicago Bulls as guard Kris Dunn is back at practice. He's been cleared to return to practice on Monday, but is still doubtful to play against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday. Dunn is ahead of schedule as the team wasn't expecting him back until around November. Once Dunn does return to action he'll be competing with Jerian Grant for the starting job. It's possible that this becomes a timeshare between the two, but we'll wait and see. Keep Dunn on your radar as he could be a sneaky addition.

Ryan Anderson PF | HOU

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10/23/17 4:38pm

Houston Rockets forward/center Ryan Anderson is questionable for Monday's game against the Grizzles with lower back pain. He's had a rough start to the season posting 8.7 points, 7.7 rebounds, 0.7 assists, and 2.0 triples on 34.8 percent shooting through three games. He's seen plenty of time on the court which is why he remains a valuable fantasy option. If Anderson is unable to play then P.J. Tucker and Luc Mbah a Moute will see more minutes on Monday.

Dak Prescott QB | DAL

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10/23/17 4:38pm

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott completed 16-of-25 passes for 234 yards and three touchdowns, also carrying the ball four times for 26 yards and another touchdown. The four total touchdowns made for an excellent fantasy day despite the small number of completions and the relatively small number of yards. Prescott could have made it to the 300 yards if he'd played the whole game, but he ended up on the sidelines at the end of the game with the Cowboys finishing out a big lead. Prescott has become a surefire QB1 this season, with games like this one solidifying his status.

Ezekiel Elliott RB | DAL

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10/23/17 4:38pm

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott had a monster game on Sunday, running the ball 26 times for 147 yards and two touchdowns. As if that wasn't enough, he also caught a 72-yard touchdown pass. Elliott was embarrassing 49ers defenders all day long, collecting 219 yards from scrimmage to set a new career high. Elliott will be on the field again in Week 8 against Washington, but his status after that remains up in the air. Fantasy owners can set-and-forget for next week, but should be ready to throw a backup in for Week 9 just in case.

Dan Bailey K | DAL

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10/23/17 4:38pm

Dallas Cowboys kicker Dan Bailey is expected to miss several weeks with a groin strain. Bailey had to leave Sunday's game and was unable to return. The Cowboys will be working out kickers early this week, including Mike Nugent, Jason Myers, Sam Irwin Hill and Younghoe Koo. The kicker of the Cowboys is always worth at least a stream in fantasy, so Bailey's owners should keep an eye on who the team ends up signing.

Delanie Walker TE | TEN

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10/23/17 4:38pm

Tennessee Titans tight end Delanie Walker (ankle) injured his ankle in the Week 7 overtime win over the Browns, but head coach Mike Mularkey said "we'll see" if he has to miss time after spraining his right ankle. The Titans are on bye in Week 8 but return in Week 9 to face the Ravens. Walker could undergo more tests, but his injury looks more serious than a traditional low ankle sprain, and he was using a crutch to get around in the locker room after the game. The good news is Walker will have an extra week to heal up, but he could still be likely to miss a game or two if he's dealing with a high ankle sprain. If Walker misses any time, rookie Jonnu Smith would see a much bigger workload, although he'd merely be a low-end streamer in deeper leagues. Rishard Matthews and Eric Decker could see more work in the passing game, too.

Martavis Bryant WR | PIT

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10/23/17 4:38pm

In yet another chapter of the Martavis Bryant /Pittsburgh Steelers mini-drama, the fourth-year receiver did not show up for required team meetings on Monday morning. According to several teammates, Bryant "called in sick." NFL insider Ian Rapoport later tweeted that he followed up with Tom Santanello, Bryant's agent, who did confirm that Bryant went to the doctor on Monday morning. Of course, it is expected that Santanello would say whatever it takes to protect his client. Whether Bryant's illness was legitimate or not, this is yet another piece to an increasingly jumbled puzzle. As the old adage goes, where there's smoke, there's fire. While the organization is not making much known publicly, it is clear that Bryant is unhappy whether he's willing to admit it to the media or not. The NFL trade deadline is Tuesday, October 31 at 4:00 PM EST. Bryant is looking more and more likely to be playing for another team by then.

Jay Cutler QB | MIA

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10/23/17 4:38pm

Miami Dolphins head coach Adam Gase said quarterback Jay Cutler (ribs) is dealing with multiple cracked ribs. Cutler will not play on a short week Thursday against the Ravens and is expected to miss two to three weeks. The Dolphins will likely bring in another quarterback, but Matt Moore will be the one replacing Cutler under center as the starter. Moore entered the game after Cutler exited and went 13-for-21 for 188 yards and two touchdowns to help lead Miami to a comeback 31-28 win over the Jets. Cutler had been a bottom-of-the barrel second fantasy quarterback, so he can be dumped to the waiver wire. Moore faces a tough matchup on a short week against Baltimore, but he's worth a look for the QB-needy in two-quarterback leagues. Cutler is expected to take over the starting job again when he's back to full health.

Todd Frazier 3B | NYY

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10/23/17 4:38pm

New York Yankees impending free-agent third baseman Todd Frazier loved his time in New York this year and is fully open to re-signing this winter. "I would love to be back here. I've said that numerous times," Frazier said after the Yankees' 4-0 loss to the Astros in Game 7 of the American League Championship Series. Frazier turns 32 in February and will likely be seeking a multi-year deal. The Yankees may be opposed to that with prospects Gleyber Torres and Miguel Andujar on the horizon. Chase Headley will also be around for another season. Frazier did slug 27 bombs and drive in 76 runs in 474 at-bats this year, but he also hit only .213 and will continue to be a black hole for fantasy owners in the average department.

Teddy Bridgewater QB | MIN

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10/23/17 4:38pm

The Minnesota Vikings do not want quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (knee) to risk further injury in Week 8 during the team's trip to London to take on the Browns, according to a source. London's field is notorious for having a slippery playing surface. That means that Bridgewater wouldn't be an option to start until Week 10, with the Vikes being on a bye in Week 9. Case Keenum has filled in admirably but lacks upside, while Sam Bradford (knee) has no timetable for a return. Bridgewater may be Minnesota's best option under center if he can gain clearance to play in games. For now, he's a second-quarterback stash in deeper leagues.

Joe Mixon RB | CIN

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10/23/17 4:38pm

Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon wasn't effective on Sunday afternoon. After seeing at least 15 carries per game since offensive coordinator Bill Lazor took over for Ken Zampese at the end of Week 2, he only had seven in the loss to the Steelers. He didn't find the end zone either after scoring his first career rushing touchdown against the Buffalo Bills in Week 5. Though he had a favorable matchup against a Pittsburgh defense that has been struggling to stop the run all season, he was unable to capitalize on the opportunity, rushing for a meager 48 yards. Though he will have some good games from here on out, he still can't be trusted as a consistent fantasy option at this point.

Chris Boswell K | PIT

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10/23/17 4:38pm

Pittsburgh Steelers kicker Chris Boswell had a big game against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 7. He was a perfect 5-for-5 in field goals and added two extra points in the game. Boswell is now 16-for-18 in field goal attempts this season while adding 13 extra points. With the Steelers offense looking less explosive than expected this season, Boswell could see plenty of field goal attempts going forward. He will look to stay hot in Week 8 against the Detroit Lions.

Tom Brady QB | NE

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10/23/17 4:38pm

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady had a nice game against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 7. Brady completed 21-of-29 passes for 249 yards and two touchdowns on Sunday night and received some much needed help from a defense that had been struggling all season. With 15 touchdowns, two picks and a 108.4 passer rating on the year, the 40-year old looks as good as ever. There are no signs of him slowing down either and will continue to be one of the best fantasy quarterback options throughout the rest of the season, and possibly beyond.

Brandin Cooks WR | NE

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10/23/17 4:38pm

New England Patriots wide receiver Brandin Cooks had a nice outing against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday night. Cooks looked effective, catching four passes for 65 yards in the Super Bowl rematch. He also had a quasi-reception in which the speedy wideout used tight Rob Gronkowski as a battering ram to find his way into the end zone. Cooks isn't messing around this season, accumulating 28 receptions for 537 yards and three scores on the year. After starting off a little slow, he has now emerged as one of the top receiving fantasy options.

Antonio Brown WR | PIT

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Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown had a solid, yet inefficient day against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 7. He caught just 4-of-10 targets for 65 yards and a touchdown as the Steelers went on to beat Cincinnati 29-14. Brown continues to be one of the top fantasy wide receivers, even with the Steelers opting for a more run-centered attack in the past few weeks. Brown now has 52 catches for 765 yards and three touchdowns. He will look to keep it going in Week 8 when the Steelers travel to Detroit to take on the Lions.

Le'Veon Bell RB | PIT

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Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le'Veon Bell was used heavily in Week 7 against the Cincinnati Bengals. Bell carried the ball 35 times for 134 yards while adding three catches for 58 yards through the air. This marks the third time in the past four games that Bell has handled at least 32 carries in a game. While he wasn't extremely efficient in Week 7, that kind of heavy workload plus his activity in the passing game keeps him locked in as a high-end RB1. Of course, it remains to be seen how long he can stand up to such a heavy workload. Bell owners would be wise to pick up backup James Conner if possible. Bell will look to stay hot in Week 8 against the Detroit Lions.

Bennie Fowler WR | DEN

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Denver Broncos wide receiver Bennie Fowler caught five passes for 45 yards in Week 7. He took over as the #2 WR for Denver due to Emmanuel Sanders being injured but the offense as a whole struggled. This was not much of a fantasy effort for those who took the chance to start him. It will be hard to trust him which means he is mostly a factor for deeper leagues where the standards have to be lowered.

Demaryius Thomas WR | DEN

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10/23/17 4:38pm

Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas was held to two catches for nine yards in the shutout loss versus San Diego. This was a situation where owners were optimistic that Thomas could have a big game. It did not come to pass and the Broncos were shutout in a 21-0 loss. Thomas is still one of the best WR in the NFL so he should be owned in the vast majority of leagues.

Devontae Booker RB | DEN

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Denver Broncos running back Devontae Booker rushed twice for six yards with three catches for 22 yards in Week 7. We continue to wait for Booker to make a move to become fantasy relevant but he has yet to do it. Perhaps it will develop at some point but until then, he is hard to start.

Jamaal Charles RB | DEN

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Denver Broncos running back Jamaal Charles rushed four times for two yards while recording four catches for 20 yards. The production is disappointing but the part that might jump out to his owners is the eight touches after hearing this week that the plan had been to get Charles more involved. Charles continues to have appealing upside if he can take over the lead back role but until then it will probably be frustrating to try to trust him in fantasy.

Trevor Siemian QB | DEN

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10/23/17 4:38pm

Denver Broncos quarterback Trevor Siemian went 25/35 for 207 yards and an interception versus San Diego. Most of the completions were of the short variety with a heavy emphasis on running backs and the tight end A.J. Derby . In fantasy terms, this was a very poor effort that should have his owners concerned. Making the offense even less effective, the running game was mostly stuffed as well. The next two games are dangerous as there is a solid chance they will be behind and faced with strong defenses against Kansas City and Philadelphia.

Joe Flacco QB | BAL

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Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco went 27/39 for 186 yards with a single passing touchdown versus Minnesota. The lone passing touchdown came on the last play of the game while trailing by 15 points to partialy saved his owners from an even worse output. At this point, the Ravens receivers are banged up, their running game is inefficient at times and Flacco is also struggling. For Ravens fans, the lone offensive bright spot is Justin Tucker .

Alex Collins RB | BAL

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Baltimore Ravens running back Alex Collins rushed 10 times for 30 yards versus Minnesota in Week 7. The three yards per carry average is subpar and the complete lack of role catching passes really hurts his value. Collins has had most of the high average games this season so perhaps he is most deserving of a qualifier that the Vikings are a tough defense. It is becoming hard to keep recommending most of the Baltimore offensive players outside of Justin Tucker .

Javorius Allen RB | BAL

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Baltimore Ravens running back Javorius Allen rushed eight times for 20 yards in Week 7 versus Minnesota. He also caught a game-high eight passes for 29 yards. The 14 touches is a decent total but the combined 49 yards makes it a poor effort in standard scoring. Baltimore has struggled repeatedly this season to make consistent offensive progress. To be honest, the only Raven who was much of a fantasy asset this week was the placekicker Justin Tucker .

Benjamin Watson TE | BAL

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10/23/17 4:38pm

Baltimore Ravens tight end Benjamin Watson produced five catches for 38 yards in Week 7. The receiving yardage was a team-high for the week. In a PPR format, this is a mediocre point total. In standard, it is pretty bad. Watson still has potential but the offense as a whole is not clicking and it is dragging down the fantasy value of most Ravens.

Ted Ginn WR | NO

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10/23/17 4:38pm

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Ted Ginn Jr. had an atypical game in Week 7, but it was a good one for fantasy owners. Rather than being used as a deep threat, Ginn was kept busy with seven targets and secured all of them for a total of 141 yards. He had a long of 47 yards, but didn't find the end zone this week. Ginn once again took advantage of Willie Snead 's absence and could keep increasing his role in the offense if he can gain Drew Brees ' confidence.

Michael Thomas WR | NO

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New Orleans wide receiver Michael Thomas saw a team high in targets once again, pulling down seven of those 11 looks for 82 yards. Thomas was kept out of the end zone, but he still provided solid value for fantasy owners, especially in any league counting points per reception. Thomas is as safe a WR play as you can get in the Saints' high-volume pass offense.

Alvin Kamara RB | NO

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New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara secured five passes for 50 yards and 57 more yards on the ground in Week 7. It's the first time the rookie has gone over 100 total yards in a game in his brief NFL career. Kamara is still playing behind Mark Ingram in the offense, but will continue to maintain a comfortable floor in PPR leagues. He now has a tremendous 6.3 yards per carry average and could see a huge boost in value should Mark Ingram suffer injury, making him worth owning in nearly all formats.

Mark Ingram RB | NO

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10/23/17 4:38pm

New Orleans Saints running back Mark Ingram is suddenly revived since the Adrian Peterson trade. He came through with a second straight 100-yard rushing effort and another touchdown. All told, Ingram posted 105 rushing yards and five receiving yards on four catches. Even better, he's carried the ball 47 times in the last two contests. He has suddenly thrust himself into the top tier of running backs and should be started each week.

Drew Brees QB | NO

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New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees struggled early on, but rebounded nicely to post his second 300-yard game of the season in Week 7. Brees completed 27 of 38 passes for 331 yards against a banged-up Packers secondary. He threw two picks in the first half, but came back with a touchdown pass in the third quarter and a QB sneak for a one-yard TD in the fourth quarter to put the game away. Brees will have a much tougher task next week against a Bears team that kept Carolina out of the end zone completely this week. He is still a QB1 in all formats.

Ben Roethlisberger QB | PIT

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Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger turned in a steady performance in Week 7 against the Cincinnati Bengals. Roethlisberger completed 14-of-24 passes for 224 yards, two touchdowns, and most importantly, no interceptions. It was a decent performance against a tough Bengals secondary for the veteran quarterback, who has been struggling for most of the season. The Steelers have now limited his pass attempts for two straight weeks while leaning heavily on the run. It appears that Big Ben's days as a QB1 are over. He draws another tough matchup against the Detroit Lions in Week 8.

Kenny Stills WR | MIA

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10/23/17 4:38pm

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Kenny Stills played a big part in Miami's comeback victory against the Jets. Stills scored two touchdowns, both coming in the fourth quarter. He finished with 85 yards on six receptions, both season highs. It's an encouraging sign that he did his best work with Matt Moore at the helm, as he figures to be the starting QB for the foreseeable future with Jay Cutler believed to have suffered broken ribs. Stills also benefited from DeVante Parker 's absence, but is still a high-upside WR3 in standard leagues regardless.

Jarvis Landry WR | MIA

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Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jarvis Landry is becoming a touchdown machine. After scoring just four TD all last year, Landry has now scored in three straight. All told, he secured seven receptions for 93 yards in Week 7. Landry has caught at least five passes in every game this season. He will be adjusting a "new" quarterback in Matt Moore next week, although he has been catching passes from Moore far longer than Jay Cutler in his career. He's off to the best start of his career and should be an every-week start in PPR leagues.

Davante Adams WR | GB

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10/23/17 4:38pm

Davante Adams caught two passes for 12 yards in Week 7 against New Orleans. The entire Green Bay passing game struggled with Brett Hundley under center as they threw for only 87 yards. Adams looked to be the receiver whose production would be most resistant to losing Aaron Rodgers , but if Hundley continues struggling to this degree his value will tank. The blame does not lie entirely with Hundley. Green Bay has some the least imaginative route combinations in the league. Green Bay has been able to excel regardless on account of the brilliance of Rodgers, but they will need to make an effort to actually scheme some receivers open instead of leaving them on an island. Green Bay has a bye in Week 8, so they will have an opportunity to try and make some fixes. At the time being, Adams' fantasy value is in serious danger.

Ty Montgomery RB | GB

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10/23/17 4:38pm

Ty Montgomery ran for six yards on four carries in Week 7 against New Orleans. He added one catch for nine yards. Montgomery has lost his starting spot to rookie running back Aaron Jones . Jones took the lion's share of the touches over the course of the game and was more effective than Montgomery with the ball in his hands. Add in the overall moribund way the offense looked in the absence of Aaron Rodgers and it seems like there is no way that Montgomery has any business being in a starting lineup unless something changes. He is basically a handcuff to Jones at this point. Montgomery could be a useful weapon in the passing game as he would create a mismatch whenever he is covered by a linebacker, but there was no indication that Green Bay had any plans to try and feature him that way. Montgomery should still be rostered, but you should avoid starting him in anything but the most desperate circumstances.

Aaron Jones RB | GB

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Aaron Jones ran for 131 yards on 17 carries with a touchdown in Week 7 against New Orleans. Jones surprisingly came out as the starter for Green Bay and out carried Ty Montgomery 17 carries to four over the course of the game. Jones was the only Green Bay Packer who was able to do anything productive on offense. He was explosive, has some big plays, and looked far more effective than Montgomery running the ball. It is clear that Jones is likely to be the feature back in Green Bay going forward. As their offense transitions to a more run heavy approach, Jones value should skyrocket. He has a bye next week, but going forward you should view Jones as a low-end RB1.

Jordy Nelson WR | GB

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Jordy Nelson caught one pass for 13 yards in Week 7 against New Orleans. Green Bay's entire passing attack was abysmal as they only threw for 87 yards as a team. Nelson's value was going to take a hit without Rodgers, but to see it crater like this is a bit surprising. Green Bay did not do anything innovative to help Nelson get open and Hundley seemed incapable of getting him the ball. Green Bay's passing attack has been reliant on playmaking by Aaron Rodgers and it is currently unclear how they expect Brett Hundley to succeed in this offensive scheme. Until they figure something out, Nelson should be viewed with some caution. Green Bay has a bye week in Week 8, so there is some hope they may be able to figure something out, but if nothing changes Nelson could wind up being a flex play at best. Don't abandon all hope yet, but things look very grim for Nelson.

Brett Hundley QB | GB

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Brett Hundley had a disappointing first start in Week 7 against New Orleans. He had 87 yards on 12-for-25 passing with no touchdowns and an interception. He added 44 yards rushing with a touchdown. Green Bay's play calling was very conservative as they called few passing plays over the course of the game. When they did pass, it was usually very short, which further limited the amount of production Hundley was able to have. This caution was disappointing. Hundley has been in their system for a while now and there was hope that Green Bay would give Hundley some chances. Making the situation tougher was that Green Bay didn't do much to help their receivers get open. Aaron Rodgers has been able to improvise and throw the receivers open, but he may be the only one in the NFL capable of accomplishing that. It would have helped Hundley if they called more crossing routes. Hundley did show some potential with his legs, but until Green Bay shows that they are willing to give the keys to Hundley and let him air it out a bit, Hundley will not be a viable fantasy option.

Corey Seager SS | LAD

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10/23/17 4:38pm

Corey Seager took batting practice Sunday in anticipation of his return to action in Game 1 of the World Series on Tuesday. Seager wasn't on the NLCS roster due to a back sprain, but will be re-instated for the World Series. He's returned to full baseball activities and will likely slot back into his regular hitting position of second in the lineup.

David Njoku TE | CLE

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Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku led his team in receiving during Week 7. The rookie tight end caught two passes for 58 yards as the Browns lost to the Tennessee Titans 12-9. Njoku also drew an end zone target, which was uncatchable, in the game. The rookie has shown elite athleticism this season but his team's poor quarterback play has severely limited his weekly upside. Njoku has emerged as one of Cleveland's preferred red zone targets this year but, unfortunately, the team hasn't been making very many trips to the red zone. He will look to score his fourth touchdown of the year in Week 8 against the Minnesota Vikings.

Cameron Brate TE | TB

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Cameron Brate saw his touchdown streak of four straight games come to an end this Sunday vs the Bills. Brate was overshadowed at the tight end position, by rookie O.J. Howard , who had a massive day. Brate ended the game with six receptions on nine targets for 60 yards and no touchdowns. Fantasy owners shouldn't panic, as Brate has shown himself to be one of the more trusted and more reliable targets for quarterback Jameis Winston . Brate will face two division opponents in the next two weeks.

Josh McCown QB | NYJ

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New York Jets quarterback Josh McCown had Gang Green off to a fantastic start in Sunday's matchup with the Miami Dolphins, throwing two early touchdowns. The good fortunes faded, however, and the Jets offense largely went stale throughout the second half. On the day, McCown completed 17 passes on 27 attempts for three touchdowns and one interception. Not a bad stat line -; but the interception came at the worst possible time. With less than a minute on the clock in a tied game, deep in Jets territory, McCown threw an absolutely terrible interception that automatically had the Dolphins within field goal range, hence the 31-28 loss. McCown has a difficult matchup with the Atlanta Falcons in Week 8, but will be on the QB2 streaming radar regardless.

DeSean Jackson WR | TB

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10/23/17 4:38pm

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver DeSean Jackson had very modest numbers in the Bucs Week 7 loss to the Bills. Coming into this game, the expectations weren't that high for Jackson, since the Bills defense is among the best in the league, and there were health concerns with quarterback Jameis Winston . Jackson ended the day with five receptions on eight targets for 73 yards and no touchdowns. His usual big play potential was limited by the Bills secondary, but fantasy owners should continue to have faith in him as the season goes on. They face two divisional opponents in the next two weeks.

Austin Seferian-Jenkins TE | NYJ

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New York Jets tight end Austin Seferian-Jenkins has been a bright spot at an otherwise barren fantasy position, and his arrow continued trending upward in a 31-28 loss to the Miami Dolphins in Week 7. ASJ saw five targets in defeat, tied for a team-high with running back Matt Forte and wide receiver Robby Anderson , turning them into three catches for 21 yards and a touchdown. It was a quiet day for Seferian-Jenkins overall, not seeing as many looks as one would have thought against a defense allowing a ton of fantasy points to opposing tight ends, but he still found a way into the endzone as one of quarterback's Josh McCown 's favorite targets. ASJ has a more difficult Week 8 matchup in the Atlanta Falcons, but he's still a TE1 option regardless.

Mike Evans WR | TB

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers top wide receiver Mike Evans had a successful day, despite facing a tough defense on the road. He ended the day with seven receptions on 10 targets for 88 yards and one touchdown. Fantasy owners should be happy with the numbers he put up today, considering the Bills have one of the best pass defenses in the league. Evans is a PPR machine, so seeing the 10 targets a game is a very encouraging sign, considering there were health concerns with Jameis Winston coming into this game. He faces two divisional opponents in the next two weeks.

Matt Forte RB | NYJ

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10/23/17 4:38pm

Heading into Week 7, the fantasy community was wondering how the New York Jets would split their backfield touches with running back Bilal Powell returning from injury, joining fellow running back Matt Forte at full health. From what we saw on Sunday, the workload will be near even -; and that's not great news for Forte. In a 31-28 loss, he turned seven carries into 41 yards while catching five passes (on five targets) for another 41 yards. Forte out-touched Powell 12-11 on Sunday, but was outgained 83-82 in total yardage. Rookie running back Elijah McGuire was an afterthought, only seeing three carries. Moving forward, it will be difficult to trust either Forte or Powell as anything more than decent FLEX options.

Bilal Powell RB | NYJ

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New York Jets running back Bilal Powell missed Week 6 with a calf strain, but returned with a solid day in Week 7's loss to the Miami Dolphins. Powell carried the rock nine times for 43 yards, adding another two catches for 40 yards with a long of 31. On the day overall, Powell was out-touched 12-11 by Forte, but did finished with one more yard. If we're going to be seeing the nearly split workload we saw today in the Jets backfield, expectations should remain tempered going forward. Both Forte and Powell would be nice players to count on if either saw the majority of the work. But as of now it would seem we're going to be seeing about as close to a split load as possible.

Jermaine Kearse WR | NYJ

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10/23/17 4:38pm

New York Jets wide receiver Jermaine Kearse has had an up-and-down season thus far, often alternating fantastic games with fantasy duds. Week 7's 31-28 loss to the Miami Dolphins wasn't his best day, but he did score a touchdown. In fact, that touchdown was his only catch of the day -; an early first quarter strike from Josh McCown for 29 yards. The score was Kearse's fourth of the season. After serving as a nice surprise source of production early this season, Kearse has tailed off -; especially since the return of tight end Austin Seferian-Jenkins . Kearse is clearly the third option in the Jets passing game, behind Seferian-Jenkins and wide receiver Robby Anderson (he might even be fourth, with the combination of running backs Matt Forte and Bilal Powell ahead of him as well). He simply can't be trusted as a week-to-week source of production, but he does make for a nice cheap option in best-ball scoring formats.

Robby Anderson WR | NYJ

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10/23/17 4:38pm

New York Jets second-year wide receiver Robby Anderson hasn't had the most consistent season thus far, but over the last two weeks things have been looking good for him. In a Week 6 loss to the New England Patriots, Anderson saw a whopping team-high 12 targets (turning them into four catches for 76 yards). In Week 7 against the Miami Dolphins, Anderson only saw five targets -; but it tied for the team lead with tight end Austin Seferian-Jenkins and running back Matt Forte . He turned those targets into three catches for 35 yards and a touchdown, though, his second trip to pay dirt this season. With a difficult matchup in Week 8 against the Atlanta Falcons, Anderson is, at best, a desperate FLEX option.

Doug Martin RB | TB

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10/23/17 4:38pm

Tampa Bay Buccaneers top running back Doug Martin had little to no impact in Sunday's loss to Buffalo. Coming into this game, it was bound to be a tough matchup, as the Bills have one of the betters defenses in the league. Martin finished with 49 rushing yards on 20 carries and no touchdowns. Martin came into this game with a touchdown in two consecutive weeks, and was not able to continue the streak. Martin faces two division opponents in the next two weeks, which always prove to be difficult.

Kyle Rudolph TE | MIN

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10/23/17 4:38pm

Kyle Rudolph caught five passes for 43 yards as the Vikings cruised to a 24-9 win over the Ravens. Rudolph was targeted seven times, second on the team, in the game and continues to be someone quarterback Case Keenum can lean on. But the Vikings prefer to deploy a conservative offensive game plan around the running game that makes Rudolph culpable of some poor fantasy stat lines. He still is one of the most talented receivers at his position and is a threat to catch a touchdown every week.

Jarius Wright WR | MIN

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10/23/17 4:38pm

Jarius Wright caught three passes for 54 yards as the Vikings beat the Ravens 24-9. Wright made the biggest splash in the passing game, catching a 30-yard pass in an otherwise run-dominant offensive performance. Wright is seeing opportunities due to the injury to receiver Stefon Diggs and made the most of it this week. Diggs is close to returning so Wright should not be considered a streamable option at this time.

Ed Dickson TE | CAR

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10/23/17 4:38pm

Ed Dickson caught only three passes for 18 yards as the Panthers offense stalled in losing to the Bears 17-3. Dickson enjoyed some strong fantasy stat lines for a few weeks but has come crashing back to earth. Dickson was targeted five times in the game and some of the attempts were for some possible big gains. But the Bears defenders deflected a couple of those passes and Dickson is stuck with a poor fantasy stat line. Dickson has sleeper appeal but can't be trusted on a week-to-week basis.

Duke Johnson RB | CLE

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10/23/17 4:38pm

Cleveland Browns running back Duke Johnson turned in another solid game on Sunday against the Tennessee Titans. Johnson rushed seven times for 26 yards and added six catches for 45 yards through the air. It was yet another week where Johnson was the Browns' top offensive player. He has been one of the few bright spots in what has been a dismal first seven games for the Browns. Johnson leads the Browns with 32 receptions and 314 receiving yards. As good as Johnson is, the fact he is the team's leading receiver is a pretty big indictment against the Browns' receiving corps this year. Johnson will take on the Minnesota Vikings in London in Week 8.

Zach Miller TE | CHI

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10/23/17 4:38pm

Zach Miller hauled in only two passes for 29 yards as the Bears defense dominated the Panthers to win 17-3. Miller had scored the past two weeks and appeared to be rookie quarterback Mitch Trubisky 's preferred target but Trubisky attempted only seven passes in the game. At least there is solace that half of Trubisky's completions were to Miller but the passing game doesn't scare anyone. In fact, it's non-existent. It's hard to trust Miller on a team that prioritizes the running game and playing defense as recipes for victory.

Curtis Samuel WR | CAR

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10/23/17 4:38pm

Curtis Samuel caught one pass for 20 yards as the Panthers fell to the Bears 17-3. Samuel would like to have back his fumble on a pitch toss from quarterback Cam Newton that resulted in a 76-yard recovery for a touchdown by Bears' safety Eddie Jackson in the first half. Samuel has the potential but a preseason hamstring injury and the tendency to commit rookie mistakes keeps him on the outside looking in on the Panthers offense. Samuel is not a fantasy option at this time.

Jameis Winston QB | TB

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10/23/17 4:38pm

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston had a successful fantasy day, despite losing to the Bills. Coming into this week, there was uncertainty surrounding the health of Winston, after he suffered a shoulder injury in last week's game vs Arizona. The injury seemed to have no impact on him today, as he threw for 384 yards, three touchdowns and one interception. Winston also completed 72% of his passes, and his fantasy owners should be encouraged moving forward. The team on the field may not be winning games, but he is putting up solid fantasy numbers.

Keelan Cole WR | JAX

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10/23/17 4:38pm

Keelan Cole caught two passes, including a 52-yard bomb from quarterback Blake Bortles as the Jaguars coasted to a 27-0 win over the Colts. Cole was targeted three times and joined in the fun as Bortles passed for 330 yards. Cole performed well in the preseason but has not been able to earn significant playing time this season. Cole is another weapon the Jaguars can deploy when they decide to open up the passing game. Cole, however, is not fantasy viable right now.

Eric Decker WR | TEN

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10/23/17 4:38pm

After posting seven catches for 88 yards in Week 6, Tennessee Titans wide receiver Eric Decker was held to zero receptions on only two targets. The offense struggled mightily in this favorable matchup, scoring only four field goals in the game. It is now clear that Decker is likely not going to be consistent enough on a weekly basis to be counted on for fantasy owners going forward.

Marqise Lee WR | JAX

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10/23/17 4:38pm

Marqise Lee caught four passes for 72 yards, including a big-time 45-yard catch in the Jaguars 27-0 blowout win. Everything in the Jaguars offense was clicking against the Colts and Lee made the most of his six targets. The future fantasy value of Lee is tied completely to quarterback Blake Bortles and the Jaguars coaching staff's willingness to challenge the opposing defense down the field. There's no question Lee possesses the most talent among the team's wide receivers but could continue to disappoint in the land of fantasy in the near future.

Marcedes Lewis TE | JAX

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10/23/17 4:38pm

Marcedes Lewis caught two passes for 29 yards, including a touchdown in the corner of the end zone as the Jaguars beat the Colts 27-0. Lewis used his size to make an excellent jump-ball catch on a fade pass and also added a 24-yard reception. Lewis is as boom-or-bust as it gets, a touchdown-dependent tight end fantasy option. He lacks the targets to trust moving forward but a strong performance from quarterback Blake Bortles could help Lewis' value in the coming weeks.

Rishard Matthews WR | TEN

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10/23/17 4:38pm

Despite the favorable matchup, Rishard Matthews was held to only three receptions for 40 yards as the Tennessee Titans were unable to find the end zone in their 12-9 win over the Cleveland Browns. Quarterback Marcus Mariota was obviously still limited by his hamstring injury, and it was very evident in the overall execution of the offense. Tennessee gets a bye in Week 8 to rest up the injured players, but Matthews owners should keep an eye out for the possible return of wide receiver Corey Davis in Week 9.

Chris Ivory RB | JAX

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10/23/17 4:38pm

Chris Ivory racked up 47 rushing yards and one touchdown as the Jaguars blanked the Colts 27-0. Ivory was in line for a heavier workload due to the ankle injury to Leonard Fournette but was usurped by a breakout performance from T.J. Yeldon . Ivory led the team with 17 carries and was on the field in the red zone but was overshadowed by 122 yards on only nine carries from Yeldon. Ivory is no longer an every-down back and look for him to continue to be deployed as a bruising backup whether Fournette is healthy or not.

Week 14 is here and that means all FantasyDraft users have a chance to enter and win the T.Y. Hilton Experience. For just $3, you can can take home this great prize, but in order to do so you gotta have the best lineup.

Of course, no lineup is complete without a couple of punt plays, because saving salary allows you to squeeze in an extra stud or two. Here are the top punt plays for Week 14 in NFL DFS.

Quarterback

Tyrod Taylor, Bills ($10,600)

The AFC Playoff race is extremely tight, and the 6-6 Buffalo Bills are right in the thick of things. With just four weeks left in the regular season, every game matters.

Quarterback (QB) Tyrod Taylor has picked a great time to heat up, ranking as the 12th-best QB over the last three weeks. He has 21.63 fantasy points per game in that span, so it’s no coincidence the Bills offense as a whole ranks ninth overall in total yards during that stretch. Taylor has also found a connection with Sammy Watkins, connecting with him 12 times for 306 yards and three touchdowns in those three contests. The yardage is fourth among all wide receivers (WR) since Week 11.

Week 14 gives DFS players an opportunity to capitalize on Buffalo’s hot streak when they travel to Philadelphia to take on an Eagles team that has allowed the second-most points to opposing QBs over the last seven weeks.

Running Back

James Starks, Packers ($8,400)

To say the Green Bay backfield has been a mess would be an understatement. Coach Mike McCarthy has yet to stick with one lead back, as he’s shifted back and forth from Eddie Lacy to James Starks all season long. Even John Crockett (who?) was given carries last week with Lacy on the sidelines. It was later learned that Lacy missed curfew Wednesday, which led to his benching.

I expect Lacy to again be the favored running back (RB) this week, but Starks has always mixed in regardless of Lacy’s volume. Starks’ involvement in the passing game keeps him relevant and he hasn’t had less than seven carries in a game since Week 8.

The Cowboys have been decent against RBs this season, but I see Starks’ floor at 10-11 touches this week. He also leads the team in red zone carries (12, to Lacy’s and John Kuhn‘s 11), so a TD is not out of the question either.

Wide Receiver

Torrey Smith, 49ers ($6,900)

I know, I know — you’re all gonna call me crazy for this one. But before you have me committed, let’s take a look at the numbers:

• Smith is third in the NFL with 28.6 yards per catch in the four games since Blaine Gabbert took over as QB for the 49ers.
• SF’s opponent this week, the Cleveland Browns, allow the MOST yards per catch in the NFL at 12.9 per reception. Over the last three weeks, that number gets even higher at 14.2 yards per grab.
• The Browns have allowed the sixth-most points to opposing WRs in 2015.

Torrey Smith won’t be a popular pick here, but he’s developed a rapport with Gabbert and the matchup is a good one. You could do a lot worse at $900 over the minimum.

Tight End

Will Tye, Giants ($5,500)

Tight end (TE) is always a great place to punt and this week is no different with Giants TE Will Tye.

Larry Donnell is out for the season with a neck injury, which has left the rookie out of Stony Brook as Eli Manning‘s top option at the position.

Fantasy wise, Tye hasn’t disappointed, catching 14 passes for 200 yards over his last three games. He hasn’t found pay dirt yet, but that first TD could come this Monday night when the G-Men take on the Miami Dolphins. The Dolphins have been stingy against TEs this season, but Giants’ WR Rueben Randle has been cited for laziness of late, and that should give Tye a bigger opportunity to secure targets from Manning.

With an 11.33-fantasy point average over his last three games, the Giants’ unquestioned top TE option is worth rostering as a punt play in Week 14.

Defense/Special Teams

Detroit Lions ($5,300)

They’re no juggernaut, but the Lions have a great matchup this week versus the incredibly bad St. Louis Rams.

The Rams are averaging a microscopic 7.7 points over their last three games and simply cannot get anything going on offense. Teams have stacked the box against Todd Gurley, daring their QBs to pass the ball, which they’ve yet to do successfully pretty much all season long.

The Lions D/ST is ranked 21st on the season, but they have started pressuring QBs more in recent games. Their 10 sacks over the last three weeks ranks second in the league and they’ve forced five fumbles during that span as well.

There are better defenses you can play in Week 14, but if you wanna save some cash, rostering the Lions is a good way to do so while still giving yourself an opportunity for upside.