Trying to lock in your Week 7 fantasy lineup feels like walking through a minefield right now, with four teams on bye and injuries piling up everywhere. It is a tough week, no doubt, and finding those reliable starters when big names are struggling? That is the difference between a W and a frustrating L. Luckily, Dave Richard just dropped his Week 7 PPR cheat sheet, and it is packed with the cold hard numbers we need to make those tricky start/sit calls.
Navigating The Week 7 Minefield: Trust The Numbers
This week is all about making smart choices. You have got teams on bye, key players nursing bumps and bruises, and some guys who just are not hitting their stride. Dave Richard’s sheet cuts through the noise with detailed matchup analysis and a killer 1-10 confidence scale for every relevant player. That number next to a player’s name is not some random projection, it is a direct shot of how confident he is that you should start them. The higher the number, the more you should be slamming that ‘start’ button. If you do not see a player listed, just do not even think about it this week. Simple.
Patriots vs. Bears: The Caleb Williams Conundrum
Thursday night gives us the New England Patriots heading to Chicago to face the Bears. Kickoff is at 8:15 pm ET, with the Bears favored by 3 and an over/under of 50.5. For the Patriots, Drake Maye comes in with a solid 8.4 confidence score, making him a strong consideration. Rhamondre Stevenson is also looking good at 7.2. A.J. Brown is another strong start with a 7.18, and Demario Douglas at 6.58 could be a decent flex play. Hunter Henry gets a 5.82, but TreVeyon Henderson (3.42), Kyle Williams (2.04), and Eli Raridon (2.42) are basically no-gos.
On the Bears side, Caleb Williams is the talk of the town, but his 6.7 confidence score is definitely a cause for concern for fantasy managers. D’Andre Swift, though, is looking spicy with a 7.65. Luther Burden III is a strong start at 7.05, and Rome Odunze is right there with him at 6.08. Roschon Johnson (4.8), Kalif Raymond (3.22), and Colston Loveland (6.4) are a bit riskier. As for defenses, the Bears DST clocks in at 5.4, just under the Patriots DST at 5.5.
Steelers vs. Saints: High Scores In The Big Easy?
Sunday morning at 9:30 am ET, the Pittsburgh Steelers roll into New Orleans, with the Saints getting 3.5 points and an over/under of 44.5. This game has some interesting plays. Aaron Rodgers for the Steelers gets a 6.8 confidence score, which is a bit of a head-scratcher. Jaylen Warren, however, is a definite start at 7.28. DK Metcalf comes in strong with a 7.1, and Germie Bernard is not far behind at 7.12. Rico Dowdle (3.2) is a hard pass.
For the Saints, Chris Olave is the clear star with an impressive 8.5 confidence score; you are starting him. Tyler Shough gets a 6.3, while Kendre Miller and Alvin Kamara are both looking like sits with 4.95 and 4.9 respectively. Devaughn Vele is a mid-range option at 6.48.
It is going to be a wild Week 7, with these numbers making or breaking your matchups. Are you ready to ride with Dave Richard’s confidence scores and snag that win?
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Originally reported by CBS Sports.
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