Hayden Winks just dropped his Week 7 fantasy football rankings and he is *way* higher on a few guys than the general consensus, with Woody Marks of the Texans making one of the biggest leaps we’ve seen. This isn’t just about a few points here or there, we’re talking about major shifts that could swing your matchup this week.
Higbee’s Big Week Is Here and You Can’t Ignore It
Let’s start with Tyler Higbee, the Rams tight end. Winks has him ranked a full 7 spots higher than Yahoo’s consensus, slotting him in at TE7. Why the massive jump? Davante Adams, yeah, *that* Adams, is out for about ten weeks, basically the whole regular season. On top of that, Terrance Ferguson isn’t back from his ankle injury until Week 8 at the earliest. Higbee has been quietly putting in work, ranking as the TE10 on TE9 usage over the last month. He even played 31-of-38 routes and snagged four receptions last week, even with Adams and Puka Nacua healthy. Remember Week 3? Higbee was the TE7 on TE3 usage without Nacua and Ferguson. The Raiders, his opponent, are bleeding points to tight ends, giving up the sixth-most in the league. Plus, the Rams have one of the highest team totals this week at 26.5 points, and they are super thin at wide receiver. This is a setup for Higbee to absolutely smash.
Woody Marks Is the RB Sleeper Everyone Needs to See
Now, let’s talk about Woody Marks, the Texans running back. Winks is calling a massive shot here, putting Marks at RB10, a full 11 spots higher than the Yahoo consensus. Why the huge difference? Jawhar Jordan just got placed on injured reserve, clearing up that backfield. Without David Montgomery, Marks has been an RB11 and RB19 in expected half PPR points over the last two games. Yeah, the offensive line is a bit worrisome, but he’s still finishing as a low-end RB2. The Texans are projected to pass more, but Marks gets involved there too, sitting at RB29 in receptions per game. He’s also the favorite for goal-line carries while Montgomery is sidelined. This week, he’s not facing the Titans or Jaguars’ defensive lines, which is a huge plus. The Giants are 12th in half PPR points allowed to RBs, but they’re 7th against RBs through the air compared to 16th against the run. They’ve been giving up strong receiving lines recently, like Alvin Kamara’s RB9 finish on 35 receiving yards and a score in Week 6. Houston is projected for 26.25 points as 10-point home favorites. Marks is set up for a huge week.
Dobbins Is Back to His Old Self, Don’t Miss Out
Finally, J.K. Dobbins of the Broncos. Winks has him 5 spots higher than consensus at RB20, and for good reason. Ever since Sean Payton started calling plays again, Dobbins has been the RB16 in back-to-back weeks, on RB14 and RB16 usage. The dude has scored on a run inside the 5-yard line in both of those games. Before Payton, he wasn’t even a top-36 RB finisher! Dobbins is now projecting for around 15 carries, making him a solid RB3 or FLEX option depending on the matchup. RJ Harvey will still get some of the receiving work, but Dobbins is clearly the guy on the ground.
You’ve got until kickoff to adjust your lineups. These rankings from Hayden Winks are telling us some crucial stories about who to trust this week. Make sure you check back on those weekly rankings pages right up until Sunday morning. Good luck with your Week 7 matchups, let’s go get those wins!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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