Week 7’s NFL main slate is already a brutal one for fantasy players, with Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson ruled OUT with an ankle injury and Rams wideout Puka Nacua questionable due to a calf issue. This isn’t just a couple of dings, folks, this is a slate where offense is looking thin across the board, making those crucial Daily Fantasy picks tougher than ever.
The Week 7 Minefield: Low Totals and Big Injuries
Seriously, look at this schedule: we’ve got ten afternoon games kicking off, but the bye weeks and that early international game have trimmed things down. Four games clock in with an over/under of 42.5 points or lower. Think about that for a second! Only *one* game, Packers vs. Lions, even cracks the 50-point mark. This means you gotta be sharp, because points are gonna be at a premium. And it’s not just Jackson and Nacua. Names like Jahmyr Gibbs, Bijan Robinson, Amon-Ra St. Brown, Ja’Marr Chase, Brock Bowers, and Brock Purdy are all sitting up there as the highest-priced options. Are you gonna build around them and hope for the best, or is there a better way to find value?
McClure’s Million-Dollar Blueprint Just Dropped
This is where DFS millionaire Mike McClure comes in. The guy’s a legend, with over $2 million in career winnings, including two DraftKings Millionaire Maker ties for first and a FanDuel Million win. He uses this insane prediction model that simulates every single snap, factoring in matchups, trends, and yep, all those nasty injuries. He just locked in his top picks for this Week 7 main slate, and he’s got some absolute gems.
His top pick? San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey. Even at $8,700 on FanDuel and $7,600 on DraftKings, McClure sees him as an elite play this week. Think about it: the 49ers are without Mike Evans (ribs, Achilles) and Deebo Samuel (hamstring), who are *both* ruled out. That means more touches, more targets, more everything for CMC. Plus, he’s facing the Falcons, who have already given up the fifth-most receptions to opposing running backs this season. That’s a huge green light right there.
And here’s another one to chew on: New York Jets running back Braelon Allen. He’s a steal at $6,300 on FanDuel and $5,900 on DraftKings. Why? Because Breece Hall is listed as questionable with a quad injury. If Hall is out or limited, Allen is about to see an expanded role that could make him an absolute must-play.
Get the Rest of the Blueprint
This is just a taste, of course. McClure’s full picks and analysis, the stuff that’s won him millions, you can only see that at SportsLine. If you wanna navigate this tricky Week 7 slate and find those winning lineups, you know where to look. Don’t leave money on the table!
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Originally reported by CBS Sports.
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