Jaylen Waddle is frustrating us all with his fantasy numbers this season, scoring 6.4 PPR points or less in four of his six games, including two straight against the Chargers and our very own Seahawks. He’s only got one touchdown on the year, and we all know Bo Nix is struggling. But Week 7 against Arizona might just be the breakout we’ve been waiting for.
Trusting the Matchup, Not the Player
Let’s be real, Waddle’s performance has been rough. Two games in a row where he’s basically been a non-factor, and one of those was against the Emerald City’s finest defense! No guarantee he delivers a solid stat line given how bad Nix has played, but sometimes, you just gotta trust the matchup. The Cardinals are ranked No. 10 in most Fantasy points allowed to opposing receivers. Think about this: they’ve already allowed eight receivers to score at least 12.4 PPR points this season, with one hitting that mark in *each* of their six games. And the kicker? Arizona is No. 2 in the entire NFL for most touchdowns allowed to receivers, with a whopping 10 already. After Waddle got locked up by our guys, he’s walking into a fantasy goldmine. It’s time for him to eat.
Other WRs Heating Up for Week 7
Even outside the Emerald City, some guys are catching fire in Week 7. You gotta look at Luther Burden III from Chicago. He and Caleb Williams finally had a good game in Week 6, putting up eight catches for 95 yards on eight targets against Atlanta. We’re expecting another solid outing for Burden against New England. This dude has seen at least six targets in five straight games and has scored at least 11.4 PPR points in three of his past four. Plus, the Patriots have allowed six receivers to score at least 13 PPR points this season. Keep him in your lineup, for sure.
Then there’s DK Metcalf over in Pittsburgh, and his teammate Bernard. These guys balled out in Week 6 against Tampa Bay, with Metcalf snatching 11 catches for 93 yards on 15 targets, and Bernard snagging 11 catches for 87 yards and a touchdown on 12 targets. You absolutely have to start both of them as No. 2 Fantasy receivers against the Saints. New Orleans has let six receivers score at least 13.4 PPR points this season, including Drake London and Jahan Dotson doing it in the *same game* back in Week 4. Metcalf has scored at least 12.1 PPR points in three of his past four games, and Bernard has been even better with at least 14.4 PPR points. They’re both primed for more big numbers.
We’re all watching to see if this is the week Waddle finally explodes and reminds us what he can do, especially after being shut down by our Hawks. Can he finally capitalize on a defense that’s practically handing out touchdowns like candy in Week 7? We’ll find out!
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Originally reported by CBS Sports.
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