Welcome to week 7 of the 2021 NFL season (A.K.A – “Bye”Pocalypse). With six teams off in week 7 we are without high powered offenses and DFS studs. Fortunately, there are still options that we can use to create our week 7 DraftKings GPP and cash lineups.
Now, let’s get to our DraftKings NFL Week 7 Picks for the Sunday Main Slate.
Top Stack
Kansas City Chiefs (-5.5) @ Tennessee Titans 57.5 O/U
Patrick Mahomes (QB) Kansas City Chiefs ($8,400)
Although the Chiefs sit dead last in the AFC West with a 3-3 record, Patrick Mahomes has been a model of consistency, averaging 29 DKFP/GM through six games. On the year, he ranks in the top five in total passing yards (1,887), passing yards per game (314.5), and passing touchdowns (18).
This week he gets a glorious matchup with a Tennessee Titans defense that has allowed the 8th most passing yards per game (276.3) and the 6th most DKFP/GM (22.2) to opposing quarterbacks. With a high projected game total and a game environment that is expected to be a back-and-forth affair, I feel comfortable locking in Mahomes at quarterback in cash contests even at his hefty price tag in week 7.
Tyreek Hill (WR) Kansas City ($8,600)
Tyreek Hill (quadriceps) is currently questionable, so be sure to monitor the injury reports before kickoff on Sunday. I am not too concerned as he was questionable with the same injury last week versus the Washington Football Team and ended up catching nine of twelve targets for 76 yards and a touchdown, finishing the game with 22 DKFP respectfully. Much like last year, Hill has been electric through six games this season. He ranks in the top ten amongst wide receivers in target share (28%), receiving yards (592), touchdowns (5), yards after the catch (194), and receptions (46). This week he gets a glorious matchup with a Tennessee Titans defense that has allowed the most DKFP/GM to opposing wide receivers.
Bring It Back With
Derrick Henry (RB) Tennessee Titans ($9,200)
Derrick Henry is the highest-priced running back this week on DraftKings, and for a good reason. The “King” has rushed for a league-leading 783 yards and scored ten touchdowns. It’s also very encouraging that he has averaged three passing targets per game and has hit a ceiling of six receptions back in week two against the Seattle Seahawks. We all know what Henry is capable of, evidenced by his 31 DKFP/GM this season. This week, he should be in line for another big game against a Kansas City Chiefs defense that has allowed the sixth-most rushing yards/GM (133) and the ninth most DKFP/GM (27) to opposing running backs this season.
Tight End
Cole Kmet Chicago Bears ($3,000)
Cole Kmet may not be the sexiest name when scrolling down the tight end list on DraftKings, but he’s only $3,000 this week, which allows us the luxury of rostering the studs from the Kansas City Chiefs and Tennessee Titans game. He is averaging four targets per game on the year, owns a 17% target share (11th amongst tight ends), and has 227 air yards (12th amongst tight ends).
This week he faces a Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense that has allowed the ninth most DKFP/GM to opposing tight ends. Also, fellow tight end Jimmy Graham was just placed on the Covid 19 list, making him iffy to play Sunday. If he doesn’t suit up, that will surely increase Kmet’s snap share. In a game where the Bears should be trailing, I like Cole Kmet’s chances of finally finding the endzone, which is all he really needs to do at his current price on DraftKings.
Defense
Philadelphia Eagles ($2,300)
This week the Philadelphia Eagles travel to sin city to take on the Las Vegas Raiders. The Raiders have allowed 17 sacks, which is the eighth-most in the NFL this season. Although the Eagles defense only has 11 sacks, they are only $2,300 on DraftKings this week. Predicting defensive touchdowns is nearly impossible, but we can make assumptions on pressure rates. And against an offensive line that has undoubtedly given up plenty of pressure, I am willing to take a gamble on a cheap Eagles defense with the hopes they can create havoc at the line of scrimmage, grab a few sacks, and hopefully some turnovers.
Good luck, and may your screens always be green for DraftKings NFL Week 7 contests.
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