As Halloween quickly approaches, there is one team that continues to give casual and NFL DFS fans treats galore. That team is the Detroit Lions. From flea flickers to offensive linemen running routes, the Lion’s style of play is very entertaining to watch. Detroit has amassed over 40 points in consecutive games and leads the NFL in scoring with 30.2 per game. Can they keep it up in Week 7 at Minnesota? Stay tuned. Speaking of Week 7, another 10-game slate is on the horizon. DraftKings pricing is starting to get tight but do not worry. I have done the research to identify my top three cash and GPP plays at the skill positions, my top positional fade, and my top stacks to help YOU win big. Without further ado, time to get into the Week 7 DraftKings picks for the main slate.
Week 7 DraftKings Picks for the Main Slate
Quarterbacks
Jayden Daniels (QB – WAS): DK $7,600 vs. CAR (Cash)
Rookie sensation Jayden Daniels is on a tear to start his NFL career. In six career starts, Daniels has scored less than 20 DK points once (this is not a misprint). He is currently the 2024 QB3 behind Lamar Jackson and Baker Mayfield. For this week, Daniels draws a favorable matchup against Carolina. The Panthers allow the 10th most DK points to QBs (per Pro Football Reference). Washington are (-8.5) point home favorites with the highest implied team total of (30). Expect another top-five finish for Daniels.
Kirk Cousins (QB – ATL): DK $6,300 vs. SEA (Cash)
After a slow start to the season, it appears Kirk Cousins is starting to find his groove. Over the last two weeks, Cousins has averaged 25.5 DK points, 367 passing yards, and two and a half touchdowns per game. The Seahawks-Falcons matchup is tied for the second-highest over/under of (50.5). During the Seahawks’ three-game losing streak, opposing QBs have averaged 24 DK points, three top-12 finishes, and 250+ passing yards. I expect a lot of back and forth between both teams. Cousins should have no trouble reaching value off his DK salary.
Daniel Jones (QB – NYG): DK $5,400 vs. PHI (GPP)
This Sunday the Philadelphia Eagles and New York Football Giants meet for the first of two division games. For Daniel Jones, it is a bounce-back opportunity. Daniel Jones has a passer rating of 90.1 with 1,103 yards, five touchdowns, and two interceptions in five games versus the Eagles in his career (per statmuse.com). If Jones has a good game, Malik Nabers’ return will be a big reason why. Even though Philly’s defense is allowing the 11th fewest DK points to QBs, Jones has the ability to take over a game with his legs (per Pro Football Reference).
Patrick Mahomes (QB – KC): DK $7,000 at SF (Fade)
Kansas City is one of two teams left undefeated. With a Super Bowl rematch versus San Francisco coming up, I am not as excited for this game as others may be. Patrick Mahomes lost two of his key playmakers (Rashee Rice and Hollywood Brown) for the season due to injury. Mahomes has only thrown over 300 yards once. Furthermore, Mahomes has not scored over 20 DK points in over a year. With the Chiefs being (+1.5) road underdogs, I truly believe the 49ers are going to give Mahomes a hard time. For $100 more give me C.J. Stroud.
Check out all of our Week 7 Rankings: QB | RB | WR | TE | Flex
Running Backs
Kyren Williams (RB – LAR): DK $8,100 vs. LV (Cash)
With the Los Angeles Rams returning from their bye week, Kyren Williams should pick up right where he left off. Williams is currently the 2024 RB4 and faces a Raiders defense allowing the eighth most DK points to RBs (per Pro Football Reference). On the season Williams is playing on 85% of snaps, and receiving 22 touches per game. The Rams are (-6.5) point home favorites. This should be another spike week for Williams.
Jahmyr Gibbs (RB – DET): DK $6,900 at MIN (GPP)
The Detroit-Minnesota game is my favorite game on this slate. This has the makings of a heavyweight fight. Two really good teams battling for first place in the toughest division in football (NFC North). Jahmyr Gibbs has yet to have a ceiling game, but that changes this week. On paper, the Vikings give up the second-fewest DK points to RBs (per Pro Football Reference). Gibbs ranks third in rush success rate (53.3%) and Minnesota’s defense allows the second-highest rush success rate in the NFL at 31.4% (per Next Gen Stats). Vikings also blitz a lot which should allow Gibbs to receive plenty of dump-off passes. Absolutely love Gibbs as a leverage play.
Austin Ekeler (RB – WAS): DK $5,900 vs. CAR (Cash)
Brian Robinson is currently questionable for this matchup, but I like Austin Ekeler whether Robinson plays or not. Carolina’s run defense is still bad, giving up the most DK points to RBs with 34.9 per game (per Pro Football Reference). Ekeler, like Gibbs, has yet to have a spike week. I would not be surprised if Ekeler scored multiple touchdowns this Sunday. Take advantage of Ekeker’s price tag because this could be the last time we see him under 6K.
Jordan Mason (RB – SF): DK $7,600 vs. KC (Fade)
Last week before leaving the game at Seattle, Jordan Mason was on his way to having a big game. Mason had nine carries for 73 yards (eight yards per carry) and one reception for nine yards. It is amazing Mason will not be missing any time but this spot against Kansas City is not ideal. The Chiefs allow the least amount of DK points to RBs with 14.4 (per Pro Football Reference). For $600 more DK, I would rather pay all the way up for Saquon Barkley.
Wide Receivers
Justin Jefferson (WR – MIN): DK $8,500 vs. DET (Cash)
The best receiver in football will be playing in one of his better matchups this week. Although Detroit has an improved secondary, Justin Jefferson is inevitable. Justin Jefferson has had 62 catches for 1,073 yards and has scored three touchdowns in eight games versus the Lions in his career (per statmuse.com). Detroit for schedule adjusted is allowing the eighth-most DK points to WRs (per Pro Football Reference). Justin Jefferson should record his first overall WR1 finish as long as the game is competitive.
Drake London (WR – ATL): DK $6,900 vs. SEA (Cash)
What a revelation year three Drake London has turned into. London is the WR5 on the season. In the last three weeks, London has averaged 12 targets, 97 yards, and 23 DK points per game. Could not ask for anything better from an alpha WR. Seattle is 11th in fewest points allowed to WRs (per Pro Football Reference) but it appears their top CB Riq Woolen may miss this week. Massive boost for London.
Christian Watson (WR – GB): DK $4,900 vs. HOU (GPP)
In Christian Watson’s first game back from injury against Arizona he had four targets, three catches for 68 yards, and a touchdown. With Houston visiting, Watson has a plus matchup. Many will flock to roster Jayden Reed, but Watson is also worth a look for $2,300 less DK. Green Bay are (-2.5) point home favorites with a team implied total of (25). I expect Watson to finish the week in the top 24.
Michael Pittman (WR – IND): DK $6,200 vs. MIA (Fade)
With Joe Flacco under center the past three weeks Michael Pittman was thriving. Pittman had 22 targets, 14 receptions for 185 yards, and two touchdowns. Good enough for WR 19 during that span. Now Pittman has a couple of things working against him: the return of Anthony Richardson and Dolphins defense. In the first three weeks with Richardson under center, Pittman was the WR 70. Miami’s defense gives up the second-fewest DK points to WRs with 23.7 per game (per Pro Football Reference). I would rather roster Jameson Williams for $200 less DK.
Tight Ends
George Kittle (TE – SF): DK $6,000 vs. KC (Cash)
In the last three weeks, George Kittle has truly been a difference-maker at tight end. Three straight double-digit outputs, two of which were 20+ points. As a result, Kittle is the overall TE1 on the season. The matchup against Kansas City is juicy. They surrender the 2nd most DK points to TEs (per Pro Football Reference). It would not surprise me to see Kittle score 20+ for a third consecutive week.
Kyle Pitts (TE – ATL): $4,500 vs. SEA (Cash)
If you have not noticed, I really like Atlanta Falcon players this week. Kyle Pitts has an exploitable matchup versus Seattle. They give up the fifth most DK points to TEs (per Pro Football Reference). Pitts also has scored double-digit DK points in two straight weeks. I am so here for another spike week for Pitts.
Dalton Schultz (TE – HOU): DK $4,200 at GB (GPP)
The Texans-Packers matchup is one of the better games to target on the slate. Wide receivers will get most of the attention but do not forget about Dalton Schultz. Schultz has 19 targets in the last three weeks. The Packers give up the sixth most DK points to TEs (per Pro Football Reference). With Houston being (+2.5) point home dogs, expect Schultz to see plenty of looks in a negative game script.
Dalton Kincaid (TE – BUF): DK $5,000 vs. TEN (Fade)
Buffalo’s newest acquisition of Amari Cooper will help Dalton Kincaid down the road but not this week. Tennessee comes into this game as the toughest against TEs (per Pro Football Reference). Furthermore, the Bills are (-8.5) point home favorites. I do not see them throwing the ball much which negatively hurts Kincaid outlook. I will take my chances on Sam LaPorta for $300 more DK.
Top Stacks
1. Falcons-Kirk Cousins, Drake London, Darnell Mooney
2. Vikings-Sam Darnold, Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison
3. Lions-Jared Goff, Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jameson Williams
4. Packers-Jordan Love, Jayden Reed, Christian Watson
5. Seahawks-Geno Smith, DK Metcalf, Tyler Lockett
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