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Jamie's DraftKings NFL DFS Week 7 picks, value plays, DFS sleepers for the main slate (2025). His top DK plays and value picks for daily fantasy football lineups.
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DFS was a mixed bag for me last week. I wound up fading Rico Dowdle in cash, which ultimately cost me a large chunk of cash, and it would have been even worse if I hadn't gotten that acrobatic Tez Johnson TD catch at 3% ownership. DFS is a fickle beast sometimes, and we have to wipe the slate clean. The Week 7 slate centers around the Dallas-Washington game, which has a video-game-like O/U of 55 points.
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DraftKings Quarterbacks - Week 7 DFS Picks
TOP PLAY
Jayden Daniels, WAS @ DAL ($6,900)
Exactly one week ago, I wrote a whole blurb about how it hasn't been really necessary to pay up for QB, given the fact that DraftKings has been awfully slow to price up some guys (looking at you, Drake Maye). This week, I'm going back on this and making every attempt to jam Jayden Daniels in, with or without any of his WRs.
The Commanders-Cowboys game is not only the premier fantasy contest of the day, but probably the season so far. It features a two-point spread and an O/U of 55 points (the highest game total of the year). Daniels showed no ill effects of his injury last week, running for 52 yards while passing for 211 and three TDs.
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Dallas is the team to fully attack in fantasy this year. They've given up the most yards per play, the most FPPG to opposing QBs, and the third-most rushing yards to the position. The QB position is often so flat when it comes to ownership that it's not totally worth paying up, but Daniels' floor-ceiling combo should be worth every penny this week.
VALUE PLAY
Caleb Williams, CHI vs. NO ($5,800)
If you can't build a lineup around Daniels, Caleb Williams is the most logical money-saver. He's quietly averaging 20.8 FPPG, which is tied for the QB7 mark with Drake Maye, and he's thrown nine TDs against only two interceptions. The Bears picked up an incredible road win against Washington last week, and Williams was the key to it.
It's his rushing ability that's really elevated his floor as a fantasy asset this year. Williams' 20.7% carry share is ninth among all qualified QBs, and he's averaging just under two RZ carries per game. The Saints have given up the fifth-most FPPG to opposing QBs, and the Bears' implied total of 26 points is the fifth-highest of the week.
Other options - Patrick Mahomes, Drake Maye, Spencer Rattler
DraftKings Running Backs - Week 7 DFS Picks
TOP PLAY
Jonathan Taylor, IND @ LAC ($8,800)
Jonathan Taylor is still worth his increasing price tag. In this all-of-a-sudden high-powered Colts offense, Taylor has logged touch counts of 21, 27, 20, 22, 20, and 25. He leads the league in rushing yards and in total TDs, and his 83.5% route participation in the passing game also ranks first among RBs.
This week, Taylor gets to take a crack at the porous run defense of the Chargers, who have allowed just under 6.0 YPC over the past three games. De'Von Achane just cooked them for 8.0 YPC in the Dolphins' most recent loss, and this game has an O/U of 48.5. Taylor should be flush with volume again, and he's making the most of it with his 5.3 YPC.
VALUE PLAY
Breece Hall, NYJ vs. CAR ($6,300)
It's tough to trust anyone in the Jets offense after last week, particularly since the absence of Garrett Wilson (knee) should deaden it even more. However, Breece Hall is the one constant force we can count on. With Braelon Allen's knee injury, Hall has taken on an even larger snap and carry share, and he has shown it by out-carrying Isaiah Davis 23-2 since Allen went down.
Carolina has actually been quite stout against the run over the last two games, allowing just over 50 YPG. However, they've allowed over double the rushing yards per game on the road compared to at home (128.78 to 60.3), and Hall's massive volume expectation sets him up for success at a depressed price tag.
Other options - Josh Jacobs, Javonte Williams, Quinshon Judkins, Kimani Vidal
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DraftKings Wide Receivers - Week 7 DFS Picks
TOP PLAY
CeeDee Lamb/George Pickens, DAL vs. WAS ($7,500/$7,300)
The Dallas receiver situation is critical for this week's lineup-building. CeeDee Lamb (ankle) is practicing on a limited basis, which is a good sign. If he returns, he's an easy click at $7,500. As I mentioned, this game's total is through the roof, and Lamb was putting up overall WR1 numbers before going down in Week 3.
If Lamb plays, George Pickens is overpriced at $7,300. If Lamb sits another week, however, Pickens arguably was the WR1 overall upside this week against a Washington team that has allowed the fifth-most receiving yards and the ninth-most FPPG to WRs.
Pickens has been incredible in Lamb's absence, finishing in the top 12 in three of his last four games and as THE overall WR1 in two of those weeks. His $7,300 price tag would be worth it if he's still the first option this weekend.
VALUE PLAY
Rashee Rice, KC vs. LV ($5,600)
He's back! After a six-week suspension, Rashee Rice will return to (presumably) be the top option in an all-of-a-sudden red-hot Chiefs offense. There is a wide range of outcomes regarding how much Rice will play and whether there will be rust after such a long time off the field.
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That said, Mahomes is playing at an MVP level once again, and we've seen Rice get absolutely peppered with targets while lining up all over the field. It won't be long before Rice is priced in the $7k range, and we can get him at a discount this week against a Raiders secondary that has allowed the fifth-most FPPG to WRs.
Other options - Justin Jefferson, Deebo Samuel Sr., Chris Olave, Lil'Jordan Humphrey
DraftKings Tight Ends - Week 7 DFS Picks
TOP PLAY
Trey McBride, ARI vs. GB ($5,700)
Trey McBride didn't miss Kyler Murray at all last week, going 8-72-1 on 11 targets. Jacoby Brissett is often known to favor the TE, and that should hold true this week with Green Bay's pressure rate. McBride is doing what he does, leading all TEs in targets, receptions, and air yards. It's also lovely to see that he leads TEs in RZ targets with 10 after his two-TD season a year ago.
Marvin Harrison Jr. concussed himself last week and isn't a lock to play this Sunday, while Michael Wilson and Zay Jones are also banged up. I don't like Arizona's chances of winning (or even scoring much in this one), but McBride is as safe a bet for volume as any, and his QB seems not to matter.
VALUE PLAY
Michael Mayer, LV @ KC ($3,500)
Last week, I chose Hunter Long over Michael Mayer as the salary-saving TE, and it cost me immensely in cash. This week, I won't be making the same mistake, as Mayer excelled in Brock Bowers' absence, and the latter has yet to practice this week.
Mayer led the Raiders in targets with seven while playing a 92% snap share and parlaying it into a 5-50-1 day. He's an easy click in cash at $3,500, and possesses enough of a floor/ceiling combo to help you get some expensive stacks going in GPPs.
Other options - Tyler Warren, Zach Ertz, Mason Taylor, Jake Ferguson (if CeeDee Lamb sits)
DraftKings D/ST - Week 7 DFS Picks
Top 5 Defenses For Cash Games
- New England Patriots ($3,400)
- Carolina Panthers ($2,500)
- Denver Broncos ($3,500)
- Cleveland Browns ($3,000)
- Miami Dolphins ($2,700)
Thanks for reading, and good luck in your contests this weekend!
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