Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Picks for Fantasy Football Week 7: Terry McLaurin, Brian Robinson Jr., Mike Evans

October 20, 2023

Should I start Terry McLaurin, Brian Robinson Jr., Mike Evans for Week 7? Fantasy football start em, sit em picks and recommendations for the 2023 NFL season.

The bulk of the Week 7 NFL slate is nearly here, meaning fantasy players must make some last-minute start ‘em and sit ‘em decisions. Terry McLaurin, Brian Robinson Jr., and Mike Evans have been productive for fantasy players in 2023.

McLaurin faces the New York Giants for the first time this season. Meanwhile, Robinson has an excellent matchup against a struggling run defense. Lastly, Evans will battle it out with the division-rival Atlanta Falcons.

Which of these players should fantasy players start in Week 7? Let’s dive into it!

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Should I Start Terry McLaurin For Fantasy Football?

McLaurin is the WR27 for the year, averaging 10.3 half-point PPR fantasy points per game. The former Ohio State star has 31 receptions on 42 targets for 342 receiving yards and a touchdown this season. While many had higher expectations for the star receiver, McLaurin does lead the Washington Commanders in receptions, targets, and receiving yards.

This week, he faces the Giants in an appealing fantasy football matchup for the star receiver. New York has surrendered 30.2 fantasy points per game to wide receivers, the 12th-most in the NFL. Furthermore, they have given up at least one receiving touchdown to wide receivers in five consecutive contests.

Fantasy players should consider McLaurin a mid-level WR2 in Week 7.

Should I Start Brian Robinson Jr. For Fantasy Football?

Robinson is the RB13 for the year, averaging 13.2 half-point PPR fantasy points per game. The second-year running back has been a pleasant surprise for fantasy players. He has 77 rushing attempts for 302 yards and three touchdowns this season. The former Alabama star has almost played a meaningful role in the passing game, totaling 11 receptions for 113 receiving yards and two touchdowns.

This week, he faces the Giants in an excellent fantasy football matchup for the young running back. New York has given up 22.8 fantasy points per game to the position, the sixth-most in the NFL. Furthermore, they have surrendered at least 102 rushing yards to running backs in every game this season.

Fantasy players should consider Robinson a high-end RB2 in Week 7.

Should I Start Mike Evans For Fantasy Football?

Evans is the WR17 for the year, averaging 13.7 half-point PPR fantasy points per game. The veteran wide receiver had low expectations this season after losing Tom Brady to retirement in the offseason. However, the former Texas A&M star has been impressive, totaling 24 receptions on 41 targets for 386 receiving yards and three touchdowns.

This week, he faces a challenging matchup against the Falcons. Atlanta has held wide receivers to only 22.4 fantasy points per game, the fifth-fewest in the NFL. Furthermore, Evans will spend most of the game matchup with star cornerback A.J. Terrell.

Fantasy players should consider Evans a mid-level WR2 in Week 7.

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