
Injuries Spark Fantasy Football Surprises: Key Sleepers for Week 7
Summary
Davante Adams (hamstring) has been ruled out for Week 7 at Las Vegas, and there's uncertainty surrounding Puka Nacua (calf), who might not play. This situation poses a significant challenge for Matthew Stafford, but it opens the door for potential breakout players in the passing game, notably Konata Mumpfield and Tyler Higbee.
As of Friday afternoon, Nacua has not been officially ruled out but missed practice on Thursday and Friday, which doesn't bode well for his availability. If Nacua and Adams are both sidelined, Stafford’s top pass-catching options would be:
- Tyler Higbee
- Konata Mumpfield
- Colby Parkinson
- Tutu Atwell
- Jordan Whittington
- Davis Allen
Higbee has been consistent, scoring at least 11.7 PPR points in three of his last four games, including an impressive performance in Week 3 against Denver when he caught eight passes for 62 yards and a touchdown. The matchup against the Raiders is favorable, as they rank seventh in Fantasy points allowed to tight ends, with six tight ends scoring over 10.7 PPR points against them this season.
Mumpfield has already showcased his potential, having recorded four catches for 93 yards and a touchdown in Week 3 without Nacua. He has the highest upside among the receivers, as he leads the group with 13 targets this season.
In summary, if Nacua cannot play, both Higbee and Mumpfield should be considered viable options in Fantasy leagues for Week 7.
Week 7 Preview
Sleepers:
- Defense/Special Teams: 49ers (at ATL), Jets (vs. MIA), Bengals (at BAL)
- Kickers: Chris Boswell (at NO), Ryan Fitzgerald (vs. TB), Matt Gay (vs. LAR)
DFS Lineups for Week 7
FanDuel:
- QB: Jordan Love (at DET) $7,600
- RB: Jahmyr Gibbs (vs. GB) $9,800
- RB: Woody Marks (vs. NYG) $6,200
- WR: Amon-Ra St. Brown (vs. GB) $9,000
- WR: Matthew Golden (at DET) $6,700
- WR: Jalen Coker (vs. TB) $6,200
- TE: Tucker Kraft (at DET) $5,500
- FLEX: Chris Godwin (at CAR) $5,300
- DEF: Titans (vs. CLE) $3,200
Expect high scoring in the Packers vs. Lions matchup, making Love, Gibbs, St. Brown, Golden, and Kraft strong candidates for DFS lineups.
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