Welcome to NFL Week Seven’s Edition of Season Long Start ‘Em and Sit ‘Em. Rather than focus on obvious picks, the goal is to identify some fringe starters that you may consider and some regulars that you may want to sit.
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NFL Week Seven – Quarterbacks to Start
Daniel Jones – New York Giants – Daniel Jones has come back to earth after a couple of tough matchups. However, this week I am back on the wagon and one would assume getting Saquon Barkley back won’t hurt the offense either. If Jones was dropped in your league and you need a quarterback this week, scoop him up.
Gardner Minshew – Jacksonville Jaguars- As noted with Daniel Jones above, every rookie is entitled to a bad week or two. Originally, I considered listing Kirk Cousins here but after a couple of strong weeks he might be too obvious. The NFL’s “Uncle Rico” finds himself in a terrific spot versus a porous Bengals secondary.
NFL Week Seven – Quarterback to Sit
Phillip Rivers – Los Angeles Chargers – The Chargers rocked the books in Vegas last week, going down despite being the slate’s third biggest favorite. It doesn’t get any easier for Phillip Rivers and company this week as they travel to Tennessee. For the Titans, it certainly isn’t their defense that has been the problem.
NFL Week Seven – Running Backs to Start
Carlos Hyde – Houston Texans – Given the Jets renewed state and underrated run defense, Sony Michel is a trap. If I expect the Texans to roll versus the Colts, why wouldn’t I expect last week’s magic to continue?
James White – New England Patriots – New England Patriot running backs make me sick to my stomach. Nevertheless, as the Jets can plug the gap well enough this is a James White game. If you need to fill a running back slot or flex spot you can do a lot worse this week.
Devin Singletary – Buffalo Bills – Thankfully, I was able to scoop him up off waivers while he was injured. Devin Singletary gets to come back from injury with quite a chance to show off versus the inept Dolphins.
NFL Week Seven – Running Backs to Sit
Marlon Mack – Indianapolis Colts – Marlon Mack is just not a very appetizing play in Week Seven. For starters, he is highly game script dependent due to his lack of receiving work. That will not play out well in a game in which I would expect Indianapolis to be down early. The Texans will likely game plan to control the run and short passes and put the game in the hands of Jacoby Brissett, forcing him into deeper throws than he might like.
Joe Mixon – Cincinnati Bengals – It’s time to acknowledge this was a really bad draft pick. The Bungles offense is dysfunctional and simply hard to count on for production. I would starts guys like Mark Ingram, and Josh Jacobs, all drafted well below Joe Mixon a month and a half ago.
NFL Week Seven – Wide Receivers to Start
Michael Gallup – Dallas Cowboys – Regardless of Amari Cooper’s status, Michael Gallup is a terrific play. The Eagles allowed Stefon Diggs to finally break loose last week and now it’s Gallup’s turn.
Stefon Diggs – Minnesota Vikings- Last week might have ignited a return to form so if you were previously benching him, it’s time to reconsider that stance.
NFL Week Seven – Wide Receivers to Sit
Allen Robinson – Chicago Bears- Allen Robinson is an every week 10-12 team league starter. However, I would avoid coverage from Marshon Lattimore at all costs.
Marques Valdez-Scandling – Green Bay Packers- One would think that with all of the added opportunity and Aaron Rodgers throwing to him that MVS would be eating week in and week out, right? It is wise to just continue to avoid him if he plays as he has shown little signs of breaking out.
NFL Week Seven – Tight End to Start
Hunter Henry – Los Angeles Chargers- One of my biggest priorities was grabbing him off of any waivers last week. If Hunter Henry is still available in one of your shallower leagues and you need help at tight end, there should be little hesitation. Henry played far more than expected Sunday Night and should be back to a near full role in a game where I’d expect plenty of check down passes to him and Austin Ekeler.
NFL Week Seven – Tight End to Sit
T.J. Hockenson – Detroit Lions- It will be a struggle for the Lions to keep up with the Vikings so I would avoid their skill players this week if at all possible.
NFL Week Seven – Defense to Start
Kansas City Chiefs – If looking outside of the Top 15 defenses or so perhaps due to availability, the Chiefs are the next I would look at. It is a road trip to Mile High, but Joe Flacco is washed up and the Broncos offense has a lot of question marks.
NFL Week Seven – Defense to Sit
Philadelphia Eagles – As surprising as it is, I see them fairly high up most ranks, at least falling in the Top 12 on most sites. This doesn’t strike me as a strong play on the road versus a Cowboys team that should score some points.
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