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Here are the top waiver wire targets for fantasy football in Week 7.
Each week, fantasy football managers inch closer to the playoffs as the 2022 campaign rolls into midseason form. Now, they must navigate through a bye week that will leave a lot of fantasy firepower on the bench in Week 7.
Teams on a bye in Week 7 include the Los Angeles Rams, Minnesota Vikings, Buffalo Bills, and Philadelphia Eagles.
We’ll be taking a look at the top available players rostered in ESPN leagues, using the 75% rostered mark as the threshold. If you have any questions about prioritizing a certain player over another, don’t be afraid to hit me up on Twitter (@KevinHickey11). Your questions, comments, and roasts are always welcome!
Fantasy football waiver wire recommendations refer to 12-team league formats, unless specifically stated.
Check back for any updates throughout Monday and Tuesday as more injury news becomes available.
Tracking every noteworthy injury update, player inactive, and lineup decision for Week 7.
Sunday updates will begin when teams start releasing official pregame inactives and starter information to the league. This is typically around 60-90 minutes prior to the kickoff of their game.
Early games: RB Aaron Jones, TE Robert Tonyan, WR Curtis Samuel, WR Jamison Crowder
Afternoon games: none
Sunday night: none
Monday night: WR DeAndre Hopkins
Kickoff Weather: Dome stadium
Inactives:
Lineup notes: WR Danny Amendola (foot) and WR Marvin Jones (knee) were limited early in the week but made it back to practice fully Friday. They’re good to go.
Inactives:
Lineup notes: WR Julio Jones (hamstring) and WR Calvin Ridley (elbow) were limited Friday, but they carry no injury designations for Week 7.
Kickoff Weather: 49 degrees, mostly cloudy
Inactives:
Lineup notes: TE Austin Hooper (illness) is out and will be replaced by TE David Njoku in the lineup. WR Jarvis Landry (hip, ribs) was limited all week, but he’s good to go. QB Baker Mayfield (chest) and RB Kareem Hunt (ribs) practiced fully Friday and are off the injury report.
Inactives:
Lineup notes: RB Joe Mixon (foot) was ruled out for Week 7. RB Giovani Bernard will get the nod. WR John Ross (illness) was out of practice all week and is questionable.
Kickoff Weather: 62 degrees, overcast
Inactives:
Lineup notes: WR JuJu Smith-Schuster (knee) and WR Diontae Johnson (back) had full practices Friday and have no injury designation.
Inactives:
Lineup notes: WR A.J. Brown (knee) and TE Jonnu Smith (quadriceps) made it back to a full practice Friday, and they’re off the injury report.
Kickoff Weather: Dome stadium
Inactives:
Lineup notes: RB Christian McCaffrey (ankle) remains on IR and will miss at least another week. WR Curtis Samuel (knee) was limited in practice all week and is questionable. He’s a game-time decision.
Inactives:
Lineup notes: WR Michael Thomas (ankle, hamstring) had a hamstring ailment pop up this week, which will force him out again. WR Emmanuel Sanders was placed on the Reserve/COVID-19 list Friday, and he will be out as well. WRs Tre’Quan Smith and Marquez Callaway will see increased action.
Kickoff Weather: 50 degrees, partly cloudy
Inactives:
Lineup notes: QB Josh Allen (left shoulder) practiced all week and will lace them up. WR John Brown (knee) is out. WR Gabriel Davis will see action in his place.
Inactives:
Lineup notes: QB Sam Darnold (shoulder) and WR Jamison Crowder (groin) were limited all week and have questionable tags. Darnold is expected to return this week, but Crowder might truly be questionable. WR Breshad Perriman (ankle, knee) and WR Braxton Berrios (quadriceps) are both off the report. PK Sam Ficken (groin) is doubtful, and PK Sergio Castillo is expected to be promoted to handling the kicking chores.
Kickoff Weather: 46 degrees, light rain possible
Inactives:
Lineup notes: No injuries of fantasy note.
Inactives:
Lineup notes: TE Logan Thomas (neck) practiced Friday and is set to play.
Kickoff Weather: 73 degrees, partly cloudy (retractable-roof dome)
Inactives:
Lineup notes: RB Aaron Jones (calf) popped up on the injury report by missing practice Friday, and he’s questionable. TE Robert Tonyan (ankle) made it back for a limited practice Friday, and he’s questionable. Consider both to be game-time decisions. Starting LT David Bakhtiari (chest) and C Corey Linsley (back) are both on the injury report as doubtful and questionable, respectively.
Inactives:
Lineup notes: No injuries of fantasy note.
Kickoff Weather: Dome stadium
Inactives:
Lineup notes: WR Chris Godwin (hamstring), WR Scott Miller (hip, groin) were limited Friday but carry no injury designations. TE Rob Gronkowski (shoulder), WR Mike Evans (ankle) and RB Leonard Fournette (ankle) practiced fully Friday and are good to go. WR Antonio Brown signed with the team but remains suspended throughout Week 8.
Inactives:
Lineup notes: WR Bryan Edwards (foot, ankle) is out. RT Trent Brown (illness) tested positive earlier in the week for COVID-19, and the rest of the offensive line was placed into quarantine. It appears the rest of the line will be available.
Kickoff Weather: 17 degrees, snow
Inactives:
Lineup notes: WR Sammy Watkins (hamstring) has been ruled out.
Inactives:
Lineup notes: TE Noah Fant (ankle) practiced fully Thursday and Friday, and he’ll be in there for Week 7.
Kickoff Weather: 49 degrees, mostly cloudy
Inactives:
Lineup notes: RB Raheem Mostert (ankle) has been ruled out this week. RB Jeff Wilson Jr. (calf) was limited all week, and he’s questionable.
Inactives:
Lineup notes: WR Julian Edelman (knee) was limited all week and is questionable, but this has been status quo most of the year.
Kickoff Weather: 67 degrees, mostly cloudy
Inactives:
Lineup notes: TE Tyler Eifert (neck) is out. WR DJ Chark Jr. (ankle) and WR Laviska Shenault (hamstring) were limited Friday but are off the report.
Inactives:
Lineup notes: RB Justin Jackson (knee) made it back for a full practice Friday, but he still carries a questionable tag. WR Keenan Allen (back) practiced as well, and he’s good to go.
Kickoff Weather: 82 degrees, clear (retractable-roof stadium)
Inactives:
Lineup notes: No injuries of fantasy note.
Inactives:
Lineup notes: WR DeAndre Hopkins (ankle) didn’t practice until he was limited Friday, and he’s questionable for Week 7. He should be a game-time decision.
Kickoff Weather: 69 degrees, clear (open-air dome)
Lineup notes: No injuries of fantasy note.
Lineup notes: RB Darrell Henderson (thigh) isn’t on the injury report, and TE Tyler Higbee (hand) is questionable. Head coach Sean McVay said Friday they will both play Monday night in Week 7.
Keep up with all of the notable fantasy football injuries heading into Week 7.
Team-by-team review of any key fantasy player and their prospects for playing based on this week’s practice activity and team statements. Only those players listed on the team’s final official injury report will be addressed unless the situation warrants.
PLEASE NOTE: The NFL releases their final official injury report late on Friday (after 5:00 p.m. ET). Teams on the West Coast often report their injuries late and are not included.
ARIZONA CARDINALS
WR DeAndre Hopkins (ankle) didn’t practice until he was limited Friday, and he’s questionable for Week 7.
ATLANTA FALCONS
WR Julio Jones (hamstring) and WR Calvin Ridley (elbow) were limited Friday, but they carry no injury designations for Week 7.
BALTIMORE RAVENS (bye week)
No injuries of fantasy note.
BUFFALO BILLS
QB Josh Allen (left shoulder) practiced all week and will lace them up. WR John Brown (knee) is out.
CAROLINA PANTHERS
RB Christian McCaffrey (ankle) remains on IR and will miss at least another week. WR Curtis Samuel (knee) was limited in practice all week and is questionable. He’s a game-time decision.
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CHICAGO BEARS (Monday night)
No injuries of fantasy note.
CINCINNATI BENGALS
RB Joe Mixon (foot) was ruled out for Week 7. WR John Ross (illness) was out of practice all week and is questionable.
CLEVELAND BROWNS
TE Austin Hooper (illness) is out. WR Jarvis Landry (hip, ribs) was limited all week, but he’s good to go. QB Baker Mayfield (chest) and RB Kareem Hunt (ribs) practiced fully Friday and are off the injury report.
DALLAS COWBOYS
No injuries of fantasy note.
DENVER BRONCOS
TE Noah Fant (ankle) practiced fully Thursday and Friday, and he’ll be in there for Week 7.
DETROIT LIONS
WR Danny Amendola (foot) and WR Marvin Jones (knee) were limited early in the week but made it back to practice fully Friday. They’re good to go.
GREEN BAY PACKERS
RB Aaron Jones (calf) popped up on the injury report by missing practice Friday, and he’s questionable. TE Robert Tonyan (ankle) made it back for a limited practice Friday, and he’s questionable. Consider both to be game-time decisions.
HOUSTON TEXANS
No injuries of fantasy note.
INDIANAPOLIS COLTS (bye week)
No injuries of fantasy note.
JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS
TE Tyler Eifert (neck) is out. WR DJ Chark Jr. (ankle) and WR Laviska Shenault (hamstring) were limited Friday but are off the report.
KANSAS CITY CHIEFS
WR Sammy Watkins (hamstring) has been ruled out.
LAS VEGAS RAIDERS
WR Bryan Edwards (foot, ankle) is out.
LOS ANGELES CHARGERS
RB Justin Jackson (knee) made it back for a full practice Friday, but he still carries a questionable tag. WR Keenan Allen (back) practiced as well, and he’s good to go.
LOS ANGELES RAMS (Monday night)
RB Darrell Henderson (thigh) and TE Tyler Higbee (hand) missed practice Thursday. Head coach Sean McVay said Friday they will both play Monday night in Week 7. Keep tabs on them this weekend to see if that changes.
MIAMI DOLPHINS (bye week)
No injuries of fantasy note.
MINNESOTA VIKINGS (bye week)
RB Dalvin Cook (groin) is expected to return in Week 8 after the bye.
NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS
WR Julian Edelman (knee) was limited all week and is questionable, but this has been status quo most of the year.
NEW ORLEANS SAINTS
WR Michael Thomas (ankle, hamstring) had a hamstring ailment pop up this week, which will force him out again. WR Emmanuel Sanders was placed on the Reserve/COVID-19 list Friday, and he’s expected to be out as well.
NEW YORK GIANTS
RB Devonta Freeman (ankle) left the Thursday night game in Week 7 with an ankle injury and never returned.
NEW YORK JETS
QB Sam Darnold (shoulder) and WR Jamison Crowder (groin) were limited all week and have questionable tags. Darnold is expected to return this week, but Crowder might truly be questionable. WR Breshad Perriman (ankle, knee) and WR Braxton Berrios (quadriceps) are both off the report.
PHILADELPHIA EAGLES
TE Zach Ertz (ankle) went on Injured Reserve this week and will miss at least four to six games.
PITTSBURGH STEELERS
WR JuJu Smith-Schuster (knee) and WR Diontae Johnson (back) had full practices Friday and have no injury designation.
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS
RB Raheem Mostert (ankle) has been ruled out this week. RB Jeff Wilson Jr. (calf) was limited all week, and he’s questionable.
SEATTLE SEAHAWKS
No injuries of fantasy note.
TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS
WR Chris Godwin (hamstring), WR Scott Miller (hip, groin) were limited Friday but carry no injury designations. TE Rob Gronkowski (shoulder), WR Mike Evans (ankle) and RB Leonard Fournette (ankle) practiced fully Friday and are good to go.
TENNESSEE TITANS
WR A.J. Brown (knee) and TE Jonnu Smith (quadriceps) made it back to a full practice Friday, and they’re off the injury report.
WASHINGTON FOOTBALL TEAM
TE Logan Thomas (neck) practiced Friday and is set to play.
A positional look at how each worthwhile fantasy football option fits for Week 7.
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BEST BETS |
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SEA
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DeAndre Hopkins |
SEA
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| Russell Wilson |
@ARI
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Terry McLaurin |
DAL
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Opp
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DK Metcalf |
@ARI
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| Josh Allen |
@NYJ
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Stefon Diggs |
@NYJ
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| M. Stafford |
@ATL
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Kenny Golladay |
@ATL
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| Patrick Mahomes |
@DEN
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Julio Jones |
DET
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| Joe Burrow |
CLE
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GREAT STARTS |
Opp
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| Matt Ryan |
DET
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Keenan Allen |
JAC
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| Aaron Rodgers |
@HOU
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Michael Thomas |
CAR
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Opp
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Calvin Ridley |
DET
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| Ryan Tannehill |
PIT
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Davante Adams |
@HOU
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| Deshaun Watson |
GB
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SOLID STARTERS |
Opp
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| Justin Herbert |
JAC
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Amari Cooper |
@WAS
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| Tom Brady |
@LVR
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Tyler Lockett |
@ARI
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| B. Roethlisberger |
@TEN
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Jamison Crowder |
BUF
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| FRINGE FANTASY PLAYS |
Opp
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Chris Godwin |
@LVR
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| Cam Newton |
SF
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O. Beckham Jr. |
@CIN
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| Jared Goff |
CHI
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DJ Chark Jr. |
@LAC
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| T. Bridgewater |
@NO
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Travis Fulgham |
NYG
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| Kyle Allen |
DAL
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Diontae Johnson |
@TEN
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| Gardner Minshew |
@LAC
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Brandin Cooks |
GB
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| Drew Brees |
CAR
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Marvin Jones |
@ATL
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| Derek Carr |
TB
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Cole Beasley |
@NYJ
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| Carson Wentz |
NYG
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A.J. Brown |
PIT
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| SIT ‘EM IF YOU GOT ‘EM |
Opp
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A.J. Green |
CLE
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| Baker Mayfield |
@CIN
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Adam Humphries |
PIT
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| Daniel Jones |
@PHI
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John Brown |
@NYJ
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| Jimmy Garoppolo |
@NE
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Tee Higgins |
CLE
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| Nick Foles |
@LAR
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Mike Evans |
@LVR
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| Drew Lock |
KC
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Robby Anderson |
@NO
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| Joe Flacco |
BUF
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Darius Slayton |
@PHI
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| Andy Dalton |
@WAS
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Robert Woods |
CHI
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RUNNING BACKS
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Tyreek Hill |
@DEN
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Opp
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Cooper Kupp |
CHI
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| Alvin Kamara |
CAR
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CeeDee Lamb |
@WAS
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| Aaron Jones |
@HOU
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Tyler Boyd |
CLE
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| Joe Mixon |
CLE
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Christian Kirk |
SEA
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Opp
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J. Smith-Schuster |
@TEN
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| Mike Davis |
@NO
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FRINGE FANTASY PLAYS |
Opp
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| Kareem Hunt |
@CIN
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L. Shenault Jr. |
@LAC
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| James Conner |
@TEN
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Michael Gallup |
@WAS
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@ARI
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R. Gage Jr. |
DET
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| Ronald Jones |
@LVR
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Deebo Samuel |
@NE
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Opp
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D.J. Moore |
@NO
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| Ezekiel Elliott |
@WAS
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Tim Patrick |
KC
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| Justin Jackson |
JAC
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Greg Ward Jr. |
NYG
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| Antonio Gibson |
DAL
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L. Fitzgerald |
SEA
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| D’Andre Swift |
@ATL
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Brandon Aiyuk |
@NE
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| Derrick Henry |
PIT
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Henry Ruggs III |
TB
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| Todd Gurley |
DET
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Jerry Jeudy |
KC
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| David Johnson |
GB
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Julian Edelman |
SF
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| D. Singletary |
@NYJ
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Golden Tate |
@PHI
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| C. Edwards-Helaire |
@DEN
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Mike Williams |
JAC
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| FRINGE FANTASY PLAYS |
Opp
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Will Fuller |
GB
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| Jerick McKinnon |
@NE
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Corey Davis |
PIT
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| J.D. McKissic |
DAL
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Curtis Samuel |
@NO
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| James White |
SF
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Hunter Renfrow |
TB
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| Josh Jacobs |
TB
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DeSean Jackson |
NYG
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| D. Henderson |
CHI
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A. Robinson II |
@LAR
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| Joshua Kelley |
JAC
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Nelson Agholor |
TB
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| M. Gordon III |
KC
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Randall Cobb |
GB
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| James Robinson |
@LAC
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J. Washington |
@TEN
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| Devonta Freeman |
@PHI
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Jarvis Landry |
@CIN
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| Chase Edmonds |
SEA
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Chase Claypool |
@TEN
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| D. Montgomery |
@LAR
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E. Sanders |
CAR
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| Boston Scott |
NYG
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Keelan Cole |
@LAC
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| Latavius Murray |
CAR
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Kendrick Bourne |
@NE
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| Kenyan Drake |
SEA
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M. Valdes-Scantling |
@HOU
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| Jamaal Williams |
@HOU
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SIT ‘EM IF YOU GOT ‘EM |
Opp
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| Adrian Peterson |
@ATL
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Anthony Miller |
@LAR
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Opp
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Andy Isabella |
SEA
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| La’Mical Perine |
BUF
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Danny Amendola |
@ATL
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| Le’Veon Bell |
@DEN
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Damiere Byrd |
SF
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| Rex Burkhead |
SF
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Mecole Hardman |
@DEN
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| Chris Thompson |
@LAC
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N’Keal Harry |
SF
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| D’Ernest Johnson |
@CIN
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Sammy Watkins |
@DEN
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| Frank Gore |
BUF
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Jeff Smith |
BUF
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| JaMycal Hasty |
@NE
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KJ Hamler |
KC
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| Phillip Lindsay |
KC
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Gabriel Davis |
@NYJ
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| Cam Akers |
CHI
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Darnell Mooney |
@LAR
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| Zack Moss |
@NYJ
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B. Perriman |
BUF
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| Miles Sanders |
NYG
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Josh Reynolds |
CHI
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| Malcolm Brown |
CHI
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Tre’Quan Smith |
CAR
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TIGHT ENDS
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Chris Conley |
@LAC
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D. Robinson |
@DEN
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| Travis Kelce |
@DEN
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David Moore |
@ARI
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Opp
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Scott Miller |
@LVR
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| Hunter Henry |
JAC
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| T.J. Hockenson |
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Chiefs |
@DEN
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| Darren Waller |
TB
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GREAT STARTS |
Opp
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| Darren Fells |
GB
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Bills |
@NYJ
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| Jonnu Smith |
PIT
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Rams |
CHI
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| George Kittle |
@NE
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Chargers |
JAC
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| Rob Gronkowski |
@LVR
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SOLID STARTERS |
Opp
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| Jared Cook |
CAR
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Eagles |
NYG
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Opp
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Buccaneers |
@LVR
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| Austin Hooper |
@CIN
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Football Team |
DAL
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| Robert Tonyan |
@HOU
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FRINGE FANTASY PLAYS |
Opp
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| Noah Fant |
KC
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Browns |
@CIN
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| Jimmy Graham |
@LAR
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Steelers |
@TEN
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| Dalton Schultz |
@WAS
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Patriots |
SF
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| Tyler Higbee |
CHI
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Saints |
CAR
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| Richard Rodgers |
NYG
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49ers |
@NE
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| Hayden Hurst |
DET
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Giants |
@PHI
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| Evan Engram |
@PHI
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Titans |
PIT
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| Eric Ebron |
@TEN
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Seahawks |
@ARI
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| Ian Thomas |
@NO
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Packers |
@HOU
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| SIT ‘EM IF YOU GOT ‘EM |
Opp
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SIT ‘EM IF YOU GOT ‘EM |
Opp
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| Zach Ertz |
NYG
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Jets |
BUF
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| Jordan Akins |
GB
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Falcons |
DET
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| A. Okwuegbunam |
KC
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Bears |
@LAR
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| Logan Thomas |
DAL
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Cowboys |
@WAS
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| Broncos |
KC
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GB
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@LAC
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SEA
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@NO
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@ATL
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CLE
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TB
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