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DraftKings NFL Week 7 lineup

By Joe Romano

NEW ORLEANS, LA - SEPTEMBER 16: Nick Chubb #24 of the Cleveland Browns runs with the ball as Kurt Coleman #29 of the New Orleans Saints defends during a game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on September 16, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LA - SEPTEMBER 16: Nick Chubb #24 of the Cleveland Browns runs with the ball as Kurt Coleman #29 of the New Orleans Saints defends during a game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on September 16, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) /
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Tight ends

Zach Ertz, Philadelphia Eagles vs Carolina Panthers – $7100

Zach Ertz is leading all tight ends in yards this season and has two touchdowns. The position is about touchdowns, which is why he is not ranked in the top three entering this week. Luckily he gets a Panthers defense that has struggled against tight ends this season. Carolina ranks fifth in points per game to tight ends. The best thing Ertz has going is the red zone efficiency the Panthers have allowed. Both red zone targets to tight ends they faced this season got converted to touchdowns.

Rob Gronkowski, New England Patriots @ Chicago Bears – $6000

Coming off what may be his best game of the season, Rob Gronkowski looks to be fully engaged and available for this dynamic Patriots offense. Now they travel to Chicago to play the Bears. Unfortunately as of Saturday night, Gronkowski was not with his fellow teammates and did not make the trip to Chicago. According to Ian Rappoprt, Gronkowski will be out this week against the Bears, make sure he is out of your lineups as well.

Eric Ebron, Indianapolis Colts vs Buffalo Bills – $5400

A continuing positive development this NFL season has been the play of former first round pick Eric Ebron. The dynamic tight end has found a home in Indianapolis and a connection with Andrew Luck. Now they stay at home to face a tough Bills defense. With their strong secondary, it is a tough matchup for Ebron. However the lack of weapons for Luck has opened up enough opportunity to make Ebron a wise play every week. If the rest of the weapons continue to miss time, the tight end continues to provide value.

George Kittle, San Francisco 49ers vs Los Angeles Rams – $5000

With George Kittle in San Francisco it has been less about volume and more about opportunity. He was a trendy pick for sleeper tight end with Jimmy Garropolo. That notion does not change with C.J. Beathard at the helm. Kittle is coming off a rough game but is playing a team that will force the 49ers to throw. San Francisco will likely trail Los Angeles most of the game, opening opportunities for the second year tight end.

Jordan Reed, Washington Redskins vs Dallas Cowboys – $4800

There may be a week where Jordan Reed has a break out game. He will continue o be over valued until that day comes. He is the second highest scoring tight end on his team and simply does not look like the player he once was after a litany of injuries. Reed stays at home this week to play a strong Dallas defense. The Cowboys have seventh toughest defense for opposing tight ends. With Vernon Davis getting playing time, Reed is handcuffed. This is a contrarion play at best with a long shot at the ever-valuable tight end touchdown.

Value Tight Ends

David Njoku, Cleveland Browns @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers – $4200

Until DraftKings starts pricing David Njoku better he will continue to appear here. Over Baker Mayfield’s three starts he has led the team in either targets, catches or yards. He is clearly the rookie’s safety blanket. This week against Tampa that should continue. Njoku will also cotntinue to see red zone targets every time Cleveland gets there. He has elite upside despite being the seventh priced player at his position.