DraftKings NFL Week 7 lineup

By Joe Romano | Oct 21, 2018

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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Defense/Special Teams

Jacksonville Jaguars vs Houston Texans – $3600

Is there a chance that the Houston Texans light up the best defense in the NFL for a third straight week? Of course. Is there more of a chance the NFL’s worst offensive line, allowing the second most sacks, gets destroyed and the Jaguars feast on a vulnerable Deshaun Watson? Absolutely. Give me the latter option here. Jacksonville will not have three bad weeks in a row and the Texas offense is exactly what they need. Not only have they allowed the second most sacks this season but Watson is second i the league in interceptions thrown. This could be a big bounce back week for the fierce unit.

Los Angeles Rams @ San Francisco 49ers – $3500

Meanwhile the Los Angeles Rams are licking their chops seeing C.J. Beathard and Alfred Morris in the backfield. It is impressive how well the Rams defense is playing without a fierce outside pass rusher. Aaron Donald and company make up for that missing piece with interior pressure against the pass. Garbage time could prevent the Rams defense from being a top scoring unit here. Outside of that, they look like a lock for a top five finish.

Value Defense/Special Teams

Dallas Cowboys @ Washington Redskins – $2700

Surprisingly the Dallas Cowboys are the lower priced defense in this matchup. With Washington likely without it’s top two wide receivers, and a couple of pieces on the offensive line, this could be a prime spot to find some value. Dallas defense is not as fantasy friendly as they are NFL good but this is a good matchup. Traditionally Alex Smith has struggled against the Cowboys and with limited weapons that trend can continue. The Cowboys defensive line depth and rangy linebackers can keep Adrian Peterson in check as well.

New Orleans Saints @ Baltimore Ravens – $2200

The New Orleans Saints defense was a revelation a season ago. This year they’ve taken a massive step back. It could be labeled a unit-wide sophomore slump. Some remedy may be coming in the form of the Ravens offense. Finding a unit ranked 20th in pricing that could finish top-5 is rare. That is the opportunity that could happen in Baltimore. The Ravens will try to control the clock but if the Saints can get a lead with their high scoring offense and force Joe Flacco to beat them, there will be defensive points had.