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DraftKings NFL 2021: Best lineup for Week 7

By Frankie Licausi

Oct 17, 2021; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) throws to tight end Mark Andrews (not pictured) for a touchdown during the second half against the Los Angeles Chargers at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 17, 2021; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) throws to tight end Mark Andrews (not pictured) for a touchdown during the second half against the Los Angeles Chargers at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 17, 2021; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard (30) runs around end against the Minnesota Vikings during the second quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 17, 2021; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard (30) runs around end against the Minnesota Vikings during the second quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports /

Running Back 1: Chubba Hubbard ($6,100)

Chubba Hubbard has another two weeks at least of being a workhorse back with Christian McCaffrey landing on I.R. He’s taken the workload and produced so far, piling up 85 total touches for 363 yards and a touchdown. He should continue that success this week against a Giants defense that allows 137.2 yards per game.

Hubbard is not quite at those top-tier levels at running back, so he’s a notch lower in price. This is great for us, as we get a guy with top-ten upside this week.

Running Back 2: Cordarrelle Patterson ($6,300)

Cordarrelle Patterson is no longer a fantasy sleeper. He’s an elite option weekly, as he’s become the centerpiece of the Falcons’ offense and is highly efficient with his touches and averaging 93.6 total yards per game.

That success will continue in Week 7 when the Falcons take on the Miami Dolphins who just got gashed by James Robinson for 71 yards and a score. Patterson will continue splitting rushing work with Mike Davis while hauling in a good amount of receiving yards.

Patterson has become a revelation in fantasy football and he will be a high-upside play in our lineup.