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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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13. Bengals (15): Remember back in August, when we were so obsessed about all the passes rookie WR Ja’Marr Chase was dropping. Now that we’re playing REAL games, he’s averaging 20.5 per reception, and his 553 receiving yards are second-most ever by a rookie six games into his career.Syndication The Enquirer
13. Bengals (15): Remember back in August, when we were so obsessed about all the passes rookie WR Ja’Marr Chase was dropping. Now that we’re playing REAL games, he’s averaging 20.5 per reception, and his 553 receiving yards are second-most ever by a rookie six games into his career.Syndication The Enquirer /

Wide Receiver 1: Ja’Marr Chase ($6,200)

The Joe Burrow-Ja’Marr Chase connection is a freight train that isn’t slowing down anytime soon. Chase has taken over the Cincy receiver group and is firmly established as their WR1. He’s our WR1 as well this week in what will be a competitive game against Baltimore.

Chase’s 27 catch, 553 yard, five touchdown stat line puts him in the clear driver seat for rookie of the year in 2021. He’s going to produce this week, as their matchup should be heavily contested the whole game. Chase is a good bet to lead our receiving corps.

Wide Receiver 2: Brandin Cooks ($6,000)

Perhaps one of the biggest surprises in fantasy football this year is that Brandin Cooks not only stayed fantasy relevant in Houston, but ended up being a high-volume player. His 33.6% target share is second in the league. Cooks is a high-floor option every week in fantasy football.

Cooks and the Texans are going to have to play aggressively on offense to keep up with the Arizona Cardinals, meaning plenty of passing. This means Cook will finish with another monster volume day, which makes him a safe pick in our lineup.

Wide Receiver 3: Sterling Shepard ($5,600)

The Giants have gotten hit with the injury bug the hardest this year. The good news is, they got Sterling Shepard back, who fell back into a high-volume role, catching 10-of-14 targets for 76 yards. Rookie wideout Kadarius Toney left the game early after reaggravating his ankle injury, so his Week 7 status is up in the air.

If Toney indeed misses the game, Shepard will be in line for another massive workload, as he’s often been Daniel Jones’ favorite target. Regardless, he’s another high-floor option we can add to our lineup.