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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; London, England, United Kingdom; Miami Dolphins tight end Mike Gesicki (88) reacts during an NFL International Series game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. The Jaguars defeated the Dolphins 23-20. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 17, 2021; London, England, United Kingdom; Miami Dolphins tight end Mike Gesicki (88) reacts during an NFL International Series game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. The Jaguars defeated the Dolphins 23-20. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /

Tight End: Mike Gesicki ($4,700)

We’ve seen Mike Gesicki’s floor start to rise each week. Last week, his 115 yards were a season high. He’s found his groove in the Miami offense no matter who is throwing him the ball.

Gesicki is matching up against the Falcons this week, and their defense has been shaky in coverage, especially against tight ends.

Gesicki is rather cheap this week, but in a relatively weak position group, he’s a solid value that will produce for us.

Flex: Christian Kirk ($5,300)

Christian Kirk has quietly been a fantasy asset this year, catching 26-of-31 balls for 358 yards and three touchdowns. In this offense, though, it’s inevitable that some players will have down weeks due to the amount of weapons they have.

Kirk has been one of the more consistent weapons for Arizona, having only one game where he caught less than three passes. Kirk is a decent-floor flex with mounds of upside in this offense.

Defense/Special Teams: Philadelphia Eagles ($2,300)

The Eagles defense has been middle-of-the-road, but they’re actually averaging 5.2 fantasy points per game. For a defense that is this cheap on DraftKings, I picked them this week to upset the Las Vegas Raiders and take it to them defensively.

The Eagles have been known to bring pressure, and if they can sack Derek Carr and make him uncomfortable while forcing a turnover or two, this could be a good play for us.