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DraftKings NFL 2022: Best daily fantasy lineup for Week 7

By Frankie Licausi

Oct 16, 2022; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indianapolis Colts quarterback Matt Ryan (2) celebrates the win over Jacksonville Jaguars at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 16, 2022; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indianapolis Colts quarterback Matt Ryan (2) celebrates the win over Jacksonville Jaguars at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 9, 2022; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel (19) reacts after being fouled in the third quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 9, 2022; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel (19) reacts after being fouled in the third quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports /

WR1: Deebo Samuel, San Francisco 49ers ($7,600)

Deebo Samuel has been as consistent as they come this season in fantasy football, as he has had at least 66 scrimmage yards in all but one game this year. While the rushing stats haven’t been as prominent as last season, he’s been getting it done through the air averaging 7.8 targets per game.

This week, Samuel gets a matchup with the Kansas City Chiefs who have had a decent defense thus far but have given up monstrous games to opposing teams’ number-one wideout. Mike Williams went 8-113-1, Mike Evans went 8-103-2, Davante Adams went 3-124-2, and Stefon Diggs went 10-148-1. I’m betting on Samuel adding to that line.

WR2: Michael Pittman Jr., Indianapolis Colts ($7,400)

Michael Pittman Jr. had the best game of his season in Week 6, catching 13-of-16 targets for 134 yards. It was likely a ceiling game for Pittman as the Colts’ passing attack was functioning at an extremely high volume. Regardless, he’s been the number one for Matt Ryan and that’s certainly a plus being the top option for a quarterback constantly looking to dump it off.

This week, Pittman matches up against the Tennessee Titans this week, who boast one of the worst secondaries in the league. With the Colts’ offense looking like they’re able to compete in shootouts, Pittman’s high volume may continue this week with a good matchup.

WR3: Tee Higgins, Cincinnati Bengals ($6,400)

Tee Higgins returned from his one-game absence and tied his season-high in targets with 10. He’s looked almost like a 1B for the Bengals rather than a number two wideout. He’s the WR26 on the year, and that could have been higher if not for injury. He will certainly finish higher than that when the season is over.

Higgins and the Bengals take on the Atlanta Falcons in Week 7, who have surprised many this year, but also have the 31st-ranked secondary. In what will be a sneaky-competitive game, Higgins and the Bengals will have to move the ball, making Higgins a solid WR3 in this lineup.