Happy Friday, and happy Week 7!
The Bills, Jaguars, Chargers, and Commanders are on bye this week, and with the season nearing its midpoint, here's to a week where the injury report finally slows down.
Let’s win the week!
In this week’s newsletter:
👀 Things I'm Keeping an Eye On
🥇 Top-10 WRs
📊 Streaming Edge
❓ Weekly Advice
👀 Things I'm Keeping an Eye On
Puka Nacua (calf), my WR1 on the week, left Thursday's practice early and was limited. With Davante Adams now on injured reserve for 6-10 weeks, the Rams are thin at receiver, so confirm Nacua's final status before you lock in anyone from that offense.
Lamar Jackson (ankle) returned to practice and has a chance to play Sunday against Cincinnati. Friday's final report matters for Ja'Marr Chase (my WR4) and Zay Flowers (my WR7) as well.
Brock Bowers (hamstring/calf), my TE1, was upgraded to a full practice participant on Thursday.
The Packers' injury report got crowded. Jordan Love (back, my QB3), Christian Watson (ankle), and Matthew Golden were all limited Wednesday, though Love has said he'll play. Josh Jacobs is also eligible to return from the Commissioner's Exempt List and wasn't on Wednesday's report.
🥇 Week 7 Top-Ten WRs
Rank | Player | Team | Opp |
1 | Puka Nacua | LAR | @LV |
2 | Jaxon Smith-Njigba | SEA | KC |
3 | Amon-Ra St. Brown | DET | GB |
4 | Ja'Marr Chase | CIN | @BAL |
5 | CeeDee Lamb | DAL | @PHI |
6 | Drake London | ATL | SF |
7 | Zay Flowers | BAL | CIN |
8 | Nico Collins | HOU | NYG |
9 | DeVonta Smith | PHI | DAL |
10 | Christian Watson | GB | @DET |
📊 Streaming Edge
I like to keep an eye on player ownerships as the week goes on. This newsletter sends on Fridays and your weekly waivers have been running since Wednesday so the hot pickups are definitely gone. In this section I’ll highlight potential starters that are still available in over 50% of leagues.
QB Streamer: Deshaun Watson - 15.5% Ownership
My QB12 this week and the only top-12 quarterback still available in over half of leagues, which matters with Josh Allen and Jayden Daniels both on bye.
TE Streamer: Tyler Higbee - 20.5% Ownership
My TE10 this week and the Rams' lead tight end, with Davante Adams on injured reserve and Puka Nacua dealing with a calf injury.
DST Streamer: Carolina Panthers - 27.1% Ownership
My #5 defense this week, hosting a Tampa Bay offense that may be without Emeka Egbuka and could be starting a quarterback just back from a thumb injury.
Other streaming options: Dallas Cowboys - 15.6% (Monday night), Miami Dolphins - 0.8%
❓ Weekly Advice
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