Keys to a fantasy football victory in Week 7

Fantasy football analyst Sal Vetri highlights his keys to a Week 7 victory.

Best RB spot of the week: Chuba Hubbard vs. WAS

Hubbard continues to be one of the best backs in all of fantasy. In Week 6, he earned a season-high 82% of the snaps and 86% of the backfield opportunities. He turned this strong usage into 103 total yards on 23 touches. Over the past four games, Hubbard ranks second in fantasy points behind only Derrick Henry. Hubbard has been great, and his success should continue this week.

Hubbard will take on the Washington Commanders in Week 7. They allow the fourth-most rushing yards per play and the most explosive runs of 10+ yards this season according to NFL Pro. This is a great spot for Hubbard, who is averaging 5.6 yards per carry on the season. Expect another strong showing from the former Oklahoma State back.

Pick-up-and-play: DeMario Douglas vs. JAX

Douglas has become someone you can start weekly in fantasy. He’s earned at least a 28% target share in three of his last four games, including in Week 6 with rookie QB Drake Maye. Maye targeted Douglas more than any other Patriots receiver. Douglas turned this usage into six catches for 92 yards and a score. He was a top-10 receiver on the week.

Maye seems to enjoy throwing to his slot receivers, dating back to his college career at UNC. This matters because Douglas played 87% of his snaps from the slot in Week 6. Now it’s only one game, but we should take this usage seriously moving forward, especially in Week 7 because the Patriots will face the Jaguars. Jacksonville allows the most passing yards per game and the most touchdown passes this year. You can start Douglas in Week 7.

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Sketchy spot of the week: David Montgomery vs. MIN

Montgomery has been incredible for the Lions this year. He’s scored a touchdown in eight straight games and leads the Lions backfield with 85 total touches. Montgomery also ranks second in success rate this season and…

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Publish date : 2024-10-18 15:47:25

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