XANDAMERE’S SHOWDOWN SLANT ::

Week 7 starts off with a bit of an ugly game as the Giants visit the Eagles. The game total here is just 44 points with the Eagles favored currently favored by a field goal. On one hand, we have an underperforming Eagles team that has had shaky quarterback play and an injury-ravaged offense and on the other hand, we have a Giants team that is basically the same, though not quite so injury-ravaged.

On the Philly side, Miles Sanders is out, leaving the backfield to Boston Scott and Corey Clement. We saw this . . .

Game Overview ::

By JM >>

The Cowboys are showing signs of being a bit slower-paced and a bit more run-leaning…which would make sense in this matchup as wellWashington has been balanced on offense, and that doesn’t project to change hereBig plays are going to need to click in order for this game environment to take offIncidentally, “big plays” are the best pieces to target in this game

How Dallas Will Try To Win ::

The Cowboys’ game against the Cardinals got out of hand quickly on Monday night, which gave us only a small sample size . . .

Game Overview ::

By Hilow >>

Possible key injuries on both sides which would open up some great floor/ceiling valueNot much guesswork from this game, with the Bills likely to control the flow throughout; volume likely to flow through the avenue of least resistance (passing game) for the Bills, with the Jets in standard catch up modeA couple Game Theory nuggets to think about from this game

How Buffalo Will Try To Win ::

Brian Daboll has always been known to tailor specific game plans to specific opponents, which made the first few weeks of the season somewhat confusing watching the Bills . . .

Game Overview ::

By JM >>

These teams are similar in the way they approach games...but New Orleans is better at most of the things they doThe Saints should be able to tilt toward the run, while the Panthers may eventually have to tilt toward the airThere is a clear way this game could (and likely will) play out, but it wouldn't take much from there for an interesting tributary to openThis game is no fantasy gold mine; but there are certainly pieces to think about

How New Orleans Will Try To Win ::

Each of these teams are . . .

Game Overview ::

By JM >>

The Packers are going to really like this matchup...in a number of different waysThe Texans are not set up quite as well here, but they should be able to be a threat in this one throughoutIt's highly likely that the Packers score points in this one; and if the Texans are able to keep pace, we could have a great DFS game environment on our handsUnsurprisingly, there are a number of pieces to consider in this one

How Green Bay Will Try To Win ::

Green Bay ranks 32nd in pace of play . . .

Game Overview ::

By Hilow >>

Highly concentrated offenses on both sides of the ball, with the Browns likely to lean run-heavy and the Bengals likely forced to the air more as the game moves on, after attempting to lean run-heavy for as long as the game remains competitiveVery clear tributary that could open things up in this game for an easy path to hit the over, including one that not many fantasy footballers will considerKeep an eye on the health of Wyatt Teller, PFF’s top-rated run-blocking guard on the season

How Cleveland Will Try . . .

Game Overview ::

By JM >>

It's always cute when I think I'll be able to tighten up the writeup in a game like this one; there's plenty to dig into hereThe Falcons should be able to score points against the Lions...The Lions should be able to score points against the Falcons...This gives us plenty to think about in terms of DFS

How Atlanta Will Try To Win ::

Last week, we explored the fact that the Falcons’ pass play rate had been dropping since its early-season spike vs Seattle, and this team has now . . .

Game Overview ::

By JM >>

The Bucs should be able to move the ball in this spot, and they should be able to control this gameThis is the exact wrong type of matchup for the Raiders, so they'll have to get creative in how they piece drives togetherOne or two quality DFS scores could very easily emerge from this spot, but you have to take on plenty of guesswork to land those scores on your roster

How Tampa Bay Will Try To Win ::

The Buccaneers' offense enters this game against the Raiders ranked sixth in DVOA on the . . .

Game Overview ::

By Hilow >>

Slow-paced, disciplined, grind-it-out game with both teams likely vying for field position

I was originally drawn to Jerick McKinnon, but after digging into the matchup and circumstances surrounding the 49ers backfield, there are better cost-considered plays available

Not much in the way of expected fantasy goodness from this game

How San Francisco Will Try To Win ::

San Francisco employs non-traditional offensive alignments consisting of heavy 21-personnel usage (34%) and slot wide receiver usage (Brandon Aiyuk: 149 of 288 snaps graded at slot, Deebo Samuel: 92 of 142 snaps . . .

Game Overview ::

By JM >>

Denver will try to win by keeping the ball on the ground and preventing big plays, but this is easier said than doneIn order for this game environment to take off, the Broncos will have to have a strong game on offense (which is not our likeliest scenario in this spot)This leaves us without too many DFS options here, though there are a few keys guys to consider

How Denver Will Try To Win ::

How will Denver try to win? That’s not really even a question, is it? The Chiefs’ defense ranks . . .

Game Overview ::

By JM >>

There is much to dig into here...

How Seattle Will Try To Win ::

Before we get into this game — a game whose expectations will be driven forward by Mythical Being Russell Wilson — I want to lay out something that’s worth seeing // thinking about. Here are two matchups we have this weekend:

Matchup 1 pairs the #1 offense (all numbers DVOA) with the #9 defense on one side of the ball, with the #12 offense taking on the #26 defense on the other side of the ball.

Matchup 2 pairs the #3 offense with . . .

XANDAMERE’S SHOWDOWN SLANT ::

An exciting Week 7 closes out with the Bears visiting the Rams on Monday night. The game has a 44.5 total with the Rams favored by nearly a touchdown, as Vegas isn’t buying the Bears as a legit 5-1 team. Chicago has scored 128 points on the season, behind all but five other teams, but their defense has been fantastic and they’ve won a bunch of close ones. 

On the Chicago side, David Montgomery has the backfield all to himself with Tarik Cohen out for the year. Montgomery has played 85 . . .