As Ferris Bueller might say: The world of sports moves pretty fast.
If you don't stop and look around at least once a week, you could miss it. Here we'll review what you might have missed in the past week all in one place. Why spend hours scrolling through Twitter to catch up on the news you want? We've already done that for you, so remember to check back every Monday to get your dose of weekly sports review.
<h4>MLB</h4><p>The World Series between the <a href="https://www.mlb.com/dodgers" target="_blank">Los Angeles Dodgers</a> and <a href="https://www.mlb.com/rays" target="_blank">Tampa Bay Rays</a> kicked off last Tuesday night. The Dodgers took the first game 8-3 behind a strong pitching performance from <strong>Clayton Kershaw</strong>. <strong>Mookie Betts</strong> homered and added two stolen bases and 3 RBI in the contest. <strong>Tyler Glasnow</strong> was lit up for six runs over 4 1/3 IP and took the Game 1 loss for the Rays.</p><div class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="4536942b4d4ac7fd41eed71ec4e32ba5" id="c5c51"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet twitter-custom-tweet" data-partner="rebelmouse" data-twitter-tweet-id="1318997048704831488"><div style="margin:1em 0">Last time @mookiebetts played in the World Series was against the Dodgers.
Boston beat LA in his MVP year in 2018.… https://t.co/62VYtwzsti</div> — Bleacher Report (@Bleacher Report)<a href="https://twitter.com/BleacherReport/statuses/1318997048704831488">1603308376.0</a></blockquote></div><p><strong>Blake Snell</strong> and <strong>Tony Gonsolin</strong> went in Game 2. Snell went 4 2/3 IP and took a no hitter into the fifth inning striking out nine batters. <strong>Brandon Lowe</strong> homered twice for the Rays. <strong>Joey Wendle</strong> had a two run double and a sacrifice fly to match Lowe's three RBI on the day. <strong>Corey Seager</strong> mashed his seventh home run of the postseason in Game 2. <strong>Chris Taylor</strong> and <strong>Will Smith</strong> also went yard. The Dodgers dropped Game 2 by a score of 6-4 to draw the World Series even at a game a piece.<br/></p><p>Game 3 went to the Dodgers 6-2 behind a fantastic outing from <strong>Walker Buehler</strong> who struck out 10 over six innings with one earned run surrendered. <strong>Austin Barnes</strong> and Justin Turner led the way offensively for LA with home runs. Randy Arozarena hit his eighth home run of the postseason which tied him with Barry Bonds, Carlos Beltran, and Nelson Cruz for most all time in a single playoff season.</p><p>Game 4 was not only an all-time installment of the Fall Classic, but we also were treated to some history from both teams. <strong>Randy Arozarena</strong> broke the all time record for home runs in a single postseason hitting his ninth homer of the 2020 playoffs. For the Dodgers, <strong>Justin Turner </strong>became the franchise's all time leader in postseason home runs with 12 surpassing Duke Snider.</p><p>The game itself saw three lead changes over the last four innings and included one of the craziest plays to end a World Series game in history as <strong>Brett Phillips</strong> singled to center field which tied the game scoring <strong>Kevin Kiermaier</strong>, but a routine grounder was bobbled by the Dodgers' Chris Taylor. This allowed Randy Arozarena to make a run for home. The Dodgers quickly recovered and got the relay in to the cut off man well ahead of Arozarena. Will Smith went for the tag too early and never secured the ball allowing Arozarena to make it home for the game winning run! Rays take Game 4 in a walk off win 8-7 to even the series at 2.</p><div class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="55090bb1eede76fddba9c9603d263709" id="3d269"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet twitter-custom-tweet" data-partner="rebelmouse" data-twitter-tweet-id="1320223049912864768"><div style="margin:1em 0">Randy Arozarena and Brett Phillips, your heroes:
https://t.co/DBZroYipHK</div> — Mike Monaco (@Mike Monaco)<a href="https://twitter.com/MikeMonaco_/statuses/1320223049912864768">1603600678.0</a></blockquote></div><p>Randy Arozarena has had one of the most historic playoff seasons in history and Sunday night he became all time hits leader in a single post season (27). Unfortunately for the Rays, that was about the only good takeaway from Game 4. Clayton Kershaw was solid again as he struck out six over 5 2/3 IP earning his second win of this World Series.</p><div class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="4ba8ed82ff5bac540b5fc1838833d6bd" id="a9d86"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet twitter-custom-tweet" data-partner="rebelmouse" data-twitter-tweet-id="1320537577888321536"><div style="margin:1em 0">Locked in. The most hits EVER in a single #postseason.
The legend of Randy Arozarena continues to grow. https://t.co/Po5Pphoqa7</div> — MLB (@MLB)<a href="https://twitter.com/MLB/statuses/1320537577888321536">1603675667.0</a></blockquote></div><p>Corey Seager and <strong>Cody Bellinger</strong> got to Tyler Glasnow early and after two frames the Dodgers' three runs were enough to allow them to never trail in this one. <strong>Blake Treinen</strong> came in and struck out two on his way to earning the save. Los Angeles is now just one win away from winning their seventh championship and first in 32 years.<br/></p><p>Projected starters for Tuesday night's Game 6 are Blake Snell (2-2, 3.33 ERA) for Tampa Bay and Tony Gonsolin (0-2, 9.39 ERA) for Los Angeles.</p><h4>NBA </h4><p>Stan Van Gundy has agreed to coach the New Orleans Pelicans. He will assume the responsibility of developing last year's number one overall pick, <strong>Zion Williamson</strong>. David Griffin is one of the best general managers in the NBA and has <a href="https://www.nba.com/draft/2020/teams/NOP#/" target="_blank">four picks in the upcoming draft (13, 39, 42, 60)</a> that could be used to move up and land a more impactful player. There aren't a lot of glaring holes for them and they're young at their core. </p><p>Nate Bjorkgren is set to be head coach of the Pacers. Bjorkgren is a former assistant with Toronto. These recent hires add to Ty Lue becoming the new Clippers coach, Billy Donovan to the Bulls, Steve Nash coaching Brooklyn, Doc Rivers to Philadelphia, and Tom Thibodeau to the New York Knicks.</p><p>Bucks "won't trade <strong>Giannis</strong>" if he turns down the max extension Milwaukee is expected to offer him once free agency begins later this year. Antetokounmpo is still under contract for one more year whether he agrees to a deal this offseason or not.</p><div class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="933ddc1056f0f2e681a124e337e4d2cf" id="0f5b4"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet twitter-custom-tweet" data-partner="rebelmouse" data-twitter-tweet-id="1318360016538062848"><div style="margin:1em 0">Dallas Mavericks, Golden State Warriors, Miami Heat and Toronto Raptors are just 4 out of 30 teams that would like… https://t.co/ncZ6kwp7n6</div> — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints)<a href="https://twitter.com/ClutchPointsApp/statuses/1318360016538062848">1603156496.0</a></blockquote></div><p>The reigning back-to-back MVP may force the team into a game of Russian roulette if there is uncertainty about his intentions as the trade deadline approaches next season. If the Bucks feel that Giannis may sign elsewhere, they may have no other choice than to trade him. It would be better to get some assets or free up cap space in a trade than to lose the Greek Freak for nothing.<br/></p><h4>UFC</h4><p><strong>Khabib Nurmagomedov</strong> defeated <strong>Justin Gaethje</strong> with a second round submission on Saturday to move to 29-0-0 in the UFC. He is one of the best pound for pound fighters of his generation and dominated the Lightweight division over the course of his career.</p><div class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="d310e5ea7dbbdd43d3e562644b2ab55c" id="1a232"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet twitter-custom-tweet" data-partner="rebelmouse" data-twitter-tweet-id="1320106743414796290"><div style="margin:1em 0">BREAKING: Khabib Nurmagomedov announces his retirement from MMA. #UFC254 https://t.co/JtLGvh36ds</div> — UFC on BT Sport (@UFC on BT Sport)<a href="https://twitter.com/btsportufc/statuses/1320106743414796290">1603572948.0</a></blockquote></div><p>He shocked the world by announcing his retirement following the win. Khabib will retire as an undefeated champion and has earned the respect of everyone including Dana White.</p><p class="shortcode-media shortcode-media-youtube">
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</p><p><br/></p><h4>NFL </h4><p><strong>Antonio Brown</strong> has agreed to terms with the <a href="https://www.buccaneers.com/" target="_blank">Tampa Bay Buccaneers</a> and may join the team as early as Week 9 after serving his eight game suspension imposed by the league.</p><div class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="8686c4ceed74c709ab09531d885fbe97" id="b5ec3"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet twitter-custom-tweet" data-partner="rebelmouse" data-twitter-tweet-id="1320354850941620224"><div style="margin:1em 0">Antonio Brown’s one-year deal with Tampa has a max value of $2.5 million, per source. It includes a $750,000 bonus… https://t.co/9YNEai5g8i</div> — Adam Schefter (@Adam Schefter)<a href="https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/statuses/1320354850941620224">1603632102.0</a></blockquote></div><p>The <a href="https://www.steelers.com/" target="_blank">Pittsburgh Steelers</a> come out of Week 7 the only remaining undefeated team in the NFL. The Steelers defeated the <a href="https://www.tennesseetitans.com/" target="_blank">Titans</a> in a battle of the undefeated 27-24. The Steelers are now 6-0 sitting atop the AFC North, and the Titans fall to 5-1 on the year.</p><p>The other undefeated team entering Week 7, the <a href="https://www.seahawks.com/" target="_blank">Seattle Seahawks</a>, lost to the <a href="https://www.azcardinals.com/" target="_blank">Arizona Cardinals</a> Sunday night in OT 37-34. <strong>Russell Wilson</strong> and <strong>Kyler Murray</strong> were both outstanding and finished with numbers typically reserved for Madden games. Murray finished with 360 yards and three scores through the air along with 67 yards and a touchdown on the ground. Wilson had 388 passing yards and three touchdowns to go with 84 yards on the ground. </p><p>Both quarterbacks led their teams in rushing, but it came down to three uncharacteristic interceptions thrown by Wilson that made the difference. The last of which allowed the Cardinals to seal the win with a field goal after missing one prior to that interception.</p><div class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="6d2994eab7971c43c7968039a3ad6d92" id="b80a7"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet twitter-custom-tweet" data-partner="rebelmouse" data-twitter-tweet-id="1320582781827768320"><div style="margin:1em 0">The Seahawks (572) and Cardinals (519) featured 1,091 combined total yards, the most in a regular-season NFL game s… https://t.co/vck9ocNTVH</div> — ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPN Stats & Info)<a href="https://twitter.com/ESPNStatsInfo/statuses/1320582781827768320">1603686445.0</a></blockquote></div><p><strong>Todd Gurley</strong> scored a late 4th quarter TD but appeared to want to fall short to keep running clock. Instead he fell across the goal line and the <a href="https://www.detroitlions.com/" target="_blank">Lions</a> got the ball back with about a minute left to play.<br/></p><div class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="d81858714464f7eb4996101a7d03f938" id="b6665"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet twitter-custom-tweet" data-partner="rebelmouse" data-twitter-tweet-id="1320454937478877185"><div style="margin:1em 0">Todd Gurley tried to stop himself from scoring on this run...
It didn't work out. https://t.co/u0hahQ0IQf</div> — FOX Sports: NFL (@FOX Sports: NFL)<a href="https://twitter.com/NFLonFOX/statuses/1320454937478877185">1603655964.0</a></blockquote></div><p>A deep pass to <strong>Kenny Golladay</strong> set up the eventual game tying touchdown to <strong>TJ Hockenson</strong>. The extra point won it for Detroit 23-22. </p><div class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="ef40d7adf19f431a332d770a8bbfe1dc" id="8934a"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet twitter-custom-tweet" data-partner="rebelmouse" data-twitter-tweet-id="1320457983982120960"><div style="margin:1em 0">TJ HOCKENSON. FOR THE WIN. ON #NationalTightEndsDay! #OnePride #DETvsATL https://t.co/IgPI0pOLGy</div> — NFL (@NFL)<a href="https://twitter.com/NFL/statuses/1320457983982120960">1603656690.0</a></blockquote></div><p>In another thriller, <strong>Joe Burrow</strong> looked poised to celebrate a fourth quarter comeback win against the <a href="https://www.clevelandbrowns.com/" target="_blank">Browns</a>. <strong>Baker Mayfield</strong> drove his team down the field and <strong>Donovan Peoples-Jones </strong>caught the game winning touchdown, stealing a win on the road. The Browns improve to 5-2 behind Baker Mayfield's five touchdown passes.</p>
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Daniel Jones gave a lot of fans the ability to say they could do something a professional athlete can do on Thursday night versus the Eagles
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Week 6 Vibe Check (2-3) This past week offered us a worthy entry into the Bad Beat Hall of Losers.
A brutal 22 point fourth quarter by the Eagles killed an easy -7.5 point cover by the Ravens, who haven't quite looked as dominant as we expected them to heading into this season. Meanwhile, the Panthers and Packers decided to make my big sweeping proclamations that Carolina's good and the Tampa Bay Bucs are bad look very silly.
As for my two wins, they were decent nail biters, too. The Titans, thanks to some creative coaching, managed to secure us a cover with a King Henry wildcat TD and the Chiefs showed us all a different dimension they have to crush people, their running game. This kept the game a little closer than most would've liked, but imagine adding Le'Veon Bell to this team. Yeah, start checking Super Bowl futures.
<h4>Speaking of the future, let's get a look at Week 7…</h4><p>To be honest, there aren't a ton of games that I love on this slate. Seems like oddsmakers have this week dialed in and a lot of these match ups just seem a little off. However, the games that do call out to me all have one thing in common. </p><p><strong><u>Road Favorites for the Win</u></strong></p><p><strong>Packers -3.5 over Texans</strong></p><p>The Packers are coming off a brutal road loss, in which their offense got full on exposed by Todd Bowles and the Bucs. What's the best medicine for an offense still nursing their pride and trying to rebound? Playing against a <a href="https://texanswire.usatoday.com/2020/10/19/texans-must-be-consistent-defense/" target="_blank">defense</a> allowing 5.4 yards per carry and having Aaron Jones on your team is a good start. The line on this should be higher, but the Texans playing a home drops the spread by a couple points. I expect and hope everyone will take advantage here. Heck, double up and bet Aaron Jones overs on yards, TDs, and anything else you can find! </p><p><br/></p><p class="shortcode-media shortcode-media-rebelmouse-image">
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<small class="image-media media-caption" placeholder="Add Photo Caption...">Aaron Rodgers will look to bounce back from a tough loss in Tampa Bay.</small><small class="image-media media-photo-credit" placeholder="Add Photo Credit...">(Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)</small></p><p><br/></p><p><strong>Browns -3 over Bengals</strong></p><p>The Browns are coming off a brutal road loss, in which their offense got full on exposed by Keith Butler and the Steelers. What's the best medicine for an offense still nursing their pride and trying to rebound? Playing a <a href="https://www.si.com/nfl/bengals/news/bengals-defense-indianapolis" target="_blank">defense</a> allowing 5.1 yards per carry and having Kareem Hunt on your team is a good start. Whoa. So, that's what Deja vu feels like. The only way this could be better for the Dawg Pound was if Nick Chubb was healthy. On the flip side, the Cleveland D has been porous, at times, but against the rookie Joe Burrow and a struggling Cincy offense, whom they've already handled once this year with ease, they'll have a chance to get right. </p><p><strong>Seahawks -3 over Cardinals</strong></p><p>Russell Wilson has cemented himself as <a href="https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nfl/nfl-mvp-odds-russell-wilson-s-mvp-odds-have-moved-so-much-he-s-favored-over-the-field/ar-BB1akIrp" target="_blank">the odds-on favorite for MVP</a> on the strength of his glorious arm and ability to extend plays behind his middling offensive line. The Cardinals and Kyler Murray, the briefest of MVP candidates, have shown flashes, but thrown some duds in for equal measure. However, the biggest concern is their strength of opponent. In the past four weeks, they've lost to the Lions and Panthers, while beating up on the Darnold-less Jets and Dak-less Cowboys. The Seahawks are, by far, the best opponent this young and inconsistent team has faced and it's time for the real contender to do away with the pretender.</p><p><strong>D'Andre Swift to Score a TD (+135)</strong> </p><p>The Georgia stud and rookie running back is coming off of his best game as a professional against the Jacksonville Jaguars. This feels like the moment he takes <a href="https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nfl/detroit-lions-adrian-peterson-d-andre-swift-has-already-taken-tremendous-steps/ar-BB1ajeJc" target="_blank">the leap</a> towards being a consistent fantasy play and genuine offensive threat. He put up 116 yards on 14 carries for a gaudy 8.2 average with two touchdowns to boot. He's about to face another weak bottom half of the league rushing D, one who's let up the second most receptions to backs. Swift got four of those last week, so he's just as likely to punch one in via the air as the ground. For a little (lot of) extra value, you can always bet him to score the first TD at +1100.</p><p><br/></p><p class="shortcode-media shortcode-media-rebelmouse-image">
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<small class="image-media media-caption" placeholder="Add Photo Caption...">Jimmy Garoppolo receiving some hands on coaching from Bill Belichick, his former mentor and current opponent. </small><small class="image-media media-photo-credit" placeholder="Add Photo Credit...">Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports</small></p><p><br/></p><p><strong>San Francisco vs New England over 43.5</strong></p><h3></h3><p>The 49ers and Patriots are both having themselves some odd seasons. Cam Newton looked like his former self in the early going, but a COVID diagnosis derailed any momentum he or the team had before getting the Chiefs, an early bye, and the Broncos. Belichick isn't taking a three game losing streak without a fight, and will be working overtime to return his offense to their early season success. Not to mention, the mastermind is going up against his former backup, who he's <a href="https://www.nbcsports.com/boston/patriots/bill-belichick-reflects-jimmy-garoppolo-trade-patriots-49ers-nears" target="_blank">definitely sick of having to talk about trading</a>. Meanwhile, the 49ers have been ravaged by injuries, having the most guys on IR this season. This rash of bad luck included their starting QB, RB, WR, TE, CB, DE, and LB all missing time. It culminated in an ugly loss to the Dolphins, which seemed to be the wake up call the team needed to bounce back to beat the Rams. I could easily see this game scoring up into the high 20's with a pair of highly motivated offenses going against defenses, which haven't reached the heights of last season's former glory. </p>
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Rookie receiver Chase Claypool of the Pittsburgh Steelers has been an emerging threat in that offense
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We're almost at the halfway point in the NFL season, and it's been a wildly untraditional one so far.
With games needing to be rescheduled due to COVID-19 the NFL schedule has been thrown into a constant state of chaos at this point, and as fans we're just hoping that they can finish the season. An uptick in injuries can likely be traced back to a truncated offseason not allowing teams and players the adequate amount of time to get their bodies prepared for the season. Let's hope that the league and Commissioner Goodell are able to enact a plan to keep football going to see a proper end to the season with a team being crowned Super Bowl champions.
Let's take a look at the Week 7 power rankings based on what we've seen so far this year.
<p><strong>32. New York Jets (0-6)</strong> -There isn't a lot to say about the Jets. Until they fire Adam Gase this franchise has no chance to turn things around.</p><div class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="2fe923b3d0811dfc04dfd21e4269254a" id="f2f68"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet twitter-custom-tweet" data-partner="rebelmouse" data-twitter-tweet-id="1319388516405501952"><div style="margin:1em 0">Stop hiring people like Adam Gase, and start hiring people like Eric Bieniemy. https://t.co/8q70NTLem4</div> — Doug Farrar (@Doug Farrar)<a href="https://twitter.com/NFL_DougFarrar/statuses/1319388516405501952">1603401710.0</a></blockquote></div><p><br/></p><p><strong>31. Washington Football Team (1-5)</strong> </p><p><strong>30. New York Giants (1-6)</strong></p><p><strong>29. Jacksonville Jaguars (1-5)</strong> - It's hard not to like Gardner Minshew, but it's been getting increasingly harder to watch the Jaguars. DJ Chark, Laviska Shenault, and Keelan Cole provide a solid group of receivers to complement James Robinson, who has been a pleasant surprise for Jacksonville this year. </p><p><br/></p><div class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="076a6629af472788649c36968a7c0454" id="c2802"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet twitter-custom-tweet" data-partner="rebelmouse" data-twitter-tweet-id="1319039594797682689"><div style="margin:1em 0">@NFL_DovKleiman Gardner Minshew should bench Doug Marrone</div> — Clint Lamb (@Clint Lamb)<a href="https://twitter.com/ClintRLamb/statuses/1319039594797682689">1603318520.0</a></blockquote></div><p><br/></p><p><strong>28. Philadelphia Eagles (2-4-1)</strong> - The Eagles have been a major disappointment so far this season. They have dealt with injuries to their offensive line and receiving groups, but Carson Wentz needs to continue to post games like he did on Thursday against the Giants in Week 7 for them to have a chance at redemption. Miles Sanders has been banged up this season, but Boston Scott looks able to fill in. Scott scored the game winning touchdown to defeat the Giants. </p><p><br/></p><div class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="d5f19e4a0b8b60323736d863f7c16455" id="7f522"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet twitter-custom-tweet" data-partner="rebelmouse" data-twitter-tweet-id="1319481826688290817"><div style="margin:1em 0">WENTZ TO BOSTON SCOTT FOR THE LEAD WITH 40 SECONDS LEFT 😱
(via @NFL)
https://t.co/lDrubfpYSr</div> — SportsCenter (@SportsCenter)<a href="https://twitter.com/SportsCenter/statuses/1319481826688290817">1603423956.0</a></blockquote></div><p><strong>27. Los Angeles Chargers (1-4)</strong><br/></p><p><strong>26. Cincinnati Bengals (1-4-1)</strong></p><p><strong>25. Dallas Cowboys (2-4)</strong> - After getting a peek at how the Cowboys will look without Dak Prescott under center. It may be a good time to sell Ezekiel Elliott and the Dallas receivers in fantasy if you can find buyers.</p><div class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="7a62a817897cfb3563337d1f8201bce6" id="88c80"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet twitter-custom-tweet" data-partner="rebelmouse" data-twitter-tweet-id="1318613489691353089"><div style="margin:1em 0">The Dallas Cowboys organization after operating just one week without Dak Prescott https://t.co/3j3BbZFiM7</div> — Blogging The Boys (@Blogging The Boys)<a href="https://twitter.com/BloggingTheBoys/statuses/1318613489691353089">1603216929.0</a></blockquote></div><p><strong>24. Atlanta Falcons (1-5)</strong><br/></p><p><strong>23. New England Patriots (2-3)</strong></p><p><strong>22. Houston Texans (1-5)</strong></p><p><strong>21. Denver Broncos (2-3)</strong></p><p><strong>20. Minnesota Vikings (1-5)</strong> - If Dalvin Cook can stay healthy this season, and Kirk Cousins stops throwing interceptions (10 already this season) the Vikings could find themselves climbing this list quickly. As Justin Jefferson continues to develop, he creates a dangerous tandem with Adam Thielen and should help Cousins as he attempts to overcome some early season struggles.</p><div class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="3080bca65cf9cb6cee9566a851e9ca87" id="a3362"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet twitter-custom-tweet" data-partner="rebelmouse" data-twitter-tweet-id="1317929318689943553"><div style="margin:1em 0">Most receiving yards in a game by a rookie since 2018:
Justin Jefferson (Wk 3) - 175
Justin Jefferson (Wk 6) - 166 https://t.co/GS3inCFL24</div> — PFF (@PFF)<a href="https://twitter.com/PFF/statuses/1317929318689943553">1603053810.0</a></blockquote></div><p><strong>19. Detroit Lions (2-3)</strong><br/></p><p><strong>18. Carolina Panthers (3-3)</strong></p><p><strong>17. Las Vegas Raiders (3-2)</strong></p><p><strong>16. San Francisco 49ers (3-3)</strong> - As the Niners are still dealing with a rash of injuries, they have managed to keep themselves in the race for the division thus far. Raheem Mostert suffered a high ankle sprain last week and is looking at a stint on the IR. Jerick McKinnon will assume the role of starting running back in his stead.</p><div class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="cc14c2e46cb542d4e375b671e91c11c3" id="52128"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet twitter-custom-tweet" data-partner="rebelmouse" data-twitter-tweet-id="1318322652600279040"><div style="margin:1em 0">49ers’ HC Kyle Shanahan said RB Raheem Mostert “most likely" will go on injured reserve with a high ankle sprain.</div> — Adam Schefter (@Adam Schefter)<a href="https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/statuses/1318322652600279040">1603147588.0</a></blockquote></div><p><strong>15. Indianapolis Colts (4-2)</strong><br/></p><p><strong>14. Cleveland Browns (4-2)</strong> - If Baker Mayfield doesn't start to look better quickly, the Browns season could begin to fall apart as they wait for the return of star running back Nick Chubb.</p><div class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="16fdf167c8d5c1407dd38298a90ed7f2" id="ac95e"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet twitter-custom-tweet" data-partner="rebelmouse" data-twitter-tweet-id="1317889187635294208"><div style="margin:1em 0">Baker Mayfield is now holding back a super talented offense & very capable coaching staff.</div> — Colin Cowherd (@Colin Cowherd)<a href="https://twitter.com/ColinCowherd/statuses/1317889187635294208">1603044242.0</a></blockquote></div><p><strong>13. Miami Dolphins (3-3)</strong> - Dolphins' coach Brian Flores this past week made the surprising announcement that Tua Tagovailoa would be taking over as starting QB for Ryan Fitzpatrick. Fitz had Miami sitting at 3-3 good for second in the AFC East. Considering Flores has done such a great job of turning the team around, as a fan you just have to have faith that this is the right time for the move.</p><div class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="a71471da839d29c870ce78875421c6bd" id="9581c"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet twitter-custom-tweet" data-partner="rebelmouse" data-twitter-tweet-id="1318575491654320128"><div style="margin:1em 0">Breaking: The Dolphins are naming Tua Tagovailoa their starting QB, a league source tells @AdamSchefter.
Tua Tago… https://t.co/EjsftVVO2F</div> — SportsCenter (@SportsCenter)<a href="https://twitter.com/SportsCenter/statuses/1318575491654320128">1603207869.0</a></blockquote></div><p><strong>12. Los Angeles Rams (4-2)</strong> - All four of the Rams' wins this season are against NFC East teams. That makes them suspect until further notice. We're on to you Rams!</p><div class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="9400933683945bf7d9b64c4932143a57" id="e6f48"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet twitter-custom-tweet" data-partner="rebelmouse" data-twitter-tweet-id="1318585135260983296"><div style="margin:1em 0">Tua Tagovailoa's first opponent as starter ... Aaron Donald and the Rams 😤 https://t.co/lQN67tk67d</div> — SportsCenter (@SportsCenter)<a href="https://twitter.com/SportsCenter/statuses/1318585135260983296">1603210169.0</a></blockquote></div><p><strong>11. Chicago Bears (5-1)</strong> - The most unlikely of 5-1 records. Neither Mitch Trubisky or Nick Foles has looked particularly good, and the same can be said of David Montgomery and Allen Robinson. The defense is good, but expect the losses to start to pile up.<br/></p><p><strong>10. New Orleans Saints (3-2)</strong> - Star receiver Michael Thomas tweaked his hamstring in practice this week, and his status for this Sunday is in question. After Thomas was suspended last week after an altercation with a teammate, the team may be missing him yet again as they will take on the Panthers in an important division matchup. </p><p><strong>9. Arizona Cardinals (4-2)</strong> - The Cardinals have managed to keep pace with the rest of the NFC West behind the electric play of Kyler Murray. As Kenyan Drake appears to be settling into the offense, Arizona should be a threat to compete for the division crown all year.</p><div class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="f36963ab4f2a5c54cd0fb739537a1e95" id="ed4cb"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet twitter-custom-tweet" data-partner="rebelmouse" data-twitter-tweet-id="1318370916540116992"><div style="margin:1em 0">This Kyler Murray-Christian Kirk TD is even better from this angle 😱
(via @AZCardinals)
https://t.co/FUUD2eL2ov</div> — Bleacher Report (@Bleacher Report)<a href="https://twitter.com/BleacherReport/statuses/1318370916540116992">1603159095.0</a></blockquote></div><p><strong>8. Buffalo Bills (4-2)</strong> - Coming off a poor performance against the Chiefs on Monday night, the Bills hope to rebound against the hapless Jets which shouldn't be a problem.<br/></p><p><strong>7. Green Bay Packers (4-1)</strong> - Speaking of poor performances, the Packers were thwarted by the Bucs last week 38-10 which resulted in their first loss of the season. Green Bay will need to brush that loss off and move on as they take on Houston, Minnesota, and San Francisco the next three weeks. Aaron Rodgers has been having a resurgent year, but FREE AARON JONES!</p><div class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="75cf97b558f1bb827f4d551d93f9e06c" id="d421f"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet twitter-custom-tweet" data-partner="rebelmouse" data-twitter-tweet-id="1317940945422340097"><div style="margin:1em 0">Aaron Jones with some major Macho Man vibes 😎 https://t.co/EbDRaxoWOf</div> — SportsCenter (@SportsCenter)<a href="https://twitter.com/SportsCenter/statuses/1317940945422340097">1603056582.0</a></blockquote></div><p><strong>6. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (4-2)</strong> - The aforementioned Bucs have been getting it together since a shaky start to the year. Tom Brady appears to be getting more comfortable in the offense every week, and if Ronald Jones can continue to hand in 100 yard performances as he's done the past three weeks, Tampa will be tough to beat.<br/></p><p><strong>5. Baltimore Ravens (5-1)</strong> - The Ravens have a Week 7 bye, but when they return they better be ready for the gauntlet. Over the next five weeks they will play the Steelers twice, the Colts, Bill Belichick's Patriots, and the Titans. Time to earn your respect Big Truzz. </p><p><strong>4. Seattle Seahawks (5-0)</strong> - Coming off of their bye week, the Seahawks return to action this week against the Cardinals on Sunday night. Russell Wilson and Kyler Murray will headline a game of the week contender that promises to be a high scoring affair. If Seattle can pull out a win here, they will jump up a spot of two next week.</p><div class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="0ad095c529663890510d404272138911" id="8ff30"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet twitter-custom-tweet" data-partner="rebelmouse" data-twitter-tweet-id="1310246562971430912"><div style="margin:1em 0">With so many injuries across the league, including ones to star receivers, is it time to start thinking about @AB84… https://t.co/xQD1ehUko1</div> — FindBet (@FindBet)<a href="https://twitter.com/find_bet/statuses/1310246562971430912">1601222098.0</a></blockquote></div><p><strong>3. Kansas City Chiefs (5-1)</strong> - An under-appreciated fact for the Chiefs this season is that, other than the outlier of the Raiders game, the Kansas City defense hasn't allowed more than 20 points in a game (40 to the Raiders). If the Chiefs can keep their defense healthy we know they have the firepower on offense to compete in any contest.<br/></p><p><strong>2. Tennessee Titans (5-0)</strong> - The Titans will play the Steelers this week in the rescheduled game from a few weeks ago. Tennessee is coming off a shootout win over Deshaun Watson and the Texans which featured a 94 yard touchdown run by Derrick Henry. Mike Vrabel has his team playing with discipline and focus early in the year. They will need their offense to continue its hot run against a Steelers defense that has only allowed 94 points on the season which is best in the NFL.</p><div class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="888e6ee7e3071abec7ce99a5d8f3e972" id="0edf5"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet twitter-custom-tweet" data-partner="rebelmouse" data-twitter-tweet-id="1317926230310617088"><div style="margin:1em 0">Man you are too damn big to be movin like that🤯 @KingHenry_2 https://t.co/sA2AbtiwIg</div> — HJR III™💎 (@HJR III™💎)<a href="https://twitter.com/__RUGGS/statuses/1317926230310617088">1603053073.0</a></blockquote></div><p><strong>1. Pittsburgh Steelers (5-0)</strong> - Our top two teams on the power rankings list clash in a battle for supremacy in Week 7. The Steelers had a statement performance on both sides of the ball against division rival Cleveland in Week 6. The Steelers will bring the NFL's stingiest defense into a matchup against the seventh highest scoring offense in the league in the Titans. With Chase Claypool emerging as a dual threat in the Pittsburgh offense, we like the Steelers to hold this spot next week.</p><div class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="c5c1a7a4eebe2e7dbf6ae087020b07c0" id="90ff5"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet twitter-custom-tweet" data-partner="rebelmouse" data-twitter-tweet-id="1319390573149753346"><div style="margin:1em 0">The @steelers defense has been dominant to start the year! 😤 https://t.co/cVhugwomp0</div> — FOX Sports: NFL (@FOX Sports: NFL)<a href="https://twitter.com/NFLonFOX/statuses/1319390573149753346">1603402200.0</a></blockquote></div>
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Each Friday, FindBet will preview the week's DFS slate, highlighting players that are priced well on FanDuel, as well as some contrarian plays that can push your team to the top of the leader board.
Most NFL FanDuel games have you putting a team together with players from a certain slate of games. It could be just Sunday 1:00 PM games or it could be every game that is slated for the week. Once the last game that has eligible players is over, the final payouts are made according to how many fantasy points each team scored. Each player is worth a certain dollar amount, and you have a cap of $60,000 to build your team with. You have to have 1 QB, 2 RB, 3 WR, 1 TE, 1 FLEX (RB, WR, or TE) and 1 DEF.
The general scoring rules include (6) points for each rushing and receiving touchdown, (4) points for each passing touchdown, (0.1) points for each rushing and receiving yard gained, (0.04) points for each passing yard, and also (0.5) points for each reception. There are other scoring opportunities for defenses. You can see the entire breakdown on FanDuel. Let's dive into players we like and players we advise to avoid in Week 7.
<h2>Players to Target:</h2><p><strong>Josh Allen (QB) - $8800</strong></p><p>Allen gets the full on, tank-mode Jets in the Meadowlands on Sunday. One of the worst defenses in the league matched up against one of the top offensive QBs in 2020 is a match up to target.</p><p><strong>Justin Herbert (QB) - $7500</strong></p><p>Herbert produced a great line two weeks ago against the Saints on Monday Night Football. He gets the Jaguars this week and should continue to produce at a high level.</p><div class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="d67bfd510e0132aa56f75a312019fa65" id="41e4b"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet twitter-custom-tweet" data-partner="rebelmouse" data-twitter-tweet-id="1319057930457616386"><div style="margin:1em 0">Best passer rating through week 6:
Russell Wilson - 129.8
Derek Carr - 115.9
Ryan Tannehill - 113.5
Patrick Mahome… https://t.co/GEQSDAOaFD</div> — NFL Stats (@NFL Stats)<a href="https://twitter.com/NFL_Stats/statuses/1319057930457616386">1603322892.0</a></blockquote></div><p><strong>Clyde Edwards-Helaire (RB) - $7000</strong><br/></p><p>SNOW GAME ALERT! <a href="https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2020/10/22/theres-snow-in-the-forecast-for-chiefs-broncos/" target="_blank">Seven to ten inches forecasted </a>for the game in Denver this week. We saw what Andy Reid did with CEH last week in a rainy Buffalo game, both Edwards-Helaire and Bell should get plenty of carries this week.</p><p><strong>Kareem Hunt (RB) - $7100</strong></p><p>The Bengals and Browns face off this week. With Chubb still sidelined by a sprained MCL, Hunt should have plenty opportunities to score against a porous Bengals defense.</p><p><strong>Stefon Diggs (WR) - $7500</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/reports/targets/wr.php" target="_blank">Diggs leads the AFC</a> in targets through 6 weeks. He went over 100 yards in the first meeting with the Jets in Week 1. He's an easy plug and play this week.</p><p><strong>Diontae Johnson (WR) - $5800</strong></p><p>Johnson looks to be on track to return from injury this week. He should have plenty of opportunities in what looks to be a high scoring game against Tennessee.</p><p><strong>Noah Fant (TE) - $6000</strong></p><p>Snow means the short passing game will be a priority if/when it happens. Fant is coming back from his ankle injury but <a href="https://www.denverbroncos.com/news/injuryreport/injury-report-noah-fant-among-broncos-to-participate-fully-in-practice-ahead-of-" target="_blank">has gotten full practices</a> in this week and should be good to go.</p><p><strong>TJ Hockenson (TE) - $5900</strong></p><p>Hockenson gets an Atlanta defense that is 31st against TEs. No brainer with this match up.</p><p><strong>Buffalo Bills (DEF) - $5000</strong></p><p>If you've followed my articles all year, you know I never like to pay up for Defenses. This may be the lone exception where I recommend the top defense from a cost standpoint. The Jets are just that bad.</p><div class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="6990c90e2d86ca2432b4db4e51aee2f9" id="bfe8d"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet twitter-custom-tweet" data-partner="rebelmouse" data-twitter-tweet-id="1318896087713910784"><div style="margin:1em 0">If you don't start the Bills this week you deserve to lose by 300.
https://t.co/LF5IHrAgq8</div> — NBCSports Washington (@NBCSports Washington)<a href="https://twitter.com/NBCSWashington/statuses/1318896087713910784">1603284305.0</a></blockquote></div><p><strong>Kansas CIty Chiefs (DEF) - $4600</strong><br/></p><p>There is a pattern here is you haven't noticed by now. Chiefs should be able to take advantage of Drew Lock in what looks to be a low scoring affair due to weather.</p><h2>Players to Avoid:<br/></h2><p><strong>Andy Dalton (QB) - $7200</strong></p><p>Dalton did not look comfortable at all against Arizona on Monday. He is an obvious downgrade from Prescott, and that pulls the rest of Dallas' offense down with him.</p><p><strong>Patrick Mahomes II (QB) - $9000</strong></p><p>Low scoring affair and bad weather games are not kind to QBs. This is probably the lone week to stay away from Mahomes.</p><p><strong>Josh Jacobs (RB) - $7800</strong></p><p>Jacobs has cooled off after a hot start to the year. He gets Tampa Bay this week, and that defense has been stellar at taking away opposing running games.</p><p><strong>Justin Jackson (RB) - $6100</strong></p><p>Jackson is a sneaky underdog play this week, but has been limited in practice all week with a knee ailment, keep an eye out if you have him in lineups.</p><p><strong>Michael Gallup (WR) - $5600</strong></p><p>Gallup has not produced 5 out of 6 weeks this year, and without Dak, he's basically un-startable right now.</p><p><strong>JuJu Smith-Schuster (WR) -$6500</strong></p><p>I'm not sure what JuJu did to get into Ben's dog house, but Chase Claypool, Diontae Johnson and James Washington seem to have<a href="https://sports.yahoo.com/busts-juju-jacobs-among-week-174015949.html" target="_blank"> taken over as the top options</a> in Pittsburgh. He has some appeal this week because of the match up with TEN, but he's tough to trust.</p><p><strong>Austin Hooper (TE) - $5400</strong></p><p>Hooper had one of his best statistical outings of the year in Week 6. But he's an afterthought in this offense. With Mayfield battling rib injuries, he's hard to trust.</p><div class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="721cd6d91283c4c7785aa319a57e7e20" id="7fff7"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet twitter-custom-tweet" data-partner="rebelmouse" data-twitter-tweet-id="1318253200294711297"><div style="margin:1em 0">Bud Dupree, Robert Spillane, and Vince Williams welcoming TE Austin Hooper to the AFC North. "Buckle your chinstrap… https://t.co/8da532gEI0</div> — Alex Kozora (@Alex Kozora)<a href="https://twitter.com/Alex_Kozora/statuses/1318253200294711297">1603131029.0</a></blockquote></div><p><br/></p><p><strong>Darren Waller (TE) - $6800</strong></p><p>Waller gets Tampa, whose defense has been excellent against tight ends. There are better options out there.</p><p><strong>Cleveland Browns (DEF) - $4700</strong></p><p>The Bengals offense has shown it is dangerous, and the Browns defense isn't scaring anyone right now.</p><p><strong>Arizona Cardinals (DEF) - $3800</strong></p><p>The Cardinals and Seahawks square off on Sunday night, and this looks like it is going to be high scoring. I don't think anyone thinks the Cardinals have the ability to stop Russ in the kitchen.</p><h2>FindBet Free Play for Week 7:</h2><p><strong>Here's a team you can put right into any of your contests, just remember to buy us a beer when you win big!</strong></p><p class="shortcode-media shortcode-media-rebelmouse-image">
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