Fantasy football rankings, projections, lineups, sleepers for Week 7 from proven model — SkimNews
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- SportsLine's fantasy football model beat human experts for several seasons and simulates every NFL game 10,000 times to produce its Week 7 rankings.
- Patrick Mahomes is barely a top-20 quarterback in the model's Week 7 rankings, citing his recent performance and a tough matchup against the Seahawks' top-ranked pass defense.
- Ja'Kobi Lane ranks among the top 25 wide receivers for Week 7 despite low roster ownership, with the model projecting a favorable matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals.
- The model identifies a surprising quarterback, not widely considered, who is projected to finish in the top 10 of its Week 7 rankings.
Why it matters: Fantasy managers navigating Week 7 bye weeks and injuries can use these contrarian projections to gain an edge. Fading a consensus star like Mahomes or starting a low-owned player like Lane could be the decisive move in close matchups, directly impacting league standings.
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