NFL DFS Projections Week 7: DraftKings Picks, Values and Sim Plays

DraftKings main slate · Sunday, October 25 · 10 games · By Chris Spags · Published · Numbers as of

Who are the top DraftKings NFL DFS plays in Week 7?

Jahmyr Gibbs carries the highest SPAGS model projection on the Week 7 DraftKings main slate: 30.6 DraftKings points at $9,800. He holds 29% of the simulated winning-lineup credit across 10,000 simulations. Christian McCaffrey holds the largest share at 40% for $7,600.

Behind Gibbs, the model's next four projections are Puka Nacua (23.9, $8,400), Christian McCaffrey (23.4, $7,600), Bijan Robinson (23.2, $8,500) and Kyren Williams (21.3, $7,000). Jahmyr Gibbs returns the most per dollar of that group at 3.13 projected points per $1,000. Puka Nacua leads the wide receivers at 23.9 for $8,400, Jared Goff leads the quarterbacks at 20.3 for $6,800, and George Kittle leads the tight ends at 17.5 for $5,700.

The 10-game slate runs from a 52.5-point total in GB at DET down to 38.5 in CLE at TEN. Every projection below is a SPAGS model estimate from the October 20, 11:53 PM ET run of the Splash Play NFL model. Winning-lineup credit comes from 10,000 simulations of the contest, and tied winning entries share credit. A player's simulated floor is his 10th-percentile score and his ceiling is his 95th.

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Top 5 SPAGS model projections for Week 7 (DraftKings)

PlayerTeamPosSalarySPAGS model proj
Jahmyr GibbsDETRB$9,80030.6
Puka NacuaLARWR$8,40023.9
Christian McCaffreySFRB$7,60023.4
Bijan RobinsonATLRB$8,50023.2
Kyren WilliamsLARRB$7,00021.3

Quarterbacks: Week 7 DraftKings projections

Jared Goff, DET vs GB ($6,800)

Jared Goff carries the highest SPAGS model projection at the position, 20.3 DraftKings points at $6,800. That is 0.2 points clear of Brock Purdy. The salary works out to 2.99 projected points per $1,000, 11th of 17 at the position. Across 10,000 simulations Goff averaged 20.4 points with a simulated floor of 7.9 and a ceiling of 37.8, and he holds 7% of the simulated winning-lineup credit. Detroit is a 3-point favorite at home against Green Bay, with an implied team total of 27.75 in a game totaled at 52.5.

Brock Purdy, SF at ATL ($6,600)

Brock Purdy projects 2nd at the position with 20.2 DraftKings points at $6,600. The model includes 4.2 rushing attempts. The salary works out to 3.06 projected points per $1,000, 7th of 17 at the position. Across 10,000 simulations Purdy averaged 20.2 points with a simulated floor of 7.7 and a ceiling of 36.8, and he holds 5% of the simulated winning-lineup credit. San Francisco is a 4.5-point favorite on the road against Atlanta, with an implied team total of 27.5 in a game totaled at 50.5.

Value: Bo Nix, DEN at ARI ($5,000)

Bo Nix projects for 17.6 DraftKings points at $5,000, which works out to 3.52 points per $1,000 of salary. That is the best rate of any player priced in the cheaper half of the 17 quarterbacks the model projects for 15 or more points. The model includes 3.7 rushing attempts. Across 10,000 simulations Nix averaged 17.6 points with a simulated floor of 6.9 and a ceiling of 32.4, and he holds 10% of the simulated winning-lineup credit. Denver is a 4.5-point favorite on the road against Arizona, with an implied team total of 24 in a game totaled at 43.5.

Running backs: Week 7 DraftKings projections

Jahmyr Gibbs, DET vs GB ($9,800)

Jahmyr Gibbs carries the highest SPAGS model projection at the position, 30.6 DraftKings points at $9,800, the highest on the entire main slate. That is 7.2 points clear of Christian McCaffrey. The model gives him 22.5 carries and 5.6 targets. The salary works out to 3.13 projected points per $1,000, 1st of 19 at the position. Across 10,000 simulations Gibbs averaged 30.8 points with a simulated floor of 18.5 and a ceiling of 46.5, and he holds 29% of the simulated winning-lineup credit. Detroit is a 3-point favorite at home against Green Bay, with an implied team total of 27.75 in a game totaled at 52.5.

Christian McCaffrey, SF at ATL ($7,600)

Christian McCaffrey projects 2nd at the position with 23.4 DraftKings points at $7,600, 3rd on the main slate overall. The model gives him 14.2 carries and 6.7 targets. The salary works out to 3.08 projected points per $1,000, 2nd of 19 at the position. Across 10,000 simulations McCaffrey averaged 23.6 points with a simulated floor of 11.5 and a ceiling of 39.6, and he holds 40% of the simulated winning-lineup credit. San Francisco is a 4.5-point favorite on the road against Atlanta, with an implied team total of 27.5 in a game totaled at 50.5.

Bijan Robinson, ATL vs SF ($8,500)

Bijan Robinson projects 3rd at the position with 23.2 DraftKings points at $8,500, 4th on the main slate overall. The model gives him 17.0 carries and 4.8 targets. The salary works out to 2.73 projected points per $1,000, 7th of 19 at the position. Across 10,000 simulations Robinson averaged 23.1 points with a simulated floor of 11.3 and a ceiling of 39.7, and he holds 15% of the simulated winning-lineup credit. Atlanta is a 4.5-point underdog at home against San Francisco, with an implied team total of 23 in a game totaled at 50.5.

Value: Braelon Allen, NYJ vs MIA ($5,900)

Braelon Allen projects for 17.3 DraftKings points at $5,900, which works out to 2.93 points per $1,000 of salary. That is the best rate of any player priced in the cheaper half of the 19 running backs the model projects for 9 or more points. The model gives him 19.4 carries and 2.3 targets. Across 10,000 simulations Allen averaged 17.1 points with a simulated floor of 7.2 and a ceiling of 31.2, and he holds 19% of the simulated winning-lineup credit. The Jets are a 4.5-point favorite at home against Miami, with an implied team total of 21.5 in a game totaled at 38.5.

Wide receivers: Week 7 DraftKings projections

Puka Nacua, LAR at LV ($8,400)

Puka Nacua carries the highest SPAGS model projection at the position, 23.9 DraftKings points at $8,400, the 2nd-highest on the entire main slate. That is 5.1 points clear of Amon-Ra St. Brown. The model gives him 11.5 targets on 33.0 routes. The salary works out to 2.84 projected points per $1,000, 1st of 28 at the position. Across 10,000 simulations Nacua averaged 24.0 points with a simulated floor of 11.3 and a ceiling of 44.5, and he holds 25% of the simulated winning-lineup credit. The Rams are a 4.5-point favorite on the road against Las Vegas, with an implied team total of 26 in a game totaled at 47.5.

Amon-Ra St. Brown, DET vs GB ($7,800)

Amon-Ra St. Brown projects 2nd at the position with 18.8 DraftKings points at $7,800. The model gives him 9.9 targets on 34.3 routes. The salary works out to 2.41 projected points per $1,000, 5th of 28 at the position. Across 10,000 simulations Brown averaged 18.7 points with a simulated floor of 7.2 and a ceiling of 39.0, and he holds 17% of the simulated winning-lineup credit. Detroit is a 3-point favorite at home against Green Bay, with an implied team total of 27.75 in a game totaled at 52.5.

Zay Flowers, BAL vs CIN ($6,900)

Zay Flowers projects 3rd at the position with 17.4 DraftKings points at $6,900. The model gives him 6.3 targets on 18.8 routes. The salary works out to 2.52 projected points per $1,000, 4th of 28 at the position. Across 10,000 simulations Flowers averaged 17.4 points with a simulated floor of 5.8 and a ceiling of 37.4, and he holds 18% of the simulated winning-lineup credit. Baltimore is a 2.5-point favorite at home against Cincinnati, with an implied team total of 27 in a game totaled at 51.5.

Value: Matthew Golden, GB at DET ($6,000)

Matthew Golden projects for 15.9 DraftKings points at $6,000, which works out to 2.65 points per $1,000 of salary. That is the best rate of any player priced in the cheaper half of the 28 wide receivers the model projects for 9 or more points. The model gives him 7.8 targets on 32.7 routes. Across 10,000 simulations Golden averaged 16.0 points with a simulated floor of 5.0 and a ceiling of 36.5, and he holds 24% of the simulated winning-lineup credit. Green Bay is a 3-point underdog on the road against Detroit, with an implied team total of 24.75 in a game totaled at 52.5.

Tight ends: Week 7 DraftKings projections

George Kittle, SF at ATL ($5,700)

George Kittle carries the highest SPAGS model projection at the position, 17.5 DraftKings points at $5,700. That is 0.9 points clear of Brock Bowers. The model gives him 7.9 targets on 22.6 routes. The salary works out to 3.07 projected points per $1,000, 1st of 14 at the position. Across 10,000 simulations Kittle averaged 17.4 points with a simulated floor of 6.4 and a ceiling of 36.5, and he holds 27% of the simulated winning-lineup credit. San Francisco is a 4.5-point favorite on the road against Atlanta, with an implied team total of 27.5 in a game totaled at 50.5.

Brock Bowers, LV vs LAR ($7,700)

Brock Bowers projects 2nd at the position with 16.6 DraftKings points at $7,700. The model gives him 8.0 targets on 30.3 routes. The salary works out to 2.16 projected points per $1,000, 13th of 14 at the position. Across 10,000 simulations Bowers averaged 16.6 points with a simulated floor of 6.0 and a ceiling of 35.0, and he holds 4% of the simulated winning-lineup credit. Las Vegas is a 4.5-point underdog at home against the Rams, with an implied team total of 21.5 in a game totaled at 47.5.

Value: Cade Otton, TB at CAR ($3,100)

Cade Otton projects for 8.3 DraftKings points at $3,100, which works out to 2.69 points per $1,000 of salary. That is the best rate of any player priced in the cheaper half of the 14 tight ends the model projects for 7 or more points. The model gives him 4.9 targets on 30.7 routes. Across 10,000 simulations Otton averaged 8.3 points with a simulated floor of 0.7 and a ceiling of 24.2, and he holds 12% of the simulated winning-lineup credit. Tampa Bay is a 3.5-point underdog on the road against Carolina, with an implied team total of 20.5 in a game totaled at 44.5.

Defenses: Week 7 DraftKings projections

Texans, HOU vs NYG ($3,400)

Texans carries the highest SPAGS model projection at the position, 8.2 DraftKings points at $3,400. That is 1.1 points clear of Vikings. The salary works out to 2.42 projected points per $1,000, 1st of 7 at the position. Across 10,000 simulations Texans averaged 8.3 points with a simulated floor of -0.4 and a ceiling of 15.6, and it holds 5% of the simulated winning-lineup credit. Houston is a 9.5-point favorite at home against the Giants, with an implied team total of 26 in a game totaled at 42.5.

Value: Titans, TEN vs CLE ($2,600)

Titans projects for 6.3 DraftKings points at $2,600, which works out to 2.41 points per $1,000 of salary. That is the best rate of any player priced in the cheaper half of the 7 defenses the model projects for 6 or more points. Across 10,000 simulations Titans averaged 6.3 points with a simulated floor of -0.1 and a ceiling of 16.2, and it holds 5% of the simulated winning-lineup credit. Tennessee is a 1.5-point underdog at home against Cleveland, with an implied team total of 18.5 in a game totaled at 38.5.

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The sim's favorite plays

The main slate was simulated 10,000 times against a modeled DraftKings field. These five players hold the most winning-lineup credit.

PlayerTeamPosSalaryWinning-lineup credit
Christian McCaffreySFRB$7,60040%
Jahmyr GibbsDETRB$9,80029%
George KittleSFTE$5,70027%
Kyren WilliamsLARRB$7,00026%
Puka NacuaLARWR$8,40025%

Week 7 NFL DFS stack to build around (DraftKings)

Of the quarterback stacks in Chris Spags' Week 7 main-slate pool with at least 50 simulated lineups, this one had the strongest simulated return, weighted by how many lineups back it: the 202 lineups built on it cashed 24.9% of the time across 10,000 simulations.

RolePlayerTeamPosSalarySPAGS proj
QBBrock PurdySFQB$6,60020.2
StackJacob CowingSFWR$3,5003.7
Stack total$10,10023.9

That leaves $39,900 of the $50,000 cap for the other 7 roster spots.

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Week 7 game totals, spreads and implied points

GB at DET carries the highest total on the slate at 52.5. Houston is the biggest favorite, laying 9.5 against the Giants. The three highest implied team totals belong to DET (27.75), SF (27.5) and BAL (27). Lines are as of October 20, 11:53 PM ET and move before lock.

GameTotalFavoriteImplied points
GB @ DET52.5DET -3GB 24.75 · DET 27.75
CIN @ BAL51.5BAL -2.5CIN 24.5 · BAL 27
SF @ ATL50.5SF -4.5SF 27.5 · ATL 23
LAR @ LV47.5LAR -4.5LAR 26 · LV 21.5
TB @ CAR44.5CAR -3.5TB 20.5 · CAR 24
DEN @ ARI43.5DEN -4.5DEN 24 · ARI 19.5
NYG @ HOU42.5HOU -9.5NYG 16.5 · HOU 26
IND @ MIN41.5MIN -6IND 17.75 · MIN 23.75
MIA @ NYJ38.5NYJ -4.5MIA 17 · NYJ 21.5
CLE @ TEN38.5CLE -1.5CLE 20 · TEN 18.5

Full Week 7 NFL DFS projections by position (DraftKings)

Every SPAGS model projection at each position for the Week 7 DraftKings main slate, ranked by projected points, from the October 20, 11:53 PM ET run.

Week 7 quarterback projections

#PlayerGameSalarySPAGS projPts/$1K
1Jared GoffDET vs GB$6,80020.32.99
2Brock PurdySF at ATL$6,60020.23.06
3Jordan LoveGB at DET$6,00019.93.32
4Lamar JacksonBAL vs CIN$6,70019.62.92
5Joe BurrowCIN at BAL$6,90019.52.82
6C.J. StroudHOU vs NYG$5,70019.23.37
7Matthew StaffordLAR at LV$6,40018.72.92
8Kyler MurrayMIN vs IND$5,40018.03.33
9Bryce YoungCAR vs TB$5,90017.73.01
10Bo NixDEN at ARI$5,00017.63.52
11Deshaun WatsonCLE at TEN$5,20017.43.34
12Baker MayfieldTB at CAR$5,50016.73.03
13Kirk CousinsLV vs LAR$5,80016.42.82
14Jacoby BrissettARI vs DEN$5,60016.02.86
15Michael Penix Jr.ATL vs SF$5,30016.03.02
16Geno SmithNYJ vs MIA$5,10015.22.98

Week 7 running back projections

#PlayerGameSalarySPAGS projPts/$1K
1Jahmyr GibbsDET vs GB$9,80030.63.13
2Christian McCaffreySF at ATL$7,60023.43.08
3Bijan RobinsonATL vs SF$8,50023.22.73
4Kyren WilliamsLAR at LV$7,00021.33.05
5Chuba HubbardCAR vs TB$6,70020.23.01
6Aaron Jones Sr.MIN vs IND$6,20018.83.03
7Derrick HenryBAL vs CIN$7,90018.22.31
8Braelon AllenNYJ vs MIA$5,90017.32.93
9Jonathan TaylorIND at MIN$8,00017.12.14
10Chase BrownCIN at BAL$6,60015.72.38
11Ashton JeantyLV vs LAR$6,50015.62.39
12Bucky IrvingTB at CAR$6,10015.42.53
13Woody MarksHOU vs NYG$5,60013.72.45
14J.K. DobbinsDEN at ARI$5,70012.72.23
15Tony PollardTEN vs CLE$5,30012.42.34
16RJ HarveyDEN at ARI$5,40011.62.14
17Ollie Gordon IIMIA at NYJ$5,50011.42.08
18Quinshon JudkinsCLE at TEN$5,40010.51.94
19Jeremiyah LoveARI vs DEN$5,50010.01.81
20Blake CorumLAR at LV$5,0008.61.72
21Josh JacobsGB at DET$6,3008.41.33
22Samaje PerineCIN at BAL$4,6007.41.60
23MarShawn LloydGB at DET$4,9007.01.44
24Cam SkatteboNYG at HOU$5,1006.91.35
25Kenny GainwellTB at CAR$4,1006.71.63
26Brian Robinson Jr.ATL vs SF$4,5006.61.47
27Tyjae SpearsTEN vs CLE$4,8006.21.30
28Justice HillBAL vs CIN$4,2006.11.45
29Jawhar JordanHOU vs NYG$4,6006.01.31
30Pierre Strong Jr.GB at DET$4,3005.91.37
31Tyler AllgeierARI vs DEN$5,0005.91.17
32Kaelon BlackSF at ATL$5,1005.71.12

Week 7 wide receiver projections

#PlayerGameSalarySPAGS projPts/$1K
1Puka NacuaLAR at LV$8,40023.92.84
2Amon-Ra St. BrownDET vs GB$7,80018.82.41
3Zay FlowersBAL vs CIN$6,90017.42.52
4Ja'Marr ChaseCIN at BAL$8,10017.02.10
5Drake LondonATL vs SF$7,50016.72.22
6Malik NabersNYG at HOU$6,80016.22.38
7Christian WatsonGB at DET$7,00016.02.28
8Matthew GoldenGB at DET$6,00015.92.65
9Justin JeffersonMIN vs IND$7,30014.92.04
10Tetairoa McMillanCAR vs TB$7,10014.62.05
11Tee HigginsCIN at BAL$6,60014.42.18
12Jalen CokerCAR vs TB$6,10013.82.26
13Michael WilsonARI vs DEN$6,20013.52.18
14Emeka EgbukaTB at CAR$5,70012.72.22
15Garrett WilsonNYJ vs MIA$6,50012.61.93
16Nico CollinsHOU vs NYG$7,20012.41.72
17Jaylen WaddleDEN at ARI$5,50012.22.22
18Carnell TateTEN vs CLE$5,10012.22.38
19Keenan AllenIND at MIN$4,80012.12.52
20Jameson WilliamsDET vs GB$5,80012.12.08
21Malik WashingtonMIA at NYJ$4,90011.32.30
22Josh DownsIND at MIN$5,60011.11.99
23Denzel BostonCLE at TEN$5,40011.02.03
24Jordan AddisonMIN vs IND$5,30010.01.88
25KC Concepcion Jr.CLE at TEN$4,4009.52.15
26Tre TuckerLV vs LAR$5,2009.41.81
27Chris Godwin Jr.TB at CAR$4,3009.42.18
28Wan'Dale RobinsonTEN vs CLE$4,6009.21.99
29Courtland SuttonDEN at ARI$4,7008.81.86
30Caleb DouglasMIA at NYJ$4,0008.12.03
31Jahan DotsonATL vs SF$3,7007.31.98
32Xavier HutchinsonHOU vs NYG$3,7007.11.91
33Kendrick BourneARI vs DEN$4,0006.81.70
34Laquon TreadwellIND at MIN$3,3006.72.04
35Malachi FieldsNYG at HOU$3,8006.51.71
36Isaac TeSlaaDET vs GB$3,4006.41.88
37Savion WilliamsGB at DET$3,2006.31.96
38Jaylin NoelHOU vs NYG$3,9006.01.54
39Jerry JeudyCLE at TEN$3,4006.01.76
40Ja'Kobi LaneBAL vs CIN$3,4005.71.67

Week 7 tight end projections

#PlayerGameSalarySPAGS projPts/$1K
1George KittleSF at ATL$5,70017.53.07
2Brock BowersLV vs LAR$7,70016.62.16
3Trey McBrideARI vs DEN$7,40016.62.25
4Sam LaPortaDET vs GB$4,80013.42.79
5Isaiah LikelyNYG at HOU$5,30013.02.45
6Tucker KraftGB at DET$4,70012.42.64
7T.J. HockensonMIN vs IND$4,5009.82.17
8Mark AndrewsBAL vs CIN$3,9009.72.49
9Kyle Pitts Sr.ATL vs SF$4,0009.52.38
10Tyler HigbeeLAR at LV$3,5009.32.65
11Harold Fannin Jr.CLE at TEN$4,2008.82.10
12Michael MayerLV vs LAR$3,7008.42.27
13Cade OttonTB at CAR$3,1008.32.69
14Dalton SchultzHOU vs NYG$3,6007.92.19
15Colby ParkinsonLAR at LV$3,0006.92.31
16Evan EngramDEN at ARI$3,0006.82.26

Week 7 defense projections

#PlayerGameSalarySPAGS projPts/$1K
1TexansHOU vs NYG$3,4008.22.42
2VikingsMIN vs IND$3,5007.12.03
3BroncosDEN at ARI$3,3007.12.15
4BrownsCLE at TEN$2,8006.72.40
5PanthersCAR vs TB$3,0006.32.09
6TitansTEN vs CLE$2,6006.32.41
7JetsNYJ vs MIA$2,9006.32.16
8DolphinsMIA at NYJ$2,3006.02.59
9RamsLAR at LV$3,1005.91.91
10RavensBAL vs CIN$2,7005.11.90
11BuccaneersTB at CAR$2,2005.02.28
12ColtsIND at MIN$2,4004.82.02

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NFL DFS Week 7 projections FAQ

Who has the highest NFL DFS projection for Week 7?

Jahmyr Gibbs (DET, RB) has the highest SPAGS model projection on the Week 7 DraftKings main slate at 30.6 points for $9,800, as of October 20, 11:53 PM ET.

Who is the top quarterback projection for Week 7 on DraftKings?

Jared Goff leads the Week 7 quarterbacks at 20.3 projected DraftKings points for $6,800, vs GB.

What is the best NFL DFS stack for Week 7?

Build around Brock Purdy with Jacob Cowing. Among quarterback stacks with at least 50 lineups in Chris Spags' simulated Week 7 pool, it had the strongest simulated return, weighted by how many lineups back it, cashing 24.9% of the time. The two players cost $10,100.

What is the best NFL DFS value play for Week 7?

Among players projected for at least 10 points, Bo Nix (QB, $5,000) returns the most projected points per $1,000 of salary at 3.52, projected for 17.6.

Which game has the highest total in NFL Week 7?

GB at DET has the highest total on the Week 7 DraftKings main slate at 52.5 points, as of October 20, 11:53 PM ET. Lines move before lock.

Where can I get DraftKings NFL DFS projections and simulations?

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How are the SPAGS NFL DFS projections made?

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