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Here is our fantasy football start/sit article, including all the players we’re calling sleepers and duds this week. Below, let’s take a closer look at a few players to consider this week.
Jordan Mason (RB – SF)
“Even if Jordan Mason has fully recovered from his shoulder injury last week, I am worried about this matchup. Same with Isaac Guerendo if Mason ends up missing the game. This game is must-watch TV as the 49ers take on the Chiefs in a rematch of last year’s Super Bowl. Unfortunately, it might be tough sledding for the 49ers running backs. Per game, the Chiefs have allowed only 53 rushing yards and the fewest fantasy points to opposing RBs. Mason could volume his way to a decent week; however, it’s hard to imagine he will get a full workload coming off his shoulder injury. He’s a risky RB3 for me this week.”
– Ellis Johnson (RotoBaller)
“Jordan Mason is poised to disappoint fantasy owners in Week 7. After suffering a sprained AC joint last week, he appears to be on track to return to the 49ers backfield on Sunday. However, Mason is likely to be managing a certain amount of pain in his shoulder, and there is a risk of re-injury. On top of that, San Francisco is facing a Chiefs’ defense, conceding the fewest fantasy points against opposing running backs this season. Don’t be surprised if Mason finishes outside of the top 25 at his position this week.”
– Jason Willan (Gridiron Experts)
“Jordan Mason has partaken in practice this week, giving him a fair chance to play in the Super Bowl rematch this weekend. However, fantasy players better temper their expectations if they start him. The third-year pro lacks a role in the passing game, totaling eight receptions for 75 receiving yards this season, making him a touchdown-or-bust running back. Mason has averaged 11.6 fewer half-point PPR fantasy points per game when he fails to score a touchdown compared to where he finds the end zone. Meanwhile, the Kansas City Chiefs have held running backs to 12.6 fantasy points per game, the fewest in the NFL. More importantly, they’ve surrendered only two touchdowns to running backs, the second-fewest in the league.”
– Mike Fanelli (FantasyPros)
DK Metcalf (WR – SEA)
“After a strong early season push, DK Metcalf was among the league leaders in fantasy points with three 100-yard games through the first four weeks. But even though he has averaged nine targets over the last two games, Metcalf has been extremely under-productive with just 103 yards and no scores. This has caused him to drop from a surefire WR1 to now ranking as the WR22 on the season with 14.3 FPPG. The string of bad luck could continue in Week 7, as he could be drawing a tough matchup in coverage against the Falcons’ A.J. Terrell. With what could turn into a physical game between the two players, Geno Smith could be forced to move his reads to Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Tyler Lockett to keep the offense moving. Although Metcalf will be locked into fantasy manager’s lineups, tempering expectations should be advised as he could have a hard time exceeding double-digit fantasy points in this game.”
– Brandon Murchison (RotoBaller)
Chase Brown (RB – CIN)
“Chase Brown is someone who could likely disappoint fantasy managers. Brown is on the up after a solid game in Week 6 and outsnapped Zack Moss. This backfield is still going to be a committee between the two of them. They faced off against the Browns, who haven’t allowed a running over 60 rushing yards this year. They were able to shut down Saquon Barkley last week. If Brown can’t score, it could be a poor day.”
– Steven Pintado (The Fantasy Coaches)
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