QB:
This week, if you roster Prescott or Williams, you might be looking for a streaming option.
Justin Herbert, Chargers
Herbert just had his best passing game of the season in week 6, and it came against a really good passing defense, the Broncos. Herbert and the Chargers had a 3-score lead after the first half, so they took their foot off the gas, or his day would have been much bigger. This week, he gets to face the Cardinals, who rank 28th in fantasy football against the QB position and also rank 28th in the NFL in points allowed (27.2 per game).
Drake Maye, Patriots
Even with him being on a terrible team that may not win another game all year, Maye is going to have plenty of garbage time opportunities every game, and it will lead to good fantasy numbers. This week, he faces a team that is equally as bad, so there may not be garbage time, but they are the 32nd-ranked team vs. the QB in fantasy football, so Maye should be in for a good game. He threw for 243 yards and 3 TDs and rushed for 38 yards last week, showing off his athleticism, so look for more of the same this week.
FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS – MAY 29: Drake Maye #10 of the New England Patriots throws the ball during the New England Patriots OTA Offseason Workout on May 29, 2024 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
RB:
This week, if you roster Dowdle or Swift, you might be looking for a streaming option.
Blake Corum, Rams
The Rams face the Raiders in Los Angeles this weekend, and the Rams should be able to run the football all over the Raiders. The Raiders rank 28th in fantasy football against RBs this season and are allowing 140 rushing yards per game. Although Corum is the clear backup to Kyren Williams, there should be plenty of opportunity for both players to rack up fantasy points in this one.
THOUSAND OAKS, CALIFORNIA – MAY 21: Running back Blake Corum #22 of the Los Angeles Rams participates in drills during OTAs on May 21, 2024 at Cal Lutheran University in Thousand Oaks, California. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images)
D’Ernest Johnson, Jaguars
You have to monitor the status of Travis Etienne throughout the week, but if ETN does miss this game as expected, then Johnson will be the number 2 RB behind Tank Bigbsy on Sunday. That is an excellent spot to be in, as the Jaguars will take on the Patriots, who rank 29th in fantasy football against the RB position. Bigsby is likely to see the majority of the work, but. Johnson could still get 10 touches or so and maybe vulture a TD.