Bench: PHI WR A.J. Brown vs. MIN CB Byron Murphy Jr.
Brown had a better week last week, but the Eagles dropped their second straight game. Now, the Eagles face a tough Minnesota defense that is well-rounded under DC Brian Flores. Philadelphia seems to be going through an offensive identity crisis that I think they will try and correct this week. That means more Saquon Barkley, as he has only had 18 carries combined over the last two weeks. I would hesitate to make Brown a smash start this week.
Start: PIT WR D.K. Metcalf vs. CIN CB Cam Taylor-Britt
Metcalf has scored in four straight games as the chemistry with Aaron Rodgers continues to build. The Bengals have one of the worst secondaries in the league, surrendering nearly 260 passing yards a game and around two passing touchdowns a game. Given the state of the Steelers’ secondary so far this season, this could be a high-scoring game, which bodes well for Metcalf. Fire up Metcalf with some confidence this week.
Bench: SF WR Jauan Jennings vs. ATL CB A.J. Terrell Jr.
Jennings returned to practice in a limited capacity this week, as well as his quarterback, Brock Purdy. It would be assumed that Jennings has a good chance of playing this week, but nothing has been decided yet. Regardless of who the Niners trot out to catch the ball this week, it will be a challenge as Atlanta has the best pass defense in the league, giving up just a little under 140 passing yards a game this season. A.J. Terrell Jr. is one of the league’s most underrated corners. He can shut down the best the NFL has to offer with the best of them. With Jennings’ injuries and Atlanta’s defense, it would be hard to put him into your lineup this week.
Also, make sure to check out our Top 10 Wide Receiver Rankings for Week 7.
