Daily Fantasy Football News and Notes FanDuel and DraftKings – Week 7 10/23/16

In this article, we'll be breaking down the top news around the league and provide you with an analysis of what we expect to happen. We will also provide you with an "every lineup guy" section, just like we did for baseball. As always, these picks are informed by our lineup optimizer, the NFL spread for each contest, year to date NFL stats, and so on. So let's welcome football back into our lives, and let's get this show on the show on the road!

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NFL News and Notes

• John Brown (hamstring) is currently listed as questionable for Sunday. He was not able to participate in Thursday's practice.
• Carson Palmer (hamstring) was not a full participate in Thursday's practice, but should be out there on Sunday.
• Jimmy Graham (hip) did not practice on Thursday and is listed as questionable for Sunday.
• Terrelle Pryor is dealing with a hamstring injury. Coach Jackson said that he expects him to play, but will be limited. He is in full fade mode for me.
• LeSean McCoy is now listed as a game-time decision after being ruled out, but my guess is that he sits this one out. If he does sit, look for Mike Gillislee to get the nod.
• DeAndre Hopkins (hamstring) was a limited participate in Thursday's practice, but is expected to play Monday Night.
• Stefon Diggs (hamstring) was a limited participate in Thursday's practice and is questionable for Sunday.
• Phillip Dorsett and T.Y. Hilton did not practice on Thursday and are listed as questionable for Sunday.
• Latavius Murray (toe) is expected to play Week 7.
• Eric Ebron will not play this weekend.
• Joe Flacco looks like he'll be out there on Sunday despite of dealing with a shoulder injury.
• Tyler Eifert (back) looks like will make his 2016 debut on Sunday (baring any setbacks).
• Robert Woods (foot) did not practice on Thursday and looks doubtful for Sunday.
• DeSean Jackson (hamstring) was held out of Thursday's practice and is status is in question for Sunday's contest.
• Theo Riddick (ankle) did not practice Thursday and is questionable for Sunday.
• Odell Beckham Jr. (hip) didn't practice on Thursday, which is concerning, but people around the organization expect him to play.
• Jordan Reed (concussion) did not practice on Thursday and looks doubtful for Sunday.
• Steve Smith (ankle) looks doubtful for Sunday.

Tournament Stack

Matt Ryan, Devonta Freeman and Julio Jones (ATL) vs. SD

Did you ever think that six weeks into the season, we would be saying that Matt Ryan has been the best fantasy football quarterback? Well, that's the situation we're in. He's looked great out there and the offense has just been rolling. They rank 1st in yards and points per game, and I honestly don't see a Chargers' defense that has given up the 25th most points per game slowing them down. They are in an excellent spot at home and should rack up those points. Ryan and Julio might be a bit chalky, but I don't believe Freeman's ownership will be very high.

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