The Route Tree: NFL Week 7 Wide Receiver Matchups

This list features my favorite receivers with the most significant projected edges in their Sunday matchups, powered by our FTN WR/CB Matchup tool. Below each player writeup, I will list my favorite prop bets. You can use this data for bets, DFS and fantasy football lineups.

Justin Jefferson, WR, Minnesota Vikings

99.9 Matchup Rating

Jefferson received our highest matchup rating of the slate in Week 7. He’s set to face off against a divisional rival, the Detroit Lions. Jefferson is off to an electric start this season, averaging 90 receiving yards per game over the Vikings’ first five matchups. Jefferson has gone ballistic across his last seven meetings against the Lions, averaging 144 receiving yards per game and exceeding 120 yards in six of the seven meetings. The Lions have allowed the fifth-most passing yards per game this season (246.2). Jefferson has dominated the target share for Vikings’ receivers, averaging 8.6 targets per game with a 28.1% target share and 71.5% snap share. Per FTN’s DVOA-Adjusted Fantasy Points Against Tool, The Lions allow the most receiving yards per game to opposing wideout groups (214.4).

Favorite Bets

• • Justin Jefferson 90+ Receiving Yards (-122, FanDuel Sportsbook)

• • Justin Jefferson 125+ Receiving Yards (+245, FanDuel Sportsbook)

• • Justin Jefferson Anytime TD (-125, FanDuel Sportsbook)