QUARTERBACKĪaron Rodgers, GB at WAS ($26): Everyone seems to be writing Rodgers off after consecutive losses to the Jets and Giants, but while there's a strong argument to be made that both New York teams were significantly underrated heading into their meetings with the Packers, it's much tougher to make that argument about Washington. Suggested plays for Week 7 include a veteran quarterback who might not be washed up just yet, a couple of prominent wide receivers ready to take their turn after watching teammates score multiple touchdowns last week, and a pair of workhorse running backs facing weak run defenses. Your NFL $250K Sunday Baller lineup will consist of one QB, two RBs, three WRs, one TE, one FLEX (RB/WR/TE) and one D/ST unit. Keep in mind that Yahoo DFS contests use 0.5 PPR scoring rather than full PPR, which lowers the comparative value of wide receivers and running backs (in that order) while especially affecting high-volume pass catchers. Against-the-grain plays typically consist of big-name players in tough matchups or boom-or-bust types with uncertain roles. The players you want to target for these different contest types aren't mutually exclusive, but winning a GPP tournament usually requires finding a hidden gem or going against the grain in a spot or two, while building a solid base of the same chalk plays you would use anywhere. Playing in guaranteed prize pool (GPP) contests is about chasing upside, while lineups geared toward head-to-head, 50/50 or double-up formats should prioritize high floors. You can submit up to 150 entries into this contest, which has a maximum total capacity of 14,700 entries but will still run if it doesn't fill, potentially providing you with enhanced odds of winning, also known as overlay. Yahoo will be running plenty of NFL DFS contests for Week 7, but the biggest is the Sunday Baller, which pays out a guaranteed prize pool of $250,000 to the top 2,700 finishers, including $50,000 to the winner. Additionally, the Thursday Night Football (Saints-Cardinals), Sunday Night Football (Steelers-Dolphins) and Monday Night Football (Bears-Patriots) matchups are excluded from the Sunday main slate. The Bills, Eagles, Rams and Vikings will all be on bye, taking a number of elite contributors at every position out of the mix. The Week 7 NFL daily fantasy football main slate begins Sunday at 1:00 p.m.

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