{
  "id": 16195825,
  "title": "Week 7 Fantasy Football Matchups to Exploit: 4 players you should start, including a struggling elite quarterback",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/23/week-7-fantasy-football-matchups-to-exploit-4-players-you-should",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-23T14:42:57.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/fantasy/article/week-7-fantasy-football-matchups-to-exploit-4-players-you-should-start-including-a-struggling-elite-quarterback-144257173.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Week 7 of Fantasy Football is offering several promising matchups. Jaylen Warren from the Steelers is proving to be an elite play, with a high-powered backfield and a strong opponent in the Saints defense. Warren has been giving Pittsburgh an explosive ground game, highlighted by his 127 yards against Cincinnati, 126 yards against Cleveland and 188 yards against Indianapolis. Additionally, Warren's receiving role keeps him involved even when New Orleans defenses are strong. For the Cowboys, Dak Prescott remains a viable option despite recent struggles. Prescott has thrown for 574 yards over two games, but he has been intercepted multiple times, which has kept him outside the top 20 fantasy quarterbacks. However, the Cowboys offense is still reliant on him and he has attempted 42 passes in each of his last two games. Dallas is facing a Philadelphia defense that has allowed at least 19 fantasy points to four of their past five opponents, providing Prescott with a clear path to useful fantasy production. In the Packers vs. Lions game, Matthew Golden has become a central piece of the Green Bay passing game. Over his last four games, Golden has drawn 39 targets, caught 20 passes and produced 348 receiving yards with three touchdowns. His recent target share and success against Dallas make him a strong WR2 option. However, his shoulder injury has limited him in practice, which could affect his availability. Overall, these matchups offer opportunities to exploit favorable lineups and improve fantasy production.",
  "summary": "Ray Garvin shares players who are in smash spots for fantasy football in Week 7.",
  "key_points": [
    "Jaylen Warren shines for Steelers, 127, 126, and 188 yards in last three games",
    "Dak Prescott struggles with interceptions, but Cowboys defense weakens opposing offenses",
    "Matthew Golden emerges as Packers WR2, 39 targets and 348 yards in last four games"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Targeting favorable defensive matchups and high target shares allows fantasy managers to mitigate recent struggles from elite players and capitalize on high-volume offensive roles.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}