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Todd Gurley scores three times in Week 7.

Gurley carried 15 times for 63 yards and added four receptions for 23 yards and a touchdown against the Niners. The fourth-year running back continues to be a force in the red zone, and he might have done more damage if the game was close (Malcolm Brown received 14 touches). Gurley is already up to 14 touchdowns this season, and he’s obviously a major difference-maker in fantasy lineups for the teams that have him. The All-Pro faces the Packers next week.

10/22/18 - 11:58 AM ET

Michael Thomas scores in win over the Ravens.

Thomas caught seven passes for 69 yards, including a five-yard touchdown reception in the fourth quarter. It was a difficult matchup for the star receiver, but he led the team in targets (nine) and is obviously a must-start every week. Thomas was held in check against Minnesota last season, but Xaiver Rhodes (ankle) had to leave yesterday’s game, and being less than 100% or inactive would be a huge boost to Thomas’ outlook for Week 8. Either way, he’s a WR1 option in all formats.

10/22/18 - 11:57 AM ET

Malcolm Brown gets 14 touches in Rams’ win.

Brown got more work than usual in a game the Rams controlled against the Niners, carrying 13 times for 65 yards along with one reception for six yards. But it was still Todd Gurley capitalizing on three touchdowns in the win. For fantasy purposes, Brown is just a handcuff right now.

10/22/18 - 11:56 AM ET

Jared Goff throws two touchdowns in Rams’ win.

Goff was 18/24 for 202 yards and two touchdowns against the Niners, with the scores going to Brandin Cooks on a 19-yard dime to the end zone and to Todd Gurley on a screen pass for 12 yards. It was a rout in favor of the Rams, and Goff was pulled late in the game. Aaron Rodgers and the Packers should put up points this week, so Goff might have to throw the ball around more in Week 8. He remains a strong QB1 option in fantasy lineups despite just 36 points (standard leagues) the last three games.

10/22/18 - 11:54 AM ET

Mark Ingram contained in win over the Ravens.

Ingram rushed 12 times for 32 yards and caught two passes for ten yards. It was a solid workload for the former Heisman winner, but Alvin Kamara (19 touches) shined in a tough matchup. Still, we saw last year that there’s room for both guys to be big-time contributors, and there’s no reason to believe that isn’t still the case; look for Ingram to bounce back next Sunday night against the Vikings as an RB1/RB2 option for Week 8.

10/22/18 - 11:53 AM ET

Taysom Hill handles six carries in win over the Ravens.

Hill rushed six times for 35 yards, also losing a fumble on a pitch to Alvin Kamara that ended a 20-play drive on the game’s opening possession. He’s not a fantasy option, but Hill has been a valuable piece for Sean Payton, and he will look to be a significant factor in next Sunday night’s matchup with the Vikings.

10/22/18 - 11:51 AM ET

Alvin Kamara handles 19 touches in win over the Ravens.

Kamara rushed 17 times for 64 yards and a touchdown, also adding two receptions for 11 yards. It was an encouraging performance against arguably the best defense in the league after being outshined by Mark Ingram in his season debut, but fantasy owners should have never lost faith in Kamara after one sub-par game. The second-year superstar is obviously a must-start RB1 for a playoff rematch with the Vikings next week on Sunday Night Football.

10/22/18 - 11:48 AM ET