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Fantasy football: Start-em, sit-em players for Week 7

By Jay Marsdale

CHARLOTTE, NC - OCTOBER 12: Carson Wentz #11 of the Philadelphia Eagles throws a pass against the Carolina Panthers in the second half during their game at Bank of America Stadium on October 12, 2017 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
CHARLOTTE, NC - OCTOBER 12: Carson Wentz #11 of the Philadelphia Eagles throws a pass against the Carolina Panthers in the second half during their game at Bank of America Stadium on October 12, 2017 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) /
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PHILADELPHIA, PA – JANUARY 01: Zach Ertz #86 of the Philadelphia Eagles runs after making a catch during the fourth quarter of a game at Lincoln Financial Field on January 1, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Eagles defatted the Cowboys 27-13. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA – JANUARY 01: Zach Ertz #86 of the Philadelphia Eagles runs after making a catch during the fourth quarter of a game at Lincoln Financial Field on January 1, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Eagles defatted the Cowboys 27-13. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images) /

Start-em: Zach Ertz (PHI) vs. Washington

If Carson Wentz is on the start-em list, Zach Ertz almost has to be on it as well. Ertz and Wentz have become a deadly combo for defenses in the NFC to deal with in 2017.

The Eagles have turned around their team quickly and are now contending again. Ertz is a big reason why. Last week was the first time all season he was held under five catches and he still had a productive fantasy game. His two catches in Week 6 both found him in the end zone.

Wentz has replaced his safety valve, receiving back Darren Sproles, with a new safety valve in Zach Ertz. It’s rare in fantasy football to find a player who is both a target monster and a red-zone target for his team as well.

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That is what Ertz has become in Philadelphia.

Like I said when talking about Wentz, this game is going to be competitive and high scoring. A great combination for fantasy football players in Week 7. Get as many players from this matchup in your lineup this weekend, and your team will be in good shape come Monday.

Other options: Austin Seferian-Jenkins (NYJ) @ Miami and Evan Engram (NYG) vs. Seattle