McClure Backs Goedert, Lamb for Monday Night NFL Fantasy
Injuries to Eagles skill players shift receiving volume, prompting top daily fantasy expert to target Dallas Goedert and CeeDee Lamb for the Week 7 matchup.
By Samir Patterson ·
The Dallas Cowboys will face the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday Night Football, with the game starting at 8:15 p.m. ET. The Cowboys hold a 4.5 point favorite status in the NFC East contest. Daily fantasy football expert Mike McClure has released his top picks for the single-game slate, focusing on the offensive disruptions in Philadelphia.
Injury reports have altered the Eagles' passing game landscape. Quarterback Jalen Hurts remains sidelined with blood clots, while wide receiver DeVonta Smith is ruled out with a hamstring injury. Wide receiver Dontayvion Wicks is also unavailable. Running back Saquon Barkley is listed as questionable due to a hamstring issue but is expected to play, despite two of his backups already sitting on injured reserve.
McClure, a professional player with over $2 million in career winnings, identifies Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert as a primary target. Goedert leads the Eagles' pass catchers with a receiving yards over/under of 49.5. With Smith and Wicks out, Goedert is positioned as the top option for backup quarterback Tanner McKee. The tight end enters the game after recording six catches in each of his last two outings.
On the Cowboys side, McClure builds his lineup around wide receiver CeeDee Lamb. Lamb ranks second in the NFL with an average of 11.5 targets per game, trailing only Puka Nacua. He has been targeted at least 18 times in two of his past three games. Lamb has also recorded at least 112 receiving yards in three games this season. The Eagles defense has surrendered the third-most fantasy points to opposing receivers this year, increasing Lamb's potential upside.
McClure utilizes a prediction model that simulates every snap of NFL action to account for matchups, statistical trends, and injury reports. His methodology has previously resulted in tied first-place finishes in the DraftKings Millionaire Maker twice and the FanDuel Million once. The analysis is available exclusively to SportsLine members.
The expert notes that Goedert is well situated to provide value as the Eagles may play from behind as underdogs. McClure also identifies an additional undervalued player who could produce high numbers in the Monday Night game, though this specific selection is reserved for his members. The Week 7 schedule concludes with this NFC East showdown.
The game serves as a critical test for the Eagles' offense under new circumstances. With key playmakers out, the distribution of passes shifts toward Goedert. Meanwhile, the Cowboys' defense faces a high-volume target in Lamb. The outcome will depend on how McKee and Barkley navigate the remaining available personnel on the field.
