🖥 TAP TO SAVE 50% WITH CODE THANKS
X
Lost password?

Don't have an account?
Gain Access Now

X

Receive free daily analysis

NFL
NBA
NHL
NASCAR
CFB
MLB
MMA
PGA
ESPORTS
BETTING

Already have an account? Log In

X

Forgot Password


POPULAR FANTASY TOOLS

Expert Advice
Import Your Leagues
Weekly Rankings
Compare Any Players
Projections
Articles & Tools
Weekly Planner
24x7 News and Alerts

Cardinals vs. Seahawks: Week 7 Start 'Em, Sit 'Em - Marquise Brown, Zach Ertz, Geno Smith, Kenneth Walker III, DK Metcalf

DK Metcalf - Fantasy Football Rankings, NFL Injury News, DFS and Betting Picks

Fantasy football start 'em, sit 'em, and lineup advice for the Cardinals vs. Seahawks on Sunday in Week 7 (2023). Detailed player breakdowns and matchups analysis.

Welcome to our Cardinals vs. Seahawks fantasy football start 'em, sit 'em matchups analysis article for Week 7 of the 2023 NFL season.

Read our matchups analysis, player breakdowns, and lineup recommendations for the matchup and set those winning lineups. Good luck RotoBallers!

 

Arizona Cardinals at Seattle Seahawks

Spread: Seahawks -7.5
Implied Total: Cardinals (18.5) vs. Seahawks (26)
Pace: Cardinals (6th) vs. Seahawks (15th)
Cardinals Off. DVOA: 17.0% Pass (13th), 0.9% Rush (8th)
Seahawks Off. DVOA: 31.9% Pass (7th), -4.8% Rush (13th)
Cardinals Def. DVOA: 
35.4% Pass (31st), 4.7% Rush (29th)
Seahawks Def. DVOA: 14.5% Pass (24th), -28.7% Rush (1st)

 

Matchups We Love

Kenneth Walker III (RB, SEA)

It was an ugly outing for the Seahawks, but that didn't stop Walker III from crushing it with nearly 100 scrimmage yards and a touchdown on 22 touches. Zach Charbonnet remains an afterthought with 23 carries and six receptions on the season. Walker's not the most elusive or efficient runner, but he has five breakaway runs (15-plus yards) in 2023, averaging 34.5 yards per carry on those runs. The workload he's getting increases the chance he hits those big plays, and he always has the volume to fall back on. He's firmly in the top 12 against Arizona.

UPDATE: Charbonnet is listed as questionable for Sunday's game. There's no reaction here other than to celebrate if you're a Walker manager.

Seahawks WRs

DK Metcalf was visibly frustrated against the Bengals. He should've finished with more production than he did. In the end, he and Tyler Lockett combined for 10 receptions and 164 yards on 18 targets, which is more like what we'd expect from this duo. Jaxon Smith-Njigba had his best contest and his highest aDot at 7.4 yards. It's encouraging for his potential moving forward. Jake Bobo keeps stealing work, so seeing those opportunities go to Smith-Njigba would be nice. Lockett and Metcalf are locked in given the matchup with Smith-Njigba as a deeper dart throw.

UPDATE: Metcalf is listed as questionable for Sunday's game. It's unlikely he's out, but Smith-Njigba would jump into the top 36 if he is.

Marquise Brown (RB, ARI)

Brown earned a 30% target share and a targets per route run of 27%. The aDot was there too at 17.18 yards. Unfortunately, only 55% of them were catchable in Week 6, which correlates to the season total of 67%. The good news is that the team activated Kyler Murray's 21-day practice window, signaling he'll be back sooner rather than later. He remains a top-30 receiver who is reliant on volume, despite the matchup with Devon Witherspoon. After Brown, it's Michael Wilson, who makes splash plays down the field, and Rondale Moore, who continues to function as a hybrid runner/receiver. The Seahawks are allowing the most fantasy points to wideouts on the year, so they're both potential flex options.

 

Matchups We Hate

Zach Ertz (TE, ARI)

There's a shift from Ertz to Trey McBride happening, which is in the best interest of their offense. Ertz has the ability to get open and create easy throws for the quarterback, but he's not going to add many yards after the catch. McBride played more snaps and ran one fewer route. They cancel each other out for this week, but with Murray's impending return and his increasing role, McBride is someone to keep an eye out for.

Cardinals RBs

There are too many bodies in the Arizona backfield. In terms of snap percentage, it went Emari DemercadoKeaontay Ingram, and then Damien Williams. However, both Williams and Ingram saw more touches. Seattle's run defense ranks No. 1 in DVOA and sixth in defensive EPA per rush. There's no one here you want to start.

 

Other Matchups

Geno Smith (QB, SEA)

Smith flopped again with a terrible outing against Cincy. They prefer to run the ball and they should be able to, making him a risky streamer even with the juicy matchup. He'll need the touchdowns to come through to air to have any chance of helping your squad, which hasn't been the case through six weeks.

 

Notable Injuries

Kyler Murray (knee)
James Conner (knee)
Zach Charbonnet (hamstring)
DK Metcalf (ribs/hip)



Download Our Free News & Alerts Mobile App

Like what you see? Download our updated fantasy football app for iPhone and Android with 24x7 player news, injury alerts, rankings, starts/sits & more. All free!

More Fantasy Football Analysis

POPULAR FANTASY TOOLS

Expert Advice
Import Your Leagues
Weekly Rankings
Compare Any Players
Projections
Articles & Tools
Weekly Planner
24x7 News and Alerts

REAL-TIME FANTASY NEWS

Amon-Ra St. Brown

Questionable, Expected to Play on Thursday
Rashee Rice

Chiefs Place Rashee Rice on Injured Reserve
T.J. Hockenson

Ruled Out for Week 17
Pete Fairbanks

Marlins Agree on One-Year Deal
Josh Johnson

to Start at QB on Thursday Against Dallas
Brooks Koepka

Leaving LIV Golf
Davante Adams

Could Sit Out Final Two Regular-Season Games
Brock Bowers

Placed on Injured Reserve Due to Lingering Knee Injury
Amon-Ra St. Brown

Expected to Play on Christmas Day Against the Vikings
Connor McDavid

Finishes Battle of Alberta With Five Assists
Karel Vejmelka

Battling Upper-Body Injury
Alexandre Texier

Suffers Upper-Body Injury Against Bruins
Alexander Nikishin

Dealing With Apparent Ankle Injury
Denver Barkey

Exits Early Tuesday
Travis Sanheim

Pulled by Concussion Spotter Tuesday
Cam Whitmore

Out Indefinitely With Deep Vein Thrombosis
Corey Kispert

Lasts for 13 Minutes in Comeback Game
Jaxson Hayes

Makes Early Exit Versus Suns
Gary Trent Jr.

Limited to Five Minutes Tuesday
Matas Buzelis

Exits With Leg Injury Tuesday
Keegan Murray

Sustains Calf Injury Tuesday
Cameron Johnson

Scheduled for MRI After Hurting Right Knee
Chet Holmgren

Suffers Facial Injury Tuesday
Caris LeVert

Upgraded to Available Tuesday
Ron Holland II

Remains Out Against Kings
Robert Williams III

Sits Out Tuesday's Game
Jonathan Isaac

Active Tuesday Night
Javon Small

Returns to Grizzlies Lineup Tuesday
Tristan da Silva

Remains Sidelined Against Portland
Goga Bitadze

Out Against Portland
Vince Williams Jr.

Misses Third Consecutive Game
Cedric Coward

Unavailable on Tuesday Night
Aaron Wiggins

Will Play Against Spurs
Ryan O'Hearn

Pirates Agree on Two-Year Deal
Grayson Allen

Absent for Third Consecutive Game
Zach LaVine

to Miss at Least One More Week
Victor Wembanyama

Ready to Take on Thunder
DK Metcalf

has Two-Game Suspension Upheld
Philip Rivers

to Remain the Starter in Week 17
George Kittle

Dealing With Mid-to-Low Ankle Sprain
Viktor Arvidsson

a Game-Time Decision Tuesday
Ryan Leonard

Available Tuesday
Tom Wilson

in Danger of Missing First Game of the Season
Phillip Danault

Makes Second Canadiens Debut Tuesday
Collin Graf

Available Against Golden Knights
Jack Eichel

Misses Fourth Straight Game
Vince Dunn

Won't Play Tuesday
Deshaun Watson

Will Not be Activated Off PUP List, 2025 Season is Over
J.J. McCarthy

Ruled Out for Week 17
Rome Odunze

Expected to Return This Season
Christian McCaffrey

Another Monster Game for Christian McCaffrey in Week 16
Brock Purdy

Throws for Five Touchdowns in Week 16
TreVeyon Henderson

in Concussion Protocol, Week 17 Status Unclear
George Kittle

Week 17 Availability in Question?
CFB

Jeff Brohm, Eli Drinkwitz "Names of Interest" for Michigan Head Coach
Timothy Liljegren

to Miss Second Straight Game Tuesday
Will Smith

Out Week-to-Week
Jaccob Slavin

Placed on Injured Reserve, Out Week-to-Week
Seth Jarvis

Considered Week-to-Week
Darren Raddysh

Totals Three Points in Monday's Win
Mason Marchment

Scores Twice Monday
Vince Dunn

Injured in Monday's Win
Rashee Rice

Still in Concussion Protocol, Estimated as Non-Participant on Monday
J.J. McCarthy

Listed as DNP on Monday Ahead of Week 17
Ilya Sorokin

to Miss Tuesday's Game
DK Metcalf

Suspended for Two Games Following Confrontation with Fan
CFB

Byrum Brown Entering Transfer Portal
CFB

Bobby Petrino Joining Bill Belichick as North Carolina's Offensive Coordinator
TreVeyon Henderson

Exits Week 16 Victory with Head Injury
Willson Contreras

Shipped to the Red Sox
Brandon Lowe

Pirates Acquire Brandon Lowe in Three-Team Trade
Shane Baz

Orioles Acquire Shane Baz From the Rays
CFB

Darian Mensah Returning to Duke Next Season
CFB

Josh Hoover Linked to Indiana in Transfer Portal
CFB

Arch Manning Agrees to Reduced Compensation for 2026 Season
Michael King

Padres Bring Michael King Back on Three-Year Deal
Logan Webb

Will Pitch for Team USA in World Baseball Classic
Tarik Skubal

Joins Team USA for World Baseball Classic
CFB

Will Muschamp Becoming Next Texas Defensive Coordinator

RANKINGS

QB
RB
WR
TE
K
DEF
RANKINGS
C
1B
2B
3B
SS
OF
SP
RP