What you need to know for fantasy football Week 7 - ESPN

It has been a surprising start to the NFL season. The Minnesota Vikings are one of three undefeated teams, the Los Angeles Rams are in last place in the NFC West, and the Dallas Cowboys are not playing great football. That last note might not be much of a surprise. What is surprising is that the Cowboys challenged an incomplete pass late in the fourth quarter when George Pickens just missed on a connection with Dak Prescott.

I mean, come on, Dallas. You thought you were going to win a challenge on a dubious catch interpretation at Lambeau Field? Do you not even know your own history? That's like pretending you didn't realize Tom Landry wore fedoras on the sideline.

But my favorite storyline this season is the Cleveland Browns, a team that could finish with a top-10 pick in next year's draft. To be fair, that's not normally surprising for the Browns, but the real surprise is that it's the pick they received from the Rams in the Myles Garrett trade. I mean, if the Browns make the playoffs and get a top-10 pick, that might be the biggest moment in Cleveland sports history since The Miz won his first WWE title in 2010.

The only problem I have with the Browns — all right, fine, not the only one — is that they don't have a truly reliable fantasy option. I suppose it could be rookie WR Denzel Boston, who has a great matchup this week against Tennessee Titans cornerback Cor'Dale Flott, who has allowed 1.72 yards per route covered. Boston also has six end zone targets. A great play for traditional fantasy leagues and not a bad option for an anytime touchdown, either.

Here are some other notes that you might find useful this week.

• Rankings: Weekly | Season | Knockout
• Weekly projections and outlooks
• Strength of schedule (SOS)