Fantasy Cheat Sheet: LCS Summer 2016 Week 7

Riot·7/14/2016, 4:30:07 PM·0 votes·4,780 views

Things just keep getting more interesting in the LCS. As we near the Summer Split Playoffs, the most hungry teams are picking up steam, while others are scrambling to stay out of relegation territory. It's time for another exciting week in Fantasy LCS, and I hope you're riding the highs and lows well!

Week 7 Roster News

Note: This list includes changes announced before the article's posting. Be sure to check the official Fantasy LCS site for updates!

FNC: Gamsu is OUT, Kikis is IN.
OG: Forg1ven is OUT, Toaster is IN.
ROC: Memento is STARTING over Airwaks.
FOX: Hard is SPLITTING time with Kez.

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Week 7 Studs

These dominant players have everything they need to crush the competition this week. We expect them to be among the best in their role for Fantasy LCS.

TOP Huni (vs. CLG, FOX): CLG showed a bit of a resurgence last week, but Darshan gave up a lot of deaths and I think Huni goes ham. FOX won't even know what him 'em.
JUN Trick (vs. SPY, H2K): It's a weird world when SPY looks like a bigger threat than H2K, but the #1 jungler should be able to pick apart both.
MID Bjergsen (vs. FOX, TL): Benching him is unfathomable. He's one of the best in the world right now, and will get points every single match.
ADC Zven (vs. SPY, H2K): G2's cleanup king should leave piles of bodies in his wake.
SUP Biofrost (vs. FOX, TL): Was quiet last week (#7 support). That won't last long against these squads.

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Week 7 Underdogs

You may have doubted these players, but we think they'll outperform expectations this week and be worth a starting spot -- despite only being owned in less than 50% of Fantasy LCS leagues.

TOP Kikis (vs.H2K, S04): He's back, and he's on FNC. Grab him off the free agent list before someone else does! FNC is a points-generating machine, and Gamsu was the #5 top laner, even with his struggles.
JUN Procxin (vs. NRG, APX): Went on a tear last week to be the top scorer on his team. Should have plenty more opportunities this week. #8 jungler overall.
MID Night (vs. UOL, SPY): Has gotten more consistent over time, and matches well against both these teams.
ADC Sonstar (vs. UOL, SPY): Scored just shy of 100 points against these two teams earlier in the Split, and has only improved since.
SUP Hakuho (vs. NRG, APX): NV has great schedules in the last few weeks. Get on board this gravy train!

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Week 7 Benchwarmers

Even the best players run into bad matchups that'll spoil their Fantasy scores from time to time. You shouldn't risk starting these high-scoring picks, but you can't afford to drop them either -- stash them safely on your bench for this week.

APX's Ray: The #3 top laner has nothing to offer you as he plays against two of NA's best this week.
CLG's Stixxay: We all want to believe that CLG has recovered, but it's foolish to trust them after just one good week. Wait one more. If Stixxay delivers against this stacked schedule, you can start him with confidence the rest of the Split.

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Week 7 Investment Pickups

If you're looking for long-term gains, think about stashing one of these potential future-studs on your bench. They're owned in less than 25% of leagues right now, but we think they're on their way to fantasy glory.

SPY's Sencux: Looking better each week. Should ease into the end of the Split with a deceptively soft mid-lane schedule (FNC, H2K, OG, UOL).
GIA's Smittyj: The #4 top laner is still unowned in 91.4% of leagues! Closes out the season with one of the easiest schedules: OG, VIT, S04, ROC.

Good Luck!

Happy bargain-player hunting this week in the Fantasy LCS! I hope you find just what you need to secure wins in the last few weeks. Be sure to keep an eye on the NA LCS Schedule and EU LCS Schedule so you can watch the games live!

Josh Augustine's favorite champion is Swain, he's never enjoyed a Darius, and he will always go for the kill, even when he knows he shouldn't. He currently works as a game designer at Daybreak Games. He’d love to talk with you on Twitter.