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Week 7 Fantasy Football Rankings | Start/Sit QB, RB, WR & TE

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This entry is part 1 of 147 in the series Weekly Fantasy Football Strategy and Advice | Dynasty Nerds

Welcome to our Week 7 Fantasy Football Player Rankings Tiers and Start/Sit Advice. Below you’ll find rankings for every relevant QB, RB, WR and TE, along with our confidence rating and advanced metrics for every matchup powered by Fantasy Points Data Suite.

If you want to learn more about the advanced stats used with these Week 7 Start/Sit Rankings, check out Advanced Stats to Know for 2026.

Confidence Meter: Dynasty Nerds confidence in the player’s weekly ranking and expected fantasy role. It is not a projected probability of hitting a specific statistical outcome.


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Week 7 Fantasy Football Rankings Start/Sit

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Use the tables below to find every Week 7 QB, RB, WR and TE ranked by tier. Click/tap any position to jump directly to its rankings.

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Week 7 Quarterback Rankings & Start/Sit

Rank Tier Name Team Opp
11Brock PurdySF@ ATL
21Jordan LoveGB@ DET
31Lamar JacksonBALvs CIN
41Matthew StaffordLAR@ LV
52Caleb WilliamsCHIvs NE
62Jared GoffDETvs GB
73Drake MayeNE@ CHI
83Dak PrescottDAL@ PHI
93Joe BurrowCIN@ BAL
103Bryce YoungCARvs TB
113C.J. StroudHOUvs NYG
123Patrick Mahomes IIKC@ SEA
133Tyler ShoughNOvs PIT
144Bo NixDEN@ ARI
154Aaron RodgersPIT@ NO
164Kyler MurrayMINvs IND
174Geno SmithNYJvs MIA
184Baker MayfieldTB@ CAR
194Tanner McKeePHIvs DAL
204Michael Penix Jr.ATLvs SF
214Kirk CousinsLVvs LAR
225Deshaun WatsonCLE@ TEN
235Jacoby BrissettARIvs DEN
245J.J. McCarthyNYG@ HOU
255Sam DarnoldSEAvs KC
266Malik WillisMIA@ NYJ
276Cam WardTENvs CLE
286Daniel JonesIND@ MIN

Tier 1 | Elite QB1

Team Player Opponent Confidence Meter Fantasy Points P/G QB Rate vs Man QB Rate vs Zone QB Rate vs Blitz CPOE Deep Throw % ADJ Comp % 1Read % PRESS % FP/OPP:
SF Brock Purdy ATL 97% 26.7 134.8 112 133.3 3.5 8.8 77 64.9 32.5 0.66
GB Jordan Love DET 95% 21.7 86.6 90.2 89.4 -0.6 13.7 71.8 75.2 32.5 0.46
BAL Lamar Jackson CIN 95% 22.8 110.2 118.7 144.1 9.6 16.7 79.1 70.8 40.7 0.7
LAR Matthew Stafford LV 94% 21.3 102.2 85.1 94.8 1.2 9.6 74.5 70.7 27.4 0.41

Brock Purdy should be able to put up big passing yardage numbers against the Falcons, who have allowed at least 280 passing yards in 4 of their last5 games.

Jordan Love should be able to put up elite numbers against the Lions, who have allowed a QB1 fantasy finish in every game this season.

If Lamar Jackson plays, you have to treat him as a top-tier fantasy quarterback. If he remains out, Tyler Huntley would move into that Tier 5 range.

Matthew Stafford has a favorable matchup against the Raiders, who have allowed opposing quarterbacks to throw for at least 225 passing yards and two touchdowns in 4 straight games.

Tier 2 | Strong QB1

Team Player Opponent Confidence Meter Fantasy Points P/G QB Rate vs Man QB Rate vs Zone QB Rate vs Blitz CPOE Deep Throw % ADJ Comp % 1Read % PRESS % FP/OPP:
CHI Caleb Williams NE 92% 22.5 103.7 95.4 71.4 8.3 6.6 86.3 49.5 40.5 0.5
DET Jared Goff GB 92% 27.8 123.9 103.2 122.1 5.2 7.9 78.7 62.3 30.4 0.54

Caleb Williams faces a Patriots secondary that runs the second-highest rate of man coverage in the league. Williams ranks 10th in quarterback rating against man coverage this season, so he should be able to thrive against this Patriots defense.

Jared Goff faces a tough matchup against the Packers, who have not allowed an opposing quarterback to throw more than one passing touchdown in 5

straight games. Green Bay has also forced an interception in 5 of its 6 games this season, making this a challenging matchup for Goff.

Tier 3 | Matchup-Driven QB1/High-End QB2 Options

Team Player Opponent Confidence Meter Fantasy Points P/G QB Rate vs Man QB Rate vs Zone QB Rate vs Blitz CPOE Deep Throw % ADJ Comp % 1Read % PRESS % FP/OPP:
NE Drake Maye CHI 91% 21.8 96.7 89.5 98 9.5 14.2 80.2 62.3 43.5 0.53
DAL Dak Prescott PHI 91% 21.1 87.9 86.5 84 2.1 7.7 76.4 67.5 36.2 0.41
CIN Joe Burrow BAL 91% 24.6 99.7 97 80.2 4 7.9 79 72.5 30.9 0.49
CAR Byrce Young TB 90% 26.5 94.0 95.6 77.2 5.6 12.4 76.0 61.2 37.6 0.5
HOU CJ Stroud NYG 88% 21.7 97.9 100 110.9 6 12.8 76.6 68 35.7 0.46
KC Patrick Mahomes SEA 86% 22.4 132.8 86.7 80.3 2.1 8.2 78.4 69.6 35.6 0.54
NO Tyler Shough PIT 85% 22.7 113.4 80 78.1 2.7 11.5 76.5 68.1 35.9 0.45

Drake Maye will face a tough environment in Chicago, where the Bears have not allowed an opposing quarterback to throw for over 160 passing yards in a home game this season.

Bryce Young has been great this year, but he could struggle at times against the Buccaneers, who have the fourth-highest blitz rate in the league. Young has struggled badly against the blitz this season, posting one of the lowest quarterback ratings against it.

Patrick Mahomes faces a tough matchup against the Seattle Seahawks, who have not allowed an opposing quarterback to throw for over 200 passing yards in a game this season.

Dak Prescott has thrown at least two passing touchdowns in 6 of his last 7 matchups against the Eagles.

Tier 4 | Volatile QB2 Starters
Team Player Opponent Confidence Meter Fantasy Points P/G QB Rate vs Man QB Rate vs Zone QB Rate vs Blitz CPOE Deep Throw % ADJ Comp % 1Read % PRESS % FP/OPP:
DEN Bo Nix ARI 82% 12.9 52.5 86.4 52.6 -1.2 7.4 76.4 55 35.1 0.34
PIT Aaron Rodgers NO 82% 20.2 86.3 89.8 86.8 -0.8 11.2 74.3 63.5 26.3 0.4
MIN Kyler Murray IND 81% 10.9 44.4 96 59.7 7.9 9.9 84.1 60.4 35.8 0.32
NYJ Geno Smith MIA 80% 15.9 119 100.5 111.4 2.6 9 78.6 64.4 38.5 0.39
TB Baker Mayfield CAR 77% 13.0 88.4 76.1 91.4 2.9 13.5 75.6 70.8 36.4 0.33
PHI Tanner McKee DAL 75% 14.6 52.9 80.6 63.1 -2.4 11.1 70 75.6 25 0.26
ATL Michael Penix Jr. SF 75% 17.6 141.5 89.2 110.5 4.9 8.2 78.0 78.2 25.4 0.5
LV Kirk Cousins LAR 74% 22.8 87.9 100.9 79.8 0.3 9.4 73 62.9 24.6 0.5

This could be a great bounce-back game for Bo Nix against the Cardinals, who have allowed opposing quarterbacks to throw two or more passing touchdowns in 5 straight games.

Michael Penix Jr. could be a quarterback to lower expectations for this week against the 49ers, who run the fourth-highest rate of zone coverage in the league. Penix has struggled against zone coverage, ranking near the bottom in quarterback rating against it.

Tanner McKee could be in line for some big plays in Week 7 against the Cowboys, who allow the most deep throws in the league. McKee has shown a willingness to push the ball downfield, with 11% of his throws traveling 20 or more yards.

We could see the return of Baker Mayfield, who has missed the last 4 games due to injury. However, he would be a risky play against the Panthers. If Mayfield remains out, Jalon Daniels would move into that Tier 5 range.

Tier 5 | Desperation Superflex
Team Player Opponent Confidence Meter Fantasy Points P/G QB Rate vs Man QB Rate vs Zone QB Rate vs Blitz CPOE Deep Throw % ADJ Comp % 1Read % PRESS % FP/OPP:
CLE Deshaun Watson TEN 71% 17.1 76.4 99.2 89.1 -1 11 74.5 66.5 42.9 0.39
ARI Jacoby Brissett DEN 71% 17.9 52.6 90.8 79.6 2.3 9.4 77.4 67.5 22.3 0.4
NYG JJ McCarthy HOU 70% 8.3 103.2 56.9 2.6 23.8 64.7 76.2 21.7 0.67
SEA Sam Darnold KC 70% 14.6 84.8 72.1 83.6 3.8 8.7 77.1 65.1 41.1 0.4

J.J. McCarthy gets the start in Week 7 against the Texans, which could help him build on his momentum from Week 6. Houston has the third-lowest blitz rate in the league, which should benefit McCarthy, who has struggled against the blitz this season.

Deshaun Watson has been below average in recent weeks, but perhaps a matchup against the Titans can help him bounce back. Tennessee has allowed at least 260 passing yards in four of its last 5 games.

Tier 6 | QBs to Avoid if Possible
Team Player Opponent Confidence Meter Fantasy Points P/G QB Rate vs Man QB Rate vs Zone QB Rate vs Blitz CPOE Deep Throw % ADJ Comp % 1Read % PRESS % FP/OPP:
MIA Malik Willis NYJ 68% 12.5 86.6 90.2 89.4 -0.6 13.7 71.8 75.2 32.5 0.46
TEN Cam Ward CLE 65% 12.4 77 72.8 88.3 3.1 6.2 78.5 65 34.7 0.36
IND Daniel Jones MIN 65% 11.5 69.5 67.3 69.3 -4 10.6 69.7 72 35.7 0.28

The Minnesota Vikings have the highest blitz rate in the NFL, and Daniel Jones has struggled badly against the blitz. Don’t be surprised if Jones gets benched at some point in Week 7.


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Week 7 Running Back Rankings & Start/Sit

Rank Tier Name Team Opp
11Jahmyr GibbsDETvs GB
21Bijan RobinsonATLvs SF
31Kenneth Walker IIIKC@ SEA
41Christian McCaffreySF@ ATL
52Kyren WilliamsLAR@ LV
62Derrick HenryBALvs CIN
72Javonte WilliamsDAL@ PHI
82Jonathan TaylorIND@ MIN
93D’Andre SwiftCHIvs NE
103Chuba HubbardCARvs TB
113Bucky IrvingTB@ CAR
123Jaylen WarrenPIT@ NO
133Braelon AllenNYJvs MIA
143Ashton JeantyLVvs LAR
154Jeremiyah LoveARIvs DEN
164Ollie Gordon IIMIA@ NYJ
174Rhamondre StevensonNE@ CHI
184Chase BrownCIN@ BAL
194J.K. DobbinsDEN@ ARI
204Saquon BarkleyPHIvs DAL
214Josh JacobsGB@ DET
225Quinshon JudkinsCLE@ TEN
235Woody MarksHOUvs NYG
245Blake CorumLAR@ LV
255RJ HarveyDEN@ ARI
265Aaron Jones Sr.MINvs IND
275Jordan MasonMINvs IND
286Tony PollardTENvs CLE
296Tyler AllgeierARIvs DEN
306Kendre MillerNOvs PIT
316Alvin KamaraNOvs PIT
326Tyrone Tracy Jr.NYG@ HOU
336Zach CharbonnetSEAvs KC
346Cam SkatteboNYG@ HOU
357Rico DowdlePIT@ NO
367Roschon JohnsonCHIvs NE
377Brian Robinson Jr.ATLvs SF
387Tyjae SpearsTENvs CLE
397Mike Washington Jr.LVvs LAR
407Emanuel WilsonSEAvs KC
417Dylan SampsonCLE@ TEN
427TreVeyon HendersonNE@ CHI
437Kenny GainwellTB@ CAR
447Samaje PerineCIN@ BAL
457Dameon PiercePHIvs DAL
467Kaelon BlackSF@ ATL
478Bam KnightARIvs DEN
488George HolaniSEAvs KC
498Pierre Strong Jr.GB@ DET
508Justice HillBALvs CIN
518Emmett JohnsonKC@ SEA
528Corey KinerNE@ CHI
538Jonah ColemanDEN@ ARI
548MarShawn LloydGB@ DET
558Seth McGowanIND@ MIN
568Sione VakiDETvs GB

Tier 1 | Elite RB Starts/Sits

Team Player Opponent Confidence Meter FPPG ATT % Off. Snaps % i20% TGT % Route % YPPR EXP Run % MTF/ATT YACO/ATT YBCO/ATT Zone Success % Man/Gap Success %
DET Jahmyr Gibbs GB 99% 28.0 79% 77% 90.9 17.3 56.0 2.09 8.6 0.30 1.6 3.2 52.6 58.3
ATL Bijan Robinson SF 99% 19.4 63% 70% 74.1 14.4 49.5 1.53 7.2 0.21 2.9 2.9 61.0 42.4
KC Kenneth Walker SEA 97% 26.2 73% 74% 79.4 12.0 44.8 1.22 9.4 0.42 3.5 2.8 52.9 54.1
SF Christian McCaffrey ATL 96% 18.0 46% 72% 57.6 19.9 69.6 1.43 1.3 0.14 2.3 2.2 55.6 60.9

Despite a tough Seattle defense, Kenneth Walker should be just fine, as the Seahawks have allowed a rushing touchdown in 3 straight games and at least 3 receptions to an opposing running back in 5 of their 6 games.

Christian McCaffrey should be a strong candidate for an anytime touchdown in Week 7, as the Falcons have allowed an opposing running back to score in 3 straight games.

Jahmyr Gibbs has struggled against the Packers throughout his career, but Green Bay’s run defense has been terrible this season, allowing a rushing touchdown in every game.

Tier 2 | Near-Elite, Matchup-Proof-ish RB1

Team Player Opponent Confidence Meter FPPG ATT % Off. Snaps % i20% TGT % Route % YPPR EXP Run % MTF/ATT YACO/ATT YBCO/ATT Zone Success % Man/Gap Success %
LAR Kyren Williams LV 94% 17.3 54% 70% 58.6 15.1 54.7 1.49 5.0 0.38 2.4 2.5 54.5 66.7
BAL Derrick Henry CIN 92% 18.4 70% 58% 80 5.4 24.6 1.31 3.1 0.10 2.36 1.75 57.5 46.9
DAL Javonte Williams PHI 92% 16.6 70% 77% 75.0 8.1 41.9 0.93 4.7 0.12 2.1 1.6 62.0 48.6
IND Jonathan Taylor MIN 90% 18.2 73% 82% 73.5 9.6 57.7 1.17 4.1 0.13 1.7 2.3 58.3 54.0

Kyren Williams will look to bounce back against the Raiders, who have allowed an opposing running back to record at least 80 all-purpose yards and a touchdown in 3 straight games.

Javonte Williams will also look to get going in a favorable matchup against the Eagles, who allow the 4th-most yards after contact per attempt (YACO/ATT) and have allowed an 80-yard rusher in 3 of their last 4 games.

Tier 3 | Borderline RB1s With Minor Concerns

Team Player Opponent Confidence Meter FPPG ATT % Off. Snaps % i20% TGT % Route % YPPR EXP Run % MTF/ATT YACO/ATT YBCO/ATT Zone Success % Man/Gap Success %
CHI D’Andre Swift NE 88% 14.3 44% 58% 40.6 10.1 36.8 1.59 3.2 0.19 2.1 2.1 47.6 45.2
CAR Chuba Hubbard TB 88% 19.7 70% 80% 56.5 5.9 59.1 0.65 5.6 0.19 2.7 2.1 53.6 57.6
TB Bucky Irving CAR 87% 12.9 60% 65% 50.0 10.8 47.3 0.65 3.1 0.17 2.0 2.8 47.9 50.0
PIT Jaylen Warren NO 85% 15.4 65% 76% 40.0 12.3 55.4 1.80 7.1 0.25 2.5 3.0 54.5 52.6
NYJ Braelon Allen MIA 85% 8.7 47% 65% 28.6 7.3 45.9 0.5 5.4 0.2 2.7 1.6 56.8 46.7
LV Ashton Jeanty LAR 84% 14.6 62% 70% 70.4 16.3 54.1 1.99 2.0 0.11 2.1 1.1 47.8 45.1

Chuba Hubbard faces a tough matchup against the Buccaneers, who have not allowed an opposing running back to rush for over 60 yards in a game this season.

Look for Jaylen Warren to have an increased chance of scoring a touchdown on Sunday in Paris, as the Saints have allowed a rushing touchdown in every game this season.

If Baker Mayfield returns to the field, it could give Bucky Irving a boost in the passing game. The Panthers have allowed an opposing running back to record at least 4 receptions in 3 straight games.

Tier 4 | Volume-Driven RB2s
Team Player Opponent Confidence Meter FPPG ATT % Off. Snaps % i20% TGT % Route % YPPR EXP Run % MTF/ATT YACO/ATT YBCO/ATT Zone Success % Man/Gap Success %
ARI Jeremiyah Love DEN 83% 9.1 43% 48% 50.0 6.5 28.6 0.58 3.0 0.15 2.0 1.6 56.7 45.9
MIA Ollie Gordon II NYJ 83% 7.9 36% 42% 50.0 3.8 34.2 0.25 6.4 0.13 2.8 2.2 31.6 42.9
NE Rhamondre Stevenson CHI 82% 9.3 38% 62% 35.0 9.5 49.8 1.01 2.8 0.20 2.2 1.5 47.4 50.0
CIN Chase Brown BAL 82% 10.6 62% 73% 44.0 13.8 55.9 1.09 0.13 2.1 1.3 48.9 44.0
DEN JK Dobbins ARI 82% 7.6 55% 44% 50.0 4.2 16.3 0.82 3.7 0.11 2.1 1.3 33.3 42.9
PHI Saquon Barkley DAL 82% 5.3 27% 42% 21.7 6.1 21.0 0.28 5.6 0.22 2.0 3.1 59.3 25.0
GB Josh Jacobs DET 80% 0.0 0% 0% 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.00 0.0 0.00 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

We should see the return of Jordan Mason in Week 7. It was only 1 game, but Mason did outcarry Aaron Jones. The Colts allow the 3rd-most yards before contact, meaning opposing running backs have been able to gain decent yardage before getting hit.

Woody Marks could be in line for a better game in Week 7 against the Giants, who have allowed a 60-yard rusher in 5 straight games.

Quinshon Judkins is questionable for Week 7, but he would remain in this tier if he plays. The Titans have allowed an opposing running back to record at least 80 all-purpose yards in 3 of their last 4 games.

Tier 5 | Risk/Reward Running Back Flex Plays
Team Player Opponent Confidence Meter FPPG ATT % Off. Snaps % i20% TGT % Route % YPPR EXP Run % MTF/ATT YACO/ATT YBCO/ATT Zone Success % Man/Gap Success %
CLE Quinshon Judkins TEN 77% 9.5 47% 60% 60.0 13.5 32.2 1.73 0.14 1.8 1.3 38.1 45.2
HOU Woody Marks NYG 77% 7.8 41% 57% 43.5 7.3 42.6 0.77 0.21 1.6 1.9 33.3 41.7
LAR Blake Corum LV 75% 7.9 32% 28% 10.3 4.8 15.7 2.17 4.3 0.19 1.9 2.9 52.2 50.0
DEN RJ Harvey ARI 75% 8.4 14% 42% 6.7 15.8 41.5 2.30 0.10 1.7 2.1 44.4 66.7
MIN Aaron Jones Sr. IND 74% 12.8 64% 70% 57.9 12.1 49.4 0.86 6.2 0.13 2.0 2.2 49.0 51.1
MIN Jordan Mason IND 74% 11.9 10% 45% 50.0 0.0 23.3 6.7 1.8 2.1 50.0 42.9

We should see the return of Jordan Mason in Week 7. It was only 1 game, but Mason did outcarry Aaron Jones. The Colts allow the 3rd-most yards before contact, meaning opposing running backs have been able to gain decent yardage before getting hit.

Woody Marks could be in line for a better game in Week 7 against the Giants, who have allowed a 60-yard rusher in 5 straight games.

Quinshon Judkins is questionable for Week 7, but he would remain in this tier if he plays. The Titans have allowed an opposing running back to record at least 80 all-purpose yards in 3 of their last 4 games.

Tier 6 | Fragile Floor RB3 Options
Team Player Opponent Confidence Meter FPPG ATT % Off. Snaps % i20% TGT % Route % YPPR EXP Run % MTF/ATT YACO/ATT YBCO/ATT Zone Success % Man/Gap Success %
TEN Tony Pollard CLE 72% 7.9 66% 52% 66.7 5.6 28.1 0.43 3.4 0.11 2.3 1.7 48.4 44.6
ARI Tyler Allgeier DEN 72% 5.6 34% 52% 36.7 5.5 39.7 0.54 1.9 0.09 2.5 0.5 39.1 40.0
NO Alvin Kamara PIT 71% 9.0 21% 30% 20.0 10.6 25.4 1.55 2.9 0.14 1.9 1.5 36.4 46.2
NO Kendre Miller PIT 71% 5.8 30% 30% 41.7 4.0 13.4 0.52 0.12 1.7 1.4 39.4 43.8
NYG Tyrone Tracy Jr. HOU 71% 3.5 8% 14% 12.0 2.8 11.7 1.86 1.4 1.7 66.7 42.9
SEA Zach Charbonnett KC 71% 0.0 0% 0% 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.00 0.0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
NYG Cam Skattebo HOU 70% 7.7 49% 55% 44.0 5.6 37.1 0.89 1.2 0.15 2.3 1.4 48.5 44.7


Tyler Allgeier stays in this tier whether Love plays or not. I’d be intrigued by Allgeier this week, as the Broncos have allowed a rushing touchdown in 5 of their 6 games this season.

Zach Charbonnet looks set to play his 1st game of the season, but he comes with plenty of risk. Until we have a better understanding of his role and how much playing time he’ll receive, I’d be cautious about starting him.

Cam Skattebo was essentially benched last week, but with Najee Harris gone, who will get the bulk of the carries? I’d lean toward the hot hand from last week in Tyrone Tracy, especially since the Texans have allowed an opposing running back to record at least 4 receptions in 3 straight games.

Tier 7 | Running Back Deep League Dice Roll
Team Player Opponent Confidence Meter FPPG ATT % Off. Snaps % i20% TGT % Route % YPPR EXP Run % MTF/ATT YACO/ATT YBCO/ATT Zone Success % Man/Gap Success %
PIT Rico Dowdle NO 68% 5.0 17% 37% 66.7 6.9 24.5 1.06 4.5 0.09 1.9 1.6 37.5 33.3
CHI Roschon Johnson NE 68% 5.2 10% 23% 13.7 5.7 15.7 2.34 0.14 1.8 1.5 33.3 46.2
ATL Brian Robinson Jr. SF 68% 8.4 30% 30% 22.2 3.6 15.3 1.03 1.9 0.17 2.7 1.3 55.3 42.9
TEN Tyjae Spears CLE 66% 3.3 14% 50% 6.7 9.6 40.7 0.93 5.6 0.22 2.8 0.9 23.1 60.0
LV Mike Washington Jr. LAR 66% 4.2 22% 20% 22.2 2.3 11.6 0.41 8.8 0.15 2.7 2.2 45.0 35.7
SEA Emanuel Wilson KC 66% 9.0 53% 39% 46.9 3.5 21.8 1.04 3.4 0.13 2.2 1.3 46.0 36.1
CLE Dylan Sampson TEN 65% 0.0 0% 0%
NE TreVeyon Henderson CHI 65% 5.6 26% 35% 10.0 2.6 25.7 0.67 2.0 0.12 1.8 2.2 25.0 42.4
TB Kenny Gainwell CAR 65% 4.0 12% 38% 7.1 8.2 29.9 0.85 0.16 2.0 1.3 44.4 50.0
CIN Samaje Perine BAL 63% 5.3 24% 34% 28.0 5.3 27.5 1.09 2.2 1.9 40.0 57.1
PHI Dameon Pierce DAL 63% 7.6 17% 86% 40.0 10.6 57.8 0.25 0.22 1.9 0.3 46.7 33.3
SF Kaelon Black ATL 63% 3.1 27% 26% 27.3 1.8 17.8 0.24 0.04 1.8 2.0 60.6 66.7

Rico Dowdle also has touchdown upside this week, as the Saints have allowed a rushing touchdown in every game this season.

Kenny Gainwell could offer some PPR value this week, as the Panthers have allowed an opposing backfield to record at least 4 receptions in 3 straight games.

Dameon Pierce would likely jump into Tier 5 if Saquon Barkley misses this week.

Dylan Sampson is set to make his return this week and could move into Tier 6, as the Titans offer a favorable matchup for all-purpose running backs.

Depending on Tyjae Spears‘ health, he could have a favorable matchup against the Browns, who allow the 4th-highest yards after contact per attempt (YACO/ATT). Spears ranks in the top 10 in yards after contact this season.

Roschon Johnson has shown some value in PPR leagues if you just need points. He has recorded over 30 receiving yards and at least 2 receptions in back-to-back games.

Tier 8 | Super Deep Running Back Start/Sit
Team Player Opponent Confidence Meter FPPG ATT % Off. Snaps % i20% TGT % Route % YPPR EXP Run % MTF/ATT YACO/ATT YBCO/ATT Zone Success % Man/Gap Success %
ARI Bam Knight DEN 62% 3.5 11% 16% 21.1 1.4 8.2 1.38 11.1 0.17 2.4 3.8 55.6 66.7
SEA George Holani KC 60% 4.5 19% 41% 25.0 6.1 36.4 0.95 0.06 1.9 1.3 26.3 58.3
GB Pierre Strong Jr. DET 60% 6.3 13% 48% 54.5 13.9 38.5 1.67 1.4 0.8 50.0 33.3
BAL Justice Hill CIN 60% 4.0 10% 42% 0.0 7.1 52.3 0.56 11.1 0.11 1.8 5.6 66.7 20.0
KC Emmett Johnson SEA 60% 3.8 13% 28% 5.9 5.1 22.4 2.36 0.21 2.3 1.0 63.6 12.5
NE Corey Kiner CHI 57% 2.4 17% 12% 35.0 1.1 2.7 2.67 3.2 0.13 2.2 2.2 50.0 52.9
DEN Jonah Coleman ARI 57% 6.7 7% 23% 30.0 5.1 9.4 3.17 0.5 3.4 42.9 33.3
GB MarShawn Llyod DET 56% 6.5 38% 39% 40.0 6.2 26.3 0.87 0.17 1.3 1.2 40.0 34.8
IND Seth McGowan MIN 56% 1.8 13% 19% 8.8 1.8 11.2 0.37 4.8 0.19 3.2 1.0 30.0 72.7
DET Sione Vaki GB 56% 2.1 10% 26% 3.0 2.6 23.2 1.08 0.07 1.7 1.7 45.5 50.0

Bam Knight could be an interesting sleeper if Love misses this week. Knight looked like the more explosive running back and could move into that Tier 5 range.

We are getting the return of Jonah Coleman, but I would avoid starting him this week since we don’t know what his role will look like in his 1st game back.

Pierre Strong would be the Packers running back I’d be forced to start if Josh Jacobs misses this week, especially in PPR formats. Strong has recorded 8 receptions over his last 2 games.


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Week 7 Wide Receiver Rankings & Start/Sit

Rank Tier Name Team Opp
11Puka NacuaLAR@ LV
21Ja’Marr ChaseCIN@ BAL
31Jaxon Smith-NjigbaSEAvs KC
42CeeDee LambDAL@ PHI
52Amon-Ra St. BrownDETvs GB
62Malik NabersNYG@ HOU
72Matthew GoldenGB@ DET
82Drake LondonATLvs SF
93Christian WatsonGB@ DET
103Chris OlaveNOvs PIT
113Justin JeffersonMINvs IND
123Zay FlowersBALvs CIN
133Mike EvansSF@ ATL
143Nico CollinsHOUvs NYG
153DeVonta SmithPHIvs DAL
164Garrett WilsonNYJvs MIA
174Tetairoa McMillanCARvs TB
184George PickensDAL@ PHI
194Jalen CokerCARvs TB
204Tee HigginsCIN@ BAL
214DK MetcalfPIT@ NO
225Luther Burden IIICHIvs NE
235A.J. BrownNE@ CHI
245Carnell TateTENvs CLE
255Germie BernardPIT@ NO
265Michael WilsonARIvs DEN
275Emeka EgbukaTB@ CAR
285Jameson WilliamsDETvs GB
295Jaylen WaddleDEN@ ARI
306Keenan AllenIND@ MIN
316Denzel BostonCLE@ TEN
326Tre TuckerLVvs LAR
336Xavier WorthyKC@ SEA
346Devaughn VeleNOvs PIT
356Omar Cooper Jr.NYJvs MIA
366Wan’Dale RobinsonTENvs CLE
376Malik WashingtonMIA@ NYJ
386DeMario DouglasNE@ CHI
396Josh DownsIND@ MIN
406Rome OdunzeCHIvs NE
416Courtland SuttonDEN@ ARI
426Jaylin NoelHOUvs NYG
436Chris Godwin Jr.TB@ CAR
447KC Concepcion Jr.CLE@ TEN
457Jordan AddisonMINvs IND
467Konata MumpfieldLAR@ LV
477Ryan FlournoyDAL@ PHI
487Dontayvion WicksPHIvs DAL
497Brandin CooksSF@ ATL
507Kendrick BourneARIvs DEN
517Ja’Kobi LaneBALvs CIN
527Kalif RaymondCHIvs NE
537Marvin Harrison Jr.HOUvs NYG
548Jahan DotsonATLvs SF
558Rashid ShaheedSEAvs KC
568Malachi FieldsNYG@ HOU
578Cooper KuppSEAvs KC
588Rashod BatemanBALvs CIN
598Jerry JeudyCLE@ TEN
608Makai LemonPHIvs DAL
618Jordan WatkinsSF@ ATL
628Laquon TreadwellIND@ MIN
638Jalen RoyalsKC@ SEA
648Caleb DouglasMIA@ NYJ
658Chris BellMIA@ NYJ
668Efton Chism IIINE@ CHI

Tier 1 | Elite WR1s

Team Player Opponent Confidence Meter FPPG RTE% TGT % TPRR YPRR MAN WIN RATE ZONE WIN RATE YAC/REC 1READ % 1D/RR WIDE RTE % SLOT RTE % Air Yards Share %
LAR Puka Nacua LV 99% 18.3 84.5 31.3 0.35 2.8 7.7 7.2 5.7 39.0 0.13 76.2 23.8 41.5
CIN Ja’Marr Chase BAL 98% 13.3 74.0 20.1 0.25 1.9 33.3 8.3 2.7 26.3 0.09 70.9 28.5 26.4
SEA Jaxon Smith-Njigba KC 97% 23.3 85.9 32.3 0.34 3.8 41.5 11.7 4.2 42.2 0.19 71.4 26.5 50.6

Puka Nacua should be force-fed targets this week, as he averaged 12 targets per game without Davante Adams last year. He faces the Raiders, who have allowed 2 receiving touchdowns to opposing wide receivers in 3 straight games.

Ja’Marr Chase has recorded at least 100 receiving yards in 4 straight games against the Ravens.

Tier 2 | High-End WR1 Anchors

Team Player Opponent Confidence Meter FPPG RTE% TGT % TPRR YPRR MAN WIN RATE ZONE WIN RATE YAC/REC 1READ % 1D/RR WIDE RTE % SLOT RTE % Air Yards Share %
DAL CeeDee Lamb PHI 95% 17.5 81.1 27.6 0.32 2.7 36.4 8.7 4.0 38.6 0.15 62.8 35.8 39.2
DET Amon-Ra St.Brown GB 95% 17.0 91.8 28.3 0.28 2.0 25.0 11.3 3.8 41.2 0.11 48.9 49.5 30.0
NYG Malik Nabers HOU 93% 13.7 84.6 28.2 0.30 2.43 13.5 7.5 3.29 33.3 0.11 73.4 26.6 35
GB Matthew Golden DET 93% 14.0 82.9 24.3 0.28 2.5 28.1 8.4 6.0 27.1 0.12 79.4 20.1 40.3
ATL Drake London SF 92% 11.8 85.3 25.7 0.27 3.4 16.7 12.4 8.7 32.0 0.15 59.3 40.7 43.4

CeeDee Lamb should provide an elite floor this week, as he has recorded at least 70 receiving yards in 5 of his last 6 games against the Eagles.

I’d consider lowering expectations for Amon-Ra St. Brown, who has been held under 60 receiving yards in 4 straight games against the Packers. This is a different Green Bay team, but expect St. Brown to still be peppered with targets.

Expect Malik Nabers to be peppered with targets with J.J. McCarthy playing quarterback. Houston allows the 5th-highest targets per route run (TPRR), meaning opposing receivers have plenty of opportunities to earn targets against this defense.

Drake London will have his work cut out for him against the 49ers, who allow the 5th-fewest yards per route run (YPRR), making this a tough matchup for receiving production. However, San Francisco has allowed a receiving touchdown in 5 straight games, giving London some touchdown upside.

Tier 3 | Strong WR1/2 Options

Team Player Opponent Confidence Meter FPPG RTE% TGT % TPRR YPRR MAN WIN RATE ZONE WIN RATE YAC/REC 1READ % 1D/RR WIDE RTE % SLOT RTE % Air Yards Share %
GB Christian Watson DET 90% 17.4 79.2 19.9 0.24 2.8 23.5 11.3 5.9 23.5 0.11 71.6 26.3 34.3
NO Chris Olave PIT 90% 15.3 86.7 25.1 0.27 2.6 27.0 14.0 2.9 33.1 0.14 67.6 32.0 43.9
MIN Justin Jefferson IND 90% 13.1 66.9 23.3 0.28 3.0 20.0 20.3 3.9 30.0 0.13 82.4 16.5 38.7
BAL Zay Flowers CIN 89% 15.7 75.8 29.9 0.34 3.9 41.9 14.1 6.9 36.4 0.16 41.8 55.7 34.1
SF Mike Evans ATL 89% 12.3 60.2 22.8 0.34 3.7 44.4 16.9 5.9 27.0 0.21 79.1 20.9
HOU Nico Collins NYG 88% 15.5 81.8 20.4 0.23 2.7 14.3 16.9 4.0 23.8 0.12 82.6 17.4 32.3
PHI DeVonta Smith DAL 88% 14.0 85.1 28.6 0.29 2.4 31.6 11.5 1.9 37.8 0.10 80.9 18.3 47.3

Christian Watson has recorded over 80 receiving yards in 4 of his 7 career games against the Lions.

Zay Flowers faces a tough divisional matchup against the Bengals, who have not allowed an opposing receiver to record over 65 receiving yards in a game this season.

Mike Evans is questionable for this week’s game, but if he’s good to go, his upside is worth the risk of starting him.

Expect Justin Jefferson to have plenty of opportunities to rack up receiving yards against the Colts, who allow the 5th-most yards per route run (YPRR) in the league.

Nico Collins could struggle to reach his elite ceiling against a Giants defense that runs the 3rd-highest rate of man coverage in the league. Collins ranks outside the top 100 in win rate against man coverage this season.

Tier 4 | Reliable Volume WR2.
Team Player Opponent Confidence Meter FPPG RTE% TGT % TPRR YPRR MAN WIN RATE ZONE WIN RATE YAC/REC 1READ % 1D/RR WIDE RTE % SLOT RTE % Air Yards Share %
NYJ Garrett Wilson MIA 86% 12.9 90.2 27.7 0.26 2.3 37.5 16.1 3.2 35.1 0.11 77.8 22.2 43.0
CAR Tetairoa McMillan TB 86% 14.6 88.6 22.3 0.23 2.4 18.0 14.3 3.6 30.6 0.10 69.7 30.3 32.2
DAL George Pickens PHI 86% 10.9 82.3 20.3 0.23 2.0 25.7 13.0 3.1 22.3 0.11 92.2 7.8 31.7
CAR Jalen Coker TB 86% 14.0 68.0 20.5 0.28 2.7 18.4 15.7 4.5 27.8 0.12 55.5 42.9 30.0
CIN Tee Higgins BAL 85% 12.4 78.9 22.8 0.27 2.6 27.3 7.0 4.2 25.5 0.13 89.4 10.6 41.5
PIT DK Metcalf NO 85% 9.0 91.5 22.1 0.22 1.4 22.4 11.7 3.8 31.5 0.07 79.7 19.9 37.2

Garrett Wilson has recorded over 50 receiving yards in 3 straight games against the Dolphins.

We could see another big game from both Tetairoa McMillan and Jalen Coker, as the Buccaneers have allowed outside receivers to record at least 85 receiving yards and a touchdown. McMillan lines up outside more often than Coker, giving him the more favorable matchup.

Tee Higgins has enjoyed great success against the Ravens, recording at least 80 receiving yards and 2 touchdowns in 3 of his last 5 matchups.

Tier 5 | Boom-Bust Upside WR3s
Team Player Opponent Confidence Meter FPPG RTE% TGT % TPRR YPRR MAN WIN RATE ZONE WIN RATE YAC/REC 1READ % 1D/RR WIDE RTE % SLOT RTE % Air Yards Share %
CHI Luther Burden NE 82% 9.6 65.3 20.7 0.28 2.3 23.5 4.8 5.3 26.2 0.08 44.9 55.1 27.2
NE A.J Brown CHI 82% 4.2 61.0 20.0 0.28 1.1 46.2 9.7 3.7 28.6 0.06 83.0 17.0 26.7
TEN Carnell Tate CLE 81% 8.8 80.4 24.9 0.28 2.15 21.9 5.2 2.93 33 0.09 71.9 28.1 49.1
PIT Germie Bernard NO 81% 6.9 52.3 13.2 0.23 1.7 13.8 1.4 4.9 12.1 0.08 52.6 45.9 10.2
ARI Michael Wilson DEN 80% 9.1 88.9 23.4 0.25 1.4 17.2 13.2 2.7 28.9 0.09 80.4 19.6 39.2
TB Emeka Egbuka CAR 80% 9.6 83.4 25.3 0.24 1.2 25.8 4.8 3.1 31.7 0.06 69.2 30.3 34.6
DET Jameson Williams GB 80% 9.7 88.9 14.7 0.15 1.5 23.8 12.7 1.1 22.7 0.08 78.3 21.7 31.8
DEN Jaylen Waddle ARI 80% 7.0 75.7 19.0 0.24 1.5 32.4 7.1 3.8 27.9 0.06 57.5 42.5 34.8

This could be Jaylen Waddle‘s bounce-back game against the Cardinals, who have allowed opposing WR1s to record over 80 receiving yards in 4 of their last 6 games.

Jameson Williams may struggle to deliver a boom performance this week, as the Packers allow the 2nd-fewest deep throws in the league.

Continue to start Germie Bernard, who is now playing in the slot. Aaron Rodgers has targeted his slot receivers at least 6 times in every game this season.

We could see an uptick in production from Emeka Egbuka with Baker Mayfield potentially returning. Egbuka recorded over 60 receiving yards in 2 of his 3 games with Mayfield but has failed to reach that mark since Mayfield has been out.

A.J. Brown could finally shake off the rust against the Bears, who have allowed an opposing receiver to record over 70 receiving yards and a touchdown in 3 straight games.

Tier 6 | Volatile Flex Plays
Team Player Opponent Confidence Meter FPPG RTE% TGT % TPRR YPRR MAN WIN RATE ZONE WIN RATE YAC/REC 1READ % 1D/RR WIDE RTE % SLOT RTE % Air Yards Share %
INDKeenan AllenMIN78%8.368.621.70.291.617.18.23.225.60.0870.028.620.7
CLEDenzel BostonTEN78%10.286.418.40.171.836.011.96.822.40.0793.76.345.3
LVTre TuckerLAR77%11.175.115.80.202.129.312.22.021.90.0980.619.429.5
KCXavier WorthySEA77%7.482.218.40.201.419.47.35.124.50.0666.432.223.8
NODevaughn VelePIT75%9.288.317.00.181.322.94.83.021.90.0745.654.425.5
NYJOmar Cooper Jr.MIA75%11.447.514.80.34.837.50.07.321.60.132.167.922.6
TENWal’Dale RobinsonCLE75%7.476.920.30.21.316.73.63.826.10.125.574.519.1
MIAMalik WashingtonNYJ75%7.784.527.70.261.921.19.95.929.80.0741.250.732.1
NEDeMario DouglasCHI75%8.265.214.80.191.640.05.23.616.90.0818.181.918.9
INDJosh DownsMIN73%6.985.918.30.191.434.710.14.323.60.0827.571.526.0
CHIRome OdunzeNE73%6.778.215.40.171.715.414.53.317.50.0779.719.335.2
DENCourtland SuttonARI73%4.177.713.80.170.810.512.63.121.20.0672.028.030.8
HOUJaylin NoelNYG71%9.451.29.10.162.713.07.66.710.10.1031.568.512.7
TBChris Godwin Jr.CAR71%5.681.314.90.151.115.92.56.716.50.0644.455.68.7

Tre Tucker is a player to avoid in Week 7, as the Rams have allowed just 1 receiver to record over 50 receiving yards this season.

Courtland Sutton is an interesting sleeper option against the Cardinals, who allow the most yards per route run (YPRR) in the league. Sutton has struggled in that category this season, but this matchup could help him bounce back.

Malik Washington is an interesting floor play against the Jets, who have allowed opposing receivers to score at least 9 fantasy points in each of their last 3 games.

Jaylin Noel is an intriguing sleeper option in Week 7 against the Giants, who allow the 4th-highest slot target percentage in the league.

Devaughn Vele could struggle to earn targets against the Steelers, who allow the 4th-fewest targets per route run (TPRR) in the league. Vele has also posted borderline TPRR numbers this season, making him a risky play.

Denzel Boston could see an increase in target opportunities against the Titans, who allow the 5th-highest target percentage to outside receivers.

Tier 7 | Deep-League/ Break-Glass Options
Team Player Opponent Confidence Meter FPPG RTE% TGT % TPRR YPRR MAN WIN RATE ZONE WIN RATE YAC/REC 1READ % 1D/RR WIDE RTE % SLOT RTE % Air Yards Share %
CLE KC Concepcion TEN 70% 4.8 70.0 19.0 0.21 1.2 30.6 8.0 4.3 26.7 0.05 33.1 66.9 15.2
MIN Jordan Addison IND 70% 6.9 91.6 19.1 0.18 1.4 30.0 12.2 3.9 26.5 0.06 73.3 26.7 39.1
LAR Konata Mumpfield LV 68% 3.8 40.1 6.3 0.15 1.2 17.2 4.1 5.3 6.7 0.05 53.3 46.7 10.9
DAL Ryan Flournoy PHI 68% 6.8 74.0 13.8 0.17 1.2 15.2 4.5 5.3 13.9 0.06 46.9 53.1 13.2
PHI Dontayvion Wicks DAL 68% 7.3 75.9 15.5 0.18 1.6 28.6 6.6 4.1 20.9 0.09 72.3 27.7 28.8
SF Brandin Cooks ATL 66% 3.0 32.4 4.5 0.12 0.6 25.0 11.1 3.0 5.6 0.06 63.6 36.4
ARI Kendrick Bourne DEN 66% 5.3 66.7 11.9 0.17 1.3 27.3 2.8 5.3 14.5 0.07 33.9 66.1 9.7
BAL Ja’Kobi Lane CIN 66% 3.8 71.1 13.2 0.16 1.8 5.9 8.1 4.6 15.6 0.07 79.3 20.7 34.0
CHI Kalif Raymond NE 65% 7.2 57.7 13.5 0.20 1.8 21.1 5.7 4.9 15.9 0.09 51.4 48.6 12.6
HOU Marvin Harrison Jr. NYG 65% 4.9 73.7 8.1 0.10 0.8 7.4 5.2 1.3 10.7 0.06 80.1 19.9 20.6

Ryan Flournoy could be an interesting dart throw this week, as he plays the most slot snaps among Cowboys receivers. The Eagles allow the most targets to slot receivers in the league, giving Flournoy an opportunity to see increased targets.

Ja’Kobi Lane is likely a player to avoid in Week 7 against a tough Bengals defense that has shut down opposing fantasy receivers this season.

Marvin Harrison Jr. should see an increased role, but it’s still tough to envision him consistently earning 6 or more targets in a game just yet.

Kendrick Bourne doesn’t offer much sleeper potential against the Broncos, who have allowed just 1 receiver to record over 30 receiving yards this season.

Tier 8 | Only if You’re Desperate WRs
Team Player Opponent Confidence Meter FPPG RTE% TGT % TPRR YPRR MAN WIN RATE ZONE WIN RATE YAC/REC 1READ % 1D/RR WIDE RTE % SLOT RTE % Air Yards Share %
ATL Jahan Dotson SF 63% 6.9 35.0 6.5 0.17 1.4 14.3 4.8 2.6 6.7 0.06 31.4 68.6 6.4
SEA Rashid Shaheed KC 63% 5.2 57.7 13.1 0.20 1.3 15.6 14.6 5.1 17.0 0.04 74.8 25.2 20.8
NYG Malachi Fields HOU 61% 4.8 67.5 11.3 0.15 1.02 18.9 5.8 6 12.6 0.05 82.7 17.3 16.6
SEA Cooper Kupp KC 61% 5.3 71.4 11.6 0.15 1.1 23.7 11.8 3.4 14.8 0.07 51.6 47.8 14.8
BAL Rashod Bateman CIN 61% 6.2 57.7 13.1 0.20 1.3 15.6 14.6 5.1 17.0 0.04 74.8 25.2 20.8
CLE Jerry Jeudy TEN 60% 3.5 70.5 9.8 0.11 1.0 31.8 6.5 3.6 12.1 0.06 76.1 23.9 16.2
SF Jordan Watkins ATL 60% 2.4 40.0 2.6 0.06 1.6 12.5 7.5 11.3 2.8 0.06 76.9 23.1
IND Laquon Treadwell MIN 58% 4.1 71.0 11.0 0.14 1.0 19.5 6.6 4.2 12.7 0.05 83.6 16.4 18.6
KC Jalen Royals SEA 58% 3.2 31.0 5.7 0.17 0.8 27.3 2.8 6.0 7.3 0.07 66.7 27.8 5.9
MIA Caleb Douglas NYJ 58% 7.4 76.9 18.0 0.18 2.3 100.0 13.3 6.3 26.7 0.10 78.0 22.0 25.2
MIA Chris Bell NYJ 58% 2.9 59.6 10.8 0.15 1.0 37.5 8.1 8.0 11.9 0.04 84.4 15.6 18.4
NE Efton Chism III CHI 58% 4.1 31.3 8.3 0.23 1.8 23.1 2.6 2.7 12.4 0.11 58.9 39.3 9.0

If you’re desperate, you could take a shot on Caleb Douglas or Chris Bell, who are both coming off a bye week. We’ve seen rookies become more involved in their offenses following a bye, so both could be interesting deep sleepers.

If Mike Evans is out, Jordan Watkins‘ big frame and deep-threat ability could make him worth a dart throw in deeper leagues.

Jahan Dotson has been on a bit of a hot streak, recording at least 50 receiving yards in 3 straight games.


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Week 7 Tight End Rankings & Start/Sit

Rank Tier Name Team Opp
11George KittleSF@ ATL
21Brock BowersLVvs LAR
31Trey McBrideARIvs DEN
41Isaiah LikelyNYG@ HOU
52Tucker KraftGB@ DET
62Dallas GoedertPHIvs DAL
72Sam LaPortaDETvs GB
82Travis KelceKC@ SEA
93Tyler WarrenIND@ MIN
103Colston LovelandCHIvs NE
113Juwan JohnsonNOvs PIT
123T.J. HockensonMINvs IND
133Pat FreiermuthPIT@ NO
143Kyle Pitts Sr.ATLvs SF
154Harold Fannin Jr.CLE@ TEN
164Hunter HenryNE@ CHI
174Tyler HigbeeLAR@ LV
184Mark AndrewsBALvs CIN
194Michael MayerLVvs LAR
204Colby ParkinsonLAR@ LV
214Jake FergusonDAL@ PHI
224Kenyon SadiqNYJvs MIA
234Mike GesickiCIN@ BAL
244AJ BarnerSEAvs KC
255Dalton SchultzHOUvs NYG
265Cade OttonTB@ CAR
275Darnell WashingtonPIT@ NO
285Tommy TrembleCARvs TB
295Darren WallerCARvs TB
305Evan EngramDEN@ ARI
315Greg DulcichMIA@ NYJ

Tier 1 | Elite TE Weekly Differentiators

Team Player Opponent Confidence Meter FPPG RTE% TGT % TPRR YPRR MAN WIN RATE ZONE WIN RATE 1READ % SLOT RTE % Inline %
SF George Kittle ATL 98% 12.8 72.3 21.1 0.26 2.4 10.0 6.9 26.1 27.5 64.5
LV Brock Browers LAR 98% 17.1 85.9 24.7 0.27 2.6 35.9 14.0 35.4 47.9 16.4
ARI Trey McBride DEN 97% 13.1 85.7 26.4 0.29 1.67 9.5 7.6 32.7 65.3 20.8
NYG Isaiah Likely HOU 95% 14.6 81.7 26.8 0.29 1.95 22.6 6.6 29.6 79.6 3.6

Trey McBride should have a good chance to find the end zone in Week 7, as the Broncos have allowed a touchdown to an opposing tight end in 3 of their last 4 games.

Tier 2 | Must Start Tight Ends

Team Player Opponent Confidence Meter FPPG RTE% TGT % TPRR YPRR MAN WIN RATE ZONE WIN RATE 1READ % SLOT RTE % Inline %
GB Tucker Kraft DET 92% 7.3 65.8 16.4 0.23 1.6 10.3 3.4 17.1 36.1 55.7
PHI Dallas Goedert DAL 91% 9.6 58.2 16.3 0.25 1.9 15.8 1.4 18.2 42.7 53.1
DET Sam LaPorta GB 90% 12.6 81.2 17.3 0.20 1.9 15.8 6.6 19.3 37.5 46.4
KC Travis Kelce SEA 90% 10.4 70.7 16.5 0.21 2.4 13.8 2.4 19.1 34.1 41.5

Tucker Kraft could be in line for a big game if the Lions continue their struggles against tight ends. Detroit has allowed opposing tight ends to score 2 touchdowns in 4 of its 5 games this season.

Sam LaPorta faces a tough matchup against the Packers, who have held opposing tight ends under 40 receiving yards this season.

Dallas Goedert has struggled against the Cowboys throughout his career, scoring just 1 touchdown and recording over 60 receiving yards only twice in his last 11 matchups against Dallas.

Tier 3 | Strong, Volatile Starting Tight Ends

Team Player Opponent Confidence Meter FPPG RTE% TGT % TPRR YPRR MAN WIN RATE ZONE WIN RATE 1READ % SLOT RTE % Inline %
IND Tyler Warren MIN 88% 10.9 81.6 20.5 0.23 1.4 14.3 3.5 20.3 43.9 38.1
CHI Colston Loveland NE 87% 5.5 70.3 13.9 0.17 1.04 9.1 3.1 19 31 39.3
NO Juwan Johnson PIT 85% 8.88 67.6 13.6 0.18 1.4 15.4 2.6 16.9 50.9 32.9
MIN T.J. Hockenson IND 83% 7.5 54.1 18.6 0.28 2.2 22.2 2.8 18.4 39.1 48.9
PIT Pat Freiermuth NO 80% 8.8 62.4 11.9 0.17 1.1 14.9 3.4 14.1 64.0 24.2
ATL Kyle Pitts SF 80% 7.1 60 13.2 0.19 1.48 3.6 3.7 14.1 33.3 40.4

Tyler Warren is questionable for Week 7, but if he plays, I’d keep him ranked in this tier.

T.J. Hockenson has a favorable advanced-stat matchup against the Colts, who allow the 5th-most yards per route run (YPRR) in the league. Hockenson ranks 9th among starting tight ends in YPRR this season, giving him an opportunity to produce.

Juwan Johnson could be in line for another disappointing game if his opportunities continue to decline. The Steelers allow the 4th-fewest targets per route run (TPRR) in the league, and Johnson has seen his targets decrease in each of his last 2 games.

Tier 4 | Usable Fantasy Football TEs
Team Player Opponent Confidence Meter FPPG RTE% TGT % TPRR YPRR MAN WIN RATE ZONE WIN RATE 1READ % SLOT RTE % Inline %
CLE Harold Fannin Jr. TEN 78% 7.4 78.2 16.7 0.17 1.0 27.3 3.3 14.7 38.4 47.7
NE Hunter Henry CHI 78% 7.3 62.4 12.2 0.17 1.6 21.9 3.1 13.6 41.3 43.5
LAR Tyler Higbee LV 77% 6.4 56.6 11.5 0.19 1.6 9.5 4.1 13.5 37.7 44.4
BAL Mark Andrews CIN 75% 5.6 66.3 19.6 0.25 1.37 26.5 6.6 21.7 45.5 31.1
LV Michael Mayer LAR 75% 7.8 68.2 14.9 0.21 1.7 26.3 3.6 10.9 20.1 73.6
LAR Colby Parkinson LV 74% 3.2 34.3 6.5 0.18 0.8 0.0 0.0 5.6 11.0 76.7
DAL Jake Ferguson PHI 74% 6.0 63.0 9.8 0.14 0.7 7.4 6.0 8.4 52.7 40.1
NYJ Kenyon Sadiq MIA 71% 5.6 42.9 13.0 0.26 1.8 11.1 4.8 14.9 33.0 45.5
CIN Mike Gesicki BAL 71% 9.2 51.5 9.0 0.16 1.5 16.7 2.6 10.2 85.7
SEA AJ Barner KC 71% 4.6 71.8 11.6 0.15 0.9 2.7 4.3 11.9 20.3 70.3

Harold Fannin Jr. could continue to struggle to produce, as the Titans have not allowed an opposing tight end to record over 35 receiving yards this season.

Hunter Henry should be a solid play this week, as the Bears have allowed an opposing tight end to record over 60 receiving yards in back-to-back games.

Tyler Higbee and Colby Parkinson could both be worth starting with Davante Adams out. The Rams’ tight ends tend to see an increase in targets whenever Adams or Puka Nacua misses time.

Jake Ferguson could have limited upside this week, as he has never scored a touchdown against the Eagles in his career.

Mark Andrews has enjoyed plenty of success against the Bengals throughout his career, scoring 8 touchdowns in 15 games. However, he has struggled to produce consistently over the last 2 seasons, making him a riskier option despite his strong history against Cincinnati.

Tier 5 | Deep League TE Streamers
Team Player Opponent Confidence Meter FPPG RTE% TGT % TPRR YPRR MAN WIN RATE ZONE WIN RATE 1READ % SLOT RTE % Inline %
HOU Dalton Schultz NYG 69% 7.0 62.4 17.3 0.25 1.8 17.6 2.9 18.1 44.4 39.7
TB Cade Otton CAR 67% 4.9 78.8 13.9 0.14 1.0 17.5 0.8 15.8 39.5 44.2
PIT Darnell Washington NO 65% 5.9 38.4 8.9 0.21 1.6 7.9 3.5 10.1 13.1 76.8
CAR Tommy Tremble TB 65% 6.5 40.5 8.4 0.19 1.44 15.4 5.3 8.9 37.1 56.2
CAR Darren Waller TB 65% 6.7 50.9 8.9 0.16 1.32 22.9 12.9 9.7 54.5 20.5
DEN Evan Engram ARI 62% 4.2 55.4 9.0 0.15 1.2 12.9 5.3 10.6 23.2 58.0
MIA Greg Dulcich NYJ 62% 3.8 58.4 12.3 0.17 1.4 7.7 2.6 14.3 18.1 70.2

Cade Otton could be an interesting dart throw this week, as the Panthers have allowed an opposing tight end to record over 50 receiving yards in 3 straight games.

Evan Engram is another potential dart throw, as the Cardinals have allowed a touchdown to an opposing tight end in 4 straight games.

Week 7 FLEX Rankings & Start/Sit

Week 7 Flex Rankings (click here)
RankingNameTeamPositionOpp
1Jahmyr GibbsDETRBvs GB
2Puka NacuaLARWR@ LV
3Bijan RobinsonATLRBvs SF
4Kenneth Walker IIIKCRB@ SEA
5Ja’Marr ChaseCINWR@ BAL
6Christian McCaffreySFRB@ ATL
7Kyren WilliamsLARRB@ LV
8Derrick HenryBALRBvs CIN
9Jaxon Smith-NjigbaSEAWRvs KC
10CeeDee LambDALWR@ PHI
11Javonte WilliamsDALRB@ PHI
12Jonathan TaylorINDRB@ MIN
13D’Andre SwiftCHIRBvs NE
14Amon-Ra St. BrownDETWRvs GB
15Malik NabersNYGWR@ HOU
16Chuba HubbardCARRBvs TB
17Matthew GoldenGBWR@ DET
18Drake LondonATLWRvs SF
19Christian WatsonGBWR@ DET
20Bucky IrvingTBRB@ CAR
21Chris OlaveNOWRvs PIT
22Jaylen WarrenPITRB@ NO
23George KittleSFTE@ ATL
24Braelon AllenNYJRBvs MIA
25Brock BowersLVTEvs LAR
26Justin JeffersonMINWRvs IND
27Ashton JeantyLVRBvs LAR
28Zay FlowersBALWRvs CIN
29Mike EvansSFWR@ ATL
30Nico CollinsHOUWRvs NYG
31DeVonta SmithPHIWRvs DAL
32Garrett WilsonNYJWRvs MIA
33Jeremiyah LoveARIRBvs DEN
34Trey McBrideARITEvs DEN
35Tetairoa McMillanCARWRvs TB
36George PickensDALWR@ PHI
37Jalen CokerCARWRvs TB
38Ollie Gordon IIMIARB@ NYJ
39Rhamondre StevensonNERB@ CHI
40Chase BrownCINRB@ BAL
41J.K. DobbinsDENRB@ ARI
42Tee HigginsCINWR@ BAL
43Saquon BarkleyPHIRBvs DAL
44DK MetcalfPITWR@ NO
45Josh JacobsGBRB@ DET
46Quinshon JudkinsCLERB@ TEN
47Isaiah LikelyNYGTE@ HOU
48Woody MarksHOURBvs NYG
49Tucker KraftGBTE@ DET
50Blake CorumLARRB@ LV
51Luther Burden IIICHIWRvs NE
52A.J. BrownNEWR@ CHI
53Carnell TateTENWRvs CLE
54Germie BernardPITWR@ NO
55Dallas GoedertPHITEvs DAL
56Michael WilsonARIWRvs DEN
57RJ HarveyDENRB@ ARI
58Emeka EgbukaTBWR@ CAR
59Sam LaPortaDETTEvs GB
60Jameson WilliamsDETWRvs GB
61Jaylen WaddleDENWR@ ARI
62Travis KelceKCTE@ SEA
63Aaron Jones Sr.MINRBvs IND
64Tyler WarrenINDTE@ MIN
65Keenan AllenINDWR@ MIN
66Denzel BostonCLEWR@ TEN
67Tre TuckerLVWRvs LAR
68Xavier WorthyKCWR@ SEA
69Devaughn VeleNOWRvs PIT
70Omar Cooper Jr.NYJWRvs MIA
71Colston LovelandCHITEvs NE
72Wan’Dale RobinsonTENWRvs CLE
73Juwan JohnsonNOTEvs PIT
74Jordan MasonMINRBvs IND
75T.J. HockensonMINTEvs IND
76Pat FreiermuthPITTE@ NO
77Kyle Pitts Sr.ATLTEvs SF
78Tony PollardTENRBvs CLE
79Malik WashingtonMIAWR@ NYJ
80DeMario DouglasNEWR@ CHI
81Tyler AllgeierARIRBvs DEN
82Harold Fannin Jr.CLETE@ TEN
83Josh DownsINDWR@ MIN
84Kendre MillerNORBvs PIT
85Rome OdunzeCHIWRvs NE
86Hunter HenryNETE@ CHI
87Courtland SuttonDENWR@ ARI
88Jaylin NoelHOUWRvs NYG
89Chris Godwin Jr.TBWR@ CAR
90Alvin KamaraNORBvs PIT
91Tyrone Tracy Jr.NYGRB@ HOU
92Tyler HigbeeLARTE@ LV
93KC Concepcion Jr.CLEWR@ TEN
94Zach CharbonnetSEARBvs KC
95Cam SkatteboNYGRB@ HOU
96Rico DowdlePITRB@ NO
97Roschon JohnsonCHIRBvs NE
98Mark AndrewsBALTEvs CIN
99Brian Robinson Jr.ATLRBvs SF
100Jordan AddisonMINWRvs IND
101Michael MayerLVTEvs LAR
102Tyjae SpearsTENRBvs CLE
103Konata MumpfieldLARWR@ LV
104Colby ParkinsonLARTE@ LV
105Jake FergusonDALTE@ PHI
106Ryan FlournoyDALWR@ PHI
107Dontayvion WicksPHIWRvs DAL
108Brandin CooksSFWR@ ATL
109Kenyon SadiqNYJTEvs MIA
110Mike Washington Jr.LVRBvs LAR
111Mike GesickiCINTE@ BAL
112Kendrick BourneARIWRvs DEN
113Emanuel WilsonSEARBvs KC
114Dylan SampsonCLERB@ TEN
115Ja’Kobi LaneBALWRvs CIN
116AJ BarnerSEATEvs KC
117Dalton SchultzHOUTEvs NYG
118Kalif RaymondCHIWRvs NE
119Cade OttonTBTE@ CAR
120TreVeyon HendersonNERB@ CHI
121Marvin Harrison Jr.HOUWRvs NYG
122Jahan DotsonATLWRvs SF
123Rashid ShaheedSEAWRvs KC
124Kenny GainwellTBRB@ CAR
125Malachi FieldsNYGWR@ HOU
126Cooper KuppSEAWRvs KC
127Darnell WashingtonPITTE@ NO
128Samaje PerineCINRB@ BAL
129Rashod BatemanBALWRvs CIN
130Jerry JeudyCLEWR@ TEN
131Dameon PiercePHIRBvs DAL
132Kaelon BlackSFRB@ ATL
133Tommy TrembleCARTEvs TB
134Makai LemonPHIWRvs DAL
135Bam KnightARIRBvs DEN
136Jordan WatkinsSFWR@ ATL
137George HolaniSEARBvs KC
138Darren WallerCARTEvs TB
139Laquon TreadwellINDWR@ MIN
140Jalen RoyalsKCWR@ SEA
141Pierre Strong Jr.GBRB@ DET
142Justice HillBALRBvs CIN
143Caleb DouglasMIAWR@ NYJ
144Evan EngramDENTE@ ARI
145Chris BellMIAWR@ NYJ
146Efton Chism IIINEWR@ CHI
147Bryce LanceNOWRvs PIT
148Darius CooperPHIWRvs DAL
149Emmett JohnsonKCRB@ SEA
150Kayshon BoutteHOUWRvs NYG
151Savion WilliamsGBWR@ DET
152Greg DulcichMIATE@ NYJ
153Ted Hurst IIITBWR@ CAR
154Christian KirkSFWR@ ATL
155Cody WhiteLVWRvs LAR
156Darnell MooneyNYGWR@ HOU
157Mason TaylorNYJTEvs MIA
158Corey KinerNERB@ CHI
159Isaiah WilliamsNYJWRvs MIA
160Xavier HutchinsonHOUWRvs NYG
161Cyrus AllenKCWR@ SEA
162Eli RaridonNETE@ CHI
163Jonah ColemanDENRB@ ARI
164Jalen NailorLVWRvs LAR
165Noah FantNOTEvs PIT
166MarShawn LloydGBRB@ DET
167Seth McGowanINDRB@ MIN
168Troy FranklinDENWR@ ARI
169Sione VakiDETRBvs GB
170Devin SingletaryNYGRB@ HOU
171Gunnar HelmTENTEvs CLE
172Isaiah DavisNYJRBvs MIA
173CJ DonaldsonNORBvs PIT
174Tyler GoodsonDALRB@ PHI
175Jaleel McLaughlinCLERB@ TEN
176Trevor EtienneCARRBvs TB
177Jaylen WrightMIARB@ NYJ
178Tyler BadieDENRB@ ARI
179Dylan LaubeLVRBvs LAR
180Sean TuckerTBRB@ CAR

Defensive Team Stats

Below, in each drop down, are the full Week 7 Team Stats powered by Fantasy Points Data Suite. Use these metrics to make informed Start/Sit decisions, place prop bets, or make DFS lineup calls.

Defensive Stats Table (click here)
Team Def. Rank Vs. QBs Def. Rank Vs. RBs Def. Rank Vs. WRs Def. Rank Vs. TEs
Arizona Cardinals29212930
Atlanta Falcons24192224
Baltimore Ravens11101913
Buffalo Bills30303222
Carolina Panthers1520421
Chicago Bears2182012
Cincinnati Bengals651318
Cleveland Browns1862423
Dallas Cowboys28252616
Denver Broncos1329719
Detroit Lions3273032
Green Bay Packers53197
Houston Texans2211318
Indianapolis Colts23281720
Jacksonville Jaguars1642717
Kansas City Chiefs22126
Las Vegas Raiders27262329
Los Angeles Chargers8271410
Los Angeles Rams191283
Miami Dolphins1724227
Minnesota Vikings1151
New England Patriots714156
New Orleans Saints20321828
New York Giants26231611
New York Jets1422115
Philadelphia Eagles25172814
Pittsburgh Steelers413615
San Francisco 49ers1015102
Seattle Seahawks31834
Tampa Bay Buccaneers931225
Tennessee Titans1216219
Washington Commanders3192531

QB | RB | WR |TE | Table of Statistics | Team Stats

Table of Statistics

Click below to see the full table of statistics used in the Weekly Start/Sit Rankings:

Table of Statistics (Tap to expand)
TitleDescription
Lineup DecisionHow we view the player in fantasy lineups
ConfidenceHow confident we are that the player can perform
FPPGPlayer’s fantasy points per game
Total Yards/GTotal yards per game
QB Rate vs. ManQB passer rating against man coverage
QB Rate vs. ZoneQB passer rating against zone coverage
QB Rate vs. 2-HighQB passer rating against two-high safety looks
QB Rate vs. 1-HighQB passer rating against one-high safety looks
CPOECompletion percentage over expectation based on depth of throw
Deep Throw %Percentage of throws traveling 20+ yards
ADJ Comp %Completion percentage adjusted for drops, spikes, throwaways, hit-as-thrown passes and batted passes
EZ AttsPassing attempts into the end zone
XFPExpected fantasy points
Att %Percentage of the team’s rushing attempts
Off Snaps %Percentage of the team’s offensive snaps played
i20%Percentage of the team’s carries from inside the 20-yard line
TGT %Team target share
Route %Routes run per team dropback
YPRRYards per route run
EXP Run %Percentage of rushing attempts that result in explosive runs
MTF/ATTMissed tackles forced per rushing attempt
YACO/ATTYards after contact per rushing attempt
YBCO/ATTYards before contact per rushing attempt
TPRRTargets per route run
Man Win RatePercentage of routes with a positive separation score against man coverage
Zone Win RatePercentage of routes with a positive separation score against zone coverage
YAC/RecYards after the catch per reception
1st Read %Percentage of the team’s first-read and designed targets
Slot RTE %Percentage of routes run from the slot
Inline %Percentage of routes run inline


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