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Fantasy football inactives, injuries and weather: NFL Week 7

Week 7 weather, injury updates and gameday inactives for the fantasy football lineup decisions.

Sunday updates will begin when teams start releasing official pregame inactives and starter information to the league. This is typically around 90 minutes prior to the kickoff of their game.

Weather forecasts are courtesy of The Football Database.

Week 7 gameday inactives, weather and notes

KEY GAME-TIME DECISIONS

Early games: RB Travis Etienne (inactive), RB Rhamondre Stevenson (active), WR Michael Pittman Jr. (active), WR Josh Downs (active), RB Kenneth Walker III (active)
Afternoon games: WR Cooper Kupp (inactive), WR Diontae Johnson (active), RB Brian Robinson Jr. (active), WR JuJu Smith-Schuster (active)
Sunday night:
Monday night: WR Quentin Johnson, WR Mike Evans

Early games

New England Patriots at Jacksonville Jaguars in London (9:30 a.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 62°F, 35% chance of light rain, SSW 20 mph

Patriots

Inactives: WR Javon Baker, LB Sione Takitaki, DL Jeremiah Pharms, QB Joe Milton III, WR Tyquan Thornton and OT Vederian Lowe

Lineup notes: RB Rhamondre Stevenson (ankle) is active. WR Kendrick Bourne (knee), WR K.J. Osborn (shoulder) and QB Drake Maye (knee) are all good to go after full practices Friday.

Jaguars

Inactives: OG Cole Van Lanen, DT Maason Smith, RB Travis Etienne, OT Javon Foster, LB Myles Cole and DE Esezi Otomewo

Lineup notes: LB Foyesade Oluokun (foot) is on IR, while CB Tyson Campbell (hamstring) was activated from the same list. RB Travis Etienne (hamstring) is inactive after limited work all week. TE Evan Engram (hamstring) and WR Gabe Davis (shoulder) had a full practice Friday and will suit up.

Seattle Seahawks at Atlanta Falcons (1:00 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 69°F, clear (retractable-roof dome)

Seahawks

Inactives: OG Sataoa Laumea, OT Stone Forsythe, CB Tre Brown, LB Trevis Gipson, DT Myles Adams, DL Cameron Young and CB Riq Woolen

Lineup notes: WR Tyler Lockett (knee) had a full session Friday and will play. RB Kenneth Walker III (illness) was added as questionable Saturday but he’s active.

Falcons

Inactives: CB Antonio Hamilton, OG Jovaughn Gwyn, OT Brandon Parker, LB Troy Andersen, DE Brandon Dorlus, OT Elijah Wilkinson and DE Kentavius Street

Lineup notes: LB Troy Andersen (knee) is out.

Tennessee Titans at Buffalo Bills (1:00 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 64°F, clear, SW 13 mph

Titans

Inactives: CB L’Jarius Sneed, OT Leroy Watson, TE David Martin-Robinson, DL Caleb Murphy, DL Keondre Coburn, RB Tyjae Spears and QB Will Levis

Lineup notes: RB Tyjae Spears (hamstring) is out, and WR Treylon Burks (knee) went on IR. QB Will Levis (shoulder) was downgraded from questionable and also won’t be available. QB Mason Rudolph will be under center.

Bills

Inactives: LB Joe Andreessen, S Mike Edwards, LB Edefuan Ulofoshio, C Will Clapp and DT Zion Logue

Lineup notes: RB Ray Davis (calf) was limited Thursday and Friday, but he’ll be available. WR Khalil Shakir (ankle), TE Dalton Kincaid (collarbone), RB James Cook (toe), and QB Josh Allen (hand) all practiced Friday and will play.

Cincinnati Bengals at Cleveland Browns (1:00 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 67°F, clear

Bengals

Inactives: DL Lawrence Guy, DT Jay Tufele, TE Tanner McLachlan, OT Andrew Stueber, DE Cedric Johnson and WR Trenton Irwin

Lineup notes: QB Joe Burrow (wrist, shin) practiced fully all week and is good to go.

Browns

Inactives: S Ronnie Hickman, RB Jerome Ford, LB Nathaniel Watson, CB Kahlef Hailassie, DL Quinton Jefferson and QB Jameis Winston

Lineup notes: RB Jerome Ford (hamstring) didn’t practice all week and has been ruled out. RB Nick Chubb (knee) practiced all week and has been removed from the Physically Unable to Perform list. TE David Njoku (ankle), RB D’Onta Foreman (groin), LT Jedrick Wills (shoulder, knee), WR Jerry Jeudy (knee) and DE Myles Garrett (Achilles) practiced Friday and are good to go.

Houston Texans at Green Bay Packers (1:00 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 69°F, clear, SW 11 mph

Texans

Inactives: LB Azeez Al-Shaair, WR Steven Sims, SS Jimmie Ward, LB Henry To’oTo’o, OG Nick Broeker, CB Kamari Lassiter and WR Robert Woods

Lineup notes: WR Nico Collins (hamstring) remains on IR. RB Joe Mixon (ankle) and LT Laremy Tunsil (ankle) are good to go after full sessions Friday. LB Azeez Al-Shaair (knee) will not play.

Packers

Inactives: S Kitan Oladapo, DT Devonte Wyatt, TE John FitzPatrick, DL Brenton Cox, OT Travis Glover and C Jacob Monk

Lineup notes: WR Dontayvion Wicks (shoulder) was limited all week but will play through a questionable designation. WR Christian Watson (ankle), WR Jayden Reed (ankle) and TE Tucker Kraft (groin) were all limited Friday but will play.

Miami Dolphins at Indianapolis Colts (1:00 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 67°F, clear (retractable-roof dome)

Dolphins

Inactives: DB Ethan Bonner, LB Channing Tindall, C Andrew Meyer, QB Skylar Thompson, RB Jeff Wilson Jr., S Jevon Holland and DL Emmanuel Ogbah

Lineup notes: QB Tua Tagovailoa (concussion) remains on IR. WR Odell Beckham Jr. (hamstring) is available, and RB De’Von Achane (concussion) practiced all week and will go.

Colts

Inactives: RB Jonathan Taylor, WR Anthony Gould, LB E.J. Speed, LB Genard Avery, QB Sam Ehlinger, DB Chris Lammons and OG Danny Pinter

Lineup notes: RB Jonathan Taylor (ankle) has been ruled out, and LB E.J. Speed (knee) joins him on the inactives list. WR Josh Downs (toe), WR Michael Pittman Jr. (back), WR Alec Pierce (shoulder) and RT Braden Smith (knee) were questionable but all will give it a whirl. QB Anthony Richardson (oblique), RB Trey Sermon (knee) and C Ryan Kelly (calf) are good to go after full practices Friday.

Detroit Lions at Minnesota Vikings (1:00 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: Dome stadium

Lions

Inactives: DE Isaiah Thomas, TE Parker Hesse, WR Isaiah Williams, OG Kevin Zeitler, DB Loren Strickland and OT Giovanni Manu

Lineup notes: DE Aidan Hutchinson (leg) was lost for the season due to a broken leg.

Vikings

Inactives: CB Akayleb Evans, LB Blake Cashman, RB Myles Gaskin, CB Dwight McGlothern, QB Brett Rypien, OT Walter Rouse and DT Levi Drake Rodriguez

Lineup notes: TE T.J. Hockenson (knee) was downgraded to out, and RG Dalton Risner (groin) also was ruled out. RB Aaron Jones (hamstring) was deemed questionable but will play.

Philadelphia Eagles at New York Giants (1:00 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 71°F, clear

Eagles

Inactives: TE Dallas Goedert, OG Darian Kinnard, QB Tanner McKee, OG Trevor Keegan, CB Eli Ricks and DL Byron X. Young

Lineup notes: TE Dallas Goedert (hamstring) is out. LT Jordan Mailata (hamstring) was placed on IR.

Giants

Inactives: OG Chris Hubbard, P Jamie Gillan, CB Adoree’ Jackson, CB Anthony Johnson, QB Tommy DeVito and DE Carlos Basham Jr.

Lineup notes: LT Andrew Thomas (foot) was lost for the season due to a foot injury. WR Malik Nabers (concussion), WR Wan’Dale Robinson (ankle), RB Devin Singletary (groin) and WR Darius Slayton (groin) will play.

Late-afternoon window

Las Vegas Raiders at Los Angeles Rams (4:05 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 74°F, clear (open-air dome)

Raiders

Inactives: LB Kana’i Mauga, CB Sam Webb, WR Jakobi Meyers, LB Tommy Eichenberg, DE Janarius Robinson, OG Dylan Parham and RB Dylan Laube

Lineup notes: WR Jakobi Meyers (ankle) has been declared inactive. RB Zamir White (groin) will give it a go, and DE Maxx Crosby (ankle) was limited Friday but will play.

Rams

Inactives: WR Cooper Kupp, QB Stetson Bennett, DE Jonah X. Williams, DL Desjuan Johnson, CB Tre’Davious White and RB Cody Schrader

Lineup notes: TE Tyler Higbee (knee) remains on the PUP. WR Puka Nacua (knee) remains on IR. WR Cooper Kupp (ankle) is not quite ready, though WR Jordan Whittington (shoulder) will play.

Carolina Panthers at Washington Commanders (4:05 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 73°F, clear

Panthers

Inactives: DL A’Shawn Robinson, LB Claudin Cherelus, LB Josey Jewell, LB Jadeveon Clowney, OG Taylor Moton, TE Tommy Tremble and LB Jon Rhattigan

Lineup notes: WR Adam Thielen (hamstring) remains on IR. RB Jonathon Brooks (knee) was limited Friday, but he has been ruled out. WR Diontae Johnson (ribs, hamstring, ankle) is ready to play.

Commanders

Inactives: QB Jeff Driskel, S Dominique Hampton, DE Dorance Armstrong, S Tyler Owens and OT Chris Paul

Lineup notes: RB Brian Robinson Jr. (knee) active following a questionable status. WR Noah Brown (groin) is good to go after a full session Friday.

Kansas City Chiefs at San Francisco 49ers (4:25 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 74°F, mostly cloudy

Chiefs

Inactives: DT Marlon Tuipulotu, OT Ethan Driskell, OG C.J. Hanson, DE Mike Danna and RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire

Lineup notes: RB Isiah Pacheco (leg) and WR Rashee Rice (knee) remain on IR. WR JuJu Smith-Schuster (hamstring) is active after limited work Thursday and Friday. RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire (illness) won’t be available, while WR Mecole Hardman (knee) is good to go after full work all week.

49ers

Inactives: QB Joshua Dobbs, OG Ben Bartch, PK Jake Moody, TE Brayden Willis, LB Jalen Graham, WR Jauan Jennings and CB Darrell Luter Jr.

Lineup notes: RB Christian McCaffrey (calf, Achilles) remains on IR. WR Jauan Jennings (hip), PK Jake Moody (ankle) is out, and PK Matthew Wright (shoulder, back) went on IR. With both kickers out, PK Anders Carlson will handle the role. RB Jordan Mason (shoulder) upgraded to a full session Friday and will play. WR Deebo Samuel (wrist) is good to go as well after a full practice Friday. WR Ricky Pearsall (chest) is expected to make his pro debut.

Sunday Night Football

New York Jets at Pittsburgh Steelers (8:20 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 58°F, clear

Jets

Inactives:OT Max Mitchell, S Michael Carter II, LB Braiden McGregor, RB Israel Abanikanda, OT Carter Warren, WR Malachi Corley and CB D.J. Ree

Lineup notes: TE Tyler Conklin (hip) will play through a questionable label, as expected. WR Davante Adams (hamstring) and QB Aaron Rodgers (ankle) practiced Friday and will play. LB Haason Reddick has ended his holdout with a restructured deal.

Steelers

Inactives: RB Aaron Shampklin, RB Cordarrelle Patterson, CB Damontae Kazee, WR Roman Wilson, LB Nick Herbig, QB Kyle Allen and C Zach Frazier

Lineup notes: RB Cordarrelle Patterson (ankle) is out. RB Najee Harris (ribs) had a full practice Friday and will play. QB Russell Wilson will start, though QB Justin Fields is expected to see work, presumably in a gadget-play role.

Monday Night Football

Baltimore Ravens at Tampa Bay Buccaneers (8:15 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 75°F, clear, NE 12 mph

Ravens

Lineup notes: No injuries of fantasy relevance.

Buccaneers

Lineup notes: RB Rachaad White (foot) is questionable but expected to play. WR Mike Evans (hamstring) will be a game-time decision, according to head coach Todd Bowles, though Evans is not on the injury report with a designation.

Los Angeles Chargers at Arizona Cardinals (9:00 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 81°F, clear (retractable-roof dome)

Chargers

Lineup notes: RB Gus Edwards (ankle) is on IR. TE Hayden Hurst (groin) and WR Quentin Johnson (ankle) are doubtful. WR Ladd McConkey (hip) and WR DJ Chark Jr. (groin) were deemed questionable.

Cardinals

Lineup notes: PK Matt Prater (knee) was placed on IR. WR Marvin Harrison Jr. (concussion) is ready to go after clearing the league’s protocol. WR Zay Jones (hamstring) and WR Michael Wilson (ankle) carry no injury designation.

Fantasy football injury report: Week 7

Latest status of fantasy football weapons who are on the mend entering Week 7.

This is a team-by-team review of any key fantasy football player injury news after this week’s practice activity and team statements. Only those players listed on the team’s official injury report will be addressed, unless the situation warrants further attention.

PLEASE NOTE: The NFL releases its final official injury report each Friday (approximately 7:00 p.m. ET). West Coast teams often report their injuries late and may not be included in the initial publication.

Week 7 fantasy football injury report

This week’s key game-time decisions: WR Marvin Harrison Jr., WR Quentin Johnson, WR Mike Evans, RB Rachaad White, TE T.J. Hockenson, RB Aaron Jones, WR Diontae Johnson, WR Michael Pittman Jr., WR Josh Downs, RB Travis Etienne, RB Rhamondre Stevenson, WR JuJu Smith-Schuster, WR Cooper Kupp, RB Brian Robinson Jr., QB Will Levis

ARIZONA CARDINALS – Monday night
WR Marvin Harrison Jr. (concussion) upgraded to a full practice Friday, which is a great sign for Monday night. WR Zay Jones (hamstring) has practiced fully Thursday and Friday and appears to be ready. WR Michael Wilson (ankle) has been limited thus far.

ATLANTA FALCONS 
LB Troy Andersen (knee) is out.

BALTIMORE RAVENS – Monday night
No injuries of fantasy relevance.

BUFFALO BILLS
RB Ray Davis (calf) was limited Thursday and Friday, and he’s questionable. WR Khalil Shakir (ankle), TE Dalton Kincaid (collarbone), RB James Cook (toe), and QB Josh Allen (hand) all practiced Friday and will play.

CAROLINA PANTHERS 
WR Adam Thielen (hamstring) remains on IR. RB Jonathon Brooks (knee) was limited Friday, but he has been ruled out. WR Diontae Johnson (ribs, hamstring, ankle) was limited Friday and is questionable.

CHICAGO BEARS – Bye week
No injuries of fantasy relevance.

CINCINNATI BENGALS
QB Joe Burrow (wrist, shin) practiced fully all week and is good to go.

CLEVELAND BROWNS 
RB Jerome Ford (hamstring) didn’t practice all week and has been ruled out. RB Nick Chubb (knee) practiced all week and has been deemed questionable. However, there are signs he’ll make his debut this week. RB Nyheim Hines (knee) also is questionable but practiced all week. TE David Njoku (ankle), RB D’Onta Foreman (groin), LT Jedrick Wills (shoulder, knee), WR Jerry Jeudy (knee) and DE Myles Garrett (Achilles) practiced Friday and are good to go.

DALLAS COWBOYS – Bye week
WR Brandin Cooks (knee) remains on IR.

DENVER BRONCOS – Played Thursday
WR Josh Reynolds (finger) was placed on IR.

DETROIT LIONS 
DE Aidan Hutchinson (leg) was lost for the season due to a broken leg.

GREEN BAY PACKERS 
WR Dontayvion Wicks (shoulder) was limited all week, and he’s questionable. WR Christian Watson (ankle), WR Jayden Reed (ankle) and TE Tucker Kraft (groin) were all limited Friday but will play.

HOUSTON TEXANS
WR Nico Collins (hamstring) remains on IR. RB Joe Mixon (ankle) and LT Laremy Tunsil (ankle) are good to go after full sessions Friday. LB Azeez Al-Shaair (knee) will not play.

INDIANAPOLIS COLTS 
RB Jonathan Taylor (ankle) has been ruled out. WR Josh Downs (toe), WR Michael Pittman Jr. (back), WR Alec Pierce (shoulder) and RT Braden Smith (knee) are all questionable this week. Downs was limited Friday, Pierce had a full practice, and Pittman and Smith were idle. QB Anthony Richardson (oblique), RB Trey Sermon (knee) and C Ryan Kelly (calf) are good to go after full practices Friday.

JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS 
LB Foyesade Oluokun (foot) is on IR. RB Travis Etienne (hamstring) is questionable after limited work all week. TE Evan Engram (hamstring) and WR Gabe Davis (shoulder) had a full practice Friday and will suit up.

KANSAS CITY CHIEFS 
RB Isiah Pacheco (leg) and WR Rashee Rice (knee) remain on IR. WR JuJu Smith-Schuster (hamstring) is questionable after limited work Thursday and Friday. RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire (illness) and WR Mecole Hardman (knee) are good to go after full work all week.

LAS VEGAS RAIDERS
WR Jakobi Meyers (ankle) was out of practice all week and is doubtful. RB Zamir White (groin) upgraded to a full session Friday and is questionable. DE Maxx Crosby (ankle) was limited Friday but will play.

LOS ANGELES CHARGERS – Monday night
RB Gus Edwards (ankle) is on IR. TE Hayden Hurst (groin) and WR Quentin Johnson (ankle) have yet to practice this week. WR Ladd McConkey (hip) and WR DJ Chark Jr. (groin) were limited Thursday and Friday.

LOS ANGELES RAMS 
TE Tyler Higbee (knee) remains on the PUP. WR Puka Nacua (knee) remains on IR. WR Cooper Kupp (ankle) and WR Jordan Whittington (shoulder) were limited Friday and are questionable.

MIAMI DOLPHINS 
QB Tua Tagovailoa (concussion) remains on IR. WR Odell Beckham Jr. (hamstring) is questionable and didn’t practice Friday. RB De’Von Achane (concussion) practiced all week and will go.

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MINNESOTA VIKINGS 
TE T.J. Hockenson (knee) was limited in practice all week, and RB Aaron Jones (hamstring) was limited Thursday and Friday. Both are questionable. Jones is expected to play. Hockenson is pretty iffy.

NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS 
RB Rhamondre Stevenson (ankle) is questionable after upgrading to a full practice Friday; he’ll be a game-time decision. WR Kendrick Bourne (knee), WR K.J. Osborn (shoulder) and QB Drake Maye (knee) are all good to go after full practices Friday.

NEW ORLEANS SAINTS – Played Thursday
WR Rashid Shaheed (knee) was lost for the season with a torn meniscus and placed on IR.  QB Derek Carr (oblique), WR Chris Olave (concussion) and TE Taysom Hill (ribs) were out.

NEW YORK GIANTS 
LT Andrew Thomas (foot) was lost for the season due to a foot injury. WR Malik Nabers (concussion), WR Wan’Dale Robinson (ankle), RB Devin Singletary (groin) and WR Darius Slayton (groin) will play. Of the bunch, Robinson was a full-go Friday, and the other three were limited.

NEW YORK JETS 
TE Tyler Conklin (hip) is questionable but had a full session Friday. WR Davante Adams (hamstring) and QB Aaron Rodgers (ankle) practiced Friday and will play.

PHILADELPHIA EAGLES 
TE Dallas Goedert (hamstring) is out. LT Jordan Mailata (hamstring) was placed on IR.

PITTSBURGH STEELERS 
RB Cordarrelle Patterson (ankle) is out. RB Najee Harris (ribs) had a full practice Friday and will play.

SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS 
RB Christian McCaffrey (calf, Achilles) remains on IR. WR Jauan Jennings (hip), PK Jake Moody (ankle), and PK Matthew Wright (shoulder, back) are out. RB Jordan Mason (shoulder) upgraded to a full session Friday and will play. WR Deebo Samuel (wrist) is good to go as well after a full practice Friday.

SEATTLE SEAHAWKS 
WR Tyler Lockett (knee) had a full session Friday and will play.

TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS – Monday night
RB Rachaad White (foot) was limited Thursday and Friday. S Antoine Winfield Jr. (foot) upgraded to a full session Friday. WR Mike Evans (hamstring) was out of practice Thursday and Friday.

TENNESSEE TITANS
RB Tyjae Spears (hamstring) and WR Treylon Burks (knee) are out. QB Will Levis (shoulder) dropped from full to limited practice Friday, and he’s questionable. 

WASHINGTON COMMANDERS
RB Brian Robinson Jr. (knee) is questionable after limited work in practice all week. WR Noah Brown (groin) is good to go after a full session Friday.

Fantasy football start ’em, sit ’em: Week 7

Hot starts and cold sits for the upcoming week of action.

We’re headed into the Week 7 weekend action in the NFL, and fantasy managers get a little reprieve with the bye weeks. Only two teams are resting, the Chicago Bears and the Dallas Cowboys, so that’s good news for setting lineups.

On Sunday, remember, we have the third straight weekend of games in London as the New England Patriots and Jacksonville Jaguars square off at Wembley Stadium. Believe it or not, due to some recent changes and an uptick in production, both of these teams have a handful of fantasy-relevant players despite their poor overall records, so be ready.

The waiver wire has been pretty active again, with players like wide receiver DeMario Douglas receiving plenty of action, from those aforementioned Patriots. Will we hear more about him? Maybe. We also saw teams make some big trades that could upset the fantasy landscape some, with the Buffalo Bills adding wideout Amari Cooper, and the New York Jets acquiring WR Davante Adams via trade, changing the depth chart and fantasy value for plenty of receivers in the AFC.

Doing start/sit articles can be a little challenging. The players featured on the list below should not be taken as “must starts” or “must sits.” Instead, these are more suggestions on what we believe managers should do with fringe players heading into the weekend. The choice is ultimately up to the manager.

Just because a player is listed as a “start” doesn’t mean he should be put in the lineup over the secure, bona fide studs. Vice versa for the “sits.” If there’s no better option on the waiver wire or the bench, a manager shouldn’t automatically sit the player. That’s why these can be tricky waters to navigate.

Feel free to ask any specific start/sit questions via X, formerly Twitter, (@danieledobish), or check out our start/bench list for Week 7:

Fantasy Football DFS Domination: Week 7

Breaking down the top players and sleepers for DraftKings and FanDuel for Week 7 DFS fantasy football.

Five of the eight teams playing outside the main slate have anemic offenses. This means the main slate will have a much larger pool of quality players. Enjoy it while you can. Bye-pocalypse is on the horizon in a few short weeks. Unfortunately, with a larger pool to choose from, hitting those sleepers is mandatory. So prepare yourself to enter multiple lineup combinations this week.

Recommended DFS lineups

*Note: Both FanDuel and Fanball include the Sunday night game on their Main Slate. DraftKings doesn’t include them, so the pricing is listed as N/A.

DK Lineup: QB Andy Dalton ($5.2k), RB Kareem Hunt ($6.0k), RB Austin Ekeler ($5.9k), WR Amon-Ra St. Brown ($8.3k), WR Terry McLaurin ($6.8k), WR JuJu Smith-Schuster ($4.0k), TE George Kittle ($6.0k), FLEX Alexander Mattison ($5.5k), DST Tennessee Titans ($2.3k)

FD Lineup: QB Andy Dalton ($7.3k), RB Kyren Williams ($8.6k), RB Tony Pollard  ($7.1k), WR Jayden Reed ($7.6k), WR Terry McLaurin ($7.2k), WR JuJu Smith-Schuster ($6.1k), TE Dalton Schultz ($5.2K), FLEX Austin Ekeler ($6.6k), DST Indianapolis Colts ($4.3k)

FB Lineup: QB Jayden Daniels ($7.3k), RB Kyren Williams ($7.5k) RB Kareem Hunt ($5.2k), WR Amon-Ra St. Brown ($7.5k), WR Terry McLaurin ($6.0k), WR/TE Tank Dell ($5.4k), TE George Kittle ($5.8k), FLEX Austin Ekeler ($4.7k), SUPERFLEX Andy Dalton ($5.4k)

*Note: Player salaries are color-coded based on expected output. Red = Less than 2.5x value, Black = 2.5x value, Green = Greater than 3x value.

Quarterback DraftKings FanDuel
Jayden Daniels $7,600 $9,100
Josh Allen $7,500 $9,200
Jalen Hurts $7,300 $8,500
C.J. Stroud $7,100 $8,400
Patrick Mahomes $7,000 $8,000
Jordan Love $6,900 $8,700
Joe Burrow $6,800 $8,200
Jared Goff $6,500 $8,500
Baker Mayfield $6,500 $7,900
Jared Goff $6,500 $7,800
Brock Purdy $6,400 $7,700
Kirk Cousins $6,300 $7,200
Sam Darnold $6,200 $7,500
Anthony Richardson $6,000 $7,400
Joe Flacco $6,000 $7,400
Geno Smith $5,800 $7,600
Justin Fields N/A $7,300
Matthew Stafford $5,600 $7,100
Daniel Jones $5,400 $7,000
Andy Dalton $5,200 $7,300
Aaron Rodgers N/A $6,900
Tyler Huntley $5,100 $6,700
Deshaun Watson $4,900 $6,800
Aidan O’Connell $4,800 $6,500
Will Levis $4,700 $6,600

Quarterback

Weekly strategy – Jayden Daniels is the only sure-thing high-priced QB this week. Jared Goff would be my pivot. Jalen Hurts, C.J. Stroud, and Jordan Love could also be in play. Sam Darnold and Geno Smith provide some cost savings, but Andy Dalton is the ultimate punt option here.

Fantasy four-pack

Jayden Daniels, Commanders vs. CAR ($7,600 DK, $9,100 FD) Carolina is allowing a league-worst 33.8 points per game. This includes allowing the second-most passing TDs and the most rushing TDs. Daniels will score both ways. Just know his ownership % will be high. 

C.J. Stroud, Texans @ GB ($7,100 DK, $8,400 FD) A nice pivot from Daniels in what should be a shootout. The loss of Nico Collins (IR – hamstring) didn’t slow Stroud last week as he threw for three TDs against a much stingier defense than this one.

Jalen Hurts, Eagles @ NYG ($7,300 DK, $8,500 FD) Hurts regained his weapons last week and immediately returned to fantasy relevance. The Giants have been mid against the pass, but they rank third-worst in rushing yards allowed to QBs.

Jared Goff, Lions @ MIN ($6,500 DK, $7,800 FD) Minnesota is allowing the league’s third-worst passing yards per game. They also have allowed six passing TDs over their last two outings. Meanwhile, Goff has seven passing TDs over his last three games.

Sleepers

Andy Dalton, Panthers @ WAS ($5,200 DK, $7,300 FD) Everyone will be on Jayden Daniels in this game, so opt for the opposition at a lower cost and with lower ownership. Washington has allowed the second-most passing scores and the second-highest opponent passer rating. Pair Dalton with Diontae Johnson (ankle) and/or Xavier Legette and run it back with Terry McLaurin.

Sam Darnold, Vikings vs. DET ($6,200 DK, $7,500 FD) Darnold may have higher ownership than Jared Goff in this contest, but Detroit has a pass-funnel defense as teams throw the ball the second-most 68.5% of the time against them. With multiple weapons for both teams, this could get high-scoring.

Running back DraftKings FanDuel
Saquon Barkley $8,200 $9,000
Kyren Williams $8,100 $8,600
Jordan Mason $7,600 $8,800
Jonathan Taylor $7,500 $8,300
Breece Hall N/A $7,600
Kenneth Walker III $7,300 $7,500
Joe Mixon $7,200 $8,400
Bijan Robinson $7,100 $8,200
James Cook $7,000 $7,900
Jahmyr Gibbs $6,900 $7,800
Najee Harris N/A $7,000
De’Von Achane $6,700 $6,900
David Montgomery $6,600 $8,100
Braelon Allen N/A $6,000
Isaac Guerendo $6,600 $6,000
Aaron Jones $6,500 $7,200
Chuba Hubbard $6,500 $7,400
Brian Robinson Jr. $6,400 $8,000
Josh Jacobs $6,400 $7,300
Tony Pollard $6,300 $7,100
Devin Singletary $6,200 $6,200
Tyrone Tracy Jr. $6,200 $6,200
Raheem Mostert $6,100 $6,300
Kareem Hunt $6,000 $7,700
Nick Chubb $6,000 $6,800
Austin Ekeler $5,900 $6,600
Chase Brown $5,900 $6,500
Zack Moss $5,800 $6,700
Ty Johnson $5,700 $5,700
Ty Chandler $5,600 $6,400
Alexander Mattison $5,500 $6,100
Trey Sermon $5,500 $5,900
Jaylen Warren N/A $5,500
Dameon Pierce $5,400 $5,100
D’Onta Foreman $5,300 $5,400
Zach Charbonnet $5,300 $5,300
Jaylen Wright $5,200 $5,200
Ray Davis $5,200 $5,400
Tyler Allgeier $5,100 $5,800
Jonathon Brooks $5,000 $5,000
Samaje Perine $4,900 $5,200
Zamir White $4,900 $5,600
Pierre Strong Jr. $4,800 $4,800
Emanuel Wilson $4,500 $5,400
Miles Sanders $4,500 $5,300
Jeremy McNichols $4,400 $5,500

Running back

Weekly strategy – Kyren Williams has the easiest matchup while Saquon Barkley gets the revenge game. One of them needs to be in your lineup. The only pivots with positive outlooks are Joe Mixon and David Montgomery. Chuba Hubbard and Tony Pollard are the best RB2 choices. The other playable option is whoever starts at RB for Washington. Alexander Mattison and Trey Sermon will have volume punt value as long as Zamir White (groin) and Jonathan Taylor (ankle) remain out.

Fantasy four-pack

Kyren Williams, Rams vs. LVR ($8,100 DK, $8,600 FD) Vegas allows an atrocious 5.2 YPC to opposing rushers. They also are allowing 26.6 PPR points per game to the position. Despite playing only five games, Williams amazingly is second in total TDs scored.

Saquon Barkley, Eagles @ NYG ($8,200 DK, $9,000 FD) Barkley gets the revenge game against an Giants defense that has struggled with pass-catching RBs. His price is high, but Philly will get him at least one score against his former team.

Joe Mixon, Texans @ GB ($7,200 DK, $8,400 FD) Despite playing only two-and-a-half games, Mixon has three total TDs and two 130-plus-yard games. The DK savings from the top two makes him a great pivot if you want to go big at WR.

David Montgomery, Lions @ MIN ($6,600 DK, $8,100 FD) The Vikings’ run defense is elite, but they also have jumped out to leads in most games, effectively forcing an opponent to throw the ball a league-high 72.9% of the time. This game will be much closer, and a shootout. Plus, Montgomery has scored in three of his last four meetings with Minnesota, and the Vikes will be without starting linebacker Blake Cashman.

Sleepers

Austin Ekeler, Commanders vs. CAR ($5,900 DK, $6,600 FD) Carolina is allowing the most total TDs to opposing RBs. This includes allowing nine scores over their last three games. Brian Robinson Jr. (knee) may return this week, but both would still make great plays here. If Robinson remains out, Ekeler could finish top-five in scoring. 

Alexander Mattison, Raiders @ LAR ($5,500 DK, $6,100 FD) Mattison had already established a role as a goal-line vulture before Zamir White (groin) went down with an injury. Now, as the lead back, he gets to face a Rams defense that has allowed the fifth-most RB rushing TDs.

Wide Receiver DraftKings FanDuel
Justin Jefferson $8,500 $9,400
Ja’Marr Chase $8,400 $9,300
Amon-Ra St. Brown $8,300 $8,800
A.J. Brown $8,000 $8,900
Cooper Kupp $7,900 $8,000
Stefon Diggs $7,700 $8,600
Malik Nabers $7,500 $8,300
Tyreek Hill $7,300 $7,900
Jayden Reed $7,200 $7,600
Garrett Wilson N/A $7,400
Davante Adams N/A $6,900
Deebo Samuel Sr. $7,000 $8,200
DeVonta Smith $6,900 $7,700
Drake London $6,900 $7,500
DK Metcalf $6,800 $8,100
Terry McLaurin $6,800 $7,200
Diontae Johnson $6,600 $7,100
Tank Dell $6,500 $7,000
Tee Higgins $6,400 $7,800
Xavier Worthy $6,400 $7,300
Brandon Aiyuk $6,300 $6,800
Michael Pittman Jr. $6,200 $6,700
Wan’Dale Robinson $6,100 $6,600
Jameson Williams $6,000 $6,500
Khalil Shakir $6,000 $6,200
Jaxon Smith-Njigba $5,900 $6,100
Amari Cooper $5,800 $6,100
Josh Downs $5,700 $6,400
Darnell Mooney $5,600 $6,300
Jordan Addison $5,600 $6,300
George Pickens N/A $6,000
Calvin Ridley $5,500 $5,700
Romeo Doubs $5,500 $6,000
Jakobi Meyers $5,400 $5,800
Keon Coleman $5,400 $5,900
Jaylen Waddle $5,300 $6,200
Tyler Lockett $5,300 $5,800
Alec Pierce $5,200 $5,700
Allen Lazard N/A $5,700
Dontayvion Wicks $5,200 $5,600
Darius Slayton $5,100 $6,000
Xavier Legette $5,100 $5,900
DeAndre Hopkins $5,000 $5,600
Tutu Atwell $5,000 $5,800
Christian Watson $4,900 $5,900
Jerry Jeudy $4,800 $5,600
Mike Williams N/A $5,400
Jordan Whittington $4,800 $5,300
Demarcus Robinson $4,700 $5,500
Jauan Jennings $4,600 $5,300
Jahan Dotson $4,500 $5,100
Jalen Nailor $4,500 $5,200
Ray-Ray McCloud III $4,400 $5,500
Curtis Samuel $4,300 $5,100
Tre Tucker $4,200 $5,500
Van Jefferson N/A $4,800
Tyler Johnson $4,100 $4,500
JuJu Smith-Schuster $4,000 $6,100
Noah Brown $4,000 $5,000
Dyami Brown $3,900 $4,800
Tyler Boyd $3,900 $4,900
Andrei Iosivas $3,800 $5,500
Odell Beckham Jr. $3,800 $4,700
Adonai Mitchell $3,700 $4,900
Justin Watson $3,700 $5,400
Jonathan Mingo $3,600 $5,200
Luke McCaffrey $3,500 $4,300
Tim Patrick $3,500 $4,800
Xavier Hutchinson $3,400 $5,300
Mack Hollins $3,300 $5,200
Mecole Hardman $3,300 $4,700
Robert Woods $3,300 $5,100

Wide receiver

Weekly strategy – Fill up your platter with Lions, Vikings, Commanders, Panthers, and Packers. Amon-Ra St. Brown is the top player. Justin Jefferson would be the pivot. At WR2, use one of Terry McLaurin, Jayden Reed (ankle), or Diontae Johnson (ankle). Also, consider the secondary pieces on each of these rosters at WR3. This is the week to do a QB+2 or QB+3 lineup. WR3 punts to consider are Jordan Whittington (shoulder), Noah Brown, Tre Tucker, and JuJu Smith-Schuster (hamstring).

Fantasy four-pack

Amon-Ra St. Brown, Lions @ MIN ($8,300 DK, $8,800 FD) Opposing WR1s are averaging 7.4-100 against Minnesota. This includes allowing their last two opposing WR1s to average 10-120-1. Plus, St. Brown posted 19-252-2 against the Vikings last season. If you don’t use St. Brown, fit Jameson Williams into your lineup as a WR2.

Justin Jefferson, Vikings vs. DET ($8,500 DK, $9,400 FD) Jefferson is pricier than Amon-Ra St. Brown, but both are in play in this shootout. Mike Evans is the only WR1 not to top 15 PPR points against this defense.

Jayden Reed, Packers vs. HOU ($7,200 DK, $7,600 FD) Reed (ankle) was limited last week by injury, but he still scored. Houston has allowed the third-most WR scores, including a pair to the laughable New England WR room last week. Watch the injury report here, but if Reed plays, he will score at least once.

A.J. Brown, Eagles @ NYG ($8,000 DK, $8,900 FD) Brown averages 23.3 PPR points per game. Meanwhile, the Giants remain middle of the pack against WRs, and half of the WR1s facing them have scored at least once this season.

Sleepers

JuJu Smith-Schuster, Chiefs @ SF ($4,000 DK, $6,100 FD) At this price, it won’t take much for JuJu to reach 3x value. With all the WR injuries to KC, Smith-Schuster went bonkers in Week 5. He could easily top 4x value here as long as the hamstring injury that popped up Thursday doesn’t limit him. If he remains limited on Sunday, consider Noah Brown as a replacement for DK and Romeo Doubs on FD.

Jordan Whittington, Rams vs. LVR ($4,800 DK, $5,300 FD) Whittington (shoulder) came out of nowhere to draw 18 targets in the last two games. If Cooper Kupp (ankle) remains out, Whittington should continue to see a healthy target share. Vegas’ pass defense numbers look solid, but they have faced a cream-puff schedule.

Tight End DraftKings FanDuel
Travis Kelce $6,300 $7,100
George Kittle $6,000 $7,500
Brock Bowers $5,800 $7,000
Sam LaPorta $5,300 $6,500
T.J. Hockenson $5,200 $6,000
Dalton Kincaid $5,000 $6,300
Dallas Goedert $4,700 $6,100
Tucker Kraft $4,600 $5,800
Kyle Pitts $4,500 $5,900
Pat Freiermuth N/A $5,600
Dalton Schultz $4,200 $5,200
David Njoku $4,100 $5,300
Zach Ertz $3,900 $5,100
Colby Parkinson $3,800 $5,200
Noah Fant $3,500 $5,100
Jonnu Smith $3,400 $5,000
Grant Calcaterra $3,200 $5,100
Tyler Conklin N/A $5,000
Chig Okonkwo $3,100 $4,800
Mike Gesicki $3,000 $5,000
Ja’Tavion Sanders $2,900 $4,900
Josh Oliver $2,900 $4,800
Johnny Mundt $2,800 $4,700
Mo Alie-Cox $2,800 $4,700
Theo Johnson $2,800 $4,900

Tight end

Weekly strategy – Spend up for one of the top four options. Dalton Schultz and David Njoku are the top pivots. You also can take a chance on Kyle Pitts. Ja’Tavion Sanders and Theo Johnson are bottom-of-the-barrel punts.

Fantasy four-pack

George Kittle, 49ers vs. KC ($6,000 DK, $7,500 FD) Despite playing only five games, no team has allowed more receptions to the position. KC also has given up the second-most total yards to the position. Meanwhile, despite missing a game, Kittle ranks top-four in TE receptions, receiving yards, and targets. Plus, he leads the league in TE touchdowns.

Travis Kelce, Chiefs @ SF ($6,300 DK, $7,100 FD) This is a great opportunity to go double-TE in the same game. Over his last two starts, Kelce has hauled in 16 of his 19 targets for 159 yards. 

Brock Bowers, Raiders @ LAR ($5,800 DK, $7,000 FD) Bowers leads all TEs in every category except TDs. Now, he faces a team that has allowed the second-most TE scores. Something has to give here. As the only reliable target for Aidan O’Connell, the targets will continue to be astronomical.

Sam LaPorta, Lions @ MIN ($5,300 DK, $6,500 FD) In three of their last four contests, Minnesota has allowed double-digit PPR points to the position. While his usage has been sporadic, LaPorta has topped 50 receiving yards in back-to-back games.

Sleepers

Dalton Schultz, Texans @ GB ($4,200 DK, $5,200 FD) In the first game without Nico Collins (IR – hamstring), Schultz finished second on the team with eight targets. Now, he gets to face a Green Bay defense that has allowed an average of 16.6 PPR points to the position over their last four games.

David Njoku, Browns vs. CIN ($4,100 DK, $5,300 FD) Someone has to catch the ball for Cleveland. Finally healthy, Njoku saw seven targets last week. That number could double here, especially after the trade of Amari Cooper this week.

Fantasy football start/bench list: Week 7

Check out where your roster options fit into our Week 7 start/bench tiers.

Player analysis and projections can be found in our Start/Bench Tool customized to your myHuddle league scoring and rosters. All player listings by groups are in no particular order.

Key: Upgrade / Downgrade

QUARTERBACKS WIDE RECEIVERS
BEST BETS Opp BEST BETS Opp
Lamar Jackson @TB Terry McLaurin CAR
Jayden Daniels CAR A.J. Brown @NYG
GREAT STARTS Opp Justin Jefferson DET
Baker Mayfield BAL GREAT STARTS Opp
Jordan Love HOU Chris Godwin BAL
Jalen Hurts @NYG Drake London SEA
C.J. Stroud @GB Zay Flowers @TB
SOLID STARTERS Opp Mike Evans BAL
Josh Allen TEN Amon-Ra St. Brown @MIN
Sam Darnold DET Ja’Marr Chase @CLE
Drake Maye @JAC Diontae Johnson @WAS
Kirk Cousins SEA SOLID STARTERS Opp
Jared Goff @MIN Stefon Diggs @GB
FRINGE FANTASY PLAYS Opp Jayden Reed HOU
Justin Herbert @ARI DeMario Douglas @JAC
Patrick Mahomes @SF Romeo Doubs HOU
Brock Purdy KC Jameson Williams @MIN
Trevor Lawrence NE DeVonta Smith @NYG
Aaron Rodgers @PIT Wan’Dale Robinson PHI
Joe Burrow @CLE J. Smith-Njigba @ATL
Kyler Murray LAC George Pickens NYJ
Anthony Richardson MIA Christian Kirk NE
Bo Nix @NO Darnell Mooney SEA
SIT ‘EM IF YOU GOT ‘EM Opp Jakobi Meyers @LAR
Tyler Huntley @IND DK Metcalf @ATL
Deshaun Watson CIN Tee Higgins @CLE
Will Levis @BUF Tank Dell @GB
Justin Fields NYJ Brian Thomas Jr. NE
Spencer Rattler DEN Deebo Samuel KC
Russell Wilson NYJ Garrett Wilson @PIT
Aidan O’Connell @LAR Jordan Addison DET
M. Stafford LVR Ladd McConkey @ARI
Andy Dalton @WAS Tyreek Hill @IND
Daniel Jones PHI Courtland Sutton @NO
Geno Smith @ATL FRINGE FANTASY PLAYS Opp
RUNNING BACKS Darius Slayton PHI
BEST BETS Opp Jerry Jeudy CIN
Kyren Williams LVR Amari Cooper TEN
Bijan Robinson SEA Josh Downs MIA
GREAT STARTS Opp Xavier Worthy @SF
J.K. Dobbins @ARI Allen Lazard @PIT
Derrick Henry @TB Brandon Aiyuk KC
Saquon Barkley @NYG M. Pittman Jr. MIA
SOLID STARTERS Opp Jaylen Waddle @IND
Breece Hall @PIT Tyler Lockett @ATL
K. Walker III @ATL Bub Means DEN
Tony Pollard @BUF Rashod Bateman @TB
Chuba Hubbard @WAS Khalil Shakir TEN
Austin Ekeler CAR Quentin Johnston @ARI
Alvin Kamara DEN Tutu Atwell LVR
Antonio Gibson @JAC DeAndre Hopkins @BUF
De’Von Achane @IND Devaughn Vele @NO
Jahmyr Gibbs @MIN J. Smith-Schuster @SF
D. Montgomery @MIN Michael Wilson LAC
Tank Bigsby NE J. Whittington LVR
Kareem Hunt @SF Christian Watson HOU
Joe Mixon @GB SIT ‘EM IF YOU GOT ‘EM Opp
A. Mattison @LAR Joshua Palmer @ARI
Trey Sermon MIA Mike Williams @PIT
FRINGE FANTASY PLAYS Opp Cooper Kupp LVR
Raheem Mostert @IND M. Harrison Jr. LAC
Ray Davis TEN Malik Nabers PHI
Zack Moss @CLE Demarcus Robinson LVR
Ty Chandler DET Calvin Ridley @BUF
Tyler Allgeier SEA Van Jefferson NYJ
Sean Tucker BAL Alec Pierce MIA
T. Tracy Jr. PHI Zay Jones LAC
Kimani Vidal @ARI Xavier Legette @WAS
James Conner LAC Tyler Boyd @BUF
Bucky Irving BAL Keon Coleman TEN
Javonte Williams @NO Jalen Nailor DET
Jordan Mason KC Ray-Ray McCloud SEA
Najee Harris NYJ Noah Brown CAR
Josh Jacobs HOU DEFENSIVE TEAMS
James Cook TEN BEST BETS Opp
Chase Brown @CLE Broncos @NO
D. Singletary PHI GREAT STARTS Opp
J. McNichols CAR Bills TEN
SIT ‘EM IF YOU GOT ‘EM Opp SOLID STARTERS Opp
Emanuel Wilson HOU Jaguars NE
Audric Estime @NO Ravens @TB
B. Robinson Jr. CAR Jets @PIT
Rachaad White BAL Bengals @CLE
Zamir White @LAR Lions @MIN
Jonathon Brooks @WAS Commanders CAR
Aaron Jones DET FRINGE FANTASY PLAYS Opp
Jaylen Warren NYJ Patriots @JAC
Zach Charbonnet @ATL 49ers KC
J. McLaughlin @NO Dolphins @IND
D’Ernest Johnson NE Vikings DET
Tyler Goodson MIA Rams LVR
Nick Chubb CIN Packers HOU
TIGHT ENDS Steelers NYJ
BEST BETS Opp Falcons SEA
Brock Bowers @LAR Chiefs @SF
Evan Engram NE Eagles @NYG
GREAT STARTS Opp Colts MIA
Travis Kelce @SF SIT ‘EM IF YOU GOT ‘EM Opp
George Kittle KC Texans @GB
SOLID STARTERS Opp Panthers @WAS
Pat Freiermuth NYJ Titans @BUF
Sam LaPorta @MIN Seahawks @ATL
Kyle Pitts SEA Browns CIN
David Njoku CIN Raiders @LAR
Trey McBride LAC Buccaneers BAL
Dalton Schultz @GB Cardinals LAC
Mark Andrews @TB Saints DEN
Dalton Kincaid TEN Chargers @ARI
FRINGE FANTASY PLAYS Opp Giants PHI
Juwan Johnson DEN
Tucker Kraft HOU
Hunter Henry @JAC
Tyler Conklin @PIT
Zach Ertz CAR
Cade Otton BAL
SIT ‘EM IF YOU GOT ‘EM Opp
Mike Gesicki @CLE
Foster Moreau DEN
Noah Fant @ATL
Isaiah Likely @TB
Taysom Hill DEN
Dallas Goedert @NYG
T.J. Hockenson DET
Colby Parkinson LVR
J. Sanders @WAS

Fantasy football IDP free-agent report: Week 7

Check your waiver wire for these IDP Week 7 pickups.

Week 6 was intense. We saw one of the best defensive players in the game go down for the season in Aidan Hutchinson. When disaster strikes, we find the solutions.

Each week, we’ll highlight diamonds in the rough or some players that just need to be rostered in more leagues on the defensive side of the ball. Keep in mind your scoring system and roster restraints when heading to the waiver wire to grab these IDPs.

Defensive linemen

DE James Houston, Detroit Lions

There is no replacing Hutchinson, but Houston is in line to do it at left end. He actually had 8 sacks for the Lions in 2022. He’s a bit of a lottery ticket, but definitely give him a look in deeper leagues.

DE A.J. Epenesa, Buffalo Bills

The 2020 second-round pick has been quiet for much of the season, but he roared in Week 6 with four tackles, a forced fumble, and two sacks. He’ll have another great matchup against the Tennessee Titans in Week 7, so pick him up at least for a one-week play.

Linebackers

LB Justin Strnad, Denver Broncos

His surname may look like he’s missing a vowel, but he’s certainly not missing tackles. Over the last three weeks since taking over for Alex Singleton, he has four tackles and a sack, nine tackles, and seven tackles with a sack.

LB Krys Barnes, Arizona Cardinals

It’s time for our yearly tease from Barnes. After a couple of injuries at the position, Barnes erupted for nine tackles in Week 6. He’s a talented linebacker who has a propensity for injury, but he brings small pockets of dominance.

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LB Payton Wilson, Pittsburgh Steelers

Wilson is a high-floor, low-ceiling option in fantasy. Over the past three weeks, he has six, nine, and six tackles but nothing further. If you’re in a deep league or need a bye-week filler, his tackle potential does the trick.

Defensive backs

SS Rodney McLeod, Cleveland Browns

The elder statesman of the bunch, the 34-year-old McLeod has had two big weeks in a row. He had eight tackles and a PD in Week 5 and eight tackles plus a Pick-6 in Week 6.

S Tykee Smith, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Smith serves as the nickel back and has covered the safety spot for injuries in recent weeks. It’s not consistent, but he has potential to go off. He had eight tackles in Week 2 and 11 with a fumble recovery in Week 3. Last week, Smith posted five tackles, a forced fumble, INT, and two PDs.

CB Montaric Brown, Jacksonville Jaguars

The former seventh-rounder is making a name for himself on a bad team. His tackle numbers since Week 2: 11, seven, eight, eight, and seven. He doesn’t offer a lot more than that, but that’s enough for a pickup.

Fantasy Football Rest of Season Rankings: Week 7

Forecasting where all of the notable players net out over the remainder of the season.

These fantasy football rankings track a player’s value for the remainder of the season and are intended to be used as a tool, not necessarily a definitive guide to player valuation.

The scoring system is performance PPR. There is no exact science behind season-long rankings, considering all of the variables and situational uncertainties at work.

Rankings key:
UP/DN is trending up or down from week’s ranking.
NR means the player wasn’t ranked last week.
UP/DN numbering shows where the player was ranked the prior week.

Fantasy football rest of season rankings

Quarterbacks
Rk Never leaves lineup Bye Up/Down Notes
1 Lamar Jackson, BAL 14
2 Josh Allen, BUF 12
3 Jalen Hurts, PHI 5 got both WRs back, but that offense still doesn’t look great
4 Jayden Daniels, WAS 14 the rookie moves into Tier 1
Rk Lineup regulars Bye Up/Down Notes
5 Patrick Mahomes, KC 6 clearly not performing as QB5; given his history, I want to see how KC looks after the bye
6 Joe Burrow, CIN 12
7 Jordan Love, GB 10 UP10 10 TDs in 3 games since returning
8 Kyler Murray, ARI 11
9 C.J. Stroud, HOU 14 DN8
10 Baker Mayfield, TB 11 UP14 if you don’t run, you better throw TD passes; Mayfield has 15 to lead the NFL
Rk Weekly matchup plays Bye Up/Down Notes
11 Dak Prescott, DAL 7 DN5 that offense needs a reset during the bye; very concerning
12 Brock Purdy, SF 9
13 Jared Goff, DET 5
14 Caleb Williams, CHI 7 UP18 has looked much better the past 2 games, albeit vs CAR & JAC
15 Anthony Richardson, IND 14 DN12 missed 2 gms w/ an oblique injury; he’s expected to return in Wk 7
16 Justin Fields, PIT 9 UP20 his running ability gives him QB1 upside every week, but it’s always a risk
17 Kirk Cousins, ATL 12
18 Sam Darnold, MIN 6
19 Daniel Jones, NYG 11 UP22 back-to-back games with 11 rushing attempts
20 Aaron Rodgers, NYJ 12 we’ll see if the Adams acquisition moves the needle for the Jets offense
21 Tua Tagovailoa, MIA 6 on IR w/ a concussion; he’s eligible to return in Wk 8
Rk Fringe plays/roster depth Bye Up/Down Notes
22 Geno Smith, SEA 10 DN16 still hasn’t thrown for multiple TDs in a game this season
23 Matthew Stafford, LAR 6
24 Bo Nix, DEN 14 UP25 solid numbers in Wk 6, but he did nothing until it was 23-0 in the 4th quarter
25 Justin Herbert, LAC 5 UP28 a bit more of the passing game in Wk 6
26 Trevor Lawrence, JAC 12
27 Derek Carr, NO 12 DNP in Wk 6 w/ an oblique injury; his status for Wk 7 is TBD
28 Drake Maye, NE 14 UP30 an encouraging debut
29 Andy Dalton, CAR 11
30 Deshaun Watson, CLE 10 it’s not all his fault, but he’s not elevating anyone right now
31 Will Levis, TEN 5
32 Aidan O’Connell, LVR 10 NR named the starter over Minshew
33 Tyler Huntley, MIA 6 UP34 if Tagovailoa is ready, Wk 7 could be Huntley’s final start; if not…
34 Russell Wilson, PIT 9 was QB2 in Wk 6; first time this year he wasn’t the emergency QB
35 Joe Flacco, IND 14
36 Jameis Winston, CLE 10 NR
Running backs
Rk Never leaves lineup Bye Up/Down Notes
1 Saquon Barkley, PHI 5
2 Derrick Henry, BAL 14 UP4 does little as a receiver, but he has 9 TDs
3 Kyren Williams, LAR 6
4 Breece Hall, NYJ 12 UP7 I’m buying what I saw from Hall in Todd Downing’s debut as play caller
5 Bijan Robinson, ATL 12 had a big day but split carries w/ Allgeier
6 Alvin Kamara, NO 12
7 Jonathan Taylor, IND 14 DN3 missed 2 gms w/ an ankle injury; his status for Wk 7 is TBD
8 Aaron Jones, MIN 6 suffered a hip injury in Wk 5; his status for Wk 7 is TBD
9 Jahmyr Gibbs, DET 5 DN8
10 Joe Mixon, HOU 14 UP15 returned after missing 3 gms w/ an ankle injury
Rk Lineup regulars Bye Up/Down Notes
11 Kenneth Walker III, SEA 10 SF shut him down, but he had 22 touches to 6 for Charbonnet
12 Josh Jacobs, GB 10 DN9
13 James Cook, BUF 12 DNP in Wk 6 w/ a toe injury; his status for Wk 7 is TBD
14 David Montgomery, DET 5 UP18 he’s a critical part of that offense
15 James Conner, ARI 11
16 Brian Robinson Jr., WAS 14 DNP in Wk 6 w/ a knee injury; his status for Wk 7 is TBD
17 D’Andre Swift, CHI 7 UP20
18 Jordan Mason, SF 9 suffered a shoulder injury in Wk 6; his status for Wk 7 is TBD
19 J.K. Dobbins, LAC 5
20 Tony Pollard, TEN 5
21 De’Von Achane, MIA 6 DN17 suffered a concussion in Wk 5; his status for Wk 7 is TBD
22 Najee Harris, PIT 9 UP24
Rk Weekly matchup plays Bye Up/Down Notes
23 Christian McCaffrey, SF 9 DN19 on IR w/ Achilles tendonitis; TNF broadcast team said perhaps 3-4 weeks
24 Chuba Hubbard, CAR 11 UP30 only thing keeping him out of the top 20 is the presence of Brooks
25 Rhamondre Stevenson, NE 14 DN21 DNP in Wk 6 w/ a foot injury; his status for Wk 7 is TBD
26 Javonte Williams, DEN 14
27 Bucky Irving, TB 11 UP32 ran effectively in the lead role in Wk 6
28 Devin Singletary, NYG 11 DN25 missed 2 gms w/ a groin injury; his status for Wk 7 is TBD
29 Rico Dowdle, DAL 7
30 Kareem Hunt, KC 6
31 Chase Brown, CIN 12 UP36
32 Rachaad White, TB 11 DN26 DNP in Wk 6 w/ a foot injury; his status for Wk 7 is TBD
33 Zamir White, LVR 10 DN29 missed 2 gms w/ a groin injury; his status for Wk 7 is TBD
34 Tank Bigsby, JAC 12 UP41
35 Nick Chubb, CLE 10 UP49 on PUP w/ a knee injury; he’s expected to make his debut in Wk 7
36 Tyjae Spears, TEN 5
37 Raheem Mostert, MIA 6
38 Austin Ekeler, WAS 14 didn’t do a lot w/ Robinson out
39 Zack Moss, CIN 12 DN34
40 Braelon Allen, NYJ 12 DN35 only had 3 touches in Wk 6 compared to 23 for Hall
41 Antonio Gibson, NE 14
42 Travis Etienne, JAC 12 DN27 suffered a hamstring injury in Wk 6; his status for Wk 7 is TBD
43 Tyler Allgeier, ATL 12 UP50
44 Jonathon Brooks, CAR 11 on the PUP/NFI list w/ a knee injury; he’s eligible to return
Rk Fringe plays/roster depth Bye Up/Down Notes
45 Zach Charbonnet, SEA 10 DN43
46 Isiah Pacheco, KC 6 on IR w/ a leg injury; he’s eligible to return in Wk 8, but his return date is uncertain
47 Emanuel Wilson, GB 6 UP53
48 Tyrone Tracy Jr., NYG 11 UP54 playing effectively, but will that mean anything when Singletary returns?
49 Jaylen Warren, PIT 9 DN45 returned after missing 2 gms w/ a knee injury
50 Trey Benson, ARI 11
51 Justice Hill, BAL 14 DN44
52 Ty Chandler, MIN 6
53 Ray Davis, BUF 12 UP61 led BUF in rushing and receiving in Wk 6 w/ Cook out; will that earn him more snaps going forward?
54 Jerome Ford, CLE 10 DN40 suffered a hamstring injury in Wk 6; his status for Wk 7 is TBD
55 Roschon Johnson, CHI 7
56 Gus Edwards, LAC 5 DN47 placed on IR w/ a shoulder injury; he’s eligible to return in Wk 10
57 Alexander Mattison, LVR 10
58 Dameon Pierce, HOU 14 UP65 returned after missing 4 gms w/ a hamstring injury
59 Jaylen Wright, MIA 6
60 Ezekiel Elliott, DAL 7
61 Blake Corum, LAR 6
62 Kimani Vidal, LAC 5 NR he should be RB2 behind an injury prone Dobbins w/ Edwards on IR
63 Jaleel McLaughlin, DEN 14
64 Trey Sermon, IND 14 18 carries but only 29 yds in Wk 6
65 Carson Steele, KC 6
66 MarShawn Lloyd, GB 10 on IR w/ an ankle injury; he’s eligible to return
67 Clyde Edwards-Helaire, KC 6
68 Kendre Miller, NO 12 activated from IR but DNP in Wk 6; his status for Wk 7 is TBD
69 Miles Sanders, CAR 11 DN63
70 Isaac Guerendo, SF 9 NR if Mason misses time, Guerendo could have nice short-term appeal
Wide receivers
Rk Never leaves lineup Bye Up/Down Notes
1 Ja’Marr Chase, CIN 12
2 Justin Jefferson, MIN 6
3 A.J. Brown, PHI 5 UP5 returned after missing 3 gms w/ a hamstring injury
4 CeeDee Lamb, DAL 7
5 Malik Nabers, NYG 11 missed 2 gms w/ a concussion; his status for Wk 7 is TBD
6 Amon-Ra St. Brown, DET 5 DN3 has only topped 50 yds in a game twice this season
7 Tyreek Hill, MIA 6
8 DK Metcalf, SEA 10 3 games of 100+ yds, 3 games of 55 yds or less
9 Cooper Kupp, LAR 6 UP12 missed 3 gms w/ an ankle injury; he’s expected to return in Wk 7
Rk Lineup regulars Bye Up/Down Notes
10 Davante Adams, NYJ 12 UP13 missed 3 gms w/ a hamstring injury; reuniting w/ Rodgers in NY
11 Mike Evans, TB 11
12 Drake London, ATL 12 UP14
13 Garrett Wilson, NYJ 12 UP16 2 straight gms of 100+ yds w/ a TD, but now Adams arrives…
14 Jayden Reed, GB 10
15 Puka Nacua, LAR 6 on IR w/ a knee injury; he’s eligible to return in Wk 7
16 Chris Godwin, TB 11 UP27
17 Deebo Samuel, SF 9
18 Nico Collins, HOU 14 DN7 placed on IR w/ a hamstring injury; he’s eligible to return in Wk 10
19 DeVonta Smith, PHI 5 returned after missing 1 gm w/ a concussion
20 Chris Olave, NO 12 DN17 suffered a concussion in Wk 6; his status for Wk 7 is TBD
21 DJ Moore, CHI 7 DN19
22 Stefon Diggs, HOU 14
23 Terry McLaurin, WAS 14 UP25 has really turned things around after a slow start
24 Tee Higgins, CIN 12
25 Zay Flowers, BAL 14 UP28 consecutive games with 100+ yds
26 Marvin Harrison Jr., ARI 11 DN11 suffered a concussion in Wk 6; his status for Wk 7 is TBD
Rk Weekly matchup plays Bye Up/Down Notes
27 Brandon Aiyuk, SF 9 DN24 only one game of more than 50 yds this season
28 Jameson Williams, DET 5
29 Michael Pittman Jr., IND 14 DN26 reportedly was set to miss weeks w/ a back injury but then was active in Wk 6
30 Brian Thomas Jr., JAC 12
31 Tank Dell, HOU 14 UP36 his role should expand w/ Collins on IR
32 Xavier Worthy, KC 6
33 Jakobi Meyers, LVR 10 UP38 DNP in Wk 6 w/ an ankle injury; his status for Wk 7 is TBD
34 Jaylen Waddle, MIA 6
35 Diontae Johnson, CAR 11 UP40
36 Rashid Shaheed, NO 12 not dropping him, but his value is limited until Carr returns
37 George Pickens, PIT 9 DN29 he’s WR1 in PIT but has 0 TDs and just 2 games over 60 yds this season
38 Jordan Addison, MIN 6
39 Darnell Mooney, ATL 12
40 Jaxon Smith-Njigba, SEA 10
41 Khalil Shakir, BUF 12 DN39 returned after missing 1 gm w/ an ankle injury
42 Amari Cooper, CLE 10 DN37
43 Christian Watson, GB 10 UP50 returned after missing 1 gm w/ an ankle injury
44 Tyler Lockett, SEA 10 UP49
45 Wan’Dale Robinson, NYG 11
46 Josh Downs, IND 14 UP53 we know Flacco likes him; still need to see him w/ Richardson to get a good read on his value
47 Calvin Ridley, TEN 5 DN44 not sure you can trust anything in TEN’s passing attack right now
48 Christian Kirk, JAC 12 DN43
Rk Fringe plays/roster depth Bye Up/Down Notes
49 Keenan Allen, CHI 7 UP54 scored twice in Wk 6 but only had 41 yds
50 JuJu Smith-Schuster, KC 6 UP61
51 Courtland Sutton, DEN 14
52 DeAndre Hopkins, TEN 5
53 Romeo Doubs, GB 10 UP59 returned after a 1-gm suspension; scored twice on three catches
54 DeMario Douglas, NE 14 UP60 small sample size, but 6-92-1 in Maye’s first start is encouraging
55 Ladd McConkey, LAC 5
56 Gabe Davis, JAC 12 2 TDs in Wk 6
57 Keon Coleman, BUF 12
58 Rome Odunze, CHI 7 DN51
59 Michael Wilson, ARI 11
60 Dontayvion Wicks, GB 10 DN46 suffered a shoulder injury in Wk 6; his status for Wk 7 is TBD
61 Allen Lazard, NYJ 12 UP70 he has 5 TDs on the season, but the addition of Adams hurts his outlook
62 Alec Pierce, IND 14 2 games of more than 125 yds, 2 games of less than 10
63 Jalen Tolbert, DAL 7
64 Darius Slayton, NYG 11 UP68 we’ll see where his usage lands when Nabers returns
65 Quentin Johnston, LAC 5 suffered an ankle injury in Wk 6; his status for Wk 7 is TBD
66 Rashod Bateman, BAL 14 UP74
67 Brandin Cooks, DAL 7 on IR w/ a knee injury; he’s eligible to return in Wk 10
68 Jerry Jeudy, CLE 10 DN63
69 Jalen Nailor, MIN 6
70 Juaun Jennings, SF 9
71 Andrei Iosivas, CIN 12 DN62
72 Tutu Atwell, LAR 6
73 Ja’Lynn Polk, NE 14 DN69 did little in Maye’s debut
74 Adam Thielen, CAR 11 on IR w/ a hamstring injury; he’s eligible to return in Wk 8
75 Jordan Whittington, LAR 6
76 Xavier Legette, CAR 11
77 Mike Williams, NYJ 12 DN66 you wonder if he’ll be traded now that the Jets got Adams
78 Tre Tucker, LVR 10
79 Ricky Pearsall, SF 9 on NFI list w/ a chest injury; he’s eligible to return
80 Rashee Rice, KC 6 on IR w/ a knee injury; his season may be over
Tight ends
Rk Never leaves lineup Bye Up/Down Notes
1 Travis Kelce, KC 6
2 Brock Bowers, LVR 10 he’s the focal point of that passing game right now
3 George Kittle, SF 9 UP5 5 TDs in his last 4 games
4 Trey McBride, ARI 11
Rk Lineup regulars Bye Up/Down Notes
5 Sam LaPorta, DET 5 DN3 had one catch in Wk 6 and it came off a trick play
6 Jake Ferguson, DAL 7
7 Evan Engram, JAC 12 UP10 returned after missing 4 gms w/ a hamstring injury; had a 10-102-0 line
8 Dalton Kincaid, BUF 12 DN6
9 Dallas Goedert, PHI 5 suffered a hamstring injury in Wk 6; his status for Wk 7 is TBD
10 Cole Kmet, CHI 7 moves into Tier 2 after a 5-70-2 game
11 Tucker Kraft, GB 10 DN9
Rk Weekly matchup plays Bye Up/Down Notes
12 Mark Andrews, BAL 14 season-high 66 yds and a TD in Wk 6; things are trending up, but I’m still skeptical
13 Kyle Pitts, ATL 12 getting real close to moving him back into Tier 2
14 David Njoku, CLE 10
15 Colby Parkinson, LAR 6
16 Pat Freiermuth, PIT 9 DN15
17 Taysom Hill, NO 12 missed 2 gms w/ a rib injury; his status for Wk 7 is TBD
18 Zach Ertz, WAS 14 UP22
Rk Fringe plays/roster depth Bye Up/Down Notes
19 T.J. Hockenson, MIN 6 on PUP list w/ a knee injury; he’s eligible to return
20 Cade Otton, TB 11
21 Noah Fant, SEA 10 UP27
22 Isaiah Likely, BAL 14
23 Hunter Henry, NE 14 scored in Maye’s debut
24 Dalton Schultz, HOU 14
25 Tyler Conklin, NYJ 12 DN16 what’s gonna be left after Wilson/Adams/Hall get theirs?
26 Jonnu Smith, MIA 6
27 Ja’Tavion Sanders, CAR 11 NR 12 targets over the last 2 games
28 Mike Gesicki, CIN 12
29 Brenton Strange, JAC 12
30 Chigoziem Okonkwo, TEN 5
Defensive teams
Rk Never leaves lineup Bye Up/Down Notes
1 Minnesota Vikings 6
2 San Francisco 49ers 9 took the ball away 3 times in a win over SEA
3 New York Jets 12
4 Pittsburgh Steelers 9
Rk Lineup regulars Bye Up/Down Notes
5 Chicago Bears 7 strong again in Wk 6; schedule gets much tougher later in the season
6 Green Bay Packers 10 3 more takeaways in Wk 6, giving them 17; if they start getting more sacks they’d be an elite fantasy D
7 Denver Broncos 14 DN5
8 Buffalo Bills 12
9 Houston Texans 14 UP12 plenty of impact plays vs Drake Maye in Wk 6
10 Baltimore Ravens 14 DN8
Rk Weekly matchup plays Bye Up/Down Notes
11 New York Giants 11 UP18 that pass rush is dangerous
12 Kansas City Chiefs 6
13 Detroit Lions 5 UP17 destroyed DAL, but the injury to Hutchinson could be a killer long term
14 Los Angeles Chargers 5 UP15
15 New Orleans Saints 12 DN9 getting ripped recently but still taking the ball away
16 Miami Dolphins 6
17 Cleveland Browns 10
18 Dallas Cowboys 7 DN11 I’d remove them, but I want to see how they look when they get Parsons back
19 Philadelphia Eagles 5 looked better, but everyone sacks Deshaun Watson
20 Tampa Bay Buccaneers 11 NR

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The Huddle’s Blitzed Fantasy Football Podcast: Episode 218

Talking NFL injuries, fantasy football reactions, DFS lineups, and more!

In this episode, Steve and Harley bring you NFL news, navigating the injury report, utilizing IR slots, and “DFS Pay-ups, Stay-aways and Value Plays.” So Huddle up, tune in, and get Blitzed!

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Fantasy football injury report: Week 7

Latest status of fantasy football weapons who are on the mend entering Week 7.

This is a team-by-team review of any key fantasy football player injury news after this week’s practice activity and team statements. Only those players listed on the team’s official injury report will be addressed, unless the situation warrants further attention.

PLEASE NOTE: The NFL releases its final official injury report each Friday (approximately 5:30 p.m. ET). West Coast teams often report their injuries late and may not be included in the initial publication.

Week 7 fantasy football injury report

This week’s key game-time decisions: WR DK Metcalf, TE Hunter Henry, RB Kareem Hunt, QB Deshaun Watson, RB Aaron Jones, RB Christian McCaffrey, WR Deebo Samuel, QB Daniel Jones

ARIZONA CARDINALS 
QB Kyler Murray (knee) was designated to return from the PUP as he recovers from a torn ACL but will be out this week. RB James Conner remains on IR.

ATLANTA FALCONS 
No injuries of fantasy relevance.

BALTIMORE RAVENS 
No injuries of fantasy relevance.

BUFFALO BILLS 
TE Dawson Knox (wrist), TE Dalton Kincaid (concussion) and QB Josh Allen (shoulder) all practiced Friday and are good to go.

CAROLINA PANTHERS – bye week
RB Miles Sanders (shoulder) missed last week but should be ready for Week 8.

CHICAGO BEARS
RB Khalil Herbert (ankle) remains on IR. QB Justin Fields (thumb) and RB Roschon Johnson (concussion) also are out. RB Travis Homer (hamstring) had full practices Thursday and Friday and will play.

CINCINNATI BENGALS – bye week
No injuries of fantasy relevance.

CLEVELAND BROWNS
QB Deshaun Watson (shoulder) and RB Kareem Hunt (thigh) are questionable. Watson had a full practice Friday, but Hunt was limited. 

DALLAS COWBOYS – bye week
No injuries of fantasy relevance.

DENVER BRONCOS 
TE Greg Dulcich (hamstring) has been ruled out.

DETROIT LIONS 
RB David Montgomery (ribs) is out. RB Jahmyr Gibbs (hamstring) was a full-go Friday and will see a bell-cow share of touches this week. TE Sam LaPorta (calf) was a full participant Friday and will play.

GREEN BAY PACKERS 
RB Aaron Jones (hamstring) is questionable after limited work all week.

HOUSTON TEXANS – bye week
No injuries of fantasy relevance.

INDIANAPOLIS COLTS 
QB Anthony Richardson (shoulder) is out for the season with shoulder surgery looming. WR Alec Pierce (shoulder) is questionable but had a full practice Friday.

JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS – played Thursday
No injuries of fantasy relevance.

KANSAS CITY CHIEFS 
WR Kadarius Toney (toe) and TE Travis Kelce (ankle) practiced all week and are fine.

LAS VEGAS RAIDERS
QB Jimmy Garoppolo (back) is out this week. WR Davante Adams (shoulder) had full sessions Thursday and Friday and will play.

LOS ANGELES CHARGERS
QB Justin Herbert (finger) practiced all week and is good to go.

LOS ANGELES RAMS 
RB Ronnie Rivers (knee) went on IR with a sprained PCL. RB Kyren Williams (ankle) also is out. 

MIAMI DOLPHINS 
RB De’Von Achane (knee) landed on IR and will be out until Week 11. RB Jeff Wilson Jr., (ribs/finger) and WR Chase Claypool (knee) practiced all week and carry no injury designation.

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MINNESOTA VIKINGS – Monday night
WR Justin Jefferson (hamstring) remains on IR with a hamstring injury.

NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS 
WR JuJu Smith-Schuster (concussion) and TE Hunter Henry (ankle) are questionable. Smith-Schuster was limited all week. Henry made it back to a limited session Friday.

NEW ORLEANS SAINTS – played Thursday
RB Jamaal Williams (hamstring) came off IR. TE Juwan Johnson (calf) was been ruled out. QB Derek Carr (shoulder) practiced fully all week and played, and WR Chris Olave (toe) avoided an injury label.

NEW YORK GIANTS 
QB Daniel Jones (neck) is questionable after limited work all week. RB Saquon Barkley (ankle) was limited all week, too, but he’s good to go. WR Wan’Dale Robinson (knee) also will play after full sessions Thursday and Friday.

NEW YORK JETS – bye week
No injuries of fantasy relevance.

PHILADELPHIA EAGLES 
TE Dallas Goedert (groin) and WR DeVonta Smith (hamstring) were limited Thursday and Friday but do not carry injury tags.

PITTSBURGH STEELERS 
TE Pat Freiermuth (hamstring) has been ruled out. WR Diontae Johnson (hamstring) had full practices all week and appears ready to return after an IR stint.

SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS – Monday night
RB Christian McCaffrey (oblique) and WR Deebo Samuel (shoulder) require monitoring over the weekend. They didn’t practice Thursday, and Samuel also sat Friday, but CMC was seen working on the side without a flak jacket.

SEATTLE SEAHAWKS 
WR DK Metcalf (ribs, hip) and RB Zach Charbonnet (hamstring) are questionable. Metcalf was out Wednesday and Thursday and limited Friday. Charbonnet didn’t practice all week. WR Tyler Lockett (hamstring) was limited Wednesday and Thursday and out Friday, but he carries no injury tag.

TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS 
RB Chase Edmonds (knee) remains on IR.

TENNESSEE TITANS – bye week
No injuries of fantasy relevance.

WASHINGTON COMMANDERS 
No injuries of fantasy relevance.

Fantasy football start ’em, sit ’em: Week 7

Taking a look at some starts and sits for fantasy football in Week 7.

We now find ourselves a third of the way through the 2023 season with a Week 7 slate that features several vital fantasy football assets on a bye week.

After last week’s slate had just two teams with time off, fantasy football managers will have to do a lot of maneuvering to get around the six teams not playing. Teams on a bye in Week 7 include the Carolina Panthers, Dallas Cowboys, New York Jets, Cincinnati Bengals, Houston Texans and Tennessee Titans.

Doing start/sit articles can be a little challenging. The players featured on the list below should not be taken as “must starts” or “must sits.” Instead, these are more suggestions on what we believe managers should do with fringe players heading into the weekend. The choice is ultimately up to the manager.

Just because a player is listed as a “start” doesn’t mean he should be put in the lineup over the secure, bona fide studs. Vice versa for the “sits.” If there’s no better option on the waiver wire or the bench, a manager shouldn’t automatically sit the player. That’s why these can be tricky waters to navigate.

Feel free to ask any specific start/sit questions via X, formerly Twitter, (@KevinHickey11) or check out our start/bench list for Week 7: