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Fantasy Football Week 7 Rankings, Grades & Start/Sit Advice (2024)

Fantasy Football Week 7 Rankings, Grades & Start/Sit Advice (2024)

Welcome to Week 7, friends. As always, we’re here to provide you with some fantasy football Quick Grades (or Start/Sit Grades, if you prefer) for the week.

We tapped into our consensus projections and rankings and Derek Brown’s weekly Primer to generate this week’s Quick Grades. See below for the results and accompanying notes.

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Week 7 Quarterback Start/Sit Grades

Rank Grade Name Team Week 7
1 A+ Lamar Jackson BAL TB
2 A Jayden Daniels WAS CAR
3 A Jalen Hurts PHI NYG
4 A- Jordan Love GB HOU
5 A- Josh Allen BUF TEN
6 B+ Joe Burrow CIN CLE
7 B Baker Mayfield TB BAL
8 B Brock Purdy SF KC
9 B Sam Darnold MIN DET
10 B- C.J. Stroud HOU GB
11 C+ Geno Smith SEA ATL
12 C+ Kirk Cousins ATL SEA
13 C+ Anthony Richardson IND MIA
14 C Jared Goff DET MIN
15 C Kyler Murray ARI LAC
16 C Patrick Mahomes II KC SF
17 C- Trevor Lawrence JAC NE
18 C- Drake Maye NE JAC
19 D+ Daniel Jones NYG PHI
20 D Matthew Stafford LAR LV
21 D Andy Dalton CAR WAS
22 D Aaron Rodgers NYJ PIT
23 D- Justin Herbert LAC ARI
24 F Bo Nix DEN NO
25 F Tyler Huntley MIA IND
26 F Deshaun Watson CLE CIN
27 F Aidan O’Connell LV LAR
28 F Russell Wilson PIT NYJ
29 F Spencer Rattler NO DEN
30 F Will Levis TEN BUF
31 F Justin Fields PIT NYJ
32 F Joe Flacco IND MIA
33 F Mason Rudolph TEN BUF

Trevor Lawrence (QB)

This has been an extremely disappointing season so far for Lawrence as the QB22 in fantasy points per game. Among 37 qualifying passers, he ranks 21st in yards per attempt, 18th in passer rating, and 22nd in CPOE. As bad as it has been for him, he could enjoy the rare strong game in Week 7. New England’s pass defense outside of Christian Gonzalez has been abysmal. They have allowed the tenth-highest yards per attempt, the highest CPOE, the 12th-highest passer rating, and the eighth-highest success rate per dropback.

Drake Maye (QB)

Maye surpassed my expectations in Week 6. It wasn’t so much a Maye issue that I had but bigger concerns with the offensive line and the play-calling. The offensive line concerns were real as Maye faced the eighth-highest pressure rate and had the 13th-lowest time to pressure last week. Maye still finished the week as the QB9 in fantasy. Among 26 qualifying passers, he was 11th in yards per attempt, 16th in passer rating, 11th in CPOE, and 20th in catchable target rate. Maye scrambled on 29.4% of his pressured dropbacks last week and compensated for the pressure by either running or tossing it to underneath routes (2.2 pressured aDOT, second-lowest of the week). Maye should have more time in the pocket this week against a Jacksonville defense that has the 11th-lowest pressure rate. Maye should carve up this terrible secondary. Jacksonville has allowed the fourth-highest yards per attempt, the most passing touchdowns, the second-highest CPOE, and the sixth-highest success rate per dropback.

Anthony Richardson (QB)

Richardson almost suited up in Week 6, but Indy played it safe. Richardson should be back this week. He has been uneven this season with weekly finishes of QB4, QB21, QB31 in his three full games played. Richardson has struggled as a passer. Among 37 qualifying quarterbacks, he ranks fourth in yards per attempt and fifth in fantasy points per dropback, but he is also 36th in passer rating and CPOE. HIs rushing equity has been solid but not outstanding ranking eighth in carries per game (5.2) and seventh in rushing yards per game (35.2) among quarterbacks. Miami has been solid as a pass defense overall, but they struggle with defending a core principle of Richardson’s game at this point. Miami has yielded the 11th-lowest yards per attempt and the seventh-lowest passer rating while ranking 16th in success rate per dropback. The Dolphins big weakness has been at defending the deep ball. They have allowed the fourth-highest passer rating, the 11th-most passing yards, and the tenth-highest adjusted completion rate to deep passing. 18.2% of Richardson’s passes (the highest mark in the NFL) have been throws of 20 or more yards. This is a quiet get right spot for Richardson.

Tyler Huntley (QB)

Huntley has put up basement-level numbers as Miami’s interim starting quarterback. In his two starts, he has finished as the QB20 and QB25 in weekly scoring, managing only 5.5 rushing attempts and 23.5 rushing yards per game. That’s not nearly enough rushing production to compensate for his passing stats. Among 37 qualifying quarterbacks, Huntley ranks 27th in CPOE, 29th in catchable target rate, and 31st in fantasy points per dropback. This week’s matchup could be where he turns it around (at least for one week). The Colts have allowed the eighth-highest yards per attempt, the seventh-most passing yards per game, the tenth-highest CPOE, and the sixth-most fantasy points to passing. Huntley is a strong QB2 this week.

Will Levis (QB)

Levis has proven to this point in the 2024 season that he’s not the long-term answer for the Titans. He is the QB32 in fantasy points per game. Levis is benchable even in Superflex formats. Among 37 qualifying quarterbacks, he ranks 32nd in yards per attempt, 34th in passer rating, 32nd in fantasy points per dropback, and he has the 14th-highest off-target rate. Buffalo remains a strong pass-defense. Even if they weren’t, it wouldn’t matter to Levis. The Bills have kept quarterbacks in check with the ninth-lowest yards per attempt and the 11th-lowest success rate per dropback while also ranking 18th in passing yards per game allowed.

Geno Smith (QB)

Chef Geno has been chucking it, leading the NFL in passing attempts and passing yards per game. His per-dropback metrics are solid but not elite, as he ranks 19th in yards per attempt, seventh in CPOE, and 14th in hero throw rate. Smith is the QB10 in fantasy points per game and should continue his surprising QB1 season moving along this week. Atlanta ranks 13th in success rate per dropback and passing touchdowns allowed while also sitting with the ninth-highest CPOE given up.

Kirk Cousins (QB)

Kirko Chainz could swag out this week. Cousins is the QB18 in fantasy points per game, ranking 12th in yards per attempt, 14th in passer rating and CPOE, and sixth in highly accurate throw rate. Seattle’s pass defense has fallen off a cliff after a hot start against bad quarterbacks. Since Week 4 against Brock Purdy, Jared Goff, and Daniel Jones, they have allowed the highest yards per attempt, the second-most passing touchdowns, the third-highest success rate per drop back, and the second-most fantasy points via passing.

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Week 7 Wide Receiver Start/Sit Grades

Rank Grade Name Team Week 7
1 A+ Justin Jefferson MIN DET
2 A+ Ja’Marr Chase CIN CLE
3 A+ A.J. Brown PHI NYG
4 A+ Malik Nabers NYG PHI
5 A+ Amon-Ra St. Brown DET MIN
6 A+ Drake London ATL SEA
7 A+ Chris Godwin TB BAL
8 A Jayden Reed GB HOU
9 A Terry McLaurin WAS CAR
10 A Stefon Diggs HOU GB
11 A DK Metcalf SEA ATL
12 A Deebo Samuel Sr. SF KC
13 A Diontae Johnson CAR WAS
14 A Mike Evans TB BAL
15 A Zay Flowers BAL TB
16 A- Tee Higgins CIN CLE
17 A- DeVonta Smith PHI NYG
18 A- Garrett Wilson NYJ PIT
19 A- Tank Dell HOU GB
20 B+ Tyreek Hill MIA IND
21 B+ Brandon Aiyuk SF KC
22 B+ Jameson Williams DET MIN
23 B Brian Thomas Jr. JAC NE
24 B Marvin Harrison Jr. ARI LAC
25 B Darnell Mooney ATL SEA
26 B Davante Adams NYJ PIT
27 B Jaxon Smith-Njigba SEA ATL
28 B Jordan Addison MIN DET
29 B Ladd McConkey LAC ARI
30 B George Pickens PIT NYJ
31 B Christian Kirk JAC NE
32 B JuJu Smith-Schuster KC SF
33 B Josh Downs IND MIA
34 B Courtland Sutton DEN NO
35 C+ Xavier Worthy KC SF
36 C+ Romeo Doubs GB HOU
37 C+ Wan’Dale Robinson NYG PHI
38 C+ DeMario Douglas NE JAC
39 C+ Cooper Kupp LAR LV
40 C+ Christian Watson GB HOU
41 C+ Amari Cooper BUF TEN
42 C Jaylen Waddle MIA IND
43 C Jerry Jeudy CLE CIN
44 C Michael Pittman Jr. IND MIA
45 C Xavier Legette CAR WAS
46 C Khalil Shakir BUF TEN
47 C Tyler Lockett SEA ATL
48 C DeAndre Hopkins TEN BUF
49 C Jordan Whittington LAR LV
50 C Bub Means NO DEN
51 C- Tre Tucker LV LAR
52 C- Tutu Atwell LAR LV
53 C- Calvin Ridley TEN BUF
54 C- Michael Wilson ARI LAC
55 C- Noah Brown WAS CAR
56 C- Rashod Bateman BAL TB
57 D+ Allen Lazard NYJ PIT
58 D+ Ray-Ray McCloud III ATL SEA
59 D+ Gabe Davis JAC NE
60 D Alec Pierce IND MIA
61 D Darius Slayton NYG PHI
62 D Quentin Johnston LAC ARI
63 D Greg Dortch ARI LAC
64 D Ja’Lynn Polk NE JAC
65 D Joshua Palmer LAC ARI
66 D Demarcus Robinson LAR LV
67 D Keon Coleman BUF TEN
68 D- Devaughn Vele DEN NO
69 D- Jalen Coker CAR WAS
70 F DJ Turner LV LAR
71 F Andrei Iosivas CIN CLE
72 F Dontayvion Wicks GB HOU
73 F Kayshon Boutte NE JAC
74 F Troy Franklin DEN NO
75 F Elijah Moore CLE CIN
76 F Justin Watson KC SF
77 F Tim Patrick DET MIN
78 F Curtis Samuel BUF TEN
79 F Sterling Shepard TB BAL
80 F Calvin Austin III PIT NYJ
81 F Kendrick Bourne NE JAC
82 F Jalen Nailor MIN DET
83 F Nelson Agholor BAL TB
84 F Cedrick Wilson Jr. NO DEN
85 F Mason Tipton NO DEN
86 F Adonai Mitchell IND MIA
87 F Luke McCaffrey WAS CAR
88 F Mack Hollins BUF TEN
89 F Tyler Boyd TEN BUF
90 F Olamide Zaccheaus WAS CAR
91 F Xavier Hutchinson HOU GB
92 F Jahan Dotson PHI NYG
93 F Bo Melton GB HOU
94 F Simi Fehoko LAC ARI
95 F Cedric Tillman CLE CIN
96 F Van Jefferson PIT NYJ
97 F Jonathan Mingo CAR WAS
98 F Lil’Jordan Humphrey DEN NO
99 F Odell Beckham Jr. MIA IND
100 F John Metchie III HOU GB
101 F Dyami Brown WAS CAR
102 F Kalif Raymond DET MIN
103 F Jalen McMillan TB BAL
104 F Marvin Mims Jr. DEN NO
105 F Mecole Hardman Jr. KC SF
106 F Jalin Hyatt NYG PHI
107 F Xavier Weaver ARI LAC
108 F Ricky Pearsall SF KC
109 F Mike Williams NYJ PIT
110 F Kristian Wilkerson LV LAR
111 F Jake Bobo SEA ATL
112 F Tyler Johnson LAR LV
113 F KhaDarel Hodge ATL SEA
114 F Equanimeous St. Brown NO DEN
115 F Ryan Miller TB BAL
116 F Zay Jones ARI LAC
117 F Parker Washington JAC NE
118 F Malik Washington MIA IND
119 F Alex Bachman LV LAR
120 F Johnny Wilson PHI NYG
121 F Ronnie Bell SF KC
122 F Ashton Dulin IND MIA
123 F Brandon Powell MIN DET
124 F Derius Davis LAC ARI
125 F Malik Heath GB HOU
126 F Parris Campbell PHI NYG
127 F Xavier Gipson NYJ PIT
128 F Nick Westbrook-Ikhine TEN BUF
129 F Trey Palmer TB BAL
130 F Chris Conley SF KC
131 F David Moore CAR WAS
132 F Braxton Berrios MIA IND
133 F Zach Pascal ARI LAC
134 F Tylan Wallace BAL TB
135 F K.J. Osborn NE JAC
136 F Scotty Miller PIT NYJ
137 F Skyy Moore KC SF
138 F Roman Wilson PIT NYJ
139 F Jaelon Darden CLE CIN
140 F Trent Sherfield Sr. MIN DET
141 F Trenton Irwin CIN CLE
142 F Jacob Cowing SF KC
143 F Jermaine Jackson NO DEN
144 F Tim Jones JAC NE
145 F Kameron Johnson TB BAL
146 F Steven Sims Jr. HOU GB
147 F Charlie Jones CIN CLE
148 F Xavier Smith LAR LV
149 F Allen Robinson II DET MIN
150 F Jamari Thrash CLE CIN
151 F Casey Washington ATL SEA
152 F Deonte Harty BAL TB

Jaxon Smith-Njigba (WR)

Smith-Njigba is the WR34 in fantasy points per game with four red zone targets and four deep targets this season. He has drawn a 19.1% target share, a 22.8% air-yard share, and a 20.5% first-read share with 1.32 YPRR. Since Week 4, Atlanta has leaned more two-high heavy (fifth-most 58.3%). Against two high, Smith-Njigba has seen a bump with a 20% target share, 1.59 YPRR, and a team-leading (tied) four end-zone targets. Smith-Njigba will run about 89% of his routes against Dee Alford (82.4% catch rate and 115.4 passer rating). Atlanta has allowed the 14th-most receiving yards per game and the ninth-highest passer rating when targeted to slot receivers.

Darnell Mooney (WR)

Mooney continues to be one of the best values from draft season as the WR26 in fantasy points per game. Among wideouts, he is seventh in deep targets (nine), and he also has drawn two red zone targets. Mooney has drawn a 20.7% target share, a 34% air-yard share, and a 26.8% first-read share with 1.86 YPRR. Since Week 4, Seattle has utilized single-high on 57.6% of their defensive snaps. Against single-high, Mooney has seen his numbers drop to an 18.3% target share, a 0.94 YPRR, and a 23.3% first-read share. The saving grace for Mooney this week could be his role as the field stretcher. Seattle has allowed the 13th-highest passer rating and the tenth-highest CPOE to deep passing. Mooney faces a secondary that, since Week 4, has allowed the seventh-most receiving yards per game and the highest PPR points per target to perimeter wide receivers.

Jameson Williams (WR)

Williams is the WR18 in fantasy points per game and is in the midst of a breakout season. It has been wonderful to watch. This is the version of Jameson Williams that I loved as a prospect entering the NFL. Among 77 qualifying wide receivers, Williams is first in separation and fifth in route win rate. He has earned a 19% target share, a 39.2% air-yard share, and a 27.1% first-read share while producing 2.59 YPRR. Goff will lean on Williams this week if Brian Flores blitzes like he has so far this season. Minnesota is second in the NFL in blitz rate (41.1%). Against the blitz, Williams has had a 25% target share, a 41.2% air-yard share, 4.77 YPRR (holy crap!), and a 35.3.% first-read share. Each of those metrics ranks first on Detroit against the blitz. Williams will run about 68% of his routes against Stephon Gilmore (66.7% catch rate and 69.7 passer rating) and Shaquill Griffin (42.9% catch rate and 49.1 passer rating).

DeVonta Smith (WR)

Smith has been amazing this season as the WR11 in fantasy points per game. Slim Reaper has commanded a 25.2% target share, a 38.2% air-yard share, and a 32.9% first-read share, producing 2.44 YPRR and 75.8 receiving yards per game. Smith is tied for the team lead in red zone targets (four). New York has the tenth-highest single-high rate (57.6%). Against single-high, Smith has seen his numbers explode with a 30.9% target share, 3.29 YPRR, and a 35.6% first-read share. Deonte Banks will likely shadow A.J. Brown this week, which leaves Andru Phillips (71.4% catch rate and 75.9 passer rating) and Cor’Dale Flott (77.3% catch rate and 122.0 passer rating) guarding Smith all day. New York has allowed the eighth-highest PPR points per target and the 11th-most receiving yards per game to perimeter wide receivers.

Wan’Dale Robinson (WR)

Robinson is the WR29 in fantasy points per game this season, ranking tenth in the NFL in red zone targets. He has a 24.5% target share, 1.50 YPRR, and a 27.3% first-read share. Robinson is a strong WR3/flex this week against a Philly secondary that has allowed the fifth-highest PPR points per target and the eighth-most receiving yards per game to slot receivers. Robinson will run about 90% of his routes against Cooper DeJean (50% catch rate and 57.3 passer rating).

Christian Kirk (WR)

Overall, Kirk has had a letdown season to this point as the WR49 in fantasy points per game. Jacksonville’s offense and Trevor Lawrence have been dysfunctional. Kirk has had a 19.5% target share, a 27.6% air-yard share, 1.71 YPRR, and a 24.5% first-read share. Kirk is tied for second on the team in red zone targets. Lawrence should lean on Kirk this week. New England has the ninth-highest two high rate (49.6%). Against two high, Kirk ranks second on the team with a 28% TPRR, first in YPRR (2.38), and first in first-read share (30.5%). Kirk will run about 80% of his routes against Marcus Jones (66.7% catch rates and 83.3 passer rating). New England has allowed the eighth-most receiving yards per game and the tenth-highest passer rating when targeted to slot receivers.

Ja’Lynn Polk (WR)

Since Week 3, Polk has tied DeMario Douglas for the team lead in route share (69.9%) while seeing a 14.4% target share and an 18.2% first-read share. Polk, sadly, has only produced 0.56 YPRR and 15 receiving yards per game. It hasn’t been pretty. This could be the week he breaks out. Jacksonville has the tenth-highest rate of two-high (49.2%). Since Week 3 against two-high, Polk has seen a team-leading 24.4% target share, 38.6% air-yard share, and 29% first-read share. New England should pepper him with volume. The big question is whether he will do anything with the targets, but Jacksonville has been a wide receiver’s dream matchup. The Jaguars have allowed the fourth-highest PPR points per target and the most receiving yards per game to perimeter wide receivers. Polk will run about 85% of his routes this week against Montaric Brown (69.2% catch rate and 104.6 passer rating) and Ronald Darby (78.8% catch rate and 141.8 passer rating).

DeMario Douglas (WR)

Douglas has established himself as New England’s WR1. Since Week 3, he has been the WR30 in fantasy points per game with a 22.4% target share, a 26.7% air-yard share, 2.18 YPRR, and a 28.4% first-read share. During this span, he has averaged 58.3 receiving yards per game while seeing an end-zone target. Jacksonville has the tenth-highest rate of two-high (49.2%). Since Week 3 against two-high, Douglas has had a 19.5% target share with 2.02 YPRR and a 22.6% first-read share. Jacksonville has been scorched by slot receivers, giving up the 12th-most receiving yards per game and the fourth-highest PPR points per target to the position.

Tyreek Hill (WR)

With Huntley under center, Hill has finished as the WR51 and WR31 in weekly fantasy scoring. Hill has commanded a 28.3% target share, a 46.7% air-yard share, and a 35.7% first-read share while churning out 2.04 YPRR and 46 receiving yards per game. Since Week 4, Hill has seen three of the team’s four end zone targets. Indy has the fifth-highest single-high rate in the NFL (60.4%). Against single high with Huntley, Hill has seen his numbers climb with a 37.5% target share, a 57.4% air-yard share, 2.72 YPRR, and a 42.9% first-read share. Hill could post the type of numbers this week that remind people that he remains one of the best wide receivers in the NFL. Indy has allowed the eighth-most receiving yards per game to perimeter wide receivers. Hill will run about 61% of his routes against Jaylon Jones (62.9% catch rate and 71.2 passer rating) and Samuel Womack lll (44.4% catch rate and 88.7 passer rating).

Jaylen Waddle (WR)

With Huntley chucking the rock, Waddle has finished as the WR57 and the WR47 in weekly fantasy scoring. He has seen a 26.4% target share, a 25.2% air-yard share, and a 28.6% first-read share with 1.67 YPRR and 41 receiving yards per game. He hasn’t drawn an end zone target in that two-game span. Indy has the fifth-highest single-high rate in the NFL (60.4%). Against single high with Huntley, Waddle has seen his numbers dip with a 25% target share, a 27.3% air-yard share, and 1.09 YPRR. The matchup is great this week on paper for Waddle as wide receivers have feasted on Indy, but with the coverage shell, this could just been a huge Hill game. Indy has allowed the eighth-most receiving yards per game to perimeter wide receivers. Waddle will run about 76% of his routes against Jaylon Jones (62.9% catch rate and 71.2 passer rating) and Samuel Womack lll (44.4% catch rate and 88.7 passer rating).

Josh Downs (WR)

Since his return to the lineup, Downs has been the WR16 in fantasy points per game with a whopping 26.3% target share, 59.8 receiving yards per game, 2.34 YPRR, and a wonderful 34% first-read share. He has three end zone targets and ranks second on the team with five red zone targets. Miami is tied for 12th in two-high rate (47.2%). Since Week 3, against two-high, Downs has seen his YPRR jump to 2.57 and his first-read share trickle up to 34.7%. Downs should continue steamrolling slot corners this week. Miami has been league average against the slot, ranking 16th in rating when targeted and 19th in PPR points per target allowed. Downs will run about 86% of his routes against Kader Kohou (66.7% catch rate and 63.2 passer rating).

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Week 7 Running Back Start/Sit Grades

Rank Grade Name Team Week 7
1 A+ Saquon Barkley PHI NYG
2 A+ Kyren Williams LAR LV
3 A+ Kenneth Walker III SEA ATL
4 A+ Derrick Henry BAL TB
5 A Bijan Robinson ATL SEA
6 A Joe Mixon HOU GB
7 A Chuba Hubbard CAR WAS
8 A Breece Hall NYJ PIT
9 A Alvin Kamara NO DEN
10 A- J.K. Dobbins LAC ARI
11 A- Tony Pollard TEN BUF
12 A- Jordan Mason SF KC
13 A- Josh Jacobs GB HOU
14 B+ Jahmyr Gibbs DET MIN
15 B+ James Cook BUF TEN
16 B De’Von Achane MIA IND
17 B David Montgomery DET MIN
18 B Aaron Jones MIN DET
19 B James Conner ARI LAC
20 B Chase Brown CIN CLE
21 B Kareem Hunt KC SF
22 B- Rhamondre Stevenson NE JAC
23 B- Najee Harris PIT NYJ
24 B- Austin Ekeler WAS CAR
25 C+ Javonte Williams DEN NO
26 C+ Tank Bigsby JAC NE
27 C+ Brian Robinson Jr. WAS CAR
28 C Alexander Mattison LV LAR
29 C Zack Moss CIN CLE
30 C Tyrone Tracy Jr. NYG PHI
31 C Bucky Irving TB BAL
32 C Devin Singletary NYG PHI
33 C Tyler Allgeier ATL SEA
34 C Trey Sermon IND MIA
35 C Tyler Goodson IND MIA
36 C- Nick Chubb CLE CIN
37 C- Jaylen Warren PIT NYJ
38 C- Raheem Mostert MIA IND
39 C- Ty Chandler MIN DET
40 D+ Rachaad White TB BAL
41 D+ Zach Charbonnet SEA ATL
42 D+ Justice Hill BAL TB
43 D Ray Davis BUF TEN
44 D Antonio Gibson NE JAC
45 D D’Ernest Johnson JAC NE
46 D- Jaleel McLaughlin DEN NO
47 D- Braelon Allen NYJ PIT
48 D- Isaac Guerendo SF KC
49 D- Emanuel Wilson GB HOU
50 F Zamir White LV LAR
51 F D’Onta Foreman CLE CIN
52 F Sean Tucker TB BAL
53 F Miles Sanders CAR WAS
54 F Kimani Vidal LAC ARI
55 F Blake Corum LAR LV
56 F Dameon Pierce HOU GB
57 F Pierre Strong Jr. CLE CIN
58 F Jaylen Wright MIA IND
59 F Trey Benson ARI LAC
60 F Audric Estime DEN NO
61 F Emari Demercado ARI LAC
62 F Samaje Perine KC SF
63 F Ty Johnson BUF TEN
64 F Jeremy McNichols WAS CAR
65 F Ameer Abdullah LV LAR
66 F Kendre Miller NO DEN
67 F Julius Chestnut TEN BUF
68 F Carson Steele KC SF
69 F JaMycal Hasty NE JAC
70 F Kenneth Gainwell PHI NYG
71 F Dare Ogunbowale HOU GB
72 F Kyle Juszczyk SF KC
73 F Jamaal Williams NO DEN
74 F Patrick Taylor Jr. SF KC
75 F Myles Gaskin MIN DET
76 F Eric Gray NYG PHI
77 F Clyde Edwards-Helaire KC SF
78 F Cam Akers MIN DET
79 F Ronnie Rivers LAR LV
80 F Hassan Haskins LAC ARI
81 F Trayveon Williams CIN CLE
82 F Alec Ingold MIA IND
83 F C.J. Ham MIN DET
84 F Will Shipley PHI NYG
85 F Joshua Kelley TEN BUF
86 F Dylan Laube LV LAR
87 F Jeff Wilson Jr. MIA IND
88 F Patrick Ricard BAL TB
89 F Sione Vaki DET MIN
90 F Kenny McIntosh SEA ATL
91 F Michael Burton DEN NO
92 F Evan Hull IND MIA
93 F Reggie Gilliam BUF TEN
94 F Adam Prentice NO DEN
95 F Craig Reynolds DET MIN
96 F Blake Watson DEN NO
97 F Tyreik McAllister LV LAR
98 F Raheem Blackshear CAR WAS
99 F Chris Brooks GB HOU
100 F Aaron Shampklin PIT NYJ
101 F Jake Funk JAC NE
102 F Frank Gore Jr. BUF TEN

Tony Pollard (RB)

Pollard is the RB18 in fantasy points per game, ranking 15th in opportunity share, 13th in weighted opportunities, and the RB14 in expected fantasy points per game. Pollard has averaged 18.8 touches and 84.2 total yards. Among 61 qualifying backs, he ranks 29th in explosive run rate and sixth in yards after contact per attempt. If Will Levis can limit the mistakes and turnovers, Pollard can walk away from Week 7 with another strong game. The Bills have been bleeding out production to backs. Buffalo has allowed the fourth-highest explosive run rate, the tenth-most rushing yards per game, the 13th-highest gap success rate, and the second-highest yards per carry to gap runs (Pollard 71% gap).

Chase Brown (RB)

Last week, Brown took the lead in the Cincy backfield. He finished as the RB18 for the week with 12 touches and 64 total yards (one score). He played 62% of the snaps, 72% of the rushing play snaps, 56% of the passing down snaps, and he had 100% of the red zone backfield snaps. Among 61 qualifying backs, Brown has crushed every efficiency stat I can find, ranking tenth in explosive run rate, second in missed tackles forced per attempt, and tenth in yards after contact per attempt. Brown could build upon last week’s stats against the Browns. Cleveland has allowed the fifth-highest explosive run rate, the 12th-most rushing yards per game, the 13th-highest yards after contact per attempt, and the 14th-highest rushing success rate.

Josh Jacobs (RB)

Jacobs has been underwhelming this season. He is the RB19 in expected fantasy points per game but the RB24 in actual fantasy points per game. This is despite ranking 18th in opportunity share, ninth in weighted opportunities, and tenth in red zone touches. Jacobs has had a number of smash matchups this season, and he has turned in good but not amazing numbers. He has averaged 19.8 touches and 94.1 total yards. Among 61 qualifying backs, he ranks 37th in explosive run rate, 22nd in missed tackles forced per attempt, and 29th in yards after contact per attempt. Jacobs should have another solid week against a run defense that has allowed the 11th-highest explosive run rate, the fourth-highest yards after contact per attempt, and the 12th-highest yards per carry to zone runs (Since Week 4, Jacobs 58.7% zone).

Kareem Hunt (RB)

Before their Week 6 bye, Hunt operated as the clear leadback for the Chiefs. He played 63% of the snaps with 28 touches and 117 total yards as the RB5 for the week. He had a 50% snap rate on passing downs and a 58% snap share in the red zone. He hasn’t broken an explosive run yet, and while his 2.12 yards after contact per attempt isn’t anything to write home about, his 22% missed tackle rate is solid. Hunt could post another solid stat line this week. San Francisco has allowed the 14th-highest yards after contact per attempt, the sixth-highest missed tackle rate, the 11th-highest yards per carry to zone runs, and the 14th-highest zone run success rate (Hunt 61% zone).

Tank Bigsby (RB)

Last week, Bigsby only played 27% of the snaps with seven carries and 24 rushing yards. This was despite Travis Etienne getting injured. The team instead rode D’Ernest Johnson in negative game script. In the second half of his Week 6 game against the Bears, Bigsby only played 28.6% of rushing play snaps and 17.9% of passing down snaps. Bigsby should see more work this week if Jacksonville can get a lead or at least keep the game in a neutral environment. Bigsby should be the early down hammer in Week 7. Among 61 qualifying backs, he ranks first in explosive run rate, seventh in missed tackles forced per attempt, and first in yards after contact per attempt. New England’s defense offers a plus matchup this week. The Patriots have allowed the tenth-highest rushing touchdown rate, the second-highest yards after contact per attempt, the second-highest yards per carry to gap runs, and the ninth-highest success rate to gap runs (Bigsby 65.9% gap).

De’Von Achane (RB)

Achane is practicing in full as he returns from a concussion. We only have one game this season as a sample, with Achane and Mostert both active and playing a full game. In Week 1, Achane played 52% of the snaps with 17 touches and 100 total yards. In that game, Achance and Mostert split the red zone snaps 50/50. Achane’s fall from grace as one of the most efficient rushers in the NFL last year to one of the most inefficient this season has been tough to watch. Among 61 qualifying backs, he ranks 51st in missed tackles forced per attempt and 56th in yards after contact per attempt. Indy could help cure what ails this ground game, though. Indy has allowed the second-most rushing yards per game, the eighth-highest yards after contact per attempt, and the 11th-highest yards before contact per attempt.

Raheem Mostert (RB)

Mostert should work in as Achane’s running mate this week. We only have a one-game sample of these two backs on the field together. In Week 1, Mostert played 44% of the snaps with eighth touches and 19 total yards. He split the red zone snaps 50/50 with Achane. The Dolphin’s training room apparently was invaded this offseason by the aliens of Moron Mountain because all of the special tackle-breaking ability of this backfield has disappeared. Mostert hasn’t forced a missed tackle this season while ranking 36th in explosive run rate and 37th in yards after contact per attempt. Hopefully, Indy can restore their big play juice for at least one week. Indy has allowed the second-most rushing yards per game, the eighth-highest yards after contact per attempt, and the 11th-highest yards before contact per attempt.

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Week 7 Tight End Start/Sit Grades

Rank Grade Name Team Week 7
1 A+ Travis Kelce KC SF
2 A George Kittle SF KC
3 A- Brock Bowers LV LAR
4 B+ Trey McBride ARI LAC
5 B+ Evan Engram JAC NE
6 B- Kyle Pitts ATL SEA
7 B- Sam LaPorta DET MIN
8 C+ Dalton Kincaid BUF TEN
9 C+ Tucker Kraft GB HOU
10 C David Njoku CLE CIN
11 C- Zach Ertz WAS CAR
12 C- Hunter Henry NE JAC
13 D+ Cade Otton TB BAL
14 D+ Dalton Schultz HOU GB
15 D+ Mark Andrews BAL TB
16 D Pat Freiermuth PIT NYJ
17 D Colby Parkinson LAR LV
18 D Isaiah Likely BAL TB
19 D- Noah Fant SEA ATL
20 D- Juwan Johnson NO DEN
21 D- Jonnu Smith MIA IND
22 D- Tyler Conklin NYJ PIT
23 F Grant Calcaterra PHI NYG
24 F Ja’Tavion Sanders CAR WAS
25 F Mike Gesicki CIN CLE
26 F Will Dissly LAC ARI
27 F Erick All Jr. CIN CLE
28 F Theo Johnson NYG PHI
29 F Johnny Mundt MIN DET
30 F Chig Okonkwo TEN BUF
31 F Noah Gray KC SF
32 F Foster Moreau NO DEN
33 F Harrison Bryant LV LAR
34 F Lucas Krull DEN NO
35 F Austin Hooper NE JAC
36 F Dawson Knox BUF TEN
37 F Mo Alie-Cox IND MIA
38 F Brenton Strange JAC NE
39 F Cade Stover HOU GB
40 F Brock Wright DET MIN
41 F Josh Whyle TEN BUF
42 F Darnell Washington PIT NYJ
43 F Josh Oliver MIN DET
44 F Jeremy Ruckert NYJ PIT
45 F AJ Barner SEA ATL
46 F Kylen Granson IND MIA
47 F Drew Ogletree IND MIA
48 F Connor Heyward PIT NYJ
49 F Will Mallory IND MIA
50 F Jordan Akins CLE CIN
51 F Elijah Higgins ARI LAC
52 F Charlie Kolar BAL TB
53 F Ian Thomas CAR WAS
54 F Drew Sample CIN CLE
55 F John Bates WAS CAR
56 F Pharaoh Brown SEA ATL
57 F Durham Smythe MIA IND
58 F Jack Stoll PHI NYG
59 F Jared Wiley KC SF
60 F Ben Sims GB HOU
61 F Davis Allen LAR LV
62 F Adam Trautman DEN NO
63 F Nick Vannett TEN BUF
64 F Nate Adkins DEN NO
65 F Julian Hill MIA IND
66 F Charlie Woerner ATL SEA
67 F Hunter Long LAR LV
68 F Stone Smartt LAC ARI
69 F Daniel Bellinger NYG PHI
70 F Eric Saubert SF KC
71 F Jody Fortson Jr. KC SF
72 F Eric Tomlinson LAC ARI
73 F Ben Sinnott WAS CAR
74 F Tanner Hudson CIN CLE
75 F Luke Farrell JAC NE
76 F MyCole Pruitt PIT NYJ
77 F Ross Dwelley ATL SEA
78 F Payne Durham TB BAL
79 F Tanner Conner MIA IND
80 F Geoff Swaim CLE CIN
81 F Tip Reiman ARI LAC
82 F Parker Hesse DET MIN
83 F Ko Kieft TB BAL
84 F Dallin Holker NO DEN
85 F Chris Manhertz NYG PHI
86 F Jake Tonges SF KC
87 F Quintin Morris BUF TEN
88 F Brady Russell SEA ATL

David Njoku (TE)

In his first full game of the season, Njoku had a 63.3% route share, a 30.4% target share, 1.63 YPRR, and a 31.6% first-read share. He was the TE17 in fantasy scoring last week. While many think Jeudy will take over as the team’s WR1 with Amari Cooper, it could be Njoku who leads the way weekly. Njoku could walk away from Week 7 with a wonderful stat line. Cincy has been giving to tight ends, allowing the tenth-most receiving yards and the fifth-most fantasy points per game.

Tucker Kraft (TE)

Kraft is the TE6 in fantasy points per game with a 13.3% target share, 1.79 YPRR, and a 10.9% first-read share. He leads the team with five red zone targets. Bump down your Kraft expectations this week against a pass defense that has allowed the fifth-lowest yards per reception and the fourth-fewest fantasy points per game to tight ends.

Dalton Schultz (TE)

Schultz has been an afterthought in fantasy this season as the TE27. Last week without Collins, Schultz did see a bump in usage with a 21.9% target share and a 14.3% first-read share. Overall, he has had a 13.1% target share, 0.81 YPRR, an 11.9% first-read share, and one red zone target. This week, he could see closer to his Week 6 workload in a great matchup. Green Bay has allowed the fifth-most receiving yard and fantasy points per game to tight ends. Schultz is a matchup-based streaming option.

Noah Fant (TE)

Fant is the TE17 in fantasy with zero deep targets and one red zone look this season. He has been held below 30 receiving yards in four of his six games this season. He has drawn only a 9.4% target share with 1.10 YPRR and an 11.8% first-read share. Fant isn’t on the streaming radar this week against a Falcons defense that has held the position to the 13th-fewest receiving yards per game.

Sam LaPorta (TE)

I think we need to question how healthy LaPorta is right now. Even in the first half of last week’s game, before Detroit had blown Dallas’s doors off, LaPorta only had a 56% route share. That’s puzzling. Overall this season, he has a 66% route share, a 9.2% target share, 1.79 YPRR, and a 9.3% first-read share. These aren’t the type of numbers that we thought we would be getting this season. LaPorta has been quite good when targeted, but Jameson Williams‘ ascension and breakout season are what has crushed him. Also, Detroit’s love for leaning on the run game this season. LaPorta could have a bounceback game this week against a defense that has allowed the 12th-most receptions and the ninth-most fantasy points per game to tight ends.

Grant Calcaterra (TE)

With Dallas Goedert injured during last week’s game, Calcaterra took over this full-time tight-end role with an 84.6% route share, a 16% target share, 3.05 YPRR, and a 15.8% first-read share. Cacaterra isn’t on the matchup-based streaming radar this week. The Giants have allowed the 12th-lowest yards per reception and the fifth-fewest fantasy points per game to tight ends. The passing attack will be heavily concentrated through A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith this week.

Zach Ertz (TE)

Ertz is the TE16 in fantasy points per game. He has had a 16.6% target share, 1.49 YPRR, and a 16.8% first-read share. Ertz leads the team in red zone targets, but he still hasn’t gotten into the end zone. That could change this week. Carolina has allowed the seventh-most receiving yards and the fourth-most fantasy points per game to tight ends.

Pat Freiermuth (TE)

Freiermuth is the TE10 in fantasy points per game with the sixth-most red zone targets among tight ends. Freiermuth has a 15.5% target share, 1.36 YPRR, and an 18.2% first-read share. He’s a borderline TE1 this week with a horrible matchup. New York has allowed the sixth-fewest receiving yards and the seventh-lowest fantasy points per game to tight ends.

Week 7 Defense / Special Teams Start/Sit Grades

Rank Grade Name Team Week 7
1 A+ Buffalo Bills BUF TEN
2 A+ Denver Broncos DEN NO
3 A- Cincinnati Bengals CIN CLE
4 A- New Orleans Saints NO DEN
5 B+ Pittsburgh Steelers PIT NYJ
6 B Philadelphia Eagles PHI NYG
7 B New York Jets NYJ PIT
8 B Jacksonville Jaguars JAC NE
9 B Indianapolis Colts IND MIA
10 B- Los Angeles Chargers LAC ARI
11 C+ Green Bay Packers GB HOU
12 C+ Baltimore Ravens BAL TB
13 C New England Patriots NE JAC
14 C San Francisco 49ers SF KC
15 C Minnesota Vikings MIN DET
16 C- Los Angeles Rams LAR LV
17 C- Cleveland Browns CLE CIN
18 D+ Detroit Lions DET MIN
19 D+ Houston Texans HOU GB
20 D Atlanta Falcons ATL SEA
21 D New York Giants NYG PHI
22 D- Kansas City Chiefs KC SF
23 D- Washington Commanders WAS CAR
24 F Seattle Seahawks SEA ATL
25 F Las Vegas Raiders LV LAR
26 F Miami Dolphins MIA IND
27 F Arizona Cardinals ARI LAC
28 F Tampa Bay Buccaneers TB BAL
29 F Carolina Panthers CAR WAS
30 F Tennessee Titans TEN BUF

 

Week 7 Kicker Start/Sit Grades

Rank Grade Name Team Week 7
1 A+ Younghoe Koo ATL SEA
2 A- Austin Seibert WAS CAR
3 B+ Justin Tucker BAL TB
4 B Will Reichard MIN DET
5 B Harrison Butker KC SF
6 B Ka’imi Fairbairn HOU GB
7 C+ Evan McPherson CIN CLE
8 C+ Matthew Wright SF KC
9 C Tyler Bass BUF TEN
10 C Cameron Dicker LAC ARI
11 C Chase McLaughlin TB BAL
12 C Jason Myers SEA ATL
13 C Joshua Karty LAR LV
14 C Jake Elliott PHI NYG
15 C Jake Bates DET MIN
16 C Wil Lutz DEN NO
17 C- Chris Boswell PIT NYJ
18 C- Cam Little JAC NE
19 C- Matt Gay IND MIA
20 D+ Blake Grupe NO DEN
21 D+ Jason Sanders MIA IND
23 D+ Dustin Hopkins CLE CIN
24 D Eddy Pineiro CAR WAS
25 D Greg Joseph NYG PHI
26 D Brandon McManus GB HOU
27 D- Nick Folk TEN BUF
28 D- Joey Slye NE JAC
29 D- Daniel Carlson LV LAR
30 D- Chad Ryland ARI LAC

 

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