The fantasy football season is starting to separate the contenders from the pretenders, and every lineup decision feels like it carries playoff weight. One wrong sit, one misguided start, and you’re stuck wondering why you benched that guy who just dropped 25 points. To help you avoid that particular brand of Sunday regret, our Featured Pros are here with their top Week 7 Start and Sit calls — highlighting the players poised to shine and the ones more likely to leave you shaking your head.
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Fantasy Football Week 7 Start/Sit Advice
Sleepers
Which player outside of the top 100 in the FantasyPros Flex rankings is a good sleeper start, and why do you think he has upside this week?
Tyjae Spears (RB – TEN)
“Tyjae Spears can remain productive even while playing behind Tony Pollard. Last season, he proved he can thrive in a complementary role, finishing as an RB3 or better in six out of 12 games. Since returning from injured reserve (IR), his snap share has surged from 26.2% in Week 5 to 59.3%, even out-snapping Pollard. New England presents a tough matchup, allowing the fifth-fewest fantasy points to running backs, but the game script could swing his way. If the Titans fall behind, Spears’ pass-catching ability gives him sneaky Flex appeal and a path to solid production this week.”
– Kyle Zeigler (Fantasy In Frames)
Luther Burden III (WR – CHI)
“Luther Burden III will be the best waiver claim and best sleeper start of the week. He was effective on his limited snaps in Week 6. Burden was on the field for 23% of the snaps but still had four receptions for 51 yards. This week, he gets to face the New Orleans Saints, who allow the ninth-most fantasy points to opposing receivers. The Bears would be wise to get him more snaps as the season progresses, but he can still score fantasy points on limited work, as the Saints are tied for third in 40+ yard receptions given up through six weeks.”
– Ryan Prosick (Fantrax)
“I like Luther Burden III this week and moving forward. Olamide Zaccheaus had a rough week, while Burden looked solid. He didn’t play a lot of snaps, but he did run more routes than ever this season and was targeted on a lot of them. He may not have snatched the No. 3 WR role quite yet, but he should be able to put up some numbers against the New Orleans Saints this weekend.”
– Trevor Land (FlurrySports)
Duds
Which player inside the top 40 in the FantasyPros Flex rankings is likely to disappoint fantasy managers this week?
Kimani Vidal (RB – LAC)
“Kimani Vidal was outstanding last week, finishing as the RB9, totaling 18 rushing attempts for 124 yards, three receptions for 14 receiving yards and a touchdown, scoring 22.8 PPR fantasy points. However, Vidal is overvalued as the RB21 and 36th overall in the rankings and could be a bust this week. Last week, he faced a Miami Dolphins defense that has surrendered 134.3 rushing yards and 26.9 fantasy points per game to running backs this season, the fifth-most in the NFL. Unfortunately, Vidal has to take on a significantly better Indianapolis Colts run defense in Week 7. They have held running backs to 78.8 rushing yards and 18.6 fantasy points per game, the eighth-fewest in the NFL, giving up fewer than 23.2 in every contest. Vidal is more of a risky mid-range flex option than a must-start RB2.”
– Mike Fanelli (FantasyPros)
“I think Kimani Vidal will disappoint this week. While he is a solid player getting the majority of the carries in a run-heavy offense, he faces a much better Indianapolis Colts defense this week. While he should still have a fine week, I think the consensus on him is a little too high, causing him to underachieve this week.”
– Trevor Land (FlurrySports)
“Kimani Vidal, 38th overall and RB22, had a breakout performance in Week 6, but I’m not convinced that that kind of output is the exception or the norm. On top of that, the Colts are pretty stout against the run, and now they have some great film on Vidal to study. Vidal feels like a classic trap player who gets added on waivers and started after his big breakout, but puts up a dud and frustrates managers everywhere. I’m benching him where I can, but no matter how he performs, I’m not dropping him.”
– Andrew Hall (FantasyPros)
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