In Week 7 of the NFL, only two teams, the Dallas Cowboys and the Chicago Bears, are on bye. Both have fantasy football stars, such as Dak Prescott, CeeDee Lamb, Jake Ferguson, Caleb Williams, D’Andre Swift, DJ Moore, Cole Kmet, and the Bears D/ST.

There are several challenging matchups ahead, including a Super Bowl rematch and a clash between top teams in the NFC North. If you’re uncertain about your fantasy lineup, we’ve got your back. Here’s a rundown of 50 players you might want to start or sit in Week 7.

Week 7 Fantasy Football Start ‘Em and Sit ‘Em: Quarterbacks

START: Baker Mayfield, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (vs. Baltimore Ravens)

Leading the NFL with 15 passing touchdowns, Mayfield is a reliable quarterback choice this week. The Ravens have allowed at least 250 passing yards and two touchdowns in three of their last four matches, giving Mayfield an opportunity to exploit their secondary, particularly with a top-tier receiving corps.

START: Kirk Cousins, Atlanta Falcons (vs. Seattle Seahawks)

While it’s unlikely Cousins will match his recent performance of 500 yards and four touchdowns, he remains a solid pick against the Seahawks. Seattle has conceded 257.7 yards per game and eight passing touchdowns over their last three outings, setting up a potential high-scoring scenario favorable to Cousins.

START: Geno Smith, Seattle Seahawks (at Atlanta Falcons)

Smith currently leads the league in passing yards, consistently throwing one touchdown per game. However, this week could be different since Atlanta has allowed multiple passing touchdowns in three of the last four games and has struggled with pass rushing. Smith is a strong fill-in choice for any starter who might be facing a tough opponent.

START: Drake Maye, New England Patriots (vs. Jacksonville Jaguars)

After throwing three touchdowns in his first start against a tough Houston defense, Maye now faces the Jaguars in London, who have allowed the most fantasy points to quarterbacks. The Jaguars have given up 14 passing touchdowns already this season, making it a promising matchup for Maye, especially in SuperFlex leagues.

SIT: Joe Burrow, Cincinnati Bengals (at Cleveland Browns)

Following a strong performance in Week 5, Burrow struggled against the Giants, and now faces another tough challenge against Cleveland. The Browns’ Myles Garrett poses a significant threat to Burrow, who has historically struggled against them with an even touchdown to interception ratio in recent meetings.

SIT: Jared Goff, Detroit Lions (at Minnesota Vikings)

Despite impressive statistics in his last two games, Goff might not be a top-15 choice this week due to facing a resilient Vikings pass defense. Minnesota has allowed the third-most passing yards but has only yielded eight touchdowns in five games, indicating they may be more relaxed on defense. The Lions might rely more on the run, especially in critical situations.

SIT: Russell Wilson, Pittsburgh Steelers (vs. New York Jets)

Although the Jets are battling injuries in their defense, they still rank second in passing yards allowed. The Steelers also have a high sack percentage, posing difficulties for a veteran quarterback like Wilson, who will be making his first start in almost a year. This scenario makes it wise to steer clear of Wilson if you can help it.

SIT: Anthony Richardson, Indianapolis Colts (vs. Miami Dolphins)

Richardson is expected to return this week, but he’s up against one of the league’s best pass defenses. The Dolphins allow only 159.6 passing yards per game and have a reputation for being tough on passing quarterbacks. Though they give up some rushing yards, Richardson might not see many run plays designed for him in his return.

Week 7 Fantasy Football Start ‘Em and Sit ‘Em: Running Backs

START: Austin Ekeler, Washington Commanders (vs. Carolina Panthers)

The Panthers rank last in the NFL for yards (803) and touchdowns (12) conceded to running backs in 2024. Even if Ekeler takes on a secondary role behind Brian Robinson Jr., his presence remains valuable, especially after the success of Falcons’ running backs last week. Ekeler is an excellent choice regardless of Robinson Jr.’s health.

START: Tank Bigsby, Jacksonville Jaguars (vs. New England Patriots)

With starter Travis Etienne Jr. struggling with a hamstring injury, Bigsby is poised to step into a leading role against a Patriots defense that has faltered against the run, giving up at least one rushing touchdown each week and allowing an average of 130.3 rushing yards this season. Expect Bigsby to have a productive outing.

START: Antonio Gibson, New England Patriots (vs. Jacksonville Jaguars)

Gibson finds himself in a similar situation to Bigsby. With Jacksonville allowing at least one rushing touchdown per game and conceding 113 rushing yards per game, he stands to have a productive week. The Jaguars also rank high for receiving yards allowed to running backs, which aligns with Gibson’s skill set. He remains a strong option this week, irrespective of Rhamondre Stevenson’s status.

START: Ty Chandler, Minnesota Vikings (vs. Detroit Lions)

With Vikings starting running back Aaron Jones uncertain for this week, Chandler is poised to take on the bulk of the carries. The Lions recently lost Aidan Hutchinson for the remainder of the season, which should help opposing running backs exploit the edges. If Chandler sees around a dozen touches, he could easily score in the double digits.

SIT: Nick Chubb, Cleveland Browns (vs. Cincinnati Bengals)

Chubb is returning to action for the first time since Week 2 of last season. This makes him a risky start, particularly in light of ongoing injuries on Cleveland’s offensive line and the Bengals’ solid run defense against the Giants last week, where they limited New York to 63 yards on 20 attempts. This matchup isn’t favorable for Chubb.

SIT: Bucky Irving, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (vs. Baltimore Ravens)

Irving’s impressive outing against the Saints comes just before a tough matchup against Baltimore. The Ravens are leading the league by surrendering only 59 rushing yards per game in 2024, while the NFL average is over twice that at 122.1 yards. Expect the Buccaneers to focus more on passing in this game.

SIT: Zack Moss, Cincinnati Bengals (at Cleveland Browns)

Moss’s fumble during the second half last week against the Giants effectively ended his night, which led to Chase Brown taking over. Cincinnati might give Moss another opportunity, but he will likely remain behind Brown in the running back pecking order moving forward.

SIT: Jordan Mason and Isaac Guerendo, San Francisco 49ers (vs. Kansas City Chiefs)

Mason may be returning to the lineup after his injury last week, but either of the 49ers running backs are hard to trust in this matchup. Kansas City has limited opposing backs to an average of just 52.6 rushing yards per game. Both Mason and Guerendo are best reserved as low-end flex options if you’re running low on choices, particularly if San Francisco divides carries due to Mason’s injury.

Week 7 Fantasy football start ’em and sit ’em: WRs

START: Zay Flowers, Baltimore Ravens (vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

Flowers set a Ravens record with nine catches for 132 yards in a single half last week. While he may not replicate that on “Monday Night Football” against the Buccaneers, Tampa Bay is notably stronger against the run than the pass, likely prompting Baltimore to air it out more for Flowers’ advantage.

START: DeMario Douglas, New England Patriots (vs. Jacksonville Jaguars)

Surprisingly, a Patriots wide receiver is a recommended start this week with rookie Drake Maye at quarterback. Douglas had six catches for a personal best of 92 yards and a touchdown last week. The Jaguars’ defense is allowing the second-most fantasy points to opposing wideouts this season.

START: Jordan Addison, Minnesota Vikings (vs. Detroit Lions)

This matchup features undefeated Minnesota coming off a bye facing a rising Detroit Lions team. Addison could play a crucial role since tight end T.J. Hockenson might not return. The Lions are permitting the fourth-most fantasy points to wide receivers this season.

START: Ladd McConkey, Los Angeles Chargers (at Arizona Cardinals)

After challenging Denver’s tough secondary, McConkey and the Chargers face a more favorable matchup against the Cardinals. Arizona ranks eighth in allowing fantasy points to wide receivers, and McConkey could capitalize on this opportunity.

START: Diontae Johnson, Carolina Panthers (at Washington Commanders)

Johnson was the leading target for the Panthers last week with 10, resulting in six catches for 78 yards and a touchdown. Given that Washington is giving up the fifth-most fantasy points to wide receivers this season, Johnson is in a good position, especially since the Panthers will likely need to chase points.

SIT: Michael Wilson, Arizona Cardinals (vs. Los Angeles Chargers)

Wilson found the end zone again last week against Green Bay, but he may face challenges on Monday night. The Chargers allow the sixth-fewest fantasy points to wide receivers. With Marvin Harrison Jr. in the lineup, some attention may be diverted, but Wilson likely won’t replicate last week’s performance.

SIT: Allen Lazard, New York Jets (at Pittsburgh Steelers)

The Jets’ acquisition of Davante Adams reshuffles the receiver dynamics, likely impacting Lazard the most. Nearly half of his yardage last week came from a Hail Mary pass. With Adams likely on the field this week and the Steelers’ defense ranking among the best against wide receivers, it might be a tough outing for Lazard.

SIT: Calvin Ridley, Tennessee Titans (at Buffalo Bills)

Ridley struggled last week with no catches on eight targets—most of which were poorly thrown. Tennessee’s passing game has been subpar, and they are up against Buffalo’s tough pass defense that has allowed the eighth-fewest fantasy points to wide receivers this season, making Ridley a poor choice.

SIT: Michael Pittman Jr., Indianapolis Colts (vs. Miami Dolphins)

Pittman Jr. surprising took the field last week after a back injury, recording five catches for 35 yards and a touchdown. However, he faces a challenging matchup against the Dolphins, whose pass defense ranks third in the NFL in points allowed to wide receivers. Typically, faster players excel against Miami, which doesn’t align with Pittman Jr.’s style.

Week 7 Fantasy football start ’em and sit ’em: TEs

START: Dalton Schultz, Houston Texans (at Green Bay Packers)

With Houston’s top receiver, Nico Collins, sidelined, Schultz saw increased opportunities last week and finished with the second-most targets. This week, he will face a Packers defense that is allowing the fifth-most yards and is tied for the most receptions to tight ends, making him a valuable PPR play.

START: Hunter Henry, New England Patriots (vs. Jacksonville Jaguars)

The debut of Maye as quarterback has positively impacted the Patriots’ passing game, and Henry has been a part of that. He recorded five targets last week, translating to three catches for 41 yards and a touchdown. Given the subpar offensive line, Maye may rely on Henry against a Jaguars defense that suffered a heavy loss to Cole Kmet last week.

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Bowers, Las Vegas Raiders (at Los Angeles Rams)

With Davante Adams sidelined and Jakobi Meyers listed as doubtful, Bowers emerges as the primary receiving target for the Raiders. The Rams’ defense is currently one of the least effective against tight ends, conceding the second-highest number of fantasy points per game. Since Adams has been out, Bowers has recorded an impressive average of 11 receptions and 84 yards. He could very well rank among the top tight ends this Sunday.

START: Jonnu Smith, Miami Dolphins (at Indianapolis Colts)

This week, Jonnu Smith could be a solid choice for those in need. In his last game against the Patriots in Week 5, he saw a season-high eight targets, converting them into five catches for 62 yards. He will be facing a Colts defense that has allowed the fourth-most fantasy points to tight ends this season.

SIT: Grant Calcaterra, Philadelphia Eagles (vs. New York Giants)

With Dallas Goedert, the Eagles’ top tight end, out, many fantasy managers might look to Calcaterra as a replacement. However, he has a challenging matchup against the Giants, who allow the fifth-fewest fantasy points to tight ends. Calcaterra is also down on the pecking order in a healthy Eagles receiving group and with Saquon Barkley as a capable receiver.

SIT: Tucker Kraft, Green Bay Packers (vs. Houston Texans)

Although Kraft shone as one of the league’s top tight ends in Weeks 4 and 5, his performance dipped back down to just five touches for 15 yards when Christian Watson returned. This week he faces a formidable Texans defense, making it likely he will struggle once more.

SIT: Dalton Kincaid, Buffalo Bills (vs. Tennessee Titans)

Kincaid has shown reliability this season, ranking in the top 15 for PPR leagues for four of the last five weeks. However, he is up against the strongest defense for tight ends in fantasy football this week. The Titans have allowed just an average of 24 yards per game to tight ends and have yet to concede a touchdown to the position this season.

SIT: Pat Freiermuth, Pittsburgh Steelers (vs. New York Jets)

Freiermuth has generally been a top-10 tight end across all formats this season, but starting him might be a challenge this week. With Wilson now leading the Steelers, there’s uncertainty around the offense, making it difficult to trust any of Pittsburgh’s pass-catchers, especially Freiermuth against a defense that allows the seventh fewest fantasy points to tight ends.

Week 7 Fantasy football start ’em and sit ’em: Ks

START: Chase McLaughlin, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (vs. Baltimore Ravens)

McLaughlin is scoring over 10 points per game this season and faces a good opportunity against the Ravens. Last week, Baltimore allowed four field goal attempts to Washington. As long as Tampa Bay stays competitive, McLaughlin should see several scoring opportunities, establishing him as a top-10 kicker.

START: Joshua Karty, Los Angeles Rams (vs. Las Vegas Raiders)

Karty may not be well-known, but after a bye week, he enters a favorable matchup against the Raiders, who let an average of 2.8 field goal attempts per game slip through. With the Rams potentially enhancing their offensive performance this week, Karty could be a strong choice.

START: Jason Myers, Seattle Seahawks (at Atlanta Falcons)

Myers is another promising option this week, taking on a Falcons team that has given up the second-most fantasy points to kickers this season. He’ll be kicking indoors, and with every kicker hitting all 17 field goal attempts against the Falcons so far this year, he could get numerous opportunities. This matchup might turn into a high-scoring game, which benefits Myers.

SIT: Greg Joseph, New York Giants (vs. Philadelphia Eagles)

While Philadelphia allows the most field goal attempts per game, Joseph’s missed two field goals under 50 yards last week against Cincinnati, which could impact his confidence. It’s advisable to steer clear of him this week.

SIT: Jake Bates, Detroit Lions (at Minnesota Vikings)

Bates had an outstanding performance against Dallas last week, successfully converting all nine of his kicks. Despite Detroit’s recent scoring success, this week might be tough for him. Minnesota allows just 1.3 field goals per game, and Detroit’s strategy might focus more on scoring touchdowns, limiting Bates’ field goal opportunities.

SIT: Jake Elliott, Philadelphia Eagles (at New York Giants)

Surprisingly, New York has emerged as a top-10 scoring defense this season and has shown strength against the run. While this may benefit the Eagles’ passing game, it could hinder Elliott’s chances. With Elliott’s current miss-ridden season record of 6 out of 8 on field goals, his reliability isn’t in question.

Week 7 Fantasy football start ’em and sit ’em: D/STs

START: Buffalo Bills (vs. Tennessee Titans)

The Titans are the most generous offense for D/STs in fantasy football, allowing an average of 12.2 points per game in standard scoring this season. Buffalo’s defense could capitalize on this situation, presenting one of the best matchups they could hope for against Tennessee.

START: Cincinnati Bengals (at Cleveland Browns)

While Cincinnati’s defense hasn’t performed well in terms of fantasy points or real-world metrics, facing a Browns team that just lost their star receiver and leads the league heavily in sacks allowed (31) could change that. This could be the Bengals’ best chance to shine in a while.

START: Los Angeles Chargers (at Arizona Cardinals)

The Chargers are having their first prime-time appearance this season against a Cardinals team that just had three turnovers in their last game. Even away from home, the Chargers can exploit their strength as one of the league’s top pass defenses.

START: New England Patriots (vs. Jacksonville Jaguars)

The Patriots haven’t had an impressive defensive season, but they could find success this week. With the Jaguars struggling with injuries in their backfield and allowing four sacks and two turnovers in their last game against the Bears, the Patriots’ D/ST, while not as dominant as Chicago’s, could still score some points.

START: Los Angeles Rams (vs. Las Vegas Raiders)

The Rams have been underperforming in fantasy football this season; however, this matchup might be their best yet. The Raiders give up the third-most points to opposing defenses in the NFL, averaging two turnovers and three sacks per game against them.

The Raiders have recently traded Davante Adams and might be missing Meyers this week.

SIT: Tampa Bay Buccaneers (vs. Baltimore Ravens)

Tampa Bay’s defense had an impressive performance in Week 6 with five sacks, three takeaways, and a touchdown. It would be surprising if they could match that performance this week. Baltimore is the hardest opponent for defenses in the league, allowing fewer than two points on average per game.

SIT: Minnesota Vikings (vs. Detroit Lions)

The Vikings currently hold the title for the best defense in the league, surpassing any unit from the last five seasons in scoring. Week 7 is an unusual opportunity to bench this defense. Detroit ranks third for the fewest points allowed to defenses this season. The Lions represent the most challenging offense Minnesota has encountered this year.

SIT: Seattle Seahawks (at Atlanta Falcons)

The Seahawks’ defense struggled against San Francisco, registering no turnovers or sacks. Facing Atlanta is likely to be another tough challenge for Seattle. The Falcons’ offense was nearly flawless against Carolina last week, and they rank fifth in points allowed to opposing defenses this season.

SIT: Houston Texans (at Green Bay Packers)

Although Houston has performed well by many defensive metrics, they haven’t been effective in fantasy football this season. Nearly 75% of their fantasy points came from just two games: Week 2 against Chicago and last week at New England. Green Bay has allowed only three sacks and four turnovers over the past three weeks, making it difficult for opposing defenses to score.

SIT: Cleveland Browns (vs. Cincinnati Bengals)

The Browns’ defense has been solid but faces one of the strongest offenses on their schedule this week. Cincinnati has given up just seven sacks and three turnovers in the past three weeks. Although the Browns’ defense is promising on paper, the situation this week isn’t favorable for accumulating fantasy points.