Who to start in fantasy football: Week 7 rankings, start-sit advice for PPR, standard scoring

Matt Lutovsky

Who to start in fantasy football: Week 7 rankings, start-sit advice for PPR, standard scoring image

Six byes (Panthers, Cowboys, Bengals, Texans, Titans, Jets), a slew of "questionable" injured players (Deshaun Watson, Aaron Jones, DK Metcalf, Christian McCaffrey, Kareem Hunt, Craig Reynolds), and some rainy, windy weather in the forecast -- what more could fantasy football owners ask for? In an effort to make things a little easier, we've compiled all of our Week 7 fantasy rankings (PPR, standard) in this article to help with your last-minute start 'em, sit 'em calls. Consider it your one-stop cheat sheet if you've put off deciding who to start until Sunday morning. 

If you're looking for more analysis, click the links located throughout the article, which include DFS advice, start 'em/sit 'em tips, sleepers/busts, and injury updates (directly below).

WEEK 7 INJURY UPDATES:
QBs | RBs | WRs | McCaffrey

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Week 7 Fantasy QB Rankings

These rankings are for four-point passing TD leagues

Rank    Player
1    Jalen Hurts, Eagles vs. Dolphins
2    Josh Allen, Bills @ Patriots
3    Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs vs. Chargers
4    Tua Tagovailoa, Dolphins @ Eagles
5    Lamar Jackson, Ravens vs. Lions
6    Justin Herbert, Chargers @ Chiefs
7    Brock Purdy, 49ers @ Vikings
8    Sam Howell, Commanders @ Giants
9    Geno Smith, Seahawks vs. Cardinals
10    Jordan Love, Packers @ Broncos
11    Jared Goff, Lions @ Ravens
12    Trevor Lawrence, Jaguars @ Saints
13    Matthew Stafford, Rams vs. Steelers
14    Deshaun Watson, Browns @ Colts
15    Kirk Cousins, Vikings vs. 49ers
16    Josh Dobbs, Cardinals @ Seahawks
17    Baker Mayfield, Buccaneers vs. Falcons
18    Kenny Pickett, Steelers @ Rams
19    Desmond Ridder, Falcons @ Buccaneers
20    Derek Carr, Saints vs. Jaguars
21    Tyrod Taylor, Giants vs. Commanders
22    Brian Hoyer, Raiders @ Bears
23    Russell Wilson, Broncos vs. Packers
24    Tyson Bagent, Bears vs. Raiders
25    Mac Jones, Patriots vs. Bills
26    Gardner Minshew, Colts vs. Browns

MORE: RotoBaller "Who To Start?" tool | Draft Sharks' Week 7 projections

Week 7 Fantasy RB Rankings (Standard)

These rankings are for non-PPR leagues

Rank    Player
1    Christian McCaffrey, 49ers @ Vikings
2    Austin Ekeler, Chargers @ Chiefs
3    Raheem Mostert, Dolphins @ Eagles
4    D'Andre Swift, Eagles vs. Dolphins
5    Travis Etienne, Jaguars @ Saints
6    Kenneth Walker III, Seahawks vs. Cardinals
7    Bijan Robinson, Falcons @ Buccaneers
8    Josh Jacobs, Raiders @ Bears
9    Alvin Kamara, Saints vs. Jaguars
10    Aaron Jones, Packers @ Broncos
11    Isiah Pacheco, Chiefs vs. Chargers
12    Rhamondre Stevenson, Patriots vs. Bills
13    Saquon Barkley, Giants vs. Commanders
14    Jonathan Taylor, Colts vs. Browns
15    James Cook, Bills @ Patriots
16    Zack Moss, Colts vs. Browns
17    Gus Edwards, Ravens vs. Lions
18    Javonte Williams, Broncos vs. Packers
19    Rachaad White, Buccaneers vs. Falcons
20    Keaontay Ingram, Cardinals @ Seahawks
21    Alexander Mattison, Vikings vs. 49ers
22    D'Onta Foreman, Bears vs. Raiders
23    Jaylen Warren, Steelers @ Rams
24    Latavius Murray, Bills @ Patriots
25    Jerome Ford, Browns @ Colts
26    Brian Robinson Jr., Commanders @ Giants
27    Craig Reynolds, Lions @ Ravens
28    Najee Harris, Steelers @ Rams
29    Kareem Hunt, Browns @ Colts
30    AJ Dillon, Packers @ Broncos
31    Jaleel McLaughlin, Broncos vs. Packers
32    Kenneth Gainwell, Eagles vs. Dolphins
33    Jeff Wilson Jr., Dolphins @ Eagles
34    Damien Williams, Cardinals @ Seahawks
35    Tyler Allgeier, Falcons @ Buccaneers
36    Antonio Gibson, Commanders @ Giants
37    Jamaal Williams, Saints vs. Jaguars
38    Darrell Henderson, Rams vs. Steelers
39    Jordan Mason, 49ers @ Vikings
40    Ezekiel Elliott, Patriots vs. Bills
41    Zach Evans, Rams vs. Steelers
42    Zamir White, Raiders @ Bears
43    Darrynton Evans, Bears vs. Raiders
44    Justice Hill, Ravens vs. Lions
45    Royce Freeman, Rams vs. Steelers
46    Ke'Shawn Vaughn, Buccaneers vs. Falcons
47    Clyde Edwards-Helaire, Chiefs vs. Chargers
48    DeeJay Dallas, Seahawks vs. Cardinals
49    Joshua Kelley, Chargers @ Chiefs
50    Jerick McKinnon, Chiefs vs. Chargers
51    Boston Scott, Eagles vs. Dolphins
52    Cam Akers, Vikings vs. 49ers
53    Elijah Mitchell, 49ers @ Vikings
54    Tank Bigsby, Jaguars @ Saints
55    Emari Demercado, Cardinals @ Seahawks
56    Matt Breida, Giants vs. Commanders
57    Samaje Perine, Broncos vs. Packers

WEEK 7 FANTASY ADVICE: Sleepers | BustsStart 'em, sit 'em

Week 7 Fantasy RB PPR Rankings

These rankings are for full-point PPR leagues

Rank    Player
1    Christian McCaffrey, 49ers @ Vikings
2    Austin Ekeler, Chargers @ Chiefs
3    Raheem Mostert, Dolphins @ Eagles
4    D'Andre Swift, Eagles vs. Dolphins
5    Travis Etienne, Jaguars @ Saints
6    Kenneth Walker III, Seahawks vs. Cardinals
7    Bijan Robinson, Falcons @ Buccaneers
8    Alvin Kamara, Saints vs. Jaguars
9    Josh Jacobs, Raiders @ Bears
10    Aaron Jones, Packers @ Broncos
11    Rhamondre Stevenson, Patriots vs. Bills
12    Isiah Pacheco, Chiefs vs. Chargers
13    Saquon Barkley, Giants vs. Commanders
14    Zack Moss, Colts vs. Browns
15    Jonathan Taylor, Colts vs. Browns
16    James Cook, Bills @ Patriots
17    Javonte Williams, Broncos vs. Packers
18    Gus Edwards, Ravens vs. Lions
19    Rachaad White, Buccaneers vs. Falcons
20    Keaontay Ingram, Cardinals @ Seahawks
21    Jaylen Warren, Steelers @ Rams
22    Alexander Mattison, Vikings vs. 49ers
23    Jerome Ford, Browns @ Colts
24    D'Onta Foreman, Bears vs. Raiders
25    Latavius Murray, Bills @ Patriots
26    Najee Harris, Steelers @ Rams
27    Brian Robinson Jr., Commanders @ Giants
28    Craig Reynolds, Lions @ Ravens
29    Kareem Hunt, Browns @ Colts
30    Jaleel McLaughlin, Broncos vs. Packers
31    Kenneth Gainwell, Eagles vs. Dolphins
32    Jeff Wilson Jr., Dolphins @ Eagles
33    AJ Dillon, Packers @ Broncos
34    Damien Williams, Cardinals @ Seahawks
35    Antonio Gibson, Commanders @ Giants
36    Tyler Allgeier, Falcons @ Buccaneers
37    Jamaal Williams, Saints vs. Jaguars
38    Jordan Mason, 49ers @ Vikings
39    Zamir White, Raiders @ Bears
40    Ezekiel Elliott, Patriots vs. Bills
41    Darrell Henderson, Rams vs. Steelers
42    Zach Evans, Rams vs. Steelers
43    Darrynton Evans, Bears vs. Raiders
44    Justice Hill, Ravens vs. Lions
45    Ke'Shawn Vaughn, Buccaneers vs. Falcons
46    Jerick McKinnon, Chiefs vs. Chargers
47    Boston Scott, Eagles vs. Dolphins
48    Clyde Edwards-Helaire, Chiefs vs. Chargers
49    Royce Freeman, Rams vs. Steelers
50    DeeJay Dallas, Seahawks vs. Cardinals
51    Joshua Kelley, Chargers @ Chiefs
52    Cam Akers, Vikings vs. 49ers
53    Elijah Mitchell, 49ers @ Vikings
54    Tank Bigsby, Jaguars @ Saints
55    Emari Demercado, Cardinals @ Seahawks
56    Matt Breida, Giants vs. Commanders
57    Samaje Perine, Broncos vs. Packers

WEEK 7 DFS: Best values | Best stacks

Week 7 Fantasy WR Rankings (Standard)

These rankings are for non-PPR leagues

Rank    Player
1    Tyreek Hill, Dolphins @ Eagles
2    Stefon Diggs, Bills @ Patriots
3    Cooper Kupp, Rams vs. Steelers
4    A.J. Brown, Eagles vs. Dolphins
5    Davante Adams, Raiders vs. Bears
6    Keenan Allen, Chargers @ Chiefs
7    Amon-Ra St. Brown, Lions @ Ravens
8    Brandon Aiyuk, 49ers @ Vikings
9    DK Metcalf, Seahawks vs. Cardinals
10    Jaylen Waddle, Dolphins @ Eagles
11    Chris Olave, Saints vs. Jaguars
12    DJ Moore, Bears vs. Raiders
13    Mike Evans, Buccaneers vs. Falcons
14    Michael Pittman Jr., Colts vs. Browns
15    George Pickens, Steelers @ Rams
16    Christian Watson, Packers @ Broncos
17    Amari Cooper, Browns @ Colts
18    Terry McLaurin, Commanders @ Giants
19    Drake London, Falcons @ Buccaneers
20    Puka Nacua, Rams vs. Steelers
21    DeVonta Smith, Eagles vs. Dolphins
22    Jordan Addison, Vikings vs. 49ers
23    Calvin Ridley, Jaguars @ Saints
24    Marquise Brown, Cardinals @ Seahawks
25    Gabe Davis, Bills @ Patriots
26    Tyler Lockett, Seahawks vs. Cardinals
27    Zay Flowers, Ravens vs. Lions
28    K.J. Osborn, Vikings vs. 49ers
29    Christian Kirk, Jaguars @ Saints
30    Jakobi Meyers, Raiders @ Bears
31    Chris Godwin, Buccaneers vs. Falcons
32    Joshua Palmer, Chargers @ Chiefs
33    Diontae Johnson, Steelers @ Rams
34    Michael Thomas, Saints vs. Jaguars
35    Kendrick Bourne, Patriots vs. Bills
36    Jerry Jeudy, Broncos vs. Packers
37    Rashee Rice, Chiefs vs. Chargers
38    Courtland Sutton, Broncos vs. Packers
39    Romeo Doubs, Packers @ Broncos
40    Curtis Samuel, Commanders @ Giants
41    Michael Wilson, Cardinals @ Seahawks
42    Rashid Shaheed, Saints vs. Jaguars
43    Kadarius Toney, Chiefs vs. Chargers
44    Josh Reynolds, Lions @ Ravens
45    Josh Downs, Colts vs. Browns
46    Jameson Williams, Lions @ Ravens
47    DeVante Parker, Patriots vs. Bills
48    Darnell Mooney, Bears vs. Raiders
49    Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Seahawks vs. Cardinals
50    Marvin Mims Jr., Broncos vs. Packers
51    Wan'Dale Robinson, Giants vs. Commanders
52    Elijah Moore, Browns @ Colts
53    Jahan Dotson, Commanders @ Giants
54    Nelson Agholor, Ravens vs. Lions
55    Darius Slayton, Giants vs. Commanders
56    Marquez Valdes-Scantling, Chiefs vs. Chargers
57    Quentin Johnston, Chargers @ Chiefs
58    Jauan Jennings, 49ers @ Vikings
59    Skyy Moore, Chiefs vs. Chargers
60    Trey Palmer, Buccaneers vs. Falcons
61    Jayden Reed, Packers @ Broncos
62    Mack Hollins, Falcons @ Buccaneers
63    Odell Beckham Jr., Ravens vs. Lions
64    Jalin Hyatt, Giants vs. Commanders
65    Tyquan Thornton, Patriots vs. Bills
66    Rondale Moore, Cardinals @ Seahawks
67    Tutu Atwell, Rams vs. Steelers
68    Allen Robinson II, Steelers @ Rams
69    Jake Bobo, Seahawks vs. Cardinals

WEEK 7 DFS: DraftKings | FanDuel

Week 7 Fantasy WR PPR Rankings

These rankings are for full-point PPR leagues

Rank    Player
1    Tyreek Hill, Dolphins @ Eagles
2    Stefon Diggs, Bills @ Patriots
3    Cooper Kupp, Rams vs. Steelers
4    A.J. Brown, Eagles vs. Dolphins
5    Keenan Allen, Chargers @ Chiefs
6    Amon-Ra St. Brown, Lions @ Ravens
7    Davante Adams, Raiders vs. Bears
8    Brandon Aiyuk, 49ers @ Vikings
9    DJ Moore, Bears vs. Raiders
10    Jaylen Waddle, Dolphins @ Eagles
11    DK Metcalf, Seahawks vs. Cardinals
12    Michael Pittman Jr., Colts vs. Browns
13    Mike Evans, Buccaneers vs. Falcons
14    Chris Olave, Saints vs. Jaguars
15    Amari Cooper, Browns @ Colts
16    Puka Nacua, Rams vs. Steelers
17    Terry McLaurin, Commanders @ Giants
18    Drake London, Falcons @ Buccaneers
19    George Pickens, Steelers @ Rams
20    Zay Flowers, Ravens vs. Lions
21    Christian Kirk, Jaguars @ Saints
22    Tyler Lockett, Seahawks vs. Cardinals
23    Calvin Ridley, Jaguars @ Saints
24    Christian Watson, Packers @ Broncos
25    DeVonta Smith, Eagles vs. Dolphins
26    Marquise Brown, Cardinals @ Seahawks
27    Jakobi Meyers, Raiders @ Bears
28    Chris Godwin, Buccaneers vs. Falcons
29    K.J. Osborn, Vikings vs. 49ers
30    Jordan Addison, Vikings vs. 49ers
31    Michael Thomas, Saints vs. Jaguars
32    Kendrick Bourne, Patriots vs. Bills
33    Gabe Davis, Bills @ Patriots
34    Joshua Palmer, Chargers @ Chiefs
35    Diontae Johnson, Steelers @ Rams
36    Jerry Jeudy, Broncos vs. Packers
37    Rashee Rice, Chiefs vs. Chargers
38    Curtis Samuel, Commanders @ Giants
39    Kadarius Toney, Chiefs vs. Chargers
40    Courtland Sutton, Broncos vs. Packers
41    Josh Downs, Colts vs. Browns
42    Romeo Doubs, Packers @ Broncos
43    Josh Reynolds, Lions @ Ravens
44    Wan'Dale Robinson, Giants vs. Commanders
45    Michael Wilson, Cardinals @ Seahawks
46    Rashid Shaheed, Saints vs. Jaguars
47    Jameson Williams, Lions @ Ravens
48    DeVante Parker, Patriots vs. Bills
49    Darnell Mooney, Bears vs. Raiders
50    Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Seahawks vs. Cardinals
51    Elijah Moore, Browns @ Colts
52    Jahan Dotson, Commanders @ Giants
53    Nelson Agholor, Ravens vs. Lions
54    Skyy Moore, Chiefs vs. Chargers
55    Darius Slayton, Giants vs. Commanders
56    Marquez Valdes-Scantling, Chiefs vs. Chargers
57    Quentin Johnston, Chargers @ Chiefs
58    Jauan Jennings, 49ers @ Vikings
59    Trey Palmer, Buccaneers vs. Falcons
60    Jayden Reed, Packers @ Broncos
61    Rondale Moore, Cardinals @ Seahawks
62    Marvin Mims Jr., Broncos vs. Packers
63    Odell Beckham Jr., Ravens vs. Lions
64    Jake Bobo, Seahawks vs. Cardinals
65    Mack Hollins, Falcons @ Buccaneers
66    Tutu Atwell, Rams vs. Steelers
67    Jalin Hyatt, Giants vs. Commanders
68    Tyquan Thornton, Patriots vs. Bills
69    Allen Robinson II, Steelers @ Rams

Week 7 Fantasy TE Rankings (Standard)

These rankings are for non-PPR leagues

Rank    Player
1    Travis Kelce, Chiefs vs. Chargers
2    Mark Andrews, Ravens vs. Lions
3    Dallas Goedert, Eagles vs. Dolphins
4    T.J. Hockenson, Vikings vs. 49ers
5    Sam LaPorta, Lions @ Ravens
6    Evan Engram, Jaguars @ Saints
7    George Kittle, 49ers @ Vikings
8    Luke Musgrave, Packers @ Broncos
9    Michael Mayer, Raiders @ Bears
10    Cole Kmet, Bears vs. Raiders
11    Darren Waller, Giants vs. Commanders
12    Kyle Pitts, Falcons @ Buccaneers
13    Logan Thomas, Commanders @ Giants
14    Zach Ertz, Cardinals @ Seahawks
15    Cade Otton, Buccaneers vs. Falcons
16    Hunter Henry, Patriots vs. Bills
17    Tyler Higbee, Rams vs. Steelers
18    Taysom Hill, Saints vs. Jaguars
19    Jonnu Smith, Falcons @ Buccaneers
20    Dalton Kincaid, Bills @ Patriots
21    David Njoku, Browns @ Colts
22    Durham Smythe, Dolphins @ Eagles
23    Noah Fant, Seahawks vs. Cardinals
24    Gerald Everett, Chargers @ Chiefs
25    Mo Alie-Cox, Colts vs. Browns
26    Dawson Knox, Bills @ Patriots
27    Mike Gesicki, Patriots vs. Bills
28    Trey McBride, Cardinals @ Seahawks
29    Adam Trautman, Broncos vs. Packers
30    Foster Moreau, Saints vs. Jaguars

Week 7 Fantasy TE PPR Rankings

These rankings for full-point PPR leagues

Rank    Player
1    Travis Kelce, Chiefs vs. Chargers
2    Mark Andrews, Ravens vs. Lions
3    Dallas Goedert, Eagles vs. Dolphins
4    T.J. Hockenson, Vikings vs. 49ers
5    Sam LaPorta, Lions @ Ravens
6    Evan Engram, Jaguars @ Saints
7    George Kittle, 49ers @ Vikings
8    Luke Musgrave, Packers @ Broncos
9    Darren Waller, Giants vs. Commanders
10    Michael Mayer, Raiders @ Bears
11    Cole Kmet, Bears vs. Raiders
12    Kyle Pitts, Falcons @ Buccaneers
13    Logan Thomas, Commanders @ Giants
14    Zach Ertz, Cardinals @ Seahawks
15    Hunter Henry, Patriots vs. Bills
16    Tyler Higbee, Rams vs. Steelers
17    Cade Otton, Buccaneers vs. Falcons
18    Taysom Hill, Saints vs. Jaguars
19    Jonnu Smith, Falcons @ Buccaneers
20    David Njoku, Browns @ Colts
21    Dalton Kincaid, Bills @ Patriots
22    Durham Smythe, Dolphins @ Eagles
23    Noah Fant, Seahawks vs. Cardinals
24    Gerald Everett, Chargers @ Chiefs
25    Mo Alie-Cox, Colts vs. Browns
26    Dawson Knox, Bills @ Patriots
27    Mike Gesicki, Patriots vs. Bills
28    Trey McBride, Cardinals @ Seahawks
29    Adam Trautman, Broncos vs. Packers
30    Foster Moreau, Saints vs. Jaguars

Week 7 Fantasy D/ST Rankings

Rank    Player
1    San Francisco 49ers @ Vikings
2    Buffalo Bills @ Patriots
3    Cleveland Browns @ Colts
4    Washington Commanders @ Giants
5    New Orleans Saints vs. Jaguars
6    Seattle Seahawks vs. Cardinals
7    Detroit Lions @ Ravens
8    Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Falcons
9    Green Bay Packers @ Broncos
10    Atlanta Falcons @ Buccaneers
11    Indianapolis Colts vs. Browns
12    Los Angeles Rams vs. Steelers
13    Baltimore Ravens vs. Lions
14    Las Vegas Raiders @ Bears
15    Pittsburgh Steelers @ Rams
16    New York Giants vs. Commanders
17    Jacksonville Jaguars @ Saints
18    Chicago Bears vs. Raiders
19    Arizona Cardinals @ Seahawks
20    Miami Dolphins @ Eagles
21    New England Patriots vs. Bills
22    Kansas City Chiefs vs. Chargers
23    Philadelphia Eagles vs. Dolphins
24    Denver Broncos vs. Packers
25    Los Angeles Chargers @ Chiefs
26    Minnesota Vikings vs. 49ers

Week 7 Fantasy Kicker Rankings

Rank    Player
1    Jake Elliott, Eagles vs. Dolphins
2    Brett Maher, Rams vs. Steelers
3    Tyler Bass, Bills @ Patriots
4    Jake Moody, 49ers @ Vikings
5    Jason Myers, Seahawks vs. Cardinals
6    Justin Tucker, Ravens vs. Lions
7    Daniel Carlson, Raiders @ Bears
8    Chris Boswell, Steelers @ Rams
9    Harrison Butker, Chiefs vs. Chargers
10    Graham Gano, Giants vs. Commanders
11    Anders Carlson, Packers @ Broncos
12    Matt Gay, Colts vs. Browns
13    Dustin Hopkins, Browns @ Colts
14    Brandon McManus, Jaguars @ Saints
15    Riley Patterson, Lions @ Ravens
16    Chase McLaughlin, Buccaneers vs. Falcons
17    Blake Grupe, Saints vs. Jaguars
18    Wil Lutz, Broncos vs. Packers
19    Younghoe Koo, Falcons @ Buccaneers
20    Matt Prater, Cardinals @ Seahawks
21    Jason Sanders, Dolphins @ Eagles
22    Greg Joseph, Vikings vs. 49ers
23    Joey Slye, Commanders @ Giants
24    Cameron Dicker, Chargers @ Chiefs
25    Cairo Santos, Bears vs. Raiders
26    Chad Ryland, Patriots vs. Bills

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Matt Lutovsky has been a writer and editor for The Sporting News since 2007, primarily writing about fantasy sports, betting, and gaming.