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

We have what looks to be another nice week of NFL weather, and there is only a handful of key "questionable" players (D'Andre Swift, Mark Andrews, Tyler Lockett, Jaylen Waddle, Rashod Bateman, Keenan Allen). Things are looking up! Well, unless you count a brutal set of byes (Rams, Vikings, Bills, Eagles) and guys like Darren Waller, Russell Wilson, and JK Dobbins already being ruled out...but we're not going to count that. Even better, in an effort to make things a little easier for fantasy football owners, 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:
WRsSwift | Andrews | Waddle

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Week 7 Fantasy QB Rankings

These rankings are for four-point passing TD leagues

Rank    Player
1    Lamar Jackson, Ravens vs. Browns
2    Justin Herbert, Chargers vs. Seahawks
3    Joe Burrow, Bengals vs. Falcons
4    Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs @ 49ers
5    Dak Prescott, Cowboys vs. Lions
6    Kyler Murray, Cardinals vs. Saints
7    Aaron Rodgers, Packers @ Commanders
8    Tom Brady, Buccaneers @ Panthers
9    Jimmy Garoppolo, 49ers vs. Chiefs
10    Tua Tagovailoa, Dolphins vs. Steelers
11    Russell Wilson, Broncos vs. Jets
12    Geno Smith, Seahawks vs. Chargers
13    Derek Carr, Raiders vs. Texans
14    Kenny Pickett, Steelers @ Dolphins
15    Matt Ryan, Colts @ Titans
16    Andy Dalton, Saints @ Cardinals
17    Davis Mills, Texans @ Raiders
18    Ryan Tannehill, Titans vs. Colts
19    Trevor Lawrence, Jaguars vs. Giants
20    Jacoby Brissett, Browns @ Ravens
21    Daniel Jones, Giants @ Jaguars
22    Marcus Mariota, Falcons @ Bengals
23    Taylor Heinicke, Commanders vs. Packers
24    Jared Goff, Lions @ Cowboys
25    Zach Wilson, Jets @ Broncos
26    Mac Jones, Patriots vs. Bears
27    Justin Fields, Bears @ Patriots
28    P.J. Walker, Panthers vs. Buccaneers

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Week 7 Fantasy RB Rankings (Standard)

These rankings are for non-PPR leagues

Rank    Player
1    Saquon Barkley, Giants @ Jaguars
2    Austin Ekeler, Chargers vs. Seahawks
3    Derrick Henry, Titans vs. Colts
4    Nick Chubb, Browns @ Ravens
5    Jonathan Taylor, Colts @ Titans
6    Josh Jacobs, Raiders vs. Texans
7    Kenneth Walker III, Seahawks @ Chargers
8    Dameon Pierce, Texans @ Raiders
9    Christian McCaffrey, 49ers vs. Chiefs
10    Rhamondre Stevenson, Patriots vs. Bears
11    Alvin Kamara, Saints @ Cardinals
12    Leonard Fournette, Buccaneers @ Panthers
13    Ezekiel Elliott, Cowboys vs. Lions
14    Tony Pollard, Cowboys vs. Lions
15    Raheem Mostert, Dolphins vs. Steelers
16    Joe Mixon, Bengals vs. Falcons
17    Najee Harris, Steelers @ Dolphins
18    Brian Robinson Jr., Commanders vs. Packers
19    Breece Hall, Jets @ Broncos
20    Aaron Jones, Packers @ Commanders
21    Travis Etienne Jr., Jaguars vs. Giants
22    AJ Dillon, Packers @ Commanders
23    Eno Benjamin, Cardinals vs. Saints
24    Jamaal Williams, Lions @ Cowboys
25    David Montgomery, Bears @ Patriots
26    Kenyan Drake, Ravens vs. Browns
27    Clyde Edwards-Helaire, Chiefs @ 49ers
28    James Robinson, Jaguars vs. Giants
29    Latavius Murray, Broncos vs. Jets
30    Kareem Hunt, Browns @ Ravens
31    Caleb Huntley, Falcons @ Bengals
32    Tyler Allgeier, Falcons @ Bengals
33    Michael Carter, Jets @ Broncos
34    Melvin Gordon III, Broncos vs. Jets
35    D'Onta Foreman, Panthers vs. Buccaneers
36    Jeff Wilson Jr., 49ers vs. Chiefs
37    Chuba Hubbard, Panthers vs. Buccaneers
38    Sony Michel, Chargers vs. Seahawks
39    Nyheim Hines, Colts @ Titans
40    Khalil Herbert, Bears @ Patriots
41    Rachaad White, Buccaneers @ Panthers
42    DeeJay Dallas, Seahawks @ Chargers
43    Jaylen Warren, Steelers @ Dolphins
44    Jerick McKinnon, Chiefs @ 49ers
45    Dontrell Hilliard, Titans vs. Colts
46    J.D. McKissic, Commanders vs. Packers
47    Justice Hill, Ravens vs. Browns
48    Mike Boone, Broncos vs. Jets
49    Gus Edwards, Ravens vs. Browns
50    Mark Ingram, Saints @ Cardinals
51    Antonio Gibson, Commanders vs. Packers
52    Chase Edmonds, Dolphins vs. Steelers
53    Samaje Perine, Bengals vs. Falcons
54    Rex Burkhead, Texans @ Raiders
55    Justin Jackson, Lions @ Cowboys
56    Matt Breida, Giants @ Jaguars
57    Isiah Pacheco, Chiefs @ 49ers

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Week 7 Fantasy RB PPR Rankings

These rankings are for full-point PPR leagues

Rank    Player
1    Saquon Barkley, Giants @ Jaguars
2    Austin Ekeler, Chargers vs. Seahawks
3    Derrick Henry, Titans vs. Colts
4    Nick Chubb, Browns @ Ravens
5    Jonathan Taylor, Colts @ Titans
6    Christian McCaffrey, 49ers vs. Chiefs
7    Josh Jacobs, Raiders vs. Texans
8    Rhamondre Stevenson, Patriots vs. Bears
9    Alvin Kamara, Saints @ Cardinals
10    Leonard Fournette, Buccaneers @ Panthers
11    Kenneth Walker III, Seahawks @ Chargers
12    Dameon Pierce, Texans @ Raiders
13    Ezekiel Elliott, Cowboys vs. Lions
14    Tony Pollard, Cowboys vs. Lions
15    Joe Mixon, Bengals vs. Falcons
16    Najee Harris, Steelers @ Dolphins
17    Breece Hall, Jets @ Broncos
18    Raheem Mostert, Dolphins vs. Steelers
19    Brian Robinson Jr., Commanders vs. Packers
20    Travis Etienne Jr., Jaguars vs. Giants
21    Aaron Jones, Packers @ Commanders
22    AJ Dillon, Packers @ Commanders
23    Eno Benjamin, Cardinals vs. Saints
24    Jamaal Williams, Lions @ Cowboys
25    David Montgomery, Bears @ Patriots
26    Kenyan Drake, Ravens vs. Browns
27    Clyde Edwards-Helaire, Chiefs @ 49ers
28    James Robinson, Jaguars vs. Giants
29    Latavius Murray, Broncos vs. Jets
30    Kareem Hunt, Browns @ Ravens
31    Michael Carter, Jets @ Broncos
32    D'Onta Foreman, Panthers vs. Buccaneers
33    Caleb Huntley, Falcons @ Bengals
34    Tyler Allgeier, Falcons @ Bengals
35    Nyheim Hines, Colts @ Titans
36    Jeff Wilson Jr., 49ers vs. Chiefs
37    Chuba Hubbard, Panthers vs. Buccaneers
38    Rachaad White, Buccaneers @ Panthers
39    Jerick McKinnon, Chiefs @ 49ers
40    Melvin Gordon III, Broncos vs. Jets
41    Sony Michel, Chargers vs. Seahawks
42    Dontrell Hilliard, Titans vs. Colts
43    J.D. McKissic, Commanders vs. Packers
44    Khalil Herbert, Bears @ Patriots
45    Justice Hill, Ravens vs. Browns
46    Mike Boone, Broncos vs. Jets
47    DeeJay Dallas, Seahawks @ Chargers
48    Jaylen Warren, Steelers @ Dolphins
49    Gus Edwards, Ravens vs. Browns
50    Antonio Gibson, Commanders vs. Packers
51    Chase Edmonds, Dolphins vs. Steelers
52    Rex Burkhead, Texans @ Raiders
53    Justin Jackson, Lions @ Cowboys
54    Mark Ingram, Saints @ Cardinals
55    Samaje Perine, Bengals vs. Falcons
56    Matt Breida, Giants @ Jaguars
57    Isiah Pacheco, Chiefs @ 49ers

WEEK 7 DFS LINEUPS: FanDuel | DraftKings

Week 7 Fantasy WR Rankings (Standard)

These rankings are for non-PPR leagues

Rank    Player
1    Tyreek Hill, Dolphins vs. Steelers
2    Davante Adams, Raiders vs. Texans
3    Ja'Marr Chase, Bengals vs. Falcons
4    Deebo Samuel, 49ers vs. Chiefs
5    Amari Cooper, Browns @ Ravens
6    CeeDee Lamb, Cowboys vs. Lions
7    Tee Higgins, Bengals vs. Falcons
8    Jaylen Waddle, Dolphins vs. Steelers
9    Mike Evans, Buccaneers @ Panthers
10    Chris Olave, Saints @ Cardinals
11    Mike Williams, Chargers vs. Seahawks
12    Michael Pittman Jr., Colts @ Titans
13    DeAndre Hopkins, Cardinals vs. Saints
14    Tyler Lockett, Seahawks @ Chargers
15    Keenan Allen, Chargers vs. Seahawks
16    DK Metcalf, Seahawks @ Chargers
17    Diontae Johnson, Steelers @ Dolphins
18    Chris Godwin, Buccaneers @ Panthers
19    Brandon Aiyuk, 49ers vs. Chiefs
20    Brandin Cooks, Texans @ Raiders
21    Amon-Ra St. Brown, Lions vs. Cowboys
22    Courtland Sutton, Broncos vs. Jets
23    Allen Lazard, Packers @ Commanders
24    Jerry Jeudy, Broncos vs. Jets
25    Drake London, Falcons @ Bengals
26    Terry McLaurin, Commanders vs. Packers
27    Christian Kirk, Jaguars vs. Giants
28    Rondale Moore, Cardinals vs. Saints
29    Curtis Samuel, Commanders vs. Packers
30    Michael Gallup, Cowboys vs. Lions
31    Rashod Bateman, Ravens vs. Browns
32    D.J. Moore, Panthers vs. Buccaneers
33    Romeo Doubs, Packers @ Commanders
34    George Pickens, Steelers @ Dolphins
35    Jakobi Meyers, Patriots vs. Bears
36    Alec Pierce, Colts @ Titans
37    Robert Woods, Titans vs. Colts
38    Tyler Boyd, Bengals vs. Falcons
39    JuJu Smith-Schuster, Chiefs @ 49ers
40    Donovan Peoples-Jones, Browns @ Ravens
41    Hunter Renfrow, Raiders vs. Texans
42    Devin Duvernay, Ravens vs. Browns
43    Nico Collins, Texans @ Raiders
44    Tre'Quan Smith, Saints @ Cardinals
45    Darnell Mooney, Bears @ Patriots
46    Wan'Dale Robinson, Giants @ Jaguars
47    Garrett Wilson, Jets @ Broncos
48    Zay Jones, Jaguars vs. Giants
49    Marquez Callaway, Saints @ Cardinals
50    Noah Brown, Cowboys vs. Lions
51    Chase Claypool, Steelers @ Dolphins
52    Josh Reynolds, Lions @ Cowboys
53    Darius Slayton, Giants @ Jaguars
54    Marquez Valdes-Scantling, Chiefs @ 49ers
55    Parris Campbell, Colts @ Titans
56    Nick Westbrook-Ikhine, Titans vs. Colts
57    DeAndre Carter, Chargers vs. Seahawks
58    Dyami Brown, Commanders vs. Packers
59    Olamide Zaccheaus, Falcons @ Bengals
60    Corey Davis, Jets @ Broncos
61    Braxton Berrios, Jets @ Broncos
62    Mecole Hardman, Chiefs @ 49ers
63    Tyquan Thornton, Patriots vs. Bears
64    A.J. Green, Cardinals vs. Saints
65    Greg Dortch, Cardinals vs. Saints
66    Russell Gage, Buccaneers @ Panthers
67    Jauan Jennings, 49ers vs. Chiefs
68    Shi Smith, Panthers vs. Buccaneers
69    K.J. Hamler, Broncos vs. Jets
70    Richie James Jr., Giants @ Jaguars
71    Velus Jones Jr., Bears @ Patriots
72    Mack Hollins, Raiders vs. Texans
73    Trent Sherfield, Dolphins vs. Steelers
74    Demarcus Robinson, Ravens vs. Browns
75    Nelson Agholor, Patriots vs. Bears
76    Skyy Moore, Chiefs @ 49ers
77    DeVante Parker, Patriots vs. Bears

WEEK 7 FANTASY PICKS: Sleepers | Busts | Start 'em, sit 'em

Week 7 Fantasy WR PPR Rankings

These rankings are for full-point PPR leagues

Rank    Player
1    Tyreek Hill, Dolphins vs. Steelers
2    Davante Adams, Raiders vs. Texans
3    Ja'Marr Chase, Bengals vs. Falcons
4    Amari Cooper, Browns @ Ravens
5    CeeDee Lamb, Cowboys vs. Lions
6    Tee Higgins, Bengals vs. Falcons
7    Jaylen Waddle, Dolphins vs. Steelers
8    Deebo Samuel, 49ers vs. Chiefs
9    Chris Olave, Saints @ Cardinals
10    Mike Evans, Buccaneers @ Panthers
11    Mike Williams, Chargers vs. Seahawks
12    Michael Pittman Jr., Colts @ Titans
13    DeAndre Hopkins, Cardinals vs. Saints
14    Tyler Lockett, Seahawks @ Chargers
15    Keenan Allen, Chargers vs. Seahawks
16    Diontae Johnson, Steelers @ Dolphins
17    Chris Godwin, Buccaneers @ Panthers
18    DK Metcalf, Seahawks @ Chargers
19    Brandon Aiyuk, 49ers vs. Chiefs
20    Brandin Cooks, Texans @ Raiders
21    Amon-Ra St. Brown, Lions vs. Cowboys
22    Courtland Sutton, Broncos vs. Jets
23    Allen Lazard, Packers @ Commanders
24    Rondale Moore, Cardinals vs. Saints
25    Jerry Jeudy, Broncos vs. Jets
26    Drake London, Falcons @ Bengals
27    Curtis Samuel, Commanders vs. Packers
28    Christian Kirk, Jaguars vs. Giants
29    Terry McLaurin, Commanders vs. Packers
30    Jakobi Meyers, Patriots vs. Bears
31    Michael Gallup, Cowboys vs. Lions
32    Rashod Bateman, Ravens vs. Browns
33    D.J. Moore, Panthers vs. Buccaneers
34    George Pickens, Steelers @ Dolphins
35    Alec Pierce, Colts @ Titans
36    Romeo Doubs, Packers @ Commanders
37    Robert Woods, Titans vs. Colts
38    Tyler Boyd, Bengals vs. Falcons
39    Hunter Renfrow, Raiders vs. Texans
40    JuJu Smith-Schuster, Chiefs @ 49ers
41    Donovan Peoples-Jones, Browns @ Ravens
42    Devin Duvernay, Ravens vs. Browns
43    Nico Collins, Texans @ Raiders
44    Darnell Mooney, Bears @ Patriots
45    Zay Jones, Jaguars vs. Giants
46    Wan'Dale Robinson, Giants @ Jaguars
47    Garrett Wilson, Jets @ Broncos
48    Josh Reynolds, Lions @ Cowboys
49    Marquez Callaway, Saints @ Cardinals
50    Tre'Quan Smith, Saints @ Cardinals
51    Noah Brown, Cowboys vs. Lions
52    Chase Claypool, Steelers @ Dolphins
53    DeAndre Carter, Chargers vs. Seahawks
54    Darius Slayton, Giants @ Jaguars
55    Parris Campbell, Colts @ Titans
56    Marquez Valdes-Scantling, Chiefs @ 49ers
57    Olamide Zaccheaus, Falcons @ Bengals
58    Nick Westbrook-Ikhine, Titans vs. Colts
59    Corey Davis, Jets @ Broncos
60    Braxton Berrios, Jets @ Broncos
61    Dyami Brown, Commanders vs. Packers
62    Mecole Hardman, Chiefs @ 49ers
63    Tyquan Thornton, Patriots vs. Bears
64    A.J. Green, Cardinals vs. Saints
65    Greg Dortch, Cardinals vs. Saints
66    Russell Gage, Buccaneers @ Panthers
67    Mack Hollins, Raiders vs. Texans
68    Jauan Jennings, 49ers vs. Chiefs
69    Shi Smith, Panthers vs. Buccaneers
70    K.J. Hamler, Broncos vs. Jets
71    Richie James Jr., Giants @ Jaguars
72    Demarcus Robinson, Ravens vs. Browns
73    Velus Jones Jr., Bears @ Patriots
74    Trent Sherfield, Dolphins vs. Steelers
75    Nelson Agholor, Patriots vs. Bears
76    Skyy Moore, Chiefs @ 49ers
77    DeVante Parker, Patriots vs. Bears

WEEK 7 NFL PICK ADVICE: Pick 'em/Survivor pools

Week 7 Fantasy TE Rankings (Standard)

These rankings are for non-PPR leagues

Rank    Player
1    Mark Andrews, Ravens vs. Browns
2    Travis Kelce, Chiefs @ 49ers
3    George Kittle, 49ers vs. Chiefs
4    Gerald Everett, Chargers vs. Seahawks
5    Zach Ertz, Cardinals vs. Saints
6    David Njoku, Browns @ Ravens
7    Hayden Hurst, Bengals vs. Falcons
8    Pat Freiermuth, Steelers @ Dolphins
9    T.J. Hockenson, Lions @ Cowboys
10    Kyle Pitts, Falcons @ Bengals
11    Taysom Hill, Saints @ Cardinals
12    Dalton Schultz, Cowboys vs. Lions
13    Robert Tonyan, Packers @ Commanders
14    Juwan Johnson, Saints @ Cardinals
15    Foster Moreau, Raiders vs. Texans
16    Cole Kmet, Bears @ Patriots
17    Will Dissly, Seahawks @ Chargers
18    Noah Fant, Seahawks @ Chargers
19    Greg Dulcich, Broncos vs. Jets
20    Hunter Henry, Patriots vs. Bears
21    Mike Gesicki, Dolphins vs. Steelers
22    Tyler Conklin, Jets @ Broncos
23    Evan Engram, Jaguars vs. Giants
24    Cade Otton, Buccaneers @ Panthers
25    Kylen Granson, Colts @ Titans
26    Daniel Bellinger, Giants @ Jaguars
27    John Bates, Commanders vs. Packers

Week 7 Fantasy TE PPR Rankings

These rankings are for full-point PPR leagues

Rank    Player
1    Mark Andrews, Ravens vs. Browns
2    Travis Kelce, Chiefs @ 49ers
3    George Kittle, 49ers vs. Chiefs
4    Gerald Everett, Chargers vs. Seahawks
5    Zach Ertz, Cardinals vs. Saints
6    David Njoku, Browns @ Ravens
7    Hayden Hurst, Bengals vs. Falcons
8    Pat Freiermuth, Steelers @ Dolphins
9    Kyle Pitts, Falcons @ Bengals
10    T.J. Hockenson, Lions @ Cowboys
11    Robert Tonyan, Packers @ Commanders
12    Dalton Schultz, Cowboys vs. Lions
13    Taysom Hill, Saints @ Cardinals
14    Juwan Johnson, Saints @ Cardinals
15    Foster Moreau, Raiders vs. Texans
16    Cole Kmet, Bears @ Patriots
17    Noah Fant, Seahawks @ Chargers
18    Greg Dulcich, Broncos vs. Jets
19    Will Dissly, Seahawks @ Chargers
20    Hunter Henry, Patriots vs. Bears
21    Mike Gesicki, Dolphins vs. Steelers
22    Evan Engram, Jaguars vs. Giants
23    Tyler Conklin, Jets @ Broncos
24    Cade Otton, Buccaneers @ Panthers
25    Kylen Granson, Colts @ Titans
26    Daniel Bellinger, Giants @ Jaguars
27    John Bates, Commanders vs. Packers

Week 7 Fantasy D/ST Rankings

Rank    Team
1    New England Patriots vs. Bears
2    Tampa Bay Buccaneers @ Panthers
3    Dallas Cowboys vs. Lions
4    Green Bay Packers @ Commanders
5    Denver Broncos vs. Jets
6    New York Jets @ Broncos
7    Indianapolis Colts @ Titans
8    Tennessee Titans vs. Colts
9    Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Giants
10    Arizona Cardinals vs. Saints
11    Baltimore Ravens vs. Browns
12    Chicago Bears @ Patriots
13    Miami Dolphins vs. Steelers
14    Cincinnati Bengals vs. Falcons
15    Kansas City Chiefs @ 49ers
16    Los Angeles Chargers vs. Seahawks
17    San Francisco 49ers vs. Chiefs
18    New York Giants @ Jaguars
19    Las Vegas Raiders vs. Texans
20    Houston Texans vs. Raiders
21    Carolina Panthers vs. Buccaneers
22    Atlanta Falcons @ Bengals
23    Pittsburgh Steelers @ Dolphins
24    Cleveland Browns @ Ravens
25    New Orleans Saints @ Cardinals
26    Washington Commanders vs. Packers
27    Seattle Seahawks @ Chargers
28    Detroit Lions @ Cowboys

Week 7 Fantasy Kicker Rankings

Rank    Player
1    Daniel Carlson, Raiders vs. Texans
2    Younghoe Koo, Falcons @ Bengals
3    Ryan Succop, Buccaneers @ Panthers
4    Justin Tucker, Ravens vs. Browns
5    Evan McPherson, Bengals vs. Falcons
6    Riley Patterson, Jaguars vs. Giants
7    Ka'imi Fairbairn, Texans @ Raiders
8    Brett Maher, Cowboys vs. Lions
9    Brandon McManus, Broncos vs. Jets
10    Greg Zuerlein, Jets @ Broncos
11    Chris Boswell, Steelers @ Dolphins
12    Wil Lutz, Saints @ Cardinals
13    Cade York, Browns @ Ravens
14    Mason Crosby, Packers @ Commanders
15    Graham Gano, Giants vs. Jaguars
16    Harrison Butker, Chiefs @ 49ers
17    Cairo Santos, Bears @ Patriots
18    Jason Myers, Seahawks @ Chargers
19    Michael Badgley, Lions @ Cowboys
20    Rodrigo Blankenship, Cardinals vs. Saints
21    Robbie Gould, 49ers vs. Chiefs
22    Jason Sanders, Dolphins vs. Steelers
23    Joey Slye, Commanders vs. Packers
24    Nick Folk, Patriots vs. Bears
25    Taylor Bertolet, Chargers vs. Seahawks
26    Chase McLaughlin, Colts @ Titans
27    Randy Bullock, Titans vs. Colts
28    Eddy Pineiro, Panthers vs. Buccaneers

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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.