Fantasy Football Start ‘Em Sit ‘Em Week 7

Fantasy Football Start ‘Em Sit ‘Em Week 7

With all our adversity, this 2024 season is humming along. We’re approaching the season’s mid-point, and getting these wins is crucial. Our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em Sit ‘Em Week 7 will help you find the optimal starts and sits to consider.

Subsequently, our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em Sit ‘Em Week 7 will help you navigate that turbulence to pick a winning lineup this week. Additionally, FullTime Fantasy has some of the top tools of the trade and accurate rankings.

Quarterbacks 

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Sam Darnold (Minnesota Vikings) vs. Detroit

Sam Darnold came out of the gates on fire this season, ranking fourth in fantasy points among quarterbacks through the first four weeks. However, he stumbled in Week 5 against a tough New York Jets secondary before the Vikings hit their bye.  The Lions, Minnesota’s Week 7 opponent, use zone coverage at one of the highest rates in the league, which could spell trouble as Darnold has struggled with zone. With the Vikings favored by only 2.5 points, we might see Darnold needing to air it out frequently. I see a bounce back with a heavy dose of Justin Jefferson.

Anthony Richardson (Indianapolis Colts) vs. Miami

All signs point to Anthony Richardson making his return in Week 7, and if he’s on your roster, it would take an elite option to justify sitting him. The young quarterback has enormous potential. In his first four NFL appearances, he was averaging over 25 fantasy points per game. Even though he’s battled injuries and had some recent struggles, his dual-threat ability as both a passer and runner keeps his upside intact. Facing the Dolphins may not look like the most favorable matchup on paper, but Miami’s defense isn’t a brick wall by any means. If you have Richardson, it’s worth taking the risk.

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Kyler Murray (Arizona Cardinals) vs. L.A. Chargers

Kyler Murray has had a tough season, managing fewer than 16.8 fantasy points in four of six games. He’s becoming hard to trust in single-QB leagues. Heading into Week 7 against the Chargers, Murray might also be without top target Marvin Harrison Jr., who’s dealing with a concussion. The Chargers have been stingy against quarterbacks, allowing only two to score more than 15 fantasy points all season. If Harrison can’t suit up, Murray is best left in Superflex or two-QB leagues this week.

Justin Herbert (LA Chargers) vs. Arizona

Justin Herbert’s fantasy value has been frustratingly low this season, which is why he continues to land in the “Sit” category. His season-high of 13.7 fantasy points came in Week 6, but it’s been a struggle, with Herbert only surpassing 180 passing yards for the first time last week. The offense simply doesn’t lean on him enough, and with just six passing touchdowns in five games, the upside isn’t there. He’s better left on the bench unless you’re desperate.

Running Backs

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Tank Bigsby (Jacksonville Jaguars) vs. New England (in London)

With Travis Etienne dealing with a hamstring issue and unlikely to suit up for Week 7 in London, Tank Bigsby is stepping into the spotlight as a must-start RB2. The Patriots have allowed six running backs to rack up at least 14.1 PPR points this season, and five backs have managed to gain 77 or more total yards against New England over their last three outings. Bigsby will share the backfield with D’Ernest Johnson, who could be considered a flex play, but Bigsby is primed to handle 15+ touches. That workload should yield a strong fantasy performance across all formats.

Chase Brown (Cincinnati Bengals) at Cleveland

Chase Brown is quickly emerging as the Bengals’ lead back. Last week marked the first time he led the team in early-down snaps, and he’s put up impressive numbers recently, with 179 yards and three touchdowns on 37 carries over the last three games. The Bengals are slated to face the Browns, a team allowing 4.7 yards per carry, which ranks among the worst in the league. With Cincinnati favored by 6.5 points, expect them to lean on the run, and Brown could deliver big numbers.

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Zack Moss (Cincinnati Bengals) at Cleveland

Zack Moss started the season with steady volume, seeing 9-15 carries per game, but over the last two weeks, he’s seen his workload shrink to just 15 carries for 37 yards. Chase Brown is cutting into his touches, and Moss’s lack of efficiency isn’t helping his case. While the matchup against the Browns isn’t bad, the limited workload makes it hard to trust him in Week 7.

James Conner (Arizona Cardinals) vs. LA Chargers

James Conner’s status for Week 7 is in question after suffering an ankle injury in Week 6. Even if he’s active, this matchup against the Chargers could be problematic. L.A. has given up just one rushing touchdown to running backs this season, and if Marvin Harrison Jr. (concussion) is sidelined, the Chargers’ defense will likely focus on shutting down Conner. He’s a risky RB2 at best this week.

Wide Receivers

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Diontae Johnson (Carolina Panthers) at Washington

Diontae Johnson has been thriving with Andy Dalton under center, averaging 11 targets, 77 receiving yards, and a hefty 18 FPPG over the last four games. He’s found the end zone three times in that span and leads the league with eight end-zone targets since the QB switch. Now, he faces a Commanders defense that has given up five 20+ fantasy point performances to wide receivers in six games. Washington has also allowed the sixth-most yards and the most touchdowns to receivers, making Johnson a must-start in Week 7.

JuJu Smith-Schuster (Kansas City Cheifs) at San Francisco

JuJu Smith-Schuster had a standout performance in Week 5 against the Saints, catching seven of eight targets for 130 yards, and now he’ll take on the 49ers fresh off the bye. San Francisco has been vulnerable to receivers this season, allowing six wideouts to notch at least 12.8 PPR points. With Patrick Mahomes likely relying heavily on both Smith-Schuster and Travis Kelce in this matchup, JuJu is locked in as a solid WR2 in all leagues.

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George Pickens (Pittsburgh Steelers) vs. NY Jets

George Pickens has seen plenty of targets, but they haven’t translated into consistent fantasy production. He’s cracked 11 fantasy points just twice in six games and has been held to under nine points in his last two outings. While Justin Fields has struggled, Russell Wilson may get the nod as the starter this week, which could help Pickens. However, with the Jets’ elite secondary, and Pickens frequently running routes into Sauce Gardner’s coverage, he’s best avoided in Week 7.

Calvin Ridley (Tennessee Titans) at Buffalo

Calvin Ridley has been a disappointment, with one game over 8.0 PPR points all season. He vented frustrations about his role last week, but it didn’t help as he was targeted eight times and failed to record a catch. Will Levis’ poor quarterback play has been part of the issue, but Ridley hasn’t been performing well either. Heading into a tough matchup with the Bills, it’s hard to trust Ridley, even in deeper leagues.

Tight Ends

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David Njoku (Cleveland Browns) vs. Cincinnati

David Njoku has been working his way back from injury, but Week 6 was his first time logging more than 50% of Cleveland’s offensive snaps. He caught five of seven targets for 31 yards in that game and seems ready to take on a larger role moving forward. The Bengals have had mixed success against tight ends this season, from shutting down Travis Kelce to getting torched by the Ravens’ TEs for 132 yards and three scores. The Browns are 6.5-point underdogs, which could lead to a pass-heavy game script, making Njoku a volume-driven play.

Cade Otton (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) vs. Baltimore

Cade Otton has quietly become a steady contributor, averaging seven targets and 9.5 FPPG over the last month. While his ceiling isn’t sky-high, he offers a solid floor, which is more than many tight ends can claim. The Ravens have allowed the fifth-most fantasy points to tight ends this season, so Otton is worth considering as a streaming option.

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