Week 7 Game Preview: Part 2

AJ Brown's first two weeks back from a high ankle sprain have been disappointing despite being a first-round pick acquired by the Eagles this offseason. The source expressed uncertainty about how to play him given the poor on-field performance, noting his hands have been the problem rather than other aspects of his game. In Week 6, he received only 6 targets on 31 Eagles passes, a significant drop from double-digit targets in his first game back. The source characterized him as 'quickly becoming one of the most disappointing players in fantasy football' and noted the lack of deep ball connection with Drake Maye that was anticipated pre-season.

Amon-Ra St. Brown is a lineup block for the Lions-Packers game, which has the highest total of the week, indicating strong offensive potential for both teams.

The source is uncertain about Bo Nix's trajectory and expresses worry about starting him, saying 'If I start him and he struggles, then I will be so mad once again.' However, the Broncos have had the hardest schedule so far using EPA as the metric, which provides hope that if Nix gets on track, it should lead to at least starting caliber numbers going forward.

The source identifies Brian Thomas Jr. as the most obvious talented wide receiver who is hardly being used at all, suggesting significant upside if usage increases.

Brock Bowers is listed as a lineup lock for the Raiders in the Rams-Raiders matchup preview; no specific analysis or projection is provided in the transcript excerpt.

Brock Purdy has a hard playoff schedule, but the source indicates he is not a benching candidate despite the difficult matchups.

Bryce Young has the hardest playoff schedule for quarterbacks, making him a potential streaming candidate or fade in the fantasy playoffs.

The source identifies CJ Stroud as a lineup lock in the Giants–Texans matchup, indicating he is a must-start quarterback for Week 7.

The source views Caleb Williams as one of the two best young quarterbacks in the NFL, alongside Drake May, with both potentially returning the most total value over the next decade; Williams had an awesome performance in Thursday night's game.

Christian Watson is wide receiver 5 in fantasy points per game this season and is highlighted as a lineup block in the Lions-Packers game. The source describes the Packers' wide receiver duo as the best in fantasy so far this season, and notes the Lions have allowed the second most fantasy points per game to opposing wide receivers.

Christian Watson is a lineup block for the Lions-Packers game, which has the highest total of the week, indicating strong offensive potential for both teams.

CJ Daniels is a sixth-round rookie who received off-season hype but has not been active and has not played. The source suggests it would be nice to see what the Rams have in him as a potential deep-bench option if the wide receiver room is depleted.

Daniels is a sixth-round rookie who received off-season hype but has not been active or played; the source expresses interest in seeing what the team has in him, noting that if he doesn't develop, the team will likely need to shop for wide receiver help.

Colby Parkinson is the preferred tight end option in a Puka Nakua absence scenario. He was the Rams' top receiving tight end late last season into the playoffs and started this year that way. After Terrence Ferguson got hurt and Parkinson was injured, Tyler Higby was worked in more, but Parkinson has been evening out the workload; he out-targeted Higby last week. In a Puka-absence scenario, Parkinson would be a top-20 tight end.

Courtland Sutton, along with Broncos running backs and Bo Nix, should see improved production going forward as the Broncos' schedule becomes substantially easier after facing the hardest schedule so far. The source expresses hope that if you still have Sutton, things should be better going forward than they have been.

Dalton Schultz was back at practice on Thursday for the Texans, signaling his availability for Week 7 against the Giants.

Drake May was QB1 for the week and is now viewed as a top-three quarterback for the rest of the season; the source considers him the number two quarterback again, in conversation with Brock Purdy and Lamar Jackson; one of these three is expected to finish as QB2 for the remainder of the season.

In the fourth quarter alone last week with JJ McCarthy, Isaiah Likely posted 2 catches for 44 yards and a touchdown, totaling 14.4 fantasy points. The source designates him a must-start lineup lock for Week 7 against the Texans, despite cautioning that McCarthy's full-game production may not match the fourth-quarter efficiency.

JJ McCarthy faces the Texans this week, but the source highlights weeks 16 and 17 as the intriguing playoff matchups: the Lions and Cowboys in back-to-back games to conclude the fantasy football season. If McCarthy plays with confidence over the next nine to ten weeks, he becomes an intriguing stash option with two superstars at tight end and wide receiver.

The source expresses skepticism about JJ McCarthy's Week 7 ceiling against the Texans, explicitly stating 'I don't think JJ McCarthy's going to throw for like 900 yards' and noting that 'everything could not have worked out any better in that fourth quarter for us from a fantasy perspective.' The source cautions against extrapolating McCarthy's fourth-quarter performance (243 passing yards, 1 TD, 1 INT, 28 rushing yards) to a full game, citing his disappointing Minnesota tenure and prior overestimation of his schedule matchups.

Jahmyr Gibbs is a lineup block for the Lions-Packers game, which has the highest total of the week, indicating strong offensive potential for both teams.

In three healthy games this season, Jalen Coker ranks as wide receiver three in fantasy points per game and wide receiver four in targets per game. The source projects him as a top-15 wide receiver for the week and states: 'Tedrow McMillan and Jalen Coker are both awesome.' The Panthers' implied total is 44.5 points, and the source is 'in on both of them' as top-15 receivers.

Jamison Williams is not included in the Lions-Packers lineup blocks despite the game's high total and strong matchup opportunities for other Lions receivers, due to the up and down nature of his usage and production.

Jared Goff is identified as the probable starter leading teams to the semifinals and finals, implying he is the baseline quarterback most fantasy managers would have rostered heading into weeks 16 and 17.

Jared Goff is QB2 in fantasy points per game this season; the source highlights him as a lineup block in the Lions-Packers game, which has the highest total of the week.

Jared Goff is a lineup block for the Lions-Packers game, which has the highest total of the week, indicating strong offensive potential for both teams.

Jaden Daniels has the third hardest playoff schedule for quarterbacks, creating potential streaming opportunities if managers have other options.

Waddle is wide receiver 47 in points per game across six games played this season, with only two games exceeding 6.5 fantasy points (WR9 and WR25 in those contests); every other game he finishes outside the top 55 at the position. Against Arizona, which allows the sixth-fewest completions to wide receivers but the second-most touchdowns, Waddle offers limited appeal: he is not a big touchdown maker in his offense and the matchup provides mid-pack yards allowed. The source expresses no excitement about Waddle's fantasy prospects despite acknowledging his talent.

Arizona has allowed the sixth fewest completions to wide receivers but the second most touchdowns; Waddle is not really a big touchdown maker in this offense, and mid-packed in yards allowed. The source characterizes this week as a dart throw despite knowing Waddle is talented at football.

Waddle has been one of the bigger disappointments this season; the source is nervous it may never get on track. However, the Broncos' schedule is substantially easier going forward, with the fantasy playoffs featuring the Raiders, Bills, and Patriots. The next four weeks are tougher, but if Bo Nix gets on track, Waddle should produce at least starting caliber numbers. The source is okay benching him this week if you have a better option, hoping things improve.

The source recommends Warren as a running back play over DeAndre Swift for Week 7 because the Saints have allowed the most fantasy points to running backs this season, making Warren an attractive matchup-based pivot.

Multiple teams have reportedly called the Colts about trading for Jonathan Taylor; the source plans to discuss the best landing spots for him and other trade candidates next week.

Jordan Love is QB15 in fantasy points per game; however, quarterbacks versus Detroit have scored an average of 27.4 points this year (QB1 pace), making this a strong matchup despite Love's season-long ranking.

Jordan Love is a lineup block for the Lions-Packers game, which has the highest total of the week, indicating strong offensive potential for both teams.

Josh Jacobs is ranked RB17 and is the clearly best running back for the Packers; the source expects him to comfortably receive double-digit carries on Sunday. While the Packers' running game has been anemic due to offensive line and running back talent issues, the source projects Jacobs will ramp up usage and become RB7 within three weeks, assuming no further discipline. This week there is some hesitation to start him due to his six-week absence, but he is ranked inside the top 20 unlike Zach Charbonnet because Jacobs is not returning from injury.

Kyler Murray has the easiest playoff schedule for quarterbacks; the source notes his old team, the Vikings, is part of that favorable playoff matchup slate.

Kyron Williams is listed as a lineup lock for the Rams in the Rams-Raiders matchup preview; no specific analysis or projection is provided in the transcript excerpt.

Lamar Jackson was limited at practice rather than listed as DNP, which is a positive sign; the Ravens posted video of him on social media, suggesting the team believes there's a real chance he plays Sunday; the source has put him back in projections and suspects he'll play.

Matthew Golden is a lineup block for the Lions-Packers game, which has the highest total of the week, indicating strong offensive potential for both teams.

Matthew Golden is wide receiver 14 in fantasy points per game this season and is highlighted as a lineup block in the Lions-Packers game. The source notes the Lions have allowed the second most fantasy points per game to opposing wide receivers, making this an excellent matchup opportunity.

Golden is highlighted as a receiver play against the Lions, who have allowed the second-most fantasy points to receivers this season, making him an attractive Week 7 matchup.

Matthew Stafford is listed as a lineup lock for the Rams in the Rams-Raiders matchup preview; no specific analysis or projection is provided in the transcript excerpt.

The source expresses confidence in Matthew Stafford and the Rams offense, stating 'Matthew Stafford gets it done' and backing the Rams to win against the Raiders despite being 2–4 or 2–5. The source believes the team is 'too good to be two and four' and expects them to win.

After two strong games with 30 targets, 18 catches, 184 yards and a touchdown, Wilson has regressed to seven targets across his other four games, posting under eight fantasy points in both contests since Marvin Harrison Jr. was traded. The source attributes this decline partly to defensive respect for Harrison opening coverage for Wilson, but notes Wilson remains top-eight at wide receiver in snaps, routes, target share, targets, end zone targets, and air yards—all key boxes for a WR3. The source ranks Wilson 24–25 at the position and is starting him, though seeking more consistency down the stretch.

Najee Harris is no longer a Giant, which simplifies the Giants backfield and reduces the number of running back options to consider for fantasy purposes.

The source identifies Nico Collins as a lineup lock in the Giants–Texans matchup, indicating he is a must-start receiver for Week 7.

Patrick Mahomes has the fourth hardest playoff schedule for quarterbacks, presenting potential streaming or fade considerations in the fantasy playoffs.

Rams wide receiver left practice early with a calf injury; Ian Rappaport reported it does not sound like a significant injury, but his availability for Sunday remains uncertain. If Puka plays, he is a must-start in 10-team leagues and a flex play in 12-team or larger leagues. If he sits, the Rams wide receiver room becomes unreliable for league starters.

Puka Nakua is listed as a lineup lock for the Rams in the Rams-Raiders matchup preview; the source notes that Nakua was discussed at the top of the show, indicating prior analysis.

Puka Nakua's status for the Rams–Raiders game is uncertain; the source discusses a hypothetical scenario in which Nakua plays, but does not confirm his availability. The source states it would not change the Rams pick either way.

Ramondre Stevenson scored a 48-yard touchdown catch on a desperation end-of-half play when the Patriots, facing a 48-yard distance with a struggling offensive line, opted to dump it off rather than attempt a field goal or hail mary. The play generated 11.8 fantasy points and was described as a 'house call' that could swing weekly matchups; however, this was characterized as fortunate circumstance rather than sustainable offensive role.

Ramondre Stevenson benefited from good luck on an end-of-half play during Thursday night's game, contributing to strong fantasy performance.

Sam LaPorta is a lineup block for the Lions-Packers game, which has the highest total of the week, indicating strong offensive potential for both teams.

Sam Laporta is tight end 4 in fantasy points per game this season and is highlighted as a lineup block in the Lions-Packers game with the highest total of the week.

Savion Williams, a third-round pick last year who was not heavily used, set career highs last week in usage, targets, and snap share. The source is watching him as a potential breakout candidate in the Lions-Packers game.

Set career highs last week in usage, targets, and snap share in his first game back off IR; the source is curious to see if he settles into the slot role (Jaden Reed, Randall Cobb-type underneath role) in the Green Bay Packers offense, which is described as a good offense.

Terrence Ferguson got hurt, opening up more tight end opportunities for Tyler Higby and Colby Parkinson in the Rams offense.

Tucker Kraft is a lineup block for the Lions-Packers game, which has the highest total of the week, indicating strong offensive potential for both teams.

Tucker Craft is tight end 16 in fantasy points per game this season; however, tight end 1s against the Detroit Lions are averaging 17.7 points, which would easily be the number one tight end in fantasy football, making this an excellent matchup despite Craft's season-long ranking.

Craft is recommended as a tight end play against the Lions, who have allowed the most fantasy points to tight ends this season, providing a strong Week 7 matchup advantage.

Tyrone Tracy is expected to share backfield work with Cam Scadaboo for the Giants this weekend against the Texans, but the source expresses difficulty feeling confident starting either player.

Listed as a lineup block in a great Sunday Night Football matchup between the Seahawks and Kansas City Chiefs; the source highlights him as a key player to target in this game.

Zach Charbonnet is ranked outside the top 20 running backs, in contrast to Josh Jacobs who is ranked RB17. The source distinguishes Charbonnet's situation because he is coming back from injury, whereas Jacobs is not, making Jacobs a more reliable option despite both being returning players.