Week 7 Flex Rankings & Tiers (WR, RB, TE)

Should be started before Jordan Mason in Week 7. Aaron Jones has been the lead back, has been playing well, and has had considerable volume. The source explicitly recommends prioritizing Jones over Mason despite Mason's return to play.

Flock Fantasy is starting Alvin Kamara this week but regrets the decision, believing he should have pivoted to Bam Knight or Kendra Miller earlier in the week when available on waivers. While Kamara had two good games as the starting running back, the source is skeptical this production can be banked on going forward, noting he was blinded by Kamara's recent touchdown.

Ashton Jeanty has had a phenomenal role as a receiver; there has been only one game in which he has not had six targets. This should be a pretty high-scoring game environment against the Los Angeles Rams. The source notes efficiency is really bad due to injuries, but you have to start him anyway.

Expected to split carries with Tyler Alier for the Atlanta Falcons; Flock Fantasy recommends avoiding him due to unclear carry distribution and role definition.

If Breece Hall misses, Allen becomes the Jets' starting running back with the team as 4.5-point favorites. The source indicates you must play the Jets' starting running back regardless of who it is.

Bucky Irving is completely off the injury report. The source is not concerned about his matchup against the Carolina Panthers and recommends playing him.

Tate has great target volume but plays in a very bad offense; he is dominating target volume in what projects to be the lowest scoring game environment of the week, making him a preferred option despite offensive limitations.

Chase Brown should still be started despite Sami Perine seeing some usage before the bye week. The source would be more excited about Brown if Lamar Jackson were to miss, as that would favor the Bengals and allow them to run the ball more in the second half.

Godwin becomes playable with Mike Evans out and Baker Mayfield returning; the source was excited enough to attempt a trade for him to start this week.

Chris Olave has fallen off compared to prior performance, averaging 6.5 targets per game over the past two weeks. Week 5 was a horrible matchup against Minnesota; Week 6 against the Giants was a blowout. This should be a close game in Paris, and Jordan Tyson is not yet back in the offense.

Christian Kirk is an option with Debo Samuel and Mike Evans out, but Flock Fantasy has little faith in him. Kirk's last 20-point fantasy game was 2023 week two; his last multi-20-point season was 2022. He averaged 4.5 fantasy points per game in Houston last year and 8.8 in Jacksonville the year prior, and he is in his fourth NFL offense. The source acknowledges he could pop off but would not personally trust him.

Christian Watson is available in the B tier. The Packers-Lions game is supposed to be super high-scoring with an over/under of almost 54 points, making it the highest-scoring game of the week. The source wants to start everybody you can in it.

With no Jonathan Brooks, Chuba Hubbard has been unbelievable; this past week he played 94% of snaps and had 30 opportunities. It is incredibly difficult to find a running back with this usage in a good offense in a game environment where his team is favored; the source projects Chuba will absolutely crush.

Loveland was ranked way too low and should move up significantly in future rankings, likely above Sam Laporte and Isaiah Likely, given the improved situation with no Cole Kmet competing for targets.

Did not practice heading into Week 7, making him difficult to rank due to uncertainty around both his status and DeVonta Smith's status. If Smith misses the game, Goedert's value increases significantly and he should be bumped up in rankings.

Doesn't see a ton of target volume consistently and is in a bad offense in what projects to be the lowest scoring game of the week. While Boston has a valid argument to be offensive rookie of the year, the source is not excited about him in this setup due to the poor offensive environment and limited volume.

DeVonta Smith is questionable for Week 7 after missing practice on Friday. There is a strong chance he will miss the Monday night game.

Metcalf is currently averaging 8.7 targets per game, a career high. With the departure of Roman Wilson and Michael Pittman Jr., the offense will continue to pepper Metcalf with targets, making him a strong play despite appearing gross on the surface.

With Saquon Barkley ruled out, Wilson becomes the clear play at running back for the Eagles. The source says not to overthink it and just play Emanuel Wilson.

Garrett Wilson is an absolute jam as a wide receiver with tremendous target volume. He has averaged eight targets per game this season, which he has done every single year of his NFL career. The source recommends continuing to start him.

George Kittle is placed in the D tier and is expected to go 'absolutely nuclear' with no Mike Evans and no Debo Samuel available. This absence of competing pass-catchers should significantly boost Kittle's target volume and production.

Has been underperforming and faces the lowest scoring game environment of the week; averaging only 4 targets per game over the past three contests, limiting upside.

While Likely is a jam play at tight end, the source is worried about the game environment with the Giants as 10.5-point favorites and JJ McCarthy under center, which reduces scoring potential.

While usage has been good as of late, Jonah Coleman may play in Week 7. If Coleman plays, expectations for Dobbins need to be lowered a decent amount due to the potential for a reduced role in a committee situation.

Jaylen Coker is ranked at 34 and looks legitimate. He is averaging double-digit targets per game in games he plays fully, making him a must-play with this level of target volume.

Williams has posted back-to-back games with over 15 fantasy points; the source owns him and expects a potential breakout similar to his 2025 pattern of starting slow then accelerating after the bye week, with this matchup offering a good opportunity.

Waddle is in a beautiful matchup. With Roman Wilson and Michael Pittman Jr. gone, he will be peppered with targets in an easy situation to play.

Jaylen Warren is in a phenomenal matchup playing against the New Orleans Saints, who have the worst defense in the NFL when it comes to allowing points to the running back position. The Saints have allowed 29.7 points per game to opposing running backs and are averaging plus seven points above average when schedule-adjusted. The source calls Warren a jam even with Rico Dattle seeing a little more usage.

Jonathan Taylor has the toughest matchup of any running back this week. The Minnesota Vikings on average allow 7.2 fewer points per game to opposing running backs than the average matchup. The source loves the guy and says he's typically ranked way higher, but this is the toughest matchup you can possibly ask for.

Ranked 76th in flex rankings with minimal excitement from the source. When playing without Justin Jefferson, Addison had only 9.1 fantasy points on 6 targets, showing limited upside even with increased opportunity.

Will play in Week 7 but should be started after Aaron Jones. Mason could come in and be the starting running back, creating uncertainty about his role and usage going forward. The source ranks him below Jones despite his potential to reclaim the starting role.

Josh Jacobs is in a really good setup coming back in his first game. The Detroit Lions have the second-worst defense in the NFL when it comes to allowing points to running backs, creating a beautiful matchup for his return.

Scored multiple touchdowns last week but target volume is not consistently there, limiting his reliability as a fantasy option despite recent production.

Flock Fantasy had Burden ranked way too low, and Road Stevenson also ranked him too low, suggesting Burden offers value at his current ranking.

A significant target hog in a poor Miami offense, described as a poor man's version of Cardell Tate and Michael Wilson. Coming out of the bye week, Miami rookie wide receivers may see increased work, suggesting Washington could see more opportunity.

Waiver wire consideration, but Flock Fantasy would only play him if Lamar Jackson is confirmed healthy and playing; his viability is entirely dependent on Jackson's status.

Matthew Golden is placed in the B tier for Week 7. The Packers-Lions game is the highest-scoring game of the week with an over-under of almost 54 points, making it ideal to start all pass-catchers seeing target volume.

Wilson will likely be started despite a tough matchup against Denver; the Arizona Cardinals project to score fewer than 20 points, but Wilson maintains consistent target volume that makes him a necessary play.

Enticing option if Adonai Mitchell does not play; however, if Mitchell is healthy and plays, expectations for Omar Cooper should be lowered dramatically due to reduced role.

As of Friday night, Puka Nakua is a game-time decision. The Los Angeles Rams play at 4:00 p.m. Eastern on Sunday, creating a timing risk for fantasy managers who may need to pivot to alternatives if clarity isn't available before lineup lock.

In three games as Miami's primary running back, Mostert has only five total targets and 14 total receiving yards, averaging fewer than five receiving yards per game. He's a touchdown-dependent running back in an offense that projects to be one of the worst this week.

Impossible to play in Week 7 despite a decent matchup against Arizona. If Jonah Coleman plays, Harvey will be part of a three-man running back committee, creating too much uncertainty. Similar situation to JK Dobbins with unclear role definition.

LaPorta is a jam play at tight end regardless of matchup; the source recommends starting him.

Saquon Barkley is averaging 5.8 fantasy points per game and is in one of the worst offenses in the NFL, but he has one of the best matchups available. The Dallas Cowboys are the third-easiest matchup for opposing running backs when schedule-adjusted. Barkley is in his first week back with only one other running back on the roster, and the Eagles project to score 3.5 more points than the Giants.

Had 13 targets and was TE1 last week against Miami, but expectations should be lowered for Week 7 with healthy Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison returning to the Vikings offense. The source is starting him but with reduced confidence due to the return of competing pass-catchers.

Tee Higgins has a questionable floor but extremely high ceiling when he and Joe Burrow are both fully healthy. Playing in Baltimore against Lamar Jackson should create a high-scoring game environment, boosting ceiling potential.

Offers big spike week potential in Week 7. Positioned as a player with upside for explosive performances.

Higbee is a difficult ranking; the source would be more optimistic about Los Angeles Rams tight ends than wide receivers. If Puka Nakua misses, Higbee would move up to tier with Sam Laporte and Isaiah Likely due to the improved offensive outlook.

Tyrone Tracy is ranked very low due to an unclear backfield split with Cam Scataboo. The Giants are projected to be the worst offense in the league and face the largest spread of any game this week, making it a disaster situation to avoid.

Woody Marks has logged back-to-back weeks with at least 75% of snaps with David Montgomery ruled out. The Houston Texans are the largest favorites of any team in the NFL this week, creating a strong setup for heavy rushing volume.

Was ranked higher last week with Rashee Rice out, but faces a very tough setup against the Seattle Seahawks in Week 7. Kansas City projects to score only two more points than Tennessee; the game over-under is 42.5–43 points with Seattle favored, creating a much worse offensive environment than typical. There's also a chance Kansas City leans heavy on the run to boost Kenneth Walker's revenge game, which would further limit Worthy's opportunities.

Zay Flowers is in your lineup regardless of Lamar Jackson's status. If Lamar plays, the Ravens are favored and Flowers will be arguably a top 10 wide receiver; if Tyler Huntley starts, Flowers will be a high-end wide receiver. Lamar's status has fluctuated in prediction markets from 57% win probability (before injury) to 50/50 after a high ankle sprain was reported.