First Class Fantasy - Week 7 Fantasy Football Rankings & Tiers 2026 I QB RB WR & TE Start Sit Advice

Identified as having a get-right opportunity in the high-scoring shootout between Chicago and New England (over/under 50.5); Coach Retzlaff expects this to be a turnaround game for the Eagles receiver.

Rodgers at Saints ranked QB22; speaker indicates he's 'getting whelmed' in this tier of rankings, suggesting a neutral or slightly negative view of the matchup.

Ranked 20th among tight ends for Week 7 with a great matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs.

Ranked lower as middling RB2; source questions whether team will bench or rest him for health reasons, suggesting uncertainty around his workload and ceiling this week.

Potentially returning this week for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers; Coach Retzlaff notes uncertainty about his return but maintains a high ranking for Bryce Young regardless.

Baker Mayfield, if he returns and is on track, is ranked 18th in QB rankings but could be higher, closer to QB1 range at the Carolina Panthers due to a great matchup. His return would create a healthy ecosystem game.

Bo Nix is ranked 17th in QB rankings at the Cardinals (29th vs QB position). Speaker is bullish on this matchup, stating 'if not now, when?' and loves the Broncos to get right at the Cardinals this week, suggesting this is an ideal spot to play him.

Ranked 12th overall against Dolphins; source highlights great matchup, though notes Breece Hall's potential return could create a timeshare and cap ceiling; despite uncertainty, Allen's strong recent production warrants high ranking.

Could return this week but status is uncertain and being monitored; if he returns, source expects a committee approach with Braylon Allen due to Allen's strong recent production, which would frustrate Breece Hall managers seeking a full workload.

Mistakenly included in the Week 7 tight end rankings but is currently on a bye week.

Mentioned as part of the Raiders tight end/receiver utility group alongside Michael Mayer and AJ Barner, indicating he is a receiving option in the Raiders offense with limited receiver depth.

Ranked QB1 this week against Atlanta Falcons, who rank 21st vs. the quarterback position; Coach Retzlaff identifies Purdy as an early MVP candidate and top-tier play for the week.

Identified as another MVP candidate; Coach Retzlaff loves what he's doing and notes he's been super valuable to the Panthers; ranked QB10 this week against Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who rank 10th vs. the quarterback position; not scared of the matchup despite Baker Mayfield potentially returning.

Bryce Young is an MVP candidate with high ranking; described as super valuable to the Panthers with strong projection despite Baker Mayfield's potential return to Tampa Bay. Ranked 11th overall in QB rankings for a healthy ecosystem matchup.

Ranked 15th overall with great matchup against Carolina Panthers' weak run defense.

Ranked as a top-five play this week against New York Giants, who rank 26th vs. the quarterback position; benefits from flush weapons ecosystem including Marvin Harrison Jr., Jalen Noels in the slot, and Tank Dell back in the slot role; Coach Retzlaff loves the entire offensive ecosystem.

Mentioned as a potential MVP candidate as he comes back and turns things around for the Bears; ranked QB3/4 this week in a shootout matchup against New England with over/under 50.5; also noted as a top-tier Dynasty option right behind Josh Allen in Superflex rankings.

Ranked QB21; speaker says 'don't love that,' indicating skepticism about the ranking or matchup.

Coming off bye week; source expects strong performance this week despite fantasy managers being frustrated with him, noting his historical pattern of struggling then going on runs; expects him to crush this week.

McCaffrey ranked RB4 in same game play as B.J. Robinson versus 49ers; implied positive outlook in high-total game.

Ranked 13th overall; source admits to fading him earlier in the season and taking an L on that decision, as Hubbard has crushed it; ranked high despite facing Tampa Bay's 3rd-ranked run defense.

Ranked 10th among tight ends for Week 7 despite a tough matchup; expected to trend upward in rankings on a weekly basis. The source attributes his recent underperformance to backup quarterback play (Week 2 rain game and Caleb Williams injury), but expects continued improvement now that Caleb has returned in favorable conditions (good weather, indoor environment against Falcons) and performed well.

Ranked 10th overall for Thursday night football; source expects a high-scoring shootout between Patriots and Bears that will open up the passing game and create scoring opportunities.

Ranked QB6 this week at Philadelphia; Coach Retzlaff notes the only thing that could get in the way is any kind of runback ability on the other side, because it's no Jalen Hurts anymore, which hurts the outlook.

Ranked 17th among tight ends for Week 7, but facing uncertainty due to potential quarterback changes (Tanner McKee or unknown replacement). Normally Goedert would rank higher as a safety blanket for the quarterback, but Jalen Hurts' recent lock-in on Goedert makes the situation difficult to project with a backup quarterback.

Ranked 13th among tight ends for Week 7, but facing significant role volatility. The source notes that Schultz no longer has a tight end one opportunity (first or second in pecking order) due to competing weapons: Marvin Harrison Jr., Jalen Noel performing well, and Tank Dell returning. This represents a major downgrade from his previous 14-target game, making his target volume unpredictable going forward.

Ranked QB24 at Vikings defense; speaker notes the stark contrast to a year ago when Jones faced the Colts and it was 'like the greatest show on turf, like the Rams back in the day,' but now the outlook is 'so bearish.' Vikings defense is a significant downgrade matchup.

Ranked RB5; speaker says he's 'safely at five' and will 'crush and do well.' Would be better with Lamar Jackson, but speaker is confident in Henry's performance.

Watson at Titans ranked QB20, but speaker believes the matchup for receivers is very good and could result in better than QB20 outcome; however, given Watson's hit-or-miss performance pattern, speaker feels safer and more comfortable ranking him at QB20.

Ranked QB3/4 this week in a shootout matchup against Chicago with over/under 50.5; Coach Retzlaff frames this as a get-right opportunity for Drake May; also noted as a top-tier Dynasty option right behind Josh Allen in Superflex rankings.

Geno Smith is ranked 25th but bullish outlook against Dolphins (25th vs QB position). Has strong weapons including Kenyon Sadiq, Omar Cooper, and potentially A.D. Mitchell returning, creating upside. Jets ecosystem positioned for future fantasy appeal comparable to Philadelphia Eagles.

Ranked 9th among tight ends for Week 7; positioned as a potential breakout play against the Tennessee Titans, with the reasoning that "somebody's bound to go off for the Browns" this week.

Mentioned in the tight end rankings for Week 7 but no specific ranking or analysis provided.

J.J. McCarthy is ranked against Houston (23rd vs QB position) with a very good showing last week. Positioned as a solid option with upside, though worst-case scenario involves fallback to Jameis Winston.

McCarthy had a very good showing last week; worst case scenario he falters and falls back to Jameis Winston. Ranked as QB2 for the week; speaker needs one more week to see McCarthy's performance again before confidently starting him, but views the matchup favorably.

Jacoby Brissett is ranked 15th in QB rankings against Denver Broncos (13th vs QB position). Ranking may be slightly high, but he's had a good run and is a solid QB2 projection.

Ranked 16th among tight ends for Week 7.

Speaker is firing up Neighbors (Hyatt) with confidence this week; views the Giants' QB situation (J.J. McCarthy or Jameis Winston) as good for Neighbors' fantasy prospects.

Jameis Winston is positioned as a fallback option if J.J. McCarthy falters with the Giants, suggesting he remains in the backup role.

Jared Goff is a top 12 QB1 play with opportunity on the other side of a high total game in a dome environment against Green Bay. Part of a strong fantasy slate with Gibbs, Laporta, and Amon Rossane Brown all in top half of their positions.

Ranked RB8 at Philadelphia; Eagles are 16th versus running back position ('mid'), but speaker likes what the Cowboys can do this week and sees cracks in the Eagles' defense.

Ranked RB8 against Philadelphia's 16th-ranked run defense; source describes the matchup as mid and notes the Eagles are showing cracks, suggesting limited upside despite the ranking.

Speaker describes Warren as 'a sight for sore eyes,' indicating positive sentiment. Warren is being discussed in context of the running back rankings, suggesting he's in consideration for a strong week.

Ranked RB9 after opportunity share has shifted significantly in his favor despite Rico Dattle's return; source is bullish on his PPR upside against Saints' 32nd-ranked run defense, expecting him to produce across multiple facets of the game regardless of game script.

Out another week due to ankle injury sustained in preseason; his absence solidifies Tyler Allgeier's lead role in the Falcons backfield.

Ranked QB9 this week off the bye week at Baltimore; Coach Retzlaff notes uncertainty about whether Lamar plays and mentions monitoring Lamar status; also recommends getting Bengals defense as a good play defensively.

Ranked RB7; would normally be higher but faces Minnesota Vikings defense, which can hold him down. Speaker thinks Taylor can get a 20-point game but it might take 'almost everything, all his superpowers to get through.'

Ranked RB7 in Week 7 rankings against Philadelphia's 16th-ranked run defense; described as mid matchup for the running back position, though the source notes the Eagles are showing cracks.

Ranked QB7 this week at Detroit, who rank 32nd vs. the quarterback position; great weather game with over/under 52.5; Lions favored by 3; Coach Retzlaff expects totals in the 20s for both teams and loves the environment; notes Josh Jacobs is back but still likes Jordan Love this week.

Identified as one of the top quarterback options this week alongside Brock Purdy and Trevor Lawrence; part of Coach Retzlaff's elite tier of quarterbacks to target.

Returns this week for the Lions; Coach Retzlaff notes his return but still likes Jordan Love's outlook for the week.

Returning to Lions after injury; ranked as middling RB2 in first week back; source notes it would not be surprising if he were an RB1 in his first week back, emphasizing how good Jacobs is despite the conservative ranking to account for rust.

Identified as the one non-position player who could win Offensive Player of the Year (OPOY); Coach Retzlaff emphasizes that running backs are undervalued in MVP/OPOY discussions.

Ranked RB1 at Seattle, 20th versus running back position; speaker has been 'absolutely bullish on Kenneth Walker.' Walker scored two touchdowns last week (one early, one later), boosting speaker's survivor touchdown contest. Strong performance and bullish outlook.

Kenyon Sadiq is positioned as a potential weapon for Geno Smith and the Jets, part of the team's improved offensive ecosystem with strong weapons.

Ranked 25th among tight ends for Week 7. The source loves Sadiq's matchup but notes there is volatility due to uncertainty about which Jets receiver will get the targets, which also signals that Gino Smith is a great play this week.

Kirk Cousins is ranked 13th in QB rankings against the Rams in a healthy environment. Positioned as a solid mid-tier QB option.

The source wishes Pitts could be ranked higher but notes that his production is too unpredictable to justify a higher ranking.

Positioned for a get-right matchup against the Indianapolis Colts after the bye week; Coach Retzlaff loves this matchup and notes the Vikings are 5-0 but not because of their offense; emphasizes Kyler Murray and their assortment of weapons will get right off the bye week.

Ranked RB6 at Raiders; speaker has been 'the biggest hater, fader, and doubter on Kyren Williams,' but this is a great matchup and speaker thinks 'he'll absolutely get right.' Positive turnaround expected.

Mark Andrews (Likely) is positioned as a confident play with J.J. McCarthy's strong showing, suggesting good outlook for the tight end position with the Giants.

Ranked 24th among tight ends for Week 7.

Part of CJ Stroud's flush weapons ecosystem for the Texans; Coach Retzlaff highlights him as a key weapon in the offense against the Giants.

Ranked QB2 this week against Las Vegas Raiders; Coach Retzlaff calls him an excellent play with a conventional good weather matchup; emphasizes strong outlook for Stafford and the Rams in that environment.

Matthew Stafford is ranked 2nd overall in QB rankings, positioned as a top-tier QB1 play.

Ranked 19th among tight ends for Week 7. The source notes that the tight end position becomes unpredictable at this tier, but Mayer has utility in the Raiders offense given limited receiver depth.

Ranked QB25 versus 49ers; despite liking the 49ers defense, speaker loves what Michael Pennix can offer in the dome environment, suggesting upside in this matchup.

Ranked 19th overall against Jets' 19th-ranked run defense; source describes him as everyone's darling who has soared and performed even better than Devon Henry despite Henry being more talented; source notes the production is what matters regardless of talent comparison.

Omar Cooper is crushing it as a weapon for Geno Smith and the Jets, part of the team's improved offensive arsenal.

Ranked QB8 this week at Seattle; Coach Retzlaff notes it's not the most healthy ecosystem but acknowledges it's Patrick Mahomes, implying his elite talent mitigates concerns.

Ranked 14th overall in Week 7 rankings.

Ranked QB23 for the week.

Back in the slot role for the Texans; Coach Retzlaff speaks up about Tank Dell's return and loves what's going on for the entire offensive ecosystem of CJ Stroud.

Identified as one of the top quarterback options this week alongside Brock Purdy and Josh Allen; part of Coach Retzlaff's elite tier of quarterbacks to target.

Ranked 18th overall against Broncos; Jeremiah Love is out another week due to ankle injury from preseason, solidifying Allgeier's lead role; Zonovan Bam night could also see some work but Allgeier is the primary option.

Ranked 11th among tight ends for Week 7 versus the Raiders; positioned as a profitable opportunity due to a great matchup and the utility created by Devante Adams being out.

Ranked 18th among tight ends for Week 7 versus the Vikings, but facing a tough matchup. Additionally, there is uncertainty about his playing status, which could result in his full removal from rankings.