Week 7 Quarterback Rankings for Fantasy Football: QB Updates Include Sam Darnold, Baker Mayfield, Kirk Cousins, Jared Goff, Geno Smith, Kyler Murray

Many fantasy managers opt to wait on a quarterback in fantasy drafts, which sets them up to play the streaming game each week at the position. If you picked an early quarterback, he's probably a must-start stud, but otherwise, it's time to make a key start-or-sit call at QB. We're here to help with our updated Week 7 fantasy football quarterback rankings for 2024. Let's see where quarterbacks such as Sam Darnold, Anthony Richardson, Baker Mayfield, Kirk Cousins, and Jared Goff rank for the upcoming slate.

Our quarterback fantasy football rankings for Week 7 are put together by Nick Mariano, Brandon Murchinson, Scott Engel, and Andersen Pickard. In addition to our staff rankings, below you will also find a summary of the important fantasy football injury news for this week. There are always key injuries to keep track of, so be sure to check back until kickoff.

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Week 7 Quarterback Fantasy Football News and Injuries

• Derek Carr To Start Throwing On Saturday
• Will Levis Won't Play In Week 7
• Mason Rudolph Will Start Against The Bills
• Steelers Planning To Start Russell Wilson For Week 7
• Tua Tagovailoa Set To Practice, Could Start Week 8
• Anthony Richardson Will Start Against The Dolphins
• Drake Maye Expected To Play Against Jaguars
• Kirk Cousins Takes On Seattle In Game With Shootout Potential
• Jared Goff A Low-End QB2 Against Minnesota
• Sam Darnold Looks To Keep Minnesota Atop The NFC North

Week 7 Quarterback Rankings for Fantasy Football

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Week 7 Quarterback Outlooks for Fantasy Football

Jared Goff, Detroit Lions - Fantasy Football Outlook

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff faces the Minnesota Vikings in Week 7, who have been a tough matchup for quarterbacks, allowing just one 300-yard passer this season. Goff, however, enters with strong momentum, averaging 26 fantasy points in his last two games and completing 83% of his passes for 607 yards and five touchdowns over that span.

Known for his efficiency against the blitz, Goff ranks first in yards per attempt and sixth in throw rate when blitzed—key strengths against Minnesota's high-pressure defense. Despite his recent success, Goff remains a low-end QB2 this week.

The Vikings' ability to limit passing touchdowns and the Lions' run-heavy approach in goal-line situations may limit his ceiling. Still, Goff's efficiency gives him some upside if he can capitalize on Minnesota's occasional defensive lapses.

- Ty Thompson, RotoBaller

Sam Darnold, Minnesota Vikings - Fantasy Football Outlook

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold had a rough showing in the Week 5 win over the New York Jets. However, the signal-caller has played better than expected in 2024-25, throwing for 1,111 yards, 11 touchdowns, and four interceptions.

With Minnesota off in Week 6, the team will return, hoping to remain atop the NFC North by earning a victory over the Lions in Week 7. The Detroit defense has been reliable this season. Unfortunately, the Lions lost Aidan Hutchinson (leg) for the foreseeable future. While Darnold was already worth a start in any fantasy format, his ceiling is now higher without Hutchinson in the equation.

- Dennis Clausen, RotoBaller

Patrick Mahomes, Kansas City Chiefs - Fantasy Football Outlook

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes will take on the San Francisco 49ers in Week 7. Mahomes and the Chiefs emerge from their Week 6 bye as one of two undefeated teams in the National Football League.

Despite Kansas City's success, Mahomes has yet to be a top-end fantasy option at the quarterback position this season. Mahomes is averaging just 13.7 fantasy points per game in a 4-point per passing touchdown league. The Kansas City quarterback currently ranks as a low-end QB2, a far cry from where he was selected during draft season.

Mahomes will have to take on a well-rounded Niners defense ranked 14th in fantasy points allowed to opposing quarterbacks. The San Francisco defense is more formidable against the run than the pass, so Mahomes may have to do more in this matchup, but Andy Reid has shown his dedication toward leaning on the run game this season. Until he proves otherwise, Mahomes should no longer be viewed as a top-12 quarterback option in fantasy football.

- Joshua Costello, RotoBaller

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