Kareem Hunt, Allen Lazard, Darnell Mooney: Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Picks for Fantasy Football Week 7

The bulk of the Week 7 NFL slate is finally here, meaning it's time for fantasy managers to make tough, last-minute start 'em, sit 'em decisions. Kareem Hunt, Allen Lazard, and Darnell Mooney are all hot names ahead of Sunday's games.

All three players have had some strong showings in 2024. Can they keep the momentum going this week?

Should you start Hunt, Lazard, or Mooney in Week 7? Let's dive in.

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Should I Start Kareem Hunt for Fantasy Football?

The Kansas City Chiefs being forced to sign and start Kareem Hunt at running back definitely wasn't something the team anticipated before the season began, but Hunt has made the most of his opportunities.

Six players I am targeting in Fantasy football if I need help RIGHT NOW to make a playoff run

RB -- Kareem Hunt, Chuba Hubbard, J.K. Dobbins
WR -- Tank Dell, Darnell Mooney, Jordan Addison pic.twitter.com/CuDrr4H7tt

— Jacob Gibbs (@jagibbs_23) October 18, 2024

In his first game back with the team, he had 14 carries for 69 yards, then a week later against the Saints had 27 carries for 102 yards and a touchdown.

KC is going to need to lean on Hunt because of all the team's injuries, making him a solid RB2 play against the San Francisco 49ers this weekend.

He is the RB17 in our half-PPR consensus staff rankings.

Should I Start Allen Lazard for Fantasy Football?

New York Jets wide receiver Allen Lazard has scored touchdowns in back-to-back games, but making it three in a row in Week 7 will be tough as the Jets have traded for Davante Adams, which should mean a smaller role for Lazard.

Allen Lazard’s fantasy football value moving forward with Davante Adams in New York: pic.twitter.com/k6U9SCUF2G

— Moody (@EricNMoody) October 15, 2024

Assuming Adams plays on Monday night, Lazard should be planted on your fantasy bench. He may very well still carve out some kind of role, but this isn't the week to mess around with things. Keep him out of your lineup until we see what his usage is now.

He is the WR59 in our half-PPR consensus staff rankings.

Should I Start Darnell Mooney for Fantasy Football?

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Darnell Mooney is a strong WR3 play heading into Week 7 against the Seattle Seahawks. While his performance last week was a disappointment, it was also the first time since Week 1 that he failed to hit the 50-yard mark.

Most weeks, Mooney is a high floor option who is also capable of putting up big numbers, like when he caught two touchdowns in Week 5 against Tampa Bay.

How many times a game y’all think Darnell Mooney runs this exact motion

I swear I see it once a drive pic.twitter.com/JcKljQcxiu

— FFYT (@_FootballFilms_) October 14, 2024

He is the WR28 in our half-PPR consensus staff rankings.

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