Fantasy Football Landmines to Avoid for Week 7 - Patrick Mahomes, Najee Harris, Garrett Wilson, more

While these players usually seem like automatic starts, sometimes hitting pause is smarter. This week, I’m highlighting five players—across the QB, RB, WR, TE, and Flex positions—who might not live up to their usual fantasy expectations. If you’ve got other options, it might be wise to sit these stars down.Be sure to check all of […]

Sneaky Starts, Pivot Plays, and Post-Waiver Pickups for Week 7 - DeMario Douglas, Tank Bigsby, Rashod Bateman, and More

The bad news is that key players suffered new injuries last week. That will make it tougher to set your lineup and get a win in fantasy football this week.  The good news is this is a pretty decent week with pivot options you can either elevate from your bench or plug and play from […]

Week 7 DraftKings NFL DFS Picks - Main Slate (2024): Jayden Daniels, Bijan Robinson, Justin Jefferson, and more

It's great to be back with you talking the DraftKings Week 7 Main Slate! First off, a huge thank you to the amazing Jamie Calandro for filling in for me on this article last week. You can catch Jamie's terrific work here at RotoBaller all season and follow him on X here! With bye weeks, […]

Key Starters and Tough Calls - Week 7 Lineup Spotlights for Fantasy Football Include Bucky Irving, Darnell Mooney, Davante Adams, Jordan Mason

Scott Engel’s Lineup Spotlights on RotoBaller.com feature key players to consider for your starting lineups every week during the 2024 fantasy football season. “The King” includes a fantasy analysis of starting options that may be involved in your close lineup calls. The potential fantasy starters highlighted in this rundown are based on Scott’s Premium Weekly […]

Week 7 Fantasy Football Busts? Players Who May Disappoint Include Kyler Murray, Jordan Mason, Nick Chubb, De'Von Achane, Amari Cooper, Bucky Irving

Trades and injuries are changing the fantasy football landscape. Throw bye weeks in the mix and roster conundrums are in right now. It opens up opportunities for new players to emerge. It also gives them the potential to let down fantasy managers. Below are my 10 fantasy football busts, or players that may disappoint, for […]

NFL DFS: Seahawks vs Falcons DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Football Picks (Week 7)

We are back again, RotoBallers! We get a juicy matchup that could lead to a shootout for us. We have Kirk Cousins and the Atlanta Falcons taking on Geno Smith and the Seattle Seahawks. This should be a high-scoring one so let's dive into this matchup! Thanks to today's advanced analytics, I'll do my best […]

Week 7 PPR Rankings for Fantasy Football: Overall Updates Include Nick Chubb, Malik Nabers, Rachaad White, James Cook, Brandon Aiyuk, Marvin Harrison

We're onto Week 7 of the NFL season, meaning the back half of the fantasy football campaign is near, and it's crucial to set optimal lineups. Below, you'll see our NFL team's updated Week 7 fantasy football PPR rankings for 2024. Let's see where key players like Nick Chubb, Trey Sermon, JuJu Smith-Schuster, Kareem Hunt, […]

Week 7 Running Back Rankings for Fantasy Football: RB Updates Include Kareem Hunt, Tank Bigsby, J.K. Dobbins, Bucky Irving, Sean Tucker, James Conner

With the Week 7 slate set to begin and many fantasy managers in dire need of a win, let's get to crucial start-or-sit decisions with help from our updated Week 7 fantasy football running back rankings for 2024. Let's see where key players such as Kareem Hunt, Tank Bigsby, J.K. Dobbins, Bucky Irving, Sean Tucker, […]

Week 7 Wide Receiver Rankings for Fantasy Football: WR Updates Include Davante Adams, Josh Downs, Romeo Doubs, Christian Kirk, Wan'Dale Robinson

Week 7 is here, and many fantasy managers are in need of a crucial win. Start-or-sit decisions are tough when comparing two flex-level wide receiver options, so we're here to assist with our NFL team's updated Week 7 fantasy football wide receiver rankings for 2024. Let's see where key players like Davante Adams, Josh Downs, […]

Week 7 Tight End Rankings for Fantasy Football: TE Updates Include Travis Kelce, Tucker Kraft, Kyle Pitts, Evan Engram, Isaiah Likely, Mark Andrews, Zach Ertz

Week 7 of the fantasy football season is here, and the start-or-sit calls at the TE spot are tougher than any other position. Below, you'll see our NFL team's updated Week 7 fantasy football tight end rankings for 2024 to help you make those decisions. Ahead of the bulk of the Week 7 slate, let's […]

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 […]

Week 7 FLEX Rankings for Fantasy Football (RB, WR, TE) - Updates Include Darnell Mooney, Tank Dell, Xavier Worthy, Ladd McConkey, Wan'Dale Robinson

The 2024 fantasy football season is heating up, meaning we're heading into make-or-break matchups down the stretch. We're here to help with our NFL team's updated Week 7 fantasy football FLEX rankings for 2024. Comparing two flex options at different positions can be a tough task, so let's see where key FLEX options like Darnell […]

Week 7 Kicker Rankings for Fantasy Football: Update Include Harrison Butker, Chris Boswell, Jake Bates, Chase McLaughlin, Ka'imi Fairbairn, Austin Seibert

Kickers can make a big difference in your fantasy football matchups, but it can be tough to know who to start. That said, we're here to help with our Week 7 fantasy football kicker rankings for the 2024 NFL season. Let's see where key kicker options like Harrison Butker, Chris Boswell, Chase McLaughlin, Jake Bates, […]

Week 7 Superflex 2QB Rankings for Fantasy Football: Updates for Kyler Murray, Russell Wilson, Anthony Richardson, Drake Maye, Aaron Rodgers, Joe Burrow

Scoring and passing numbers seem to be on the rise after a slow start to the 2024 NFL season, so your mid-level quarterback in two-QB leagues could begin to start helping your team win if they haven't already. Our Week 7 fantasy football Superflex rankings (2QB) for 2024 are here to help you navigate close […]

NFL DFS: Lions vs. Vikings DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Football Picks - Sunday Showdown Slate (Week 7)

What a matchup we have with the early Sunday games. The Minnesota Vikings will be trying to stay undefeated as Jared Goff and the red-hot Detriot Lions come to visit. Let's break down this showdown matchup. Thanks to today's advanced analytics, I'll do my best to provide you with as much in-depth analysis as possible […]

Rest-of-Season Fantasy Football Rankings: Week 7 Updates for Top 200 (2024)

Week 6 was no slouch in providing highlights, lowlights, and even trades for us to digest, which means it's time for an updated rest-of-season rankings table! We have a steady diet of breakouts, busts, and injuries coming in to track for our Week 7 fantasy football half-PPR rankings for the rest of 2024, as of […]

NFL Week 7 Predictions: Picks and Analysis for Every Game

Welcome to Week 7 football fans! We started things off with a Sean Payton homecoming in "Nawlins", and on Sunday we'll hop to London for another International Series game before getting several marquee matchups on the main slate, and then closing with a Monday night doubleheader. Football remains undefeated! The Week 7 slate is an […]

Wide Receiver Sleepers, Risers, Fantasy Football Breakouts - Targets, Air Yards, Snaps Trends Analysis For Week 7 (2024)

Wide Receiver Sleepers, Risers, Fantasy Football Breakouts - Targets, Air Yards, Snaps Trends Analysis For Week 7 by Kevin Tompkins Targets are paramount when it comes to evaluating pass-catchers for fantasy football. There are no air yards, receiving yards, receptions, or touchdowns without first earning a target. There’s a reason the biggest and most consistent […]

Tight Ends Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks - Outlooks and Trends For Week 7

The tight-end position finally got some life this past weekend! The return of Evan Engram and David Njoku gave the position some juice. The trade of Davante Adams also makes Brock Bowers more appealing for the rest of the season. Trey McBride's peripherals continue to look very strong. Fantasy managers should have some cautious optimism […]

Lions DST Faces Risky Matchup In Week 7 Against Vikings

The Detroit Lions DST faces a challenging matchup against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 7. While the Lions allow the fourth-fewest fantasy points to opposing defenses and rank fourth in interceptions, their struggles against wide receivers are notable. They allow the most targets, receptions, and the third-most receiving yards to wideouts, which could be alarming […]

Jake Bates A Solid Streaming Option For Week 7 Against Minnesota

Detroit Lions kicker Jake Bates is coming off an impressive performance, going 4-for-4 on field goals and 5-for-5 on extra points last week. However, kickers have had limited opportunities against the Minnesota Vikings, averaging just 1.4 field goal attempts and 1.6 extra point attempts per game this season. While another huge game from Bates may […]

Jameson Williams Brings Big-Play Upside As WR2 In Week 7

Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams faces the Minnesota Vikings in Week 7, a defense that blitzes at the second-highest rate in the NFL (41.1%). This could work in Williams' favor, as he has thrived against the blitz this season, leading the Lions in target share (25%) and yards per route run (4.77) in blitz […]

Amon-Ra St. Brown Set For Bounce-Back in Week 7

Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown heads into Week 7 against a tough Minnesota Vikings defense. He’s poised for a bounce-back in target volume after seeing just four targets in last week's dominant win over the Cowboys. The Vikings' defense is highly ranked, but they have been vulnerable in zone coverage, a scheme where […]

Jahmyr Gibbs Remains A High-End RB2 In Week 7 Despite Tough Matchup

Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs faces a tough test against the Minnesota Vikings' elite run defense in Week 7. While Gibbs has shown incremental improvements this season, including a 34.1% increase in fantasy points per target and more explosive plays, his opportunities remain limited due to the presence of David Montgomery. Gibbs has surpassed […]

NFL DFS Must Avoids and Injuries for Week 7 (Premium Content)

NFL DFS Must Avoids and Injuries for Week 7 (Premium Content) Use this tutorial for more details on how to use our NFL DFS Must Avoids. All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Welcome to our weekly Must Avoids and Injuries series for our NFL DFS Premium Subscribers.  Below, you'll find our […]

David Montgomery Faces Divisional Test As An RB1 In Week 7

Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery faces a tough matchup against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 7, a defense that allows the second-fewest rushing yards per game (67.2) and the second-lowest yards per carry (3.6). Despite the difficult opponent, Montgomery has been a steady producer, averaging 17 touches and 89 total yards per game while […]

Jared Goff A Low-End QB2 Against Minnesota In Week 7

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 […]

Sam LaPorta Remains A High-Upside TE Option For Week 7

Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta heads into Week 7's matchup against Minnesota with questions surrounding his usage. His route share dropped to 56% last week, even before the Lions took control of the game, which raises concerns. Overall this season, LaPorta's target share (9.2%) and yards per route run (1.79) haven't lived up to […]

Jared Goff - Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 7 (2024)

BALLER MOVE: Start Goff unless you have an elite QB option POSITIONAL VALUE: High-end QB2 ANALYSIS: Goff has been sizzling the last two weeks, as the Lions have dropped 42 and 49 points on their opponents. Goff has finished as the QB4 in each of those games, but the high-powered Lions' offense has a tough […]

NFL DFS RB and WR Anchors for Week 7 (Premium Content)

Use this tutorial for more details on how to use our NFL DFS RB and WR Anchors. All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. This piece looks at the top running backs or wide receivers to build your cash or tournament lineups around. Most weeks, I will recommend two running backs […]