Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold posted the fourth-most Fantasy points among quarterbacks over the first four weeks of the season before struggling against the Jets in Week 5. He completed just 14 of 31 passes for 179 yards with an interception in that game, but had a bye last week to reset heading into his matchup against the Detroit Lions on Sunday during the Week 7 NFL schedule. Detroit is allowing the sixth-most passing yards per game (246.2), and Lions vs. Vikings has the third-highest betting total in the Week 7 NFL odds. With all those factors accounted for, where does Darnold land in the Week 7 Fantasy football QB rankings?
Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson leads all quarterbacks in Fantasy points, while Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield ranks second as one of the 2024 Fantasy football sleepers. Commanders rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels is third, but their respective NFL matchups this week will play a big role in deciding who to start with your Week 7 Fantasy football strategy. Before setting your Fantasy football lineups, be sure to check out the Week 7 Fantasy football rankings from the proven computer model at SportsLine.
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Top Week 7 Fantasy football QB rankings
Here’s a look at SportsLine’s top Week 7 Fantasy football QB picks:
1. Jayden Daniels, Washington Commanders: Daniels has been sensational for Fantasy owners in his rookie campaign. He’s scored at least 20 Fantasy points in five of his first six games, and he’s topped 25 in three of those. On Sunday, Daniels and the Commanders take on the Carolina Panthers, a defense giving up 33.8 points per game, which ranks dead-last in the NFL.
2. Josh Allen, Buffalo Bills: Allen has yet to throw an interception this season and he’s coming off another strong showing in Buffalo’s victory over the Jets. Allen completed 19 of 25 passes for 215 yards and two touchdowns while also rushing for 18 yards and another score against New York. Allen is averaging 5.1 yards per carry this season and he’s thrown six of his 10 touchdown passes on home soil.
3. Lamar Jackson, Baltimore Ravens: Jackson completed 20 of 26 passes for 323 yards and a touchdown with one interception in Sunday’s 30-23 win over the Commanders. He added 40 rushing yards on 11 carries. Jackson has now posted back-to-back games with more than 300 passing yards. For the season, the reigning MVP has put together a 10:2 TD:INT ratio through six games while also chipping in two rushing touchdowns. See more top QBs here.
Top Week 7 Fantasy football RB rankings
Here’s a look at SportsLine’s top Week 7 Fantasy football RB picks:
1. Saquon Barkley, Philadelphia Eagles: Barkley is in a buy-low spot following his worst game of the season, finishing with just 54 total yards against the Browns. His next lowest yardage total this season was over the century mark, and motivation will not be an issue this week as he faces his former team.
2. J.K. Dobbins, Los Angeles Chargers: Dobbins never had more than 17 total opportunities (carries plus targets) in any regular season game before this year, but he has now gone over that mark four times in his first five games with the Chargers. He had a career-high 25 carries last week, and that volume will lead to another big day against the Cardinals this week.
3. Derrick Henry, Baltimore Ravens: Henry has been a model of consistency so far this season, logging at least 96 total yards with at least one touchdown in five consecutive games. He scored twice last week while rushing for 132 yards on 24 carries, and his managers can expect another strong performance against the Buccaneers on Monday night. See more top RBs here.
Top Week 7 Fantasy football WR rankings
Here’s a look at SportsLine’s top Week 7 Fantasy football WR picks:
1. Justin Jefferson, Minnesota Vikings: Jefferson saw his five-game touchdown streak come to an end last game, but he also saw 14 targets, which was his most since 2022. He ranks sixth in the NFL in both receiving yards (450) and receiving touchdowns (four), ahead of a matchup versus Detroit, who he’s averaged 134.1 yards against in 10 eight career games.
2. Jayden Reed, Green Bay Packers: The second-year wideout currently ranks third amongst receivers in Fantasy points and has at least 78 yards or a touchdown in every game Jordan Love has started. Awaiting in Week 7 is a Texans defense that has allowed 10 passing touchdowns over its last 11 overall touchdowns given up.
3. Terry McLaurin, Washington Commanders: After a slow start, McLaurin has racked up the second-most Fantasy points at the position since Week 3. With that, he’s a must-start against Carolina’s defense, which ranks last in points allowed and is fourth-worst in yards allowed. See more top WRs here.
Top Week 7 Fantasy football TE rankings
Here’s a look at SportsLine’s top Week 7 Fantasy football TE picks:
1. George Kittle, San Francisco 49ers: Kittle has had at least four catches for 40 yards in every game that he’s played and he’s on a four-game scoring streak where he’s scored a total of five touchdowns. At a position where upside is limited, Kittle’s reliability is deeply appreciated.
2. Travis Kelce, Kansas City Chiefs: Patrick Mahomes made it a point of emphasis to get his young wide receivers the ball early in the season but with injuries mounting at the position, he’s turned to his most reliable option the last two weeks. Kelce has been targeted 19 times and has 16 catches for 159 yards. San Francisco has given up a touchdown to a tight end in two of the last three weeks.
3. T.J. Hockenson, Minnesota Vikings: Hockenson (knee) hasn’t played yet this season but he practiced on Monday and is trending towards a Week 7 return. He had 95 catches for 960 yards (both career-highs) in 2023 while also catching five touchdown passes and he’ll be a big part of the Minnesota offense whenever he returns. See more top TEs here.
Top Week 7 Fantasy football defense rankings
Here’s a look at SportsLine’s top three Week 7 Fantasy football D/ST picks:
1. Bills D/ST: After grinding out a win over the Jets to move to 4-2, the Bills take on the Titans in Week 7. Tennessee ranks 31st in the NFL in both total offense and turnovers, and Sean McDermott’s defense should be ready to pounce on an inevitable Will Levis mistake.
2. Steelers D/ST: The Pittsburgh defense features playmakers at every level and T.J. Watt is now the favorite to win NFL Defensive Player of the Year now that Aidan Hutchinson is out for the season. They’ll match up with the Jets on Sunday Night Football in Week 7 and shouldn’t be caught off guard now that there is a week of tape on new offensive coordinator Todd Downing’s playcalling style.
3. Giants D/ST: The offense is still a bit of a train wreck, especially without Malik Nabers, but the defense is top 10 in points allowed and yards allowed. The Giants lead the league with 26 sacks as a team and Dexter Lawrence has already reached 7.0 sacks on the season and is only one off a career-high. See more top D/ST here.
How to get Week 7 Fantasy football rankings
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