As the 2025 NFL season reaches Week 7, fantasy football managers are evaluating their lineups with critical start/sit decisions. Below is a summary of player rankings and grades to assist in making optimal choices.
Week 7 Fantasy Football Rankings & Start/Sit Grades
Quarterback Start/Sit Grades
- Matthew Stafford (QB): Ranked QB15, Stafford has two QB1 finishes in recent weeks. However, with limited receiving options, consider him as a QB2.
- Trevor Lawrence (QB): Currently QB21, Lawrence has struggled this season. Expect mid-range QB2 performance this week.
- Cam Ward (QB): Ward remains unstartable, ranking low in multiple categories with only one notable performance this season.
- Caleb Williams (QB): Williams is QB8 in fantasy points. Despite inconsistencies, he has favorable matchups and could deliver strong QB1 numbers this week.
- Spencer Rattler (QB): Ranking QB25, Rattler is limited by his game-manager role. Expect low-end QB2 output.
Wide Receiver Start/Sit Grades
- Luther Burden (WR): A part-time player, Burden is not yet flex viable due to limited targets.
- Jaylen Waddle (WR): As WR15, Waddle showed strong recent performance. He could capitalize against the Browns’ secondary.
- Jerry Jeudy (WR): Jeudy has potential this week against a weak secondary, making him a viable flex option.
- A.J. Brown (WR): Despite being WR42, Brown’s metrics indicate a possible decent performance against the Vikings.
- DeVonta Smith (WR): Smith may see increased usage this week, making him a player to watch in a tough matchup.
Running Back Start/Sit Grades
- Rico Dowdle (RB): After two strong weeks, Dowdle is the expected lead back with significant volume against the Jets.
- Chuba Hubbard (RB): Returning from injury, Hubbard is expected to share the workload but has limited efficiency.
- Isiah Pacheco (RB): With a dominant snap share last week, Pacheco can contribute as a flex but faces limitations in a pass-heavy offense.
- Cam Skattebo (RB): Skattebo has shown promise in recent weeks but will face a challenging matchup against Denver.
Tight End Start/Sit Grades
- Mason Taylor (TE): Taylor is back in the TE1 discussion and has favorable matchups this week against a poor defense.
- Zach Ertz (TE): Ertz ranks TE16 and may find opportunities against a vulnerable Dallas defense.
- Cade Otton (TE): Otton has reemerged as a solid streaming option and could produce against the Lions’ defense.
- AJ Barner (TE): Though productive in recent weeks, Barner faces a tough matchup and may not be a strong consideration this week.
Use this analysis to inform your start/sit decisions and optimize your lineup in Week 7 of the fantasy football season. For a deeper dive into fantasy football strategies, visit El-Balad.
