Another glorious week is in the books, and it seems most teams have finally found their rhythm on offense. Well… except for the London game, which was quite boring. This week, 14 teams scored over 21 points. Two of the league’s worst offenses in Week 6? The Bills and Ravens combined for just 17 points. That’s not something you see every week. And here we are, already entering Week 7. If your fantasy season has gotten off to a rough start, don’t give up yet—we all know how unpredictable fantasy football can be. Every Sunday is an opportunity. Let’s check those lineups and go get a victory!
Starts
QB – Aaron Rodgers, Pittsburgh Steelers (@CIN)
As we get deeper into the season, streaming quarterbacks becomes a necessity for many fantasy managers, especially with injuries and bye weeks shaking up lineups. If you need a weekly flyer at QB, Aaron Rodgers is your guy. The 41-year-old Hall of Famer has quietly put together a solid season so far, averaging just over 200 passing yards per game while throwing 10 touchdowns and only 3 interceptions.
While Rodgers isn’t a factor on the ground—which means he has a lower floor compared to dual-threat QBs—you won’t have to worry about that this week against Cincinnati. The Bengals have struggled against the pass this season, allowing the second-most passing yards in the league and giving up the fourth-most passing touchdowns.
With this matchup, Rodgers is a near-guaranteed top-15 quarterback for Week 7, and there’s a strong chance he exceeds 20 fantasy points. For teams looking for a high-floor, low-risk option at QB, Rodgers is a reliable pick who could make the difference in a tight matchup. Don’t sleep on this veteran as a strategic streamer or a short-term starter—you’re getting experience, accuracy, and favorable matchups all in one package.
RB- Jordan Mason, Minnesota Vikings (Phi)
The Vikings are fresh off a bye, and with fellow RB Aaron Jones still not back, Jordan Mason is still a must-start. Yes, he’s had a few down weeks after taking over the lead-back duties, but he’s still heavily involved every game. Consider this: Mason has 16-plus touches in 4 of his 5 games and has been productive when getting the ball, averaging 4.7 YPC on the season. He’s found the endzone 3 times as well. His matchup this week is the Eagles, who just don’t scare you on the ground. On paper, they should be a stifling run defense. Instead, they have allowed the 4th most rushing yards, along with 4.7 YPC, which is the 7th highest in the league. Mason is a solid RB2 this week.
WR – Jerry Jeudy, Cleveland Browns (@MIA)
Jerry Jeudy got off to a rough start. After Week 3, when he managed just one catch against the Packers, many fantasy managers were ready to give up. That reaction was understandable, given how inconsistent the Browns' offense had been early on.
Since the quarterback change, however, Jeudy has noticeably picked up the pace. Talent isn’t the issue for him—it’s getting the targets—and lately, he’s been seeing plenty. Over his last three games, Jeudy has racked up a total of 27. While he hasn’t been explosive in fantasy points, that volume indicates a breakout game is likely on the horizon.
This week could be that opportunity, as the Browns face the Miami Dolphins. Miami’s secondary hasn’t been intimidating, allowing 220 passing yards per game while giving up 11 passing touchdowns with only one interception all season. With the Browns likely to rely heavily on the pass, Jeudy becomes a high-end flex option this week. Fantasy managers should feel confident rolling him out as a target-heavy play with upside.
TE – Cade Otton, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (@DET)
Cade Otton started the season quietly, catching just three passes through his first three games. However, he’s turned things around recently, hauling in 9 of 11 targets for 132 yards over the last two contests. Tight ends are always up-and-down in fantasy, but when a player is consistently seeing five or more catches for 50+ yards, he becomes a must-start.
This week’s matchup against the Lions could be explosive, as both teams rank in the top 10 for points per game, averaging over 27 points each. With Tampa Bay’s offense still banged up, Otton should see plenty of targets and be a reliable fantasy contributor. Play him confidently as a starting TE this week.
Defense – New England Patriots (@TEN)
The Patriots’ defense hasn’t been dominant, but it offers one of the most reliable floors in the league. They’re allowing just 20 points per game while consistently generating sacks and takeaways, with 7 forced turnovers and 13 sacks through six games.
This week, they face the Titans, a struggling offense that recently lost its coach and ranks second-to-last in yards and points per game. On top of that, Tennessee has the third-most turnovers this season. Expect the Patriots to be aggressive from the opening snap, making them a top-5 fantasy defense option capable of winning matchups on their own.
Sits
QB – Bo Nix, Denver Broncos (NYG)
Bo Nix hasn’t had a bad season by any means, but I wouldn’t consider him a must-start every week. In Week 4, he put together a stellar performance against Cincinnati, a team widely known for its struggling defense. Outside of that game, though, Nix has been just okay.
Through six games, he’s thrown for less than 220 yards in four contests, with three of those under 200 yards. He’s only recorded multiple passing touchdowns in two games. While his athleticism is supposed to provide a higher floor, his rushing numbers haven’t backed that up—he’s averaging just 20 yards on the ground per game.
This week, Nix faces the Giants, who don’t pose much of a threat offensively. However, the Giants’ secondary has allowed only seven passing touchdowns through six games. Considering his inconsistent production, don’t be surprised if Nix turns in another mediocre outing. He’s better suited as a low-floor, high-risk streaming option rather than a reliable QB start.
RB – Texans RBs (@Sea)
Normally, I don’t lump an entire backfield together, but the Houston Texans’ committee approach this week makes it fair. Neither Nick Chubb nor Woody Marks is a playable option. Marks caught some attention in Week 4 after a big performance, but followed it up with just seven carries for 24 yards against a defense that has allowed the seventh-most rushing yards this season.
Chubb has been more consistent but has yet to rush for more than 61 yards in a game or carry the ball more than 13 times. Houston’s run game looks uninspiring even in good matchups, and this week is no exception. The Seahawks have allowed the third-fewest rushing yards and the fewest rushing touchdowns on the year. They are also surrendering only 3.3 yards per carry, the second-lowest in the league. In short, no running back in a Texans uniform is worth starting this week.
WR – Keenan Allen, Los Angeles Chargers (Ind)
Keenan Allen had a strong start to the season, with three straight games of 60+ yards and a touchdown. However, his recent three-game stretch has been underwhelming, averaging just 40 yards per game with no touchdowns. The Colts haven’t been particularly strong against wide receivers, but relying on Allen for a touchdown this week feels risky. His ceiling is limited, and betting on a TD makes him a precarious start. There are better options available for your fantasy lineup this week.
TE – Hunter Henry, New England Patriots (@Ten)
Every season seems to have that one tight end who gets a few boom games and then disappears. This year, that player is Hunter Henry. In Week 3, he saw 11 targets and finished with 8 catches for 90 yards and 2 touchdowns. But over the last three weeks, he has only totaled 9 targets, despite QB Drake Maye throwing the ball 73 times during that span. In 4 of 6 games this season, Henry has caught 3 or fewer passes. This week, he faces a matchup that allows the 9th fewest points to tight ends. With his limited volume and tough matchup, Henry can’t be trusted this week—keep him sidelined.
Defense – Philadelphia Eagles (@Min)
If you faced the Eagles defense last week, you know why they’re a risky play. They just can’t be trusted right now. In their last four games, they’ve allowed more than 26 points per game, and through six games, they’ve only recorded 9 sacks and 5 takeaways. This week’s matchup against the Vikings feels like another trap. Minnesota has struggled offensively, ranking 4th fewest in yards on the season, but they are coming off a bye and playing at home. If the Eagles defense shows up like they did last week, it could be another rough outing. For safety, it’s better to keep them sidelined this week.
