Fantasy football 2024 rankings: Model’s optimal NFL Week 7 QB, RB, WR, TE, kicker, defense picks

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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers moved to 4-2 with a 51-27 demolition of the New Orleans Saints last week and Baker Mayfield continues to prove that his career revival wasn’t a fluke. Mayfield leads the NFL with 15 touchdown passes through six weeks and has completed 70.9% of his attempts for 1,489 yards while also rushing for 132 yards and two scores. Mayfield continues to move up the Fantasy football QB rankings each week. However, the Buccaneers have one of the tough Week 7 Fantasy football matchups on Monday against the Ravens, so can you trust Mayfield in your Week 7 Fantasy football lineups?

With a reliable set of Week 7 Fantasy football rankings, you can nail all those difficult start-sit decisions and extract maximum value out of your Week 7 Fantasy football picks. Before setting your Fantasy football lineups, be sure to check out the Week 7 Fantasy football rankings from the proven computer model at SportsLine, and use promo code “BLOOM” for a free seven-day trial.

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Now, SportsLine has simulated the entire Week 7 NFL schedule 10,000 times and released its latest Week 7 Fantasy football rankings. Head to SportsLine now to see them and use promo code “BLOOM” for a seven-day free trial.

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: Last year’s Heisman Trophy winner and the No. 2 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft is the early favorite for NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year and his 75.3% completion rate leads the league. Now he’ll take on a Panthers defense that ranks last in the NFL in points allowed.

2. Josh Allen, Buffalo Bills: Allen hasn’t been asked to throw the ball more than 30 times in a game this season but what he has done is avoid costly turnovers. He hasn’t thrown an interception yet this season after throwing 47 the last three years and his 79.3 QBR is the best in the NFL.

3. Lamar Jackson, Baltimore Ravens: Jackson had the most prolific passing season of his career in 2023 and won NFL MVP honors. Now he’s putting up even better numbers, as he enters Week 7 averaging a career-high 8.7 yards per pass attempt. His backfield partnership with Derrick Henry has made him an even more prolific runner too and he’s on pace for 1,142 rushing yards. 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 spent the first six years of his career with the Giants and left on less-than-pleasant terms after New York franchise-tagged him one year and then failed to meet his salary demands the next. He’s piled up 574 scrimmage yards and five touchdowns in his first five games with the Eagles and now he’ll get his first chance to go head-to-head with his former team.

2. J.K. Dobbins, Los Angeles Chargers: After four injury-plagued seasons in Baltimore, Dobbins is finally healthy again and the Chargers have reaped the benefits. He’s rushed for 438 yards and three touchdowns in five games with Los Angeles and matches up in Week 7 against the Cardinals’ 29th-ranked run defense.

3. Derrick Henry, Baltimore Ravens: Henry looked like the tank might be running low late in his time with the Titans but Todd Monken’s offense in Baltimore has clearly reenergized the future Hall of Famer. He leads the NFL in carries (119), rushing yards (702), rushing touchdowns (8) and yards per game (117.3). 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 has 26 catches for 450 yards and four touchdowns over his first five games and he should be fresh coming off a bye week to take on the Lions. Detroit ranks 27th in the NFL in pass defense and Jefferson has six career 100-yard games in eight starts against the Lions.

2. Jayden Reed, Green Bay Packers: Through six weeks, Reed has 27 catches for 442 yards and three touchdowns while adding 110 yards and another score as a rusher. Even in a crowded Green Bay receiving room, Matt LaFleur has made it a point of emphasis to scheme up big-play opportunities for Reed whenever he can.

3. Terry McLaurin, Washington Commanders: McLaurin got off to a sluggish start in 2024 as he built chemistry with Daniels but the duo are firing on all cylinders now. Over his last four games, he has 21 catches for 317 yards and four touchdowns. Carolina ranks second-to-last in the NFL in net adjusted yards allowed per pass attempt (7.5). 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

Now that you know who the top three at each position are, you’ll want to see the full Week 7 Fantasy football rankings from SportsLine. The model has identified a stunner in the top 10 at running back, and knowing who it is can give you a huge edge in your league. Head to SportsLine now to get Week 7 Fantasy football rankings. 

So who should you target in your Week 7 Fantasy football rankings, and which surprising running back could lead you to victory? Visit SportsLine now and use promo code “BLOOM” for a seven-day free trial to get Week 7 Fantasy Football rankings for every single position, all from the model that has a history of making league-winning calls, and find out.