For Week 7 fantasy football starting recommendations in 2025, here are some top options by position based on expert rankings and matchup analysis:
Quarterbacks to Start
- Jayden Daniels (Commanders at DAL)
- Dak Prescott (Cowboys vs WAS)
- Drake Maye (Patriots at TEN)
- Baker Mayfield (Buccaneers at DET)
- Patrick Mahomes (Chiefs vs LV)
- Jalen Hurts (Eagles at MIN)
These quarterbacks have favorable matchups or strong recent form making them solid starts this week.
Running Backs to Start
- Travis Etienne (Jaguars) is a buy-low candidate with high volume despite recent low scores.
- Saquon Barkley (Eagles) remains a consistent top-20 RB with good opportunities coming up.
- Rhamondre Stevenson (Patriots) has many red-zone carries in a matchup versus a Titans defense allowing many rushing TDs.
- Tez Johnson (Dolphins) faces a defense allowing the most rushing yards to RBs this season making him a strong start.
Wide Receivers and Flex
- Christian McCaffrey, Justin Jefferson, Bijan Robinson, and other top flex options have strong weekly upside based on current rankings.
Defense and Special Teams
- Denver Broncos, Pittsburgh Steelers, and New England Patriots rank as top DST options for Week 7 based on opposing offenses.
If you want specific advice on your roster players, you can compare key players in your lineup to these top-ranked options or consider buy-low and sell-high trade targets among these recommendations to solidify your team this week. This guidance is for standard to half-point PPR formats commonly used in 12-team leagues. Let me know if you want tailored recommendations based on your roster or league settings.