FantasyPros - Fantasy Football Podcast Week 7 Fantasy Football Quarterback and Tight End Rankings: Studs, Sleepers, and Must-Starts (Ep. 1777)
Oct 16, 2025
The hosts dive into Week 7's quarterback and tight end rankings, debating the options for must-start players. They question whether Justin Fields’ rushing ability outweighs his passing struggles and discuss streaming possibilities with Michael Penix. Attention shifts to tight ends, featuring heated discussions on George Kittle's health and Darren Waller's questionable reliability. They also explore Harold Fannin’s rising role and analyze Mason Taylor and Cade Otten as intriguing streaming prospects. A treasure trove of advice awaits to navigate your fantasy matchups!
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Top-12 QBs Are Chalk This Week
- The Week 7 QB big board is dominated by usual starters, making streaming choices rarer.
- The hosts view the top 12 as chalk answers and focus discussion on who could break in below them.
Think Twice About Starting Justin Fields
- Avoid starting Justin Fields unless you accept heavy rushing dependency and poor passing volume.
- Fields' dropping rank reflects lost weapons and brutal passing expectations this week.
Don’t Rely On Fields’ Rushing To Bail You Out
- Don't trust Fields' rushing ceiling to rescue a weak passing attack after two low-rush games.
- Play other streamers if you need a safer floor for Week 7.