The Biggest Fantasy Football Questions For Each Team in Week 7 (Ep. 1780)

Oct 17, 2025

The hosts dive into key fantasy football updates for each team ahead of Week 7. They discuss Joe Flacco's resurgence and its impact on the Bengals and Steelers. Brian Thomas Jr.'s rising stock against the Rams makes headlines. DeAndre Swift's major performance raises buy-low questions, while weather conditions in Cleveland shake up expectations for star players. The analysis also covers backfield splits for the Panthers and Jets, rankings of New England's RBs, and intriguing matchups, revealing hidden gems to consider for fantasy lineups.

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INSIGHT

Flacco Revival Restores Bengals Receivers

Joe Flacco’s return energized the Bengals passing game and restored fantasy value for Jamar Chase and Tee Higgins.
Flacco’s high-volume passing can keep Chase and Higgins relevant despite interceptions risk.

INSIGHT

BTJ’s Role Is Growing Quickly

Brian Thomas Jr. has increased first-read share and air yards, indicating a budding breakout role.
Favor him in matchups versus teams frequently showing single-high coverage like the Rams.

ADVICE

Adjust Lineups For Extreme Wind

Fade pass-heavy starters when wind gusts exceed ~25 mph and stadiums amplify wind effects.
Prefer running backs like Quinshawn Judkins in extreme wind and rain game scripts.

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Ryan Wormeli, Pat Fitzmaurice, and Derek Brown answer burning questions for each game and team ahead of Week 7of the NFL season!

Don't miss this crucial fantasy football advice ahead of Week 7’s matchups!

Timestamps (may be off due to ads):

Intro - 0:00:00

TNF Recap - 0:02:37

Rams @ Jaguars (London) - 0:11:58

Saints @ Bears - 0:15:05

Dolphins @ Browns - 0:18:58

Hard Rock Bet - 0:23:14

Raiders @ Chiefs - 0:24:31

Eagles @ Vikings - 0:29:30

Panthers @ Jets - 0:35:16

FantasyPros Auto Pilot - 0:39:25

Patriots @ Titans - 0:40:01

Giants @ Broncos - 0:44:29

Colts @ Chargers - 0:47:21

Signed AJ Brown Jersey Giveaway - 0:49:44

Packers @ Cardinals - 0:50:14

Commanders @ Cowboys - 0:52:52

Falcons @ 49ers - 0:56:52

Buccaneers @ Lions - 1:00:12

Texans @ Seahawks - 1:03:59

Outro - 1:07:04

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