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Fantasy football starts/sits for SNF, expert advice for all Falcons vs. 49ers Week 7 matchups on Sunday Night Football. Our start em, sit em picks for Kyle pitts, Kendrick Bourne, Jauan Jennings, Christian McCaffrey, more.
Welcome to our Sunday Night Football start/sit chart for Week 7 of the 2025 NFL season. Below you will find our start/sit matchups chart for all players in the SNF game between the Atlanta Falcons and the San Francisco 49ers.
In addition to our start/sit recommendation and matchup ratings for each player, you can also read the fantasy football outlooks for key players like George Kittle, Jauan Jennings, Mac Jones, Kendrick Bourne, Drake London, Michael Penix Jr., Christian McCaffrey, Kyle Pitts Sr., Bijan Robinson. Which Falcons and 49ers players should you start or sit in Week 7?
Make sure to set your winning lineups for Week 7, whether you're setting season-long or DFS lineups. We will have our fantasy football start/sit matchup charts available all season long -- focusing on who to start, who is on the fence, and who should find the bench -- so be sure to check back. Good luck in Week 7, RotoBallers!
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San Francisco 49ers Start/Sit Matchups
See the full stats in our Fantasy Football Matchup Ratings Projections
| Player | Start/Sit | Matchup Rating ▾ |
Game Matchup |
| Christian McCaffrey, RB | Start | 124.5 | vs. ATL |
| Eddy Piñeiro | Start | 122.6 | vs. ATL |
| George Kittle | Start | 112.8 | vs. ATL |
| Mac Jones | Start | 112.2 | vs. ATL |
| Kendrick Bourne, WR | Start | 112.1 | vs. ATL |
| Jauan Jennings, WR | Risky Start | 106.9 | vs. ATL |
| Jake Tonges, TE | Risky Start | 102.2 | vs. ATL |
| Demarcus Robinson, WR | Risky Start | 103.9 | vs. ATL |
| Brian Robinson Jr., RB | Sit | 96.8 | vs. ATL |
| Kyle Juszczyk, RB | Sit | 92.4 | vs. ATL |
| San Francisco 49ers DEF | Sit | 78.2 | vs. ATL |
George Kittle, TE - SF
San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (hamstring) is expected to be activated from Injured Reserve ahead of the Week 7 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons. Kittle only played in the season opener and has been sidelined since then due to a hamstring injury. The 49ers have no plans to limit Kittle or have him on a snap count for his return this weekend.
This roster is still significantly banged up, so Kittle should immediately be an impact player. Fantasy managers should feel comfortable plugging Kittle back into their lineups this weekend, barring any setbacks.
Jauan Jennings, WR - SF
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings (ribs, ankle, shoulder) practiced in full on Friday and doesn't carry an injury designation heading into Sunday night's game against the Falcons. The 28-year-old has been banged up all year. Unfortunately, he hasn't looked the best, catching only 10 passes for 136 yards and one touchdown. Ricky Pearsall (knee) and Marquez Valdes-Scantling (calf) won't be available.
However, the 49ers will get George Kittle (hamstring) back after being on the shelf since the Week 1 win over the Seattle Seahawks. With a recent uptick in production from Kendrick Bourne and Kittle's return, Jennings may not be the safest fantasy option in Week 7 versus a tough Falcons defense.
Atlanta Falcons Start/Sit Matchups
See the full stats in our Fantasy Football Matchup Ratings Projections
| Player | Start/Sit | Matchup Rating ▾ |
Game Matchup |
| Bijan Robinson, RB | Start | 124.1 | @ SF |
| Drake London, WR | Start | 123.4 | @ SF |
| Parker Romo | Risky Start | 109.5 | @ SF |
| Kyle Pitts Sr., TE | Risky Start | 108.2 | @ SF |
| Darnell Mooney, WR | Risky Start | 107.8 | @ SF |
| Atlanta Falcons DEF | Risky Start | 106.9 | @ SF |
| Michael Penix Jr. | Risky Start | 105.9 | @ SF |
| Tyler Allgeier, RB | Risky Start | 105.5 | @ SF |
| Casey Washington, WR | Sit | 104 | @ SF |
| Kirk Cousins | Sit | 91.9 | @ SF |
Kyle Pitts Sr., TE - ATL
Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts Sr. underwhelmed in Monday's 24-14 win over the Bills, catching three of four targets for just 18 yards and no scores. It was easily his lowest fantasy output so far this season, but it was somewhat expected against a Buffalo defense that had been one of the toughest units in the NFL for opposing tight ends to produce against thus far in 2025.
On the bright side, the 6-foot-6 tight end has 23 catches on 28 targets through the team's first five games, compared to 15 catches on 23 targets through the first five games of 2024, so he's certainly been more involved in the offense. The 25-year-old will look to get back on track in Week 7 against a San Francisco defense that has been middle of the pack against opposing TEs.
Worth noting, however, is that he'll face seven of the most TE-friendly matchups around over his next ten games, so fantasy managers could see him really take off in the coming weeks.
Michael Penix Jr., QB - ATL
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. completed 20 of 32 passes for 250 yards and a touchdown in Monday night's 24-14 win over the Bills, adding two rushes for six yards. The former first-round draft pick has looked more confident in his last two contests (69 percent completion rate, 3:1 TD:INT) after posting duds in Weeks 2 and 3 (54 percent completion rate, 0:2 TD:INT).
Still, even though he's recorded one rushing score this season, the 25-year-old has gained just 37 yards on the ground through five games in 2025, so he does not have that weekly floor built into his fantasy value that so many other QBs have these days, currently ranking as the No. 27 QB in fantasy. The University of Washington product will face a 49ers defense in Week 7 that is middle of the pack in terms of allowing fantasy production to opposing QBs.
Still, proactive managers interested in a streaming option might look ahead to the following week, where he'll face a soft Miami defense that has been generous in the passing game, giving up the third-most fantasy points to opposing quarterbacks.
Who Should I Start Tool
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Who Should I Start? Who Should I Sit? Some common Week 7 fantasy football lineup decisions are regarding players like George Kittle, Jauan Jennings, Mac Jones, Kendrick Bourne, Drake London, Michael Penix Jr., Christian McCaffrey, Kyle Pitts Sr., Bijan Robinson. But not to worry, we are here to help make these decisions and build winning lineups in Week 7.
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