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Matthew Stafford Could Enter Week 7 Without Top Two Targets
Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford has been a very strong fantasy football option for most of the 2026 season, but his floor and ceiling could take a massive hit in Week 7 if he has to play without both of his top two wide receivers. Davante Adams (hamstring) is already on injured reserve and will miss an extended period of time, while Puka Nacua (calf) is listed as questionable after missing Friday's practice entirely. Nacua is trending in the wrong direction, but we'll get more information on his availability when the Rams post their list of inactive players 90 minutes before kickoff. If Nacua can't play, managers should consider starting someone other than Stafford this week. The veteran quarterback has no rushing upside, so he needs to be able to throw to his top targets to carve out significant fantasy value. If he's without Nacua and Adams, he'll drop to the QB2 tier as the Rams likely take on more of a run-heavy approach.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Ted Hurst III Offers Plug-and-Play Potential Against Carolina
Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie wide receiver Ted Hurst III could provide emergency flex value in Sunday's Week 7 matchup against Carolina, with Emeka Egbuka (concussion/foot) ruled out. Hurst played 50% of Tampa Bay's offensive snaps against Pittsburgh last week, drawing six targets. Through six games, he has caught 11 passes for 168 yards and one touchdown, leaving his weekly production difficult to trust. Chris Godwin Jr. and Tez Johnson will also compete for targets, while quarterback Baker Mayfield (thumb) is questionable but expected to start. Ranked WR44 by RotoBaller for Week 7, Hurst offers plug-and-play potential as an emergency flex option in deeper leagues.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Braelon Allen's Week 7 Starting Value Hinges on Backfield Availability
New York Jets running back Braelon Allen is a strong RB2 for Sunday's home game against the Miami Dolphins if Breece Hall (quad) misses another week, and his past two starts show why. Allen turned them into 220 scrimmage yards, including 194 rushing yards on 41 carries and 12 forced missed tackles, with 78 rushing yards on 17 attempts and another 26 yards on two receptions against the New England Patriots in Week 6. Hall is questionable after returning to limited practices, and Aaron Glenn has continued to call him the starter. If Hall plays, Allen becomes a riskier flex option because the Jets have not established how they will divide the work.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Breece Hall Questionable as Backfield Split Looms in Week 7
New York Jets running back Breece Hall (quad) is questionable for Sunday's home matchup against the Miami Dolphins after limited practices Thursday and Friday, and he is only an RB2/flex if active. Head coach Aaron Glenn still identifies Hall as the starter, but his comments about sharing the workload carry more weight after Braelon Allen rushed for 194 yards on 41 carries over the past two games. Hall has missed three games since getting injured against the Detroit Lions in Week 3, and his workload is less certain than before the injury. Glenn said the Jets would evaluate his availability through Sunday.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Geno Smith Offers Week 7 Streaming Appeal Against Miami
New York Jets quarterback Geno Smith is a QB2 and streaming consideration in deeper one-quarterback leagues because the Miami Dolphins, visiting Sunday, have converted an NFL-low 8.2% of their pressures into sacks, while Smith has faced pressure on 42.7% of his dropbacks. He completed 20 of 30 passes for 252 yards, a touchdown, and an interception against the New England Patriots in Week 6, bringing his season totals to 1,336 passing yards, seven touchdowns, and one interception with a 68.9% completion rate. Adonai Mitchell's return gives him another receiving option alongside Garrett Wilson and Omar Cooper Jr. He has thrown multiple touchdown passes only once this season and has contributed just 42 rushing yards.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Antwan Raymond a Game-Time Decision
Rutgers running back Antwan Raymond (undisclosed) is a game-time decision as the Scarlet Knights prepare to take on Northwestern on Saturday. According to ESPN's Pete Thamel, Raymond is "expected to play barring some kind of setback in warm-ups." Raymond's production has slowed in recent weeks, as he ripped off three straight games with 122 yards or more on the ground before being limited to 31 yards or fewer each of the past two games. The Rutgers ball carrier recorded just 1.8 yards per carry during a win over Maryland last week, during which he managed to find the end zone. Northwestern has allowed 137.5 yards rushing per game this season, which is middle of the pack.
Source: Pete Thamel
Source: Pete Thamel
Alessio Milivojevic Not Expected to Play
Michigan State quarterback Alessio Milivojevic (undisclosed) is not expected to play against No. 9 UCLA on Saturday, according to ESPN's Pete Thamel. Along with Milivojevic, Spartans backup Cam Fancher is also out, which sets up true freshman Kayd Coffman to earn his first career start against the Bruins, who are also starting a backup quarterback, Ty Dieffenbach. The UCLA defense has been solid against the pass this season, allowing 194.7 yards passing per game entering Week 8. Last week, UCLA gave up just 66 yards through the air to Wisconsin quarterback Colton Joseph.
Source: Pete Thamel
Source: Pete Thamel
Michael Pittman Jr. Remains a Risky Injured-Reserve Stash
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. remains a speculative stash after landing on injured reserve with a foot injury on October 10. The veteran must miss at least four games, making Week 10 against Cincinnati the earliest he could return. Pittman caught just seven passes for 89 yards in three appearances this season, while rookie Germie Bernard has emerged alongside DK Metcalf, recording 11 receptions for 87 yards and a touchdown in Week 6. Fantasy managers with an available IR slot can consider stashing Pittman, but his limited production and growing target competition cloud his rest-of-season outlook.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Darius Cooper Worth Stashing Amid Philadelphia's Receiver Injuries
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Darius Cooper could offer short-term fantasy value heading into Monday night's Week 7 matchup against Dallas. DeVonta Smith (hamstring) and Dontayvion Wicks (ankle) missed practice Thursday and Friday, while tight end Dallas Goedert (knee) also remained sidelined. Cooper has recorded four receiving touchdowns this season, including three across Weeks 4 and 5, but has caught just eight passes overall and managed one reception for nine yards last week. If Philadelphia's injuries persist, Cooper could see increased playing time and additional targets. Ranked WR88 by RotoBaller for Week 7, he remains a speculative stash for deeper fantasy leagues.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Jake Bates a Strong Kicker Option in Week 7
Detroit Lions kicker Jake Bates has been perfect to start the 2026 season, connecting on all eight of his field goal attempts and all 20 of his extra point tries across five games so far. In Week 7, Bates and the Lions will host the Green Bay Packers. Green Bay's defense has played well of late, allowing just 34 points over its last three games. Still, the game features two high-powered offenses and could easily turn into a high-scoring affair. With the matchup taking place inside the domed Ford Field, Bates will also not have to deal with any potential effects of weather. All in all, Bates profiles as a solid starting kicker option for fantasy managers in Week 7.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Sam LaPorta Remains a Must-Start Tight End in Week 7
Across five games in 2026, Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta has recorded 27 catches for 316 yards and three touchdowns. The 25-year-old was playing some of his best football before Detroit's Week 6 bye, recording back-to-back games with at least 80 receiving yards and a touchdown. Coming out of the bye in Week 7, the Lions will take on the Green Bay Packers. Green Bay has defended well against the pass in 2026, ranking third in the NFL in yards per pass attempt allowed (6.0) and eighth in passing touchdowns allowed (seven). However, Detroit could be forced to turn to the air early and often if their defense continues to struggle as it has for most of the season so far. As long as Lions quarterback Jared Goff attempts 30-plus passes, LaPorta should have plenty of opportunities to produce. All in all, LaPorta remains a must-start tight end for fantasy managers in Week 7.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Nathan MacKinnon Amasses Four Points in Win Over Lightning
Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon matched his season high with four points in Friday's 6-3 win over Tampa Bay. He scored a goal and added three assists, including one power-play helper. 11 games into the season, MacKinnon averages nearly two points per game, with seven goals and 13 assists. Yet fantasy managers may feel a bit disappointed with his recent performances, as MacKinnon has finished three of his last five outings scoreless. Still, MacKinnon is one of the best in the business when it comes to offensive production, and it should only be a matter of time before he finds consistency.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
George Holani Offers Emergency Plug-and-Play Upside Against Kansas City
Seattle Seahawks running back George Holani could provide emergency fantasy value in Sunday's Week 7 matchup against Kansas City, with Zach Charbonnet (knee) officially ruled out. Holani rushed five times for 20 yards and a touchdown against Denver in Week 6 and should continue sharing backfield opportunities with Emanuel Wilson. Wilson remains the preferred early-down option and ranks RB24 in RotoBaller's Week 7 rankings, while Holani checks in at RB46. Holani's potential passing-down involvement provides additional PPR appeal, although his limited touches make him a risky plug-and-play option best reserved for deeper leagues.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Isaac TeSlaa is Tough to Trust as a Fantasy Starter in Week 7
Across five games in 2026, Detroit Lions wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa has recorded nine catches for 187 yards on 19 targets. The 24-year-old has flashed upside, but he was also held without a catch on two targets in Detroit's most recent game before its Week 6 bye. In Week 7, the Lions will take on a Green Bay Packers defense that currently ranks third in the NFL in yards per pass attempt allowed (6.0) and eighth in passing touchdowns allowed (seven). If Detroit's defense continues to struggle, there's a chance that the Lions could be forced into a pass-heavy game script that allows TeSlaa to see an increase in targets. However, the Lions have a number of pass-game weapons that are ahead of TeSlaa in the target pecking order between wide receivers Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jameson Williams, as well as tight end Sam LaPorta and running back Jahmyr Gibbs. TeSlaa remains tough for fantasy managers to trust in Week 7.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Eeli Tolvanen Misses Practice for Personal Reasons
New York Rangers winger Eeli Tolvanen (personal) didn't practice on Friday, The Athletic's Peter Baugh reports. Tolvanen was unavailable for personal reasons, and it's unclear if he will join the team for Saturday's tilt against Ottawa. After signing a one-year deal in September, Tolvanen had a strong start in New York, putting together a three-game goal streak early in the season. He has four points (three goals, one assist) in 12 games. Newly signed Luke Glendening could make his Rangers debut if Tolvanen can't play on Saturday night.
Source: Peter Baugh
Source: Peter Baugh
