October 18, 2025
Houston Texans running back
Nick Chubb will be back on the field on Monday night against the Seahawks after his team's Week 6 bye week. Chubb went into the bye week with a strong performance, totaling 61 rushing yards and a touchdown against the Ravens on just 11 carries. He has seen his snap share start to slip a bit, though, dropping from around 50% the first three weeks of the season to just 34% in Week 5. He still had more carries than any other running back in that win, though, and he seems to be the go-to option on early downs and in run-focused situations. He'll remain in a timeshare with rookie
Woody Marks and
Dameon Pierce on Monday, but he still brings enough touchdown-dependent upside to be an RB3 or flex play since he is the No. 29 RB this week in RotoBaller's rankings.
--Zach ThompsonSource: NFL.com
October 18, 2025
Houston Texans quarterback
C.J. Stroud went into his Week 6 bye week with immaculate vibes after throwing for 244 yards and four touchdowns in a 44-10 rout of the Ravens. He seemed to be making strides in new offensive coordinator Nick Caley's system, and he'll look to carry over that momentum to a tough Monday Night Football matchup against the Seahawks. Stroud threw for progressively more yards and increasing touchdowns leading up to that big game, when he completed 23 of his 27 pass attempts and looked dominant. He's only the QB18 in RotoBaller's rankings this week, though, since the Seahawks will present a formidable road challenge for the Ohio State alum. He's an excellent second QB in deep leagues, and he'll be out to prove that his two big games before the bye were the start of a positive trend.
--Zach ThompsonSource: NFL.com
October 18, 2025
Chicago Bears kicker
Jake Moody was elevated from the practice squad ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Saints. Moody was close to perfect in his Bears debut in Week 6 against Washington, nailing his lone extra point and hitting four of five field goals, including a 38-yarder as time expired to give the Bears their third win of the season. His 48-yard field goal to start the fourth quarter was blocked, but it was otherwise a great debut for Moody, who has had his struggles in San Francisco. He projects again as a decent option in Week 7 with the Chicago offense improving each week.
--Kyle McCarthySource: Chicago Bears
October 18, 2025
Atlanta Falcons running back
Bijan Robinson ran wild on the Bills last week, racking up 238 yards from scrimmage and a touchdown. He's now gone over 100 scrimmage yards in each of the team's first five contests while averaging a league-best 5.8 yards per rush (minimum 50 attempts) and almost five receptions per game. Week 7's matchup on Sunday night against the 49ers brings a matchup against a defense that's yielded the 13th-most fantasy points to opposing running backs, and will again be without Nick Bosa (knee) and Fred Warner (ankle). Game script hasn't mattered in relation to Robinson's fantasy production, as the 23-year-old will be involved whether the team goes run or pass-heavy. With just a 2.5 point spread, this one figures to be close, which should keep all of the Falcons' key offensive pieces involved, and former first-round draft pick will again be a high-end RB1 on Sunday night.
--Jarod RuppSource: ESPN
October 18, 2025
Chicago Bears running back
Travis Homer (calf) was activated off injured reserve on Saturday. Homer missed the first five games of the season and is now ready to make his season debut on Sunday in New Orleans. Starter D'Andre Swift was limited in practice this week with a groin injury, potentially opening up opportunities for Homer, rookie
Kyle Monangai, and
Roschon Johnson. Homer has primarily been a special teamer for his career and shouldn't be on fantasy radars.
--Kyle McCarthySource: Chicago Bears
October 18, 2025
The Seattle Seahawks defense/special teams unit should be a solid starting option in Week 7 against the Houston Texans. The Texans' offense has struggled this season. Against solid defenses, Houston's offensive line has been terrible. They have allowed 12 sacks in five games. Seattle's defense has already recorded 20 sacks in six games. Additionally, Houston has struggled to run the ball this season, while Seattle is allowing the second-fewest amount of rushing yards per game. This game features two high-level defenses and should be a relatively low-scoring affair. The Seahawks are also going to get several key defensive players back this week. The Seahawks D/ST has a chance for plenty of sacks, low yardage, and a turnover or two. Other than an ugly game against Tampa Bay in Week 5, this unit has produced huge numbers for fantasy. Start them with confidence in Week 7.
--Quincy Milton III - RotoBallerSource: Brady Henderson
October 18, 2025
The San Francisco 49ers activated tight end
George Kittle (hamstring) from injured reserve on Saturday, and he's set to return for Sunday Night Football against the Falcons. Kittle played just 20 snaps in Week 1 against the Seahawks before suffering a hamstring injury that landed him on injured reserve. The stud tight end rewarded fantasy managers with four catches (four targets) for 25 yards and a touchdown before leaving, and now makes his return after missing five games. With several 49ers receivers sidelined, Kittle could see an increased target share on Sunday night against an Atlanta defense that has surrendered the fewest receptions to tight ends this year. Despite the challenging matchup, he remains a high-end TE1 for Week 7 and going forward.
--Kyle McCarthySource: Adam Schefter
October 18, 2025
Carolina Panthers running back
Rico Dowdle has been one of the best stories in the NFL over the past two weeks, totaling an unbelievable 473 yards and two touchdowns as the lead back in place of
Chuba Hubbard (calf). Hubbard will make his return on Sunday against the Jets, which muddies the outlook for the backfield this week. Hubbard earned a contract extension for his strong production last season and operated as the clear lead back before getting injured this season, but the superb play of Dowdle certainly changes some things. Head coach Dave Canales was noncommittal on how touches would be distributed, but expect it to be close to an even split, perhaps with a lean to Dowdle. Given his recent strong play, Dowdle profiles as a viable RB2 or flex start in Week 7 against the Jets.
--Kyle McCarthySource: RotoBaller
October 18, 2025
Carolina Panthers quarterback
Bryce Young has played better of late and is coming off his most efficient game of the season against the Cowboys, completing 17 of 25 passes for 199 yards, three touchdowns, and one interception. After a brutal Week 4 showing in a 42-13 loss to New England, Young has responded with two solid performances. The third-year QB has performed well at home, leading the Panthers to wins in all three contests in Carolina, but he's struggled on the road. Young will look to change that as the team travels to New York to face the 0-6 Jets in Week 7. He offers QB2 value, but the ceiling is limited.
--Kyle McCarthySource: RotoBaller
October 18, 2025
NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports that "several teams" are interested in trading for Miami Dolphins wide receiver
Jaylen Waddle, but the Dolphins have no interest in trading him. The 26-year-old has recorded 29 catches for 390 yards and three touchdowns on 40 targets through his first six games of 2025. In two games since taking over for the injured
Tyreek Hill (knee) as Miami's clear WR1, Waddle has recorded 12 catches for 205 yards and a score on 17 targets. Waddle is under contract with the Dolphins through the 2028 season, so the team is under no pressure to move him despite their ugly 1-5 record. With Hill out for the remainder of the season, Waddle profiles as a must-start fantasy wide receiver as the clear top option in the passing game for Dolphins quarterback
Tua Tagovailoa.
--Will BradySource: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport
October 18, 2025
The Green Bay Packers have elevated running back
Pierre Strong Jr. from the practice squad for the team's Week 7 matchup against the Arizona Cardinals, per ESPN's Adam Schefter. Packers RB1
Josh Jacobs (calf) practiced in full on Friday, but is officially listed as questionable to play in Week 7 due to a calf injury. If Jacobs were to be sidelined, Green Bay would likely split backfield work between
Emanuel Wilson,
Chris Brooks, and Strong Jr. Wilson has rushed for 671 yards and four touchdowns on 135 carries across 29 career games for the Packers and has served as the team's primary RB2 so far this season. While Jacobs should still be expected to play, fantasy managers might be wise to scoop up Wilson in leagues where that's still possible, just in case Jacobs is a late scratch.
--Will BradySource: ESPN - Adam Schefter
October 18, 2025
Washington Commanders wide receiver
Deebo Samuel Sr. (heel) will not travel to Dallas for his team's Week 7 matchup against the Dallas Cowboys, per Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. The Commanders will be extremely shorthanded at wide receiver in Week 7, as they will be playing without Samuel Sr.,
Terry McLaurin (quad), and
Noah Brown (groin, knee). Without their top three wideouts, Washington will likely turn to
Chris Moore,
Luke McCaffrey, and
Jaylin Lane for wide receiver production. McCaffrey has averaged 22.4 yards per reception and scored three touchdowns so far this season, so he may be the best option for desperate fantasy managers to take a shot on this week. Commanders tight end
Zach Ertz (shoulder, calf) could be the favorite to lead the team in targets against Dallas, but he's listed as questionable to play due to shoulder and calf injuries.
--Will BradySource: NFL Network - Tom Pelissero
October 18, 2025
NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports that the Arizona Cardinals are "planning to start"
Jacoby Brissett at quarterback in Week 7 against the Green Bay Packers, meaning quarterback
Kyler Murray (foot) will likely miss his second straight game due to a mid-foot sprain. Murray is officially listed as questionable, but Rapoport notes that Brissett was working with the starters during the open portion of the team's practice, while Murray threw to practice-squad wide receivers. Murray has mostly struggled across five games in 2025, completing 68.3% of his pass attempts for 962 yards, six touchdowns, and three interceptions. The 28-year-old still brings value as a rusher (173 rushing yards, one touchdown), but not quite enough to always overcome his inefficiencies as a passer. Brissett played well in Murray's absence in Week 6, throwing for over 300 yards against the Indianapolis Colts. Still, Brissett profiles as a low-end streaming option for fantasy managers in two-quarterback formats in a tougher Week 7 matchup against Green Bay.
--Will BradySource: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport
October 18, 2025
The Arizona Cardinals are "once again planning to start" veteran
Jacoby Brissett at quarterback against the Green Bay Packers in Week 7, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Cardinals quarterback
Kyler Murray (foot) is officially listed as questionable, but it appears a mid-foot sprain will keep him out of a second straight game. Brissett played well in his first start of the season in Week 6 against the Indianapolis Colts, completing 27 of 44 pass attempts for 320 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception. The 32-year-old gets a tougher matchup in his second start against Green Bay. At best, Brissett profiles as a low-end streaming option for fantasy managers in two-quarterback formats in Week 7.
--Will BradySource: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport
October 18, 2025
Carolina Panthers wide receiver
Jalen Coker (quad) has officially been activated from Injured Reserve and is available for his team's Week 7 matchup against the New York Jets. Coker has not yet played this season due to a quad injury, but he recorded 32 catches for 478 yards and two touchdowns on 46 targets across 11 games in 2024. The 23-year-old will likely compete with Panthers wideout
Xavier Legette for WR2 reps alongside
Tetairoa McMillan in Carolina. Carolina may ease Coker back into the offense slowly, but it's worth noting that he's been practicing for two weeks and was close to returning in Week 6. Coker profiles as a low-end flex option in three-wide receiver leagues in Week 7 against the Jets.
--Will BradySource: Panthers.com - Darin Gantt
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