October 18, 2025
New England Patriots kicker
Andy Borregales has lacked fantasy appeal through the first six games of his NFL career, but he has emerged as a low-end streamer for Week 7 against the Tennessee Titans. Borregales has two factors working in his favor this Sunday. First of all, he has kicked quite well lately, going 10-for-10 on extra points and 4-for-4 on field goals over his last four games. The field goal sample size is relatively small, which has lowered his ceiling, but you can't gripe about a 100 percent accuracy rate. Second, the Patriots should find themselves in scoring position quite often against the Titans. Extra points may be more common than field goals, but still, volume is king, and Borregales should be busy on Sunday. Borregales ranks as the #16 kicker in RotoBaller's expert rankings, giving him low-end streaming appeal in deeper leagues.
--Andersen PickardSource: RotoBaller
October 18, 2025
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver
Chris Godwin (fibula) will miss his second straight game in Week 7 against the Detroit Lions due to a fibula injury. Godwin missed the first three weeks of the 2025 season while still recovering from a lower leg injury that ended his 2024 season. He recorded six catches for 52 yards on 14 targets across Weeks 5 and 6, but it appears he's still having lower-body issues that will keep him on the sidelines. Buccaneers wide receivers
Mike Evans (hamstring) and
Emeka Egbuka (hamstring) are both game-time decisions in Week 7, so Tampa Bay's wide receiver room is in flux. If one or both of Evans and Egbuka are out, the Buccaneers will likely rely on at least one of
Sterling Shepard,
Tez Johnson, and/or
Kameron Johnson for wide receiver production against Detroit.
--Will BradySource: Fox Sports - Greg Auman
October 18, 2025
The Jacksonville Jaguars defense/special teams unit is a low-end starting option against the Los Angeles Rams in London. The Rams are normally a prolific offense under head coach Sean McVay, but star wide receiver Puka Nacua will be out, making them more susceptible to mistakes than usual. The unit started the season strong, but has struggled the last two weeks against the Chiefs and Seahawks, putting them now at third in fantasy points scored. The upside due to matchup isn’t really there, but the Jaguars D/ST is at least startable in the Week 7 London game based on their overall strong start to the season and ability to force turnovers.
--Seth Quinn - RotoBaller
October 18, 2025
The New England Patriots D/ST has been trending up over the last few weeks, and they'll get an even more favorable matchup against the Tennessee Titans in Week 7. Tennessee has limped to a 1-5 start and continues to trend in the wrong direction after firing head coach Brian Callahan midseason. Rookie No. 1 pick
Cameron Ward has three touchdowns and eight total turnovers, making it difficult for the Tennessee offense to move the ball and score points. This bodes well for the Patriots, who have forced four turnovers over their last two games. The Titans have allowed the most fantasy points to opposing D/ST units in Week 7, making New England a must-start in all leagues. RotoBaller's expert rankings have the Patriots D/ST ranked #1 this week.
--Andersen PickardSource: RotoBaller
October 18, 2025
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver
Drake London is coming off back-to-back 100-yard efforts, with a touchdown in both games as well. The 24-year-old is averaging over 10 targets and six catches per contest, with Week 7 bringing a matchup with the 49ers on Sunday night. The San Francisco defense has allowed the 18th-most half-point fantasy PPR points thus far, but has been much more susceptible to the pass in recent weeks with the losses of Nick Bosa (knee) and Fred Warner (ankle). Fellow wideout
Darnell Mooney (hanstring) is questionable for this game, but if active, his presence should not diminish London's role, which is the unquestioned No. 1 receiver with a whopping 32.9 percent target share in 2025. The 6-foot-4 wide receiver's heavy usage on a weekly basis consistently puts him in the WR1 range, and he'll be a mid-range WR1 again versus the 49ers.
--Jarod RuppSource: ESPN
October 18, 2025
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver
Emeka Egbuka (hamstring) suffered a hamstring injury in Week 6 that caused him to miss practice on both Thursday and Friday of this week. However, Egbuka was able to log a limited practice on Saturday, and his status for his team's Week 7 game against the Detroit Lions on Monday will be a "game-time decision," per Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles. Egbuka has been excellent through the first six weeks of his NFL career, recording 27 catches for 469 yards and five touchdowns on 42 targets. Fantasy managers are now faced with a tough choice in Week 7, as they likely will not know whether Egbuka is active until Monday evening. The Buccaneers could get star wideout
Mike Evans (hamstring) back from a hamstring injury against Detroit, but he remains a game-time decision as well. Tampa Bay will rely on Sterling Shephard,
Tez Johnson, and
Kameron Johnson for wide receiver production if Egbuka remains out.
--Will BradySource: Tampa Bay Times - Rick Stroud
October 18, 2025
New England Patriots tight end
Hunter Henry has seen his fantasy production fluctuate on a week-by-week basis this year, ultimately ranking as the overall TE8 (PPR) through six contests. While his numbers have been enough to justify starting him in most weeks, managers may want to look elsewhere for production at the tight end position in Week 7. This week, Henry takes on the Tennessee Titans. Not only will the Patriots likely enjoy a positive game script -- leading to increased rush attempts and fewer pass attempts -- but the Titans have also been solid against the tight end position. Through Week 6, Tennessee has allowed the eighth-fewest fantasy points to tight ends. Henry's fantasy production this season has been largely based on game script and matchup, so with both of those factors not in his favor this week, the veteran is tough to trust. He ranks outside the top 12 fantasy tight ends ahead of Week 7 against the Titans.
--Andersen PickardSource: RotoBaller
October 18, 2025
New England Patriots wide receiver
DeMario Douglas enjoyed plenty of success last Sunday against the New Orleans Saints, but he could come back down to earth in Week 7 against the Tennessee Titans. It was refreshing to see Douglas catch three passes for 71 yards and a touchdown last weekend, but in the five games prior to that, he was averaging just 1.4 catches, six yards, and 0.2 touchdowns per contest. If the start of the season is any indication, the slot receiver's breakout game last weekend is more of an anomaly than a sign of things to come. Right now, managers interested in the Patriots' receivers should have more faith in
Stefon Diggs and
Kayshon Boutte than Douglas. Heading into a matchup against the Titans, who have allowed the 15th-most fantasy points to wide receivers in 2025, Douglas is not a reliable fantasy option.
--Andersen PickardSource: RotoBaller
October 18, 2025
Dallas Cowboys rookie running back
Jaydon Blue has seen his first NFL game action over the last two weeks, but he's yet to play a significant role in the team's offense. Through two games, Blue has recorded seven rushing yards on seven carries and has not been targeted by Cowboys quarterback
Dak Prescott. With veteran Cowboys back
Miles Sanders (knee, ankle) on Injured Reserve, Blue figures to have an extended run as the team's RB2 behind
Javonte Williams. Still, it would appear that the team does not currently trust Blue to do much beyond give Williams the occasional play off. That seems unlikely to change in a crucial divisional matchup in Week 7 against the Washington Commanders. Blue maintains long-term fantasy appeal as a handcuff, but he's not startable for fantasy managers in Week 7.
--Will BradySource: RotoBaller
October 18, 2025
New England Patriots wide receiver
Kayshon Boutte was one of the top fantasy breakouts in Week 6, and he'll look to carry that momentum into another favorable matchup against the Tennessee Titans in Week 7. Boutte exploded last Sunday with five catches, 93 yards, and two touchdowns, taking advantage of a Saints defense that is notoriously poor against perimeter receivers. The Titans' run defense is far weaker than their pass defense, but Boutte still has an opportunity to excel with a positive game script in place. The Patriots could take several deep shots, looking to run up the score or take advantage of a defense that recently endured turmoil with the mid-season firing of head coach Brian Callahan. Boutte continues to be an intriguing WR3/flex with additional upside.
--Andersen PickardSource: RotoBaller
October 18, 2025
New England Patriots running back
TreVeyon Henderson has continued to share backfield reps with
Rhamondre Stevenson through six weeks of the 2025 season. As a result, the rookie has mostly stayed off the fantasy radar. That could change in Week 7 as Henderson has a prime opportunity to break out against the Tennessee Titans. New England is heavily favored over Tennessee, so a positive game script could lead to plenty of touches for the running backs, particularly Henderson. The Titans are pretty bad against the run, too, allowing the most rushing touchdowns and third-most fantasy points to opposing running backs in 2025. Between game script and matchup, Week 7 could offer the perfect storm for Henderson to separate himself from Rhamondre Stevenson and break out with a huge game. He's an intriguing RB3/flex with RB2 upside this week.
--Andersen PickardSource: RotoBaller
October 18, 2025
New England Patriots running back
Rhamondre Stevenson could see a large workload again in Week 7. The Patriots are facing off against the Tennessee Titans, which means the Patriots could enjoy a positive game script and therefore run the ball quite often. That would be good news for Stevenson, who has a slight edge on the lead-back role in New England despite some fumbling issues. Volume is just half the battle, though. Stevenson has struggled with efficiency at times this year, including last week when he had 13 carries for 18 yards (1.4 YPC). Fortunately for him, the Titans have been worn down by the run, allowing 4.7 YPC and the third-most fantasy points to running backs in 2025. With such a favorable matchup headed his way, Stevenson ranks as an RB3/flex.
--Andersen PickardSource: RotoBaller
October 18, 2025
Dallas Cowboys running back
Javonte Williams had his worst game of the season in Week 6, recording just 34 scrimmage yards on 18 touches against the Carolina Panthers. Still, the 25-year-old is having an excellent season, as he's logged 559 yards from scrimmage and six touchdowns on 114 total touches through the first six weeks of 2025. The Cowboys have had a penchant for playing high-scoring games so far this season, and they could have another on tap in Week 7 against the Washington Commanders. Williams has played a workhorse, three-down role all year in Dallas, which put him in a good position to be productive each week. If there's any cause for concern, it's that Washington has allowed just four rushing touchdowns through its first six games. Still, Williams projects for close to 20 touches and profiles as a must-start fantasy running back in Week 7.
--Will BradySource: RotoBaller
October 18, 2025
The Chicago Bears' defense enters Week 7 as a must-start D/ST for fantasy managers. While the unit has struggled at times in terms of points and yardage allowed, it has been a turnover-forcing machine recently. Their defense has racked up 11 takeaways over the last three games, including matchups against the Cowboys and Commanders' offenses. The Bears now draw their easiest test of the season against the New Orleans Saints, whose offense ranks 25th in yards per game and 29th in points per game. Although the Saints have protected the ball well, with
Spencer Rattler throwing just one interception (tied with WR
Chris Olave), Chicago's defensive momentum and solid play make them a strong fantasy option. Even if turnovers are harder to come by this week, the Bears project as a top-five fantasy defense and remain a must-start in Week 7.
--Nathan HarveySource: Pro Football Reference
October 18, 2025
Chicago Bears rookie tight end
Colston Loveland could be on the verge of a breakout performance in Week 7 against the New Orleans Saints. It's been a quiet start to his rookie campaign, with five catches for 54 yards through five games. The tenth overall pick has opened the season behind veteran
Cole Kmet, but Week 6 hinted at a gap closing between the two. Kmet played 52% of the snaps, while Loveland saw 43%, even as the Bears used two-tight end sets at their lowest rate of the year. Head coach Ben Johnson later said the formation usage was game-plan specific, but Loveland's increased role is a promising sign. The rookie now faces a Saints defense that has allowed the eighth-most fantasy points to tight ends this season. While Loveland isn't startable yet, Week 7 could mark the beginning of his breakout as he continues to close the gap for TE1 duties in Chicago.
--Nathan HarveySource: Pro Football Reference
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