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Andy's potential Week 7 busts, fantasy football start 'em, sit 'em picks for players who may disappoint. You should consider benching these players in Week 7.
Hey RotoBallers! As we turn the page to Week 7, it's almost time to set our next round of fantasy lineups.
With four teams on a bye and many star-player injuries, managers may need to make tough lineup decisions to secure a win. In this piece, we will look at four players who could disappoint this weekend and may be best kept on your bench.
Who should fantasy managers bench in Week 7? Let's dive in!
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Potential Fantasy Football Lineup Busts
QB: Kirk Cousins (LAR) vs. LV
Kirk Cousins was a top streaming option in Week 6 but should be benched in Week 7. He faced a weak Bills defense and threw for 313 yards with two scores, marking his fourth game total over 20.0 fantasy points this season.
Kirk Cousins ➡️ Tre Tucker for the TD!
BUFvsLV on CBS/Paramount+
Stream on @NFLPlus https://t.co/Gl1Uln47Gx— NFL (@NFL) October 18, 2026
However, Cousins faces a much tougher task this weekend. On Sunday, the Raiders will face the Los Angeles Rams, who are coming off a disappointing loss to the Cardinals. While the Rams offense struggled to move the ball in this contest, they contained Jacoby Brissett, as they have nearly every opposing QB this season.
Entering Week 7, the Rams have allowed the second-fewest passing yards per game, trailing only the Seattle Seahawks. In this loss, they held Brissett to just 217 yards but struggled to stop the run, allowing 120 yards on the ground. Managers should expect a heavy dose of Ashton Jeanty and Mike Washington Jr. for the Vegas offense.
RB: Zach Charbonnet (SEA) vs. KC
Zach Charbonnet is training towards making an impact this weekend against the Kansas City Chiefs. However, even if the Seahawks turn to Emanuel Wilson to land the ball again, both would be major lineup landmines. The Chiefs have been among the top defensive units, especially against the run.
The Chiefs have allowed just 88.8 rushing yards per game this season, ranking sixth. With Charbonnet working his way back from a torn ACL, there is no guarantee he'll get a high workload right away, especially early in his return.
If Charbonnet gets only 10-15 carries, he may not find much success against this tough defensive unit. While he did punch in 12 rushing scores last season, he averaged a career-low 4.0 YPC. Even if Wilson gets the starting nod again, he is coming off a modest week, averaging just 3.7 YPC against the Broncos and would carry just as much risk as Charbonnet.
Zach Charbonnet practicing, and starting what coach Mike Macdonald says will be his 1st full week of work in practice since reconstructive knee surgery 8 months ago.
If the week goes well, #Seahawks expect him to make his season debut Sunday night vs the Chiefs @933KJR https://t.co/KzAyGXJVzx
— Gregg Bell (@gbellseattle) October 20, 2026
WR: Michael Wilson (ARI) vs. DEN
While the Marvin Harrison Jr. trade was expected to open up even more targets for Michael Wilson, the de facto WR1 has hit a bit of a slump. Over his last two games, Wilson has averaged just 31 yards and 7.3 PPR points per game. Before this slump, Wilson was productive, drawing double-digit targets in two games and averaging 14.2 PPR points per game.
While the target share may increase, managers should not expect a major bounce-back effort. This weekend, Wilson and the Cardinals face the Broncos, who have allowed the eighth-fewest half-PPR points to opposing WRs this season. He profiles more as a borderline FLEX option than the WR2 value he carried earlier in the campaign.
TE: Kyle Pitts Sr. (ATL) vs. SF
Kyle Pitts enjoyed a much-needed bounce-back effort this past weekend but, unfortunately, carries high risks heading into Week 7. During their thrilling loss to the Bears, Pitts caught five of seven targets for 60 yards and two touchdowns. Before this contest, the former fourth-round pick averaged 5.4 PPR points per game (Weeks 1 through 5).
Kyle Pitts what a play!
CHIvsATL on FOX/FOX One
Stream on @NFLPlus https://t.co/1K7vEntXHI— NFL (@NFL) October 18, 2026
While his season-high of seven targets is promising, managers should still view Pitts as a risky fringe TE1. This weekend, the Falcons face the 49ers, who have shut down opposing tight ends and limited them to the fewest fantasy points. While they have not faced a gauntlet of top tight ends, given the matchup and Pitts's inconsistent production, managers should look elsewhere on Sunday.
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