🏆 Week 7 Fantasy Football Ranks

TNF Preview and A Look at Next Week

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Jen of Deep Dive Fantasy
October 19, 2023

We get the Jaguars this evening which feels very familiar for Thursday night, but at least it’s not the Urban Meyer version. In this Thursday edition of the Deep Dive Fantasy newsletter, we’ll cover Week 7 ranks, a look ahead, the TNF matchup, and of course the happenings over at 4for4.

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Quarterbacks

What stands out: We have two new faces in the Top 12 this week with Brock Purdy landing as QB7 on MNF vs. the Vikings, and Russell Wilson making his first starting QB appearance of 2023 at home against Green Bay.

Running Backs

What stands out: Thanks to a juicy home tilt with the Cardinals, Ken Walker jumps from RB10 to RB2 this week while Alvin Kamara also spiked seven spots to No 5. Jerome Ford and Isiah Pacheco crack fantasy RB1 territory thanks to bye weeks, injuries, and favorable opponents.

Wide Receivers

What stands out: There is plenty of movement this week in the WR1 department, as D.J. Moore and Calvin Ridley fall out, along with two bye-week players (Ja’Marr Chase & CeeDee Lamb). They are replaced by Brandon Aiyuk, DeVonta Smith, Jaylen Waddle, and DK Metcalf.

Tight Ends

What stands out: Cole Kmet drops out likely due to a QB change, and Pat Freiermuth returns from both a bye week and a hamstring injury. Rookie Luke Musgrave is TE10 as he heads to the Mile High City to face the worst-ranked defense in TE aFPA.

Staying ahead of league mates can be a difference-maker in fantasy football. Stashing players a week ahead for streaming or bye-week fill-ins can give us that edge we all crave. Here are some players with either great Week 7 matchups, or they’re in the position for more volume based on injuries ahead of them.

🛡️Tyjae Spears, RB - (TEN)

I told you to grab and stash Tyjae Spears back in Week 3, but he’s here again since opportunity could be knocking even more. QB Ryan Tannehill sustained an ankle injury against the Ravens in London last week and the Titans may decide to go full rebuild if the signal-caller is sidelined for significant time. That could mean dealing Derrick Henry or just more work for Spears.

⚜️ Rashid Shaheed, WR - (NO)

After an explosive start to 2023 as the WR23 in half-PPR scoring through the first two contests, Rashid Shaheed then disappeared until Week 6, where he posted 103 combined yards and a touchdown. As the Saints’ deep-play guy, the consistency may not be there, but with plenty of players on byes in the coming weeks, Shaheed could be a lottery ticket for those in need.

🌊 Zach Charbonnet, RB - (SEA)

This one is not a secret sleeper stash or a player no one’s heard of—it’s a reminder people are dropping Zach Charbonnet in order to make room on their roster, and he’s a great insurance player to have parked on your bench. Ken Walker is the clear No.1 RB for Seattle and is playing well, however, Charbonnet has actually been efficient with the work he’s been given, boasting 4.7 yards per carry on 23 attempts, with an additional six receptions for 36 yards. If you have the space, snag the rookie now before he potentially gets hotter down the stretch. 

We get a southern battle in Week 7 for TNF as the Jaguars take on the Saints in New Orleans There are plenty of fantasy pieces in this contest so let’s get to it.

Injury Report

  • 🐆 WR Zay Jones (knee) - OUT

  • 🐆 QB Trevor Lawrence (knee) - Questionable

  • ⚜️ TE Juwan Johnson (calf) - OUT

  • ⚜️ RB Jamaal Williams (hamstring) - Questionable

Fantasy-Relevant Player Ranks & Projections (via 4for4)

💪🏼 Quarterback

  • Trevor Lawrence QB12, 14.4

  • Derek Carr QB18, 13.2

🏃🏾‍♂️ Running Back

  • Alvin Kamara RB5, 16.0 (half-PPR), RB4, 18.7 (PPR)

  • Travis Etienne RB7, 14.9 (half-PPR), RB8, 16.5 (PPR)

  • Kendre Miller RB54, 2.4 (half-PPR), RB54, 2.9 (PPR)

  • Tank Bigsby RB55, 2.2 (half-PPR), RB55, 2.5 (PPR)

🫴🏼 Wide Receiver

  • Chris Olave WR13, 11.9 (half-PPR), WR11 14.5 (PPR)

  • Christian Kirk WR21, 10.7 (half-PPR), WR20, 13.2 (PPR)

  • Calvin Ridley WR20, 10.7 (half-PPR), WR12, 13.0 (PPR)

  • Michael Thomas WR34, 9.2 (half-PPR), WR29, 11.6 (PPR)

  • Rashid Shaheed WR38, 8.5, WR42, 9.8 (PPR)

🍑 Tight Ends

  • Evan Engram TE7, 8.9 (half-PPR), TE6, 11.4 (PPR)

  • Taysom Hill TE21, 4.7 (half-PPR), TE24, 5.7 (PPR)

🦵🏼Kickers

  • Blake Grupe K10, 7.2

  • Brandon Mcmanus K13, 7.0

🛡️Team Defense

  • Saints DST11, 6.1

  • Jaguars DST14, 6.0

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