Fantasy Football Rankings: Week 7 Big Board

Amazingly, we’re already approaching the midway point of the fantasy regular season. Time may be flying, but only your record indicates if you’re having fun.

With six weeks of games already behind us, the sample size is big enough to have strong opinions on players and defenses, so matchup analysis should only get stronger. To that point, I would suggest looking at the last four weeks of games when checking out statistics. Doing so gives you the best indicator of trends while using the most recent information.

If you have stash-and-hope players such as New England Patriots wide receiver Brandon LaFell or Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Austin Seferian-Jenkins, there’s a chance both could return to action in Week 7. Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant hasn’t been ruled out by the team and is 50-50 to play, according to NFL Network’s Rand Getlin. That would be a huge boost for the Cowboys and fantasy owners who’ve been holding onto Dez.

With the Chicago Bears, the Cincinnati Bengals, the Denver Broncos and the Green Bay Packers off, it’s a brutal week to deal with the bye, so you may be reaching a bit deeper into your roster to fill out your starting lineup, Unfortunately, the waiver wire for Week 7 is one of the weakest of the season. That makes lineup construction that much more difficult, so be sure to be on top of the latest information when it comes to news and injuries. 

Also, don’t forget that the first Sunday game takes place at 9:30 a.m. ET, when the Jacksonville Jaguars face the Buffalo Bills in London, England. That’s an early start, and both sides have injury issues to deal with heading into this game. 

The Bills have concerns with quarterback Tyrod Taylor (knee) and wide receivers Sammy Watkins (ankle) and Percy Harvin (hip). Jacksonville hopes running back T.J. Yeldon (groin), wide receiver Allen Robinson (knee) and tight end Julius Thomas (hip) are healthy enough to play.

Let’s jump into this week’s rankings at each position.

As always, these rankings will be updated throughout the week and right after inactives come down for the early-afternoon games Sunday.

Top 100: Red Beats Black

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I’ll be breaking down each position with players looking better than usual, players looking worse than usual, players to avoid and sleepers. Before we get into those, here are the teams I like as a whole for fantasy this week because of their matchups:

• Arizona Cardinals (vs. Baltimore Ravens)
• New Orleans Saints (at Indianapolis Colts)
• Indianapolis Colts (vs. New Orleans Saints)
• New York Giants (vs. Dallas Cowboys)
• Seattle Seahawks (at San Francisco 49ers)

Matt Camp Week 7 PPR Top 100 Flex Rankings

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Rank	Player (team)	Matchup	ECR	vs. ECR
1	Todd Gurley (STL)	vs. CLE	2	1
2	Devonta Freeman (ATL)	at TEN	1	-1
3	DeAndre Hopkins (HOU)	at MIA	4	1
4	Le'Veon Bell (PIT)	at KC	3	-1
5	Adrian Peterson (MIN)	at DET	5	0
6	Christopher Ivory (NYJ)	at NE	7	1
7	Mark Ingram (NO)	at IND	11	4
8	Odell Beckham Jr. (NYG)	vs. DAL	9	1
9	LeSean McCoy (BUF)	at JAC	12	3
10	Julio Jones (ATL)	at TEN	8	-2
11	Lamar Miller (MIA)	vs. HOU	15	4
12	Larry Fitzgerald (ARI)	vs. BAL	13	1
13	Rob Gronkowski (NE)	vs. NYJ	16	3
14	Doug Martin (TB)	at WAS	20	6
15	Marshawn Lynch (SEA)	at SF	10	-5
16	Arian Foster (HOU)	at MIA	6	-10
17	Brandon Marshall (NYJ)	at NE	14	-3
18	Frank Gore (IND)	vs. NO	19	1
19	Calvin Johnson (DET)	vs. MIN	18	-1
20	Julian Edelman (NE)	vs. NYJ	21	1
21	T.Y. Hilton (IND)	vs. NO	23	2
22	DeMarco Murray (PHI)	at CAR	25	3
23	Justin Forsett (BAL)	at ARI	24	1
24	Dion Lewis (NE)	vs. NYJ	27	3
25	Antonio Brown (PIT)	at KC	26	1
26	Allen Robinson (JAC)	vs. BUF	28	2
27	John Brown (ARI)	vs. BAL	29	2
28	Danny Woodhead (SD)	vs. OAK	35	7
29	Amari Cooper (OAK)	at SD	37	8
30	Keenan Allen (SD)	vs. OAK	22	-8
31	Carlos Hyde (SF)	vs. SEA	31	0
32	Eric Decker (NYJ)	at NE	30	-2
33	Steve Smith (BAL)	at ARI	32	-1
34	Christine Michael (DAL)	at NYG	47	13
35	Mike Evans (TB)	at WAS	33	-2
36	Donte Moncrief (IND)	vs. NO	38	2
37	Antonio Gates (SD)	vs. OAK	34	-3
38	Latavius Murray (OAK)	at SD	17	-21
39	Martavis Bryant (PIT)	at KC	39	0
40	Jonathan Stewart (CAR)	vs. PHI	44	4
41	Jarvis Landry (MIA)	vs. HOU	43	2
42	Allen Hurns (JAC)	vs. BUF	42	0
43	Greg Olsen (CAR)	vs. PHI	46	3
44	Willie Snead (NO)	at IND	49	5
45	T.J. Yeldon (JAC)	vs. BUF	61	16
46	LeGarrette Blount (NE)	vs. NYJ	40	-6
47	Jordan Matthews (PHI)	at CAR	48	1
48	Stefon Diggs (MIN)	at DET	59	11
49	Vincent Jackson (TB)	at WAS	45	-4
50	Shane Vereen (NYG)	vs. DAL	66	16
51	Ryan Mathews (PHI)	at CAR	72	21
52	Travis Kelce (KC)	vs. PIT	57	5
53	Travis Benjamin (CLE)	at STL	50	-3
54	Chris Johnson (ARI)	vs. BAL	41	-13
55	Brandin Cooks (NO)	at IND	51	-4
56	Pierre Garcon (WAS)	vs. TB	53	-3
57	Golden Tate (DET)	vs. MIN	54	-3
58	Jeremy Maclin (KC)	vs. PIT	36	-22
59	Charcandrick West (KC)	vs. PIT	58	-1
60	Duke Johnson (CLE)	at STL	64	4
61	Ahmad Bradshaw (IND)	vs. NO	114	53
62	Jimmy Graham (SEA)	at SF	52	-10
63	Gary Barnidge (CLE)	at STL	62	-1
64	Kendall Wright (TEN)	vs. ATL	60	-4
65	Mike Wallace (MIN)	at DET	63	-2
66	Rashad Jennings (NYG)	vs. DAL	65	-1
67	Michael Floyd (ARI)	vs. BAL	79	12
68	Ameer Abdullah (DET)	vs. MIN	69	1
69	Delanie Walker (TEN)	vs. ATL	71	2
70	Michael Crabtree (OAK)	at SD	74	4
71	Leonard Hankerson (ATL)	at TEN	78	7
72	Rishard Matthews (MIA)	vs. HOU	81	9
73	Julius Thomas (JAC)	vs. BUF	68	-5
74	Theo Riddick (DET)	vs. MIN	80	6
75	Rueben Randle (NYG)	vs. DAL	83	8
76	Anquan Boldin (SF)	vs. SEA	67	-9
77	Terrance Williams (DAL)	at NYG	70	-7
78	Charles Clay (BUF)	at JAC	75	-3
79	Joseph Randle (DAL)	at NYG	77	-2
80	Tavon Austin (STL)	vs. CLE	76	-4
81	Ted Ginn (CAR)	vs. PHI	87	6
82	Jason Witten (DAL)	at NYG	82	0
83	Antonio Andrews (TEN)	vs. ATL	73	-10
84	Jamison Crowder (WAS)	vs. TB	84	0
85	Charles Sims (TB)	at WAS	95	10
86	Ladarius Green (SD)	vs. OAK	108	22
87	Andre Ellington (ARI)	vs. BAL	85	-2
88	Kamar Aiken (BAL)	at ARI	89	1
89	Melvin Gordon (SD)	vs. OAK	55	-34
90	Jordan Cameron (MIA)	vs. HOU	86	-4
91	Torrey Smith (SF)	vs. SEA	88	-3
92	Doug Baldwin (SEA)	at SF	91	-1
93	Isaiah Crowell (CLE)	at STL	90	-3
94	Kyle Rudolph (MIN)	at DET	94	0
95	Chris Thompson (WAS)	vs. TB	92	-3
96	Andre Johnson (IND)	vs. NO	98	2
97	Cecil Shorts (HOU)	at MIA	93	-4
98	Zach Ertz (PHI)	at CAR	110	12
99	Darren McFadden (DAL)	at NYG	97	-2
100	Robert Woods (BUF)	at JAC	96	-4

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Quarterbacks: Time to Fix It

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Better than usual

• Andrew Luck, Ind: Luck is coming off his best game of the season in what was a loss to the Patriots, but he should have a chance to build on that against the New Orleans Saints. The Saints have been a bottom-five defense against quarterbacks in the last four weeks.
• Eli Manning, NYG: In what you have to call a "burn the tape" game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday night, Manning was the second-worst fantasy quarterback to play an entire game in Week 6. He’s a top-10 QB over the last four weeks and should have a good chance to get over last week’s disaster against a Cowboys defense that’s allowed the second-most fantasy points to QBs in the last four weeks.
• Others: Drew Brees, NO; Russell Wilson, Sea

Worse than usual

• Cam Newton, Car: Newton hung in there to lead a comeback victory over the Seattle Seahawks last week. This week, he faces the Eagles at home in a somewhat tricky matchup. They’ve given up an average of about 274 yards and 1.5 touchdowns to QBs through the air in their last four games. They’re the second-highest scoring fantasy defense over than span.

Avoid

• Colin Kaepernick, SF: Kaepernick deserves credit for taking advantage of two beatable matchups in the last two weeks when he faced the New York Giants and the Baltimore Ravens. If you picked him up and used him in those two games, be prepared to look elsewhere for a quarterback this week, as Kaepernick is facing the visiting Seahawks. They’re a top-10 defense against QBs in the last four weeks.

Sleepers

• None of note, although I'd take a look at Tennessee Titans QB Zach Mettenberger if he has to start for the injured Marcus Mariota (knee) against the Atlanta Falcons.

Matt Camp Week 7 QB Rankings

Published on October 20

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Rank	Player (team)	Matchup	ECR	vs. ECR
1	Carson Palmer (ARI)	vs. BAL	1	0
2	Philip Rivers (SD)	vs. OAK	4	2
3	Andrew Luck (IND)	vs. NO	2	-1
4	Tom Brady (NE)	vs. NYJ	3	-1
5	Eli Manning (NYG)	vs. DAL	8	3
6	Drew Brees (NO)	at IND	6	0
7	Matt Ryan (ATL)	at TEN	7	0
8	Blake Bortles (JAC)	vs. BUF	10	2
9	Matthew Stafford (DET)	vs. MIN	11	2
10	Cam Newton (CAR)	vs. PHI	5	-5
11	Russell Wilson (SEA)	at SF	9	-2
12	Ryan Tannehill (MIA)	vs. HOU	12	0
13	Ryan Fitzpatrick (NYJ)	at NE	13	0
14	Tyrod Taylor (BUF)	at JAC	14	0
15	Sam Bradford (PHI)	at CAR	15	0
16	Brian Hoyer (HOU)	at MIA	16	0
17	Josh McCown (CLE)	at STL	17	0
18	Zach Mettenberger (TEN)	vs. ATL	28	10
19	Derek Carr (OAK)	at SD	19	0
20	Joe Flacco (BAL)	at ARI	20	0
21	Alex Smith (KC)	vs. PIT	22	1
22	Landry Jones (PIT)	at KC	23	1
23	Teddy Bridgewater (MIN)	at DET	18	-5
24	Jameis Winston (TB)	at WAS	21	-3
25	Colin Kaepernick (SF)	vs. SEA	24	-1
26	Matt Cassel (DAL)	at NYG	29	3
27	Nick Foles (STL)	vs. CLE	25	-2
28	Kirk Cousins (WAS)	vs. TB	27	-1

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Running Backs: Find Some Shade

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Better than usual

• LeSean McCoy, Buf: McCoy returned from his hamstring injury earlier than expected and had a successful outing in Week 6 against the Cincinnati Bengals. He performed well in a tough matchup, so expectations should be much higher against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Over the last four weeks, they’ve allowed the second-most fantasy points to running backs. Buffalo has injury concerns at QB and WR, and McCoy won’t have any real competition for touches since Karlos Williams will likely remain sidelined with a concussion (he didn't travel to London, per Matthew Fairburn of the Post Standard), so it could be a busy Sunday afternoon for McCoy.
• Frank Gore, Ind: Gore hasn’t put up flashy numbers, but he continues to chug along with a solid fantasy season and had 94 total yards in the Week 7 loss to the Patriots. This week, he faces a New Orleans Saints defense that’s allowed the sixth-most fantasy points to RBs over the last four weeks. Even with Ahmad Bradshaw in the mix, it should be a busy and productive week for Gore.
• Others: Todd Gurley, StL

Worse than usual

• Justin Forsett, Bal: An ankle injury nearly kept Forsett out of action in Week 6, but he played through it and totaled 101 yards in the loss to the San Francisco 49ers. The Ravens complete the Week 7 schedule in Arizona against the Cardinals on Monday night. Arizona has been a top-five defense against fantasy running backs, and because Baltimore’s defense is so bad, Forsett’s only chance of producing may have to come through the air. He’ll be active enough to use, but don’t be too excited about Forsett’s fantasy prospects this week.
• Dion Lewis/LeGarrette Blount, NE: Lewis cooled off in Week 6, as he attempted to play though an abdomen injury in a great matchup with the Indianapolis Colts. Blount led the way and totaled 104 yards with a pair of scores. It’ll be hard to expect much out of either player when the Patriots host the New York Jets. RBs have scored the fifth-fewest fantasy points against the Jets over the last four weeks.
• Others: Carlos Hyde, SF

Avoid

• Melvin Gordon, SD: Gordon’s rookie year hasn’t gone according to plan, and with two fumbles last week, he found himself on the bench in favor of Branden Oliver. Gordon has to earn some trust back and might not get a lot of chances to do so against the Oakland Raiders this week. Not only will he have Danny Woodhead and Oliver in front of him, but the Raiders have given up just 180 rushing yards and the fewest fantasy points to running backs in their last three games as well.

Sleepers

• Christine Michael, Dal: This could be the week Michael supporters have been waiting for since he signed with the Cowboys, and it may go all the way back to when the Seahawks initially drafted him in 2013. All signs point to Michael taking over for Joseph Randle this week when the Cowboys face the Giants for the second time this season. After a strong start, the Giants are now an average defense against fantasy running backs and come off a loss to the Eagles in which they allowed 153 rushing yards and a touchdown on 33 carries. Michael is drawing a favorable matchup in what may be the most active game of his career.

Matt Camp Week 7 PPR RB Rankings

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Rank	Player (team)	Matchup	ECR	vs. ECR
1	Todd Gurley (STL)	vs. CLE	2	1
2	Devonta Freeman (ATL)	at TEN	1	-1
3	Le'Veon Bell (PIT)	at KC	3	0
4	Adrian Peterson (MIN)	at DET	4	0
5	Christopher Ivory (NYJ)	at NE	6	1
6	Mark Ingram (NO)	at IND	8	2
7	LeSean McCoy (BUF)	at JAC	9	2
8	Lamar Miller (MIA)	vs. HOU	10	2
9	Doug Martin (TB)	at WAS	13	4
10	Marshawn Lynch (SEA)	at SF	7	-3
11	Arian Foster (HOU)	at MIA	5	-6
12	Frank Gore (IND)	vs. NO	12	0
13	DeMarco Murray (PHI)	at CAR	15	2
14	Justin Forsett (BAL)	at ARI	14	0
15	Dion Lewis (NE)	vs. NYJ	16	1
16	Danny Woodhead (SD)	vs. OAK	18	2
17	Carlos Hyde (SF)	vs. SEA	17	0
18	Christine Michael (DAL)	at NYG	22	4
19	Latavius Murray (OAK)	at SD	11	-8
20	Jonathan Stewart (CAR)	vs. PHI	21	1
21	T.J. Yeldon (JAC)	vs. BUF	26	5
22	LeGarrette Blount (NE)	vs. NYJ	20	-2
23	Shane Vereen (NYG)	vs. DAL	29	6
24	Ryan Mathews (PHI)	at CAR	32	8
25	Chris Johnson (ARI)	vs. BAL	19	-6
26	Charcandrick West (KC)	vs. PIT	25	-1
27	Duke Johnson (CLE)	at STL	27	0
28	Ahmad Bradshaw (IND)	vs. NO	45	17
29	Rashad Jennings (NYG)	vs. DAL	28	-1
30	Ameer Abdullah (DET)	vs. MIN	30	0
31	Theo Riddick (DET)	vs. MIN	34	3
32	Joseph Randle (DAL)	at NYG	33	1
33	Antonio Andrews (TEN)	vs. ATL	31	-2
34	Charles Sims (TB)	at WAS	38	4
35	Andre Ellington (ARI)	vs. BAL	35	0
36	Melvin Gordon (SD)	vs. OAK	24	-12
37	Isaiah Crowell (CLE)	at STL	36	-1
38	Chris Thompson (WAS)	vs. TB	37	-1
39	Darren McFadden (DAL)	at NYG	39	0
40	Darren Sproles (PHI)	at CAR	42	2
41	Khiry Robinson (NO)	at IND	50	9
42	Alfred Morris (WAS)	vs. TB	23	-19
43	C.J. Spiller (NO)	at IND	40	-3
44	Knile Davis (KC)	vs. PIT	41	-3
45	Matt Jones (WAS)	vs. TB	43	-2
46	Tevin Coleman (ATL)	at TEN	44	-2
47	David Johnson (ARI)	vs. BAL	46	-1
48	Denard Robinson (JAC)	vs. BUF	47	-1
49	Karlos Williams (BUF)	at JAC	49	-1
50	Branden Oliver (SD)	vs. OAK	56	5
51	Robert Turbin (CLE)	at STL	51	-1
52	Roy Helu (OAK)	at SD	52	-1
53	Javorius Allen (BAL)	at ARI	53	-1
54	Toby Gerhart (JAC)	vs. BUF	54	-1
55	Bishop Sankey (TEN)	vs. ATL	48	-8
56	Thomas Rawls (SEA)	at SF	57	0
57	Marcel Reece (OAK)	at SD	58	0
58	Fred Jackson (SEA)	at SF	60	1
59	Tre Mason (STL)	vs. CLE	61	1
60	DeAngelo Williams (PIT)	at KC	62	1
61	Alfred Blue (HOU)	at MIA	63	1
62	Andre Williams (NYG)	vs. DAL	64	1
63	Benny Cunningham (STL)	vs. CLE	65	1
64	Josh Robinson (IND)	vs. NO	67	2
65	Chris Polk (HOU)	at MIA	68	2
66	Fozzy Whittaker (CAR)	vs. PHI	69	2
67	Jonas Gray (MIA)	vs. HOU	70	2
68	Cameron Artis-Payne (CAR)	vs. PHI	71	2
69	Mike Davis (SF)	vs. SEA	72	2
70	Anthony Dixon (BUF)	at JAC	73	2
71	Bilal Powell (NYJ)	at NE	75	3
72	Mike Tolbert (CAR)	vs. PHI	74	1
73	Zac Stacy (NYJ)	at NE	76	2

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Wide Receivers: Double Trouble

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Better than usual

• Larry Fitzgerald/John Brown, Ari: Somehow, the Cardinals lost to the Pittsburgh Steelers last week even though Fitzgerald and Brown combined for 18 receptions and 289 yards. They get another favorable matchup in Week 7 on Monday night against the Ravens, who have been a bottom-two defense against wide receivers in the last four weeks. Both Fitzgerald and Brown have the upside to be top-10 fantasy wide receivers this week.
• Antonio Brown/Martavis Bryant, Pit: Brown and Bryant have a chance to build something new and dangerous for the Steelers, but can they overcome a bad quarterback situation? Michael Vick has a hamstring injury, and the team is prepared to start Landry Jones if Ben Roethlisberger isn’t back from his knee injury. I’m willing to bounce Brown and Bryant up because they have the best possible wide receiver matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs.

Worse than usual

• Jordan Matthews, Phi: Mistakes continue to cost Matthews, and while he’s having a decent fantasy season, it could be a lot better. It’ll likely get worse first in a tough matchup with the Carolina Panthers, who have been a top-10 defense against fantasy wide receivers this season. It’s hard to guess what will happen with the Eagles offense on given week, so you’re better off downgrading Matthews in this game.

Avoid

• Anquan Boldin/Torrey Smith, SF: The 49ers passing attack has come alive the last two weeks, but that may have something to do with the team's opponents (the Giants and the Ravens). It’ll be much tougher to keep it up against Seattle on Thursday night. While the Seahawks have blown leads in back-to-back games, their defense is the best against fantasy wide receivers in the last four weeks. It won’t be easy for Kaepernick, so avoid Boldin and Smith this week.

Sleepers

• Stefon Diggs, Min: I loved Diggs as a sleeper last week, but he exceeded my expectations, although it came against the Chiefs, the worst pass defense in the league. Luckily, Diggs draws another favorable matchup against the Detroit Lions. With just one win on the season, it’s no surprise Detroit is a bottom-10 defense against fantasy wide receivers over its last four games. If he keeps his role in the starting lineup, Diggs could have another big game, and that’s looking like a legit possibility.
• Michael Floyd, Ari: Floyd is coming off his best game of the season, posting five receptions for 50 yards and a touchdown during a loss to the Steeler. For the first time since 2013, I have some confidence in his fantasy value. Obviously, playing with Larry Fitzgerald and John Brown takes some attention away from Floyd, and the Cardinals love to throw it, which should give Floyd plenty of chances to build on last week’s performance when he faces the Ravens, one of the worst defenses in football.

Matt Camp Week 7 PPR WR Rankings

Published on October 20Export

Rank	Player (team)	Matchup	ECR	vs. ECR
1	DeAndre Hopkins (HOU)	at MIA	1	0
2	Odell Beckham Jr. (NYG)	vs. DAL	3	1
3	Julio Jones (ATL)	at TEN	2	-1
4	Larry Fitzgerald (ARI)	vs. BAL	4	0
5	Brandon Marshall (NYJ)	at NE	5	0
6	Calvin Johnson (DET)	vs. MIN	6	0
7	Julian Edelman (NE)	vs. NYJ	7	0
8	T.Y. Hilton (IND)	vs. NO	8	0
9	Antonio Brown (PIT)	at KC	10	1
10	Allen Robinson (JAC)	vs. BUF	11	1
11	John Brown (ARI)	vs. BAL	12	1
12	Amari Cooper (OAK)	at SD	16	4
13	Keenan Allen (SD)	vs. OAK	9	-4
14	Eric Decker (NYJ)	at NE	13	-1
15	Steve Smith (BAL)	at ARI	14	-1
16	Mike Evans (TB)	at WAS	15	-1
17	Donte Moncrief (IND)	vs. NO	18	1
18	Martavis Bryant (PIT)	at KC	19	1
19	Jarvis Landry (MIA)	vs. HOU	20	1
20	Allen Hurns (JAC)	vs. BUF	21	1
21	Willie Snead (NO)	at IND	24	3
22	Jordan Matthews (PHI)	at CAR	23	1
23	Stefon Diggs (MIN)	at DET	29	6
24	Vincent Jackson (TB)	at WAS	22	-2
25	Travis Benjamin (CLE)	at STL	25	0
26	Brandin Cooks (NO)	at IND	26	0
27	Pierre Garcon (WAS)	vs. TB	27	0
28	Golden Tate (DET)	vs. MIN	28	0
29	Jeremy Maclin (KC)	vs. PIT	17	-12
30	Kendall Wright (TEN)	vs. ATL	30	0
31	Mike Wallace (MIN)	at DET	31	0
32	Michael Floyd (ARI)	vs. BAL	37	5
33	Michael Crabtree (OAK)	at SD	34	1
34	Leonard Hankerson (ATL)	at TEN	36	2
35	Rishard Matthews (MIA)	vs. HOU	38	3
36	Rueben Randle (NYG)	vs. DAL	40	4
37	Anquan Boldin (SF)	vs. SEA	32	-5
38	Terrance Williams (DAL)	at NYG	33	-5
39	Tavon Austin (STL)	vs. CLE	35	-4
40	Ted Ginn (CAR)	vs. PHI	41	1
41	Jamison Crowder (WAS)	vs. TB	39	-2
42	Kamar Aiken (BAL)	at ARI	42	0
43	Torrey Smith (SF)	vs. SEA	43	0
44	Doug Baldwin (SEA)	at SF	44	0
45	Andre Johnson (IND)	vs. NO	47	2
46	Cecil Shorts (HOU)	at MIA	45	-1
47	Robert Woods (BUF)	at JAC	46	-1
48	Malcom Floyd (SD)	vs. OAK	48	0
49	Roddy White (ATL)	at TEN	49	0
50	Dorial Green-Beckham (TEN)	vs. ATL	50	0
51	Danny Amendola (NE)	vs. NYJ	51	0
52	DeSean Jackson (WAS)	vs. TB	52	0
53	Chris Hogan (BUF)	at JAC	53	0
54	Riley Cooper (PHI)	at CAR	61	7
55	Jermaine Kearse (SEA)	at SF	60	5
56	Josh Huff (PHI)	at CAR	55	-1
57	Lance Moore (DET)	vs. MIN	63	6
58	Kenny Stills (MIA)	vs. HOU	54	-4
59	Kenny Britt (STL)	vs. CLE	57	-2
60	Brandon LaFell (NE)	vs. NYJ	77	17
61	Steve Johnson (SD)	vs. OAK	56	-5
62	Cole Beasley (DAL)	at NYG	58	-4
63	Devante Parker (MIA)	vs. HOU	62	-1
64	Tyler Lockett (SEA)	at SF	70	6
65	Dwayne Harris (NYG)	vs. DAL	68	3
66	Jarius Wright (MIN)	at DET	78	12
67	Albert Wilson (KC)	vs. PIT	87	20
68	Devin Funchess (CAR)	vs. PHI	66	-2
69	Marques Colston (NO)	at IND	67	-2
70	Markus Wheaton (PIT)	at KC	71	1
71	Nelson Agholor (PHI)	at CAR	73	2
72	Phillip Dorsett (IND)	vs. NO	74	2
73	Brandon Coleman (NO)	at IND	75	2
74	Nate Washington (HOU)	at MIA	76	2
75	Stedman Bailey (STL)	vs. CLE	86	11

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Tight Ends: Two for One

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Better than usual

• Jimmy Graham, Sea: Last week, Graham’s big performance was a pleasant surprise in a tough matchup with the Panthers. He’ll have a chance to keep it going against San Francisco on Thursday night. The 49ers have been a bottom-10 group against fantasy TEs over the past four weeks, and you have to think quarterback Russell Wilson will continue to look Graham’s way after last week’s huge game.

Worse than usual

• Gary Barnidge, Cle: In yet another big performance, Barnidge managed to stay fantasy-relevant in a tough matchup with the Denver Broncos by turning two of his three receptions into touchdowns. He had just 39 yards on the day, so the scoring was huge. The Cleveland Browns get another stiff test when they take on the Rams in St. Louis. Over the last four weeks, the Rams have the second-toughest defense against tight ends, so Barnidge may have a tough time keeping his hot streak going in Week 7.

Avoid

• None of note.

Sleepers

• Ladarius Green, SD: Green has been nothing but productive this season with and without Antonio Gates, but he’s been overlooked despite the consistent production, including a touchdown in last week’s loss to the Packers. With wide receivers Keenan Allen (hip) and Stevie Johnson (hamstring) nursing injuries, Green remains relevant, especially in a matchup against Oakland, which has been the easiest defense for fantasy tight ends this season.

Matt Camp Week 7 PPR TE Rankings

Published on October 20Export

Rank	Player (team)	Matchup	ECR	vs. ECR
1	Rob Gronkowski (NE)	vs. NYJ	1	0
2	Antonio Gates (SD)	vs. OAK	2	0
3	Greg Olsen (CAR)	vs. PHI	3	0
4	Travis Kelce (KC)	vs. PIT	5	1
5	Jimmy Graham (SEA)	at SF	4	-1
6	Gary Barnidge (CLE)	at STL	6	0
7	Delanie Walker (TEN)	vs. ATL	8	1
8	Julius Thomas (JAC)	vs. BUF	7	-1
9	Charles Clay (BUF)	at JAC	9	0
10	Jason Witten (DAL)	at NYG	10	0
11	Ladarius Green (SD)	vs. OAK	16	5
12	Jordan Cameron (MIA)	vs. HOU	11	-1
13	Kyle Rudolph (MIN)	at DET	12	-1
14	Zach Ertz (PHI)	at CAR	17	3
15	Coby Fleener (IND)	vs. NO	20	5
16	Jacob Tamme (ATL)	at TEN	13	-3
17	Benjamin Watson (NO)	at IND	14	-3
18	Crockett Gillmore (BAL)	at ARI	15	-3
19	Austin Seferian-Jenkins (TB)	at WAS	25	6
20	Eric Ebron (DET)	vs. MIN	22	2
21	Dwayne Allen (IND)	vs. NO	24	3
22	Larry Donnell (NYG)	vs. DAL	19	-3
23	Jared Cook (STL)	vs. CLE	23	0
24	Tim Wright (DET)	vs. MIN	28	4
25	Heath Miller (PIT)	at KC	27	2
26	Derek Carrier (WAS)	vs. TB	18	-8
27	Vernon Davis (SF)	vs. SEA	21	-6
28	Brent Celek (PHI)	at CAR	29	1
29	Dion Sims (MIA)	vs. HOU	30	1

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Defense/Special Teams: Sacks on Sacks

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Best options based on matchups

• Seattle Seahawks (at SF): While the team's record sits at a disappointing 2-4, Seattle’s defense is a top-four fantasy unit over the last four games and should be able to remain there when the Seahawks face the 49ers on Thursday. San Francisco has allowed the second-most fantasy points to defenses in the last four weeks.
• St. Louis Rams (vs. Cle): Racking up sacks is the name of the game for the Rams, and they should be able to do some damage against the Browns in Week 7. Cleveland has given up 17 sacks in the last four weeks.
• Minnesota Vikings (at Det): Head coach Mike Zimmer is starting to put together a solid defense in Minnesota, and I fully expect the Vikings to give the Lions problems in their second meeting of the season on Sunday. Detroit has given up the sixth-most fantasy points to defenses in its last four games.
• Atlanta Falcons (at Ten): Much like the job the defensive-minded Zimmer has done in Minnesota, Falcons head coach Dan Quinn has turned the defense around, and Atlanta has been a top-10 fantasy unit in the last month. In what might be the best matchup play of the week, the Falcons get the Titans. Not only have they allowed the most fantasy points in the last four weeks, but they also might be without starting quarterback Marcus Mariota (knee).

Matt Camp Week 7 D/ST Rankings

Published on October 20Export

Rank	Player (team)	Matchup	ECR	vs. ECR
1	Seattle Seahawks (SEA)	at SF	1	0
2	Arizona Cardinals (ARI)	vs. BAL	2	0
3	St. Louis Rams (STL)	vs. CLE	6	3
4	Carolina Panthers (CAR)	vs. PHI	3	-1
5	Buffalo Bills (BUF)	at JAC	4	-1
6	New England Patriots (NE)	vs. NYJ	8	2
7	Minnesota Vikings (MIN)	at DET	5	-2
8	Philadelphia Eagles (PHI)	at CAR	14	6
9	New York Jets (NYJ)	at NE	11	2
10	Washington Redskins (WAS)	vs. TB	10	0
11	Atlanta Falcons (ATL)	at TEN	16	5
12	Miami Dolphins (MIA)	vs. HOU	7	-5
13	Houston Texans (HOU)	at MIA	12	-1
14	San Diego Chargers (SD)	vs. OAK	17	3
15	Jacksonville Jaguars (JAC)	vs. BUF	18	3
16	Cleveland Browns (CLE)	at STL	19	3
17	New York Giants (NYG)	vs. DAL	9	-8
18	Kansas City Chiefs (KC)	vs. PIT	15	-3
19	Pittsburgh Steelers (PIT)	at KC	13	-6
20	San Francisco 49ers (SF)	vs. SEA	20	0

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Kickers: Nothing Wrong with Reliable

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Best options widely available on the waiver wire

• Chandler Catanzaro, Ari: Catanzaro has been a top-five option over the past four weeks and is still up for grabs in many leagues. This would be a good time to get him. The Cardinals have allowed him to kick more extra points than any kicker in the league, and there could be a lot more of that this week against the porous Baltimore defense.
• Travis Coons, Cle: With the uptick in offensive production from the Browns comes a legitimate fantasy kicker in Coons. He’s been a top-three option at the position in the last four weeks. The Browns get a tough matchup against the Rams, but they should move the ball enough to get Coons more field-goal attempts.

Matt Camp Week 7 K Rankings

Published on October 20Export

Rank	Player (team)	Matchup	ECR	vs. ECR
1	Chandler Catanzaro (ARI)	vs. BAL	5	4
2	Steven Hauschka (SEA)	at SF	2	0
3	Stephen Gostkowski (NE)	vs. NYJ	1	-2
4	Adam Vinatieri (IND)	vs. NO	3	-1
5	Matt Bryant (ATL)	at TEN	4	-1
6	Josh Brown (NYG)	vs. DAL	7	1
7	Josh Lambo (SD)	vs. OAK	8	1
8	Justin Tucker (BAL)	at ARI	6	-2
9	Dan Carpenter (BUF)	at JAC	9	0
10	Dan Bailey (DAL)	at NYG	11	1
11	Nick Folk (NYJ)	at NE	15	4
12	Blair Walsh (MIN)	at DET	10	-2
13	Travis Coons (CLE)	at STL	16	3
14	Chris Boswell (PIT)	at KC	19	5
15	Graham Gano (CAR)	vs. PHI	12	-3
16	Cairo Santos (KC)	vs. PIT	13	-3
17	Matt Prater (DET)	vs. MIN	14	-3
18	Dustin Hopkins (WAS)	vs. TB	17	-1
19	Phil Dawson (SF)	vs. SEA	18	-1
20	Kai Forbath (WAS)	vs. TB	20	0

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