2026 Season · Week 7

Week 7 Start/Sit

Every Week 7 lineup call in one place — must-starts, matchup-based sits, and deep-league sleepers. Toggle your scoring format to reweight projections instantly.

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Must-Start / Start

Jalen HurtsQB · PHI vs TENSmash

Bottom-5 defense at the position. Chase the smash spot.

Start

27.0

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Lamar JacksonQB · BAL vs ATLGreat

Bottom-5 defense at the position. Chase the smash spot.

Start

26.4

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Jayden DanielsQB · WAS vs DALGreat

Neutral-plus matchup with usage locked in. Confident play.

Start

25.4

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Kyler MurrayQB · ARI vs TENSmash

Bottom-5 defense at the position. Chase the smash spot.

Start

24.9

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Saquon BarkleyRB · PHI vs TENSmash

Elite talent in a green-light matchup. Lock in the ceiling.

Must Start

22.7

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Derrick HenryRB · BAL vs ATLSmash

Elite talent in a green-light matchup. Lock in the ceiling.

Must Start

20.3

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CeeDee LambWR · DAL vs ATLGreat

You didn't draft them to bench them. Play the studs.

Must Start

19.1

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A.J. BrownWR · PHI vs TENSmash

Bottom-5 defense at the position. Chase the smash spot.

Start

19.0

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Brian Thomas Jr.WR · JAX vs INDGreat

Neutral-plus matchup with usage locked in. Confident play.

Start

17.9

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Josh JacobsRB · GB vs NYGGreat

Neutral-plus matchup with usage locked in. Confident play.

Start

17.8

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Garrett WilsonWR · NYJ vs WASSmash

Bottom-5 defense at the position. Chase the smash spot.

Start

17.6

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Bijan RobinsonRB · ATL vs BALTough

You didn't draft them to bench them. Play the studs.

Must Start

17.5

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Sit / Bench

Ladd McConkeyWR · LAC vs NYJAvoid

Top-5 defense against the position. Ceiling is capped.

Sit

12.8

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Jonathan TaylorRB · IND vs PHIAvoid

Top-5 defense against the position. Ceiling is capped.

Sit

12.0

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Xavier WorthyWR · KC vs NYJAvoid

Top-5 defense against the position. Ceiling is capped.

Sit

10.2

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Rashee RiceWR · KC vs NYJAvoid

Top-5 defense against the position. Ceiling is capped.

Sit

9.3

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Tee HigginsWR · CIN vs BUFAvoid

Top-5 defense against the position. Ceiling is capped.

Sit

9.8

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TreVeyon HendersonRB · NE vs PITAvoid

Top-5 defense against the position. Ceiling is capped.

Sit

9.2

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Courtland SuttonWR · DEN vs BUFAvoid

Top-5 defense against the position. Ceiling is capped.

Sit

8.3

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Calvin RidleyWR · TEN vs BUFAvoid

Top-5 defense against the position. Ceiling is capped.

Sit

8.0

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Patrick MahomesQB · KC vs NYJAvoid

Top-5 defense against the position. Ceiling is capped.

Sit

18.9

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Dalton KincaidTE · BUF vs SEAAvoid

Top-5 defense against the position. Ceiling is capped.

Sit

8.7

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Sleepers & Flex Plays

Jalen HurtsQB · PHI vs TENSmash

Bottom-5 defense at the position. Chase the smash spot.

Start

27.0

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Breece HallRB · NYJ vs WASSmash

Bottom-5 defense at the position. Chase the smash spot.

Start

14.7

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DeVonta SmithWR · PHI vs TENSmash

Bottom-5 defense at the position. Chase the smash spot.

Start

12.9

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Rome OdunzeWR · CHI vs TENSmash

Bottom-5 defense at the position. Chase the smash spot.

Start

10.8

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Kyler MurrayQB · ARI vs TENSmash

Bottom-5 defense at the position. Chase the smash spot.

Start

24.9

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James ConnerRB · ARI vs TENSmash

Bottom-5 defense at the position. Chase the smash spot.

Start

14.0

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Projections apply Rotoupdate's scoring-format-adjusted baseline modified by defense-vs-position (DVP) matchup ratings. Weekly opponents are cross-referenced against DVP; smash spots (top-5 softest) trigger start upgrades, top-5 toughest trigger sits. Refreshed weekly.