Fantasy football 2024 rankings: Model's best NFL Week 7 QB, RB, WR, TE, kicker, defense picks

With the onslaught of Fantasy football injuries and bye weeks, setting your Fantasy football lineups gets harder as the season goes on. Fantasy football 2024 stars like Christian McCaffrey, Nico Collins and Puka Nacua have already hit injured reserve this season, while other notables like Malik Nabers, Joe Mixon and Jonathan Taylor have missed multiple games. Mixon returned to action last week, piling up 132 scrimmage yards and scoring twice after missing three weeks with an ankle injury.

The Texans will have a tougher matchup against a top-10 Green Bay running defense, so can you still trust Mixon in your Week 7 Fantasy football picks? A reliable set of Week 7 Fantasy football rankings can help you make decisive start-sit decisions at every position. Before setting your Fantasy football lineups, be sure to check out the Week 7 Fantasy football rankings from the proven computer model at SportsLine , and use promo code "BLOOM" for a free seven-day trial.

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Now, SportsLine has simulated the entire Week 7 NFL schedule 10,000 times and released its latest Week 7 Fantasy football rankings. Head to SportsLine now to see them and use promo code "BLOOM" for a seven-day free trial.

Top Week 7 Fantasy football QB rankings

Here's a look at SportsLine's top Week 7 Fantasy football QB picks:

1. Jayden Daniels, Washington Commanders: Last year's Heisman Trophy winner and the No. 2 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft is the early favorite for NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year and his 75.3% completion rate leads the league. Now he'll take on a Panthers defense that ranks last in the NFL in points allowed.

2. Josh Allen, Buffalo Bills: Allen hasn't been asked to throw the ball more than 30 times in a game this season but what he has done is avoid costly turnovers. He hasn't thrown an interception yet this season after throwing 47 the last three years and his 79.3 QBR is the best in the NFL.

3. Lamar Jackson, Baltimore Ravens: Jackson had the most prolific passing season of his career in 2023 and won NFL MVP honors. Now he's putting up even better numbers, as he enters Week 7 averaging a career-high 8.7 yards per pass attempt. His backfield partnership with Derrick Henry has made him an even more prolific runner too and he's on pace for 1,142 rushing yards. See more top QBs here .

Top Week 7 Fantasy football RB rankings

Here's a look at SportsLine's top Week 7 Fantasy football RB picks:

1. Saquon Barkley , Philadelphia Eagles : Barkley failed to reach 100 scrimmage yards for the first time all season against the Browns but expect him to be highly motivated in Week 7 against the Giants . He played in New York for six years and now he gets his first chance to show them why he was deserving of the long-term deal they wouldn't give him.

2. J.K. Dobbins , Los Angeles Chargers : After back-to-back 100-yard rushing performances to start the season, Dobbins looked like he was slowing down in losses against the Steelers and Chiefs . However, he got right over the bye week and rushed for 96 yards and a touchdown in Week 6. He'll match up with a Cardinals run defense that ranks 29th in the NFL in Week 7.

3. Derrick Henry, Baltimore Ravens: Henry rushed for 132 yards and two more touchdowns in a win over the Commanders last week and he's on pace for 1,994 yards in his age-30 season. The Buccaneers rank 24th in the NFL in yards allowed per carry (4.7). See more top RBs here .

Top Week 7 Fantasy football WR rankings

Here's a look at SportsLine's top Week 7 Fantasy football WR picks:

1. Justin Jefferson , Minnesota Vikings: Jefferson has 26 catches for 450 yards and four touchdowns over his first five games and he should be fresh coming off a bye week to take on the Lions. Detroit ranks 27th in the NFL in pass defense and Jefferson has six career 100-yard games in eight starts against the Lions.

2. Jayden Reed , Green Bay Packers : Through six weeks, Reed has 27 catches for 442 yards and three touchdowns while adding 110 yards and another score as a rusher. Even in a crowded Green Bay receiving room, Matt LaFleur has made it a point of emphasis to scheme up big-play opportunities for Reed whenever he can.

3. Terry McLaurin , Washington Commanders: McLaurin got off to a sluggish start in 2024 as he built chemistry with Daniels but the duo are firing on all cylinders now. Over his last four games, he has 21 catches for 317 yards and four touchdowns. Carolina ranks second-to-last in the NFL in net adjusted yards allowed per pass attempt (7.5). See more top WRs here .

Top Week 7 Fantasy football TE rankings

Here's a look at SportsLine's top Week 7 Fantasy football TE picks:

1. George Kittle , San Francisco 49ers : Kittle has had at least four catches for 40 yards in every game that he's played and he's on a four-game scoring streak where he's scored a total of five touchdowns. At a position where upside is limited, Kittle's reliability is deeply appreciated.

2. Travis Kelce , Kansas City Chiefs: Patrick Mahomes made it a point of emphasis to get his young wide receivers the ball early in the season but with injuries mounting at the position, he's turned to his most reliable option the last two weeks. Kelce has been targeted 19 times and has 16 catches for 159 yards. San Francisco has given up a touchdown to a tight end in two of the last three weeks.

3. T.J. Hockenson , Minnesota Vikings: Hockenson (knee) hasn't played yet this season but he practiced on Monday and is trending towards a Week 7 return. He had 95 catches for 960 yards (both career-highs) in 2023 while also catching five touchdown passes and he'll be a big part of the Minnesota offense whenever he returns. See more top TEs here .

Top Week 7 Fantasy football defense rankings

Here's a look at SportsLine's top three Week 7 Fantasy football D/ST picks:

1. Bills D/ST: After grinding out a win over the Jets to move to 4-2, the Bills take on the Titans in Week 7. Tennessee ranks 31st in the NFL in both total offense and turnovers, and Sean McDermott's defense should be ready to pounce on an inevitable Will Levis mistake.

2. Steelers D/ST: The Pittsburgh defense features playmakers at every level and T.J. Watt is now the favorite to win NFL Defensive Player of the Year now that Aidan Hutchinson is out for the season. They'll match up with the Jets on Sunday Night Football in Week 7 and shouldn't be caught off guard now that there is a week of tape on new offensive coordinator Todd Downing's playcalling style.

3. Giants D/ST: The offense is still a bit of a train wreck, especially without Malik Nabers , but the defense is top 10 in points allowed and yards allowed. The Giants lead the league with 26 sacks as a team and Dexter Lawrence has already reached 7.0 sacks on the season and is only one off a career-high. See more top D/ST here .

How to get Week 7 Fantasy football rankings

Now that you know who the top three at each position are, you'll want to see the full Week 7 Fantasy football rankings from SportsLine. The model has identified a stunner in the top 10 at running back, and knowing who it is can give you a huge edge in your league. Head to SportsLine now to get Week 7 Fantasy football rankings .

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