Hey there, fellow fantasy football enthusiasts! We’re here to break down your wide receiver (WR) start ’em and sit ’em choices for Week 7. We’ve got some critical decisions to make, considering the six teams on bye this week: the Carolina Panthers, Cincinnati Bengals, Dallas Cowboys, Houston Texans, New York Jets, and Tennessee Titans. If you’re rostering players from these squads, you’ll need some replacements.
Bye Week Blues
Players like Adam Thielen, Jamar Chase, T. Higgins, CeeDee Lamb, and DeAndre Hopkins will be missing in action, leaving you with a void to fill. Additionally, Deo Samuel and Al Pierce might be limited due to shoulder injuries. But fret not, there’s hope.
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Returning Heroes
Z Jones of the Jacksonville Jaguars and Deontay Johnson from the Pittsburgh Steelers are making their comebacks from injury this week. They could be your saviors in this wide receiver crisis.
Tyreek Hill: A Yardage Machine
Speaking of wide receivers, Tyreek Hill is on fire, closing in on 1,000 yards this season. Considering his pace, he might even reach 2,000 yards! Facing the Eagles this week, Hill could easily accumulate the remaining 186 yards.
Must-Starts for Week 7
When it comes to setting your lineup, here are some must-start WRs for Week 7:
Maris Hollywood Brown (Arizona Cardinals)
Brown saw 11 targets in Week 6, making him one of the most targeted receivers. Despite only catching four passes, he got three Red Zone targets, a promising sign for fantasy points. Facing the Seahawks, who allow 47 fantasy points per game, he’s a top choice.
Brandon Auk (San Francisco 49ers)
Auk takes center stage with Divo Samuel and Christian McCaffrey sidelined. He faces a Vikings defense giving up the third-most fantasy points to WRs this season. With 10 targets in Week 6, he’s primed for success.
Drake London (Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
London is emerging as a valuable option. He boasts a 23% target share and faces a Buccaneers defense that has struggled against WRs. With improved play from Desmond Ritter, London is a sleeper to watch.
Week 7 Sit ‘Em
On the flip side, here are some WRs you might want to consider sitting this week:
George Pickins (Pittsburgh Steelers)
Facing the Rams, Pickins may find it challenging to replicate his previous success. The Rams defense has allowed just 79.9 yards to receivers this season.
Mike Evans (Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
Evans has been dealing with a hamstring injury and faces a tough Falcons defense that allows just 62 receptions and 728 yards through the first six weeks. He’s a risky play this week.
Kelvin Ridley (New Orleans Saints)
Ridley’s production has been underwhelming, and the return of Z Jones and a tough matchup against the Saints make him a questionable start.
Remember, these are just recommendations based on the current landscape of the NFL. Always keep an eye on injury updates and game-time decisions. Good luck in Week 7, and may your fantasy teams rise to the occasion!
