We have a pretty clear top six when it comes to the fantasy WR rankings, but after that, there are some serious decisions to be made involving some big names. Some fantasy football matchups this week require significant adjustments in past ranks, so make sure to stay on top of the news and pivot when the information suggests doing so!
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Which WRs Should You Start in Fantasy Football?
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1) Tyreek Hill | MIA (at PHI)
2) Cooper Kupp | LAR (vs. PIT)
3) Stefon Diggs | BUF (at NE)
4) A.J. Brown | PHI (vs. MIA)
5) Keenan Allen | LAC (at KC)
6) Amon-Ra St. Brown | DET (at BAL)
7) Davante Adams | LV (at CHI)
8) Jaylen Waddle | MIA (at PHI)
9) Chris Olave | NO (vs. JAX)
10) Mike Evans | TB (vs. ATL)
11) DK Metcalf | SEA (vs. ARI)
12) Christian Kirk | JAX (at NO)
13) Brandon Aiyuk | SF (at MIN)
14) DeVonta Smith | PHI (vs. MIA)
15) Zay Flowers | BAL (vs. DET)
16) Christian Watson | GB (at DEN)
17) Puka Nacua* | LAR (vs. PIT)
18) Marquise Brown | ARI (at SEA)
19) Michael Pittman Jr. | IND (vs. CLE)
20) Calvin Ridley | JAX (at NO)
21) Chris Godwin | TB (vs. ATL)
22) Tyler Lockett | SEA (vs. ARI)
23) Terry McLaurin | WAS (at NYG)
24) Gabe Davis* | BUF (at NE)
25) Deebo Samuel | SF (at MIN)
26) George Pickens | PIT (at LAR)
27) Jakobi Meyers | LV (at CHI)
28) Jordan Addison | MIN (vs. SF)
29) Amari Cooper | CLE (at IND)
30) Jerry Jeudy | DEN (vs. GB)
31) Rashee Rice* | KC (vs. LAC)
32) Drake London | ATL (at TB)
33) Courtland Sutton | DEN (vs. GB)
34) Curtis Samuel | WAS (at NYG)
35) DJ Moore | CHI (vs. LV)
36) Joshua Palmer | LAC (at KC)
37) Michael Thomas | NO (vs. JAX)
38) K.J. Osborn | MIN (vs. SF)
39) Diontae Johnson | PIT (at LAR)
40) Josh Downs | IND (vs. CLE)
41) Kendrick Bourne | NE (vs. BUF)
42) Zay Jones | JAX (at NO)
43) Wan’Dale Robinson | NYG (vs. WAS)
44) Romeo Doubs | GB (at DEN)
45) Rashid Shaheed | NO (vs. JAX)
46) Jahan Dotson | WAS (at NYG)
47) Jayden Reed | GB (at DEN)
48) Rondale Moore | ARI (at SEA)
49) Tutu Atwell | LAR (vs. PIT)
50) Josh Reynolds | DET (at BAL)
51) Jaxon Smith-Njigba | SEA (vs. ARI)
52) Michael Wilson | ARI (at SEA)
53) Elijah Moore | CLE (at IND)
54) Jameson Williams | DET (at BAL)
55) Darius Slayton | NYG (vs. WAS)
56) Calvin Austin III | PIT (at LAR)
57) Darnell Mooney | CHI (vs. LV)
58) Kadarius Toney | KC (vs. LAC)
59) Odell Beckham Jr. | BAL (vs. DET)
60) Marvin Mims Jr. | DEN (vs. GB)
61) Skyy Moore | KC (vs. LAC)
62) Kalif Raymond | DET (at BAL)
63) DeVante Parker | NE (vs. BUF)
64) Rashod Bateman | BAL (vs. DET)
65) Quentin Johnston | LAC (at KC)
66) Allen Robinson II | PIT (at LAR)
67) Braxton Berrios | MIA (at PHI)
68) Tyquan Thornton | NE (vs. BUF)
69) Justin Watson | KC (vs. LAC)
70) Nelson Agholor | BAL (vs. DET)
71) Brandon Powell | MIN (vs. SF)
72) Alec Pierce | IND (vs. CLE)
73) Marquez Valdes-Scantling | KC (vs. LAC)
74) Trey Palmer | TB (vs. ATL)
75) Jalin Hyatt | NYG (vs. WAS)
76) Mack Hollins | ATL (at TB)
77) Parris Campbell | NYG (vs. WAS)
78) Tre Tucker | LV (at CHI)
79) Isaiah Hodgins | NYG (vs. WAS)
80) Deonte Harty | BUF (at NE)
81) Donovan Peoples-Jones | CLE (at IND)
82) Hunter Renfrow | LV (at CHI)
83) JuJu Smith-Schuster | NE (vs. BUF)
84) Brandon Johnson | DEN (vs. GB)
85) Jake Bobo | SEA (vs. ARI)
86) Justyn Ross | KC (vs. LAC)
87) Dontayvion Wicks | GB (at DEN)
88) Olamide Zaccheaus | PHI (vs. MIA)
89) Dyami Brown | WAS (at NYG)
90) Jauan Jennings | SF (at MIN)
91) Tyler Scott | CHI (vs. LV)
92) Deven Thompkins | TB (vs. ATL)
93) Demario Douglas | NE (vs. BUF)
94) Trent Sherfield | BUF (at NE)
95) Jamal Agnew | JAX (at NO)
96) Marvin Jones Jr. | DET (at BAL)
97) Cedrick Wilson Jr. | MIA (at PHI)
98) Derius Davis | LAC (at KC)
99) Van Jefferson | ATL (at TB)
The Top WRs To Start in Week 7
Puka Nacua, Los Angeles Rams
It was one game. Nacua let fantasy managers down in a big way last week against the Cardinals (4.6 fantasy points). That hurts, but with a 33.3% target share in that game, the process was still strong.
I’m viewing Nacua similarly to other WR2s like Lockett or Jakobi Meyers, who are viable starters but come with risks attached to them. His target share really hasn’t flinched since Kupp returned, but the value of the target has nosedived:
- Two games with Kupp: 5.4 yards per target
- First four games: 9.6
Of course, we are talking the smallest of samples. It’s clear that Kupp’s usage has impacted Tutu Atwell more than Nacua and that this offense can carry multiple high-volume receivers.
I think it’s unlikely that this team has four more rush attempts than pass attempts this week — that should open up more of a passable floor for a target earner like Nasua. He’s a low-end WR2 or high-end Flex, depending on the size of your league, that you can still feel fine about plugging into your starting lineup.
Gabe Davis, Buffalo Bills
The clock was going to strike midnight on Davis eventually, and it did in Week 6 against the Giants (three catches for 21 yards). He had scored in a career-high four straight games before that, but the usage remains underwhelming, with under five targets in four of six weeks.
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The upside is no secret (three top-20 performances this season), but the floor is all sorts of scary (two weeks outside of the top 65 at the position).
I’m cautiously optimistic that we get Good Gabe this week (17 targets against the Patriots last season and a score in three of his past four against the AFC East rival) and have him as a low-end WR2/strong Flex option in all formats.
Rashee Rice, Kansas City Chiefs
The target upside remains limited for Rice, but this kid proves every week that he is ready for more work. He caught all four of his targets against the Broncos, including a late 28-yarder that is his longest catch to date.
Everything in his profile is trending in the right direction, but it’s just a slower process than any of us want. Rice will be firmly in the Flex mix for a third straight week, and while he has produced, he’s been walking a thin line due to his required efficiency. The rookie carries risk, but I believe the role upside outweighs it, especially with six teams (at least five fantasy viable receivers) on a bye.