The New England Patriots will face the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 7. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, especially regarding RB Antonio Gibson.
Is Antonio Gibson Playing in Week 7?
Gibson is not listed on the injury report this week, so barring any unexpected setbacks, he is on track to play this weekend.
We’ll continue to monitor the Patriots’ injury report. You can also visit and bookmark our NFL Injury Tracker and Fantasy News Tracker for the latest updates.
Should You Start or Sit Antonio Gibson in Week 7?
Gibson had a chance to impress last week, and he fell flat (13 carries for 19 yards). We are three years removed from Gibson being a featured back, and with the Patriots trusting him with just 61.9% of the RB carries with Rhamondre Stevenson sidelined, it’s clear that they don’t view him as a bell cow.
Drake Maye has generated some excitement in New England, but for me, the upside he brings doesn’t impact the backfield in a significant way. Once we get word that Stevenson is healthy, Gibson returns to a ranking outside of my Flex range and could conceivably be cut in a pinch.
Looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Week 7 Fantasy Start-Sit Advice Cheat Sheet for every fantasy-relevant player in every game.
Antonio Gibson’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 7
Gibson is projected to score 9.7 fantasy points in PPR formats. This includes 8.9 rushing attempts for 36.4 yards and 0.2 touchdowns. It also includes 2.5 receptions for 19.8 yards and 0.1 touchdowns.
Check out the free PFN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Antonio Gibson’s Week 7 Fantasy Ranking
Our Weekly Consensus PPR Rankings are below — both positional and overall. They were last updated at 11:45 PM ET on Saturday, January 25.
Conference Championship RB PPR Rankings
1) Saquon Barkley | PHI (vs. WAS)
2) James Cook | BUF (at KC)
3) Brian Robinson Jr. | WAS (at PHI)
4) Isiah Pacheco | KC (vs. BUF)
5) Kareem Hunt | KC (vs. BUF)
6) Austin Ekeler | WAS (at PHI)
7) Ray Davis | BUF (at KC)
8) Ty Johnson | BUF (at KC)
9) Samaje Perine | KC (vs. BUF)
10) Kenneth Gainwell | PHI (vs. WAS)
11) Jeremy McNichols | WAS (at PHI)
12) Will Shipley | PHI (vs. WAS)
13) Carson Steele | KC (vs. BUF)
14) Reggie Gilliam | BUF (at KC)
15) Chris Rodriguez Jr. | WAS (at PHI)
