The Los Angeles Rams will face the Las Vegas Raiders 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 QB Matthew Stafford.
Is Matthew Stafford Playing in Week 7?
Stafford is not listed on the injury report this week, so barring any setbacks, he is on track to play this weekend.
We’ll continue to monitor the Rams’ 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 Matthew Stafford in Week 7?
The projected return of Cooper Kupp puts Stafford back in the top-12 conversation when the matchup presents itself — and a low-pressure Raiders defense is just that.
Stafford’s passer rating when pressured:
- 2022: 69.6
- 2023: 75.7
- 2024: 40.1
Stafford’s passer rating when not pressured:
- 2022: 93.3
- 2023: 99.6
- 2024: 104.3
Despite the presence of Maxx Crosby, Vegas struggles as much as any team in the league to make opposing signal-callers uncomfortable, which makes the Raiders vulnerable to a vintage Stafford afternoon.
The Raiders are far from a solid run defense, and Kyren Williams will continue to be the focal point of the Rams’ offense. Yet, the projectable efficiency makes Stafford worth a DFS look.
Are you 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.
Matthew Stafford’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 7
Stafford is projected to score 15.4 fantasy points in Week 7. This includes 254.8 passing yards, 1.4 passing touchdowns, and 0.8 interceptions. It also includes 1.2 rushing attempts for 1.9 yards and 0 touchdowns.
Check out the free PFN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Matthew Stafford’s Week 7 Fantasy Ranking
Our Weekly Consensus PPR Rankings are below — both positional and overall. They were last updated at 8:30 AM ET on Sunday, January 12. If you're in a Superflex league, make sure you check out our Wild Card Superflex Rankings.
Wild Card QB PPR Rankings
1) Josh Allen | BUF (vs. DEN)
2) Lamar Jackson | BAL (vs. PIT)
3) Jalen Hurts | PHI (vs. GB)
4) Jayden Daniels | WAS (at TB)
5) Baker Mayfield | TB (vs. WAS)
6) Sam Darnold | MIN (at LAR)
7) Bo Nix | DEN (at BUF)
8) Justin Herbert | LAC (at HOU)
9) Jordan Love | GB (at PHI)
10) Matthew Stafford | LAR (vs. MIN)
11) Russell Wilson | PIT (at BAL)
12) C.J. Stroud | HOU (vs. LAC)
13) Justin Fields | PIT (at BAL)
14) Kenny Pickett | PHI (vs. GB)
15) Jimmy Garoppolo | LAR (vs. MIN)
16) Kyle Trask | TB (vs. WAS)
17) Devin Leary | BAL (vs. PIT)
18) Nick Mullens | MIN (at LAR)
19) Mitchell Trubisky | BUF (vs. DEN)
20) Marcus Mariota | WAS (at TB)
21) Jarrett Stidham | DEN (at BUF)
22) Easton Stick | LAC (at HOU)
23) Davis Mills | HOU (vs. LAC)
24) Malik Willis | GB (at PHI)