The San Francisco 49ers will face the Kansas City Chiefs 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 Brock Purdy.
Is Brock Purdy Playing in Week 7?
Purdy 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 49ers 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 Brock Purdy in Week 7?
I don’t say this lightly, but does Purdy remind anyone else of a poor man’s version of peak Aaron Rodgers?
This season, Purdy’s aggressive grade (aDOT/yards per attempt), mobility score (rushing yards/pass attempts), and passer rating all stack up eerily similar to Rodgers’ best three-season stretch (2014-16, the stretch following the fractured clavicle). Both control/controlled tempo, leveraging their efficiency and betting that the opponent can’t stay as consistent.
I don’t say that to ruffle feathers. I say that because I think a strong run of production may be coming, and last week was a signal (251 yards and three touchdowns in Seattle) as opposed to an excuse to sell.
Peak Aaron Rodgers:
- 2014, Weeks 7-14: QB1 in points per game
- 2015, Weeks 9-14: QB5 in points per game
- 2016, Weeks 7-14: QB1 in points per game
With time and comfort, the version of Rodgers that I’m comparing to Purdy dominated the middle of the season. As we approach that window for Purdy, he’s got a nice run coming up of QBs that will push him to put up fantasy numbers (Patrick Mahomes this week, followed by Dak Prescott, Baker Mayfield, Geno Smith, and Jordan Love).
Smith is the outlier, but we just saw Purdy go to Seattle and post a big week. The majority of those defenses give up over two-thirds of opponent yardage to come through the air, making them vulnerable to Purdy’s efficiency.
I suspect that Purdy isn’t viewed as a strong Tier 2 fantasy signal-caller by most and that the manager with him rostered might sweat the return of Christian McCaffrey. It might feel like a buy-high after a nice Week 7 — I think, in a month, the price you’re being asked to pay today will feel like a significant discount.
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.
Brock Purdy’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 7
Purdy is projected to score 18.5 fantasy points in Week 7. This includes 256.3 passing yards, 1.8 passing touchdowns, and 0.7 interceptions. It also includes 3.4 rushing attempts for 11.7 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.
Brock Purdy’s Week 7 Fantasy Ranking
Our Weekly Consensus PPR Rankings are below — both positional and overall. They were last updated at 7:25 AM ET on Sunday, December 29. If you're in a Superflex league, make sure you check out our Weekly Consensus Superflex Rankings.
Week 17 QB PPR Rankings
1) Josh Allen | BUF (vs. NYJ)
2) Lamar Jackson | BAL (at HOU)
3) Joe Burrow | CIN (vs. DEN)
4) Jayden Daniels | WAS (vs. ATL)
5) Baker Mayfield | TB (vs. CAR)
6) Sam Darnold | MIN (vs. GB)
7) Kyler Murray | ARI (at LAR)
8) Jordan Love | GB (at MIN)
9) Bo Nix | DEN (at CIN)
10) Jared Goff | DET (at SF)
11) Brock Purdy | SF (vs. DET)
12) Tua Tagovailoa | MIA (at CLE)
13) Matthew Stafford | LAR (vs. ARI)
14) C.J. Stroud | HOU (vs. BAL)
15) Justin Herbert | LAC (at NE)
16) Patrick Mahomes | KC (at PIT)
17) Caleb Williams | CHI (vs. SEA)
18) Aaron Rodgers | NYJ (at BUF)
19) Geno Smith | SEA (at CHI)
20) Bryce Young | CAR (at TB)
21) Cooper Rush | DAL (at PHI)
22) Joe Flacco | IND (at NYG)
23) Russell Wilson | PIT (vs. KC)
24) Michael Penix Jr. | ATL (at WAS)
25) Drake Maye | NE (vs. LAC)
26) Aidan O'Connell | LV (at NO)
27) Tyler Huntley | MIA (at CLE)
28) Mac Jones | JAX (vs. TEN)
29) Kenny Pickett | PHI (vs. DAL)
30) Mason Rudolph | TEN (at JAX)
31) Drew Lock | NYG (vs. IND)
32) Spencer Rattler | NO (vs. LV)
33) Dorian Thompson-Robinson | CLE (vs. MIA)