Week 7 of the 2026 NFL season runs Oct 20 – Oct 26. Rankings below are matchup-adjusted PPR projections: every player's own weekly baseline moved by the defense he faces and the offense he plays in. The injury section is a contingency board — what each start is worth per week, and who absorbs the touches if he cannot go.
Week 7 takeaways
- Saquon Barkley is the week's top-ranked running back at 21.4 projected points, drawing vs DAL.
- Ja'Marr Chase heads the receiver board at 20.4 projected points.
- Biggest matchup swing: Saquon Barkley gains about 3.5 points on a normal week vs DAL.
- Hardest spot on the slate: Malik Nabers loses roughly 2.3 points @ HOU.
- On bye: BUF, JAX, LAC, WAS — plan two weeks ahead before you burn FAAB.
Week 7 player rankings by position
Matchup-adjusted PPR projections. Swing is the difference from that player's own normal week.
Quarterback rankings — Week 7
| # | Player | Matchup | Proj | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lamar Jackson (BAL) | vs CIN | 26.7 | +3.7 |
| 2 | Jalen Hurts (PHI) | vs DAL | 26.3 | +4.3 |
| 3 | Joe Burrow (CIN) | @ BAL | 22.2 | +1 |
| 4 | Bo Nix (DEN) | @ ARI | 21.2 | +2.6 |
| 5 | Jordan Love (GB) | @ DET | 20.6 | +0.6 |
| 6 | Baker Mayfield (TB) | @ CAR | 20.2 | -0.3 |
| 7 | Justin Fields (NYJ) | vs MIA | 19.5 | +0.6 |
| 8 | Patrick Mahomes (KC) | @ SEA | 18.9 | -2.6 |
| 9 | Brock Purdy (SF) | @ ATL | 18.6 | +0.8 |
| 10 | Kyler Murray (ARI) | vs DEN | 17.6 | -2 |
| 11 | Drake Maye (NE) | @ CHI | 17.4 | +0 |
| 12 | Caleb Williams (CHI) | vs NE | 16.3 | -1.9 |
Running back rankings — Week 7
| # | Player | Matchup | Proj | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Saquon Barkley (PHI) | vs DAL | 21.4 | +3.5 |
| 2 | De'Von Achane (MIA) | @ NYJ | 18 | +2 |
| 3 | Bijan Robinson (ATL) | vs SF | 17.9 | -0.8 |
| 4 | Jahmyr Gibbs (DET) | vs GB | 17.3 | -0.1 |
| 5 | Christian McCaffrey (SF) | @ ATL | 15.9 | +0.7 |
| 6 | Derrick Henry (BAL) | vs CIN | 14.8 | +2 |
| 7 | Ashton Jeanty (LV) | vs LAR | 14 | -1.2 |
| 8 | Bucky Irving (TB) | @ CAR | 14 | -0.2 |
| 9 | Chase Brown (CIN) | @ BAL | 14 | +0.6 |
| 10 | Kyren Williams (LAR) | @ LV | 13.9 | +0.7 |
| 11 | Josh Jacobs (GB) | @ DET | 13.4 | +0.3 |
| 12 | Jonathan Taylor (IND) | @ MIN | 12.9 | -1.6 |
Wide receiver rankings — Week 7
| # | Player | Matchup | Proj | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ja'Marr Chase (CIN) | @ BAL | 20.4 | +0.9 |
| 2 | Justin Jefferson (MIN) | vs IND | 18.6 | +0.4 |
| 3 | Puka Nacua (LAR) | @ LV | 17.6 | +0.9 |
| 4 | A.J. Brown (PHI) | vs DAL | 17.5 | +2.9 |
| 5 | Amon-Ra St. Brown (DET) | vs GB | 16.4 | -0.1 |
| 6 | Nico Collins (HOU) | vs NYG | 15.9 | +0.3 |
| 7 | CeeDee Lamb (DAL) | @ PHI | 15.5 | -2.1 |
| 8 | Tee Higgins (CIN) | @ BAL | 14.3 | +0.7 |
| 9 | Drake London (ATL) | vs SF | 14.1 | -0.7 |
| 10 | Malik Nabers (NYG) | @ HOU | 13.9 | -2.3 |
| 11 | Garrett Wilson (NYJ) | vs MIA | 13.7 | +0.4 |
| 12 | Zay Flowers (BAL) | vs CIN | 13.2 | +1.8 |
Tight end rankings — Week 7
| # | Player | Matchup | Proj | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brock Bowers (LV) | vs LAR | 12.7 | -1.2 |
| 2 | George Kittle (SF) | @ ATL | 12.6 | +0.5 |
| 3 | Mark Andrews (BAL) | vs CIN | 12.1 | +1.6 |
| 4 | Trey McBride (ARI) | vs DEN | 11.9 | -1.3 |
| 5 | Sam LaPorta (DET) | vs GB | 11.4 | -0.1 |
| 6 | Evan Engram (DEN) | @ ARI | 10.9 | +1.4 |
| 7 | Dallas Goedert (PHI) | vs DAL | 10.7 | +1.8 |
| 8 | T.J. Hockenson (MIN) | vs IND | 10.2 | +0.2 |
| 9 | Travis Kelce (KC) | @ SEA | 9.6 | -1.3 |
| 10 | Tucker Kraft (GB) | @ DET | 8.8 | +0.2 |
| 11 | David Njoku (CLE) | @ TEN | 7.8 | +0.5 |
| 12 | Colston Loveland (CHI) | vs NE | 7.3 | -0.8 |
Week 7 risers
- Saquon Barkley (RB) vs DAL grades smash spot — worth about 3.5 points above a normal week.
- A.J. Brown (WR) vs DAL grades smash spot — worth about 2.9 points above a normal week.
- De'Von Achane (RB) @ NYJ grades smash spot — worth about 2 points above a normal week.
- Derrick Henry (RB) vs CIN grades smash spot — worth about 2 points above a normal week.
- Zay Flowers (WR) vs CIN grades smash spot — worth about 1.8 points above a normal week.
- Dallas Goedert (TE) vs DAL grades smash spot — worth about 1.8 points above a normal week.
Week 7 fallers
- Malik Nabers (WR) @ HOU grades nightmare — about 2.3 points below a normal week.
- CeeDee Lamb (WR) @ PHI grades nightmare — about 2.1 points below a normal week.
- Jonathan Taylor (RB) @ MIN grades nightmare — about 1.6 points below a normal week.
- Trey McBride (TE) vs DEN grades nightmare — about 1.3 points below a normal week.
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba (WR) vs KC grades nightmare — about 1.3 points below a normal week.
- Marvin Harrison Jr. (WR) vs DEN grades nightmare — about 1.3 points below a normal week.
Week 7 injury report and contingency plans
What each start is worth per week, and who absorbs the work if he cannot go.
Bucky Irving · RB · TB14.2 pts/week at stake
With Bucky Irving out you lose about 14.2 points and there is no obvious in-house replacement — look to the waiver wire rather than the depth chart.
Brock Bowers · TE · LV13.9 pts/week at stake
With Brock Bowers out you lose about 13.9 points and there is no obvious in-house replacement — look to the waiver wire rather than the depth chart.
Trey McBride · TE · ARI13.2 pts/week at stake
With Trey McBride out you lose about 13.2 points and there is no obvious in-house replacement — look to the waiver wire rather than the depth chart.
George Kittle · TE · SF12.1 pts/week at stake
With George Kittle out you lose about 12.1 points and there is no obvious in-house replacement — look to the waiver wire rather than the depth chart.
Sam LaPorta · TE · DET11.5 pts/week at stake
With Sam LaPorta out you lose about 11.5 points and there is no obvious in-house replacement — look to the waiver wire rather than the depth chart.
Travis Kelce · TE · KC10.9 pts/week at stake
With Travis Kelce out you lose about 10.9 points and there is no obvious in-house replacement — look to the waiver wire rather than the depth chart.
Mark Andrews · TE · BAL10.5 pts/week at stake
With Mark Andrews out you lose about 10.5 points and there is no obvious in-house replacement — look to the waiver wire rather than the depth chart.
T.J. Hockenson · TE · MIN10 pts/week at stake
With T.J. Hockenson out you lose about 10 points and there is no obvious in-house replacement — look to the waiver wire rather than the depth chart.
Week 7 bye weeks
BUF · JAX · LAC · WAS