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Jacksonville Jaguars (4-2) vs. Los Angeles Rams (4-2)
Sunday, 9:30 a.m. ET (London)
FanDuel odds: Rams -3, Total 44.5
Series Rewind: Los Angeles leads the all-time series 5-1, but this is just the third time these teams have faced off since the team left St. Louis. Jacksonville's lone win was a 23-20 overtime victory in 2009.
The Rams are in a three-way tie at the top of the NFC West, but appear likely to be without one of their best offensive players -- at least for this week -- in Puka Nacua (ankle). While Nacua leads the NFL in catches (54) and is second in receiving yards (616), he's not the only weapon that Matt Stafford has relied upon to lead the league in passing yards (1,684) entering Week 7. The Rams have the league's No. 5 offense overall with 375 yards per game entering this week. RB Kyren Williams has 21 touchdowns since the start of last season, and the addition of Davante Adams softens the short-term loss of Nacua. The combination is a concern for the Jaguars. Jacksonville's pass defense is 30th (256.3 yards per game) and the Jaguars have a defensive failure rate of 55 percent on play-action passes the past two years. Jacksonville's offense will look to bounce back after the team's three-game winning streak was snapped in a 20-12 loss to Seattle in which the Jaguars allowed seven sacks -- more than the six than it had all season entering the game. This will be Jacksonville's 14th United Kingdom game in the last 13 years while it will be the Rams' first since 2019. QB Trevor Lawrence has been victimized by a league-leading 20 drops -- six by second-year WR Brian Thomas Jr.
Philadelphia Eagles (4-2) at Minnesota Vikings (3-2)
Sunday, 1 p.m. ET
FanDuel odds: Eagles -2.5, Total 43.5
Series Rewind: The home team has taken five of the past six meetings. The last time the Eagles defeated the Vikings in Minneapolis was in a wild-card playoff game at the Metrodome on Jan. 4, 2009.
Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni is 8-0 against the NFC North, including wins in Philadelphia against Kevin O'Connell's Vikings in 2022 and 2023. Things have gone south lately for the defending champs. Consecutive lackluster losses to the Broncos and Giants ignited questions and critiques from every direction. The Eagles' offensive stars largely have sputtered to this point -- even All-Pro tackle Lane Johnson wants them to be "less predictable." Despite being outgained in every game, Philadelphia still is playing winning football with only three turnovers through six games and touchdowns on 14 of 16 trips to the red zone. But with only a modest threat of a vertical passing game, RB Saquon Barkley enters this week last in the league in yards after contact and has been stuffed on 28 percent of his carries according to Inside Edge. The Vikings return to Minneapolis after games in Dublin and London with a quarterback quandary. Ex-Eagle Carson Wentz appeared in line to make his fourth straight start, with J.J. McCarthy assessing his ankle is "getting there" but not 100 percent this week. In his only previous start against Philly, Wentz was sacked nine times in a 24-8 loss with Washington in Week 3 of 2022. Either quarterback should benefit from a determined running game. First-year Vikings RB Jordan Mason leads the NFL in EPA -- expected points added -- on first-down running plays this season. If Philadelphia can stuff the run on early downs, the pocket won't be safe. The Vikings are 31st in the NFL in sacks allowed per pass attempt, permitting a QB takedown on nearly 15 percent of dropbacks.
New Orleans Saints (1-5) at Chicago Bears (3-2)
Sunday, 1 p.m. ET
FanDuel odds: Bears -4.5, Total 46.5
Series Rewind: The Saints have won seven straight games in the series. The first ever meeting between the franchise was in 1968. Bears RB Brian Piccolo had 112 rushing yards in Chicago's 23-17 win.
It could be a good day for the quarterbacks given the defenses combine to allow a combined average of more than 54 points per game. Saints QB Spencer Rattler was the starter at Oklahoma when a hotshot freshman showed up and took the job. Caleb Williams, who would eventually transfer to Southern California on the tail of coach Lincoln Riley, has the Bears on a three-game winning streak with a chance to get four in a row at Rattler's expense. The Bears last won four consecutive games under Matt Nagy in 2018. Chicago has evolved offensively and asked less of Williams in a Monday win at Washington. RB D'Andre Swift racked up 175 yards from scrimmage last week and WR Rome Odunze had a TD catch in four of five games this season. Rattler has only one interception this season. His top target is WR Chris Olave, who has at least six receptions in every game this season, and RB Alvin Kamara is on the verge of joining the 600-catch club. He has 595 and caught nine passes in his only career game against the Bears in 2020. New Orleans has three one-score losses among five defeats.
Carolina Panthers (3-3) at New York Jets (0-6)
Sunday, 1 p.m. ET
FanDuel odds: Panthers -1.5, Total 42.5
Series Rewind: The Panthers have won four of the past five meetings, most recently a 19-14 victory in Charlotte, N.C., in the 2021 season opener. The Jets' last win in the series was on Nov. 29, 2009.
The good news for the Jets is that they're less than halfway to matching their 0-13 start in 2020. Three of New York's losses have been by two points, including last Sunday's 13-11 dud against Denver in London. The Panthers have won three of their last four, the last two by three-point margins, but still are hunting for their first road win of the season. Carolina running back Rico Dowdle has been unstoppable in October with 473 yards from scrimmage and two TDs against the Dolphins and Cowboys. He'll have to deal with Jets linebacker Jamien Sherwood, who has 218 tackles in 23 games since the start of last season. Panthers quarterback Bryce Young, the No. 1 overall pick in 2023, is looking for his 10th win as a starter. Jets QB Justin Fields, the No. 11 pick two years earlier, is looking for his 15th. New York head coach Aaron Glenn's defense only has one takeaway.
Washington Commanders (3-3) at Dallas Cowboys (2-3-1)
Sunday, 4:25 p.m. ET
FanDuel odds: Commanders -1.5, Total 54.5
Series Rewind: This is the 131st meeting in one of the league's marquee division rivalries (Dallas leads 79-49-2). They settled for a split last season, each team winning at home in one-score games.
Even if wideout Terry McLaurin of Washington remains out, expect fireworks in a clash of offenses ranked in the top seven in the NFL in scoring against defenses that both rank in the bottom seven of the NFL in yards allowed. The Cowboys' Dak Prescott looks to become the third QB since 2000 (Andrew Luck and Russell Wilson) with at least three TD passes and a 120 rating in four straight games. The return of CeeDee Lamb after a three-game absence due to an ankle injury gives Prescott another weapon. Counterpart Jayden Daniels has a 104.0 rating and a 13-to-2 TD-to-INT ratio in 10 career road games. It's the first rivalry game for head coaches Dan Quinn and Brian Schottenheimer, who worked together on the Jets' coaching staff from 2007-08 and again with the Cowboys from 2022-23 and remain good friends. Tight ends continue to play vital roles for both teams. Jake Ferguson, on pace for more than 120 receptions this season, has four TDs in his last three games for Dallas, while Zach Ertz has seven career scores against the Cowboys.
Miami Dolphins (1-5) at Cleveland Browns (1-5)
Sunday, 1 p.m. ET
FanDuel odds: Browns -2.5, Total 36.5
Series Rewind: Miami leads the all-time series 11-9 and has won four of the last five games against the Browns.
After calling out teammates for lack of attendance at players-only meetings after last week's loss, Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa apologized this week. He has a chance to atone to the fanbase and his teammates if he's able to lead Miami to a win in a battle of two of the six teams that have one or fewer wins entering the seventh week of the season. Miami's defense, which ranks 30th in total defense (389.3 yards per game) and 29th in scoring defense (29.0 points per game), could potentially benefit from going against a Cleveland offense that ranks dead last in scoring offense (13.7). Rookie quarterback Dillon Gabriel has not been the answer so far for the Browns. He was sacked six times in last week's loss and is averaging 4.8 yards per pass attempt, the lowest among all starters.
Las Vegas Raiders (2-4) vs. Kansas City Chiefs (3-3)
Sunday, 1 p.m. ET
FanDuel odds: Chiefs -11.5, Total 45.5
Series Rewind: The Chiefs have dominated the series with 13 victories in the past 15 meetings.
Kansas City hasn't been above .500 yet this season but the club has recovered from that shaky 0-2 start. Quarterback Patrick Mahomes erased the slow-starting narrative by accounting for 10 touchdowns over the past three weeks, including four (three passing, one rushing) in last week's 30-17 win over the Detroit Lions. Mahomes has thrown for 1,514 yards and 11 touchdowns against two interceptions and now will see top target Rashee Rice on the field for the first time this season. Rice just completed a six-game suspension for violating the NFL's personal-conduct policy. Hollywood Brown (30 catches) and star tight end Travis Kelce (28) are Kansas City's reception leaders. Las Vegas is looking for improved ball-protection measures from quarterback Geno Smith, who has been intercepted a league-worst 10 times while passing for 1,350 yards and seven touchdowns. It remains to be seen whether star tight end Brock Bowers (knee) can return from a two-game absence as he sat out practice on both Wednesday and Thursday. Rookie running back Ashton Jeanty (424 rushing yards) had 75 in last week's 20-10 win over the Tennessee Titans for his second-highest output of the season. He has scored five touchdowns (three rushing, two receiving).
New England Patriots (4-2) at Tennessee Titans (1-5)
Sunday, 1 p.m. ET
FanDuel odds: Patriots -7, Total 42.5
Series Rewind: Current Patriots coach Mike Vrabel was head coach of the Titans when Tennessee beat the Patriots in the 2019 postseason. In the regular-season series, the Titans have won three of the past four meetings, including a 20-17 overtime home victory last season.
Vrabel instantly is turning around the Patriots, who bring a three-game winning streak into the clash. Tennessee is now seeking a new coach after firing Brian Callahan following last week's 20-10 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders that continued a dreadful start. Anyone want to remind Titans' brass who coached the franchise to the 2019 season AFC Championship Game? Oh yeah, Mr. Vrabel, who spent six seasons in Nashville before being dismissed following the 2023 season. New England is on the rise and second-year quarterback Drake Maye is displaying he's the real deal with 1,522 yards and 10 touchdowns against two interceptions. Linebacker Harold Landry was a Vrabel favorite in Tennessee and he is thriving with a team-high 4.5 sacks in his first season with the Patriots. Titans rookie quarterback Cam Ward is struggling with 1,101 yards, three touchdowns and four interceptions and the franchise is hoping interim head coach Mike McCoy can jumpstart an offense that ranks 31st in scoring (13.8 points per game) and last in total offense (232.3 yards per game). Tony Pollard is shining on the ground with 362 yards and two touchdowns. Star defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons has a team-high 4.5 sacks and the three-time Pro Bowler has a solid chance of surpassing his career-best 8.5 in 2021.
New York Giants (2-4) at Denver Broncos (4-2)
Sunday, 4:05 p.m. ET
FanDuel odds: Broncos -7, Total 40.5
Series Rewind: The all-time series is tied 7-7 dating back to 1972. The Broncos have won three of the last four, but the Giants took home the most important game between them, a 39-20 victory in Super Bowl XXI in 1987.
Jaxson Dart and Cam Skattebo have injected life into the moribund Giants, most recently leading them to a stunningly dominant win over the Philadelphia Eagles. Now coming out of a mini-bye, the Giants will have an even tougher test on their hands: a Denver team with not just postseason but Super Bowl aspirations. New York has won two of Dart's first three starts but the only loss came on the road at New Orleans. The Broncos won't make it easy for him, coming off a game in which they had nine sacks in a 13-11 win over the Jets in London. Denver's Nik Bonitto leads the league with eight sacks in six games. The Broncos have been playing well and won three straight while quarterback Bo Nix still hasn't quite found the gear he had a year ago as a rookie, marginally down in yards per attempt, completion percentage and passer rating. A Giants defense that ranks 26th in passing defense (242.0) could be just the fix.
Indianapolis Colts (5-1) at Los Angeles Chargers (4-2)
Sunday, 4:05 p.m. ET
FanDuel odds: Chargers -1.5, Total 48.5
Series Rewind: Chargers have won eight of the past 10 meetings, including two postseason victories over Peyton Manning.
Indianapolis has scored well with quarterback Daniel Jones running the show as the Colts lead the NFL in scoring (32.3 points per game) and rank fourth in total offense (376.8 yards per game). Jones is completing 71.7% of his throws for 1,502 yards and eight touchdowns against just three interceptions. He also has been sacked just five times behind a solid offensive line led by seven-time Pro Bowl guard Quenton Nelson, who is on the fast track to Canton if he continues his high-caliber play for another four to five seasons. That same line is leading the way for Jonathan Taylor, who leads the NFL with 603 rushing yards and seven rushing touchdowns. The Chargers came dangerously close to a third straight loss last week but Cameron Dicker's 33-yard field goal with five seconds to go gave the squad a 29-27 road win over the hapless Miami Dolphins. Second-year running back Kimani Vidal was a virtual lifesaver with a career-best 124 rushing yards. He will again be counted on with Najee Harris (Achilles) out for the season and rookie Omarion Hampton (ankle) on the injured list. Elite pass rusher Khalil Mack (elbow) was limited in practice on Wednesday and Thursday and hopes to return after a four-game absence.
Green Bay Packers (3-1-1) at Arizona Cardinals (2-4)
4:25 p.m. ET, Sunday
FanDuel odds: Packers -6.5, Total 44.5
Series Rewind: The Packers stomped the Cardinals 34-13 in Green Bay last season and has a record of 46-24-4 against the franchise in the regular season. Aaron Rodgers hit Randall Cobb for a pair of second-half touchdowns in a 24-21 Packers victory in the most recent game in the series played in Glendale, Ariz., in 2021. The first ever game between the teams was in 1921, a 3-3 tie.
Four consecutive losses -- by a total of nine points -- and simmering doubt about the health of QB Kyler Murray cloud the Cardinals' view from the bottom of the NFC West. Jacoby Brissett threw two TD passes and topped 300 passing yards at Indianapolis last week in a 31-27 loss to the AFC-leading Colts. Backfield issues go far beyond Murray. He's the leading rusher for Arizona at 173 yards and the next three on the Cardinals' list of top ground gainers -- Trey Benson (160), James Conner (95) and Emari Demercado (81) -- are all hurt. Benson and Conner are on IR and Demercado left last week's game with an ankle injury. Marvin Harrison Jr. has been limited this week due to a concussion. The Packers are the only NFC team to not lose a game (2-0-1) against a conference opponent this season. Packers coach Matt LaFleur is 11-1 against the NFC West during the regular season with 11 consecutive wins. He's crossing his fingers the flight to Arizona includes a few more healthy offensive linemen, a lingering concern since Week 1. Green Bay's defense held four of five opponents under 20 points. The exception was a 40-point outburst by the Dallas Cowboys. Takeaways are a focus for the group, which has only two interceptions but has successfully made most teams one-dimensional allowing 73 rushing yards per game.
Atlanta Falcons (3-2) at San Francisco 49ers (4-2)
8:20 p.m. ET, Sunday
FanDuel odds: 49ers -1.5, Total 46.5
Series Rewind: The Falcons have won three of the past four games but San Francisco has a 48-33-1 edge in the all-time series. Atlanta took the most recent matchup, 28-14 in 2022.
Primetime is the place for the Falcons, who scorched the Bills last week on SNF, smacked the Vikings (22-6) in Week 2 and return to the Sunday primetime slot to test their "legit" status in the words of QB Michael Penix. Penix has picked up the pace with 20-plus completions in back-to-back games while RB Bijan Robinson makes a case for MVP consideration. He's leading the NFL with 822 yards from scrimmage. No player has had a five-game start to the season with those numbers since Christian McCaffrey with Carolina in 2019. McCaffrey still is going strong and currently on pace for more than 2,000 total yards and 110 receptions. He had seven catches, 111 total yards at Tampa last week and has become the stabilizing presence for an offense forced to flip quarterbacks due to Brock Purdy's toe injury while rotating a cadre of wounded wideouts. McCaffrey ranks No. 2 in the league behind Robinson with 780 total yards in 2025. Mac Jones produced a season-high 347 passing yards last week but was picked off twice by the Buccaneers in defeat. The potential return of TE George Kittle would be well-timed for the Niners. He averages 103.3 yards per game in three career games against the Falcons. Besieged by injuries this season, San Francisco subtracts All-Pro linebacker Fred Warner from the depth chart as it preps for Robinson. Warner underwent ankle surgery this week after a season-ending injury at Tampa Bay. Replacement Tatum Bethune posted 10 tackles against the Bucs.
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New York Giants tight end Theo Johnson is a risky, touchdown-dependent TE2 for Week 7 due to an extremely difficult road matchup against the stout Denver Broncos defense. Johnson has been a red-zone weapon for rookie QB Jaxson Dart, accounting for all three of Dart's career passing touchdowns, but the Broncos are the 4th-ranked fantasy defense against tight ends, allowing a paltry 4.6 Fantasy Points Per Game. Denver's overall defense ranks 2nd in the NFL, giving up only 15.8 points per game, and they are especially brutal in the red zone, ranking 1st with a 28.6% Defense Red Zone TD Rate. With an average of only 7.4 yards per reception this season and coming off a mere 27-yard performance in Week 6, Johnson needs a fourth touchdown since Dart took over just to provide value.
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New York Giants wide receiver Lil'Jordan Humphrey is a desperate dart throw for Week 7, despite a solid performance in his Giants debut due to a brutal defensive matchup against his former team. Elevated from the practice squad last week, Humphrey immediately saw a surprising eight targets, turning them into four receptions for 55 yards, which resulted in 7.5 fantasy points and included a crucial 34-yard reception. However, the Broncos' defense is a top-two unit against the wide receiver position, ranking 2nd in the NFL by allowing an average of only 18.9 fantasy points per game to the position. Furthermore, the Broncos' pass defense is one of the league's best, allowing a mere 165.2 passing yards per game, and their overall points-against average of 15.8 points further limits the Giants' offensive ceiling and Humphrey's chances for a repeat performance.
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New York Giants wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson is establishing himself as the team's WR1 but faces a significant challenge in the Broncos' elite defense, making him a Flex play with a lower ceiling. Since Malik Nabers' injury, Robinson has commanded a steady target share, leading the team with six receptions for 84 yards and his second touchdown of the season in Week 6, maintaining his status as the 23rd-ranked fantasy WR (10.3 FPPG). However, the Broncos have one of the stingiest pass defenses in the NFL, ranking 2nd in points allowed to wide receivers (18.9 FPPG) and 3rd in the league with only 165.2 passing yards allowed per game. Their defense has been a total lockdown, sitting 2nd in the NFL by allowing an average of only 15.8 points against per game, which points to a tough day for the Giants' offense to sustain drives and maximize Robinson's volume.
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New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo's incredible emergence makes him a must-start, albeit risky, low-end RB1/high-end RB2 for the tough road matchup in Denver. Skattebo, currently the 10th-ranked fantasy RB averaging 15.22 points per game, is coming off a massive 28 fantasy point performance where he rushed for 98 yards and three touchdowns against the Eagles. This week, his volume will be tested against the Broncos' elite defense, which ranks 4th against fantasy running backs, allowing only 17.47 fantasy points per game. Crucially, the Denver defense has been a red-zone wall, ranking 1st in the NFL by allowing a minuscule 28.6% touchdown rate and a league-low two rushing touchdowns all season, directly threatening Skattebo's primary source of his five touchdowns. Skattebo's immense workload and role near the goal line, however, keep his ceiling high despite the difficult on-paper matchup against a run defense allowing just 89 rushing yards per game.
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New York Giants running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. is a low-end flex option for Week 7, as he is firmly relegated to the backup role behind rookie Cam Skattebo. Tracy's season-long statistics are already concerning, with only 74 rushing yards on 26 carries for a meager 2.8 average yards per carry, and zero touchdowns on the year. This week presents a very challenging matchup, as the Broncos' defense ranks as the 4th-ranked fantasy defense against running backs, allowing just 17.47 fantasy points per game. Their rush defense is stifling, giving up only 89.0 rushing yards per game and having allowed a league-low two rushing touchdowns on the season. Following his return in Week 6, Tracy managed only four carries for six yards, suggesting minimal opportunity against one of the NFL's most dominant defenses.
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Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker will face the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 7. Butker knocked through his only field goal attempt from 33 yards away towards the end of the fourth quarter of Week 6. The Chiefs kicker has been relatively productive on the backs of Kansas City's offensive resurgence, but he hasn't been impressive. Butker has missed at least one kick in five of six games this season, and his FG% this year is nearly 10% lower than his career average. Despite his struggles, Butker should be in play again with the Chiefs tied for the highest implied team total this week against the Raiders. The Chiefs are massive home favorites, and Butker should get plenty of opportunities to cash in. Butker is ranked K6 in our RotoBaller rankings, making him a good start at the position.
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New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart will face his toughest test yet against the elite Denver Broncos defense, making him a risky QB2 for Week 7. Dart's fantasy value is propped up by his rushing, as he has posted over 50 yards and a touchdown on the ground in two of his three starts, accumulating 167 rushing yards and two touchdowns on the season. However, the Broncos' pass defense is a massive concern, as they rank second in the NFL in points allowed per game (15.8) and are the second-worst matchup for fantasy quarterbacks, allowing only 11.62 fantasy points per game. Furthermore, Dart has been sacked seven times in three starts, and he will now face a Broncos team that leads the league with an astounding 30 sacks. His mobility and willingness to run are his best hope for a decent floor, but the matchup's difficulty makes him hard to trust as a starting option.
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Tennessee Titans quarterback Cameron Ward has already faced plenty of adversity this week after his head coach was fired mid-season. Now, to make matters worse, Ward will face off against a New England Patriots team that has been terrific over the last two weeks. The Patriots have enjoyed resounding wins over the Bills and Saints, largely due to big contributions from the defensive side of the ball. That same defense will look to make life extra difficult for Ward in his first game with interim head coach Mike McCoy -- his third different head coach over the last 12 months. The rookie No. 1 pick has struggled through his first six NFL contests, completing just 55 percent of his passes for 1,101 passing yards, three touchdowns, four interceptions, and four lost fumbles. The staggeringly high turnover-to-touchdown ratio could possibly grow even larger this week; not only has New England forced four turnovers in its last two games, but it has also allowed the 13th-fewest fantasy points to opposing quarterbacks in 2025. Ward should be avoided at all costs in Week 7.
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Kansas City Chiefs running back Brashard Smith will face the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 7. The rookie did not handle a single carry in the 30-17 victory over the Detroit Lions last week, but he did handle his normal allotment of receptions. Smith has three receptions in each of the last three games and he's averaging 8.9 yards per catch. The 22-year-old was a wide receiver at the University of Miami, but proved his ability to run between the tackles at SMU. That said, the Chiefs have not allowed him to handle many carries, likely due to his small stature. The smaller back is a speedster with 4.39 speed, and Kansas City is likely trying to maximize his efficiency by getting him in space. There is a chance that his role grows as the season goes on, but it's not likely to happen this week against the Raiders. The Raiders have been middle-of-the-pack against running backs, but with Kansas City being massive home favorites, Isiah Pacheco should be the favorite for more carries to run out the clock. Smith is ranked RB49 in our RotoBaller Half-PPR rankings, making him nothing more than a bench stash until he gets a larger workload.
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San Francisco 49ers kicker Eddy Pineiro has been one of the NFL's top scorers lately, going 8-for-8 on field goals and 3-for-3 on extra points over his last two games. The 30-year-old has been a terrific addition for the Niners, who moved on from the plight of Jake Moody earlier this year and have gotten consistent production out of his replacement. This week, Pineiro takes on the Atlanta Falcons, who rank near the middle of the league in limiting kicker points. The Falcons have allowed the 12th-most fantasy points to kickers, giving Pineiro an opportunity to remain highly effective yet again. He should be streamed and/or started in most leagues this week.
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New Orleans Saints kicker Blake Grupe was perfect in Week 6, making all four field goal attempts and his lone extra point in the loss to the Patriots. This marks his second straight game with four field goals, and with New Orleans struggling to reach the end zone, Grupe has established himself as one of the more reliable fantasy kickers, currently ranking fifth overall. He's 14-for-19 on field goals and 9-for-9 on extra points this season. Grupe faces the Bears in Week 7, who have allowed 8.2 fantasy points per game to kickers, 10th in the league. With the Saints moving the ball but struggling to score touchdowns, Grupe offers a strong floor and high-upside production for fantasy rosters.
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San Francisco 49ers running back Brian Robinson Jr. has maintained a depth role throughout the first six weeks of the 2025 NFL season, and that should remain the case this Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons. Robinson is averaging just 4.5 carries and 0.8 receptions per game with his new team, failing to carve out any significant workload behind Christian McCaffrey. While there's no question that he is a top handcuff who could be a low-end RB1 if McCaffrey were to miss time, for now, he's a non-factor in fantasy football. Managers in deeper leagues should stash him on the bench, and managers in shallow leagues can leave him on waivers.
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Kansas City Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt will take on the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 7. Hunt handled six carries for 23 yards and one catch for 11 yards in Week 6 against the Detroit Lions. The veteran running back continued his run of inefficient games, averaging under 4.0 yards per carry for the fifth time in six games this season. Despite his struggles, the Chiefs put him in goal-line situations and allowed him the opportunity to score three rushing touchdowns this season. Hunt and Isiah Pacheco had split the backfield opportunities nearly 50/50 until Week 6. Pacheco handled 12 carries compared to Hunt's six, and the former was more efficient with his touches. If the Chiefs decide to feed Pacheco more each week, Hunt's usage in the offense could be trending down. Despite having a nice matchup against the Raiders, who have allowed eight rushing touchdowns this season, Hunt is ranked RB34 in our RotoBaller Half-PPR rankings this week. Hunt should be viewed as an RB3/Flex option against the Las Vegas Raiders.
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New Orleans Saints tight end/quarterback Taysom Hill recorded just one carry for one yard in the Week 6 loss to the Patriots, but it was enough for the 35-year-old Swiss Army knife to find the end zone. This was only his second game back since tearing his ACL in Week 13 of 2024, and so far he's logged seven carries for zero yards and a touchdown while also completing his lone pass attempt for 19 yards in Week 5. Hill remains one of the most unpredictable players in football, but a favorable matchup against a Bears defense allowing 156.4 rushing yards per game could give him a spark. He ranks as a TE2 with week-winning upside if he sees enough opportunities across the board.
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New Orleans Saints tight end Juwan Johnson has seen his opportunities in the offense quickly decline, recording just two receptions for 17 yards in Week 6 against the Patriots. He also had a season-low two targets and lost a fumble in the contest. Johnson's fall from TE1 status coincides with the returns of fellow tight ends Taysom Hill and Foster Moreau, as well as a drop in passing attempts from quarterback Spencer Rattler, who averaged 36.5 attempts per game from Weeks 1-4, but just 28 over the last two games. Johnson now ranks TE30 on RotoBaller and can be safely left off rosters in most leagues.
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New Orleans Saints wide receiver Rashid Shaheed recorded four receptions for 28 yards on six targets in the Week 6 loss to the Patriots. The 28 yards marked a season low for Shaheed, who remains heavily dependent on the deep ball. Unfortunately, quarterback Spencer Rattler ranks just 28th in the league with six yards per attempt, limiting those big-play chances. Shaheed will look to rebound against a Bears defense that has allowed 213 passing yards per game, 15th-best in the league. He remains a touchdown-dependent, boom-or-bust option for Week 7.
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New Orleans Saints running back Kendre Miller recorded eight carries for 21 yards and added one reception for 11 yards in Week 6's loss to the Patriots. His 2.6 yards per carry wasn't surprising, as New England allows just 83.5 rushing yards per game, the fourth-best mark in the league. Before this contest, Miller had logged double-digit touches in back-to-back games, totalling 114 yards and a touchdown. He'll look to get back on track against a Bears defense surrendering 156.4 rushing yards per game, the second-worst mark in the league. Miller is still fighting for a consistent role in the offense, but the favorable matchup gives him some Flex appeal in Week 7.
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San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Demarcus Robinson has generated some fantasy buzz after Ricky Pearsall (knee) was ruled out. However, managers should exercise caution and avoid rushing to add him off waivers ahead of Week 7. The 31-year-old took on a big role with an 85 percent snap share and seven targets just two games ago, but his role dwindled when Jauan Jennings (ankle, rib, shoulder) returned last Sunday. With Jennings on track to play again this weekend, and Kendrick Bourne also expected to handle a significant role, Robinson's outlook is relatively bleak. He is third on the depth chart at wide receiver and should also lose targets to players like Christian McCaffrey and George Kittle. Managers in leagues with 14 teams or fewer can avoid Robinson this week.
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Kansas City running back Isiah Pacheco will face the Las Vegas Raiders at home in Week 7. Pacheco turned 12 carries in 51 rushing yards against the Detroit Lions in Week 6. Despite the 30-17 victory last week, Pacheco was unable to turn in a productive fantasy performance, but there are reasons for optimism moving forward. His 12 carries in Week 6 were a season-high and double the number of carries Kareem Hunt handled on Monday night. Pacheco's 51 rushing yards were also a season-high and hopefully a sign of things to come. The 26-year-old still has not collected a rushing touchdown this season, but that could change against the Raiders this week. Las Vegas has allowed the fifth-most rushing touchdowns this season. Pacheco has been efficient on limited touches this season, and his usage could be trending up. Pacheco is ranked RB28 in our RotoBaller Half-PPR rankings, making him a flex-worthy player this week.
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New Orleans Saints quarterback Spencer Rattler completed 20-of-26 passes for 227 scoreless yards and added four rushes for 20 yards in Week 6's loss to the Patriots. He attempted a season-low 26 passes but committed zero turnovers for the fifth time in six games, and his 6:1 touchdown-to-interception ratio ranks seventh in the league. Rattler has been efficient, completing 68.5% of his passes, though he's averaging just six yards per attempt, 28th in the league. He looks to maintain that efficiency and find the end zone against the Bears in Week 7, who have allowed a league-worst 2.6 passing touchdowns per game. Rattler profiles as a high-upside QB2 or Superflex option in the matchup.
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