2026 Week 7 Fantasy Football Recap

Week 7 was chaotic and generous in equal measure. Minnesota remained the last undefeated team. Kansas City got embarrassed at home. And the Eagles finished a Monday night game without healthy running backs to speak of. Let's get into it.

New England Patriots 24 at Chicago Bears 30

Chicago opened the week Thursday night with a 30-24 win, and the fantasy box scores were loaded.

Caleb Williams, QB, CHI

Williams threw for 308 yards and two touchdowns, adding 18 rushing yards on five carries for 22.12 fantasy points (PPR). He was projected at 18.6 — a modest beat, but the 308-yard passing bonus helped. The Bears' offense looked in rhythm.

Luther Burden III, WR, CHI

Burden was the fantasy MVP of this game. Four targets, four catches, 130 yards, and a touchdown — 23.7 PPR points against a projection of 12.5. All four catches came in the first half, and he went over 100 yards on efficiency, not volume. He's a smash-start candidate going forward.

Colston Loveland, TE, CHI

Loveland tied for the game-high target share at tight end with 12 targets, catching 7 for 69 yards and a touchdown — 19.9 PPR points against a projection of 10.8. His role as the primary read in this offense is locked in. He's a TE1 with upside.

D'Andre Swift, RB, CHI

Swift carried 22 times for 78 yards with a touchdown, adding 4 catches for 12 yards — 19.0 PPR, beating his 14.2 projection. The 22-carry workload says he's the clear every-down back. His efficiency (3.55 yards per carry) was pedestrian, but the volume makes him a weekly RB1 for now.

Rome Odunze, WR, CHI

Odunze caught 4 of 5 targets for 69 yards — 10.9 PPR, right at his 10.2 projection. Solid but nothing to adjust expectations around.

Drake Maye, QB, NE

Maye was outstanding in a losing effort: 24-of-31 for 321 yards, two passing TDs, and a rushing score — 28.44 PPR, well above his 20.6 projection. He also added 26 rushing yards. The Patriots lost, but Maye is a legitimate QB1 play-caller going forward.

Rhamondre Stevenson, RB, NE

Stevenson's rushing line was modest (6 carries, 22 yards), but he went for 93 receiving yards and a touchdown on 5 catches — 22.5 PPR against a projection of 12.9. That's efficiency, not role change; his 68.5% snap rate and 11 touches signal a committee, not a workhorse. Don't chase the receiving score.

Hunter Henry, TE, NE

Henry led the Patriots with 7 catches on 7 targets for 71 yards — 14.1 PPR, beating his 9.2 projection. Consistent usage, no touchdown this week. He's a reliable mid-range TE1.

Eli Raridon, TE, NE

Raridon caught 3 of 4 targets for 56 yards and a touchdown — 14.6 PPR, way above his 5.2 projection. His involvement in the red zone (1 target) and role at 53.7% snaps is worth monitoring for Week 8 stash value.

A.J. Brown, WR, NE

Brown caught 3 of 6 targets for 48 yards — 7.8 PPR, well below his 15.2 projection. The targets are there (6), but he only converted half. Fade until he shows something.

Looking ahead: Burden and Loveland look like every-week starters. Maye's upside is real. Stevenson owners should temper expectations on the ground game.

Pittsburgh Steelers 16 at New Orleans Saints 10

This Paris game was ugly on both sides, but Jaylen Warren made fantasy managers happy.

Jaylen Warren, RB, PIT

Warren ran 18 times for 101 yards and caught 3 passes for 36 yards — 16.7 PPR, essentially matching his 16.3 projection. He's topped 100 scrimmage yards in four games this season per post-game reporting, and his 62.5% snap share locked him in as PIT's lead back. This isn't a fluke; he's a weekly RB1.

Rico Dowdle, RB, PIT

Dowdle had 9 carries for 41 yards and 6 catches for 45 yards — 14.6 PPR against a projection of 7.8. He blew past his number, but at 43.8% snaps versus Warren's 62.5%, the committee is real. Dowdle is an RB2 flex, not an every-week lock.

Aaron Rodgers, QB, PIT

Rodgers was limited: 19-of-30, 212 yards, 1 TD, 3 sacks, 13.08 PPR against a 17.1 projection. The offense ran through Warren — the passing game is a secondary concern, and Rodgers is not a viable fantasy QB.

DK Metcalf, WR, PIT

Metcalf caught 2 of 6 targets for 56 yards — 7.6 PPR, well below his 13.2 projection. His role (92.2% snaps, 6 targets) is there, but the efficiency has to improve. Boom-bust until the passing game opens up.

Chris Boswell, K, PIT

Boswell went 3-for-3 on field goals (long: 47) plus an XP — 11.0 PPR against his 8.1 projection. Good spot for kickers on this run-first offense.

Tyler Shough, QB, NO

Shough completed 30 of 38 for 278 yards and a touchdown but also threw an interception in a 16-10 loss — 14.82 PPR against a 17.0 projection. Volume was there (38 attempts) but the Saints couldn't score. Chris Olave (10 targets, 6 catches, 56 yards) and Alvin Kamara (7 targets, 7 catches, 57 yards) both had fine usage floors but zero touchdowns.

Alvin Kamara, RB, NO

Kamara took over as the primary back — per post-game reporting, an injury to CJ Donaldson elevated his role — and caught all 7 targets for 57 yards while rushing 6 times for 5 yards — 13.2 PPR. The on-field role is present, but the carry total (6) and overall game script limited his ceiling. Watch Donaldson's injury status heading into Week 8.

Looking ahead: Warren is a lock. Dowdle is a flex. The Saints' backfield committee gets murkier if Donaldson is out longer.

San Francisco 49ers 20 at Atlanta Falcons 29

Atlanta upset San Francisco, and both backfields produced mixed fantasy results.

Michael Penix Jr., QB, ATL

Penix completed 25 of 34 for 213 yards and 3 touchdowns — 20.42 PPR, well above his 15.2 projection. The touchdowns made the line. He's a streaming-to-start option in the right matchup.

Bijan Robinson, RB, ATL

Robinson got 20 carries for 63 yards and 5 catches for 59 yards — 17.2 PPR against a 21.0 projection. The volume was strong (25 touches, 79.7% snaps), but the efficiency (3.15 yards per carry) was below expectation. He's still a set-and-forget RB1.

Drake London, WR, ATL

London caught 7 of 10 targets for 66 yards and a touchdown — 19.6 PPR against a 16.8 projection. A slight beat, but the volume (10 targets) validates his WR1 floor. Flag: London is listed as Questionable. Monitor his injury status before Week 8 roster decisions.

Kyle Pitts Sr., TE, ATL

Pitts caught all 5 targets for 22 yards and a score — 13.2 PPR against an 8.6 projection. All value came from the touchdown; 22 receiving yards on 5 catches is not the box score you want. Regression to the mean is likely on the yardage side.

Brock Purdy, QB, SF

Purdy threw two interceptions, finishing 27-of-40 for 288 yards and a touchdown — 14.02 PPR against a 20.4 projection. The turnovers sank him. He's lost a game with two picks, which will happen in a difficult road environment, but trust the role.

Christian McCaffrey, RB, SF

McCaffrey ran 7 times for 39 yards and a touchdown, adding 6 catches for 61 yards — 22.0 PPR against a 19.5 projection. His snap percentage (51.5%) reflects the shared backfield with Kaelon Black (47% per snap count reporting). Flag: McCaffrey is listed as Questionable. The 49ers hope to have him back after their week 8 bye.

Kaelon Black, RB, SF

Black carried 12 times for 63 yards and a touchdown but fumbled once — 10.9 PPR against a 5.1 projection. With McCaffrey questionable, Black is a high-upside handcuff worth owning in all formats.

George Kittle, TE, SF

Kittle caught 8 of 10 targets for 88 yards but lost a fumble — 14.8 PPR against a 15.1 projection. Right on projection. The fumble cost him a point; the usage is still elite.

Looking ahead: Health is the only thing that matters for the 49ers offense heading into Week 9 after the bye. London's injury status also needs a check before locking him in for week 8.

Cincinnati Bengals 35 at Baltimore Ravens 13

The Bengals trailed 13-0 at halftime — Ja'Marr Chase reportedly lit into teammates at the break — then outscored Baltimore 35-0 in the second half. Fantasy managers who held through the first half were richly rewarded.

Joe Burrow, QB, CIN

Burrow went 22-of-30 for 292 yards and 4 touchdowns — 28.88 PPR against a projection of 19.5. He earned a 93.7 PFF grade per post-game grading. The slow first half (43 yards passing through two quarters) makes this look like pure second-half explosion. Don't read too much into the weak start — Baltimore played well early and Burrow still put up a QB1 line.

Tee Higgins, WR, CIN

Higgins caught 6 of 7 targets for 148 yards and a touchdown — 26.8 PPR against a projection of 14.9. He was nearly double his projection. The 44-yard long and two 40-plus-yard catches drove the yardage total; this was efficiency and volume together. He's a weekly WR1.

Ja'Marr Chase, WR, CIN

Chase caught 5 of 7 targets for 62 yards and a touchdown — 17.2 PPR against a projection of 19.7. He finished slightly below projection despite the halftime motivational speech. The role is fine (86.8% snaps, 7 targets); the real-game context (halftime deficit) likely shaped the box score.

Chase Brown, RB, CIN

Brown carried 11 times for 39 yards and added 4 catches for 19 yards — 9.8 PPR against a projection of 15.1. He was well below projection and is now a named concern in the post-week panic conversation. With Samaje Perine scoring a TD on just 4 touches, the backfield carries risk. Brown's 75.5% snap share is real, but his 3.55 yards-per-carry average hurts his floor. He's a hold but a worried one.

Samaje Perine, RB, CIN

Perine ran 4 times for 16 yards and a rushing touchdown — 7.6 PPR, beating his 5.9 projection. He scored on just 22.6% snap share. The touchdown was earned, but don't expect a role expansion unless Brown gets hurt.

Drew Sample, TE, CIN

Sample caught both targets for 24 yards and a touchdown — 10.4 PPR, well above his 2.4 projection. At 54.7% snaps, this is a matchup-specific touchdown grab, not a breakout. Leave him on the wire.

Tyler Huntley, QB, BAL

Huntley threw for 298 yards and a touchdown but took 4 sacks in a 35-13 defeat — 16.12 PPR, far above his 3.4 projection. He's a good real-game quarterback who entered as a heavy underdog fill-in and performed above his billing, but that projection baseline confirms this is not a week-to-week play. Lamar Jackson's return status is the key factor for the Baltimore offense going forward.

Zay Flowers, WR, BAL

Flowers hauled in 8 of 11 targets for 137 yards and a touchdown — 27.7 PPR against a projection of 17.6. This was a big beat, and it came from volume (11 targets) plus efficiency. He's a locked-in WR1 and his role doesn't change with or without Jackson, though the target volume may shift.

Derrick Henry, RB, BAL

Henry ran 17 times for 45 yards on a day the Ravens struggled to score — 5.9 PPR against a projection of 18.4. A massive miss. Without Jackson, the Ravens' offense operates without the designed runs and play-action that unlock Henry. He falls back to an RB2/3 until Jackson returns.

Looking ahead: Burrow and the Bengals passing game are operating at a high level. Lamar Jackson's return is everything for Henry and the Ravens' offense.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers 43 at Carolina Panthers 13

Tampa Bay blew Carolina out — 33-6 at halftime, per reporting — and ran the ball all over the Panthers.

Bucky Irving, RB, TB

Irving carried 24 times for 106 yards and 2 touchdowns, adding a catch for 4 yards — 24.0 PPR against a 14.7 projection. He was dominant on 58.7% snap share. The 2-score game in a blowout is a great spot; the role is real regardless of game script.

Kenny Gainwell, RB, TB

Gainwell ran 14 times for 88 yards on 30.2% snaps — 8.8 PPR. No touchdown, but efficient work. Flag: Gainwell is listed as Questionable. If he misses time, his carries slot likely go to Sean Tucker, who rushed 7 times for 52 yards and a score (including a 46-yard run) on just 14.3% snaps. Tucker is a handcuff worth stashing.

Tez Johnson, WR, TB

Johnson caught both targets for 33 yards and a score — 12.7 PPR against a projection of 4.0. Way above projection, but 2 targets in 41 snaps limits his weekly upside. Touchdowns are noise at low volume.

Chuba Hubbard, RB, CAR

Hubbard ran 7 times for 33 yards and added 4 catches for 27 yards — 10.0 PPR, badly trailing his 16.4 projection. The Panthers were down big from the first quarter, killing any run-game volume. He's a better player than this line shows — game script was the culprit.

Tetairoa McMillan, WR, CAR

McMillan caught 4 of 6 targets for 40 yards — 8.0 PPR, well below his 15.5 projection. Same game-script problem: blowout losses crush receiver ceilings. He's a volume play in better games.

Looking ahead: Irving is a top-12 RB while healthy. Gainwell's injury status is a must-monitor. The Panthers' skill players are matchup-dependent; don't chase their box scores in blowout losses.

New York Giants 27 at Houston Texans 21

The Giants won in overtime, and Cam Skattebo was the story — a week after reportedly having zero touches.

Cam Skattebo, RB, NYG

Skattebo ran 17 times for 124 yards and a touchdown — 19.1 PPR against a projection of 7.1, nearly tripling his projection. He set up the OT winner with a 42-yard run per post-game reporting. Flag: Skattebo is listed as Questionable; monitor his status carefully given the flag. But if healthy, lock him in as an RB1.

Devin Singletary, RB, NYG

Singletary ran 5 times for 41 yards and a score, catching 3 passes for 14 yards — 14.5 PPR against a projection of 3.4. He scored the OT winner per reporting. On only 28.8% snaps, this is a touchdown-dependent line; he's a committee back, not a starter.

Malik Nabers, WR, NYG

Nabers caught 7 of 9 targets for 111 yards — 18.1 PPR against a 14.5 projection. No touchdown but 111 yards says WR1. His role is secure.

Malachi Fields, WR, NYG

Fields caught 4 of 5 targets for 83 yards — 12.3 PPR against a projection of 6.0. He doubled his number on efficiency; a 47-yard catch drove the line. At 74.2% snaps, he's a viable flex in the right matchup.

J.J. McCarthy, QB, NYG

McCarthy went 20-of-28 for 252 yards without a passing touchdown — 10.18 PPR against a projection of 8.6. The rushing game carried this team; McCarthy is a streamer at best.

Tyrone Tracy Jr., RB, NYG

Tracy ran 6 times for 15 yards and a score on just 15.2% snaps — 8.7 PPR. Flag: Tracy is listed as Questionable. He barely played, and his role is clearly behind Skattebo and Singletary.

Woody Marks, RB, HOU

Marks ran 19 times for 66 yards and caught a pass for 15 yards on 88.5% snaps — 9.1 PPR, slightly below his 10.3 projection. He lost in overtime. Flag: Marks is listed as Questionable. If he misses time, Houston's backfield depth is thin.

Marvin Harrison Jr., WR, HOU

Harrison caught 1 of 4 targets for 6 yards and a score — 7.6 PPR, right at his 6.4 projection. But he played only 13 snaps (21.3% snap share). That limited role is the key number. He's not fantasy-relevant at that usage regardless of the touchdown.

Looking ahead: Skattebo's health is everything for the Giants' backfield. Marks' injury status is similarly critical for Houston owners.

Indianapolis Colts 10 at Minnesota Vikings 16

Minnesota stays undefeated, but it was a grind. The Colts' offense was a disaster.

Kyler Murray, QB, MIN

Murray completed 14 of 24 for 150 yards, 1 TD, and ran 5 times for 39 yards — 13.9 PPR against a projection of 18.9. He missed by almost 5 points in a game the Vikings won. The offense wasn't clicking; this is the floor of a bad day, not a trend.

Justin Jefferson, WR, MIN

Jefferson caught 4 of 7 targets for 44 yards — 8.4 PPR against a 18.4 projection, a massive miss. He's now in the post-week panic discussion per reporting. But at 93.2% snaps and 7 targets, the opportunity is real — this is matchup-and-game-script, not a role change. Keep starting him.

T.J. Hockenson, TE, MIN

Hockenson caught 4 of 5 targets for 35 yards and a touchdown — 13.5 PPR against a projection of 10.5. Above expectation and a consistent performer with a well-defined role. Start him.

Jordan Mason, RB, MIN

Mason ran 15 times for 68 yards on 64.4% snaps — 6.8 PPR against a 10.1 projection. No touchdowns and below expectation, but the volume role is real. He's an RB2 who needs goal-line work to hit his ceiling.

Daniel Jones, QB, IND

Jones was dreadful: 13-of-22, 108 yards, 1 interception, 4 sacks — 4.62 PPR against a projection of 12.0. The Colts' coach publicly confirmed Jones remains QB1 despite the performance. He's unplayable in fantasy until the offense shows anything.

Jonathan Taylor, RB, IND

Taylor ran 18 times for 95 yards and a score, adding 2 catches for 15 yards — 19.0 PPR, right at his 17.0 projection. A great line on a team that had nothing else going. Lock him in as a weekly RB1.

Looking ahead: Jefferson owners need to chill — he's fine. Taylor is the one bright spot on a struggling Colts offense, which actually helps his carries.

Miami Dolphins 28 at New York Jets 25

Miami's first win of 2026 came from a quarterback who wasn't on anyone's radar entering the season.

Malik Willis, QB, MIA

Willis was outstanding: 14-of-21 for 208 yards, 2 passing TDs, and a rushing score — 26.02 PPR against a projection of 14.5, almost double the expectation. The 63-yard touchdown pass carried the yardage number. He's a legitimate streaming QB with rushing upside, but this was his ceiling day — manage expectations accordingly.

Ollie Gordon II, RB, MIA

Gordon II carried 25 times for 103 yards and a score on 83.1% snaps — 17.3 PPR against a 11.7 projection. The 25-carry, 83% snap workload says RB1 who was undervalued. Lock him in.

Caleb Douglas, WR, MIA

Douglas caught 2 of 3 targets for 70 yards and 2 touchdowns — 21.0 PPR against a projection of 6.9, tripling his number. One of the two TDs was a 63-yarder. This was almost all efficiency and volume was extremely low (3 targets, 67.7% snaps). Don't bet on this repeating.

Greg Dulcich, TE, MIA

Dulcich caught all 5 targets for 86 yards — 13.6 PPR against a 6.6 projection, more than doubling it. All 86 yards came in the first half per scoring logs. Elevated role and snap percentage (64.6%) suggest he's worth targeting on the waiver wire.

Geno Smith, QB, NYJ

Smith went 23-of-30 for 287 yards, 3 TDs, and an interception in a losing effort — 24.48 PPR, well above his 16.0 projection. The Jets lost because of the defense, not him.

Braelon Allen, RB, NYJ

Allen ran 17 times for 104 yards and caught 6 passes for 30 yards — 19.4 PPR against a projection of 7.7. He blew past his number on volume alone (23 touches, 78% snaps). Add him everywhere if he's still on the wire.

Omar Cooper Jr., WR, NYJ

Cooper caught all 5 targets for 115 yards and a touchdown — 22.5 PPR against a projection of 8.2. He's the top waiver-wire wide receiver this week per multiple reports. At 64.4% snaps, his role is growing.

Mason Taylor, TE, NYJ

Taylor caught 5 of 6 targets for 62 yards and 2 touchdowns — 25.2 PPR against a projection of 4.4, a massive outperformance. He's now a weekly target at tight end, not just a stash.

Garrett Wilson, WR, NYJ

Wilson caught only 2 of 3 targets for 26 yards — 4.6 PPR against a projection of 15.7. He was seen in an animated sideline conversation with Smith and coaches during the game; the head coach called it "overblown" afterward. Still, losing almost 11 points off projection while a backup receiver scores twice is a concern worth monitoring.

Looking ahead: Gordon II and Allen are RB1 and high-upside RB2 respectively. Cooper and Taylor are must-adds. Wilson's situation bears watching in Week 8.

Cleveland Browns 27 at Tennessee Titans 24

Cleveland won on a walk-off 32-yard field goal from Andre Szmyt, moving to 5-2 and into a tie for first in the AFC North per reporting.

Tony Pollard, RB, TEN

Pollard was the week's biggest individual fantasy performance. He carried 25 times for 129 yards and 3 touchdowns, adding 3 catches for 26 yards — 36.5 PPR against a projection of 11.5. Three times his projection. The Titans raced out to a 14-0 lead built largely on his rushing touchdowns, then couldn't hold it. His 74.6% snap share and 28 touches confirm he's the clear starter. He's a locked-in RB1.

Cam Ward, QB, TEN

Ward completed 20 of 31 for 181 yards with an interception — 6.74 PPR against a projection of 12.9. He's not a fantasy option in this run-first offense.

Quinshon Judkins, RB, CLE

Judkins ran 17 times for 96 yards and 2 touchdowns — 23.4 PPR against a projection of 12.4. He nearly doubled his projection on volume (18 touches, 52.9% snaps). He's a weekly RB1 when Cleveland is winning.

KC Concepcion Jr., WR, CLE

Concepcion caught 8 of 10 targets for 129 yards — 23.2 PPR against a projection of 9.3. More than double his number on real volume. At 78.6% snaps and a 10-target game, he's a WR2 worth starting.

Deshaun Watson, QB, CLE

Watson threw for 308 yards, added a rushing touchdown, and finished with 19.22 PPR against a 15.2 projection. He's a low-end streaming QB option.

Dylan Sampson, RB, CLE

Sampson ran 6 times for 45 yards and added 3 catches for 32 yards on 45.7% snaps — 10.7 PPR against a 3.7 projection. In a committee with Judkins, he's worth owning as a handcuff with flex upside.

Looking ahead: Pollard is a must-start RB1. Judkins is the same for Cleveland. This AFC North fight is wide open, which means both offenses will keep playing meaningful football with workloads to match.

Denver Broncos 30 at Arizona Cardinals 16

Denver won convincingly, and Bo Nix had one of the more unusual fantasy stat lines of the week.

Bo Nix, QB, DEN

Nix completed only 15 of 29 passes for 222 yards and a touchdown, but added 7 carries for 74 rushing yards (including a 62-yard TD run) — 26.28 PPR against a projection of 17.1. The rushing score accounted for most of his value. He's a buy-low rushing-floor quarterback.

Jonah Coleman, RB, DEN

Coleman led the Denver backfield with 9 carries for 54 yards and 2 catches for 15 yards on 49.2% snaps — 8.9 PPR against a 4.0 projection. Per snap-count reporting, he led the backfield in snaps and carries. He's the top Denver RB waiver add for Week 8.

RJ Harvey, RB, DEN

Harvey caught both targets for 54 yards and a receiving touchdown on just 26.2% snaps — 14.0 PPR against a 10.4 projection. The massive receiving TD drove his line. His snap count limits weekly floor; he's a boom-bust flex.

J.K. Dobbins, RB, DEN

Dobbins ran 6 times for 23 yards and a score on 23% snaps — 8.3 PPR against a 11.1 projection. Three Denver backs scoring muddies the waters significantly.

Jaylen Waddle, WR, DEN

Waddle caught 4 of 7 targets for 48 yards on 55.7% snaps — 8.8 PPR against a 12.1 projection. Flag: Waddle is listed as Questionable with a chest injury that is clouding his Week 8 status per reporting. He's a must-watch on the injury wire.

Trey McBride, TE, ARI

McBride caught 10 of 13 targets for 111 yards and a touchdown — 27.1 PPR against a projection of 16.0. He was the best fantasy player on the field in a losing effort. His 92.6% snap rate and 13 targets make him the TE1 in this offense no matter the game script.

Jacoby Brissett, QB, ARI

Brissett went 27-of-48 for 272 yards and a touchdown in a 30-16 defeat — 16.48 PPR against a 14.6 projection. Fan calls for backup Carson Beck grew louder post-game per reporting. If there's a quarterback change in Arizona, McBride's target count is the thing most at risk.

Looking ahead: McBride is a set-and-forget TE1. Coleman is the top handcuff/add in Denver. Waddle's health is the biggest open question for the Broncos offense in Week 8.

Green Bay Packers 17 at Detroit Lions 20

The Lions won a wild game on a late Jake Bates field goal, ending Green Bay's unbeaten run.

Jahmyr Gibbs, RB, DET

Gibbs carried 29 times for 116 yards and caught 5 passes for 27 yards — 17.3 PPR against a projection of 25.6, missing by over 8 points despite a massive workload. The 34-touch, 89.7% snap game is historically elite usage; he's on pace for 470 touches this season per reporting. The gap from projection came entirely from lack of touchdowns. He's a must-start RB1 every week, no matter the point total.

Amon-Ra St. Brown, WR, DET

St. Brown caught 9 of 11 targets for 153 yards — 24.2 PPR against a 19.9 projection. No touchdown, but 153 yards is a statement. Flag: St. Brown is listed as Questionable with an ankle injury. The Lions don't expect him to practice Wednesday, but Dan Campbell expressed optimism about his availability. Keep a close eye before finalizing lineups.

Jameson Williams, WR, DET

Williams caught 5 of 9 targets for 91 yards and 2 touchdowns — 26.1 PPR against a projection of 11.7. More than double his number. He was targeted 4 times in the red zone and converted two of them into scores. In a week where St. Brown may miss time, Williams is a must-start.

Jared Goff, QB, DET

Goff threw for 303 yards and 2 touchdowns but fumbled twice (losing one) — 18.02 PPR against a 19.1 projection. Right around expectation. Reliable QB1 floor.

Sam LaPorta, TE, DET

LaPorta caught 1 of 2 targets for 18 yards — 2.8 PPR against a 13.1 projection. On National Tight Ends Day he was a highlighted dud per post-game reporting. He's falling off fantasy radars, and at 97.1% snaps with only 2 targets, the usage is disconnected from the opportunity. Fade until he re-establishes a role.

Josh Jacobs, RB, GB

Jacobs ran 11 times for 36 yards and added 5 catches for 55 yards and a receiving TD on 52.2% snaps — 20.1 PPR against a 12.0 projection. He's a PPR monster when the catches come, even without the ground game firing.

Matthew Golden, WR, GB

Golden led the Packers receivers in targets (12) but caught only 6 for 39 yards — 9.9 PPR against a 14.7 projection. The 6-of-12 catch rate is brutal. Flag: Golden is listed as Questionable. Monitor his status before starting him next week.

Tucker Kraft, TE, GB

Kraft caught 4 of 6 targets for 48 yards and a score — 14.8 PPR against a 12.1 projection. He's a consistent TE1 asset and a near-lock in your starting lineup.

Looking ahead: St. Brown's injury is the dominant story. If he misses time, Williams gets a larger share of Detroit's already-excellent passing game. Gibbs doesn't care; he's starting regardless.

Los Angeles Rams 35 at Las Vegas Raiders 21

The Rams dominated from the start, and Matthew Stafford made franchise history.

Matthew Stafford, QB, LAR

Stafford went 23-of-29 for 195 yards and 3 touchdowns with an interception — 18.5 PPR, right at his 19.3 projection. He set franchise records for TD passes per reporting. Consistent weekly performer.

Kyren Williams, RB, LAR

Williams ran 16 times for 99 yards and a touchdown, adding 2 catches for 22 yards — 18.1 PPR against a 19.4 projection, nearly exactly on target. He fumbled once. At 51.4% snaps in a committee with Blake Corum, the split limits his ceiling.

Blake Corum, RB, LAR

Corum ran 17 times for 93 yards and a score on 44.4% snaps — 17.1 PPR against a projection of 8.1, doubling his number. He's established himself as a co-starter, not a handcuff. Both Williams and Corum are RB2 plays given the split.

Puka Nacua, WR, LAR

Nacua caught 8 of 10 targets for 68 yards and a touchdown — 21.8 PPR against a projection of 24.4, a slight miss despite the big line. He's the clear WR1 in this offense.

Davis Allen, TE, LAR

Allen caught 4 of 5 targets for 20 yards and 2 touchdowns — 18.0 PPR against a projection of 2.8. He crushed his projection by 15+ points, but 20 yards on 4 catches is not the kind of line that repeats. The 3 red zone targets (converted twice) made this day; he's not a weekly starter at this volume (5 targets, 69.4% snaps).

Ashton Jeanty, RB, LV

Jeanty caught all 8 targets for 61 yards and a receiving TD but ran for only 15 yards on 8 carries — 21.6 PPR against a 14.9 projection. Per reporting, he's averaging just 3.1 yards per carry on 106 attempts this season. The receiving work saved this week, but the ground game struggles are a real concern. He's a PPR-dependent flex, not a workhorse back.

Tre Tucker, WR, LV

Tucker caught 5 of 12 targets for 103 yards and a touchdown — 21.3 PPR against a projection of 9.9. Double his projection on efficiency; the 12 targets is the number to watch going forward.

Brock Bowers, TE, LV

Bowers caught 6 of 8 targets for 73 yards — 13.3 PPR against a 16.0 projection. Solid but below projection without a touchdown. His target floor (8 targets) keeps him a weekly TE1.

Looking ahead: The Rams' backfield committee is a rotation; plan accordingly. Jeanty's ground-game struggles are worth watching. Tucker is an add if available.

Kansas City Chiefs 3 at Seattle Seahawks 20

Seattle stunned the previously undefeated Chiefs on Sunday Night Football. Jaxon Smith-Njigba was historic.

Jaxon Smith-Njigba, WR, SEA

JSN caught 9 of 12 targets for 150 yards and a touchdown, adding 2 carries for 13 yards — 31.3 PPR against a projection of 21.5. The week's best WR performance, and the second-best overall PPR score on the day. Seattle's head coach publicly confirmed making him the primary target is the team's explicit plan per post-game reporting. He's a WR1 for the rest of the season, full stop.

Emanuel Wilson, RB, SEA

Wilson ran 24 times for 100 yards and a touchdown on 47.8% snaps — 18.5 PPR against a projection of 8.0. More than double his number. Starter Jadarian Price is expected back at practice this week per reporting, which would threaten Wilson's role. The Price return is the biggest variable for Seattle's backfield.

Sam Darnold, QB, SEA

Darnold went 20-of-28 for 257 yards, 1 TD, and an interception — 14.98 PPR, essentially on his 14.6 projection. He's a fringe streaming QB.

Patrick Mahomes, QB, KC

Mahomes had one of the worst games of his career: 19-of-33 for 165 yards, no touchdowns, an interception, and a fumble — 7.0 PPR against a projection of 16.2. The Chiefs' offense managed 3 points. Post-game power rankings cite a receiver-needy roster as the core problem. Mahomes is not droppable but is a buy-low given the performance.

Kenneth Walker III, RB, KC

Walker ran 14 times for 36 yards and added 4 catches for 21 yards — 9.7 PPR against a projection of 18.1. With Mahomes struggling to create through the air, the run game had nowhere to go either. The Chiefs' offense is genuinely broken right now.

Xavier Worthy, WR, KC

Worthy caught 3 of 6 targets for 11 yards — 4.1 PPR against a projection of 9.3. He's now a panic sell for those who bought in on ADP (average draft position — where a player was taken in drafts relative to expectations).

Travis Kelce, TE, KC

Kelce caught 4 of 8 targets for 44 yards — 8.4 PPR against a 11.3 projection. He dropped two passes per the stats. The entire Chiefs offense was shut down; this is matchup-specific, not a collapse.

Looking ahead: JSN is an elite WR1 with a coach publicly committed to feeding him. The Chiefs' offense needs a reset. All KC skill players face depressed ceilings until Mahomes and the passing game find answers against top defenses.

Dallas Cowboys 38 at Philadelphia Eagles 21

Dallas salvaged its season, and Philadelphia's backfield situation went from bad to catastrophic.

Javonte Williams, RB, DAL

Williams ran 25 times for 155 yards and a touchdown — 21.5 PPR against a projection of 15.6. This is a beat that matters: Williams was on the field for a season-high rushing performance and expressed confidence the run game is back per post-game reporting. He's a weekly RB1 with the Cowboys' offense clicking.

Dak Prescott, QB, DAL

Prescott went 15-of-27 for 212 yards and 3 touchdowns — 23.28 PPR against a projection of 17.8. He was efficient and his line jumped on 3 TDs against a depleted Eagles defense.

CeeDee Lamb, WR, DAL

Lamb caught 5 of 12 targets for 74 yards and 2 touchdowns — 24.4 PPR against a projection of 18.4. The 5-of-12 catch rate is poor, but 2 scores saved the day. Smash-start going forward in a Cowboys offense that looks healthy.

George Pickens, WR, DAL

Pickens caught 4 of 6 targets for 57 yards and a score — 15.7 PPR, right at his 13.7 projection. He's a reliable WR2 in this offense.

Saquon Barkley, RB, PHI

Barkley ran 7 times for 62 yards and a score in limited action but left with a back injury — 15.1 PPR. Flag: Barkley is listed as Questionable. Per reporting, he dealt with a hamstring issue earlier this season and has now added a back injury, playing just 10 snaps before exiting. The Eagles finished the game without their top five running backs (three on injured reserve already per reporting). This is a crisis.

Dameon Pierce, RB, PHI

Pierce ran 14 times for 47 yards and a score but also couldn't finish — 11.8 PPR. Per reporting, Pierce also couldn't finish the game. The Eagles' backfield is a complete wasteland heading into Week 8.

Elijah Mitchell, RB, PHI

Mitchell logged only 3 carries (11 yards) but 3 catches for 23 yards as a late fill-in — 6.4 PPR. He's the default option if Barkley and Pierce can't go.

Makai Lemon, WR, PHI

Lemon caught 7 of 8 targets for 67 yards and a touchdown — 19.7 PPR against a projection of 5.6, nearly quadrupling his number. With starter receivers unavailable and the team playing from behind, he soaked up targets. He's a waiver priority in deep leagues.

Tanner McKee, QB, PHI

McKee went 23-of-35 for 211 yards, a touchdown, and an interception — 11.54 PPR against a projection of 14.4. He's serviceable but not fantasy-relevant against good defenses.

Dallas Goedert, TE, PHI

Goedert caught 5 of 7 targets for 48 yards — 9.8 PPR, just below his 10.9 projection. Volume is there; he just needs a touchdown to be an elite TE1 play.

Looking ahead: Barkley's health status is the most important injury to monitor across the entire fantasy landscape this week. The Eagles' backfield is unsettled, and Mitchell and Lemon could see wildly elevated roles if key players can't go. Dallas, meanwhile, looks like a functional offense again.