Week 7 Fantasy Football Rankings Risers and Fallers: Upgrade Patrick Mahomes With Rashee Rice Back
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Week 7 Fantasy Football Rankings Risers and Fallers: Upgrade Patrick Mahomes With Rashee Rice Back

Dwain McFarland breaks down the biggest risers and fallers in his Week 7 fantasy football rankings.

It is time to set our fantasy lineups for Week 7, and with that in mind, let's follow the data to analyze some of the biggest risers and fallers in the ranks to help you make those start-sit decisions.

Rankings Risers for Week 7

See below for the biggest risers in my Week 7 fantasy football rankings.

KC_chiefs-logo.svgPatrick Mahomes is the No. 2 QB in Week 7 fantasy ranks.

After a down 2024 campaign where Mahomes averaged 17.6 fantasy points per game (QB11), the GOAT fell to the fifth and sixth rounds of fantasy drafts—his cheapest price since his breakout season in Year 2. His drafters are reaping massive fantasy rewards in the form of the QB1 overall with 24.5 points per contest.

The Chiefs have adapted their play calling to keep the ball in their superstar QB's hands. Last year, they posted a 2% dropback rate over expectation (DBOE), which has ballooned to a league-leading 8% in 2025. Kansas City and Andy Reid have returned to their pass-first ways, and you love to see it. We aren't back to his 2022 numbers, but he is in similar territory to 2023 via the air.

  • 2022: 308 (1st), 2.41 (1st)
  • 2023: 261 (7th),1.69 (8th)
  • 2024: 246 (8th), 1.63 (10th)
  • 2025: 252 (5th), 1.83 (6th)

In addition to more passing, Mahomes is scrambling more than ever, which is an upgrade over their sputtering ground attack. He ranks second in the NFL in scramble yards per game at 36.5, barely trailing the dual-threat alien, Josh Allen (39.2). The Chiefs' signal caller has turned two of those scrambles into touchdowns and has punched in two more on designed attempts. He only has three designed rushes on the season, but all three have come inside the ten-yard line.

In Week 7 against the Raiders, Mahomes gets his No. 1 passing game option, Rashee Rice, back. The Chiefs are tied for the second-highest team total (28.5) per the oddsmakers, and Mahomes offers an incredible projection profile thanks to his uptick in rushing activity.

Projection Model (using my PPR projections):

  • Xfinity Best (ceiling): 33.8 (3rd)
  • Median: 21.1 (2nd)
  • Floor: 12.1 (2nd)

Mahomes is my QB2 this weekend, and he projects as a top-four option the rest of the way.

QB Rapid Fire: Upgrades & Pending News

  • Jayden Daniels | Commanders: Daniels gets the ultimate QB matchup against the Cowboys in Week 7. Dallas has empowered opposing signal callers to a ridiculous 8.3 DvP boost (fantasy points per game boost)—by far the most in the NFL. It helps that the Cowboys have a lethal offense that can push opponents to keep the pedal to the metal. The Commanders are tied with Kansas City for the No. 2 team total (28.5). Daniels is my No. 1 QB, and he carries the No. 1 Xfinity Best projection of 35.7 points.
     
  • Brock Purdy | 49ers: We don't know if Purdy will play (toe and elbow), but if he can get right, he offers immense fantasy potential in Week 7 and beyond. The 49ers' pass catchers are getting healthy, and their defense can't hold down opponents thanks to significant losses like Nick Bosa and Fred Warner for the season. I have docked Purdy in the rushing yards department, and the matchup against the 49ers isn't ideal (-8 fantasy boost), but he has averaged a solid 19.2 points. With San Francisco transitioning to an up-tempo offense (9.8 seconds playclock remaining when the score is within three points) that favors the pass (2% DBOE), Purdy is a startable option. He is my QB13 for Week 7 and has an Xfinity Best projection of 29.2 points. He projects as a top-six option—assuming health—through the rest of the season.

CLE_browns-logo.svgQuinshon Judkins is a top-12 fantasy RB in Week 7.

Judkins has completely taken over the ground game in Cleveland. Over the last four contests, he has bogarted 76% of the rushing attempts. He has a 68 Utilization Score with 13.9 fantasy points per game. The Ohio State rookie has delivered RB11, RB11, RB20, and RB50 performances over that span.

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Last week against the Steelers was an example of how Judkins can go bad (3.6 fantasy points). Jerome Ford and Dylan Sampson have largely subdued his role on passing downs. When the Browns fall down big, the fantasy points can go sideways. 

However, this weekend, the Browns are 2.5-point favorites over the Dolphins. Miami has given up the third-most fantasy points to opposing rushing attacks at 20.9 points per game. On pure rushing, that comes out to the fourth-best fantasy boost at 2.9 points per contest.

Projection Model (using my PPR projections):

  • Xfinity Best (ceiling): 31 (15th)
  • Median: 14.9 (14th)
  • Floor: 7.3 (14th)

Judkins is my RB11 this weekend in half PPR and could splash into the endzone for multiple touchdowns.

RB Rapid Fire: Upgrades & Pending News

  • Rachaad White | Buccaneers: The Bucs' 24.5-point team total feels high to me, given the injuries Emeka Egbuka, Bucky Irving and Chris Godwin (Freedman's betting game model agrees). I have Mike Evans (hamstring) in my first run of projections, but he is not a lock to play. So if we are buying this team total, we are massive believers in Baker Mayfield elevating the weapons around him. White should be a centerpiece of Tampa Bay's offense this weekend—he has accounted for a 71% snap share and posted an 89 Utilization Score over the last two games. He has averaged 20.4 points. The Lions are sure to do their part and push Mayfield & Co. to keep pushing for points. White is a top-10 RB in Week 7 with an Xfinity Best projection of 35.2 points.
     
  • Breece Hall | Jets: Hall has taken on a larger role since the loss of Braelon Allen. In the last two games, he has handled 78% of the rushing attempts, with 17.5 totes per game. Isaiah Davis is handling more of the pass-down work, but Hall is in a nice spot against the Panthers this weekend. The Jets are only 1.5-point underdogs, and while the Panthers have been solid against RBs (-2.6 DvP fantasy boost), Hall should also be highly active in the pass game on early downs without Garrett Wilson. Hall is a borderline RB1 against Carolina. He has a top-10 PPR projection (16.8) and Xfinity Best ceiling (35).
     
  • Jacory Croskey-Merritt | Commanders: Bill saw his most extensive workload of the season on Monday Night against the Bears, garnering 67% of the snaps and 71% of the rushing attempts. Chris Rodriguez Jr. was limited in practice last week, which could have been a driving factor. Due to that, I took a semi-conservative approach with Bill in the projections, giving him 55% of the rushing attempts—a number he also cleared in Week 6 at 61%. However, he still projects well in a great matchup against the Cowboys, who have green-lighted the second-largest fantasy boost to opposing backfields at 8.3 points. With a massive team total (28.5) also in tow, Bill is a mid-range RB2 with high-end RB1 upside if his Week 6 Utilization sticks.
     
  • Rico Dowdle | Panthers: Chuba Hubbard (calf) was spotted at practice on Wednesday and said he expects to play, which could create a very interesting scenario. Dowdle has been unstoppable over the last two games (33.2 PPG), but the Panthers extended Hubbard with a significant contract during the 2024 season. Currently, I am projecting this as a return for Hubbard with a slight lean to Dowdle as the team eases Hubbard back into action. These scenarios aren't predictable, which creates significant downside for both players. However, it's hard to push Dowdle lower than low-end RB2 territory, given his recent performances—the upside is clearly there. Hubbard is a mid-range RB3. Should Hubbard not play, Dowdle is a top-10 option in Week 7. 
     
  • Kimani Vidal | Chargers: In the first game without Omarion Hampton, Vidal paced the Chargers' backfield in snaps (67%), attempts (72%), routes (54%), and targets (11%). One-game samples like this don't always stick, but I am leaning into Vidal as the best all-around back available to Jim Harbaugh and Greg Roman. The Chargers are 1.5-point favorites against the Colts, a game they will need to score points in. They boast the fifth-best team total (25) on the slate. Vidal is in play as a low-end RB2 with mid-range RB1 upside if he has the same role as Week 6.
     
  • Jaylen Warren | Steelers: Warren got a downgrade in the Week 7 Utilization Report due to the emergence of a three-headed backfield coming out of their bye week. But Warren still has a strong enough role in a matchup against the Bengals as 5.5-point favorites. Cincinnati has consented to a 9.3-point fantasy boost against opposing RB rooms, making them the best matchup so far in 2025. Warren is a low-end RB2 and carries a sneaky Xfinity Best ceiling of 30.9 points (15th).
     
  • Rhamondre Stevenson | Patriots: Stevenson only notched 1.8 points last weekend, but he handled 71% of the snaps. This isn't an easy sentence to write, but Stevenson is a high-end RB3 option against the Titans, who have sanctioned the second-best fantasy boost at 8.3 points per game.
     
  • Isiah Pacheco | Chiefs: Pacheco separated from Kareem Hunt in Week 6, which was hidden by his 6.1-fantasy-point outing. He notched a whopping 79% snap share and bested Hunt 60% to 30% in rushing attempt share. The Chiefs are 11.5-point favorites with a 28.5 team total against the Raiders. Pacheco is a mid-range RB3 with high-end RB2 upside if his role from Week 6 holds.
     
  • Tyjae Spears | Titans: Spears took over the passing-down work for the Titans in Week 6. He could be the RB on the field often, considering Tennessee has trailed by nine or more points on 46% of snaps in 2025. Spears looked good and notched a 60% snap share and a 64% route participation. The third-year back is a mid-range RB4 option against the Patriots, who are seven-point favorites.

KC_chiefs-logo.svgRashee Rice rejoins the WR1 fantasy ranks in Week 7.

Since taking over the starting WR role for the Chiefs in Week 14 of 2023, we have an 11-game sample, including the NFL playoffs. Over that span, Rice has been a dominant force for the Chiefs.

  • Fantasy points per game: 17.8 (WR1 worthy)
  • Targets share: 27% (WR1 worthy)
  • Yards per route run: 2.36 (WR1 worthy)

Rice wasn't allowed to practice with the team while suspended, but was allowed to rejoin team meetings on September 24th. On the one hand, that is a minor concern, as his timing with Mahomes might not be at 100%. On the other hand, Rice fully participated in training camp, which was a vote of confidence in his recovery from his LCL injury, and he and Mahomes did get reps then.

I am slightly more bullish on Rice this weekend than my fellow rankers, but I lean towards a near full-time role. Given his history and the offense he plays within, that is worth more than most receivers at 110%.

Projection Model (using my PPR projections):

  • Xfinity Best (ceiling): 32.2 (8th)
  • Median: 16.5 (6th)
  • Floor: 8.1 (7th)

The bottom line is that Rice should be in all lineups this weekend. Even if you want to dock him for time missed, it will be hard to push him out of the top 12. He is a mid-range WR1.

WR Rapid Fire: Upgrades & Pending News

  • CeeDee Lamb | Cowboys: The Cowboys are optimistic that Lamb (high ankle) can return to the field in Week 7 against the Commanders. He practiced on Wednesday and is expected to play if he doesn't suffer a setback. Head coach Brian Schottenheimer is ready. With George Pickens and Jake Ferguson playing at high levels, the team won't be forced to push Lamb. Even if that is the case, it's hard not to get excited about his return—Lamb averaged 19.1 fantasy points over the first two games with a sterling 92 Utilization Score. Lamb is a low-end WR1 if he returns in Week 7 against the Commanders, who have authored the No. 5 fantasy boost for WRs.
     
  • Jaylen Waddle | Dolphins: In two games without Tyreek Hill, Waddle has averaged 19.4 fantasy points per game. He has a 27% target share and an 86 Utilization Score. The former No. 6 overall pick from the 2021 NFL Draft is thriving in a condensed Dolphins offense that is throwing the ball more than ever (4% DBOE). The Browns play the second-most man defense in the NFL (41%), and Waddle leads the team with a 28% target share versus man coverage. Waddle is a borderline WR1 against the Browns in Week 7.
     
  • DK Metcalf | Steelers: Metcalf might be finding his groove with Aaron Rodgers. Over the last two games, he has averaged 21.6 points. While the team's slow pace (32nd in neutral playclock) and inability to get the ball into the red zone (27th in red zone drive percentage at 23%) have been a problem, the Bengals' defense has been a cure-all. Cincinnati has allowed 30.5 points per game—the third-most in the NFL. Accordingly, the Steelers carry a higher-than-usual team total of 24 points in Week 7. They have boosted opposing passing attacks by 43.3 yards and 0.6 touchdowns per game. Metcalf is a high-end WR2. 
     
  • Mike Evans | Buccaneers: Evans returned to practice and has a shot at suiting up for Week 7 against the Lions. He isn't a lock to play, but it's a step in the right direction, so I have included him in my ranks and projections. He faces a Lions defense that has boosted opposing passing attacks by 30 yards and 0.8 touchdowns over the last four games. The Bucs carry the seventh-highest team total on the slate at 24.5 points. Evans has a history of soft-tissue injuries, which could lead to a snap count and leave the door open for re-injury, which has kept me from pushing him too high. He is a borderline WR2 with WR1 upside if close to full health.
     
  • Jordan Whittington | Rams: With Puka Nacua potentially out, we could see Whittington soaking up some of the underneath targets for the Rams. He is also the player they like to get involved in the run game—he has handled 2% of the rushing attempts this year. Whittington is a WR5 with WR3 upside if you are hurting and need a warm body.
     
  • Zay Jones | Cardinals: Marvin Harrison Jr. got in a limited practice session on Wednesday as he works his way through the concussion protocol. Jones has posted decent fantasy numbers in the past and stepped into an 85% route participation last weekend with Harrison injured early. He finished the day with 12.9 fantasy points on a 19% target share. Jones will move up the ranks into WR4 territory should Harrison not play.
     
  • Jack Bech | Raiders: Bech has surpassed Dont'e Thornton for the WR3 duties. In Week 6, Thornton didn't run a route while Bech posted an 80% route participation rate. The Raiders' second-round draft pick is a WR6 prayer option against the Chiefs. However, he is the type of option that isn't bad to bet on—if the rookie goes off, he will top waiver wire columns next week.
     
  • Allen Lazard | Jets: With Garrett Wilson out, Lazard should step into a larger role. While he hasn't been a high-end player, he has been better than Josh Reynolds over his career. He was banged up last week, so we will need to monitor practice reports, but if he is fully healthy, he will move into WR5 territory against the Panthers.

TE Rapid Fire: Upgrades & Pending News

  • George Kittle | 49ers: Kittle (hamstring) practiced in a limited fashion on Wednesday, and reports indicate he will return this week. He could go bonkers in this pass-first but depleted passing attack. There is some risk of re-injury, but the team has taken it slow. Despite the risk, Kittle's ceiling is so astronomical that he is a must-start if he plays. He carries the No. 3 tight end Xfinity Best projection at 25.8 points, behind only Tyler Warren and Trey McBride. And that is with me not fully ramping up his target expectations. Kittle is a high-end TE1 against Atlanta.
     
  • Harold Fannin Jr. | Browns: David Njoku (knee) didn't practice on Wednesday, and his outlook doesn't seem optimistic. With Njoku leaving early last week, Fannin collected season-highs in Utilization Score (90), fantasy points (15.1), and route participation (78%). Fannin has been impressive as a rookie, playing all over the formation and notching a healthy 22% TPRR. The Dolphins have delivered the seventh-best fantasy boost to opposing TE rooms at 2.2 points per contest. Fannin is a mid-range TE1 if Njoku is out. 
     
  • Cade Otton | Buccaneers: Otton is in line to operate as one of the top-three options in the Bucs' passing attack this weekend, assuming Evans is back. If Evans is out, he would battle for the No. 1 role. Last season, he was a high-end TE1 over a similar three-game stretch. Last weekend, he led the team with a 26% target share. Otton is a low-end TE1 with high-end TE1 upside against the Lions in Week 7.
     
  • Mason Taylor | Jets: Taylor has pushed his Utilization Score from 37 to 60 in the last four weeks. While the entire Jets offense bombed in Week 6 against the Broncos (1.2 fantasy points), Taylor notched a season-high route participation rate at 86%. He has a 22% target share over the last three games with a 75 Utilization Score—which is low-end TE1-worthy. The Panthers have signed off on the No. 1 fantasy boost to the position at 3.5 points per contest. Taylor is a borderline TE1 option.
     
  • Michael Mayer | Raiders: Brock Bowers didn't practice on Wednesday and is trending towards another absence. Last weekend, Mayer returned from a concussion to lead the Raiders with a mouth-watering 32% target share. The former second-round pick out of Notre Dame is the No. 7 tight end prospect since 2018 in the Rookie Super Model—a score historically associated with a strong hit rate at the position. Mayer ranks as my TE16, but the position is just very crowded this week due to multiple injury scenarios. But it won't be surprising to see him notch a top-six finish. Mayer is a borderline TE1 option in Week 7.

Rankings Fallers for Week 3

See below for the biggest downgrades in my Week 7 fantasy football rankings.

Rapid Fire Downgrades & Pending News:

  • Baker Mayfield | QB | Buccaneers: Mayfield should still be in most lineups. I just bumped him outside of the top-six to QB9 due to all of the Bucs' WR injuries. Some of you might have a QB2 you drafted later based on ADP that I would play over Mayfield this weekend. That list includes: Dak Prescott, Drake Maye, Caleb Williams, Justin Herbert and Jared Goff. Mayfield is a low-end QB1.
     
  • Matthew Stafford | QB | Rams: Similar to Mayfield, Stafford gets a slight bump down the ranks due to the potential for a game without Puka Nacua. I am actually bullish on the Rams' offense the rest of the way—they are a candidate for even more points given the disparity between their red-zone drive rate (38%, 6th) and their touchdown drive rate (25%, 13th). The Jaguars have boosted opposing passing attacks by 27 yards per game, allowing the fourth-most yards per game at 266. So, Stafford isn't a must-bench, but I have moved him down to mid-range QB2 territory below Sam Darnold and Bo Nix.
     
  • Chase Brown | RB | Bengals: Brown has been atrocious this season, averaging only 2.7 yards per carry. He ranks 40th out of 41 running backs with at least 35 attempts. Now he faces a Steelers defense that has tightened down their rush defense over the last four games, holding opposing ground attacks to 5.1 yards below their average. Additionally, Brown saw his smallest workload of the season in Week 6 with a 53% snap share and 56% rush share. Brown continues to tumble down the rankings, falling to mid-range RB3 territory in Week 7. 
     
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  • Tony Pollard | RB | Titans: Spears took over the pass-down work in Week 6, which leaves Pollard—who has been largely ineffective with his opportunities—in an awkward position as the early-down back. That isn't an endearing role on a team that ranks dead last in red-zone drive rate at 17% and has trailed by nine-plus points the third-most plays at 46%. The Patriots have been the fourth-hardest matchup for opposing backfields, holding opponents 4.2 points below their season average. Pollard falls to mid-range RB3 territory and should be benched if you have other options. 
     
  • Xavier Worthy | WR | Chiefs: Worthy is still a startable option, but he doesn't carry the same projection profile with Rice returning to the lineup. Theoretically, he should be getting healthier and one of the top two options in this attack, but so far this year, he has underwhelmed. Since returning from injury, he has played a limited role (76% route participation), notching a 64 Utilization Score. Historically, his 80 comparisons have averaged 12.4 points per game—aligning with his 12.9 PPG. Worthy falls to borderline WR2 territory.
     
  • T.J. Hockenson | TE | Vikings: Hockenson is averaging 8.1 points per game with a Utilization Score of 63, battling Jordan Addison for what is left after Justin Jefferson does his thing. The Eagles have held opposing TE units to 3.8 points below their season average—the third-most-difficult matchup for the position. With so many other options due to injury situations and matchups, Hockenson plummets to mid-range TE2 status.

Sicko Starts For Week 7 Fantasy Football

I want to throw in a few names for all my fellow fantasy managers who are in a SICKO league. If you are in a 12-team league with three starting WRs and two flexes, these are for you! Or you are in a more typical setup, but need a name to help get you through injuries; these are for you!

We are looking for players with a rostership under 50% who aren't in many starting lineups.

Let's go, you sickos.

Week 1: Daniel Jones (hit), Jerome Ford (miss), Rashod Bateman (miss), Hunter Henry (hit)

Week 2: Trevor Lawrence (hit), Tyrone Tracy Jr. (miss), Kayshon Boutte (hit), Juwan Johnson (hit)

Week 3: Tyrod Taylor (hit), Tyler Allgeier (miss), Wan'Dale Robinson (miss), Cole Kmet (hit)

Week 4: Jaxson Dart (hit), TreVeyon Henderson (hit), Troy Franklin (hit), Cade Otton (miss)

Week 5: Jaxson Dart (hit), Rhamondre Stevenson (hit), Malik Washington (miss), Mason Taylor (hit)

Week 6: Trevor Lawrence (hit), Kimani Vidal (hit), Isiah Bond (miss), Mason Taylor (miss)

HOU_texans-logo.svgC.J. Stroud | QB | Texans

Stroud is rostered in 54% of Yahoo leagues and is in 11% of starting lineups.

Stroud has picked things up over the last two games with 233 and 244 yards against beatable defenses in the Titans and Ravens. He has tossed two and four scores in those games. Now he gets a Seahawks defense that has allowed the sixth-most passing yards per game at 258 yards per contest. Recently battling injuries, they have provided a 29-yard-per-game boost and a 0.3 touchdown-per-game boost.

So, basically, Stroud is in a similar situation to the last two contests. While this game doesn't project as a shootout per the oddsmakers, we know the Seahawks can push teams to score with their high-efficiency passing game.

Of course, this is all burying the lead. You sickos know what I am looking for in these plays: quarterback options who have shown some capacity as runners.

Did you know that Stroud ranks sixth in the NFL in scramble yards per game at 23.4 per contest? The man is taking a page out of the Baker Mayfield and Patrick Mahomes playbooks and adding value to a sluggish ground game by taking off when defenses give him a lane. He ranks ninth in scramble rate at 8%.

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Projection Model: 

  • Xfinity Best (ceiling): 27
  • Median: 16.4
  • Floor: 9.3

Stroud is a mid-range QB2 with mid-range QB1 upside in Week 7 against Seattle.

NO_saints-logo.svgKendre Miller | RB | Saints

Miller is rostered in 32% of leagues but starts in only 4% of lineups.

Confession: I have thought about altering my rules for the Sicko calls. 

Why? Finding RBs who are rostered lowly in fantasy leagues and who also have some sort of role we can project is VERY hard. But what is the fun in that?

So, I present to you Kendre Miller, who has settled into a role in which he sees 9 to 11 opportunities per game over the last three weeks. 

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Where possible, I try to gravitate Sicko calls toward young players that could be big-time waiver wire adds the following week should good fortune pay them a visit. The cool thing about Miller is that he has carved out his own role without an injury to Alvin Kamara, and the team is supplementing Kamara with increased targets as a trade-off for rushing volume.

A poor man's Tyler Allgeier, you say? Why, yes. That is a fantastic description. Except Miller has one additional out. Despite the Saints claiming they aren't trading Kamara, it's at least another potential out—the Falcons for sure aren't trading Bijan Robinson.

Projection Model: 

  • Xfinity Best (ceiling): 15.8
  • Median: 5.6
  • Floor: 2.5

If you are looking at those numbers thinking, That's gross, Dwain, yeah, it is! But like I said, it isn't easy to find anyone with projectable volume who isn't rostered, and SICKOS can't be choosers or something like that.

Miller is an RB4 with a shot of punching in a touchdown against the Bears in Week 7. When the Saints unexpectedly trade Kamara next Monday, before you can release him, the real SICKO call will hit.

TB_buccaneers-logo.svgTez Johnson | WR | Buccaneers

Johnson is rostered in 10% of Yahoo leagues and is in only 3% of starting lineups.

With the Bucs receiving corps in shambles after an injury to Emeka Egbuka last weekend, it was Johnson who stepped into the most significant role with an 84% route participation.

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Johnson is a strong bet to play in three-WR sets this weekend if Evans returns. If Evans is out, he could play a near full-time role. 

As a big-play threat with Mayfield, who is willing to push the ball vertically to Johnson (see 26.3-yard aDOT above), Johnson has a chance to come through with a significant performance. The Lions have sanctioned the third-highest fantasy boost to WR rooms at 5.5 points per game, and Tampa Bay has a strong team total at 24.5.

Projection Model:

  • Xfinity Best (ceiling): 20
  • Median: 8.9
  • Floor: 4.0

Johnson is a boom-bust WR4 against the Lions this weekend.

LAC_chargers-logo.svgOronde Gadsden II | TE | Chargers

Gadsden is rostered in 2% of Yahoo leagues and starts in 1% of lineups.

Gadsden's route participation has steadily improved over the last four games (28%, 50%, 61%, and 77%). In Week 6, he led the team despite the return of Will Dissly and the availability of Tyler Conklin, who played 0% of snaps. Gadsden garnered a 22% target share on his way to an 88 Utilization Score with 11.8 fantasy points against the Dolphins in Week 6. 

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The rookie looks like he might be the TE1 the rest of the way for a pass-first offense with a good quarterback.

Gadsden doesn't project as well as Fannin Jr, Otton, or Mayer this weekend, but is arguably the best rest-of-season add of the group because he appears to have carved out a role for himself that doesn't require injuries. That is why he gets the SICKO call of the week at tight end.

The Chargers boast the fifth-best team total at 25 points, and the Colts' secondary has been cooked for 286 yards, giving up a juicy 60-yard-per-game boost over the last four games.

Projection Model: 

  • Xfinity Best (ceiling): 18.7
  • Median: 9.0
  • Floor: 4.3

Gadsden is a mid-range TE2 option with low-end TE1 spike potential against Indianapolis in Week 7.

Players Mentioned in this Article

  1. Patrick Mahomes
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    QBKCKC
    PPG
    15.90
  2. Rashee Rice
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    WRKCKC
    PPG
    6.80
  3. Baker Mayfield
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    QBTBTB
    PPG
    13.28
  4. Emeka Egbuka
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    WRTBTB
    PPG
    8.54