Week 7 2025 who should I start thread **OFFICIALLY UNOFFICIAL** (2 Viewers)

[Chaka]

This is where we ask questions and offer help.

Thank you to all the posters who come here to offer that help.

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Let's move on to week 7

@Joe Bryant @FBG Moderator
Can we get this pinned please?

 

[RaidersAreOne]

0.5 PPR.

Flex:

• Chase Brown vs. Steelers (TNF)
• McLaurin (May not be healthy so it's a risk if not putting in CB) vs. Cowboys

TE:

• Fannin vs. Dolphins
• Henry vs. Titans

 

[kyoun1e]

Want to get in line on this one due to Thursday night implications.

QB question. Need a Lamar fill in. 4 points per TD pass.

* A. Rodgers @Cinci -- Thursday night game. CINC D obviously terrible, but they're at home and maybe a bit more spunky with Flacco. Rodgers has been terrible throwing it deep, but maybe that changes here.

or

* J. Love @AZ -- Expected a lot more from Love last week. Could see the GB offense doing some nice things here, but there expected pass rate when they get close to the endzone is lousy. All Jacobs all day. AZ D seems middling at best. Brissett at QB possibly an upgrade that forces GB to keep their foot on the pedal.

Which?

Thanks

 

[kyoun1e]

0.5 PPR.

Flex:

• Chase Brown vs. Steelers (TNF)
• McLaurin (May not be healthy so it's a risk if not putting in CB) vs. Cowboys

TE:

• Fannin vs. Dolphins
• Henry vs. Titans

Don't think I could trust McLaurin coming back.

Would go Fannin at TE. Especially if Njoku out.

 

[Schmeabs]

PPR need to choose from
Chase Brown vs Steelers
Jaylen Warren at Bengals

Leaning Warren but didn't like seeing so much Gainwell last week. I think Kaleb Johnson saw most of his carries at end of game when game was decided. Perine also in a lot for Cincy.

 

[RaidersAreOne]

Want to get in line on this one due to Thursday night implications.

QB question. Need a Lamar fill in. 4 points per TD pass.

* A. Rodgers @Cinci -- Thursday night game. CINC D obviously terrible, but they're at home and maybe a bit more spunky with Flacco. Rodgers has been terrible throwing it deep, but maybe that changes here.

or

* J. Love @AZ -- Expected a lot more from Love last week. Could see the GB offense doing some nice things here, but there expected pass rate when they get close to the endzone is lousy. All Jacobs all day. AZ D seems middling at best. Brissett at QB possibly an upgrade that forces GB to keep their foot on the pedal.

Which?

Thanks

I lean almost any QB vs. Bengals.

 

[LionOfGosforth]

Standard scoring, non-ppr

Already starting Chase and Judkins (Doesn't get better for an RB than Miami). Need two from the following:

R.Rice vs Raiders - Must start surely?
R.Dowdle @ Jets - appreciate it's early in the week to know if he has a full go or not, if he does, must start?
C.Hubbard @ Jets - if back, do they go 50/50? One to stay away from?
BTJ vs Rams - signs of life last week at least
T.McMillan @ Jets - finally scored last week but might draw Sauce?
KW3 vs Texans - flex option at best

 

[LionOfGosforth]

Want to get in line on this one due to Thursday night implications.

QB question. Need a Lamar fill in. 4 points per TD pass.

* A. Rodgers @Cinci -- Thursday night game. CINC D obviously terrible, but they're at home and maybe a bit more spunky with Flacco. Rodgers has been terrible throwing it deep, but maybe that changes here.

or

* J. Love @AZ -- Expected a lot more from Love last week. Could see the GB offense doing some nice things here, but there expected pass rate when they get close to the endzone is lousy. All Jacobs all day. AZ D seems middling at best. Brissett at QB possibly an upgrade that forces GB to keep their foot on the pedal.

Which?

Thanks

Tough but I think I go Rodgers, not been impressed with Love when i've watched GB.

 

[steelwind]

WDIS 4pt passing TD 6pt rushing TD?

Fields vs Car
D. Jones @ LAC

 

[LionOfGosforth]

WDIS 4pt passing TD 6pt rushing TD?

Fields vs Car
D. Jones @ LAC

Jones imo

 

[steelwind]

0.5 PPR.

Flex:

• Chase Brown vs. Steelers (TNF)
• McLaurin (May not be healthy so it's a risk if not putting in CB) vs. Cowboys

TE:

• Fannin vs. Dolphins
• Henry vs. Titans

Chase + Fannin

 

[steelwind]

Want to get in line on this one due to Thursday night implications.

QB question. Need a Lamar fill in. 4 points per TD pass.

* A. Rodgers @Cinci -- Thursday night game. CINC D obviously terrible, but they're at home and maybe a bit more spunky with Flacco. Rodgers has been terrible throwing it deep, but maybe that changes here.

or

* J. Love @AZ -- Expected a lot more from Love last week. Could see the GB offense doing some nice things here, but there expected pass rate when they get close to the endzone is lousy. All Jacobs all day. AZ D seems middling at best. Brissett at QB possibly an upgrade that forces GB to keep their foot on the pedal.

Which?

Thanks

I'd go Love @ AZ. Brisset will keep this competitive.
I'm iffy on Thurs skill position players plus this is a divisional game.

 

[steelwind]

PPR need to choose from
Chase Brown vs Steelers
Jaylen Warren at Bengals

Leaning Warren but didn't like seeing so much Gainwell last week. I think Kaleb Johnson saw most of his carries at end of game when game was decided. Perine also in a lot for Cincy.

Warren

 

[kyoun1e]

Want to get in line on this one due to Thursday night implications.

QB question. Need a Lamar fill in. 4 points per TD pass.

* A. Rodgers @Cinci -- Thursday night game. CINC D obviously terrible, but they're at home and maybe a bit more spunky with Flacco. Rodgers has been terrible throwing it deep, but maybe that changes here.

or

* J. Love @AZ -- Expected a lot more from Love last week. Could see the GB offense doing some nice things here, but there expected pass rate when they get close to the endzone is lousy. All Jacobs all day. AZ D seems middling at best. Brissett at QB possibly an upgrade that forces GB to keep their foot on the pedal.

Which?

Thanks

Tough but I think I go Rodgers, not been impressed with Love when i've watched GB.

Yeah I'm trying to find the logic here for either.

Apparently, Love did throw for 4 TDs against AZ last year.

He laid an egg last week against Cinci. Odd. Would be even odder if Rodgers then did the same thing. Thought that D was terrible.

 

[kyoun1e]

Want to get in line on this one due to Thursday night implications.

QB question. Need a Lamar fill in. 4 points per TD pass.

* A. Rodgers @Cinci -- Thursday night game. CINC D obviously terrible, but they're at home and maybe a bit more spunky with Flacco. Rodgers has been terrible throwing it deep, but maybe that changes here.

or

* J. Love @AZ -- Expected a lot more from Love last week. Could see the GB offense doing some nice things here, but there expected pass rate when they get close to the endzone is lousy. All Jacobs all day. AZ D seems middling at best. Brissett at QB possibly an upgrade that forces GB to keep their foot on the pedal.

Which?

Thanks

I'd go Love @ AZ. Brisset will keep this competitive.
I'm iffy on Thurs skill position players plus this is a divisional game.

Funny you mention that it's a division game. Tomlin was quoted as being a bit salty about Flacco being traded in the division to Cinci.

 

[steelwind]

Standard scoring, non-ppr

Already starting Chase and Judkins (Doesn't get better for an RB than Miami). Need two from the following:

R.Rice vs Raiders - Must start surely?
R.Dowdle @ Jets - appreciate it's early in the week to know if he has a full go or not, if he does, must start?
C.Hubbard @ Jets - if back, do they go 50/50? One to stay away from?
BTJ vs Rams - signs of life last week at least
T.McMillan @ Jets - finally scored last week but might draw Sauce?
KW3 vs Texans - flex option at best

Rice + Dowdle

 

[LionOfGosforth]

Want to get in line on this one due to Thursday night implications.

QB question. Need a Lamar fill in. 4 points per TD pass.

* A. Rodgers @Cinci -- Thursday night game. CINC D obviously terrible, but they're at home and maybe a bit more spunky with Flacco. Rodgers has been terrible throwing it deep, but maybe that changes here.

or

* J. Love @AZ -- Expected a lot more from Love last week. Could see the GB offense doing some nice things here, but there expected pass rate when they get close to the endzone is lousy. All Jacobs all day. AZ D seems middling at best. Brissett at QB possibly an upgrade that forces GB to keep their foot on the pedal.

Which?

Thanks

Tough but I think I go Rodgers, not been impressed with Love when i've watched GB.

Yeah I'm trying to find the logic here for either.

Apparently, Love did throw for 4 TDs against AZ last year.

He laid an egg last week against Cinci. Odd. Would be even odder if Rodgers then did the same thing. Thought that D was terrible.

Yeah it's definitely not cut and dried. It's logical to assume GB will run Jacobs down their throat but it would be typical of our hobby for the opposite to happen and Love to look like Dan Fouts instead. Not an easy decision at all.

 

[Joe Bryant]

Pinned

 

[LionOfGosforth]

0.5 PPR.

Flex:

• Chase Brown vs. Steelers (TNF)
• McLaurin (May not be healthy so it's a risk if not putting in CB) vs. Cowboys

TE:

• Fannin vs. Dolphins
• Henry vs. Titans

Brown (very low confidence) because of the risk
Fannin

 

[Wrigley]

PPR 1QB 2RB 1TE 1FX

Maye @ TEN
Mayfield @ DET

Warren @ CIN
Dowdle @ NYJ
C Brown vs PIT
Pollard @ NE
D Adams @ JAX
K Allen vs IND

J Ferguson vs WAS
T Warren @ LAC

1/2 PPR 1 RB 2 WR 1FX

Pollard vs NE
Carter vs GB
Gainwell @ CIN

Adams @ JAC
Pickens vs WAS
K Allen vs IND
Olave @ CHI

 

[Largent]

PPR flex:
Keenan Allen vs Indy: cooled off after hot start. Stable floor of 5-8 targets.
Spears vs NE: should be playing from behind, new regime won't be as beholden to Pollard
Golden @ ARZ: ramping up his routes and has been very close to TD's.

 

[My_Bench_Scores_More]

Daniel Jones @Chargers
CJ Stroud @Seahawks

 

[Golden Gopher]

Darnold vs HOU
OR
Stroud @ SEA

Feels close, but leaning towards Stroud. He was unstartable early in the season but is trending upwards. Darnold started hot but HOU's defense is no joke. Only three defenses have allowed less than 100 pts... DEN (97), MIN (95), and HOU (61). Even with the bye, that's only 12PPG allowed.

 

[Ray Barboni]

Darnold vs HOU
OR
Stroud @ SEA

Feels close, but leaning towards Stroud. He was unstartable early in the season but is trending upwards. Darnold started hot but HOU's defense is no joke. Only three defenses have allowed less than 100 pts... DEN (97), MIN (95), and HOU (61). Even with the bye, that's only 12PPG allowed.

HOU defense hasn’t had the toughest schedule, sure LAR and TB, but also TEN, JAX, BAL.

I’m in the same boat though so I’ll hang up and listen. I’m also considering:

Purdy (if him and Kittle play) v ATL
Penix @ SF
Dart @ DEN
Darnold v HOU
Stroud @ SEA

EDIT to add onto GG’s post

 

[Golden Gopher]

Darnold vs HOU
OR
Stroud @ SEA

Feels close, but leaning towards Stroud. He was unstartable early in the season but is trending upwards. Darnold started hot but HOU's defense is no joke. Only three defenses have allowed less than 100 pts... DEN (97), MIN (95), and HOU (61). Even with the bye, that's only 12PPG allowed.

HOU defense hasn’t had the toughest schedule, sure LAR and TB, but also TEN, JAX, BAL.

I’m in the same boat though so I’ll hang up and listen. I’m also considering:

Purdy (if him and Kittle play) v ATL
Penix @ SF
Dart @ DEN

I agree that their schedule hasn't been tough. But, 61 points is 61 points. Two thirds of the NFL has given up more than twice that. Gave up an average of 17 against the top three teams they've faced, and just 10 total against TEN and BAL. I think it's very likely we're looking at a game where nobody surpasses 20 points. In a game that ends something like 20-17, I'm just trying to figure out which of the two is more likely to throw for a TD or two. I'm leaning ever so slightly towards Stroud, but it's close (and I don't have any other options... this is a dynasty league).

Of course, now that I say that, the game will end something like 38-35.

 

[kyoun1e]

PPR league. Need one of these three:

* C. Brown vs PIT -- Terrible matchup. Perine being annoying. At some point, Flacco could give him some dump offs.

* T. Higgins vs PIT -- PIT D a bit worse against the pass vs run. May have to air it out a bit more.

* T. McMillan @NYJ -- Tough matchup as Sauce Gardner will shadow. He's still a very tough draw. Ordinarily would say slam dunk here vs. other two options above.

Leaning T. Mac.

Which?

Thanks

 

[kyoun1e]

D question:

* PIT @CINCI -- PIT D coming around. 20 sacks on the season. Now facing an immobile Flacco.

or

* KC vs LV -- KC not being terribly disruptive, but still a solid D. Geno has been giving the ball away repeatedly and Bowers most likely out (and J. Meyers maybe on the trade block).

Which?

Thanks

 

[Ray Barboni]

Darnold vs HOU
OR
Stroud @ SEA

Feels close, but leaning towards Stroud. He was unstartable early in the season but is trending upwards. Darnold started hot but HOU's defense is no joke. Only three defenses have allowed less than 100 pts... DEN (97), MIN (95), and HOU (61). Even with the bye, that's only 12PPG allowed.

HOU defense hasn’t had the toughest schedule, sure LAR and TB, but also TEN, JAX, BAL.

I’m in the same boat though so I’ll hang up and listen. I’m also considering:

Purdy (if him and Kittle play) v ATL
Penix @ SF
Dart @ DEN

I agree that their schedule hasn't been tough. But, 61 points is 61 points. Two thirds of the NFL has given up more than twice that. Gave up an average of 17 against the top three teams they've faced, and just 10 total against TEN and BAL. I think it's very likely we're looking at a game where nobody surpasses 20 points. In a game that ends something like 20-17, I'm just trying to figure out which of the two is more likely to throw for a TD or two. I'm leaning ever so slightly towards Stroud, but it's close (and I don't have any other options... this is a dynasty league).

Of course, now that I say that, the game will end something like 38-35.

If either QB will HAVE to throw? It would be Stroud in my opinion. I think I would, and now am, leaning Stroud in your situation.

Sorry for the hijack.

Hopefully others will chime in on your

Darnold v HOU
or
Stroud @ SEA

start sit.

 

[My_Bench_Scores_More]

Daniel Jones @Chargers
CJ Stroud @Seahawks

LOL.

 

[Ray Barboni]

Daniel Jones @Chargers
CJ Stroud @Seahawks

LOL.

Indiana Jones here, easily imo

 

[My_Bench_Scores_More]

Daniel Jones @Chargers
CJ Stroud @Seahawks

LOL.

Indiana Jones here, easily imo

Alright. I have him starting at the moment. I was thinking Stroud may have found his groove before the bye week... and would be coming back ready to continue.

Thanks.

 

[Ray Barboni]

Daniel Jones @Chargers
CJ Stroud @Seahawks

LOL.

Indiana Jones here, easily imo

Alright. I have him starting at the moment. I was thinking Stroud may have found his groove before the bye week... and would be coming back ready to continue.

Thanks.

I agree that Stoud MAY hae found his groove, but SEA D is no joke, and its IN SEA. Tough place to play. I really like the way the Colts are playing, and the matchup isnt bad.

 

[djjosee]

Non-PPR

Pollard vs NE
T Higgins vs Pit (Thursday night)
M Carter vs GB
X Worthy vs LV (already have Rice in lineup)

Need 2 and 1 has to be an RB

Thx

 

[ratbast]

BHall vs Panthers
CBrown vs Steelers
Hunt or Pacheco vs Raiders

Non ppr TD heavy
Who you going with as rb2? I’m the underdog but I’m ahead in our division. Big game! I’ve been starting Hall but I’m not liking the Jets this week.

 

[ratbast]

Non-PPR

Pollard vs NE
T Higgins vs Pit (Thursday night)
M Carter vs GB
X Worthy vs LV (already have Rice in lineup)

Need 2 and 1 has to be an RB

Thx

Pollard > Carter (but I don’t expect him to do much)
Worthy > Higgins ( and Rice this week imho)

 

[stinkbait]

Desperate times here. I need one from this group of four
12 team 1 ppr league
4 pts for passing td's
Rodgers @ Cinn
Flacco v Pitt
Nix v NYG
Stafford v Jax
TIA

 

[Sir Psycho]

PPR
Pick 3:
Bourne vs ATL
Diggs @ Ten
Deebo @ DAL
Worthy vs LVR
Goedert @ Min

Thanks !

 

[Rubi]

0.5 PPR.

Flex:

• Chase Brown vs. Steelers (TNF)
• McLaurin (May not be healthy so it's a risk if not putting in CB) vs. Cowboys

TE:

• Fannin vs. Dolphins
• Henry vs. Titans

Gotta go with Brown as you know he's playing
Then I'd roll with Fannin in a good matchup and I think he'll get a ton of targets with Njoku hurting

 

[Rubi]

Want to get in line on this one due to Thursday night implications.

QB question. Need a Lamar fill in. 4 points per TD pass.

* A. Rodgers @Cinci -- Thursday night game. CINC D obviously terrible, but they're at home and maybe a bit more spunky with Flacco. Rodgers has been terrible throwing it deep, but maybe that changes here.

or

* J. Love @AZ -- Expected a lot more from Love last week. Could see the GB offense doing some nice things here, but there expected pass rate when they get close to the endzone is lousy. All Jacobs all day. AZ D seems middling at best. Brissett at QB possibly an upgrade that forces GB to keep their foot on the pedal.

Which?

Thanks

I Love Love here

 

[Rubi]

PPR need to choose from
Chase Brown vs Steelers
Jaylen Warren at Bengals

Leaning Warren but didn't like seeing so much Gainwell last week. I think Kaleb Johnson saw most of his carries at end of game when game was decided. Perine also in a lot for Cincy.

Warren for me
He's had one game back from injury
Should be better and more involved this week

 

[Rubi]

Standard scoring, non-ppr

Already starting Chase and Judkins (Doesn't get better for an RB than Miami). Need two from the following:

R.Rice vs Raiders - Must start surely?
R.Dowdle @ Jets - appreciate it's early in the week to know if he has a full go or not, if he does, must start?
C.Hubbard @ Jets - if back, do they go 50/50? One to stay away from?
BTJ vs Rams - signs of life last week at least
T.McMillan @ Jets - finally scored last week but might draw Sauce?
KW3 vs Texans - flex option at best

Rice and BTJ for me from that group this week

 

[Rubi]

WDIS 4pt passing TD 6pt rushing TD?

Fields vs Car
D. Jones @ LAC

I'd give Justin the edge this week given the matchups

 

[Rubi]

PPR flex:
Keenan Allen vs Indy: cooled off after hot start. Stable floor of 5-8 targets.
Spears vs NE: should be playing from behind, new regime won't be as beholden to Pollard
Golden @ ARZ: ramping up his routes and has been very close to TD's.

I still like the old man
Keenan

 

[Rubi]

Daniel Jones @Chargers
CJ Stroud @Seahawks

Indiana for me
And it's not close

 

[Rubi]

Darnold vs HOU
OR
Stroud @ SEA

Feels close, but leaning towards Stroud. He was unstartable early in the season but is trending upwards. Darnold started hot but HOU's defense is no joke. Only three defenses have allowed less than 100 pts... DEN (97), MIN (95), and HOU (61). Even with the bye, that's only 12PPG allowed.

You make a valis argument
But I'll go with Sam at home
Yes it's a tough matchup
But it is for CJ also

 

[Rubi]

PPR league. Need one of these three:

* C. Brown vs PIT -- Terrible matchup. Perine being annoying. At some point, Flacco could give him some dump offs.

* T. Higgins vs PIT -- PIT D a bit worse against the pass vs run. May have to air it out a bit more.

* T. McMillan @NYJ -- Tough matchup as Sauce Gardner will shadow. He's still a very tough draw. Ordinarily would say slam dunk here vs. other two options above.

Leaning T. Mac.

Which?

Thanks

Joe will find Higgins
He's my pick

 

[Rubi]

D question:

* PIT @CINCI -- PIT D coming around. 20 sacks on the season. Now facing an immobile Flacco.

or

* KC vs LV -- KC not being terribly disruptive, but still a solid D. Geno has been giving the ball away repeatedly and Bowers most likely out (and J. Meyers maybe on the trade block).

Which?

Thanks

KC for me
And it's not close

 

[Rubi]

Non-PPR

Pollard vs NE
T Higgins vs Pit (Thursday night)
M Carter vs GB
X Worthy vs LV (already have Rice in lineup)

Need 2 and 1 has to be an RB

Thx

Pollard and Higgins for me

 

[Rubi]

BHall vs Panthers
CBrown vs Steelers
Hunt or Pacheco vs Raiders

Non ppr TD heavy
Who you going with as rb2? I’m the underdog but I’m ahead in our division. Big game! I’ve been starting Hall but I’m not liking the Jets this week.

TD heavy I'd go with one of the Chiefs
Probably Hunt

 

[Rubi]

Desperate times here. I need one from this group of four
12 team 1 ppr league
4 pts for passing td's
Rodgers @ Cinn
Flacco v Pitt
Nix v NYG
Stafford v Jax
TIA

Stafford>Nix>Rogers>Flacco