Which under-the-radar players might be able to give your fantasy team a lift? Which chalky players might not be as safe as they seem? Our featured analysts name some potential sleepers and underachievers along with start/sit advice for Week 7. Here are all of their picks for Week 7, and below we dive into a few notable players.
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Fantasy Football Week 7 Start/Sit Advice
Jonnu Smith (TE – ATL)
“Most managers worried the Falcon’s pass game could not support multiple options, and yet somehow Drake London, Kyle Pitts and Jonnu Smith were all valuable in Week 6. Jonnu Smith is my choice for a sleeper in Week 7. Smith has five or more targets in each of his last five games and has 9.2 1/2 PPR fantasy points in each of those games. Somehow Smith continues to produce despite poor quarterback play and low pass volume. Fire him up again in Week 7, even against the Buccaneers.”
– Aaron St Denis (The League Winners)
Darius Slayton (WR – NYG)
“Darius Slayton finished second among wide receivers on the team in targets in Week 6. Yet, according to Fantasy Points Data, Slayton ran the most routes (39) and had the highest air-yards share (44%) against the Buffalo Bills. Meanwhile, the Washington Commanders have struggled against the deep ball, giving up the third-most attempts this season. Slayton totaled at least 90 receiving yards or a touchdown in three of the past four matchups against Washington. With six teams on a bye this week, the veteran is a solid dart throw replacement option.”
– Mike Fanelli (FantasyPros)
“Darius Slayton’s role for fantasy has been built on weeks where multiple teams are on Bye and lots of WRs are injured. That’s about the only time you’ll hear his name as sleeper start. This season he is second on the team in targets (only behind Waller) and is the clear top WR option. Although Wandale Robinson has been taking the short work, Slayton has a good chance at some deep catches this week. He is facing a Commanders’ team that is being torched by the WR position. Allowing three straight WRs to have 125 or more yards. It’s gross, but both Tyrod Taylor and Daniel Jones will give him the opportunity to make a splash play or two.”
– Ellis Johnson (RotoBaller)
Michael Mayer (TE – LV)
“Michael Mayer is a strong player to grab at tight end this week, as he faces the Bears’ defense, and he also feels on the rise. He is coming off a solid Week 6 outing with 6 targets for 5 receptions for 75 yards. I think with Jimmy Garoppolo injured, Mayer will continue to be a safety net for the Raiders’ offense, and he is such a talented player, I think he only gets better and better as the weeks go on. The tight end position is depleted right now, too, so Mayer is a great add and high-risk/high-reward play in Week 7.”
– Smitty (TheFantasyFootballShow)
“Michael Mayer is the answer that every single fantasy player struggling at the TE position is craving. After his first four weeks produced next to nothing, Mayer has finally arrived in the last two weeks including playing 81% of the snaps for the Raiders in Week 6 with a near 19% target share. There is no denying that Mayer is much more secure with Jimmy G at the helm, but even with Brian Hoyer/Aidan O’Connell, Mayer still is a very appealing start this week.”
– Ed Birdsall (Talking Points Sports)
Rashee Rice (WR – KC)
“Rashee Rice is flex-worthy this week. As Rice is gaining the trust of his QB, because he catches everything, his targets will continue to grow. He is averaging 5 targets a game over the last 4 weeks, has a terrific matchup, and has finished as WR 33 and 21 the last two weeks. With all the injuries and bye issues…Rice has a solid floor.”
– Ken Zalis (FantasyPros)
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