Early fantasy football rankings for Week 7: PPR and non-PPR

Week 6 of the 2025 fantasy football season was a banner week for backups, rookies and reclamation projects.

With two Monday Night Football games pending, three of the top-six quarterbacks are Jaxson Dart, Daniel Jones and Jacoby Brissett. The RB1 group includes Rico Dowdle, Cam Skattebo, Kimani Vidal, Rachaad White, Asthon Jeanty and Zonovan Knight. At wideout, the top 12 included Kayshon Boutte, Marquise Brown, Kendrick Bourne, and, for the first time all season, Tetairoa McMillan. In a weird twist, tight end was the most predictable position group. Seven of the top nine finishers were among the top 10 in consensus rankings.

Week 7 is now upon us.

Here’s a look at Week 7 fantasy football rankings. Toggle between standard, half PPR (point per reception), and full PPR to see where players rank in your league’s format. Scroll to the bottom to view the complete rankings.

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Please note: These rankings will change significantly as the week goes on. Check back on Sunday morning for final updates.

(The risers and sleepers sections will focus on players available in at least 40% of Yahoo leagues. All snap and target data from PFF.)

Week 7 fantasy football quarterback rankings: Risers and sleepers

Giants QB Jaxson Dart (30% rostered) – Since taking over as the starter in New York, Dart has finished as the QB11, QB16 and QB3 (with MNF pending). The rookie is the overall QB7 during that stretch. Dart’s mobility makes him a must-add in most formats. He’s racked up 162 yards on 30 rush attempts over the last three weeks, and he could have one of the safest floors at the position if that continues.
Seahawks QB Sam Darnold (35%) – After a rough opener (5.4 fantasy points), Darnold has eclipsed 16 fantasy points in each of his last five games. The veteran ranks as fantasy’s QB6 during that stretch.
Texans QB C.J. Stroud (51%) – Stroud was the QB7 in points per game in 2023, but was irrelevant in fantasy in 2024 and the first few weeks of 2025. That said, in the two games before Houston’s bye, the 24-year-old amassed 18.4 and 28.8 fantasy points. He’s worth adding where available in case he’s regained his 2023 form.

Week 7 fantasy football running rankings: Risers and sleepers

Chargers RB Kimani Vidal (27%) – The Chargers might have gone into Week 6 with the intention of going RBBC, but Vidal put that to rest rather quickly. The 24-year-old comfortably led the way with a 67% snap share, 22 routes run, and 22 opportunities (18 carries, 4 targets). He turned that load into 138 total yards and a tuddie. He’s easily the top waiver wire play of the week.
Texans RB Woody Marks (54%) – While Marks was a massive disappointment in Week 5, it shouldn’t be overlooked that he finished ahead of Nick Chubb in snaps (27 to 24) and routes (12 to 9). We got a preview in Week 4 of what Marks can do with a heavier load, and a post-bye rookie bump is a very real possibility here.
Titans RB Tyjae Spears (22%) – Week 6 saw Spears pull ahead of Pollard in snaps (36 to 26) and routes (28 to 14), while finishing with just two fewer touches than the veteran (10 to 12). Sure, it was likely game script-related, but shouldn’t we expect plenty of negative game scripts for the Titans going forward?

Week 7 fantasy football wide receiver rankings: Risers and sleepers

Giants WR Wan’Dale Robinson (56%) – With Malik Nabers and Darius Slayton out due to injuries, Robinson led the way on TNF, playing all but two snaps and generating a 28% target share. His 84 yards and one touchdown have him positioned to finish as a WR1 for the second time in five weeks. There are worse flex options out there, particularly in PPR formats.
49ers WR Kendrick Bourne (32%) – While Jauan Jennings did return, Bourne still led the team in snaps (55), routes (40) and targets (9). It was revealed after the game that Jennings is dealing with approximately 46 different injuries, which means that Bourne’s role in the offense may not be changing anytime soon.
Colts WR Josh Downs (51%) – Downs ranked third among Indianapolis wideouts in snaps (30) and routes (20) in Week 6, but led the way with a 23% target share. He turned his seven opportunities into 42 yards and a score. Downs was a useful fantasy piece last year when he had competent quarterback play, and he’s worth an add as his role increases.
Raiders WR Tre Tucker (45%) – Is Tre Tucker the Raiders’ WR1? His usage seems to suggest so. The 24-year-old has garnered 22 targets over his last four games, compared to 21 for Jakobi Meyers. In Week 6, Tucker outpaced Meyers in snaps (56 to 55), routes (24 to 23), and targets (5 to 4). Tucker has surpassed nine half PPR points in three of his last four games, and as he showed in Week 3 (overall WR1), he’s a flex play with plenty of upside.

Week 7 fantasy football tight end rankings: Risers and sleepers

Buccaneers TE Cade Otton (12%) – After Emeka Egbuka left the game with a hamstring injury, Otton led the team with a 33% target share. Last year, in the three games Mike Evans missed, Otton averaged a whopping 18.8 half-PPR points per game. The 26-year-old could be a top-seven play next week if Egbuka, Evans and Godwin are out.
Raiders TE Michael Mayer (2%) – In his first game without Brock Bowers in the lineup, Mayer had an elite role. The former second-round pick played 92% of Las Vegas’ snaps and led the team with a 32% target share. He turned that usage into 50 yards and a touchdown. With Bowers reportedly unlikely to play in Week 7, Mayer will be an elite streaming option.
Browns TE Harold Fannin Jr. (25%) – While David Njoku was dealing with injuries, Fannin became a focal point of the Cleveland offense. The rookie finished third on the team in snaps (66) and routes (44) while ranking second in targets (10) and first in receptions (7) and yards (81). Fannin is worth adding even if Njoku is healthy, as his counterpart is a prime candidate to be traded ahead of the 2025 trade deadline.