Start em Sit em Quarterbacks for Week 7

Week 7 Challenges

Let’s kick things off with a couple of important notes. First, remember that the NFL is full of surprises, and anything can happen between now and Sunday’s matchups. We’re recording this on Monday night, and a lot can change. So, stay tuned and keep an eye on updates.

Second, we’ve hit that point in the season where bye weeks start impacting your fantasy lineups. This week, we bid adieu to six teams: the Carolina Panthers, Cincinnati Bengals, Dallas Cowboys, Houston Texans, New York Jets, and Tennessee Titans. If you’ve got stars like Joe Burrow or Dak Prescott, you’ll need a backup plan. Also, keep an eye on injuries, like Trevor Lawrence‘s knee situation.

Now, let’s dive into the quarterbacks you should start and sit in Week 7.

Must-Start Quarterbacks

Matthew Stafford (Los Angeles Rams) vs. Pittsburgh Steelers
Matthew Stafford is the man to watch as he takes on the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Steelers have been decent at defending opposing quarterbacks, but not stellar. Stafford has been putting up impressive numbers, averaging 270 passing yards per game. Even with Kieran Williams possibly sidelined, Stafford has Cooper Kupp and Puka Nakua as reliable targets. The Steelers are allowing almost as many passing yards as Stafford is throwing, making him a solid choice.

Jordan Love (Green Bay Packers) vs. Denver Broncos
If you’re facing the Denver Broncos, you’re likely to make the must-start list, no matter who you are. The Broncos have allowed a whopping 20.85% touchdowns to quarterbacks this season. Jordan Love had a rough outing against the Raiders but has shown potential with an average of 17 fantasy points per game in previous contests. With the return of Aaron Jones, the Packers have more offensive firepower, and Love could capitalize on the Broncos’ vulnerable defense.

Geno Smith (Seattle Seahawks) vs. Arizona Cardinals
Facing the Arizona Cardinals is never a cakewalk, but Geno Smith and the Seahawks are up for the challenge. Smith, despite taking a beating last week, threw for 300 yards and 27 completions. The Cardinals, on the other hand, have allowed almost 1,600 passing yards and nine touchdowns this season, averaging nearly 19.7 fantasy points per game to opposing quarterbacks. If the Seahawks can improve their run game and protect Smith better, he could shine in this matchup.