Fantasy Football: Week 7 Quarterback Start ‘Em,Sit ‘Em for 2025
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A data-driven guide to navigating your fantasy QB matchups,focusing on PPR scoring and identifying players poised to exceed – or fall short of – expectations.
Fantasy football managers are constantly seeking an edge,and quarterback play is often the key to success. This column doesn’t focus on the obvious elite talents like Josh Allen, Bijan Robinson, or Ja’Marr Chase. Rather, we’ll pinpoint the quarterbacks with favorable or unfavorable matchups in Week 7 of the 2025 NFL season, utilizing a Points Per Reception (PPR) scoring system. Remember to consult updated weekly player rankings for final lineup decisions.
Week 7 QB Matchups at a Glance
Here’s a look at the key quarterback matchups for Week 7:
- Patrick Mahomes vs. Raiders
- Jayden Daniels at Cowboys
- Jalen Hurts at Vikings
- Dak Prescott vs. Commanders
- Caleb Williams vs. Saints
- Justin Herbert vs.Colts
- Drake Maye at Titans
- Baker Mayfield at Lions (Monday)
- Bo nix vs.Giants
- Justin Herbert vs. Colts
Teams on bye this week include the Buffalo Bills and the Baltimore Ravens.
Start of the Week: Dak Prescott vs. Commanders
Dak Prescott has been a fantasy football machine in recent weeks. “Prescott has been on fire in the last three weeks, scoring 22-plus points in every game,” a senior analyst noted. He’s surpassed that 22-point threshold in four of his last five contests overall. Facing the Washington Commanders, who have allowed four quarterbacks to score 20-plus fantasy points this season, Prescott is poised for another big performance.
Sit of the Week: Daniel Jones at Chargers
Despite a solid 22.5-point performance last week against the Cardinals, daniel Jones has been held under 17 points in three of his previous starts. Facing the Los Angeles Chargers, who have limited quarterbacks to an average of fewer than 15 fantasy points per game this season, Jones’s upside is substantially capped. He’s best reserved for Superflex leagues.
More Quarterbacks to Sit
Sam Darnold vs. Texans: While Darnold has been hot, scoring 20 or more points in his last two contests, a tough matchup against the Houston Texans presents a challenge. The Texans have allowed fewer than 14 fantasy points to all but one quarterback (Baker Mayfield) in their first five games.Caution is advised.
Jaxson Dart at Broncos: Dart has shown promise, scoring 19-plus points in two of his first three starts. However, the Denver Broncos’ defense is a formidable opponent, holding all but two opposing quarterbacks to fewer than 15 points. Quarterbacks have averaged just 11.4 points per game when facing the broncos at Mile High.
Trevor Lawrence vs. Rams: Lawrence has been solid over the last two weeks, scoring 19-plus points in both games. However, his track record in London games is concerning, averaging 221 passing yards and 14.5 fantasy points in six starts. The rams have also limited quarterback production, allowing just two quarterbacks to reach double-digit points this year.
Tua Tagovailoa at Browns: Tagovailoa had a disappointing performance last week, scoring only 6.6 fantasy points. His matchup against the Cleveland Browns doesn’t offer much relief, as their defense has allowed no quarterback to score more than 14.7 points in three home games this season. keeping Tua on the sidelines is a prudent move.
Bo Nix vs. Giants: Nix struggled against the Jets, posting just 13.4 fantasy points. Though, he had scored 17-plus points in three of his previous four games. The New York Giants’ defense has allowed 20-plus fantasy points to three different quarterbacks, indicating Nix should be able to rebound this week.
Ultimately, navigating the fantasy football landscape requires careful consideration of matchups and recent performance. These “Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em” recommendations provide a valuable starting point for making informed decisions in Week 7.
