Week 7 Wide Receiver Preview: Germie Bernard Should Stay Hot
Top Fantasy WRs for Week 7
Let's break down the key usage notes and matchups that are driving our Week 7 WR Rankings.
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1. Puka Nacua, LAR
Puka Nacua’s latest physical issue is a calf injury that arose in Thursday’s practice. The team has called it minor, but we’ll need to watch reports on his status through the weekend. If he’s ready to go, Nacua could prove especially busy with Davante Adams on IR.
2. Jaxon Smith-Njigba, SEA
Smith-Njigba is averaging 27.5 PPR points per game to rank as the WR1 despite catching passes from backup QB Drew Lock and from QB Sam Darnold, who is throwing for the 22nd most passing yards per game. His 35.1% target share, which tops all other WRs, keeps him projected as a high-end WR1 facing a Chiefs defense allowing the fewest points to WRs.
3. Ja'Marr Chase, CIN
Chase ranks as the WR15 with 16.0 PPR points per game on the season, but that includes Week 4 when he exited in the first half with a concussion. Excluding that week, he’s averaging 18.6 PPR points per game which would rank as the WR9. Facing a Ravens defense that’s allowing the 11th most points to WRs, Chase holds a high-end WR1 projection in Week 7.
4. Amon-Ra St. Brown, DET
St. Brown is as steady as it gets, ranking third among WRs in targets per game (11.4) with a 30.3% target share. He ranks fourth at the position in fantasy points per game. Green Bay has allowed the 10th-most points to WRs, and the 53.5-point total suggests plenty of passing. St. Brown is a must-start WR1.
5. CeeDee Lamb, DAL
There isn’t a WR who’s been targeted more than Lamb over the past three weeks. He’s come away with 21- and 18-target weeks over the past three weeks, boosting his targets per game mark on the season to 11.5 for the second-highest mark among WRs. Lamb projects as a WR1 from a Cowboys offense producing the sixth-most passing yards, facing an Eagles defense allowing the fourth-most points to WRs.
6. Zay Flowers, BAL
Flowers is coming off his lowest scoring week of the season, ending his WR-leading streak of five consecutive weeks with at least 14 PPR points. That can be chalked up to backup QB Tyler Huntley’s passing production, given Flowers still came away with a season-high 35.5% target share. He projects as a WR1 with QB Lamar Jackson back against the Bengals in Week 7.
7. Drake London, ATL
Drake London’s numbers sagged last week, but he reached 10 targets for the third time in four games since Michael Penix Jr.’s return. That was London’s two-game total for targets with Cooper Rush behind center to open the season. Last week broke a three-game string of 96+ yard outputs. Look for London to get back on track against a San Francisco D that’s solid overall but just 22nd in coverage DVOA against No. 1 WRs.
8. Chris Olave, NO
Olave remains the focal point of the Saints’ passing game. He ranks sixth among WRs in targets per game (10.2) with a 27.1% target share. He caught 4 of 7 targets for 43 yards and a TD last week, finishing as WR22. The Steelers are a slightly below-average matchup for WRs, but Olave’s volume makes him a must-start WR1.
9. Christian Watson, GB
Watson had a down Week 6 with 3 catches on 8 targets for 64 yards, finishing as WR39. He still ranks fifth among WRs in fantasy points per game, though he’s outscored his expected points by 5.4 per game, so big plays have carried him. This is the spot for another one. Detroit has allowed the second-most fantasy points to WRs, and Watson’s 5.7 YAC per reception (seventh) fits that. Watson is a WR1 this week.
10. Tetairoa McMillan, CAR
McMillan caught 6 of 9 targets for 86 yards last week, finishing as WR21. He ranks ninth among WRs in both targets per game (9.6) and fantasy points per game. The Buccaneers are a neutral matchup, allowing the 20th-most points to WRs. McMillan is a must-start WR1.
11. Nico Collins, HOU
Collins has totaled just 12 targets on a 17.6% target share over the last 2 weeks in a suddenly crowded WR room. That concern is at least partly offset by a pass-leaning Texans offense that ranks eighth in pass rate over expected. Houston has a big 26.5-point implied total this Sunday against a Giants defense that will be without starting CB Greg Newsome.
12. Justin Jefferson, MIN
The Colts rank 10th in adjusted fantasy points allowed to WRs and have coughed up the third-fewest points to outside WRs. But they’ll be missing top CB Sauce Gardner on Sunday, a huge matchup upgrade for Jefferson. He posted a 6-79-1 line on a 23.3% target share in Week 5, his only full game with QB Kyler Murray.
13. Matthew Golden, GB
Golden led the Packers with 13 targets last week, catching 6 for 104 yards and a TD to finish as WR5. He ranks 10th among WRs in targets per game (9.5) and 20th in aDOT (14.3), so he’s earning valuable looks. The Lions have allowed the second-most fantasy points to WRs. Golden is a high-end WR2 with WR1 upside.
14. Garrett Wilson, NYJ
We've seen the high-end with Wilson, who's posted WR3 and WR7 fantasy finishes already. But he's mixed in WR68 and WR44 results over the past three weeks alone, as he hasn't drawn consistent volume from Geno Smith. Miami's allowed only two WR scores in five games, but you should stick with Wilson against a secondary that lacks a shutdown threat.
15. Malik Nabers, NYG
QB J.J. McCarthy targeted Nabers on 5 of his 21 passes last week, connecting 4 times for 95 yards. It was an encouraging start for the duo, but remember that this is the same QB that tanked WR Justin Jefferson’s 2025. Nabers gets a Texans defense this weekend that’s talented on paper but ranks 30th in adjusted fantasy points allowed to WRs through 6 weeks. Nabers carries a wide range of outcomes in this one.
16. Jalen Coker, CAR
Coker drew 13 targets last week, catching 6 for 97 yards and finishing as WR20. He’s played only 4 games, but he’s averaged 8.8 targets per game (12th among WRs) when on the field. Coker is also outscoring his expected points by 2.5 per game. Against a neutral Tampa Bay pass defense, Coker is a solid WR2.
17. DeVonta Smith, PHI
Smith produced 20.5 PPR points to finish as a WR1 in Week 6 despite now catching passes from backup QB Tanner McKee. Over three career games started by McKee, he’s passed for 241.7 yards per game, which would rank 16th this season. Facing a Cowboys defense allowing the seventh-most points to WRs, Smith still projects as a WR2 in Week 7.
18. A.J. Brown, NE
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19. George Pickens, DAL
Pickens is one of 13 WRs to achieve at least a 20% target share in five or more weeks this season. That has resulted in 8.7 targets per game for the 12th-highest mark among WRs, helped by a Cowboys offense passing the ball for the second-most attempts per game. Pickens projects as a WR2 against an Eagles defense allowing the fourth-most points to WRs.
20. Tee Higgins, CIN
Higgins has averaged 14.9 PPR points per game over 66 games alongside WR Ja’Marr Chase and is averaging 15.1 PPR points per game alongside him this season to rank as the WR19. He’s accounted for just 1 TD to this point despite being attached to a Bengals passing offense that’s thrown the fifth most. Higgins projects as a WR2 against a Ravens defense allowing the 11th most points to WRs.
21. Germie Bernard, PIT
Bernard broke out last week, catching 11 of 12 targets for 87 yards and a TD to finish as WR3. He has replaced Michael Pittman Jr.’s role in the offense, giving him plenty of upside with the Steelers pass-heavy approach. Most of his work comes close to the line, with a 5.3-yard aDOT that ranks 96th of 102 WRs. Pittsburgh’s pass-heavy approach should keep the targets coming against a middle-of-the-pack Saints pass defense. He’s a low-end WR2 who should continue to see volume while the Steelers WRs are banged up.
22. D.K. Metcalf, PIT
Metcalf finally put together a solid game, catching 11 of 15 targets for 93 yards to finish as WR9. He’s been underperforming all season, scoring 3.4 fewer fantasy points per game than expected. The volume has been there with 8.7 targets per game (13th among WRs) and a 23.9% target share. The Saints rank 17th in fantasy points allowed to WRs, a neutral spot for Metcalf to keep it rolling. He’s a low-end WR2 with upside.
23. Mike Evans, SF
Mike Evans’ status deserves close watching throughout the weekend after he missed practice leading up to last week’s game and then left early. The veteran has barely practiced overall since joining the 49ers while dealing with multiple issues. This Achilles tendinitis seems most bothersome (and worrisome), though, and should have you carefully weighing your Week 7 lineup options -- assuming Evans doesn’t get ruled out.
24. Luther Burden III, CHI
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25. Michael Wilson, ARI
Wilson’s posted lines of 4-30 and 4-32 in two games without Marvin Harrison Jr. He’s been matched by Kendrick Bourne in target share (18%). We expect better volume in the weeks ahead, and that could start this week, especially if top CB Patrick Surtain Jr. (ankle) remains out. Either way, Wilson is at least a WR3.
26. Jameson Williams, DET
Williams remains the Lions’ deep threat with a 16.5-yard aDOT, ninth among WRs. The volume is limited at 5.8 targets per game, and he ranks WR32 in fantasy points per game. The Packers have allowed the 10th-most points to WRs, and the high total gives Williams a big-play ceiling. He’s a boom-or-bust WR3.
27. Xavier Worthy, KC
Worthy is coming off a season-high 14.3 PPR points to rank as the WR22 with fellow WR Rashee Rice sidelined following a hamstring injury he suffered in the first quarter of Week 4. He’s now posted at least a 24% target share in consecutive weeks. Facing a Seahawks defense that’s allowed the second-fewest points to WRs, Worthy projects as a fringe WR2 in Week 7.
28. Carnell Tate, TEN
Cam Ward continues to limit the entire Tennessee offense, but that just makes Carnell Tate’s production a testament to his ability. The rookie has notched 6+ catches in three of the past four games. Last week’s 6-70-1 receiving line looks even more impressive when you realize that Ward completed just 11 total passes for 102 yards against the Colts. The poor QB play keeps Tate from reaching the level of “no-brainer” start, but he’s fairly easy to keep in place at a WR3 level.
29. Malik Washington, MIA
Washington caught 5 passes in three straight games before Miami's Week 6 bye. Caleb Douglas is on track to return from a multi-week ankle injury, but we don't expect him to cut into Washington's workload. Despite a tough matchup, Washington should benefit from favorable passing volume with Miami entering as a 4.5-point road underdog.
30. Jaylen Waddle, DEN
Waddle has only three catches of 20+ yards this year, but there should be an opportunity for him to create an explosive gain or two vs. Arizona. The Cardinals sit 24th in quick pressure rate and 27th in pressure rate. They’re also 22nd in adjusted fantasy points allowed to WRs. He’ll need improved play from Bo Nix, but the matchup isn't a reason to avoid Waddle as a WR3.
31. Chris Godwin, TB
Godwin caught 4 of 8 targets for 37 yards last week, finishing as WR48. He’s operating almost entirely underneath, with a 4.4-yard aDOT that ranks 101st of 102 WRs. He does make plays after the catch (6.4 YAC per reception, fourth among WRs), but there’s little ceiling here. Godwin is a WR3/flex for deeper PPR leagues.
32. Devaughn Vele, NO
Vele had a quiet Week 6 with 3 catches for 42 yards, finishing as WR49. He ranks WR31 in fantasy points per game on 19.1% of the Saints’ targets. But the Saints are implied for just 20.8 points against a Steelers defense that has been tough on QBs. That limits Vele’s upside, making him a low-end WR3/flex option.
33. Keenan Allen, IND
Allen has racked up 29 targets on a 23.8% share over his last 3 games, finishing those weeks 18th, 38th, and 16th in PPR points. He draws a Vikings defense on Sunday that ranks third in adjusted fantasy points allowed to WRs, although Minnesota sits just 16th in points allowed on targets between 1 and 9 yards of the line of scrimmage. 68% of Allen’s targets have come in that range.
34. Josh Downs, IND
Downs has failed to reach 9 PPR points in 3 straight games. He’s averaged a decent 6.0 targets per game over that span but has averaged just 5.7 yards per target. That efficiency should improve … but maybe not this week against Minnesota’s third-ranked WR defense. Only 2 WRs have topped 12 PPR points vs. the Vikings this season, and they were both of Green Bay’s top 2 WRs back in Week 1.
35. Denzel Boston, CLE
Boston managed a season-low 1 catch last week, but his role remained the same. In fact, it marked the third straight game in which he drew 18-19% target share and fifth time in six games Boston has hit 18% or more. That’s not likely to be enough to help you much this week, though. Tennessee has faced the ninth-fewest pass attempts this season vs. the second-most rushing attempts. And Cleveland arrives just 26th in passes per game.
36. Rome Odunze, CHI
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37. KC Concepcion, CLE
KC Concepcion maintains his team target lead despite leaving Week 5 early. Surrounding that is three straight games of 23% target shares or higher. Concepcion has also run a route on more than 90% of dropbacks in three straight healthy contests, after he went 63% and 74% the first two games. Expect Concepcion to face a volume issue this week, though, as the Titans arrive seeing the ninth-fewest pass attempts per game vs. the second-most rushes.
38. Tre Tucker, LVR
Tre Tucker remains a volatile option thanks to target shares that have exceeded 17% just once through six games (back in Week 2). The improved QB play does have him at a career-high 68.6% catch rate and a receiving success rate (62.9%) dramatically higher than any previous season. So there’s upside if you need a wideout in this range. That upside gets assistance from the Rams going without lead CB Trent McDuffie.
39. Wan'Dale Robinson, TEN
Wan’Dale Robinson’s target share was strong last week. That 27% was his second-highest of the season. But it led to just 6 targets and 3 catches thanks to Cam Ward’s issues. Expect those issues to keep hurting the output of this short-range receiver who needs target volume to pay off.
40. Kendrick Bourne, ARI
Back-to-back 8-target games have put Bourne on the deep-league flex radar. Sunday's matchup could keep that volume intact, as Denver's eighth-highest blitz rate should create opportunities for quick, short-area targets. Bourne doesn't offer much upside, but his recent involvement makes him a reasonable option in deeper leagues.
41. Jordan Addison, MIN
Addison is set to return from his hamstring injury for Sunday’s game vs. the Colts. He gets a matchup upgrade with top CB Sauce Gardner out, although that probably helps Justin Jefferson more. Addison has caught just 2 of 7 targets for 21 scoreless yards in 2 full games with Jefferson this year. Consider him a risk/reward WR4 or flex play in Week 7 lineups.
42. Demario Douglas, NE
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43. Courtland Sutton, DEN
A light 17% target share and an ugly start from Bo Nix has limited Sutton’s fantasy impact. Through six games, he’s yet to finish better than WR37. He’s best left to deep leagues until we see his usage rise.
44. Makai Lemon, PHI
Lemon has struggled to produce despite an abundance of opportunity. He’s posted an 85.7% route share that ranks 29th among WRs, but it has turned into just 28 targets and a 15.0% target share that ranks 57th. He’s one of just two WRs with at least a 75% route share every week without at least a 10 PPR point performance. Lemon projects as a WR4 against the Cowboys in Week 7.
45. Omar Cooper Jr., NYJ
Keep an eye on Adonai Mitchell’s health status. Cooper erupted for a 6-103-1 line against New England in Week 6, but that came with Mitchell sidelined. His return would complicate the rookie’s target outlook. Another Mitchell absence, though, would give Cooper a chance to deliver another useful fantasy line against Miami’s thin secondary.
46. Ryan Flournoy, DAL
Flournoy is the third option for a Cowboys offense that’s passing for the sixth-most passing yards, but is doing so on a 15% target share that ranks 55th among WRs. It’s the second-highest target share among all third WR options of an offense. Flournoy projects as a WR4 against an Eagles defense that’s allowed the fourth most points to WRs.
47. Dontayvion Wicks, PHI
Wicks was one of 13 WRs with at least a 15% target share in every game leading up to Week 6, before posting a 9.1% target share that ranked 72nd among WRs on the week. It coincided with a season-low 61.5% route share after he exited early in the fourth quarter with an ankle injury. Wicks is expected to be a full-go in Week 7, leaving him projected as a WR4 against the Cowboys.
48. Jaylin Noel, HOU
Noel’s 47.8 PPR points over the last 3 weeks have come on just 12 total targets. And he’s still not a full-time player, running a route on just 57.5% of Houston’s pass plays over that span. That keeps the floor low. But there’s upside with a hot player in a hot passing game. The Texans’ 26.5-point implied total is the third-highest of the week.
49. Konata Mumpfield, LAR
Expect Konata Mumpfield to get a boost if Puka Nacua’s calf keeps him from playing Sunday against the Raiders. As it is, Mumpfield looks like the No. 2 WR in an offense that just lost Davante Adams and will at least find Nacua somewhat limited. The second-year wideout has just two career games of 3+ catches and one with more than 40 yards. So there’s upside potential but also a low floor.
50. Ted Hurst, TB
Hurst finished as WR51 last week, catching 3 of 6 targets for 40 yards. With Emeka Egbuka likely out with concussion and toe injuries, Hurst should pick up some of the 26.2% target share Egbuka leaves behind. He’s been used to stretch the field, with a 16.1-yard aDOT that ranks 10th among WRs. Carolina has allowed the 11th-fewest fantasy points to WRs, and Tampa Bay is implied for just 20.8 points. Hurst is a deep-league WR5 with some big-play upside.
51. Ja'Kobi Lane, BAL
Lane returned last week after being sidelined since Week 1 with a fractured wrist. He commanded a 16.1% target share that trailed only WR Zay Flowers for the team lead. He’s accounted for a target in both the redzone and 20 yards downfield in both games he’s played. Lane projects as a WR4 against the Bengals in Week 7 with QB Lamar Jackson expected to return.
52. Tez Johnson, TB
Johnson has barely been involved, averaging 2.2 targets per game and ranking WR110 in fantasy points per game. He finished as WR82 last week on 2 catches for 7 yards. Egbuka’s likely absence opens the door for more snaps for Johnson and rookie Ted Hurst. Johnson leads all WRs with a 20.3-yard aDOT, so one deep connection could make his day. Still, he’s only a deep-league dart throw against a Carolina defense that has allowed the 11th-fewest points to WRs.
53. Rashid Shaheed, SEA
Shaheed is commanding 14.4% of the Seahawks’ targets for the 64th highest mark among WRs, resulting in 6.7 PPR to rank as the WR69. He’s totaled 6 targets of at least 20 yards since QB Sam Darnold has returned from his glute injury in Week 3. Shaheed projects as a WR5 in Week 7 against a Chiefs defense allowing the fewest points to WRs.
54. Savion Williams, GB
Williams played his first game of the season last week. He caught all 4 of his targets for 32 yards in Week 6, finishing as WR44. The matchup is great with Detroit allowing the second-most points to WRs, but Williams sits behind Watson, Golden and Tucker Kraft in the pecking order. Also, Josh Jacobs returning could reduce the Packers’ pass rate. He’s a deep-league WR5 dart throw if the Packers do keep passing.
55. Marvin Harrison Jr., HOU
Harrison caught 3 of 4 targets for 34 yards on a 25% route rate in his Texans debut. His role should grow, perhaps quickly, but Harrison can’t be trusted in fantasy lineups until we see it happen.
56. Jalen Royals, KC
Royals saw a career-high 73.8% snap share after setting a previous career-high the game prior when fellow WR Rashee Rice left in the first quarter with a hamstring injury. He’s producing a target on 16.7% of his routes, which ranks 85th among all WRs with at least 25 routes. Royals projects as a WR5 against a Seahawks defense allowing the second-fewest points to WRs.
57. Caleb Douglas, MIA
We expect Douglas (ankle) to return to the field for the first time since Week 2. He flashed in his NFL debut with a 5-94 line on 7 targets, but he's best left as a wait-and-see following a five-week absence.
58. Jahan Dotson, ATL
Jahan Dotson popped for 87 yards and a TD last week, his third straight game with 54+ yards and second game with a TD in that span. Dotson remains a shaky target bet, though, reaching 15% just twice through six games and never exceeding that number. He has seen his route shares climb the past two weeks, but last Sunday’s spike to 90% got a boost from Atlanta falling way behind early. There’s potential for similar gamescript against the 49ers this week, but San Francisco arrives as just a 2.5-point favorite. So be careful about betting too heavily on things going that way.
59. Kalif Raymond, CHI
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60. Isaac TeSlaa, DET
TeSlaa has averaged just 3.8 targets per game as the Lions’ WR3, ranking WR85 in fantasy points per game. He’s also scoring 1.3 fewer points per game than expected. Even in a projected shootout, TeSlaa is only a deep-league dart throw
