Week 7 Wide Receiver Rankings Fantasy Football

Tier 2: Proven Solid WR2s

The players in this tier are all must-starts this week and will provide plenty of fantasy value throughout the season:

• Pickens has been dominating in the absence of Lamb. He had his second 30-point performance in the last three weeks. If Lamb misses again, Pickens will rank as a top ten wide receiver. Even if Lamb plays, Pickens is a must-start WR2 in a very fantasy-friendly Cowboys team.
• Thomas Jr. had his best day of the year, scoring 23 fantasy points and finishing as a top ten fantasy receiver. This was the first time he finished in the top 25 of wide receivers. Hopefully, he and quarterback Trevor Lawrence can continue their strong connection.
• Rice finally returns from his six-game suspension for the Chiefs game against the Raiders. It is uncertain if he will be on a snap count or not, but fantasy managers should start him this week.

Tier 3: WR3s With Something to Prove

This tier of players includes wide receivers who are all borderline WR starts this week, depending on the size of your league:

• McMillan had his best day of his rookie season, finishing as a top 15 wide receiver. However, he caught only three of five targets, but two of those receptions went for touchdowns. He has a tough matchup against Sauce Gardner and the Jets, so temper expectations.
• Metcalf has quietly been very productive for Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers, scoring a touchdown in four straight weeks. Rodgers is looking for Metcalf in the red zone, leading to lots of fantasy production.

Tier 4: Potential Flex WRs

These guys are FLEX options to fill out your starting lineup:

• Bourne had his second straight week with exactly 142 receiving yards, leading the 49ers wide receivers with all their injuries. Pearsall and Kittle were out, while Jennings was playing with five broken ribs. Those guys could return this week, which would downgrade Bourne. However, if they are out again, fire Bourne up as a FLEX play once again.
• Williams might be the biggest boom-or-bust guy in the league. He has two games with 18 fantasy points, but four games with under seven points. He takes on the Bucs in what should be a shootout on Monday Night Football, so Williams has a better chance of booming than busting this week.