Week 7 kicks off with Rodgers and the Steelers facing a Joe Flacco-led Bengals, followed by Dallas at Washington. The primetime card features Falcons at 49ers, while MNF pits the Buccaneers against the Lions and the Texans against the Seahawks. SportsDay’s experts deliver straight-up and against-the-spread picks, spotlighting Prescott’s offense and George Pickens amid a busy fantasy landscape, with Javonte Williams adding versatility for Dallas. Expect QB efficiency, backfield shares, and WR targets to drive weekly lineup decisions.

Dallas’ offense is a focal point as they chase a bounce-back performance, while Cincinnati leans on careful game management. The Falcons-49ers clash could hinge on pace and containment, and late-week pivots in Tampa Bay–Detroit and Houston–Seattle will test rosters down the stretch. The guidance aims to sharpen fantasy rosters and betting angles across key Week 7 matchups.

Branch one-game suspension after slapping JuJu Smith-Schuster leaves Detroit thin at safety. Harper steps in with Joseph and Ya-Sin in versatile roles; Strickland is waived to clear roster space as the Lions prepare to face Tampa Bay. Campbell stresses Branch’s character and growth, insisting the team will adapt and stay competitive without him.

Detroit’s plan centers on Harper at safety, with Joseph’s health monitored and Ya-Sin capable of moving between safety and corner. The coaching staff will lean on Kelvin Sheppard’s plan as they adjust, aiming for a stable back end and fruitful fantasy pivots in Week 9 against the Buccaneers.

Detroit bets on upside from Jammie Robinson, adding a versatile safety with strong special-teams chops to a thinning secondary. With D.J. Reed, Terrion Arnold, and Kerby Joseph banged up and Brian Branch suspended, Robinson could arrive in time to bolster Week 7 against Tampa Bay and help Thomas Harper shoulder more responsibility.

Robinson’s path through Panthers, Cardinals and Chiefs gives Detroit multi-positional value and a quick acclimation arc for a unit desperate for depth. The Lions’ recent roster moves—plus a reminder of last week’s Chiefs matchup—signal a broader push to fortify coverage and return game impact this fantasy-friendly defense stretch.

Week 7 fantasy pivots loom as a flood of injuries and returns reshapes lineups. J.J. McCarthy nears a Minnesota return; Carson Wentz could start again if he can’t go. Purdy and Kittle were limited in SF practice, with Purdy’s status uncertain and Mac Jones a potential Week 7 fallback. Khalil Mack’s 21-day window opens for the Chargers, signaling a pass rush boost. Kyler Murray is limited by a foot issue, with Jacoby Brissett ready to start if needed.

Dallas expects CeeDee Lamb back to energize Prescott-Pickens, while Noah Brown’s IR creates WR depth concerns for Washington. Jets’ Garrett Wilson faces knee questions; Anthony Richardson’s orbital fracture could sideline Indy for multiple games. Jauan Jennings and Fred Warner headlines set SF’s injury notes as Lions welcome Alim McNeill back, reshaping defenses across the league.