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We’re onto NFL Week 7 and with it comes my fantasy football quarterback rankings.
A vintage Drew Brees box score should be on display this week as New Orleans takes on Carolina. Gardner Minshew continues providing fantasy managers with can’t-lose floor numbers. Carson Wentz is working his way back into our fantasy hearts. Andy Dalton takes a tumble.
Week 7 Tiered Quarterback Rankings
| Rank | High Floor/High Ceiling QB1s | Team | Opponent | Breakdown |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | High Floor/High Ceiling QB1s | Team | Opponent | Breakdown |
| 1 | Patrick Mahomes | KC | at DEN | Denver's defense doesn't stand a chance. |
| 2 | Josh Allen | BUF | at NYJ | This Jets team is one of the world teams in the history of the sport. |
| 3 | Kyler Murray | ARI | SEA | Even if Jamal Adams is able to play, Murray is a Top 5 option at worst. |
| 4 | Russell Wilson | SEA | at ARI | QB duel on tap. |
| 5 | Deshaun Watson | HOU | GB | Sans Bill O'Brien, Deshuan Watson is on fire. |
| 6 | Cam Newton | NE | SF | His rushing touchdown factor keeps him firmly locked into the QB1 ranks. |
| 7 | Ben Roethlisberger | PIT | at TEN | The Titans' hapless secondary doesn't stand a chance. |
| 8 | Justin Herbert | LAC | JAX | The dual threat quarterback will have a field day against the hapless Jags. |
| 9 | Matt Ryan | ATL | DET | With Julio seemingly back to a reasonable level of health, the Falcons' offense is humming again. |
| 10 | Drew Brees | NO | CAR | Brees' play-makers will inflate his box score with run-after-catch numbers. |
| 11 | Matthew Stafford | DET | at ATL | Outstanding match-up. |
| 12 | Ryan Tannehill | TEN | PIT | Brutal match-up but this offense is dominating opposing defenses. |
| Rank | High Floor/High Ceiling QB2s | Team | Opponent | Breakdown |
| 13 | Gardner Minshew | JAX | at LAC | The Chargers' defense is not yet healthy enough to be concerning. |
| 14 | Aaron Rodgers | GB | at HOU | Great match-up but the health of left tackle David Bakhtiari's chest injury is pivotal. |
| 15 | Teddy Bridgewater | CAR | at NO | QB duel on tap. |
| 16 | Tom Brady | TB | at LV | Great opportunity for multiple touchdowns against a useless Raiders defense. |
| 17 | Joe Burrow | CIN | CLE | Tyler Boyd should have himself a day. |
| Rank | High Floor/Capped Ceiling QB2s | Team | Opponent | Breakdown |
| 18 | Carson Wentz | PHI | NYG | Wentz has been getting it done for fantasy purposes with some scrappy play. |
| 19 | Baker Mayfield | CLE | at CIN | Good enough match-up for Odell Beckham Jr. to buoy him. |
| 20 | Jimmy Garoppolo | SF | NE | The offense got back on track last week but this is a tough match-up. |
| 21 | Andy Dalton | DAL | at WAS | Great match-up, offensive line... and a bad quarterback. |
| 22 | Jared Goff | LAR | CHI | Tough spot but the system is strong. |
| 23 | Nick Foles | CHI | at LAR | The Rams' defense has been nasty. |
| 24 | Kyle Allen | WAS | DAL | Great match-up but the pass catching group is lacking. |
| Rank | High Floor/Capped Ceiling QB3s | Team | Opponent | Breakdown |
| 25 | Derek Carr | LV | TB | The Raiders were able to activate 4 of their 5 starting offensive linemen from the COVID Reserve List on Saturday. They're still facing the Buccaneers defense though. |
| 26 | Sam Darnold | NYJ | BUF | The Darnold-to-Crowder link is in full effect. |
| 27 | Daniel Jones | NYG | at PHI | If the rushing floor sticks, he'll be relevant. |
| 28 | Drew Lock | DEN | KC | The errant cannon will make some noise. |