Top 24 Week 6 Quarterback and Tight End Rankings & Tiers (2024 Fantasy FootballWeek seven is officially kicking off, and we need to make some final lineup adjustments. These rankings are based on statistical analysis, matchup data, sportsbook data, and film. Good luck, and I hope everyone has an amazing start to their fantasy football week!
Week 7 Quarterback Rankings
Tier 1
1. Lamar Jackson @ TB
2. Josh Allen vs TEN
3. Jayden Daniels vs CAR
Tier 2
4. Jalen Hurts @ NYG
5. Baker Mayfield vs BAL
6. Jordan Love vs HOU
7. Joe Burrow @ CLE
Tier 3
8. Kyler Murray vs LAC
9. C.J. Stroud @ GB
10. Brock Purdy vs KC
Tier 4
11. Jared Goff @ MIN
12. Kirk Cousins vs SEA
13. Patrick Mahomes II @ SF
14. Sam Darnold vs DET
15. Anthony Richardson vs MIA
16. Drake Maye @ JAC
Tier 5
17. Geno Smith @ ATL
18. Daniel Jones vs PHI
19. Trevor Lawrence vs NE
20. Matthew Stafford vs LV
21. Andy Dalton @ WAS
22. Bo Nix @ NO
23. Aaron Rodgers @ PIT
24. Justin Herbert @ ARI
Must Start: Quarterback
C.J. Stroud @ GB
ESPN Projection - QB15
For the FTR start of the week, the players that will be eligible for this list are all close to being ranked as a back-end QB1/TE1 based on ESPN’s PPR projections. Admittedly I wasn’t super high on C.J. Stroud coming into the year but he’s still a starting caliber player without Nico Collins. For most quarterbacks losing their WR1 would be a massive deal but the Texans have arguably the best receiver room in the NFL.
The matchup against the Packers is pretty average for Stroud as they’ve allowed the 14th least fantasy points to quarterbacks (97.7) this season. The over/under for this game is 47.5 points, according to FanDuel, and I could easily see this turning into a shootout. While I don’t believe that Stroud is going to be a top-five quarterback this week, he’s a must-start in the way that it just doesn’t make sense to leave him on your bench.
Week 7 Tight End Rankings
Tier 1
1. George Kittle vs KC
2. Brock Bowers @ LAR
3. Travis Kelce @ SF
4. Trey McBride vs LAC
Tier 2
5. David Njoku vs CIN
6. Evan Engram vs NE
7. Sam LaPorta @ MIN
8. Kyle Pitts vs SEA
9. Dalton Kincaid vs TEN
10. Tucker Kraft vs HOU
Tier 3
11. Dalton Schultz @ GB
12. Zach Ertz vs CAR
13. Pat Freiermuth vs NYJ
Tier 4
14. Cade Otton vs BAL
15. Isaiah Likely @ TB
16. Noah Fant @ ATL
17. Mark Andrews @ TB
Tier 5
18. Hunter Henry @ JAC
19. Colby Parkinson vs LV
20. Taysom Hill vs DEN
21. Tyler Conklin @ PIT
22. Jonnu Smith @ IND
23. Mike Gesicki @ CLE
24. Chig Okonkwo @ BUF
Must Start: Tight End
Sam LaPorta @ MIN
ESPN Projection - TE15
Despite having a 12.2 point game, Sam LaPorta isn’t giving owners much more confidence that he’s turning things around. All LaPorta’s points came from one 52 yard touchdown which was also his only target on the day. That said the Lions blew out the Cowboys rather quickly and the rest of the game it just seemed like they were trying stuff. Putting LaPorta here says more about the other tight ends right now than LaPorta himself.
That said, it’s nice to see that big play ability from LaPorta for really the first time this season. LaPorta has an above-average matchup taking on the Vikings in week seven, who have allowed the 13th most fantasy points (66.5 points) to tight ends this year. On top of that, if you go over to PFF’s TE Matchup tool, LaPorta has a 24% advantage this week, which is one of the highest scores out there. While LaPorta still isn’t a great option, I’d still rather play him than the other waiver-wire guys based on his upside, offense, and matchup this week.
