NFL 2026 Week 7 Start ‘Em Sit ‘Em: Double down on Woody Marks

Key Points:

• Quarterbacks to start in Week 7 include C.J. Stroud of the Texans, favored to exploit a weak Giants defense with a high team total, and Aaron Rodgers of the Steelers, who benefits from a high pass volume against a vulnerable Saints defense.
• Patrick Mahomes and Kyler Murray are advised to sit; Mahomes faces a tough Seattle defense limiting short passes and may lack key receiver Rashee Rice, while Murray’s Vikings offense is inefficient and slow despite a high team total.
• Running backs Woody Marks (Texans) and J.K. Dobbins (Broncos) are strong starts due to expected heavy usage and favorable matchups, whereas Kendre Miller (Saints) and Tyler Allgeier (Cardinals) are sit candidates given reduced roles and committee backfields.
• Wide receivers Germie Bernard (Steelers) and Carnell Tate (Titans) are recommended starts due to high target shares and red zone involvement, while Jordan Addison (Vikings) and Jaylen Waddle (Broncos) should be benched due to poor production and quarterback fit issues.
• Tight ends Tyler Higbee (Rams) and Tucker Kraft (Packers) are good starts with increased usage and favorable matchups, while Harold Fannin (Browns) and Travis Kelce (Chiefs) are advised to sit due to declining target shares and tough matchups.