Week 7 fantasy football RB start-sit: Dowdle, Mason, Pollard, Wilson

Key Points:

• Pittsburgh Steelers running back Rico Dowdle is recommended as a Week 7 fantasy start against the New Orleans Saints, who have allowed the most fantasy points to running backs this season; Dowdle is ranked RB27 despite sharing carries with Jaylen Warren.
• Tennessee Titans running back Tony Pollard is advised as a sit against the Cleveland Browns, who have one of the stingiest run defenses, limiting running backs’ touchdowns and receiving yards; Pollard is ranked RB29 due to a likely reduced role in trailing game scenarios.
• Minnesota Vikings running back Jordan Mason, returning from injury, is a start against the Indianapolis Colts, who rank poorly against running backs, making Mason a potential RB2 option ranked RB23.
• Seattle Seahawks running back Emanuel Wilson is a sit against the Kansas City Chiefs, as rookie Zach Charbonnet’s expected return will reduce Wilson’s carries, and Kansas City’s defense is strong against the run, dropping Wilson to RB31.
• Recent Week 6 fantasy calls had mixed results, with only one clear success (Texans’ Woody Marks as a sit) and some misses, highlighting the importance of matchup-based decisions in fantasy football.