The Detroit Lions are set to face the Minnesota Vikings in Week 7. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice on QB Jared Goff for your lineups this week and beyond.
Is Jared Goff Playing in Week 7?
Goff isn’t on the injury report, so unless there’s a late issue, he’s expected to play.
We’ll keep an eye on the Lions’ injury updates. Be sure to check our NFL Injury Tracker and Fantasy News Tracker for the latest info.
Should You Start or Sit Jared Goff in Week 7?
This week’s “Wild Stat Guy” goes to Goff!
The good news: Goff has been nearly flawless in his last eight quarters with:
43 attempts
36 completions
607 yards
Five TDs
Zero INTs
Goff’s 137.5 passer rating against blitzes is his career-best. His deep-ball accuracy has also been crucial, with a 50+ yard completion in four of five games, either through trick plays or vertical routes.
Here’s the strange stat I promised: In his last four away games at Minnesota, Goff has thrown two TDs and two INTs. At home, he’s thrown 13 TDs and one INT. This stat could be worrisome for Week 7 if you need a win.
For this week, Goff ranks as a low-end QB1, in the same range as pocket quarterbacks like Brock Purdy and Kirk Cousins.
Looking for advice on other players? Check out our Week 7 Fantasy Start-Sit Cheat Sheet.
Jared Goff’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 7
Goff is projected to score 15.2 fantasy points, with 231 passing yards, 1.5 passing TDs, 0.5 interceptions, and 3.6 rushing yards.
For the latest projections, use the PFN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer.
PFN Insight on the Vikings’ Defense
The Vikings had a bye in Week 6 but moved up in the rankings as the Cleveland Browns dropped. Minnesota leads the league in Defense+ with a score of 82 and could overtake the Jets if their form continues.
The Vikings excel at creating pressure without blitzing, ranking fifth in the league. They also have the second-best turnover rate at 21.7%.
For more defensive insights, visit our PFN Defense+ Metric Analysis.
Jared Goff’s Week 7 Fantasy Ranking
Below are our Week 7 rankings as of Friday, October 18, at 7:30 PM ET. If you’re in a Superflex league, check our Superflex Rankings.
Week 7 QB PPR Rankings:
1. Lamar Jackson
2. Jayden Daniels
3. Jalen Hurts
4. Josh Allen
5. Jordan Love
6. C.J. Stroud
7. Joe Burrow
8. Baker Mayfield
9. Sam Darnold
10. Brock Purdy
11. Kyler Murray
12. Kirk Cousins
13. Patrick Mahomes
14. Jared Goff
15. Anthony Richardson
16. Matthew Stafford
17. Geno Smith
18. Drake Maye
19. Aaron Rodgers
20. Justin Fields
21. Trevor Lawrence
22. Andy Dalton
23. Deshaun Watson
24. Daniel Jones
25. Bo Nix
26. Justin Herbert
27. Will Levis
28. Aidan O’Connell
29. Spencer Rattler
30. Tyler Huntley
Week 7 Overall Rankings:
1. Justin Jefferson
2. A.J. Brown
3. Saquon Barkley
4. Derrick Henry
5. Ja’Marr Chase
6. Kyren Williams
7. Amon-Ra St. Brown
8. Cooper Kupp
9. Bijan Robinson
10. DK Metcalf
