Baker Mayfield, Kirk Cousins, Bo Nix, Kyler Murray, Jordan Love and more

Take a look at several starting fantasy quarterback options for Week 7.

Week 7 is upon us, which means it's time to write our weekly starting quarterback decision story.

The reason we're doing this story on Thursday is because we want to include both QBs from that night's game as well as some of the QBs starting on Sunday and Monday. Even if this week's Thursday quarterbacks aren't great fantasy options, we'll still include them.

We discuss , , , , , , , , , , , , and .

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Season statistics

Nix has thrown for 1,082 yards, completed 61.1% of his passes and thrown five touchdowns and five interceptions this season. He had 180 rushing yards and three scores on the ground. He had back-to-back strong fantasy outings.

Rattler made his NFL debut last week and completed 55% of his passes for 243 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions. He sprinted for 27 yards.

Mayfield has 1,489 passing yards, 15 touchdowns and five interceptions this season. He completed 70.9% of his passes for 136 rushing yards and two scores. Mayfield has been an above-average fantasy quarterback in five of six games this season.

Love has 1,131 passing yards, 12 touchdowns and six interceptions while completing 58.9% of his passes in four games played. He only has 29 rushing yards. Love has posted at least average fantasy numbers in his four starts.

Hurts is up to 1,194 passing yards, six touchdowns and four interceptions on 67.5% passing through five games. He added 196 rushing yards and two scores. Hurts has two above-average fantasy performances and three fairly average or slightly worse performances.

Purdy completed 65.4% of his passes en route to 1,629 yards, nine touchdowns and four interceptions. He also has 127 rushing yards. Purdy has scored in double figures every week, but has only had two really good fantasy appearances.

Murray has 1,186 passing yards, eight touchdowns and two interceptions this season. He rushed for 261 yards and a touchdown while completing 68.2% of his passes. Murray has a few good fantasy performances but four average or worse outings, although he also scores in double figures every week.

Rodgers totaled 1,387 yards, nine touchdowns and five interceptions while completing 61.8% of his passes. He ran for 44 yards. He exceeded the 20-point mark once and just over 15 points another time.

Stroud has completed 68.3% of his passes and has 1,577 passing yards, 10 touchdowns and four interceptions this season. He also has 75 rushing yards. He was an average or better fantasy player in four of the six weeks, scoring in double figures in every game.

Darnold has 1,111 passing yards, 11 touchdowns and four interceptions in five starts. He completed 63.5% of his passes and ran for an additional 61 yards. Darnold is coming off his worst fantasy appearance of the season after starting the season with one average and three above-average appearances.

Cousins ​​has 1,589 yards, nine touchdowns and five interceptions with a pass rate of 66.7%. He actually lost seven yards as a ball carrier. He has only had two average or better fantasy performances this season, but has had two of his better performances.

Goff has completed 71.1% of his passes for 1,330 yards, eight touchdowns and four interceptions. He ran for 21 yards. Goff has been hot in the last two games and only had one game where he didn't reach double-digit fantasy points.

Smith has 1,778 passing yards but six touchdowns and interceptions this season. He completed 68.9% of his passes for 146 yards and a touchdown on the ground.

Mahomes has just 1,235 passing yards, six touchdowns and six picks in five games. He completed 69.4% of his passes and rushed for 83 yards. He reached double-digit fantasy points in all five starts, but was slightly below average most weeks.

Herbert has 815 passing yards, six touchdowns and one interception in five games. He completed 64% of his passes and ran for 26 yards. He's only failed to reach double-digit fantasy points once, but he's been below average every week.

Allen has 1,160 passing yards, 10 touchdowns and no interceptions in six games this season. He completed just 62.8% of his passes but had 178 rushing yards and three scores. He has three great fantasy performances this season, one average grade and two below-average grades.

Week 7 matchups

In Thursday night's game, Nix and Rattler will face each other tough. New Orleans allows 13 points per game while Denver only gives up 12.

In the battle between Packers and Texans, Love has a more favorable matchup than Stroud. Green Bay allows just 14 points per game while Houston gives up 18.

When it comes to the matchup between the Lions and the Vikings, it's a slightly below average matchup for Goff and Darnold. Detroit allows 15 points per game while Minnesota is at 14.

In the game between Seattle and Atlanta, both Smith and Cousins ​​​​have at least average duels. The Seahawks allow 17 points per game while the Falcons give up 19.

In the showdown between Chiefs and Niners, it's a pretty even and average matchup between Mahomes and Purdy. Kansas City allows 16 points while San Francisco gives up 15.

In the Chargers-Cardinals duel, it's a tough matchup for Murray and a favorable matchup for Herbert. LA only allows 13 fantasy points per week while Arizona gives up 19.

Mayfield is having a favorable game against the Ravens, with Baltimore allowing 20 points per game to opposing QBs. Hurts' game against the Giants is a pretty average matchup as New York gives up 17 points per week.

Rodgers has a very tough test against the Steelers, who are only allowing 12 points per game. Allen's matchup with the Titans is below average but more favorable as Tennessee allows 15 points per week.

Forecasts and starting recommendations

In the weekly predictions, Allen is leading the way with 23 predicted points. Stroud is predicted to score 21 points while Hurts is at 20.

Purdy is projected at 19 points, Murray at 18. Love, Mayfield, Goff, Cousins ​​and Smith are all at 17 points. Mahomes and Herbert each have 16 points, Rodgers and Darnold have 14 each, Nix is ​​expected to have 13 and Rattler has just 11.

Normally I tend to side with the top draft picks for the best weekly options, but the last three weeks have been , Cousins, and the Trailblazers, so I'm shifting my rankings up this week.

Give me love for the top spot on this big starting QB decision. He's been great this season and has a pretty favorable match coming up.

I would take Mayfield next. He was one of the best fantasy quarterbacks and has a favorable matchup on paper, so why not team with him again?

Then I would take Allen. He's definitely capable of having big fantasy games against strong defenses (he did it in Week 6), and I think he does enough to overcome the difficult matchup and score another big fantasy score achieve.

I would take Hurts here. He has his top pass catchers back and I think Hurts can continue to put up strong fantasy numbers this week.

I'm going to surprise you again and take Smith with me. He was actually one of the top 10 fantasy QBs this week, and the matchup is just right for him to have another big game.

I would follow him with the other QB in this game, Cousins. I like the matchup and he's been looking better lately.

I would finally bring Stroud here. I feel like he could break out for a huge fantasy day or even lay an egg against a sneakily good Packers pass defense, so putting Stroud in the middle of my rankings feels right.

I'll take Mahomes next. I can't believe I have so many QBs above him, but he's struggled a bit this season and the matchup scares me a little.

I would then join Goff. The matchup is tough, but the Lions offense has enough playmakers to help Goff still be an average or better fantasy player.

I would take Purdy here. He's been inconsistent and the matchup scares me again, so it feels right to use him here.

I'll play matchups and try Herbert here. He hasn't been impressive in the new-look Chargers' offense this season, but the matchup is just the right fit for him to put in a good performance.

Then I would take Darnold. I think his last game was a sign of things to come, so I'm trying to avoid using him this week. I prefer to stay away from quarterbacks here.

Murray is next for me. He's been disappointing as a fantasy performer this season and his matchup is tough, so I'll use Murray when I can.

Give me Rodgers here. I know he's done it now, but the Steelers' defense is no joke and I think Rodgers will struggle to reach his 14-point projection.

That leaves Nix and Rattler for the final two spots, and I would have them in that order. You can read more about my argument here.

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