The Tampa Bay Buccaneers (5-1) will visit the Detroit Lions (4-2) in Week 7. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, specifically regarding RB Rachaad White.
Is Rachaad White Playing in Week 7?
White is not on the injury report and barring a surprise, he is expected to play.
We’ll continue to monitor the Buccaneers’ injury report leading up to kickoff for any changes. You can also visit and bookmark our Fantasy News Tracker for the latest updates.
Should You Start or Sit Rachaad White in Week 7?
We know exactly what Rachaad White is and with that comes clarity.
We know that he is better suited as a pass catcher than a pure runner, but we also know, after logging 31 carries over the past two weeks while filling in for Bucky Irving (shoulder), that he’s going to be used heavily.
Tampa Bay figures to continue to run him into the back of the offensive line for the same reason that a fastball pitcher mixes in the occasional changeup.
Everyone knows what the Bucs want to do, but the Baker Mayfield experience can’t take place without at least the thought of balance. White has picked up just 3.5 yards per carry in his two games as the bellcow, but he has caught all seven of his targets and that’s the place where his value emerges.
This offense is as injured as any in the league, and White is one of the five most likely to get 15 carries and five targets in Week 7. I can’t promise you that it’ll be pretty, but he’s the short-yardage option with savvy as a route runner in a top-10 offense.
You’re taking it week by week, but I feel fine about labeling White as a PPR RB2 in what could be the most entertaining game of the week.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Cheat Sheet.
White’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 7
White is projected to score 15.4 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project White to rush for 51 yards and 0.2 rushing touchdowns, while adding 4 receptions for 30 receiving yards and 0.3 receiving touchdowns.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 7 Weather Impact: Buccaneers at Lions
Since the Lions play in a dome, there is no weather impact for this Week 7 matchup. Temperatures will be a comfortable 72 degrees Fahrenheit with no wind.
