The Detroit Lions (4-2) will host the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (5-1) 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 QB Jared Goff.
Is Jared Goff Playing in Week 7?
Goff is not on the injury report and barring a surprise, he is expected to play.
We’ll continue to monitor the Lions’ 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 Jared Goff in Week 7?
Jared Goff is going to do what Jared Goff is going to do.
It’s productive, but it’s not the most fantasy-friendly skill set.
Goff has completed north of 70% of his throws in five of six games and has multiple passing scores in three straight. He makes the right call on almost every snap, and that’s generally good for winning NFL games, not great for us who live in the fantasy world.
The irony of a conservative QB (7.0 aDOT or less in every season with Detroit) leading a Dan Campbell team is not lost on me. It’s a yin-and-yang situation that works for this team.
There’s a chance that he gets caught up in a shootout with Baker Mayfield this week, but what I think is most likely is a low-possession game that sees Detroit’s offense on the field for 35 minutes. That means a lot of the running backs and maybe another 200-2-0 type of line from Goff.
If that’s the case, he’s not worth starting in standard-sized leagues. The Bucs allow the sixth-most yards per deep completion this season, so if you told me that a single Goff bomb vaulted him from QB14 to QB9, I wouldn’t be shocked, but you’re playing him for the high floor and hoping that your skill position players do more of the heavy lifting.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Cheat Sheet.
Goff’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 7
Goff is projected to score 18.8 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Goff to throw for 278 yards and 1.9 passing touchdowns with 0.6 interceptions. Goff could also add 4 rushing yards on the ground.
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.
