The San Francisco 49ers (4-2) will host the Atlanta Falcons (2-2) 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 WR Kendrick Bourne.
Is Kendrick Bourne Playing in Week 7?
Bourne is not on the injury report and barring a surprise, he is expected to play.
We’ll continue to monitor the 49ers’ 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 Kendrick Bourne in Week 7?
After totaling 87 yards in September, Kendrick Bourne has opened October with a pair of 142-yard performances on the road, first against the Rams and on Sunday opposite the Bucs.
His size makes him a threat to high point any pass, and his ability to do so is certainly why he’s been on the field more with Ricky Pearsall (knee) sidelined, but the profile, for these two weeks at least, has some teeth to it.
The three deep catches is what you’d expect, but he also has a play with 15+ YAC yards in both contests. Bourne has never been a featured player in this league (career high 55 catches with New England in 2021), and I’m not sold that he gets extended opportunities when this offense is remotely close to full, but we aren’t there right now.
For me, he’s keeping Pearsall’s spot in the rankings warm until otherwise noted. The Falcons’ defense has been stout this season, but Bourne is a part of a Shanahan offense that gets the benefit of playing a team on short rest.
If you’re stuck in an uncomfortable spot, I prefer Bourne to all healthy Buccaneer WRs and Jakobi Meyers, players that I’ve seen penciled in ahead of him across the industry so far.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Cheat Sheet.
Bourne’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 7
Bourne is projected to score 12.6 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Bourne to have 5 receptions for 55 yards and 0.3 touchdowns. Bourne could also add 4 rushing yards.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 7 Weather Impact: Falcons at 49ers
The forecast for kickoff is 65 degrees Fahrenheit with 7 mph winds. These are ideal conditions for fantasy production.
