The Denver Broncos will face the New Orleans Saints in Week 7. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, especially regarding RB Jaleel McLaughlin.
Is Jaleel McLaughlin Playing in Week 7?
McLaughlin is not listed on the injury report this week, so barring any setbacks, he is on track to play this weekend.
We’ll continue to monitor the Broncos’ injury report. You can also visit and bookmark our NFL Injury Tracker and Fantasy News Tracker for the latest updates.
Should You Start or Sit Jaleel McLaughlin in Week 7?
From PFN Analyst Kyle Soppe
The second-year pro out of Youngstown appears to be a legitimate NFL talent, but we aren’t in the talent evaluation business as much as we are in the number accumulation business. A 5-10-touch role in a well-below-average offense isn’t going to get it done.
I don’t mind the strategy behind holding him, in fact, I actually endorse it. While I don’t think there’s a world in which you’re playing him right now, the man ahead of him on the depth chart is a flight risk and there are games against the Colts and Bengals looming during the fantasy postseason.
Jaleel McLaughlin’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 7
McLaughlin is projected to score 5.7 fantasy points in PPR formats. This includes 4.5 rushing attempts for 24.1 yards and 0 touchdowns. It also includes 1.6 receptions for 9.6 yards and 0.1 touchdowns.
Check out the free PFN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Jaleel McLaughlin’s Week 7 Fantasy Ranking
Our Weekly Consensus PPR Rankings are below — both positional and overall. They were last updated at 11:45 PM ET on Saturday, January 25.Â
Conference Championship RB PPR Rankings
1) Saquon Barkley | PHI (vs. WAS)
2) James Cook | BUF (at KC)
3) Brian Robinson Jr. | WAS (at PHI)
4) Isiah Pacheco | KC (vs. BUF)
5) Kareem Hunt | KC (vs. BUF)
6) Austin Ekeler | WAS (at PHI)
7) Ray Davis | BUF (at KC)
8) Ty Johnson | BUF (at KC)
9) Samaje Perine | KC (vs. BUF)
10) Kenneth Gainwell | PHI (vs. WAS)
11) Jeremy McNichols | WAS (at PHI)
12) Will Shipley | PHI (vs. WAS)
13) Carson Steele | KC (vs. BUF)
14) Reggie Gilliam | BUF (at KC)
15) Chris Rodriguez Jr. | WAS (at PHI)
