Justin Forsett Fantasy Football Week 7 Projection
By Ryan Terrill
@RyanCTerrill
Evan Habeeb-USA TODAY Sports
The Atlanta Falcons’ front seven has been equivalent to that of a wet paper towel when it comes to defending against opposing RBs this year. They rank dead last in fantasy points per game (27.5), total rushes (174), rushing yards (767), touchdowns (11) and receptions (41). This week they take their miserably awful talents to Baltimore to take on the Ravens and their three-headed rushing monster of Justin Forsett, Bernard Pierce, and Lorenzo Taliaferro.
Forsett has been the head of this monster, carving out a more prevalent role over Pierce and Taliaferro in the running and passing game this season. The past two weeks Pierce has been his only competition, but relinquished any such pressure after a dud performance in Week 6. In addition to Taliaferro’s barely noticeable production the past two games, it looks like Forsett will be on the receiving end of a larger workload in Week 7.
The boost in work couldn’t come at a better time for fantasy football owners since Forsett comes into this very favorable matchup toting an NFL best (minimum 40 carries) 6.4 YPC and at least six fantasy points in every game this season. The seventh year veteran from California, along with DeMarco Murray, Giovani Bernard, Marshawn Lynch, and Le’veon Bell are the only RBs to have at least six fantasy points in every game so far.
Forsett owners should enjoy his Top Ten Fantasy RB production on Sunday as he tears up Atlanta’s lackluster defense. I highly doubt QB Joe Flacco will rack up five touchdown passes again, so expect Forsett to enter the end zone at least one time on the ground and who knows, maybe one time through the air as well, considering he ranks fourth among all RBs with 23 total receptions.
Forsett has certainly earned RB1 recognition in all formatted leagues this week. He has the eighth most fantasy points among all RBs, so there should be no reason why he’s on your bench in Week 7.
Fantasy Forecast: 16 carries for 92 yards and a touchdown. Four receptions for 26 yards.
Ryan Terrill is a Fantasy Sports Writer for www.RantSports.com. Follow him on twitter @RyanCTerrill, “Like” him on Facebook or add him to your network on Google+.
Austin Davis: Week 7 Fantasy Football Projection
Austin Davis, despite having a nice season thus far, could be in for a tough game against the Seattle Seahawks in Week 7. Can he still be started? Read More
Odell Beckham Fantasy Football Week 7 Projection
Odell Beckham is now in the starting lineup and will get more touches. We have your Week 7 projection right here. Read More
Week 7 Travis Kelce Fantasy Projection
Travis Kelce has been very consistent this season, and there's no reason to fear a drop in production this week. Read More
Week 7 James Jones Fantasy Projection
James Jones and the Oakland Raiders are aiming to make big strides against the Arizona Cardinals, and they'll make them. Read More
Jaguars WR Cecil Shorts III Will Have A Good Week
After an impressive return from injury, Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Cecil Shorts III will look to have another big week against a mediocre Cleveland Browns defense. Read More
Fantasy Football Week 7 Sleeper Brian Hoyer
With a great matchup against the Jackconville Jaguars, Brian Hoyer is an excellent sleeper candidate to start for your team in Week 7 if you're in a quarterback crunch. Read More
Week 7 Fantasy Football Projection For Reggie Bush
Coming off of an injury and playing in a crowded backfield, Detroit Lions RB Reggie Bush will not have an effective game against his former team. Read More
Colin Kaepernick Week 7 Fantasy Projection
Facing the Denver Broncos at home after a short week, San Francisco 49ers QB Colin Kaepernick is in for a tough game. Fantasy football fans should temper their expectations for him in Week 7. Read More