Oct 21, 2026 · 55 min
Fantasy managers weigh injuries, workloads and Week 7 value
Week 7 Sit/Start + Mailbag
Season-ending injuries, returning players and unstable backfields are reshaping start decisions and trade values before Week 7.
- 1Terry McLaurin’s season-ending injury forces a reassessment of Washington’s receiving options and fantasy expectations.
- 2Tank Dell’s return strengthens Houston’s receiving corps, but his workload may remain limited initially.
- 3The mailbag favors patience on Kyren Williams while questioning whether Jalen Noel’s production can last.
Don't miss
The hosts argue against trading away Kyren Williams in a package involving Rashee Rice, prioritizing Williams’ rest-of-season value.
The brief
Matthew Berry, Michelle and Mo open with Terry McLaurin’s season-ending injury, then examine Washington’s receiving options and the Giants’ unsettled quarterback and backfield picture.
Seattle’s backfield remains difficult to project with Zach Charbonnet’s possible return, while Tank Dell’s comeback raises Houston’s ceiling without guaranteeing an immediate full workload.
The sit/start segment weighs matchup, workload, recovery and competition for Dak Prescott, Tony Pollard, Jordan Mason, Ollie Gordon and several pass catchers.
The mailbag turns to trade value: Breece Hall’s return threatens Braelon Allen’s role, while the hosts compare Jaylen Warren and Rhamondre Stevenson and debate Rome Odunze’s outlook.
The clearest hold recommendation comes when the hosts reject trading Kyren Williams for a package involving Rashee Rice, while treating Jalen Noel’s breakout as uncertain.
The show closes with early Week 7 picks, including the 49ers to cover, Eagles-Cowboys over and Patriots-Bears under, plus waiver thoughts on Christian Kirk.
Weekly email
State of the Pod, every Monday
The week's most-discussed names and stories from podcasts, with the moments behind them. Free, five minutes, unsubscribe in one click.