# Fantasy Football Week 7 Start 'Em, Sit 'Em

> Patriots WR DeMario Douglas beats Texans WR Jaylin Noel for Week 7 fantasy starts.
- Title: Fantasy Football Week 7 Start 'Em, Sit 'Em | Shortify
- Summary: Patriots WR DeMario Douglas beats Texans WR Jaylin Noel for Week 7 fantasy starts. Fantasy managers should start DeMario Douglas over Jaylin Noel for Week 7…
- Keywords: fantasy football, new england patriots, chicago bears, houston texans, jaylin noel, demario douglas, nfl, week 7, sports, Fantasy, Football, Week
- Source: Fantasy Sports On SI — https://si.com/onsi/fantasy/start-em-sit-em/fantasy-football-week-7-start-em-sit-em-demario-douglas-vs-jaylin-noel
- Published: 2026-10-21T15:04:37+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: fantasy football, new england patriots, chicago bears, houston texans, jaylin noel, demario douglas, nfl, week 7, sports
## Patriots Passing Game
The New England Patriots' passing game has been among the best in the NFL over the past three weeks.
## Jaylin Noel's Week 6 Performance
Noel had four receptions for 107 yards and a touchdown in Week 6 against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
## Noel's Fantasy Value
Noel played in 49% of snaps in Week 6, while Harrison Jr. played in just 19% of snaps.
## Chicago Bears' Weakness
Chicago this season is allowing the 14th fewest passing yards per game and the 15th most PPR fantasy points.
## DeMario Douglas' Week 6 Performance
Douglas logged seven receptions on eight targets for 86 yards and a touchdown in Week 6.
## Douglas' Fantasy Potential
Douglas has the Patriots' role of WR2 on an offense with one of the best passing games in the NFL.
## Final Verdict
Douglas should start over Noel for Week 7 fantasy value due to higher floor and ceiling.
## Key takeaway

Fantasy managers should start DeMario Douglas over Jaylin Noel for Week 7 due to higher fantasy floor and ceiling.