# Fantasy Football Week 7 Start 'Em Sit 'Em: Drake Maye or Caleb Williams?

> Drake Maye outperforms Caleb Williams in Week 7 fantasy scoring.
- Title: Fantasy Football Week 7 Start 'Em Sit 'Em: Drake Maye or…
- Summary: Drake Maye outperforms Caleb Williams in Week 7 fantasy scoring. Drake Maye has higher rushing upside and better matchup for Week 7 fantasy football.
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- Source: Fantasy Sports On SI — https://si.com/onsi/fantasy/start-em-sit-em/fantasy-football-week-7-start-sit-tnf-quarterback-drake-maye-caleb-williams
- Published: 2026-10-22T19:43:50+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: fantasy football, drake maye, caleb williams, nfl, patriots, bears, fantasy points, quarterback, sports
## Thursday Night Football
Patriots-Bears game heads to Chicago for Week 7 fantasy football matchup.
## Drake Maye
Maye averages 30.5 passing attempts, 19.5 completions, 217 passing yards per game.
## Drake Maye's Recent Form
Maye has 10 passing touchdowns and 1 interception over last three games.
## Drake Maye's Passing Grade
Maye ranks 9th in PFF Passing Grade.
## Drake Maye's Rivalry
Maye played with new No. 1 and No. 2 pass-catchers AJ Brown and Romeo Doubs.
## Bears' Defensive Strength
Bears rank 5th in Defensive Pass EPA Allowed per Play.
## Bears' Passing Defense
Bears rank 19th in Fantasy Points Allowed to Quarterbacks.
## Caleb Williams
Williams averages 30.3 passing attempts, 22.0 completions, 237 passing yards per game.
## Caleb Williams' Performance
Williams ranks 22nd in PFF Passing Grade but 4th in EPA per Dropback.
## Patriots' Matchup
Patriots rank 7th in Fantasy Points Allowed to Quarterbacks.
## Patriots' Defense
Patriots rank 13th in Defensive Pass EPA Allowed per Play.
## Patriots' Cornerback
Patriots replace Carlton Davis with Charles Woods who allows 13.5 yards per reception.
## Week 7 Projection
Maye projected as QB4 with 3.3 more fantasy points than Williams.
## Key takeaway

Drake Maye has higher rushing upside and better matchup for Week 7 fantasy football.