{"id":806261,"date":"2026-07-16T19:16:14","date_gmt":"2026-07-16T19:16:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/806261\/"},"modified":"2026-07-16T19:16:14","modified_gmt":"2026-07-16T19:16:14","slug":"top-5-cfl-fantasy-plays-at-every-position-for-week-7","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/806261\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 5 CFL Fantasy plays at every position for Week 7"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019ve added a wrinkle to our CFL Fantasy presented by theScore Bet coverage. From here out, we\u2019ll rank the top five pivots and running backs along with the top 12 receivers.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t worry, we haven\u2019t forgotten defences and kickers, both of which will also have the top five ranked.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019ve added an \u201cUnder the Radar\u201d for quarterbacks, running backs, and receivers, giving fantasy users an unranked player who can be a difference-maker for your squad.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, without further ado\u2026<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-2915714 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/CFL-TheScoreBet-Fantasy_Logo_EN.png\"   alt=\"Play CFL Fantasy now on CFL Game Zone\" width=\"253\" height=\"112\" data-uw-rm-alt-original=\"\" data-uw-rm-alt-hash=\"5911090621475546\" data-uw-rm-alt=\"CT\"\/>CFL FANTASY PRESENTED BY THESCORE BET<br \/>\u00bb\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/fantasy.cfl.ca\/?&amp;utm_source=editorial&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=cflfantasy_2026&amp;utm_content=link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-uw-rm-brl=\"PR\" data-uw-original-href=\"https:\/\/fantasy.cfl.ca\/?&amp;utm_source=editorial&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=cflfantasy_2026&amp;utm_content=link\" aria-label=\"Play CFL Fantasy now on CFL Game Zone - open in a new tab\" data-uw-rm-ext-link=\"\" data-uw-original->Play CFL Fantasy now on CFL Game Zone<\/a><br \/>\u00bb\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/gamezone.cfl.ca\/weeklyfantasy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-uw-rm-brl=\"PR\" data-uw-original-href=\"https:\/\/gamezone.cfl.ca\/weeklyfantasy\/\" aria-label=\"Play CFL Weekly Fantasy now on CFL Game Zone - open in a new tab\" data-uw-rm-ext-link=\"\" data-uw-original->Play CFL Weekly Fantasy now on CFL Game Zone<\/a><br \/>\u00bb\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfl.ca\/cfl-fantasy-guide-everything-you-need-to-know-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-uw-rm-brl=\"PR\" data-uw-original-href=\"https:\/\/www.cfl.ca\/cfl-fantasy-guide-everything-you-need-to-know-2\/\" aria-label=\"CFL Fantasy Guide: Everything you need to know - open in a new tab\" data-uw-rm-ext-link=\"\" data-uw-original->CFL Fantasy Guide: Everything you need to know<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fantasy.cfl.ca\/?&amp;utm_source=editorial&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=cflfantasy_2026&amp;utm_content=graphic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-uw-rm-brl=\"PR\" data-uw-original-href=\"https:\/\/fantasy.cfl.ca\/?&amp;utm_source=editorial&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=cflfantasy_2026&amp;utm_content=graphic\" aria-label=\"fantasy.cfl.ca - open in a new tab\" data-uw-rm-empty-ctrl=\"\" data-uw-rm-ext-link=\"\" data-uw-original-><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2918672 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Image-1.jpeg\"   alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"341\" data-uw-rm-alt=\"QU\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>QUARTERBACKS<\/p>\n<p> Vernon Adams Jr., Calgary<br \/>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfl.ca\/players\/nathan-rourke\/165740\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-ga-category=\"Clicks - Article\" data-ga-action=\"article-player-link\" data-ga-opt-label=\"Nathan Rourke\">Nathan Rourke<\/a>, BC<br \/>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfl.ca\/players\/davis-alexander\/165844\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-ga-category=\"Clicks - Article\" data-ga-action=\"article-player-link\" data-ga-opt-label=\"Davis Alexander\">Davis Alexander<\/a>, Montreal<br \/>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfl.ca\/players\/chad-kelly\/161801\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-ga-category=\"Clicks - Article\" data-ga-action=\"article-player-link\" data-ga-opt-label=\"Chad Kelly\">Chad Kelly<\/a>, Toronto<br \/>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfl.ca\/players\/cody-fajardo\/160140\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-ga-category=\"Clicks - Article\" data-ga-action=\"article-player-link\" data-ga-opt-label=\"Cody Fajardo\">Cody Fajardo<\/a>, Edmonton<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019re not going wrong with any of the pivots ranked here, although <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfl.ca\/players\/chad-kelly\/161801\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-ga-category=\"Clicks - Article\" data-ga-action=\"article-player-link\" data-ga-opt-label=\"Chad Kelly\">Chad Kelly<\/a>\u2019s penchant for turnovers keeps him from being ranked higher. Speaking of (lack of turnovers), Vernon Adams Jr. has yet to throw an interception in 145 attempts while accounting for 13 majors in the past three games. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfl.ca\/players\/nathan-rourke\/165740\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-ga-category=\"Clicks - Article\" data-ga-action=\"article-player-link\" data-ga-opt-label=\"Nathan Rourke\">Nathan Rourke<\/a> is about to go on a monster run now that the Lions finally have one in the \u2018W\u2019 column. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfl.ca\/players\/davis-alexander\/165844\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-ga-category=\"Clicks - Article\" data-ga-action=\"article-player-link\" data-ga-opt-label=\"Davis Alexander\">Davis Alexander<\/a> has thrown for at least 301 yards in each of his five games. The only thing CFL Fantasy fans would love more from him is a game with at least three touchdowns, something that could happen against Calgary\u2019s suspect defence.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Under the Radar: If the Blue Bombers give <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfl.ca\/players\/dru-brown\/164252\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-ga-category=\"Clicks - Article\" data-ga-action=\"article-player-link\" data-ga-opt-label=\"Dru Brown\">Dru Brown<\/a> another start in order to heal up <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfl.ca\/players\/zach-collaros\/155276\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-ga-category=\"Clicks - Article\" data-ga-action=\"article-player-link\" data-ga-opt-label=\"Zach Collaros\">Zach Collaros<\/a>, then consider using him if you\u2019ve got him. Winnipeg faces an Ottawa defence that\u2019s allowed 18 touchdown drives and 13 completions of at least 30 yards. If you can pair Brown and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfl.ca\/players\/ontaria-wilson\/167617\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-ga-category=\"Clicks - Article\" data-ga-action=\"article-player-link\" data-ga-opt-label=\"Ontaria Wilson\">Ontaria Wilson<\/a>, do so.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>RUNNING BACKS<\/p>\n<p> Justin Rankin, Edmonton<br \/>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfl.ca\/players\/james-butler\/164855\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-ga-category=\"Clicks - Article\" data-ga-action=\"article-player-link\" data-ga-opt-label=\"James Butler\">James Butler<\/a>, BC<br \/>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfl.ca\/players\/brady-oliveira\/164872\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-ga-category=\"Clicks - Article\" data-ga-action=\"article-player-link\" data-ga-opt-label=\"Brady Oliveira\">Brady Oliveira<\/a>, Winnipeg<br \/>\n Travis Theis, Montreal<br \/>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfl.ca\/players\/dedrick-mills\/166516\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-ga-category=\"Clicks - Article\" data-ga-action=\"article-player-link\" data-ga-opt-label=\"Dedrick Mills\">Dedrick Mills<\/a>, Calgary<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every touch brings us closer to Justin Rankin <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfl.ca\/2026\/07\/13\/justin-rankin-tyson-philpot-among-cfl-players-on-historic-pace\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">pulling off the league\u2019s first 1,000\/1,000 season<\/a>. Entering Friday\u2019s home date against BC, Rankin is averaging 162.2 scrimmage yards per game. The last time <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfl.ca\/players\/james-butler\/164855\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-ga-category=\"Clicks - Article\" data-ga-action=\"article-player-link\" data-ga-opt-label=\"James Butler\">James Butler<\/a> saw the Edmonton defence, he mauled them for 162 yards and two majors from scrimmage. Like I mentioned about Rourke previously, Butler is set for a three-to-five game stretch where he\u2019s going to carry fantasy league teams. Let\u2019s not forget about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfl.ca\/players\/brady-oliveira\/164872\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-ga-category=\"Clicks - Article\" data-ga-action=\"article-player-link\" data-ga-opt-label=\"Brady Oliveira\">Brady Oliveira<\/a>, who has accounted for at least 82 yards from scrimmage in four of his five starts. Facing a struggling REDBLACKS enhances the potential of Oliveira finding the end zone for the first time since Week 4. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfl.ca\/2026\/07\/13\/cfl-injury-reports-week-7-3\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">He was limited in practice on Wednesday<\/a>, though, so it bears monitoring. It might be time to start believing in the power of Travis Theis as a CFL Fantasy\u00a0starter. He\u2019s scored touchdowns in three straight games while developing into the ideal complement for Montreal\u2019s ruthless passing attack. Game flow is what worries me about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfl.ca\/players\/dedrick-mills\/166516\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-ga-category=\"Clicks - Article\" data-ga-action=\"article-player-link\" data-ga-opt-label=\"Dedrick Mills\">Dedrick Mills<\/a>. If Calgary can dictate the pace, you know what Mills can provide. However, if the Stampeders are forced into playing from behind, Mills\u2019 touches are going to decline sharply.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Under the Radar: Toronto\u2019s Samuel Hicks has 10 carries of at least 10 yards, and with the Argos\u2019 passing game capable of dismantling opposing defences, this week is a good one to plug him as a starter at RB or at QB Flex\u00a0against Ottawa.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>RECEIVERS<\/p>\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfl.ca\/players\/tyson-philpot\/166981\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-ga-category=\"Clicks - Article\" data-ga-action=\"article-player-link\" data-ga-opt-label=\"Tyson Philpot\">Tyson Philpot<\/a>, Montreal<br \/>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfl.ca\/players\/makai-polk\/166847\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-ga-category=\"Clicks - Article\" data-ga-action=\"article-player-link\" data-ga-opt-label=\"Makai Polk\">Makai Polk<\/a>, Toronto<br \/>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfl.ca\/players\/tyler-snead\/167310\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-ga-category=\"Clicks - Article\" data-ga-action=\"article-player-link\" data-ga-opt-label=\"Tyler Snead\">Tyler Snead<\/a>, Montreal<br \/>\n Keon Hatcher Sr., BC<br \/>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfl.ca\/players\/damonte-coxie\/166556\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-ga-category=\"Clicks - Article\" data-ga-action=\"article-player-link\" data-ga-opt-label=\"Damonte Coxie\">Damonte Coxie<\/a>, Toronto<br \/>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfl.ca\/players\/justin-hardy\/166421\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-ga-category=\"Clicks - Article\" data-ga-action=\"article-player-link\" data-ga-opt-label=\"Justin Hardy\">Justin Hardy<\/a>, Ottawa<br \/>\n Jalen Philpot, Calgary<br \/>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfl.ca\/players\/ontaria-wilson\/167617\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-ga-category=\"Clicks - Article\" data-ga-action=\"article-player-link\" data-ga-opt-label=\"Ontaria Wilson\">Ontaria Wilson<\/a>, Winnipeg<br \/>\n Austin Mack, Edmonton<br \/>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfl.ca\/players\/kevin-mital\/168778\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-ga-category=\"Clicks - Article\" data-ga-action=\"article-player-link\" data-ga-opt-label=\"Kevin Mital\">Kevin Mital<\/a>, Toronto<br \/>\n Kiondr\u00e9 Smith, Hamilton<br \/>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfl.ca\/players\/tevin-jones\/162683\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-ga-category=\"Clicks - Article\" data-ga-action=\"article-player-link\" data-ga-opt-label=\"Tevin Jones\">Tevin Jones<\/a>, Calgary<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfl.ca\/players\/tyson-philpot\/166981\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-ga-category=\"Clicks - Article\" data-ga-action=\"article-player-link\" data-ga-opt-label=\"Tyson Philpot\">Tyson Philpot<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfl.ca\/2026\/07\/13\/justin-rankin-tyson-philpot-among-cfl-players-on-historic-pace\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> is on pace for 2,588 receiving yards this season<\/a>. That\u2019s well beyond video game-calibre. He\u2019s had double-digit targets in each game, so be assured Philpot will continue benefiting from a heavy workload. With three receivers ranked this week, the sign is obvious: start your Argos pass-catchers. Overall, Toronto has five players with at least 28 targets. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfl.ca\/players\/tyler-snead\/167310\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-ga-category=\"Clicks - Article\" data-ga-action=\"article-player-link\" data-ga-opt-label=\"Tyler Snead\">Tyler Snead<\/a> leads the league with 764 depth yards while also topping the CFL with 15 targets of at least 20 yards. Keon Hatcher Sr. is beginning to warm up; he\u2019s averaging 17.8 yards per catch and is overdue for his first major of 2026. That should come against the Elks on Friday. After a sluggish start, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfl.ca\/players\/justin-hardy\/166421\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-ga-category=\"Clicks - Article\" data-ga-action=\"article-player-link\" data-ga-opt-label=\"Justin Hardy\">Justin Hardy<\/a> has recorded at least 92 receiving yards while averaging nearly 12 targets per game in his last three.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Austin Mack has been a surprise for the Elks and is emerging as a must-start. If you have Jalen Philpot or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfl.ca\/players\/tevin-jones\/162683\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-ga-category=\"Clicks - Article\" data-ga-action=\"article-player-link\" data-ga-opt-label=\"Tevin Jones\">Tevin Jones<\/a>, they\u2019re thriving with Calgary\u2019s offence leading the league in scoring. Jones is the league\u2019s best deep threat, averaging a CFL-best 20 yards per reception. At some point, Hamilton\u2019s passing game will get back on track, but <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfl.ca\/players\/kiondr-smith\/167008\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-ga-category=\"Clicks - Article\" data-ga-action=\"article-player-link\" data-ga-opt-label=\"Kiondr\u00e9 Smith\">Kiondr\u00e9 Smith<\/a> is the safest play right now.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Under the Radar: Jermaine Jackson has 12 catches for 199 yards and a major in his last two games and has become an important part of the BC passing attack. He\u2019s not on the level of Hatcher or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfl.ca\/players\/justin-mcinnis\/164864\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-ga-category=\"Clicks - Article\" data-ga-action=\"article-player-link\" data-ga-opt-label=\"Justin McInnis\">Justin McInnis<\/a>, but there needs to be a roster spot open for him.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>DEFENCES<\/p>\n<p> Edmonton<br \/>\n Montreal<br \/>\n Toronto<br \/>\n Winnipeg<br \/>\n Hamilton<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Elks have forced a league-high 16 turnovers and face a Lions team with a -2-turnover margin. Count on Edmonton to add bonus points to your team. Montreal is another team that can create miscues (10 turnovers) yet will be challenged by Vernon Adams Jr.\u2019s ability to avoid mistakes. The Argos aren\u2019t pretty but have forced 14 turnovers and get a favourable\u00a0matchup against a Ticats offence averaging just 6.3 yards per play. With a -9-turnover margin, the REDBLACKS make a perfect matchup for the Blue Bombers. Hamilton should take advantage of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfl.ca\/players\/chad-kelly\/161801\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-ga-category=\"Clicks - Article\" data-ga-action=\"article-player-link\" data-ga-opt-label=\"Chad Kelly\">Chad Kelly<\/a>\u2019s knack for turnovers, so don\u2019t feel worried if you have to start them.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>KICKERS<\/p>\n<p> Jos\u00e9 Maltos D\u00edaz, Montreal<br \/>\n Vincent Blanchard, Edmonton<br \/>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfl.ca\/players\/brett-lauther\/159762\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-ga-category=\"Clicks - Article\" data-ga-action=\"article-player-link\" data-ga-opt-label=\"Brett Lauther\">Brett Lauther<\/a>, Ottawa<br \/>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfl.ca\/players\/sean-whyte\/136193\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-ga-category=\"Clicks - Article\" data-ga-action=\"article-player-link\" data-ga-opt-label=\"Sean Whyte\">Sean Whyte<\/a>, BC<br \/>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfl.ca\/players\/sergio-castillo\/161331000\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-ga-category=\"Clicks - Article\" data-ga-action=\"article-player-link\" data-ga-opt-label=\"Sergio Castillo\">Sergio Castillo<\/a>, Winnipeg<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sergio Castillo grabs the final spot due to his league-leading 17 field goal attempts, including three beyond 50 yards. Vincent Blanchard and Brett Lauther have yet to miss a field goal while Lauther is the one constant in Ottawa\u2019s scoring. When BC\u2019s offence warms up, that means Sean Whyte will add more scoring opportunities.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"We\u2019ve added a wrinkle to our CFL Fantasy presented by theScore Bet coverage. 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