Sit or Start for Week 7

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Sit Daniel Jones vs Vikings The Vikings rank #2 in our Pass Defense Power Rankings. Outside of the Chargers, the Colts may be the most disappointing team in the league. Jones himself just hasn't been very good all season as he's struggled to drive the ball down the field coming off his torn Achilles. With GM Chris Ballard now fired and Steichen certainly next in line, the Colts will do anything to win and Jones needs to play better soon to keep his job. His dynasty value is starting to disintegrate.

Player Expected Output Comp. Att. Comp % Pass Yds Rush Yds TDs INTs 15 27 55.55 155 12 0 1

Sit JACOBY BRISSETT vs Broncos Brissett was held without a touchdown pass for the first time this season, but he did enough to lead the Cardinals into field-goal range six times, and Arizona's defense and special teams delivered an inspired performance to pull off an unlikely road win over the NFC West rival Rams. Both of Brissett's wins this season have come at SoFi Stadium, as he also defeated the Chargers in LA in Arizona's regular-season opener. Brissett will try to notch his first home win of the season in Week 7 against the Broncos while attempting to improve his 9:6 TD:INT through six games.

Player Expected Output Comp. Att. Comp % Pass Yds Rush Yds TDs INTs 16 29 55.17 167 6 1 1

Sit PATRICK MAHOMES vs Seahawks The Seahawks rank #1 in our Pass Defense Power Rankings. The Chiefs offense continues to be the Kenneth Walker show, as the No. 1 RB reeled off 100-plus rushing yards for the fourth time in five appearances to begin his tenure with the team. Meanwhile, Mahomes failed to record a touchdown pass for the first time this season after tossing multiple TDs in each of the first four contests. Considering Kansas City's receiving corps is particularly ravaged by injuries at the moment, the offense may continue to lean more on Walker's legs than Mahomes' right arm next Sunday at Seattle.

Player Expected Output Comp. Att. Comp % Pass Yds Rush Yds TDs INTs 18 30 60 185 8 1 0

Risks...

BAKER MAYFIELD vs Panthers
-  He is currently listed as Questionable on the injury report, and may wind up being a dreaded GTD (Game Time Decision). Mayfield hasn't logged any practice activity and has missed three consecutive games since dislocating his right thumb in a Sept. 27 loss to the Vikings, but he looks poised to take a meaningful step forward in his recovery process during the upcoming week. According to Greg Auman of Fox Sports, Bowles added that while he's still planning for undrafted rookie Jalon Daniels to make a fourth straight start this coming Sunday against the Panthers, the Buccaneers will evaluate how Mayfield looks with his throwing over the next few days before making any decisions. Shortly after Mayfield was diagnosed with the dislocated thumb, Adam Schefter of ESPN reported that the veteran signal-caller was facing a loose recovery timeline in the range of 3-to-6 weeks.

DESHAUN WATSON vs Titans
-  Analyzing various factors very carefully, we do not expect him to post quality fantasy stats this week. Watson has now completed 63.8% of his passes this season for 1,174 yards with seven touchdowns and just two interceptions while rushing for nearly 200 more yards. In short, he's been fine. While fine hasn't resulted in amazing fantasy performances, the Browns are 4-2 and he's really in no danger of losing his job. Remember, the Browns haven't had "fine" at the position in some time. Watson remains a QB2 in dynasty leagues but should certainly be on rosters.

GENO SMITH vs Dolphins
-  The Dolphins rank #5 in our Pass Defense Power Rankings. Smith took three sacks while trying to play catch-up all afternoon, and in that context, his final numbers were all the more impressive. The veteran signal-caller helped the Jets claw back from a 17-3 halftime deficit to get within four entering the fourth quarter, but his interception at the Patriots' 24-yard line early in the period snuffed out a potential scoring opportunity. Smith has certainly given New York some much-needed veteran stability at the quarterback position and displayed encouraging chemistry with returning rookie Omar Cooper (6-103-1) on Sunday, so there's reason for optimism heading into a favorable Week 7 home matchup against the Dolphins on Sunday.

KIRK COUSINS vs Rams
-  The Rams rank #3 in our Pass Defense Power Rankings. Cousins completed a season-low 56.1 percent of his passes, but the veteran signal-caller went toe to toe with Josh Allen and nearly helped Las Vegas force overtime, at minimum, with a 17-point fourth quarter. Cousins first led a 15-play, 70-yard march that culminated in a Matt Gay field goal beginning in the latter portion of the third quarter, and he subsequently recorded 11- and 44-yard scoring strikes to Tre Tucker. While the Raiders came up just short, Cousins posted his second-highest passing yardage tally of the campaign and threw multiple TD passes for the fifth time in six contests. Cousins will face off with another marquee passer in Matthew Stafford when the Rams pay a visit for a Week 7 interconference showdown Sunday.

Lamar Jackson vs Bengals
-  He is currently listed as Questionable on the injury report, and may wind up being a dreaded GTD (Game Time Decision). Since spraining his left ankle in an Oct. 4 win over the Titans, Jackson hasn't practiced in any fashion and has been inactive for both of the Ravens' ensuing games. Though Jackson hasn't taken any steps forward in terms of practice activity, Minter noted that the two-time NFL MVP is making progress in his recovery from the ankle injury. The Ravens will hold their first Week 7 practice Wednesday, and if Jackson is on the field in some capacity, it would be a good sign for his chances of returning to action Sunday versus the Bengals.

Sam Darnold vs Chiefs
-  The Chiefs rank #4 in our Pass Defense Power Rankings. Darnold won 28 total regular season games the past two years but has looked more like the prospect the Jets gave up on than the one who won the Super Bowl last season. Through five games, Darnold has just seven touchdown passes and seven interceptions despite playing with an elite-level defense and perhaps the best wide receiver in the game. For the first time since his arrival in Seattle, there are legitimate questions surrounding his short and long-term future. Darnold will look to turn it around next week against the Chiefs but he's far from a lineup option in anything but 2QB leagues at the moment.

Start Bo Nix vs Cardinals Call this the anti-jinx splash for Nix owners, as he's done nothing so far to warrant being listed as a "Start". The fact we're even having this conversation tells you about all you need to know about how Nix has played this year. While not quite historically bad, it's been pretty close. Nix will have at least another week or two to regain his form but time is starting to run a little thin. His dynasty value is starting to really suffer as a result of his poor start. So, some of our optimism is that it is now or never for him -- similar to how we felt about Drake Maye heading into his week 4 showdown against the Bills (fresh off his literally sobbing on the sidelines against the Jaguars). Maye responded -- and has been the top fantasy QB since. We're not saying that Nix will rebound to become an top fantasy QB this week -- but we do like this spot for him against the Cardinals. We also feel like Sean Payton, who just took over play-calling duties, will do his best to get Nix back on track this week.

Player Expected Output Comp. Att. Comp % Pass Yds Rush Yds TDs INTs 22 32 68.75 224 24 3 0

Start Brock Purdy vs Falcons The Falcons rank #28 in our Pass Defense Power Rankings. He should be a NO BRAIN start this week and every week unless he is on a bye or injured. Purdy took multiple sacks for the second straight game after not being taken down over the first four contests, but the veteran signal-caller otherwise had a mostly clean night that included a robust average of 9.1 yards per attempt. Purdy's passing yardage total also was his third highest of the campaign, and he kept his season-long touchdown-pass streak alive when he connected with George Kittle on an 11-yard scoring strike to cap off the opening drive of the night. Purdy completed passes to seven different targets overall, and he now boasts a 14:2 TD:INT heading into a Week 7 road matchup against the Falcons on Sunday.

Player Expected Output Comp. Att. Comp % Pass Yds Rush Yds TDs INTs 25 35 71.42 281 26 3 0

Start Jordan Love vs Lions The Lions rank #29 in our Pass Defense Power Rankings. Analyzing various factors very carefully, we expect him to post nice fantasy stats this week. Love started hot, throwing for 109 yards on the opening drive while making up for some offensive penalties before eventually tossing a nine-yard touchdown pass to Matthew Golden. Love was picked off on the next possession, and Golden just brushed the Dallas defender on the way to the ground to prevent what would otherwise have been a pick-six. The Packers intercepted Dak Prescott on the ensuing drive and never looked back, pulling away for a convincing win to improve to 4-2. Love was held to a single touchdown pass for the first time this season after five consecutive two-touchdown performances through the air, but he got his customary second touchdown on the ground with a one-yard rushing score that gave the Packers a 17-0 lead just before halftime. After coming 24 yards short of his fourth 300-yard passing performance, Love is well positioned to post big numbers through the air again in Week 7 against Detroit's vulnerable secondary.

Player Expected Output Comp. Att. Comp % Pass Yds Rush Yds TDs INTs 26 39 66.66 312 11 3 0

Rewards...

Bryce Young vs Buccaneers
-  Young's pair of scoring tosses went to Tommy Tremble from 12 and 19 yards out in the second and fourth quarters, respectively. The 2023 first overall pick's multi-touchdown effort was his fourth of the season, and Young hasn't thrown for fewer than Sunday's total in any of his five games while also generating a stellar 11:2 TD:INT. Young and the Panthers next take aim at the Buccaneers defense when Tampa Bay pays a visit for a Week 7 divisional showdown on Sunday.

Drake Maye vs Bears
-  Analyzing various factors very carefully, we expect him to post nice fantasy stats this week. Maye got A.J. Brown back from a four-game stint on injured reserve due to an ankle injury, but he lost Romeo Doubs to a shoulder injury on a 42-yard touchdown catch in the first quarter. That TD was the first of the third-year signal-caller's trio of scoring tosses on the afternoon. Maye connected with DeMario Douglas (nine yards) and Hunter Henry (seven yards) for his other TD strikes, and although he and Brown managed to connect on only three of 10 targets, it was just the second game together for the duo. Maye and the Patriots are right back in action Thursday night for a Week 7 road showdown against the Bears.

Joe Burrow vs Ravens
-  Analyzing various factors very carefully, we expect him to post nice fantasy stats this week. Burrow averaged only 5.9 yards per attempt and finished with a season-low passing yardage total, but he offset the modest numbers by throwing a season-high number of touchdown passes. The prolific signal-caller benefited from having both Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins available after each carried questionable designations into Sunday, and he connected with Mike Gesicki (four yards), Samaje Perine (six yards), Tanner Hudson (two yards) and Ja'Marr Chase (45 yards) for his quartet of scoring tosses. Burrow spread the ball around to nine different targets overall, and he'll take an 11:3 TD:INT into a Week 7 road matchup against the Ravens on Sunday, Oct. 25, following a Week 6 bye.

Kyler Murray vs Colts
- Coming off his bye, when we last saw Murray back in Week 5, he completed a season-high 80.0 percent of his passes while patiently carving up the Saints defense, and the returning Justin Jefferson unsurprisingly accounted for a significant chunk of the quarterback's production through the air with a 6-79-1 line on seven targets. Murray's yardage total was his second-highest of the season as well, trailing only the 247 he generated against the Dolphins in Week 4. The 2019 first overall pick may be starting to hit his stride in head coach Kevin O'Connell's offense, and he'll look to further master the scheme in a Week 7 home matchup against the Colts, who are a mess right now.

MATTHEW STAFFORD vs Raiders
-  Stafford's streak of outings with at least 300 yards passing came to a close at four games, but he offset it with his fourth performance with multiple TD passes through the first six weeks of the season. With the Rams sitting at 2-4 and seeking to right the ship, he does have a get-right game on paper next Sunday in Las Vegas, and he has several talented skill-position players at his disposal, though star wideout Davante Adams exited on the Rams' second-to-last-offensive play of the game Sunday with what may have been a knee injury. However, the team didn't provide any information about Adams' departure or status following the loss, so it's currently very murky as to whether he's in danger of missing any time.

Tanner McKee vs Cowboys
-  McKee's completion total was impressive, but he averaged a modest 4.8 yards per attempt on the afternoon despite having DeVonta Smith back from a two-game absence due to a hamstring injury. McKee's longest completion of the day went for 19 yards to Smith on a fourth-quarter scoring strike, which brought Philadelphia to within five at the time. McKee ultimately wasn't able to complete the comeback in the first installment of what figures to be an extended starting assignment in place of Jalen Hurts (IR, calf), and he'll look to be more aggressive during a Week 7 home divisional clash with the Cowboys next Monday night.

Tyler Shough vs Steelers
- He added a rushing touchdown as well. Shough was awful last week as he was swarmed by the Vikings but this bounce back performance will ease the minds of dynasty managers. While the passing totals aren't huge, the Saints controlled the game for three quarters and ran the ball for 175 yards. Shough looks like a QB2 moving forward but could have multiple QB1 weeks coming as well. His dynasty value seems pretty stable.

Sit Cam Skattebo vs Texans The Texans rank #5 in our Run Defense Power Rankings. Skattebo was one of four running backs active in the game but played only six snaps. You have to assume this was simply a punishment for a late carry that cost the Giants a chance at winning last week. Still, John Harbaugh said after the game he wants one of the four running backs (Skattebo, Najee Harris, Devin Singletary and Tyrone Tracy) who need to simply establish themselves as the alpha. Expect another mess nect game as the Giants try to figure it out. In the meantime, none of these players are worthy of consideration in dynasty lineups.

Player Expected Output Att. Yards Rec. Rec. Yards TDs 8 24 1 3 0

Sit Emanuel Wilson vs Chiefs The Chiefs rank #4 in our Run Defense Power Rankings. Analyzing various factors very carefully, we do not expect him to post quality fantasy stats this week. Wilson had 12 of his 14 carries in regulation while once again serving as the Seahawks' lead back, and he averaged under 4.0 yards per rush attempt for the fourth straight game. Wilson was held without a catch for the first time in three contests, however, capping his overall fantasy production in the low-soring defeat. Zach Charbonnet (knee) has been back at practice for the last two weeks and must be activated from the PUP list by next Thursday to avoid having to miss the rest of the season, so Wilson's days in a meaningful role appear to be drawing to a close.

Player Expected Output Att. Yards Rec. Rec. Yards TDs 14 44 1 6 0

Sit Jonathan Taylor vs Vikings The Vikings rank #1 in our Run Defense Power Rankings. For the fourth time in six games, Taylor came up just short of 100 rushing yards, but his 151 scrimmage yards were a season high, and he got into the end zone for the seventh time in 2026 on a four-yard run in the fourth quarter. His fumble was one of three Indy turnovers on the day, however, and it was Taylor's second lost fumble of the year. While he's on pace for double-digit TDs once again, Taylor's 4.0 YPC would be the worst mark of his career. He'll try to find another gear in Week 7 against the Vikings.

Player Expected Output Att. Yards Rec. Rec. Yards TDs 14 52 1 5 0

Sit TreVeyon Henderson vs Bears Henderson beat the odds by suiting up for Sunday's contest despite what has been reported to be a high-ankle sprain. He was just five yards short of backfield mate Rhamondre Stevenson's rushing total despite seeing half the carries, but Henderson's mid-third-quarter fumble did lead to a Jets field goal. Henderson now has a quick turnaround for a Week 7 road matchup against the Bears on Thursday night, so it appears likely he slots into a complementary role again for that contest.

Player Expected Output Att. Yards Rec. Rec. Yards TDs 9 30 2 6 0

Risks...

Breece Hall vs Dolphins
-  He is currently listed as Questionable on the injury report, and may wind up being a dreaded GTD (Game Time Decision). With Hall set to miss a third straight contest, Braelon Allen is in line for another start. Hall still hasn't returned to practice and thus looks uncertain for Week 7.

Chuba Hubbard vs Buccaneers
-  The Buccaneers rank #3 in our Run Defense Power Rankings. Hubbard thoroughly dominated the Panthers' ground attack with AJ Dillon (ankle) sidelined and finished with his highest rushing workload of the campaign. Hubbard also hit the 120-yard mark on the ground for the second straight contest, and he added his fourth rush TD on a one-yard run early in the fourth quarter. After combining for 102 rushing yards in his first two games of the season, Hubbard has run for 324 yards at 4.8 yards per carry and added a 6-36-0 receiving line over the subsequent trio of contests heading into a Week 7 home divisional clash with the Buccaneers on Sunday.

J.K. Dobbins vs Cardinals
-  Analyzing various factors very carefully, we do not expect him to post quality fantasy stats this week. Dobbins was in the customary position of leading the Broncos' ground attack in rush attempts and rushing yards, but he averaged only 2.4 yards per carry against a stingy Seahawks front. Nevertheless, the veteran back made a trip to the end zone for the second consecutive game, going in from four yards out early in the second quarter. After averaging 4.5 yards per carry in a Week 1 loss to the Chiefs, Dobbins has hit a wall in terms of efficiency, but he'll remain the top option in the ground attack for a favorable Week 7 road matchup against the Cardinals on Sunday, Oct. 25.

Jeremiyah Love vs Broncos
- The match-up this week is actually not a bad one, as the Broncos rank #29 in our Run Defense Power Rankings. But his injury situation is still up in the air -- and we just aren't confident that he really WANTS to play.

Kendre Miller vs Steelers
- Alvin Kamara missed time in the first half due to an undisclosed injury, and while he was able to return and make an impact as a pass catcher, Miller led the Saints in rushing yards and touches with 22. The 70 yards also represented his best total since Week 18 of his rookie season in 2023. With Travis Etienne (hamstring) not eligible to return until after a Week 8 bye, Miller should split reps in the backfield with Kamara once again in Week 7 against the Steelers in Paris.

Quinshon Judkins vs Titans
-  He is currently listed as Questionable on the injury report, and may wind up being a dreaded GTD (Game Time Decision). Coming out of the Browns' Week 5 loss to the Jets, head coach Todd Monken labeled Judkins as day-to-day due to a right ankle injury. Judkins was held out of practices Wednesday and Thursday before returning to the field Friday as a limited participant, prompting the Browns to list him questionable heading into the weekend. After going through a pregame workout Sunday, Judkins wasn't able to show enough progress with his ankle to suit up, so he'll wind up being sidelined for the first time this season. The Browns will have Jaleel McLaughlin and Audric Estime as their available running backs for Week 6.

Start Bucky Irving vs Panthers It's the first time this season Irving's failed to reach 50 scrimmage yards in a game, and his longest gain went for just 13 yards. The third-year back remains the top option in the Tampa Bay backfield, however, as Kenny Gainwell saw only three touches in Sunday's loss. Irving will look to bounce back in Week 7 against the Panthers.

Player Expected Output Att. Yards Rec. Rec. Yards TDs 17 82 3 13 1

Start Jaylen Warren vs Saints The Saints rank #31 in our Run Defense Power Rankings. While Warren still led the Steelers' backfield, his touch volume and production took a dip as Rico Dowdle returned from a three-game absence due to a toe injury, with Dowdle turning 10 touches into 49 scrimmage yards. As long as coach Mike McCarthy insists on using a timeshare between the two, Warren will be hard-pressed to repeat the outstanding numbers he compiled while Dowdle was on the shelf. Warren will try to make a bigger impact in Week 7 against the Saints in Paris.

Player Expected Output Att. Yards Rec. Rec. Yards TDs 15 65 4 22 1

Start Kyren Williams vs Raiders The Raiders rank #30 in our Run Defense Power Rankings. Williams' rush total represents a season low as he ceded nine carries to reserve RB Blake Corum. Additionally, Williams also didn't reach the end zone for only the second time in six games in 2026, while Corum recorded a TD for the second consecutive contest. Williams is nearly exactly doubling up Corum in terms of touches on the campaign (110 versus 56), so he figures to be the better bet for a fantasy-relevant performance next Sunday in Las Vegas.

Player Expected Output Att. Yards Rec. Rec. Yards TDs 18 90 2 8 1

Start Woody Marks vs Giants While the numbers don't look great on paper, this was the first time the Jaguars allowed a 40-yard rusher all season. Ironically, they allowed two today as Marks' teammate Jawhar Jordan ran for 43 yards of his own. While Marks turned it on late in the game with some good chunk plays, Jordan played well enough to make this a likely committee until David Montgomery returns from injury. Marks is going to keep some short-term flex value moving forward but likely won't be on the RB2 line any time soon. The Giants rank #28 in our Run Defense Power Rankings.

Player Expected Output Att. Yards Rec. Rec. Yards TDs 17 88 4 18 1

Rewards...

Bijan Robinson vs 49ers
-  Analyzing various factors very carefully, we expect him to post nice fantasy stats this week. He should be a NO BRAIN start this week and every week unless he is on a bye or injured. While the final score wouldn't suggest it, the Falcons had to abandon the run fairly early Sunday, as the Bears already had a 21-7 lead at halftime before Atlanta made things somewhat interesting with a 16-point fourth quarter. Robinson therefore finished with his lowest rush attempt and rushing yardage totals of the season, although he did manage to average an impressive 6.8 yards per carry. Robinson may have an uphill battle to get back to a truly normal workload in Week 7 as well, as a high-powered 49ers offense that also has the ability to jump out to commanding leads comes to town next Sunday.

CHRISTIAN MCCAFFREY vs Falcons
-  Analyzing various factors very carefully, we expect him to post nice fantasy stats this week. McCaffrey, who's been subject to a markedly lighter workload than usual over the first weeks of the campaign, recorded season highs in rush attempts, receptions, receiving yards and targets on a very busy night. The star running back also contributed his second multi-touchdown tally of the season, powering into the end zone on a pair of one-yard runs in the first half. McCaffrey logged twice as many carries and nine more targets than rookie backfield mate Kaelon Black, so there's no question who the leader of the ground attack is heading into a Week 7 road matchup against the Falcons on Sunday.

Jahmyr Gibbs vs Packers
- He should be a NO BRAIN start this week and every week unless he is on a bye or injured. Gibbs, and the Lions' offense as a whole, had a somewhat quiet start to the game, but the star running back soon began breaking through against the Cardinals defense and ultimately turned in another dominant performance. Gibbs recorded his first touchdown from one yard out early in the second quarter and went on to add a three-yard scoring rush with just over five minutes remaining to seal the high-scoring victory. Gibbs finished with his second-highest rushing yardage total of the season, and the multi-touchdown tally on the ground was already his third of the campaign. The 2023 first-round pick is up to 504 rushing yards, 243 receiving yards and nine total touchdowns heading into a Week 7 divisional home matchup against the Packers on Sunday, Oct. 25, following a Week 6 bye.

Kenneth Walker vs Seahawks
-  He should be a NO BRAIN start this week and every week unless he is on a bye or injured. Walker just continues to pile up numbers in a Chiefs offense that has truly unlocked his skill set. There really isn't much to say here as Walker just continues to tear up the league and move up in our dynasty rankings. He's an elite-level RB1 and clearly untouchable in dynasty leagues at the moment.

Sit Carnell Tate vs Browns Cooks unsurprisingly played a minor role in the air attack as one of four players with one catch on the night. The veteran wideout has two receptions for 20 yards and a touchdown on five targets over the three games for which he's been active to date, and with Demarcus Robinson (ankle) not likely to return from injured reserve until Week 8, Cooks is likely to suit up again in a Week 7 road matchup against the Falcons on Sunday.

Player Expected Output Receptions Rec. Yards TDs 4 46 0

Sit Chris Olave vs Steelers While he didn't see his usual volume on an afternoon in which Tyler Shough threw for only 144 yards, Olave was on the other end of one of the QB's three scores, hauling in an 18-yard TD early in the fourth quarter that proved to be crucial after the Giants staged a late, but unsuccessful, rally. Olave got double-digit targets in each of the first four games of the season, but over the last two contests he's been targeted just 13 times, posting an 8-89-1 line. He'll look to regain some steam in Paris for a Week 7 matchup against the Steelers.

Player Expected Output Receptions Rec. Yards TDs 5 56 0

Sit Rashee Rice vs Seahawks The Seahawks rank #1 in our Pass Defense Power Rankings. He is currently listed as Questionable on the injury report, and may wind up being a dreaded GTD (Game Time Decision). It was thought that Rice could avoid missing time after injuring his hamstring in Week 4, but he was not ready to practice coming out of Kansas City's Week 5 bye, and he'll wind up sidelined for Sunday's contest. With Rice unavailable, Xavier Worthy, Jalen Royals and Cyrus Allen will be the top options at the receiver spot for Patrick Mahomes in Week 6.

Player Expected Output Receptions Rec. Yards TDs 4 43 0

Sit Rome Odunze vs Patriots Odunze was third in receiving yards for the Bears on the afternoon, but considering Caleb Williams recorded 30 completions for 305 yards, the wideout's numbers were modest. Odunze has three or fewer catches in all but one game to date in 2026, and his spotty efficiency can sometimes be a hindrance to him maximizing his fantasy potential. Odunze will look to build on his numbers in a Week 7 home matchup against a talented Patriots secondary Thursday night.

Player Expected Output Receptions Rec. Yards TDs 4 47 0

Risks...

Caleb Douglas vs Jets
-  He is currently listed as Questionable on the injury report, and may wind up being a dreaded GTD (Game Time Decision). Cooks unsurprisingly played a minor role in the air attack as one of four players with one catch on the night. The veteran wideout has two receptions for 20 yards and a touchdown on five targets over the three games for which he's been active to date, and with Demarcus Robinson (ankle) not likely to return from injured reserve until Week 8, Cooks is likely to suit up again in a Week 7 road matchup against the Falcons on Sunday.

COOPER KUPP vs Chiefs
-  The Chiefs rank #4 in our Pass Defense Power Rankings. Kupp accumulated 15 targets through the first five games of the regular season, but the veteran wide receiver was peppered Thursday by Sam Darnold on Thursday, who attempted a season-high 51 passes. It was the first time since Week 12 of the 2024 season (with the Rams) that Kupp saw double-digit targets, and he finished second in that category Thursday behind Jaxon Smith-Njigba (16). Kupp's best days are behind him, but he's a valuable safety blanket for Darnold in the passing game. Kupp will bring a 16-179-1 receiving line (25 targets) into Seattle's Week 7 bout against the Chiefs on Sunday, Oct. 25.

Devaughn Vele vs Steelers
-  Vele was on the field for 66 of the Saints' 70 offensive snaps (94.3 percent), which was well ahead of fellow wideouts Chris Olave (42) and rookie Bryce Lance (36). Vele has seen at least six targets in each of the first six games of the regular season, and his 28-294-2 receiving line (on 43 targets) already surpasses his total across 13 regular-season games in 2025 (25-293-2 on 40 targets). Given his his snap count, it wouldn't be surprising if Vele maintains his role on the offense even if Jordyn Tyson (hamstring, IR) returns, which could come as soon as Week 7 against the Steelers on Oct. 25, in Paris.

Garrett Wilson vs Dolphins
- Wilson had an early catch and then had a quiet middle portion of the game before rounding out his line some in the fourth quarter. Wilson still finished with a disappointing line overall, as his reception and receiving yards totals were both his second lowest of the campaign. Geno Smith has undergone his fair share of struggles in his return to New York this season, but Wilson remains his top target with 48 looks from the veteran signal-caller over the first six games. Wilson will take a 35-418-3 line into a Week 7 home matchup against the Dolphins next Sunday. The Dolphins rank #5 in our Pass Defense Power Rankings.

Jaxon Smith-Njigba vs Chiefs
-  The Chiefs rank #4 in our Pass Defense Power Rankings. Analyzing various factors very carefully, we expect him to post nice fantasy stats this week. He should be a NO BRAIN start this week and every week unless he is on a bye or injured. There may be players more important to their own teams than JSN, but that list has to be pretty short at the moment. Smith-Njigba is somehow producing, despite being the focal point of the opposing defense every week and dealing with double teams on just about every snap. The Seahawks offense has been far from explosive but he's simply not the problem. JSN will continue to produce elite-level stats and is untouchable in dynasty leagues.

Jordan Addison vs Colts
-  He is currently listed as Questionable on the injury report, and may wind up being a dreaded GTD (Game Time Decision). Addison is sitting out his first game of the campaign due to a sore hamstring that contained him to a pair of limited sessions during Week 5 prep. Meanwhile, fellow WR Justin Jefferson (ankle) is back in action for the first time since the second quarter of a Week 3 victory at Tampa Bay, leaving him as the Vikings' unquestioned No. 1 pass catcher for QB Kyler Murray. Minnesota has a Week 6 bye on tap, so Addison's next chance to suit up is Sunday, Oct. 25 versus the Colts.

Josh Downs vs Vikings
-  The Vikings rank #2 in our Pass Defense Power Rankings. The eight targets were second on the Colts to Keenan Allen, but the volume didn't lead to much production. Downs has failed to reach 50 receiving yards in four of six games this season, posting a 24-289-0 line on 42 targets and failing to establish himself as Indy's No. 1 wide receiver in the absence of Alec Pierce (heel). Downs will face a tough test in Week 7 against the Vikings' stingy defense.

KEENAN ALLEN vs Vikings
-  The Vikings rank #2 in our Pass Defense Power Rankings. With tight end Tyler Warren (groin) inactive, Allen became the preferred option for Daniel Jones when he needed to move the chains, and the veteran wideout led the Colts in catches, targets and receiving yards while setting personal season highs in all three categories. Mo Alie-Cox was on the other end of Jones' only TD pass, however. Allen will take a 26-227-1 line on 40 targets into a Week 7 clash with the Vikings.

Omar Cooper Jr. vs ?
- So you just spent a bunch of FAAB to pickup Omar Cooper who looked terrific last week, right? Not so fast my friend! The Dolphins rank 3rd against fantasy WRs and Cooper is a rookie, meaning there will be ups AND downs.

Rashid Shaheed vs Chiefs
-  The Chiefs rank #4 in our Pass Defense Power Rankings. Shaheed was given a pretty penny this off-season to produce for Seattle and had done little prior to this game outside of making a few special teams plays. It's a positive sign for Shaheed moving forward but one just needs to look at 51 pass attempts on the night to keep things in check as well. We'll see what Shaheed does in the coming weeks but hopefully his eight targets and a few deep shots were a sign of things to come.

Rashod Bateman vs Bengals
-  He is currently listed as Questionable on the injury report, and may wind up being a dreaded GTD (Game Time Decision). Listed on Ravens injury reports the past two weeks due to a shoulder issue, Bateman appeared to aggravate the injury late in the first half of Sunday's contest. He failed to haul in his lone target while running 11 routes in the game before the injury kept him out for the entire second half. Fortunately for Bateman, he seems to have avoided a major setback, but his practice activity over the next few days will likely determine whether he suits up next Sunday versus the Bengals. It's also worth noting that rookie Ja'Kobi Lane returned to action Sunday and saw five targets from Tyler Huntley.

Tre Tucker vs Rams
-  The Rams rank #3 in our Pass Defense Power Rankings. With Brock Bowers clamped in coverage for much of the afternoon until the second half, Tucker ended up leading the Raiders in receiving, while he also secured both of Kirk Cousins' touchdown passes via 11- and 44-yard scores. It was Tucker's second ceiling game in the first six weeks after he went 5-119-1 on seven targets in Week 2 against the Chargers. Tucker has been held under 50 yards with no touchdowns in Las Vegas' other four contests. He's a boom-or-bust type of fantasy player whose boom games are very difficult to pinpoint.

Xavier Worthy vs Seahawks
-  The Seahawks rank #1 in our Pass Defense Power Rankings. Worthy served as the Chiefs' No. 1 WR in Week 6 with Rashee Rice (hamstring/knee) on the pine, and the former paced the team in all receiving categories on an afternoon in which QB Patrick Mahomes didn't record a touchdown pass. There are bound to be weeks like Sunday in which a ground game led by RB Kenneth Walker keeps Kansas City's offense humming along, but if Rice continues to miss time, Worthy figures to be among the team's leading pass catchers on a weekly basis.

Start DeVonta Smith vs Cowboys Smith had an eventful day in his return from a two-game absence, leading the Eagles in receptions, receiving yards and targets on the afternoon. He also worked around getting briefly shaken up following a long incompletion where he appeared to have taken a blow to the chest area, and he added his second touchdown reception of the campaign via a 19-yard grab early in the fourth quarter. Smith displayed solid chemistry with fill-in signal-caller Tanner McKee, which certainly is a welcome development considering Jalen Hurts (IR, calf) is sidelined indefinitely.

Player Expected Output Receptions Rec. Yards TDs 7 91 1

Start Malik Nabers vs Texans Nabers is looking healthier by the week and while he didn't find the end zone, he was still one of the premier performers in dynasty leagues this week. Nabers is starting to regain his pre-injury form and considering he's putting up elite numbers with Jameis Winston and JJ McCarty slinging him the ball, it's all positive. Nabers' dynasty value continues to be revived with each passing week. Keep an eye on the QB situation in New York.

Player Expected Output Receptions Rec. Yards TDs 8 94 1

Start Matthew Golden vs Lions The Lions rank #29 in our Pass Defense Power Rankings. Analyzing various factors very carefully, we expect him to post nice fantasy stats this week. Golden reached 100 receiving yards for the second consecutive game and third time overall this season. He capped the opening drive with a nine-yard touchdown catch, which gives the 2025 first-round pick three receiving touchdowns in his last four games after Golden began his career with a 16-game regular-season touchdown drought. Golden would have had an even bigger game if not for a pair of near-misses in the second quarter on a deep ball and an end-zone pass that were both in his hands before falling incomplete. Heading into a Week 7 matchup with Detroit's weak secondary, Golden has drawn a team-high 57 targets from Jordan Love, which is nine more than Christian Watson.

Player Expected Output Receptions Rec. Yards TDs 6 106 1

Start Zay Flowers vs Bengals Flowers set the pace for the Ravens in receptions, receiving yards and targets on the afternoon, displaying solid chemistry with Tyler Huntley once again. The speedy wideout has no fewer than five catches and 53 receiving yards in any game this season, and he's recorded a 14-118-0 line over the last two games alone with Huntley under center. Flowers will remain a must-play wideout regardless of who's helming the Ravens offense in a Week 7 home matchup against the division-rival Bengals next Sunday.

Player Expected Output Receptions Rec. Yards TDs 7 92 1

Rewards...

CeeDee Lamb vs Eagles
-  He should be a NO BRAIN start this week and every week unless he is on a bye or injured. Lamb led the Cowboys in catches and targets as he bounced back from a nine-yard performance in last Thursday's loss to the Buccaneers, during which he was bothered by a quadriceps contusion. After the Cowboys fell behind 17-0 at halftime, the star receiver gave the offense a spark on the team's first drive of the second half with a 17-yard catch to convert on fourth down. Javonte Williams eventually capped that possession with a touchdown run to get the Cowboys on the board, but Dallas didn't score again until the game's final minute. Lamb has drawn 69 targets heading into a Week 7 road game against the Eagles compared to 52 targets for George Pickens, who turned his 11 looks into a team-high 73 receiving yards in the loss to Green Bay.

Christian Watson vs Lions
-  The Lions rank #29 in our Pass Defense Power Rankings. He should be a NO BRAIN start this week and every week unless he is on a bye or injured. Watson was held without a touchdown for only the second time this season while tying tight end Tucker Kraft for second on the team in targets, five behind Matthew Golden. The wide receiver duo of Golden and Watson has accounted for the majority of Green Bay's offensive production this season. Watson needs just 82 receiving yards to match his career high of 620, which the oft-injured wideout set during the 2024 regular season. He'll have a nice opportunity to reach that mark in Week 7 against a Lions defense that has struggled in coverage.

Ja'Marr Chase vs Ravens
-  Analyzing various factors very carefully, we expect him to post nice fantasy stats this week. Chase was ultimately able to clear concussion protocol just before Sunday's game after exiting the Week 4 loss to the Jaguars with the head injury, and he finished as the Bengals' leader in all of receptions, receiving yards and targets against Miami. The star receiver capped off his productive day with a stellar one-handed, contested 45-yard touchdown grab in the waning moments of the third quarter. Chase is up to a 27-289-4 receiving line on the season despite having missed more than a half against Jacksonville, and he'll next tangle with the division-rival Ravens' veteran secondary in a Week 7 road matchup on Sunday, Oct. 25 following a Week 6 bye.

Jalen Coker vs Buccaneers
-  Making his return from a one-game absence due to a quadriceps injury, Coker picked up right where he left off while tying for the team lead in receptions and setting the pace in both receiving yards and targets. He also had a game-long 32-yard catch, and he now has at least six grabs in three of his first four games. With a 24-319-2 line through four contests, the speedy third-year wideout is well on his way to setting new career bests as he heads into a Week 7 home matchup against the Buccaneers on Sunday.

Justin Jefferson vs Colts
-  Making his return from a one-game absence due to an ankle injury, Jefferson capitalized on an opportunity to perform in front of his home-state crowd. The perennial Pro Bowler was expected to be busy due to Jordan Addison's (hamstring) inactive status, and Jefferson ultimately led the Vikings across the board in receptions, receiving yards and targets. The veteran receiver added his first touchdown since Week 1 when he recorded an impressive 15-yard scoring grab in the back corner of the end zone to cap off the first possession of the second half, and Jefferson will next set his sights on a vulnerable Colts defense in a Week 7 home matchup on Sunday, Oct. 25 following a Week 6 bye.

KC Concepcion Jr. vs Titans
-  Analyzing various factors very carefully, we expect him to post nice fantasy stats this week. Cooks unsurprisingly played a minor role in the air attack as one of four players with one catch on the night. The veteran wideout has two receptions for 20 yards and a touchdown on five targets over the three games for which he's been active to date, and with Demarcus Robinson (ankle) not likely to return from injured reserve until Week 8, Cooks is likely to suit up again in a Week 7 road matchup against the Falcons on Sunday.

Nico Collins vs Giants
-  C.J. Stroud spread the ball around to 10 different pass catchers, and Jaylin Noel wound up being the most productive of the bunch with a 4-107-1 line. Collins still hit for a 42-yard gain on his first catch of the day, helping to set up a Foster Moreau TD in the first quarter. Collins has topped 70 receiving yards in three of his four games this season, compiling a 22-323-3 line on 30 targets. He'll take on an injury-thinned Giants secondary at home in Week 7.

Puka Nacua vs Raiders
-  Analyzing various factors very carefully, we expect him to post nice fantasy stats this week. The modest stat line for Nacua may indicate otherwise, but it was a subpar performance aside from the 43-yard connection he made with QB Matthew Stafford just before the two-minute warning in the fourth quarter. As for his five other grabs, Nacua averaged just 7.4 YPC. It was a far cry from the 17-138-1 line on 24 targets that he put up during last Monday's overtime loss to the Bills, but he's still sitting on a healthy 37-417-1 line on 52 targets through his four appearances this season. Nacua and the 2-4 Rams will look to right the ship next Sunday at Las Vegas.

Tetairoa McMillan vs Buccaneers
-  McMillan tied for the team lead in receptions with Jalen Coker while finishing second to his talented position mate in receiving yards and targets. The 2025 first-round pick was coming off a career-best 14-catch, 192-yard performance that also included two touchdowns against the Lions back in Week 4, and he's gone for at least 75 receiving yards in four of his first five games of the campaign as a Week 7 home divisional showdown against the Buccaneers approaches.

Sit Michael Mayer vs Rams Mayer set a new single-game career high in receiving yards while outpacing position mate Brock Bowers by 25 yards in the high-scoring loss. Mayer's reception total was a team high for Las Vegas on the afternoon and served as the fourth-year pro's second best of the season. There clearly appears to be consistent room for both athletic tight ends in head coach Klint Kubiak's offense, especially with the Raiders' receiving corps lacking some depth and experience behind Tre Tucker. However, the Rams rank 2nd against fantasy TEs, so Mayer is due for a regression to the mean.

Player Expected Output Receptions Rec. Yards TDs 2 26 0

Sit TRAVIS KELCE vs Seahawks The Seahawks rank #1 in our Pass Defense Power Rankings and #3 against fantasy TEs. Kelce was able to exceed two receptions for the first time since Week 2, finishing second on the team in targets and catches behind wide receiver Xavier Worthy, who caught all seven of his targets for 73 yards. Kelce has now reeled in 20 of 27 targets for 299 yards and two touchdowns over five contests to open the 2026 campaign. The Seahawks rank 3rd against fantasy TEs, so Kelce could be in store for a tough game.

Player Expected Output Receptions Rec. Yards TDs 3 30 0

Sit Tyler Warren vs Vikings The Vikings rank #2 in our Pass Defense Power Rankings. He is currently listed as Questionable on the injury report, and may wind up being a dreaded GTD (Game Time Decision). Warren was labeled as a game-time decision for Sunday's AFC South tilt after the second-year tight end popped up on Friday's injury report due to a lingering groin injury from training camp. Warren has seen at least seven targets in three of his last four games, and those opportunities will be absorbed by tight ends Mo Alie-Cox and Will Mallory, as well as wide receivers Josh Downs and Keenan Allen. With Warren facing a Vikings defense that has allowed the fewest fantasy points to TEs, look for a better bet this week.

Player Expected Output Receptions Rec. Yards TDs 1 6 0

Risks...

HUNTER HENRY vs Bears
-  Henry's seven-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter proved to be the game-winning score, putting New England ahead 23-16. After not finding the end zone the first four weeks of the season, Henry has scored in back-to-back games. The veteran tight end has been held under 50 yards receiving in five of six contests. He's the definition of a touchdown-or-bust fantasy bet ahead of Thursday's game with the Bears.

Kyle Pitts Sr. vs 49ers
-  Pitts quietly has three touchdowns in his past two games with Michael Penix back at the helm. The Falcons offense is unpredictable on any given week but we're at least seeing some signs of life with Pitts and that's big after he posted a grand total of two catches for 20 yards in his first three games this season. He's still more of a streamer than anything but his ADP and ranking free fall should pause for at least a week. This week he faces a tough 49ers defense that ranks 4th against fantasy TEs.

Sam LaPorta vs Packers
-  The athletic tight end was a constant presence in the air attack during the high-scoring victory, and he finished with a season-high yardage total that also set the pace for the Lions on the afternoon. LaPorta also contributed his third touchdown of the campaign -- and his second in as many games -- with a 38-yard grab in the second quarter. LaPorta has his two highest yardage tallies of the season in the last two games, which affords him plenty of momentum heading into the Week 6 bye that precedes a Week 7 divisional showdown at home against the Packers on Sunday, Oct. 25. This week he faces a tough Packers defense that ranks 5th against fantasy TEs.

Tommy Tremble vs Buccaneers
-  Analyzing various factors very carefully, we do not expect him to post quality fantasy stats this week. Tremble played 54 snaps to Mitchell Evans' 43 and Darren Waller's 36, and Tremble ran the most routes of the trio. His touchdowns were both of the red-zone variety, as he scored from 12 and 19 yards out. The tight end entered Sunday with 11 catches for 82 yards on 15 targets, so he's not worth chasing in fantasy ahead of next Sunday's date with the Bucs.

Start Isaiah Likely vs Texans He should be a NO BRAIN start this week and every week unless he is on a bye or injured. The tight end came through with another big performance and connected with J.J. McCarthy on a 24-yard TD in the fourth quarter after the young QB had replaced Jameis Winston under center. It's reassuring that Likely remained involved even after the switch at quarterback, and he's seen double-digit targets in three straight games, delivering a 24-259-3 line on 36 targets as the team's No. 2 pass catcher behind Malik Nabers. Likely will look to keep rolling in Week 7 against the Texans, regardless of who is throwing him the ball. Likely is the #2 TE going in fantasy football right now. Ride the hot hand!

Player Expected Output Receptions Rec. Yards TDs 7 76 1

Start Tucker Kraft vs Lions The Lions rank #29 in our Pass Defense Power Rankings and #32 against fantasy TEs. Analyzing various factors very carefully, we expect him to post nice fantasy stats this week. Kraft briefly exited the game in the second half but quickly returned after a visit to the medical tent. His eight targets tied Christian Watson for second on the team behind Matthew Golden's 13, and the Green Bay offense has settled on funneling its targets mostly through the two wideouts and tight end. Kraft has just one touchdown on the season and has failed to top 65 receiving yards in a game, while being held below 45 yards four times. The upside hasn't been there, but Kraft's position as an every-down tight end in an elite offense keeps him squarely in the TE1 conversation.

Player Expected Output Receptions Rec. Yards TDs 6 67 1

Start TYLER HIGBEE vs Raiders Higbee was not targeted by Matthew Stafford until early in the fourth quarter, but the former fumbled the ball on his first catch of the game, which was recovered by the Cardinals' defense. Higbee saw three more passes from Stafford in the quarter, and Sunday's efforts snapped his three-game streak of 60-plus yards and five-plus catches. However, the Rams are expected to be without Davante Adams (hamstring) until at least after the Week 11 bye, so Higbee could be Stafford's secondary target in the passing game behind Puka Nacua for the next few games. The Rams hit the road for Week 7 on Oct. 25, against the Raiders, whose defense gives up the sixth-most fantasy points per game to tight ends this season.

Player Expected Output Receptions Rec. Yards TDs 5 56 1

Rewards...

AJ Barner vs Chiefs
-  The Chiefs rank #4 in our Pass Defense Power Rankings but #30 against fantasy TEs. Barner wasn't targeted by Sam Darnold until late in the third quarter, and he finished a distant fourth behind Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Rashid Shaheed and Cooper Kupp in both catches and receiving yards. Barner has played 90 percent or more of the Seahawks' offensive snaps in five of six games this season, but he's also caught more than three passes just once (Week 3 against the Commanders). He also doesn't have a touchdown to his name this season after finding the end zone six times during the 2025 regular season. The Seahawks will look to break their two-game losing streak in Week 7 on Sunday, Oct. 25 against the Chiefs, whose defense gives up the third-most fantasy points per game to tight ends this season. This might be a sneaky good play this week.

GEORGE KITTLE vs Falcons
-  The Falcons rank #28 in our Pass Defense Power Rankings. He should be a NO BRAIN start this week and every week unless he is on a bye or injured. Kittle was one of Brock Purdy's most effective targets on the night, finishing with the 49ers' second-highest reception, receiving yardage and target totals. The athletic tight end also was on the other end of Brock Purdy's one touchdown pass, recording an 11-yard scoring grab to cap off the opening possession of the night. Kittle has at least four receptions in five consecutive games and Monday night's receiving yardage total or higher in four of his first six contests of the season, affording him plenty of momentum heading into a Week 7 road matchup against the Falcons on Sunday.

Harold Fannin Jr. vs Titans
-  Fannin was quiet for a second straight game while Jerry Jeudy surprisingly paced the Browns' air attack with a season-high 69 receiving yards. Fannin's production has been hard to trust during the first few weeks of the season, as he's recorded five or more catches just twice and three receptions and 27 receiving yards or less in his other four games. Fannin will look for a boost in his numbers during a Week 7 road matchup against the Titans on Sunday.

Kenyon Sadiq vs Dolphins
- The Dolphins have allowed the 4th most fantasy points to TEs, so Sadiq, who has been quiet for a few weeks, may wake up.

Pat Freiermuth vs Saints
-  Freiermuth entered Week 6 questionable due to a calf injury, but he ended up running 41 routes on Aaron Rodgers' 56 dropbacks. The tight end just didn't do much in the box score and was targeted on just 6.1 percent of Rodgers' 49 pass attempts. Freiermuth has already scored four touchdowns this season but has just 180 receiving yards on 21 grabs across 29 targets through six games. He's a touchdown-or-bust fantasy option, however, he does have a nice matchup against the Saints who have allowed the 6th most fantasy points to TEs.

Trey McBride vs Broncos
-  Analyzing various factors very carefully, we expect him to post nice fantasy stats this week. McBride led the Cardinals in catches, receiving yards and targets as Arizona pulled off the upset on the back of six field goals. The star tight end led the NFL with 42 catches through five weeks and has at least seven receptions in every game this season. McBride is up to 49 catches for 361 yards and three touchdowns on 65 targets as the top option in the passing game for the Cardinals heading into a Week 7 home game against the Broncos.

Sit Jake Bates vs Packers The Lions' offense scoring six touchdowns, three on the ground and three through the air, so most of Bates' work came on extra points and kickoffs, though he also connected on a 46-yard field-goal late in the second quarter to give the Lions a 24-7 lead. Bates has attempted one field goal in four of the first five games of the regular season, although his 20 extra-point makes leads the NFL. The Lions are on a bye for Week 6, so their next game will take place Week 7 at home against the Packers on Sunday, Oct. 25. The Packers have allowed the fewest fantasy points to kickers, so Bates' matchup doesn't look terribly tempting.

Player Expected Output FGM FGA XPM 0 1 4

Sit WIL LUTZ vs Cardinals It was a relatively quiet night for Lutz, who had just two kick attempts (both PATs) in the first half. However, he answered the call in overtime with a 53-yard field goal to seal the win for the Broncos. It was his second make of 50-plus yards this season, and through six games, Lutz has gone 9-for-12 on field-goal attempts and 9-for-9 on extra-point tries. The Broncos will hit the road for Week 7 against the Cardinals on Sunday, Oct. 25.

Player Expected Output FGM FGA XPM 1 2 2

Risks...

Andy Borregales vs Bears
-  All of Borregales' kick attempts came from within 35 yards, with his longest field goal coming from 32 yards. He missed his first extra point of the season, and through six games he has gone 8-for-10 on field-goal attempts and 14-for-15 on extra-point tries. The Patriots will operate on a short practice week ahead of Thursday's road tilt against the Bears. Moreover, the Bears have allowed the 2nd fewest fantasy points to kickers.

NICK FOLK vs 49ers
-  Analyzing various factors very carefully, we do not expect him to post quality fantasy stats this week. Folk attempted no field goals and kicked just one PAT in the loss. The kicker is still 9-for-12 on field-goal attempts and remains a perfect 13-for-13 on PATs through six regular-season contests in 2026.

Spencer Shrader vs Vikings
- Shrader is the #1 or #2 kicker in fantasy leagues. While the Colts' story of the day was a special teams failure due to a blocked punt returned for a Titans touchdown, Shrader had no part in the error. The kicker made 23-yard and 43-yard attempts in the contest that kept the game close. Shrader is a perfect 18-for-18 on field-goal attempts and 12-for-13 on PATs through six regular-season contests in 2026. However, he faces a tough Minny defense that has allowed the 5th fewest fantasy points to kickers.

Start CHASE MCLAUGHLIN vs Panthers It was the second time this season that McLaughlin made four field goals, including a 53-yarder in the dying seconds of the fourth quarter to force Sunday's game into overtime. He has yet to miss a kick this season, and his 14 made field goals are tied for third-most in the NFL behind Spencer Shrader (18) and Will Reichard (15). The Buccaneers will be on the road for three of their next four games, starting with Week 7 against the Panthers on Oct. 25.

Player Expected Output FGM FGA XPM 3 3 1

Start Ryan Fitzgerald vs Buccaneers Fitzgerald converted field-goal attempts from 47 yards and 52 yards but continues to struggle with PATs. The kicker missed two extra-point attempts in Week 6 against the Lions as well. Fitzgerald remains a perfect 11-for-11 on field-goal attempts while dropping to 11-for-15 on PATs through five contests in the 2026 regular season. Fitz is a top 5 kicker with a matchup against a defense that has allowed the 2nd fewest fantasy points to kickers.

Player Expected Output FGM FGA XPM 3 3 2

Start Will Reichard vs Colts Reichard got the Vikings on the board early in the first quarter on a 40-yard field goal before connecting on kicks from 54 and 55 yards in the second and fourth quarter, respectively. Reichard has made at least three field goals in each of his last four games and is 15-for-15 on field-goal tries through five games, which is second-best in the NFL behind Spencer Shrader (16-for-16). Reichard is also one of five kickers who have made at least five field goals from 50-plus yards. The Vikings will be on a bye for Week 6 before welcoming in the Colts for Week 7 on Sunday, Oct. 25.

Player Expected Output FGM FGA XPM 3 3 2

Rewards...

BRANDON AUBREY vs Eagles
-  In a game where the Cowboys fell into a hole early and turned the ball over three times in opposing territory, Aubrey was mostly a spectator, failing to make at least one field goal in a game for the first time since Week 1 against the Giants. Dallas' offense will have better days than it did Sunday, and one of those could come in Week 7 against a Philadelphia defense that has looked poor at times this season.

CHRIS BOSWELL vs Saints
-  Boswell converted multiple field goals for the second week in a row and the fourth time overall in 2026. The kicker pulled his first field-goal attempt of the day wide left from 48 yards out in the first quarter, but he responded by adding makes from 52, 39 and 20 yards before the end of regulation. Boswell has now gone 13-for-17 on field-goal tries, including 4-for-6 from 50-plus yards, while making all 12 of his PATs over the team's first six contests this year.

KA'IMI FAIRBAIRN vs Giants
-  Fairbairn hit a 49-yard field goal dead center between the uprights as time expired to win the Texans their second game of the 2026 season, and he was also perfect otherwise, improving on what was already a good start to the season. He looks as accurate as ever, and Houston's offense has been quite effective of late, averaging 30 points scored over its last three contests. He projects as a very good fantasy option for Week 7, as he'll be kicking indoors in a matchup versus the Giants, even though New York has given up the 4th fewest fantasy points to kickers.

MATT GAY vs Rams
- Gay had a strong outing despite the loss, as he was perfect kicking the ball, although all of his kicks came from close range, with his longest being 35 yards out. The 32-year-old has gotten off to a strong start this season, converting 14 of his 15 field-goal attempts and all 14 extra-point tries across his first six outings.

Sit Green Bay Packers vs Lions The Packers have an opportunistic defense, but they face a Lions offense that has allowed the fewest fantasy points to D/STs and ranks 1st in scoring ppg.

Player Expected Output Sacks Interceptions Fumble Recoveries 2 0 0

Sit New England Patriots vs Bears The Patriots defense has rebounded and ranks 9th in scoring, but the Bears offense is pretty good in good weather with Caleb Williams.

Player Expected Output Sacks Interceptions Fumble Recoveries 2 0 0

Risks...

Atlanta Falcons vs 49ers
- The 49ers have allowed the 2nd fewest fantasy points to D/STs.

Detroit Lions vs Packers
-  The Lions issues on efense are well ocumented. Those aren't typos, the Lions just have no D.

Philadelphia Eagles vs Cowboys
- The Eagles fantasy defense ranks 29th in fantasy D/ST scoring. They are a far cry from the last few years.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Panthers
- The Panthers have allowed the 6th fewest fantasy points to D/STs.

Start Denver Broncos vs Cardinals The Broncos fantasy D/ST ranks 3rd in PPG, so this is a good matchup against a Cardinals offense that is middling and without their 1st-round rookie RB.

Player Expected Output Sacks Interceptions Fumble Recoveries 5 1 1

Start Minnesota Vikings vs Colts The Vikings boast the #1 fantasy D/ST and face a Colts offense that has given up the 8th most points to fantasy D/STs.

Player Expected Output Sacks Interceptions Fumble Recoveries 5 1 1

Rewards...

Carolina Panthers vs Buccaneers
- The Panthers face a Tampa Bay offense that has allowed the 2nd most fantasy points to D/STs. So, while their defense hasn't been lights out as they rank in the middle of the pack in ppg, they should be a nice bargain play this week.

Cleveland Browns vs Titans
- The Browns have a nice matchup against the struggling Titans offense.

Houston Texans vs Giants
- The Texans should look good against the Giants this week as New York has allowed the 7th most fantasy points to D/STs.

New York Jets vs Dolphins
- The Jets should have a nice matchup against a Dolphins offense that has struggled to the tune of allowing the 5th most fantasy points to D/STs.

Pittsburgh Steelers vs Saints
- Pittsburgh's D is pretty solid, ranking 4th in fantasy D/ST scoring and faces a Saints offense that has allowed the 12th most fantasy points to D/STs.

San Francisco 49ers vs Falcons
- The 49ers face a Falcons offense that has allowed the 3rd most fantasy points to D/STs. This is a good matchup for the 8th ranked 49ers fantasy D/ST.

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