Vidal's Week 6 breakout in Los Angeles reshapes the waiver landscape, as the Chargers leaned on him for a 70% snap share and 124 rushing yards after an injury to Omarion Hampton. Spears in Tennessee followed with a clear uptick, while Arizona's backfield saw Knight and Carter split duties with Knight producing the higher ceiling. New Orleans' Kendre Miller grabbed opportunities with Kamara inked in, and Tre Tucker in Las Vegas emerged as a reliable weekly target. Across WR, TE and QB, a handful of veterans and rookies stepped up, creating clear Week 7 targets for fantasy rosters.

Trey Tucker and Bourne offer fluctuating but real upside in deeper formats, Downs and Pierce present solid floor upside in Indy and Green Bay, and Engram, Fannin Jr. plus Theo Johnson give tight-end sleepers with potential. On the QB side, Darnold, Dart and McCarthy provide compelling streamer options with favorable Week 7 matchups, while Wentz lurks as a potential season-long catalyst if the Vikings pivot back to him.

DJ Moore left Week 6 with an arm issue but returned to the Bears’ game, and the latest updates keep Moore’s Week 7 status in limbo. Fantasy managers should monitor practice reports and Denver’s injury tracker for clarification on Moore’s role and target share if he’s limited.

Meanwhile, Brock Bowers’ Week 7 status for the Raiders, Chris Godwin’s injury chatter, and CeeDee Lamb’s Week 7 return are all hot fantasy topics. Za'Darius Smith’s Eagles situation and Browns QB depth, plus Joe Flacco trade chatter, add depth-and-value considerations as rosters tighten for playoff pushes.

Mayer's return re-energizes the Raiders’ offense and stabilizes a unit hit by injuries, lifting both the passing game and special teams. His impact, paired with a healthier two-tight-end look, reshapes Chip Kelly’s play-calling and gives Geno Smith a trusted safety valve as Las Vegas eyes a Week 6 clash with Tennessee. The squad’s depth at tackle and the presence of Mayer and Bowers anchor a clearer path to offensive efficiency and fantasy upside.

Coaches and players praised Mayer for his big game and leadership on special teams, underscoring how his absence muted the attack during the previous four games. With Miller, Mayer, Bowers, and Powers-Johnson back, the Raiders’ configuration could tilt toward more balanced, explosive outputs, especially in high-leverage fantasy matchups against the Titans.