Turnovers decide Monday night as Washington falls 25-24 to Chicago on a last-second field goal.

Daniels was superb outside the turnovers, raising his accuracy and threat with his legs, but a red-zone interception and a late mishandled handoff doomed the drive and left the defense chasing a finish.

Washington's ground game failed to impose and the run defense capitulated in crunch time, while Kliff Kingsbury's pistol call near the end drew scrutiny as the team faced a final, decisive moment.

Week 7 IDP waiver wire targets spotlight a mix of high‑probability producers and opportunistic upside players. Key linebackers like Cedric Gray continue to soak up snaps for Tennessee, while Pete Werner and Luke Gifford push into stronger tackle floors with steady playing time. On the edge, James Houston IV and Uchenna Nwosu carry strong sack upside, complemented by Milton Williams and Vita Vea who offer steady pressure and DT1/DL1 appeal in deeper leagues. In the secondary, Quentin Lake, Andrew Mukuba Sr., Mike Sainristil, and Eric Murray provide tackle-heavy floors or occasional big plays, alongside Nate Landman’s 17‑tackle Week 6 surge for Los Angeles. Look for Week 7 matchups to amplify these roles, especially in leagues that reward bulk tackles and big plays over pure sack counts.

Expect continued opportunities for the Rams’ linebackers and the Saints’ Werner, as well as the 49ers’ Luke Gifford stepping into near‑every‑snap duties behind the injured star, with Dee Winters offering a shaky but intriguing depth option. Cowboys pass rushers James Houston IV and the surrounding DL pellets are worth monitoring as Dallas leans on pass rush to generate pressure. Across the league, the Patriots’ Marcus Jones and Milestones like Landman’s recent tackle spree create a broader pool of weekly streaming candidates, particularly in leagues that emphasize idp versatility and snap-heavy roles.

Jer'Zhan Newton jumped off the page in Washington's Week 5 win, lifting a defense that struggled in Week 4. A chase down on a Chargers reverse and a late-ball deflection that set up Sainristil's interception reshaped momentum. Newton's energy and timing signal a potential breakout arc beyond a single game.

Through five games, Newton has eight tackles (six solo), one sack, one pass defensed and two stuffs, hinting at a longer-term influence on Washington's front. With the offense finding footing behind a rookie-ground-game plan, the defense's uptick could anchor fantasy rosters and real-game outcomes alike.

As Jayden Daniels returned and Washington leaned into a rugged, opportunistic defense, Newton's relentless motor offered a blueprint for how the unit can sustain pressure and elevate the entire team going forward.

TOTW5 honors Rico Dowdle of the Panthers and Jeffery Simmons of the Titans with 90 OVR Limited Edition cards after standout Week 4 performances. Dowdle ripped for 206 yards and 9.0 yards per carry, fueling Carolina to a comeback win against Miami. Simmons tallied eight tackles and 1.5 sacks as Tennessee edged Arizona, anchoring a stout front in a one-score victory.

The remaining TOTW5 roster features Kool-Aid McKinstry, Sam Darnold, Jalen Pitre, Zaire Franklin and others at 84-89 OVR. Fantasy managers should note breakout potential across DBs, QBs, linebackers and receivers, with matchup-driven streaming opportunities as the season unfolds.