Buffalo drops a home MNF to Atlanta, and Chicago claws past Washington, reshaping Week 6 and the playoff outlook. Bills lose control of the AFC East edge as New England rises, while the NFC South tightens with multiple .500 squads. Fantasy fallout centers on Bijan Robinson’s monster day, Josh Allen’s lingering pressure, Daniels’ resilience, and the Bears’ newfound momentum.

Bijan’s 238 yards from scrimmage catapults Atlanta’s offense, and Seattle-style belief grows that the Falcons can sustain it with Penix under center. Washington’s offense battles but stumbles late, while Buffalo’s pass-catch corps and James Cook remain focal points for fantasy rosters. Bears’ rally signals a potential turn, but the season remains a week-to-week chess match for fantasy managers.

Key takeaways for fantasy: chase Bijan’s workload and Falcons’ rushing volume; don’t overreact to one tough loss for Buffalo—persistence and line play matter. Daniels’ volatility is real but so is his drive, and Bears’ surge could unlock Swift’s late-game ceiling. Adapt rosters to leverage these emerging narratives as the season unfolds.

Daniels delivered a strong showing for Washington, but two costly plays decided the game as Chicago escaped with a 25-24 win. A red-zone interception to Deebo Samuel and a late, mis-handled handoff to Jacory Croskey-Merritt erased the momentum from Washington’s comeback. The Commanders rallied from a 13-0 hole to take a 24-16 lead, yet the turnover denied them a chance to ice it.

Daniels owned the mistakes and pledged to learn, emphasizing focus over conditions while highlighting leadership that kept Washington competitive. Fantasy managers should weigh the upside of a high-powered offense against the risk of critical errors in tough matchups, with Daniels remaining a realistic, weather-proof QB2 with upside in favorable games.

Deebo Samuel is slated to play Monday night despite a heel concern, and with Terry McLaurin sidelined, Samuel projects for a heavy target share in Washington. Fantasy managers should expect volume in a demanding matchup against Chicago, with Samuel operating as a focal point in the Commanders' aerial attack.

Across the league, Puka Nacua's ankle injury could sideline him, elevating look opportunities for Davante Adams, Tutu Atwell, and Jordan Whittington in Los Angeles. Emeka Egbuka’s hamstring adds to the turbulence in Tampa Bay's WR corps, suggesting a crowded field for Week 7 passes and potential shifts for other Buccaneers receivers.

chatter in Jets land hints at possible quarterback upheaval, though Fields' status remains under debate and could affect Week 7 plans against the Panthers. In the immediate ripple, Rams pass catchers and Stafford have a clearer path to targets if Nacua misses time, while ARI—er Rams—are leaning on Higbee and other pass catchers to shoulder the load.