Chiefs hold No. 1 as penalties questions swirl; Baker Mayfield’s MVP chatter fuels Tampa Bay’s 5–1 run and Seattle’s 4–2 push remains playoff-adjacent. Colts’ scoring pace through six weeks sets a high fantasy bar, while Detroit’s slip adds a narrative about officiating and big plays. Jordan Love and the Packers are rising in MVP talk, Jared Verse powers a Rams defense that settled a tough win, and Bijan Robinson anchors Atlanta’s breakout run.

Beyond the top tier, the week emphasizes coaching wrinkles, passer efficiency, and multi-path fantasy scoring as late-season momentum builds. Kyler Murray’s health, Carson Wentz’s potential revenge arc, and the ongoing drama around Cowboys fixes under Rex Ryan and Brian Schottenheimer add narrative depth for rosters. Target efficient passers, versatile backs, and teams with favorable schedules as byes tighten the window.

Bottom line for fantasy managers: chase ceilings, monitor defensive tendencies, and map the rest of the season around offenses that can produce multiple avenues to score without relying on a single playmaker.

Week 7 waiver moves center on trimming dead weight and prioritizing hot backfields, with focus on the Chargers’ reshuffle (Vidal over Haskins, Hampton IR) and the shrinking upside in Ridley and Jennings due to offense and injuries. Juwan Johnson’s target share has cratered with Taysom Hill and Moreau returning. Jakobi Meyers looms as a hold for a potential Raiders move; Kyler Murray’s rushing floor keeps him in play despite injuries. Rookies like Travis Hunter offer long-term stash potential after the Week 9 bye.

Bottom line: cut Ridley and Jennings if you’re thin, hold Meyers for a likely trade, and lean into the Chargers’ backfield volatility for immediate value, while keeping Murray’s floor in mind. Week 7 is about opportunistic adds and surgical drops, not big swings—target clear paths to touches and improved offenses.

Indy enters the trade deadline with roughly $6 million in cap space and a win-now roster, aiming to upgrade cornerback depth, add pass rush, and secure veteran quarterback insurance. Potential targets range from Bradley Chubb and Arden Key to Zaven Collins, Breece Hall, Jaelan Phillips, and Case Keenum, each offering a different path to immediate impact and future flexibility.

While Ballard has rarely swung deadline trades, the Colts’ position atop the AFC and a roster built for now could push for decisive moves that strengthen the defense and depth behind Jonathan Taylor and Anthony Richardson, keeping playoff hopes alive as the stretch run approaches.