Buffalo’s Monday night loss to Atlanta exposed a stalled offense and a defense that steadied only late. Across three drives after the 21-14 deficit, the Bills managed 39 yards on 14 plays, including a costly end-around miscue on third-and-1 that led to a punt. McDermott and Brady voiced frustration, signaling a need for simpler, more reliable play-calling. The bye week comes at the right time for Josh Allen and company to regroup before a Week 7 bye and a Week 8 date with Carolina.

Dowdle exploded for 34 touches, 239 total yards, and 1 TD for 33.9 PPR points in Week 6, fueling Carolina’s two-game win streak with a revenge win over Dallas. Dobbins limped to 4.0 PPR in a London clash, while Maye’s breakout has fantasy managers chasing a QB1 floor (QB4 pace, 21.0 PPG). Pickens thrived without Lamb, Diggs cooled despite flexibility, and Stafford fell short as the Rams stumble. Hubbard’s looming return hints at a messy Carolina backfield, tempering Dowdle’s hold.

Maye’s surge, Dowdle’s workload, and the evolving backfield dynamics in Carolina shape Week 7 moves. Meanwhile, pick-and-roll targets shift across the Cowboys, Patriots, and Rams, with caution advised on schedule-heavy risk and potential regression as rosters adapt. The season’s mid-point brings clearer value signals, but volatility remains high in backfields and pass-heavy offenses.

Fantasy managers should watch Hubbard’s timeline, Maye’s weekly matchup strength, and Pickens’ target share post-Lamb. The week also flags a few under-the-radar sleepers and risk-reward plays in a landscape where one big game can redefine a lineup’s upside.