The Cincinnati Bengals lean on Barrett Carter as their new lead linebacker, docking Logan Wilson to a reserve role. Carter’s green-dot duties signal a true IDP chance if the role sticks, making him a top waiver target this week.

In Pittsburgh, Alex Highsmith’s return nudged Nick Herbig into a more prominent edge role, with Herbig flashing in a favorable matchup as the Steelers leaned on young pass rush talent.

The waiver landscape is active: Ventrell Miller, Drake Thomas, Tatum Bethune, Kyle Dugger, and Jermaine Johnson sit as real streaming options in deeper formats depending on roles and injuries.

Budd a Baker’s steady usage keeps him relevant for IDP managers, even as overall tackle totals lag. Context around the Cardinals and Ravens further shapes Week 7 expectations for next-man-up opportunities.

The Bengals benching pattern continues as Jake Browning is pulled for Joe Flacco and Logan Wilson sits for two rookies, with immediate upside after a rough start. The move signals a broader test of the depth chart as the season progresses and Burrow’s status remains uncertain.

Cincinnati benched Logan Wilson in Week 6 vs. Green Bay, signaling a speed-first shift under new coordinator Al Golden. Rookies Demetrius Knight and Barrett Carter handled more base- defense snaps as Wilson played fewer, hinting at a broader LB rotation and potential future changes with Germaine Pratt already out. Coach Zac Taylor framed the move as Carter’s quickness over Wilson’s form, raising questions about Wilson’s role and the defense’s direction for fantasy rosters going forward.