Rashee Rice's Week 7 return fuels Chiefs-heavy fantasy chatter as Smitty notes Mahomes' sustained velocity and Rice's place across leagues. Jahmyr Gibbs sits at the center of Detroit's backfield plan, with Montgomery both looming and tempering the ceiling. The conversation dodges panic while emphasizing buy-low nuance, mid-season monsters, and diversification for playoff runs.

Across the board, the focus tightens on big-name receivers—London, Adams, Nico Collins—and the ongoing hunt for value in trades to juice rosters. The takeaway: ride the wave with pragmatic aggression, target the right matchups, and stay nimble through the fantasy stretch run.

Jets fall to 0-6 after a 13-11 loss to Denver, posting 82 yards and -10 net passing with nine sacks. Justin Fields’ worst passing game fuels questions about his future, while Garrett Wilson’s knee injury leaves the offense thinner as Carolina looms. The conversation shifts to whether Tyrod Taylor should be the bridge, and to a broader trade and draft reset—Bree Hall, Jermaine Johnson, and Quinnen Williams among the assets talked about. Fantasy angles hinge on who steps up next.

Denver’s offense under Payton shows patience but lacks a consistent, explosive rhythm. Bo Nix plays with mobility and a low-sack profile, yet the passing game is stalling outside Sutton and Mims, while the run game and line struggle to sustain drive efficiency. Payton’s aggressive toolkit is there, but the supporting cast hasn’t unlocked the big plays or smooth ball placement to turn shootouts into wins.

In Jacksonville, Trevor Lawrence’s ceiling sits behind a patchwork line and a schematic approach that leans on shot plays more than sustained drives. The Jaguars’ passing game looks more functional when the protection holds and the attack targets the middle of the field, though balance remains elusive. The bye week and London trip loom as reset points to reclaim a more complete, higher-ceiling offense.