Dallas's defense is under siege as Week 7 approaches, the run game lurched to 1.6 ypc, and questions swirl about belief in a scheme that isn’t delivering. Schottenheimer stresses fundamentals and quicker in-game communication, while Trevon Diggs calls for a clear identity. Carolina exposed zone vulnerabilities in a recent loss, and Dallas now faces Washington, a Denver road trip, and Kyler Murray coming to AT&T Stadium, all amid draft-talk and mounting fan frustration.

Two first-round picks loom, and the clock is ticking on whether Dallas can regain its footing. If consistency comes from execution rather than wholesale changes, the defense could stabilize; if not, questions will sharpen about personnel, coaching direction, and playoff odds. Fantasy managers should watch scheme tweaks, target opportunities against zone, and any uptick in the Cowboys’ run defense and playmaking.

Luke McCaffrey is Christian McCaffrey’s younger brother and Ed McCaffrey’s son. A 2024 third-round pick by Washington, he’s emerged as the Commanders’ top kick-returner in 2025 and has 7 catches for 146 yards and 2 touchdowns through five games. Christian leads the family with a heavy workload for the 49ers, totaling 780 yards from scrimmage, while Luke’s path from Nebraska quarterback to Rice wide receiver highlights a versatile fantasy upside. The brothers have yet to meet in an NFL game, and Washington vs. San Francisco hasn’t occurred in 2024–25.

Garrett Wilson's knee hyperextension will sideline him for several weeks, a major blow to the Jets' fantasy outlook as they sit 0-6 after Week 6’s loss to Denver. The offense looked inept, and Wilson's visible frustration with Aaron Glenn during the game underscored leadership strain on a struggling unit.

MRI confirmed the multi-week absence, forcing fantasy managers to pivot to the Jets' supporting cast and reshuffle projected passing volume. With Wilson out, value shifts to other Jets pass-catchers and perhaps the backfield, making this a critical week-to-week pivot for redraft and dynasty managers alike.

Mike McCoy was named interim head coach of the Tennessee Titans after Brian Callahan was fired, placing a seasoned offensive mind in Nashville as the team searches for stability. His prior work with Philip Rivers in San Diego and a Tebow-led offense in Denver offer a blueprint for a Titans attack that is adjusting to roster changes and a young quarterback in Cam Ward.

Ward’s rookie season has had its bumps, but McCoy’s track record suggests there could be a path to improved efficiency and added scoring opportunities if Ward settles into a confident rhythm and the Titans lean into a balanced, schemed approach. The Chargers-era context provides a reference point for potential offensive bounce as Tennessee navigates the rest of the year.