Overreaction Monday surveys a damper-free NFL week: Herbert’s Chargers stage a legendary comeback against Miami with Johnson and Dicker leading the finish, while Tua’s late drive stirs locker-room chatter about leadership. Baker Mayfield’s heater in Tampa fuels MVP chatter, and Indiana’s stunning win at Oregon redefines a program’s trajectory. Colts sit 5-1, and trade-speculation, MVP talk, and elite quarterback play color fantasy angles for the weeks ahead.

Chiefs offense back: Mahomes in MVP form, Rashee Rice returning, fueling a 30-7 win over Detroit and signaling a surge in KC’s explosive attack. Fantasy managers should buy back into the KC pass game with Rice buzzing and Kelce reclaiming top-tier target share.

Baker Mayfield lifts Tampa Bay with elevated play and proven leadership, while Indy sits at 5-1 with Jonathan Taylor driving the ground game. Seattle’s Jackson Smith-Nijigba is emerging, Drake Maye shines for the Patriots, and Daniel Jones’s Giants show resilience. Week 6 reinforces findings: chase hot offenses and stay nimble with depth plays.

Defensive stars like Miles Garrett and TJ Watt anchor elite games, and coaching questions in Miami and for the Jets add midseason intrigue. The week points to Week 7 as a proving ground for adjustments, depth, and the next wave of fantasy breakouts.

Week 6 delivered a flood of breakout performances and consequential injuries that will shape the rest of the fantasy season. Derrick Henry reasserted his floor with heavy rushing volume, Devin A-Chan exploded for over 120 yards and two scores, and Jackson Smith & Jigba erupted for 162 yards and a score, signaling a legitimate breakout. Puka Nakua’s status looms as a key waiver decision after an ankle issue, while Brian Thomas Jr. and George Pickens delivered prime-time-like showings that bolstered their staying power. Dak Prescott and the Dallas offense surged, with CD Lamb set to return soon, while Jonathan Taylor, Travis Etienne, and Baker Mayfield also left clear narratives for managers to chase in Week 7.

Colts win behind a versatile, identity-driven attack led by Jonathan Taylor and the multi-role Tyler Warren, who lines up as back, receiver and true tight end. Warren’s usage signals a stable floor for Colts’ fantasy managers, with Pitman and Downs providing reliable targets as Harrison Jr. leaves the game with an injury. In Arizona, Bam Knight and Michael Carter split carries in a backfield that remains a blender, while Trey McBride continues to command a solid target share and Kyler Murray’s connection to the offense remains a focal point.

Arizona’s offense leans on McBride as a reliable middle of the pack option, and the backfield’s split raises risk for streaming RBs. The upcoming matchup against Green Bay shapes the weekly outlook, with Warren’s high-usage profile and the Colts’ plan to lean on a run-first identity offering a clear path to fantasy relevance in tight-end premium formats. Injury notes and late-game shifts add volatility, but the core pieces stay actionable for managers chasing depth and upside.