Denver sits at 4-2 entering Week 7, its best mark since 2016 and a strong sign that a postseason berth is within reach in a crowded AFC. A key factor is the head-to-head tiebreaker over the Los Angeles Chargers, which currently keeps them ahead in the division race despite the Chargers also sitting at 4-2. The Chiefs and Raiders trail, with Kansas City at 3-3 and Las Vegas 2-4, while a seven-team playoff field looms: four division winners plus three wild cards. If the season ended now, Denver would be the No. 7 seed. Up next: a home date with the New York Giants in Week 7.

Across the conference, Indianapolis (5-1), Pittsburgh (4-1), the Chargers, New England (4-2), Jacksonville (4-2), Buffalo (4-2), and Denver (4-2) sit in the mix. Kansas City is currently the No. 8 seed, still capable of climbing into the playoff picture either as a division winner or a wild card. Week 7’s matchup slate and late-season calendars will determine whether Denver can sustain momentum toward January football.

Chiefs hold No. 1 as penalties questions swirl; Baker Mayfield’s MVP chatter fuels Tampa Bay’s 5–1 run and Seattle’s 4–2 push remains playoff-adjacent. Colts’ scoring pace through six weeks sets a high fantasy bar, while Detroit’s slip adds a narrative about officiating and big plays. Jordan Love and the Packers are rising in MVP talk, Jared Verse powers a Rams defense that settled a tough win, and Bijan Robinson anchors Atlanta’s breakout run.

Beyond the top tier, the week emphasizes coaching wrinkles, passer efficiency, and multi-path fantasy scoring as late-season momentum builds. Kyler Murray’s health, Carson Wentz’s potential revenge arc, and the ongoing drama around Cowboys fixes under Rex Ryan and Brian Schottenheimer add narrative depth for rosters. Target efficient passers, versatile backs, and teams with favorable schedules as byes tighten the window.

Bottom line for fantasy managers: chase ceilings, monitor defensive tendencies, and map the rest of the season around offenses that can produce multiple avenues to score without relying on a single playmaker.

Jonathan Taylor climbed to fourth in rushing, overtaking Jahmyr Gibbs and sharpening his rest-of-season fantasy appeal as Indy’s schedule softens. Ja’Marr Chase remains a top-three receiver, turning a big day into continued confidence with 10 receptions, 94 yards, and a TD while Cincinnati’s aerial attack faced Joe Flacco. Cincinnati’s remaining schedule favors the passing game, boosting Chase’s upside and the Bengals’ fantasy equity. Use rest-of-season rankings to decide adds, drops, and trades to maximize your championship odds.