Week 7 fantasy cut list highlights key droppable players as injuries and byes reshape rosters. Hassan Haskins and Emari Demercado sit among the top drops after backfield shifts, with several other backs and a handful of wideouts on the brink. Experts flag Njoku and Godwin for injury-driven risk, while Ridley’s absence could push others into more targets. Waiver-wired depth remains crucial as managers chase streaming defenses and plug-in plays for the stretch run.

On the defensive side, several defenses are listed as drops, while a few big-name holds remain stalwarts for deeper leagues. The piece leans into Week 7 matchups and the evolving pecking orders behind key injuries, offering a clear path to rebalancing rosters and maximizing upside through the waiver wire.

Week 7 turns the fantasy kicker position into a roller coaster. Pineiro in San Francisco shines as a top streamer with long-range legs and a favorable Atlanta matchup. Wil Lutz in Denver provides steady points, especially in the 35–50 yard range against the Giants. Fairbairn in Houston steps into a strong long-kick volume spot after the bye. McPherson, McManus, and several others carry risk due to offense stagnation or tricky venues, so be ready to chase distance and weekly volatility.

Key names to target and avoid: Pineiro and Lutz are solid anchors, Fairbairn brings upside, McPherson sits in effectively bench territory until Cincinnati’s offense stabilizes, and Karty faces London wind and Rams protection concerns. The waiver pool is thin, so prioritize kickers with leg strength, clear volume, and road-friendly spots in Week 7.

Deebo Samuel is slated to play Monday night despite a heel concern, and with Terry McLaurin sidelined, Samuel projects for a heavy target share in Washington. Fantasy managers should expect volume in a demanding matchup against Chicago, with Samuel operating as a focal point in the Commanders' aerial attack.

Across the league, Puka Nacua's ankle injury could sideline him, elevating look opportunities for Davante Adams, Tutu Atwell, and Jordan Whittington in Los Angeles. Emeka Egbuka’s hamstring adds to the turbulence in Tampa Bay's WR corps, suggesting a crowded field for Week 7 passes and potential shifts for other Buccaneers receivers.

chatter in Jets land hints at possible quarterback upheaval, though Fields' status remains under debate and could affect Week 7 plans against the Panthers. In the immediate ripple, Rams pass catchers and Stafford have a clearer path to targets if Nacua misses time, while ARI—er Rams—are leaning on Higbee and other pass catchers to shoulder the load.