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.

The Jaguars rode an early-season surge, but Week 6 injuries up front and at tight end upended their offense. Travon Walker returned from wrist surgery but was limited, and center Robert Hainsey’s hamstring KO left Trevor Lawrence under siege for a season-high seven sacks. Brenton Strange’s IR absence removes a key blocker and target, limiting Jacksonville’s run game to 59 yards on 19 carries. Strange won’t be back until mid-November vs the Chargers, reshaping fantasy lines until then.

Expect Jacksonville to lean on Etienne and Lawrence, with more two-tear formations and quick throws as they bridge the gap. Strange’s return window around Week 11 could re-energize the offense and stabilize both protection and targets, making the TE1 a potential fantasy catalyst once he’s back.