Week 6 delivered a flood of fantasy stars and a slate of disappointments, with Rico Dowdle and De'Von Achane exploding for massive points as backfield injuries reshaped depth charts. Cam Skattebo rose in Giants’ backfield, while Jaxon Smith-Njigba and George Pickens delivered big-week floor-raisers, and Josh Jacobs continued his goal-line supremacy for a high-end RB1 outlook. On the injury front, Emeka Egbuka, Marvin Harrison Jr., and Puka Nacua highlighted Week 7 questions, while several veterans (Njoku, Nacua, Evans, Godwin) loom as important Week 7 pivots.

In the Week 6 losers, Justin Fields struggled for the Jets in London, Saquon Barkley was stifled by a tough defense, and Matthew Stafford and Davante Adams underperformed as Puka Nacua’s absence reshaped the Rams’ aerial attack. The NFL’s Week 7 slate looks primed for a rebound bounce with several players carrying heightened ownership and risk-reward profiles, underscoring the need for agile lineup moves.

Overall, managers should monitor backfield shifts (Dowdle’s role vs Jets), injury timelines (Nacua, Harrison Jr., Egbuka), and the rising pass-game producers (Smith-Njigba, Pickens, Thomas). The Week 7 landscape rewards players with clear paths to volume and favorable matchups, while pivoting away from those facing crowded backfields or uncertain health.

De'Von Achane ripped off Week 6 with 128 rushing yards, two rushing touchdowns, and 150 total yards on 16 carries and four receptions, including a 49-yard score to start the scoring. Miami fell 29-27 to the Chargers, but Achane’s explosive speed and receiving ability kept the Dolphins afloat late and showcased him as the offense’s consistent spark despite the season’s rough start.

Miami’s 1-5 start clouds the broader outlook, yet Achane has averaged five yards per carry in four of six games, elevating him to a core fantasy-prospect role for 2025. His ability to deliver big plays and steady production makes him a high-floor, high-ceiling asset as the team bets on him to drive the offense going forward.