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.

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.

Week 7 fantasy waivers center on deeper-league targets across QB, RB, WR, and TE as injuries and byes reshuffle workloads. Jaxson Dart anchors the Giants as a dual-threat floor play, while Joe Flacco offers veteran upside in Cincinnati. Tyjae Spears and Kimani Vidal appear as immediate backfield boosts; Sterling Shepard and Tez Johnson provide varied upside for the Buccaneers. Harold Fannin Jr. and AJ Barner emerge as tight end stashes, with Luther Burden III poised for a post-bye breakout in Chicago.

With Week 6 injuries and multiple byes, the emphasis is on 40% rostered or lower players who can immediate-impact weeks. The article outlines clear, high-upside stashes and provides actionable routes for rostering in deeper leagues, highlighting how volatile each role can be and where to pounce for Week 7 and beyond.