Jaxon Smith-Njigba exploded for eight catches, 162 yards, and a TD, anchoring Seattle's offense and transforming it into a dangerous vertical threat on Sundays. He became the engine of the attack, forcing defenses to pick their poison and opening room for other playmakers.

Leading the NFL in receiving yards and averaging 16.6 yards per catch, he pairs with Darnold's revived deep-ball rhythm and Clint Kubiak's balanced approach to lift Seattle to a 4-2 start atop the NFC West. If this level holds, he becomes a top fantasy asset and a league-wide breakout story.

Seattle's defense overwhelmed Jacksonville 20–12, piling up seven sacks and smothering the Jaguars' ground game. The front four dominated the line, collapsing pockets and forcing Trevor Lawrence into constant hurry. A patchwork secondary held firm as depth players stepped in, keeping Seattle on a championship trajectory through early October.

If Devin Witherspoon and Julian Love return healthy, this unit could push toward NFC elite. The blueprint—hybrid fronts, relentless pressure, disciplined gaps—has taken hold, and Seattle's ceiling is rising fast with a resilient, balanced overall team identity.

Las Vegas snapped a skid with a 20-10 win over Tennessee, setting up a brutal stretch that starts with Kansas City. The Raiders enter Week 7 as big underdogs (about 11.5 points) but can lean on a season-high pressure rate that yielded six sacks of Cam Ward and a defense that kept Titans in check. Offense remains a concern, with a quiet running game (2.1 ypc) and a conservative passing approach, yet Carlson’s 50-yard kick and strong special teams kept Vegas afloat. Brock Bowers’ knee status is murky, while Maxx Crosby continues to anchor the defense. The next test is the Chiefs, followed by Jaguars, Broncos and beyond.

Kansas City has started to regain form after early losses, riding a dominant run of appearances in the top title games and a 30-17 win over Detroit. If Vegas can sustain the pressure up front and clean up his decision-making, there’s a path to keep this game close. For fantasy, focus on the Raiders’ pass rush and Carlson’s leg as buy-low options, and monitor Bowers’ status for potential breakout usage if healthy. The upcoming slate will demand a mix of opportunistic play and cautious optimism from Raiders supporters.

In a season defined by unpredictable outcomes, this week’s matchup could hinge on Vegas’ defensive flash and the Chiefs’ ability to protect Mahomes against a sharpened edge rush. The Raiders’ ability to sustain pressure, paired with a more composed game plan from Geno Smith’s counterparts in the Chiefs’ offense, will determine whether Vegas can steal a win or slip further behind in the AFC West.