Week 6 produced a fantasy-flavored reel: Aaron Rodgers stitched together three big-time throws in the Steelers’ win over Cleveland, signaling a rising rhythm in Pittsburgh. Sam Darnold and Jaxon Smith-Njigba connected on a top-graded deep ball for Seattle, highlighting a blossoming Seahawks pairing. Lukas Van Ness unleashed a breakout edge rush, while Tristan Wirfs keyed a pair of Buccaneers rushing touchdowns through clean blocks. The run of standout plays feeds fantasy narratives and in-season tools from PFF+.

Week 7 kicks off with Pittsburgh at Cincinnati on Thursday Night Football, followed by London’s Rams vs. Jaguars and the Colts at Chargers. Bills and Ravens are on bye. The odds table shows a mix of sizable favorites and close picks, including Steelers -5.5 at CIN, Rams -3.5 over JAX, and Chiefs as heavy favorites. Several matchups churn high-scoring potential while others hinge on defensive play and game script. Rosters should heed byes and travel effects as the slate unfolds.

Key Week 7 themes: spread-driven fantasy value in shootouts (TB vs DET, PHI vs MIN, ATL vs SF), streaming defenses in favorable matchups, and careful lineup construction around late-window games (IND-LAC, WSH-DAL). Monitor injury updates and weather, especially for London and prime time games, to capitalize on mismatches and avoid landmines.

The Week 7 NFL Power Rankings pivot on Baker Mayfield’s MVP-like surge for the Buccaneers as Tampa Bay stacks the league’s best record amid a season of injuries and turnover. The Jets stumble under Justin Fields’ passing struggles, while Denver and Seattle trend toward legitimacy under Payton and Macdonald. Midseason clarity arrives as teams like the Chargers, Colts, and Eagles show flashes, with injuries and strategic moves shaping the playoff picture and fantasy odds.

Baker’s hot run, Browns’ grit, and a shifting AFC West keep fantasy managers watching every late-quarter spark. With bye weeks and looming schedules, this ranking landscape highlights which backfields and playmakers offer upside, which defenses to chase, and which teams may surprise or disappoint down the stretch.