Tua Tagovailoa’s postgame remarks about leadership sparked a firestorm, with critics saying he aired locker-room issues and questioned attendance, casting doubt on Miami’s accountability. The Dolphins’ image took a hit as they chase a turnaround after a rough 1-5 start.

Mike McDaniel defended the approach as direct leadership, while ex-players urged problems be handled in-house. The debate touches fantasy angles on Tua’s ceiling and turnover risk as Miami navigates a pivotal stretch and tries to fix its culture.

Las Vegas leaned on play-action to edge Tennessee, but the win exposes a stubborn flaw: the offensive line remains a bottleneck that limits Jeanty and the run game. Mayer surfaced as a timely zone target, helping the quarterback unlock efficient drives. The victory ends a four-game skid and provides a blueprint: rhythm and design can carry the offense even with blocking struggles, though improvements up front are essential for sustained fantasy upside.

For fantasy managers, Mayer’s growing role and Jeanty’s potential volatility loom large. The Titans’ front is formidable, so future success hinges on continued play-action reliance and Mayer’s red-zone involvement. Monitor the line’s health and how often design leverage creates soft spots in coverage.

Quentin Lake finally tucks away the drought, snaring his first career interception in game 46 after 45 games and 25 starts, a moment he calls a weight lifted and a belief realized. The pick came off a play the Rams had prepared for, underscoring Lake’s trust in film study and practice instincts. Nate Landman praises Lake as the defensive conductor who can toggle between safety and nickel, wiring the front seven for unpredictable looks.

Lake’s breakout aligns with a Rams defense intent on smarter communication and pressure with lanes opening for linebackers and safeties alike. The moment could ripple into fantasy angles for Rams DBs and elevate Lake’s IDP stock as the unit leans into creative schemes that force turnovers and dominate field position.

Kimani Vidal surged to the top of Week 7 waiver priorities after stepping in for Omarion Hampton, posting a 70% snap share, 18 carries for 124 yards, and a receiving TD in Week 6. With Hampton out for multiple games, Vidal projects as a solid RB2/RB3 in many leagues as the Chargers lean on him in a reshaped backfield.

Meanwhile Tyjae Spears, Bam Knight, and Kendre Miller all delivered clear rostering upside with expanded roles in Week 6: Spears led Tennessee's backfield in touches, while Knight and Miller showed upside in Arizona and New Orleans’ offenses, respectively. Kyle Monangai and Kenneth Gainwell offered promising depth in Chicago and Pittsburgh, with Jaydon Blue and Sean Tucker presenting longer-term stash possibilities for depth charts shaken by injuries and byes. A broad set of handcuff and secondary options—Monangai, Monangai, Lloyd, Allgeier, Gordon II, Robinson, Corum and Davis—give fantasy managers a layered waiver plan for Week 7.

Week 7 bye weeks hit Buffalo and Baltimore, squeezing rosters further. The article emphasizes targeting breakout pass-catching and goal-line back options, balancing upside against opportunity, and using tools like Who Should I Pickup to compare several players. The overarching theme: injuries and workload shifts have created new value across multiple backfields, making a precise, matchup-aware waiver strategy essential for Week 7.