Buffalo, Jacksonville, the Chargers and Washington are on bye. Fill a starting need before bidding for a stash. Production includes all 93 completed games through Week 6; FAAB bands and candidate priorities are original MFT judgments.
Quarterbacks
QB priority 1 · Reviewed add
Suggested FAAB: 4–8% of original budget · Week 7 and role-dependent follow-up
Houston recent passing production and the Giants matchup make him a useful replacement for a bye-week quarterback. Recorded half-PPR points: W1 16.46, W2 17.02, W3 11.68, W4 23.08, W5 20.94, W6 22.98.
Main risk: Target share, game script and availability can change. Check your actual league and remaining budget. Historical production is not a forecast.
Report-week opponent: vs. NYG
ESPN via NFL.com (captured Oct 20): 44% rostered · checked on 2026-10-20 · Common waiver candidate
QB priority 2 · Reviewed add
Suggested FAAB: 3–7% of original budget · Week 7 and role-dependent follow-up
Rushing contributions can support a one-week quarterback start after Minnesota bye, without assuming a passing ceiling. Recorded half-PPR points: W1 -0.38, W3 10.42, W4 11.48, W5 18.26.
Main risk: Target share, game script and availability can change. Check your actual league and remaining budget. Historical production is not a forecast.
Report-week opponent: vs. IND
ESPN via NFL.com (captured Oct 20): 49% rostered · checked on 2026-10-20 · Common waiver candidate
Running backs
RB priority 1 · Reviewed add
Suggested FAAB: 6–12% of original budget · Week 7 and role-dependent follow-up
A recent rushing workload makes him a practical fill-in, but New Orleans can still divide goal-line and receiving opportunities. Recorded half-PPR points: W1 9.00, W3 2.90, W4 0.90, W5 9.00, W6 8.00. W6: 20 carries, 2 targets and 2 catches.
Main risk: Target share, game script and availability can change. Check your actual league and remaining budget. Historical production is not a forecast.
Report-week opponent: vs. PIT (neutral site)
ESPN via NFL.com (captured Oct 20): 33% rostered · checked on 2026-10-20 · Common waiver candidate
RB priority 2 · Reviewed add
Suggested FAAB: 4–10% of original budget · Week 7 and role-dependent follow-up
Philadelphia thin backfield can create useful touches, while offensive disruption makes efficiency and touchdowns uncertain. Recorded half-PPR points: W5 2.20, W6 13.00. W6: 12 carries, 5 targets and 4 catches.
Main risk: Target share, game script and availability can change. Check your actual league and remaining budget. Historical production is not a forecast.
Injury condition: October 20 CBS lists Saquon Barkley (Hamstring; Questionable); Will Shipley (Foot; Injured reserve). Recheck current participation and final status; the cited label is not a Week 7 ruling.
Report-week opponent: vs. DAL
ESPN via NFL.com (captured Oct 20): 56% rostered · checked on 2026-10-20 · Check if available
RB priority 3 · Reviewed add
Suggested FAAB: 3–7% of original budget · Week 7 and role-dependent follow-up
Receiving work can support a deeper-league fill-in if Cleveland backfield absences persist. Recorded half-PPR points: W2 0.30, W4 8.80, W5 0.00, W6 7.50. W6: 9 carries, 4 targets and 4 catches.
Main risk: Target share, game script and availability can change. Check your actual league and remaining budget. Historical production is not a forecast.
Injury condition: October 20 CBS lists Quinshon Judkins (Ankle; Questionable); Dylan Sampson (Knee; Injured reserve). Recheck current participation and final status; the cited label is not a Week 7 ruling.
Report-week opponent: at TEN
ESPN via NFL.com (captured Oct 20): 8% rostered · checked on 2026-10-20 · Widely available
Wide receivers
WR priority 1 · Reviewed add
Suggested FAAB: 16–25% of original budget · Week 7 and role-dependent follow-up
A concentrated Pittsburgh target tree gives his recent volume a clearer path to repeat than a touchdown-only breakout. Recorded half-PPR points: W2 5.50, W3 1.90, W4 2.10, W5 11.40, W6 20.20. W6: 0 carries, 12 targets and 11 catches.
Main risk: Target share, game script and availability can change. Check your actual league and remaining budget. Historical production is not a forecast.
Injury condition: October 20 CBS lists Roman Wilson (Finger; Injured reserve). Recheck current participation and final status; the cited label is not a Week 7 ruling.
Report-week opponent: at NO (neutral site)
ESPN via NFL.com (captured Oct 20): 44% rostered · checked on 2026-10-20 · Common waiver candidate
WR priority 2 · Reviewed add
Suggested FAAB: 8–14% of original budget · Week 7 and role-dependent follow-up
A run of substantial targets makes him a possession-based PPR option rather than a bet on an isolated long score. Recorded half-PPR points: W1 6.20, W2 1.00, W3 15.30, W5 7.00, W6 12.20. W6: 0 carries, 11 targets and 8 catches.
Main risk: Target share, game script and availability can change. Check your actual league and remaining budget. Historical production is not a forecast.
Injury condition: October 20 CBS lists Tyler Warren (Groin; Questionable). Recheck current participation and final status; the cited label is not a Week 7 ruling.
Report-week opponent: at MIN
ESPN via NFL.com (captured Oct 20): 39% rostered · checked on 2026-10-20 · Common waiver candidate
WR priority 3 · Reviewed add
Suggested FAAB: 4–8% of original budget · Week 7 and role-dependent follow-up
His return adds a secondary receiving option in Baltimore; quarterback and competing-receiver availability still shape the ceiling. Recorded half-PPR points: W1 1.60, W6 6.00. W6: 0 carries, 5 targets and 4 catches.
Main risk: Target share, game script and availability can change. Check your actual league and remaining budget. Historical production is not a forecast.
Injury condition: October 20 CBS lists Lamar Jackson (Ankle; Questionable); Rashod Bateman (Shoulder; Questionable). Recheck current participation and final status; the cited label is not a Week 7 ruling.
Report-week opponent: vs. CIN
ESPN via NFL.com (captured Oct 20): 10% rostered · checked on 2026-10-20 · Widely available
WR priority 4 · Reviewed add
Suggested FAAB: 2–5% of original budget · Week 7 and role-dependent follow-up
Repeated targets in Arizona give him a modest depth role, with limited evidence for an explosive weekly ceiling. Recorded half-PPR points: W1 11.50, W2 2.10, W3 3.20, W5 9.50, W6 7.20. W6: 0 carries, 8 targets and 5 catches.
Main risk: Target share, game script and availability can change. Check your actual league and remaining budget. Historical production is not a forecast.
Report-week opponent: vs. DEN
ESPN via NFL.com (captured Oct 20): 7% rostered · checked on 2026-10-20 · Widely available
WR priority 5 · Reviewed add
Suggested FAAB: 2–5% of original budget · Week 7 and role-dependent follow-up
Recent production earns a bench look, but a crowded Houston receiving group limits assumptions about his next target total. Recorded half-PPR points: W1 6.30, W2 4.90, W3 3.50, W4 10.40, W5 12.70, W6 18.70. W6: 0 carries, 4 targets and 4 catches.
Main risk: Target share, game script and availability can change. Check your actual league and remaining budget. Historical production is not a forecast.
Report-week opponent: vs. NYG
ESPN via NFL.com (captured Oct 20): 5% rostered · checked on 2026-10-20 · Widely available
Tight ends
TE priority 1 · Reviewed add
Suggested FAAB: 3–6% of original budget · Week 7 and role-dependent follow-up
A more productive New England passing game gives him a streaming route when an established tight end is unavailable. Recorded half-PPR points: W1 4.10, W2 5.50, W3 1.00, W4 8.70, W5 11.90, W6 12.80. W6: 0 carries, 5 targets and 4 catches.
Main risk: Target share, game script and availability can change. Check your actual league and remaining budget. Historical production is not a forecast.
Report-week opponent: at CHI
ESPN via NFL.com (captured Oct 20): 43% rostered · checked on 2026-10-20 · Common waiver candidate
TE priority 2 · Bye-week stash
Suggested FAAB: 3–7% of original budget · Week 8 onward
Stash through Jacksonville bye if the roster can absorb an empty Week 7 slot; recent receiving involvement is the attraction. Recorded half-PPR points: W1 9.30, W2 2.70, W3 4.70, W4 13.00, W5 10.30, W6 6.90. W6: 0 carries, 7 targets and 5 catches.
Main risk: Target share, game script and availability can change. Check your actual league and remaining budget. Historical production is not a forecast.
Report-week opponent: Bye; stash for a later week
ESPN via NFL.com (captured Oct 20): 44% rostered · checked on 2026-10-20 · Common waiver candidate
TE priority 3 · Bye-week stash
Suggested FAAB: 3–7% of original budget · Week 8 onward
Stash through Washington bye; receiver injuries may concentrate future targets, but there is no Week 7 game. Recorded half-PPR points: W1 2.60, W4 1.50, W5 8.00, W6 10.40. W6: 0 carries, 7 targets and 7 catches.
Main risk: Target share, game script and availability can change. Check your actual league and remaining budget. Historical production is not a forecast.
Injury condition: October 20 CBS lists Terry McLaurin (Knee; Doubtful). Recheck current participation and final status; the cited label is not a Week 7 ruling.
Report-week opponent: Bye; stash for a later week
ESPN via NFL.com (captured Oct 20): 4% rostered · checked on 2026-10-20 · Widely available
Kickers
K priority 1 · Kicker stream
Suggested FAAB: 0–2% of original budget · Week 7 and role-dependent follow-up
A low-cost one-week kicking option tied to Pittsburgh next scoring opportunities; do not bid as though field-goal volume is guaranteed.
Main risk: Target share, game script and availability can change. Check your actual league and remaining budget. Historical production is not a forecast.
Report-week opponent: at NO (neutral site)
FantasyPros; platform unspecified (Oct 19): 25% rostered · checked on 2026-10-20 · Common waiver candidate
K priority 2 · Kicker stream
Suggested FAAB: 0–2% of original budget · Week 7 and role-dependent follow-up
Detroit returning offense offers a streaming route, with fourth-down decisions able to limit field-goal attempts.
Main risk: Target share, game script and availability can change. Check your actual league and remaining budget. Historical production is not a forecast.
Report-week opponent: vs. GB
FantasyPros; platform unspecified (Oct 19): 28% rostered · checked on 2026-10-20 · Common waiver candidate
Team defenses
DEF priority 1 · Defense stream
Suggested FAAB: 0–2% of original budget · Week 7
An original low-cost stream against TEN. Matchup and recent pressure are more useful than chasing defensive touchdowns; scoring depends on league rules.
Main risk: Turnovers and defensive touchdowns are volatile. A favorable opponent does not guarantee points.
Report-week opponent: at TEN
ESPN via NFL.com (captured Oct 20): 34% rostered · checked on 2026-10-20 · Common waiver candidate
DEF priority 2 · Defense stream
Suggested FAAB: 0–2% of original budget · Week 7
An original low-cost stream against MIA. Matchup and recent pressure are more useful than chasing defensive touchdowns; scoring depends on league rules.
Main risk: Turnovers and defensive touchdowns are volatile. A favorable opponent does not guarantee points.
Report-week opponent: vs. MIA
ESPN via NFL.com (captured Oct 20): 23% rostered · checked on 2026-10-20 · Widely available
