This will be a crazy week on the waiver wire heading into Week 7. Davante Adams was traded to the Jets on Tuesday morning for a conditional third-round pick that could become a second-rounder based on performance, and now Aaron Rodgers is back on the radar as a starting Fantasy quarterback. And the Bills got Amari Cooper from the Browns for a swap of third-round picks.
We have plenty of running back injuries -- James Cook (toe), Aaron Jones (hip), Jordan Mason (shoulder) and Rachaad White (foot), among others -- that could lead to increased roles for Ray Davis (38 percent rostered on CBS Sports), Ty Chandler (51 percent), Isaac Guerendo (8 percent) and Sean Tucker (1 percent), but those guys all have brutal matchups. Davis faces Tennessee, Chandler gets Detroit, Guerendo plays Kansas City and Tucker matches up with Baltimore.
Receiver has some intriguing options to add in JuJu Smith-Schuster (42 percent), Demario Douglas (17 percent), Christian Watson (47 percent), Romeo Doubs (45 percent) and Xavier Legette (39 percent). And those guys could be needed with injuries to Marvin Harrison Jr. (concussion), Chris Olave (concussion), Rashid Shaheed (knee) and Dontayvion Wicks (shoulder) coming out of Week 6.
Dallas Goedert (hamstring) is the biggest injury at tight end, and some replacement options for him include Hunter Henry (34 percent), Taysom Hill (39 percent), Dalton Schultz (53 percent), Zach Ertz (64 percent) and Cade Otton (39 percent). It's actually not a bad week for the position.
And the biggest prize at quarterback is now Rodgers (55 percent), who should benefit in a big way with Adams joining the Jets. But Drake Maye (18 percent) and even Matthew Stafford (43 percent), who could get Cooper Kupp (ankle) back in Week 7, are other options to consider at quarterback as well.
We'll discuss these players and a lot more options below, including streaming DSTs and kickers to use in Week 7. Get ready to make a lot of moves to help your roster, especially if injuries and the bye weeks are making things challenging for your Fantasy team.
Editor's note: For this waiver wire column, we are mainly looking at players rostered in less than 65 percent of CBS Sports leagues.
Week 7 Waivers
Injuries: Anthony Richardson (oblique), Tua Tagovailoa (concussion), Matthew Stafford (back), Derek Carr (oblique) and Skylar Thompson (ribs).
On a bye: Caleb Williams and Dak Prescott
Check to see if available in shallow leagues: Caleb Williams (83 percent rostered), Anthony Richardson (82 percent), Geno Smith (82 percent) and Sam Darnold (73 percent). You should roster Williams even when he's on a bye. He's scored at least 27.6 Fantasy points in each of his past two games. ... Richardson is expected to return in Week 7 from his two-game absence, and he has a great matchup against the Dolphins. When healthy, Richardson still has top-10 upside as a Fantasy quarterback this year. ... Smith struggled with 14.5 Fantasy points in Week 6 against San Francisco, but prior to that he scored at least 23.6 points in his previous two outings against the Lions and Giants. He should be considered a low-end starter in all leagues moving forward, including Week 7 at Atlanta. ... Darnold scored at least 23.9 Fantasy points in three of his past four games, and he has a good matchup in Week 7 against Detroit. He's worth using as a low-end starter in all leagues.
Drop candidates: Justin Fields (83 percent rostered), Justin Herbert (56 percent), Deshaun Watson (44 percent) and Derek Carr (39 percent). It seems like Fields is about to get benched in favor of Russell Wilson, so you can drop Fields if he's not starting for the Steelers. Despite scoring at least 19.9 Fantasy points in four games in a row, Fields won't help Fantasy managers if he's sitting on the bench. ... Herbert just had his best Fantasy game of the season in Week 6 at Denver, which was 15.7 points. He's unlikely to be useful as a Fantasy starter in one-quarterback leagues this year. ... Watson is arguably the worst quarterback in the NFL this season. And he's not a good Fantasy option either since he's passed for 200 yards or less in every game this season and has one outing with more than 15.4 points. ... Carr is not expected to play in Week 7 against Denver, and FOX Sports reported Sunday that Carr could miss another 2-3 weeks after that. There's no reason to roster him in one-quarterback leagues while he's injured.
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Rodgers got the trade he and the Jets were hoping for with Davante Adams going from Las Vegas to New York for a conditional third-round pick that could become a second-rounder based on performance. Rodgers now has Adams and Garrett Wilson at receiver, which is awesome, and Breece Hall, Allen Lazard and Tyler Conklin will continue to make plays as well. Rodgers has a tough matchup in Week 7 at Pittsburgh, but after that he gets New England, Houston, Arizona and Indianapolis before a bye in Week 12. He should be considered a low-end starter in all leagues, and Rodgers is worth adding for 10 percent of your remaining FAB.
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Maye had an inconsistent starting debut in Week 6 against Houston. He passed for 243 yards, three touchdowns and two interceptions and ran for 38 yards with a lost fumble, and he scored 25.5 Fantasy points. The end result is what matters most for Fantasy managers, and he should be considered a streaming option heading into Week 7 against Jacksonville in London. The Jaguars are No. 1 in most Fantasy points allowed to opposing quarterbacks, and Maye is worth a flier in one-quarterback leagues for up to 5 percent of your remaining FAB. And he should be rostered in all Superflex and two-quarterback leagues with at least 20 percent of your remaining FAB.
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I'm hopeful that Stafford gets Cooper Kupp (ankle) back in Week 7 against the Raiders, and then we can trust Stafford as a low-end starter in all leagues. Even without Kupp, you might consider using Stafford against Las Vegas at home since the Raiders have allowed three of the past four quarterbacks (Andy Dalton in Week 3, Bo Nix in Week 5 and Justin Fields in Week 6) to score at least 23.7 Fantasy points. Only Deshaun Watson failed to take advantage of this matchup, so Stafford is worth using as a sleeper, especially if Kupp is back. Stafford should be added for up to 5 percent of your remaining FAB.
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Jones had a bad game against Cincinnati in Week 6 with 11.8 Fantasy points, and he failed to score a touchdown for the second time in his past three games and third time all season (all at home). But he should get Malik Nabers (concussion) back in Week 7 against Philadelphia, and I'll start Jones again in deeper leagues in this matchup. He's worth adding for up to 5 percent of your remaining FAB. He also has a favorable upcoming schedule against Washington in Week 9 and Carolina in Week 10 before a bye in Week 11.
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Dalton is worth using as a flier in deeper leagues in Week 7 at Washington, and he should be added for 1 percent of your remaining FAB. The Commanders are No. 4 in most Fantasy points allowed to opposing quarterbacks, and Dalton has now scored at least 18.9 Fantasy points in three of four games, with the lone exception being at Chicago in Week 5.
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Wilson could start in Week 7 against the Jets, and we'll see if he can make things happen with this Steelers offense. It's no guarantee Justin Fields will be benched, but it's trending that way after Wilson is now healthy following the calf injury he sustained in training camp. If Wilson does start he would not be an option in one-quarterback leagues, but he is worth adding in all Superflex and two-quarterback leagues for at least 15-20 percent of your remaining FAB in those formats. In deep, one-quarterback leagues, Wilson is worth 1 percent.
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Tagovailoa (concussion) remains on injured reserve for Week 7at Indianapolis, but coach Mike McDaniel said Monday that Tagovailoa is expected to play again this season. He could return as early as Week 8 against Arizona, and he still has the upside to be a top-10 Fantasy quarterback in all leagues. He should already be stashed in leagues with an IR spot, but now is the time to add Tagovailoa in all formats if you have an open roster spot for at least 1 percent of your remaining FAB.
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Nix has scored at least 19.3 Fantasy points in three of his past four games, including at least 24.7 points in two contests in a row against the Raiders and Chargers. He's run for at least 25 yards in four of six games, including three rushing touchdowns, and it's time to consider him as a potential starter in deeper leagues. He has a tough matchup in Week 7 at New Orleans on Thursday, but then he faces Carolina in Week 8. Nix is worth adding for at least 1 percent of your remaining FAB.
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O'Connell only scored 13.1 Fantasy points in Week 6 against Pittsburgh, but he played that game without Jakobi Meyers (ankle) in a brutal matchup. O'Connell should be added in all Superflex and two-quarterback leagues for at least 15 percent of your remaining FAB. Meyers will hopefully return in Week 7 against the Rams, who are No. 5 in most Fantasy points allowed to opposing quarterbacks, and O'Connell has an emerging star in Brock Bowers. Hopefully, O'Connell keeps the starting job in Las Vegas for the rest of the year, and he could be useful in Superflex and two-quarterback leagues.
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Rattler is expected to start for the Saints in Week 7 against Denver, and he could remain the starter for 2-3 more games while Derek Carr (oblique) is out. Rattler scored 14.4 Fantasy points against Tampa Bay in Week 6, and he lost Chris Olave (concussion) early in that game. Unfortunately, it's unlikely that Olave will play against the Broncos since the game is Thursday night, but Rattler should be added in all Superflex and two-quarterback leagues for at least 10 percent of your remaining FAB.
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Huntley is expected to start at least one more game for the Dolphins in Week 7 at Indianapolis while Tua Tagovailoa (concussion) is out. Tagovailoa can return as early as Week 8 against Arizona, and hopefully that's what happens for the Dolphins. As for Huntley, he can be an option in Superflex and two-quarterback leagues against a Colts defense that is No. 11 in most Fantasy points to opposing quarterbacks. Just keep in mind that Huntley has scored a combined 18.5 Fantasy points in two starts for the Dolphins against Tennessee and New England prior to Miami's bye in Week 6. He's only worth adding for up to 5 percent of your remaining FAB in Superflex and two-quarterback leagues.
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The Browns are hopefully on the verge of replacing Deshaun Watson, and Fantasy managers in Superflex and two-quarterback leagues might want to prepare to add Winston now. If he gets the chance to start for the Browns then Winston could be a low-end starter in those formats. He's worth adding for 1 percent of your remaining FAB.
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The Titans might decide to make a quarterback change at some point in the near future with Will Levis struggling, and Fantasy managers in Superflex and two-quarterback leagues might want to prepare to add Rudolph now. If he gets the chance to start for the Titans then Rudolph could be a low-end starter in those formats. He's worth adding for 1 percent of your remaining FAB.
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Injuries: Christian McCaffrey (calf), Jordan Mason (shoulder), Jonathan Taylor (ankle), Aaron Jones (hip), James Cook (toe), Travis Etienne (hamstring), Brian Robinson Jr. (knee), De'Von Achane (concussion), Rhamondre Stevenson (foot), Nick Chubb (knee), Jerome Ford (hamstring), Rachaad White (foot), Jonathon Brooks (knee), Isiah Pacheco (leg), Devin Singletary (groin), Tyjae Spears (hamstring), Zamir White (groin), Cordarrelle Patterson (ankle), Clyde Edwards-Helaire (illness), Gus Edwards (ankle) and MarShawn Lloyd (ankle).
On a bye: D'Andre Swift, Roschon Johnson, Rico Dowdle and Ezekiel Elliott
Check to see if available in shallow leagues: Raheem Mostert (83 percent rostered), Jonathon Brooks (80 percent), Trey Sermon (74 percent), Alexander Mattison (74 percent), Antonio Gibson (72 percent) and Tyler Allgeier (66 percent). Mostert might be the lead running back for the Dolphins in Week 7 against the Colts if De'Von Achane (concussion) is out, which would make him a must-start option in all leagues. Even if Achane plays, Mostert would be at least a flex, and he should be rostered in all formats. ... Brooks (knee) could start to practice this week, which means he's getting closer to making his NFL debut. When healthy, he could emerge as a league winner to close the season, so make sure he's added in all leagues. ... Sermon could start again for Jonathan Taylor (ankle) in Week 7 against Miami, which is a fantastic matchup. If that happens then Sermon would be a borderline starter in all leagues. ... Mattison just had his best game of the season with 17.5 PPR points, which included five catches for 32 yards on five targets. He now has consecutive games with at least 17 total touches, and he'll be a flex option in all leagues as long as he remains the lead running back for the Raiders. And he has a great matchup in Week 7 against the Rams. ... Gibson could start again for the Patriots in Week 7 against the Jaguars in London if Rhamondre Stevenson (foot) remains out, and that's a great matchup. If Stevenson sits again then consider Gibson a borderline starter in all leagues. ... Allgeier has flex appeal working in tandem with Bijan Robinson, and Allgeier just scored 19.8 PPR points in Week 6 at Carolina. And he has another good matchup in Week 7 against Seattle. Allgeier also is a lottery ticket in case Robinson were to miss any time.
Drop candidates: Jerome Ford (87 percent rostered), Justice Hill (68 percent), Zamir White (51 percent) and Cam Akers (47 percent). Ford is considered week-to-week with a hamstring injury, and now Nick Chubb is back. You can drop Ford in most leagues. ... Hill only had two total touches in Week 6 against Washington and has now scored 7.4 PPR points in four of six games. You can drop Hill if needed, especially in non-PPR leagues. ... White has now missed two games in a row with a groin injury, and we don't know when he'll return. Along with that, we don't know what role he'll have since he struggled before getting injured, scoring 6.8 PPR points or less in the first four games of the season. ... With Joe Mixon and Dameon Pierce back for the Texans, it's doubtful Akers will get many touches. It's safe to drop him in the majority of leagues.
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We don't know when James Cook (toe) will return to action after he missed Monday's game at the Jets in Week 6, but if he's out for Week 7 against Tennessee or longer then Davis could be a starter in all leagues. He played great against the Jets with 20 carries for 97 yards and three catches for 55 yards on three targets. It's not an easy matchup against the Titans, but after that Buffalo plays Seattle, Miami and Indianapolis. Davis is worth adding for 10-15 percent of your remaining FAB.
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Aaron Jones (hip) returned to practice Monday, which was an unofficial workout, but that's a good sign of him potentially playing in Week 7 against Detroit. But the initial report for Jones when he got hurt in Week 5 against the Jets in London was he would be week-to-week, and we'll see what happens heading into the matchup against the Lions, which is tough. But after facing the Lions, the Vikings have the Rams, Indianapolis and Jacksonville, and if Chandler starts in those games then he would be a starter in all leagues. For now, consider him a flex in Week 7, and he's worth adding for 10-15 percent of your remaining FAB.
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Jordan Mason (shoulder) is considered day-to-day with the injury he sustained last Thursday against Seattle, so there's a chance he could play in Week 7 against Kansas City. And he did practice Monday, albeit in a non-contact jersey. If Mason is out, we could see the 49ers use Guerendo and Patrick Taylor (1 percent rostered), so keep that in mind. Guerendo had 10 carries for 99 yards against the Seahawks, which was highlighted by a 76-yard run to end the game, and he didn't have a target. Taylor had five carries for 16 yards and one catch for 12 yards on one target. I would add Guerendo first based on upside, and he's worth 10-15 percent of your remaining FAB. Taylor is worth adding for up at least 5 percent, but hopefully we get more clarity on Mason before making your waiver moves.
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With Rachaad White (foot) out in Week 6 at New Orleans, Tucker helped Bucky Irving fill the void with a huge game. Tucker had 14 carries for 136 yards and a touchdown and three catches for 56 yards and a touchdown on three targets. We don't know if White will play in Week 7 against Baltimore, which is the first thing to consider. And if White is back, did Tucker do enough to stay in the running back rotation on a permanent basis? Prior to Week 6, Tucker combined for two carries for 7 yards and one catch for 14 yards on one target. If White is out against the Ravens, Tucker would be a flex, but if White returns I would probably keep Tucker reserved to see what happens. Irving will remain a focal point for the Buccaneers and might have taken over as the starter, so keep that in mind as well. Tucker is definitely worth a speculative add to see what develops, and he's worth at least 10 percent of your remaining FAB.
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Travis Etienne (hamstring) is considered week-to-week, so Johnson will now be the No. 2 running back in Jacksonville behind Tank Bigsby. Against the Bears in Week 6, Johnson had six carries for 28 yards and two catches for 16 yards on two targets, and he could work on passing downs to help replace Etienne, while Bigsby handles the majority of the carries. Jacksonville has a great matchup in Week 7 against New England in London, so Johnson can be a flex play in most leagues, and then we'll see what happens moving forward. He's worth adding for 5-10 percent of your remaining FAB.
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Warren returned from a two-game absence with a knee injury in Week 6 at Las Vegas and had six carries for 7 yards and three catches for 11 yards on three targets. He'll likely get more work moving forward, and we'll see if he continues to take work away from Najee Harris, who prior to facing the Raiders had struggled. I like the idea of stashing Warren if you can, and he could eventually emerge as a weekly flex option in all leagues. He's worth 5-10 percent of your remaining FAB.
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Vidal is now No. 2 on the depth chart for the Chargers behind J.K. Dobbins with Gus Edwards (ankle) on injured reserve. In his first action of the season in Week 6 at Denver, Vidal had four carries for 11 yards and two catches for 40 yards and a touchdown on two targets. If Dobbins were to miss any time then Vidal would be a borderline starter in all leagues. He's worth adding for 5 percent of your remaining FAB.
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James Conner is not officially dealing with an injury, but at the start of the second half in Week 6 against Green Bay, he was seen getting his ankles taped and trying to get loose. He came back into the game, but played a season-low 16 snaps. It might be a good idea to add Benson just in case Conner is injured, and Benson could also start to get more work moving forward. He's worth adding for 5 percent of your remaining FAB.
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De'Von Achane (concussion) left Week 5 against Tennessee with a concussion, and we'll see what his status is for Week 7 against Indianapolis after Miami's bye. If Achane can return to action against the Colts then Wright would have minimal Fantasy value since Raheem Mostert is healthy. But if Achane is out then Wright could be a flex option in all leagues, and he's worth a speculative add for 5 percent of your remaining FAB. Keep in mind that Mostert and Achane have now both dealt with injuries, so Wright could still be a lottery ticket at some point this year.
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It was disappointing to see McNichols get only two carries for 9 yards in Week 6 at Baltimore with Brian Robinson Jr. (knee) out, but that was a tough matchup against the Ravens. If Robinson remains out again in Week 7 against the Panthers then I like McNichols as a flex option since he'll continue to work in tandem with Austin Ekeler. Carolina is No. 1 in most Fantasy points allowed to opposing running backs, and McNichols is worth adding for 1 percent of your remaining FAB.
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We'll see if Jonathan Taylor (ankle) is out again in Week 7 against Miami. If he can't play then Trey Sermon and Goodson would continue to share touches, and Goodson could be a flex option in all leagues. He looked good in Week 6 at Tennessee with eight carries for 51 yards and four catches for 14 yards on five targets, and this is a great matchup against the Dolphins, who are No. 3 in most Fantasy points allowed to opposing running backs. Goodson is worth adding for 1 percent of your remaining FAB.
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Wilson can be a flex option in deeper leagues as he continues to play in tandem with Josh Jacobs, and Wilson is a lottery ticket in case Jacobs were to miss any time. Wilson has at least seven total touches in four games in a row, and he scored at least 8.3 PPR points in two of those outings. Wilson is worth adding in deeper leagues for 1 percent of your remaining FAB.
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The Rams gave Corum five carries in Week 5 against Green Bay, and he finished with 25 yards while also adding one catch for 8 yards on one target. He could get more playing time coming out of the Rams bye in Week 6, and he's a lottery ticket in case something happens to Kyren Williams. It's worth stashing Corum in deeper leagues for 1 percent of your remaining FAB.
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Pierce returned from a four-game absence with a hamstring injury in Week 6 at New England and had eight carries for 76 yards and a touchdown and one catch for 1 yard on one target while playing behind Joe Mixon. It's worth stashing Pierce in deeper leagues as the handcuff for Mixon, and Mixon has already missed three games with a high-ankle sprain. Pierce is worth adding for 1 percent of your remaining FAB.
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We'll see if Edwards-Helaire makes his season debut in Week 7 at San Francisco, and he could be the No. 2 running back for the Chiefs behind Kareem Hunt while Isiah Pacheco (leg) is out. It's not a bad idea to stash Edwards-Helaire in deeper leagues if you have an open roster spot for 1 percent of your remaining FAB.
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Injuries: Marvin Harrison Jr. (concussion), Chris Olave (concussion), Rashid Shaheed (knee), Nico Collins (hamstring), Malik Nabers (concussion), Davante Adams (hamstring), Jakobi Meyers (ankle), Puka Nacua (knee), Cooper Kupp (ankle), Jayden Reed (ankle), Dontayvion Wicks (shoulder), Mike Williams (head), Brandin Cooks (knee), Jordan Whittington (shoulder) and Adam Thielen (hamstring)
On a bye: CeeDee Lamb, Jalen Tolbert, D.J. Moore, Keenan Allen and Rome Odunze.
Check to see if available in shallow leagues: Jordan Addison (82 percent rostered), Jakobi Meyers (74 percent), Ladd McConkey (70 percent), Jalen Tolbert (69 percent), Keenan Allen (66 percent) and Josh Downs (66 percent). Addison should be added in all leagues with Minnesota coming off its bye, and hopefully he'll have a strong finish to the season. He's worth using as a high-end No. 3 Fantasy receiver in the majority of leagues when healthy, including Week 7 against Detroit. ... Meyers missed Week 6 against Pittsburgh with a foot injury, but hopefully he'll be fine for Week 7 against the Rams. Meyers will now be the No. 1 receiver for the Raiders moving forward after Davante Adams was traded to the Jets, and I like Meyers as a high-end No. 3 Fantasy receiver for the rest of the season. ... McConkey had a down game in Week 6 at Denver with four catches for 43 yards, but he had eight targets. He's averaging seven targets a game in his past three outings, and he could emerge as a No. 3 PPR receiver for the rest of the season if he continues to get seven targets a week.
Tolbert had a down game in Week 6 against Detroit with 8.3 PPR points, but he scored 13.2 PPR points in three of his past four games prior to facing the Lions. Even with Dallas on a bye in Week 7, I still want to roster Tolbert in all leagues while Brandin Cooks (knee) is on IR. ... Allen is worth holding through his bye based on how well Caleb Williams has played, along with a favorable upcoming schedule. After the Week 7 bye, Chicago faces Washington, Arizona and New England, and hopefully Williams and Allen can continue to connect on a high level. Against Jacksonville in Week 6, Allen had five catches for 41 yards and two touchdowns on five targets. ... We'll see how Downs does with Anthony Richardson (oblique) back, but Downs has been awesome for the past three games with Joe Flacco. Over that span, Downs has scored at least 15.9 PPR points in each outing, and he has at least nine targets, seven catches and 66 yards in each game, with two touchdowns. I'll still trust Downs as at least a No. 3 receiver, with his value higher in PPR, in Week 7 against the Dolphins, and hopefully Richardson can keep Downs playing at a high level for the rest of the season.
Drop candidates: Calvin Ridley (85 percent rostered), Dontayvion Wicks (68 percent), Jauan Jennings (65 percent), DeAndre Hopkins (65 percent) and Darius Slayton (63 percent). Ridley and Hopkins might have some good moments moving forward, but both are struggling right now with Will Levis. I'd rather hold Ridley then Hopkins, but both are droppable in 10-team leagues and shallow 12-team leagues as well. ... Wicks is considered week-to-week with his shoulder injury, and you can drop him with Christian Watson and Romeo Doubs now active for the Packers. ... Jennings will be tough to trust when Deebo Samuel and Brandon Aiyuk are healthy, and Jennings has scored 8.0 PPR points in his past two games. ... Slayton is about to fall to third on the depth chart again with Malik Nabers (concussion) expected to return in Week 7. With Nabers back, Slayton's role will be minimal, and he scored 8.6 PPR points or less in each of the first four games with Nabers healthy.
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We said to add Smith-Schuster last week, and I'm surprised he's not rostered in more leagues. In Week 5, prior to the Chiefs' bye, Smith-Schuster went off in the first game without Rashee Rice (knee) against New Orleans with seven catches for 130 yards on eight targets. In 2022, Smith-Schuster was with the Chiefs, and he had six games with at least 13.9 PPR points. He could be a must-start receiver for the rest of the season, and he should be added in all leagues for at least 20 percent of your remaining FAB.
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Douglas looked great in his first game with Drake Maye in Week 6 against Houston and finished with six catches for 92 yards and a touchdown on nine targets. He now has nine targets in three of his past four games, and I love his matchup in Week 7 against Jacksonville in London. In PPR, Douglas can be considered a borderline starter in all leagues, and hopefully his connection with Maye will continue all season. He's worth adding in PPR for 10-15 percent of your remaining FAB. He's worth 10 percent in half-PPR leagues and 5-10 percent in non-PPR formats. In deeper leagues, you can take a flier on Kayshon Boutte (1 percent rostered) after he had three catches for 59 yards and a touchdown on three targets from Maye against Houston.
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I'm glad Watson is healthy after he missed one game with an ankle injury, and he played well in Week 6 against Arizona with three catches for 68 yards and a touchdown on four targets. Dontayvion Wicks (shoulder) is considered week-to-week, and we'll see what's going on with Jayden Reed (ankle). But even if Reed is healthy, Watson should have the chance to make plenty of plays for Jordan Love, and hopefully Watson can deliver on the upside we expected for him prior to the season. He could develop into a consistent starter in all leagues, and he's worth adding for 10-15 percent of your remaining FAB.
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Like teammate Christian Watson, Romeo Doubs is worth adding in all leagues for at least 10 percent. He returned from his one-game suspension for conduct detrimental to the team in Week 5 and had three catches for 49 yards and two touchdowns on four targets against the Cardinals, and he should continue to be a significant factor for Green Bay all season.
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The Rams could get Cooper Kupp (ankle) back in Week 7, which would change the outlook for all of their receivers. But if Kupp is out again then I like Whittington the best, followed by Tutu Atwell (32 percent rostered) and then Demarcus Robinson (21 percent). Whittington has a shoulder injury to monitor, so keep an eye on his status, but prior to the Rams' bye in Week 6, he scored at least 12.2 PPR points in each of his previous two outings against Chicago and Green Bay with 18 targets over that span for 13 catches and 151 yards. Atwell has scored at least 12.2 PPR points in three games in a row, and he has two games over that span with at least 82 receiving yards. Robinson hasn't done much since Kupp and Puka Nacua (knee) have been out, but he did score a touchdown in Week 5 against Green Bay. I would add Whittington and Atwell for 5 percent of your remaining FAB, and Robinson is just a flier for 1 percent in deeper leagues. Keep in mind that Whittington could be impacted the most when Kupp is healthy, but he also has the most upside if Kupp is still out in Week 7 against the Raiders.
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Legette caught a touchdown in Week 6 against Atlanta, and he now has a touchdown in each of his past two healthy games (he left Week 5 at Chicago with a shoulder injury). Until Adam Thielen (hamstring) returns from IR, Legette should be considered the No. 2 receiver for the Panthers behind Diontae Johnson, and that makes Legette a No. 3 Fantasy receiver in most leagues, especially in Week 7 against Washington. He's worth adding for 5 percent of your remaining FAB.
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Even though DK Metcalf and Jaxon Smith-Njigba have the most upside of Seattle's receivers, Lockett continues to make plays. He just scored 16.5 PPR points in Week 6 against San Francisco, and he's scored at least 11.1 PPR points in all but two games this season, including three in a row. And he has at least eight targets in three of his past four games. He's worth adding in all leagues for 5 percent of your remaining FAB and can be used as a No. 3 receiver in Week 7 at Atlanta.
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Marvin Harrison Jr. (concussion) is likely out in Week 7 against the Chargers, which would give Wilson the chance for more targets. He has two games in his past four outings with at least seven targets, and he has two games over that span with at least 12.8 PPR points. He also scored his second touchdown of the season in Week 6 at Green Bay, and he's worth adding for up to 5 percent of your remaining FAB.
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Johnston hasn't done much since scoring 12.4 PPR points in Week 3 at Pittsburgh. In two games since (he had a bye in Week 5) against Kansas City and Denver, Johnston has combined for just 7.5 PPR points. But his schedule is about to lighten up with games against Arizona and New Orleans in his next two outings, and Johnston is worth adding again for up to 5 percent of your remaining FAB. I'm hopeful that Justin Herbert goes back to leaning on Johnston again like we saw in the first two weeks of the season when he had 11 targets over that span.
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Means had a career game in Week 6 against Tampa Bay with five catches for 45 yards and a touchdown on eight targets, and he seems to have a solid rapport with Spencer Rattler. And now Rattler might need Means in Week 7 against Denver with Chris Olave (concussion) and Rashid Shaheed (knee) potentially out on Thursday night. In deeper leagues, you can add Means for 1 percent of your remaining FAB.
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Bateman has scored at least 11.1 PPR points in three of his past four games, and he has two touchdowns over that span. The problem is he has one game this season with more than five targets, and he's probably going to need a touchdown to help your Fantasy roster. But he is catching passes from Lamar Jackson, and that makes Bateman an option in deeper leagues, especially in Week 7 against Tampa Bay. He's worth adding for 1 percent of your remaining FAB.
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Vele has appeared in two games this season, and he has scored at least 11.8 PPR points in each outing. In those games, he has at least six targets, and it appears like Bo Nix likes Vele. The problem was his first game was Week 1, and he finally got back on the field in Week 6 with Josh Reynolds (finger) on IR. In deeper leagues, you can add Vele for 1 percent of your remaining FAB. Troy Franklin (3 percent) is also worth a look in deeper leagues for 1 percent of your FAB, and he had two catches for 31 yards and a touchdown on three targets in Week 6 against the Chargers.
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Injuries: Dallas Goedert (hamstring), Taysom Hill (ribs) and T.J. Hockenson (knee).
On a bye: Jake Ferguson and Cole Kmet.
Check to see if available in shallow leagues: Mark Andrews (84 percent rostered), Evan Engram (76 percent), T.J. Hockenson (73 percent), David Njoku (73 percent) and Cole Kmet (72 percent). Andrews had his best game of the season in Week 6 against Washington with three catches for 66 yards and a touchdown on four targets. He's not all the way back yet to being a must-start option, but he should be rostered in all leagues. ... Engram is back to being a must-start option after he returned in Week 6 against Chicago from a four-game absence with a hamstring injury and caught 10 passes for 102 yards on 10 targets, although he lost a fumble. Engram has top-five upside heading into Week 7 against New England. ... Hockenson could make his season debut in Week 7 against Detroit, and he's worth adding in all leagues. When healthy, Hockenson can be a low-end starter, but the Vikings might not activate him in Week 7, so keep that in mind. ... Njoku could be the No. 1 option in the passing game for the Browns with Amari Cooper traded to Buffalo. And Njoku just had five catches for 31 yards on seven targets in Week 6 at Philadelphia. ... Kmet is worth picking up during his bye week just to see if Caleb Williams continues to lean on him. In Week 6 against Jacksonville, Kmet had five catches for 70 yards and two touchdowns on five targets, and Kmet has now scored at least 24 PPR points in two of his past four games.
Drop candidates: Tyler Conklin (40 percent rostered) and Mike Gesicki (34 percent). Conklin picked a bad time to have a down game in Week 6 against the Bills with two catches for 10 yards on three targets. With Davante Adams now joining the Jets, Conklin will have a reduced role and will be tough to trust in most leagues. ... Gesicki has combined for 5.2 PPR points in his past three games. There's little reason to trust him, even in the deepest of leagues.
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I like what Henry did in his first game with Drake Maye in Week 6 against Houston with three catches for 41 yards and a touchdown on five targets, and he gets a great matchup in Week 7 against the Jaguars, who couldn't stop Cole Kmet in Week 6 when he scored 24 PPR points. Hopefully, Henry can become a No. 1 tight end to close the season now that Maye is the starting quarterback for the Patriots, and Henry is worth adding for 5-10 percent of your remaining FAB.
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Hill (ribs) will hopefully play in Week 7 against Denver, and the Saints could need him with Chris Olave (concussion) and Rashid Shaheed (knee) likely out Thursday night. When healthy, Hill could be a No. 1 Fantasy tight end in all leagues, and he might get more chances at quarterback with Derek Carr (oblique) out. Keep an eye on the injury report, and Hill is worth adding for 5-10 percent of your remaining FAB if he's cleared to play against the Broncos. And in deeper leagues, you can add Juwan Johnson (15 percent rostered) given the injuries to the New Orleans receivers. Johnson has scored at least 7.8 PPR points in each of his past two games and is worth adding for 1 percent of your remaining FAB.
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Schultz only had four catches for 27 yards in Week 6 at New England, but he had eight targets in the first game without Nico Collins (hamstring). Hopefully those targets will turn into Fantasy production for Schultz, who has a great matchup in Week 7 at Green Bay. The Packers are No. 2 in most Fantasy points allowed to opposing tight ends, and Schultz is worth adding for 5-10 percent of your remaining FAB.
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Ertz has 13 targets in his past two games, and he has two games this season with at least 10.2 PPR points. He should continue to be a go-to option for Jayden Daniels, and Ertz is worth using as a sleeper in Week 7 against Carolina since the Panthers are No. 8 in most Fantasy points allowed to opposing tight ends. You should add Ertz for up to 5 percent of your remaining FAB.
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Otton caught his first touchdown of the season in Week 6 at New Orleans, and he's now scored at least 9.5 PPR points in three of his past four games. He has at least six targets in three games over that span, and he has a good matchup in Week 7 against Baltimore. The Ravens are No. 5 in most Fantasy points allowed to opposing tight ends, and Otton can be used as a streamer in all leagues for up to 5 percent of your remaining FAB.
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Keep an eye on Cooper Kupp (ankle) heading into Week 7 against the Raiders, and if he's out again then Parkinson can be worth a flier in deeper leagues. He's worth adding for 1 percent of your remaining FAB. He had 20 targets in his past two games against the Bears and Packers, and he had seven catches for 52 yards on 13 targets against Green Bay in Week 5.
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Fant has scored at least 12 PPR points in two of his past four games, including Week 6 against San Francisco with six catches for 63 yards on six targets. In deeper leagues, Fant could be a low-end starter in Week 7 against the Falcons, and he's worth adding for 1 percent of your remaining FAB.
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Smith had five catches for 62 yards on eight targets in Week 5 at New England, and we'll see if he can build on that performance after Miami's Week 6 bye against the Colts this week. It appears like Tyler Huntley likes leaning on Smith, and Indianapolis is No. 4 in most Fantasy points allowed to opposing tight ends. Smith is worth adding in deeper leagues for 1 percent of your remaining FAB.
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DST streamers
Saints (36 percent rostered) vs. DEN
Bengals (20 percent rostered) at CLE
Rams (6 percent rostered) vs. LV
Commanders (17 percent rostered) vs. CAR
Kicker streamers
Jake Bates (23 percent rostered) at MIN
Will Reichard (9 percent rostered) vs. DET
Cameron Dicker (22 percent rostered) at ARI
Austin Seibert (58 percent rostered) vs. CAR