Mon Oct 13 9:42am ET
By JEFF PAUR
Sr Fantasy Writer
Mahomes scores four times
The scoring was pretty big in Week 6, seeing seven players top 30 fantasy points. The running back position had four of those players that topped 30 fantasy points. It is good to see that position putting up some game-changing performances. If you had one of those backs in your lineup for Week 6, you likely won your game. Hopefully, you were able to take advantage of some of these big fantasy performances this week.
Giants 34, Eagles 17
Fantasy Stud: Cam Skattebo. Skattebo had a monster game, finding the end zone three times. He ran 19 times for 98 yards and three touchdowns. He also had two catches for 12 yards, giving him 110 total yards in the game. Skattebo scored 31 fantasy points in the game. He has at least 13 fantasy points five straight games
Fantasy Dud: Saquon Barkley. Barkley had another disappointing performance. He ran 12 times for 58 yards and caught two passes for nine yards. This was his worst fantasy game of the season, scoring just 8.7 fantasy points. He has fewer than double-digit fantasy points two of four games. Barkley is yet to have more than 20 fantasy points in a game and has 60 or fewer rushing yards all but a game. He is not having near the season he had last year.
Game Notes: A.J. Brown was much more involved in the offense, catching six passes for 80 yards. This was his second-highest yardage total of the season.
Jaxson Dart had a solid showing, throwing for 195 yards and a touchdown without a turnover. He also ran 13 times for 58 yards and a touchdown. Dart scored a season-high 25.55 fantasy points.
Broncos 13, Jets 11
Fantasy Stud: Broncos defense. This game was not a good one for fantasy production. There was just one touchdown between both teams. But if you had either defense, you got some fantasy points. Denver was really impressive, holding the Jets to just 92 total yards of offense. Yes, you read that right. New York had fewer than 100 yards of offense. Denver also had nine sacks in the game. It was quite an impressive performance from the Broncos defense. They dominated the game
Fantasy Dud: Justin Fields. Fields has been an elite fantasy quarterback to start the season but that wasn’t the case in this game. Fields was 9-of-17 for just 45 yards and ran for 31 yards. Fields scored just 5.35 fantasy points. It was the first game he started and finished that he didn’t have at least 28 fantasy points. This was an alarming game for his fantasy owners.
Game Notes: Evan Engram led the Broncos in receiving, finishing with five receptions for 42 yards. Engram has a least four receptions three straight games.
Garrett Wilson had three receptions for 13 yards. Both were season-low totals for Wilson. He had at least 50 yards every game before this one.
Rams 17, Ravens 3
Fantasy Stud: Derrick Henry. There were few bright spots offensively in this one, but Henry had his best game since Week 1. He ran 24 times for 122 yards. Henry also caught a pass for eight yards. This was his second 100-yard game of the season. He scored 14 fantasy points
Fantasy Dud: Puka Nacua. Nacua did hurt his foot in this game and missed some time, but was able to return to the field. He had his worst showing of the season, though, catching two passes for just 28 yards. Nacua scored just 4.8 fantasy points. He had at least 22 fantasy points every game before this one.
Game Notes: Cooper Rush was pulled from the game. He was 11-of-19 for 72 yards and an interception. He also lost a fumble. Tyler Huntley replaced him and was 10-of-15 for 68 yards. Huntley ran three times for 39 yards.
Tyler Higbee had four receptions for 40 yards and a touchdown. This was his first touchdown of the season.
Chargers 29, Dolphins 27
Fantasy Stud: Devon Achane. Achane ran 16 times for 128 yards and two touchdowns. He had four receptions for 22 yards. Achane scored 31 fantasy points, topping 30 points for the first time this year. He has at least 16 fantasy points every game and been one of the best fantasy backs all season long
Fantasy Dud: Keenan Allen. Allen had a surprisingly quiet performance, especially since Quentin Johnston was out of the lineup for the Chargers. Despite that, Allen had four receptions for 27 yards. He scored a season-low 6.7 fantasy points. Allen has fewer than double-digit fantasy points two of three games.
Game Notes: Kimani Vidal was the lead back most of the game for the Chargers and had a great showing in that role, rushing 18 times for 124 yards. Hassan Haskins ran six times for just 14 yards.
Ladd McConkey had seven receptions for 100 yards and a touchdown. He has touchdowns two straight games.
Panthers 30, Cowboys 27
Fantasy Stud: Rico Dowdle. Dowdle got another start and had another huge game. He ran 30 times for 183 yards. He also caught four passes for 56 yards and a touchdown. Dowdle led the Panthers in rushing and receiving. He has more than 200-plus total yards two straight games. The Panthers are going to have a hard time keeping him out of the lineup - even when Chuba Hubbard is healthy. Dowdle is on some kind of role
Fantasy Dud: Javonte Williams. Williams got his touches but was held in check for once. He ran 13 times for just 29 yards and caught five passes for five yards. He had 18 total touches but just 8.4 fantasy points. It was his first game all season with fewer than 13 fantasy points.
Game Notes: Bryce Young had his second three-touchdown game of the season. He was 17-of-25 for 199 yards and three touchdowns with an interception.
George Pickens had nine receptions for 168 yards and a touchdown. He has touchdowns five straight games and 100-yard showings two of three.
Colts 31, Cardinals 27
Fantasy Stud: Trey McBride. McBride had another great game, catching eight passes for 72 yards and a touchdown. He had more than 20 fantasy points for the first time this season, scoring 21.2 fantasy points. McBride has double-digit targets two of three games. He has at least five receptions every game this year
Fantasy Dud: Michael Pittman. This looked like a good matchup for Pittman, but he wasn’t able to exploit it. He had two receptions for 20 yards. Pittman had touchdowns three straight games coming into this one. He had a season-low three targets.
Game Notes: Marvin Harrison was knocked from this game with a possible concussion. He had two receptions for 32 yards before getting hurt.
Zonovan Knight started at running back for the Cardinals and led the team in rushing, running 11 times for 35 yards and a touchdown. Michael Carter had nine carries for 34 yards in a backup role.
Seahawks 20, Jaguars 12
Fantasy Stud: Jaxon Smith-Njigba. Smith-Njigba continued his huge season, catching eight passes for 162 yards and a touchdown. He has 100-yard games four of six games. He also has at least 13 fantasy points every game. Smith-Njigba has clearly emerged as an elite fantasy receiver. The numbers don’t lie
Fantasy Dud: Travis Etienne. Etienne had his worst rushing game of the season, rushing 12 times for just 27 yards. He had just 9.5 fantasy points, failing to hit double-digit fantasy points two straight games. Etienne has cooled a little in recent weeks but still has a pretty firm grip on the starter’s job in Jacksonville right now.
Game Notes: Brian Thomas is getting on the same page with Trevor Lawrence. Thomas had eight receptions for 90 yards and a touchdown. Thomas has three straight games with double-digit fantasy points.
Kenneth Walker and Zach Charbonnet continue to split the work at running back for the Seahawks. Walker ran 10 times for 34 yards while Charbonnet had 12 carries for 24 yards.
Patriots 25, Saints 19
Fantasy Stud: Kayshon Boutte. Boutte led the way at receiver for the Patriots this week, finishing with five receptions for 93 yards and two touchdowns. This was his first game with more than 50 yards since the opener. Boutte had four straight with fewer than double-digit fantasy points until this 26.3 fantasy point performance
Fantasy Dud: Rhamondre Stevenson. Stevenson had an awful game, running 13 times for just 18 yards. He did not catch a pass in the game. The only positive for Stevenson is he did not fumble in the game. Stevenson had just 1.8 fantasy points and fewer than seven fantasy points three of four games. He is a very hard fantasy player to trust.
Game Notes: Drake Maye had his third three-touchdown performance. He was 18-of-26 for 261 yards and three touchdowns without a turnover.
Taysom Hill had just a touch in the game but it was a one-yard touchdown run. Hill made the most of his only opportunity.
Steelers 23, Browns 9
Fantasy Stud: DK Metcalf. Metcalf had four receptions for 95 yards and a touchdown. The Steelers might not throw much but when they do, Metcalf is heavily involved. He has touchdowns four straight games and at least 11 fantasy points every game. His consistency is a welcome sight for his fantasy owners
Fantasy Dud: Quinshon Judkins. The Steelers did a great job of limiting Judkins. He ran 12 times for 36 yards and didn’t catch a single pass. It was a really disappointing showing, especially since Judkins had two straight games with 100-plus total yards. He had just 3.6 fantasy points, breaking a streak of four straight with double-digit points.
Game Notes: Harold Fannin had seven receptions for 81 yards. Both totals were season highs for the rookie tight end.
Jaylen Warren returned from his knee injury and ran 11 times for 52 yards. He also caught two passes for 11 yards. It was his first game this year failing to reach double-digit fantasy points.
Raiders 20, Titans 10
Fantasy Stud: Michael Mayer. Mayer had a big game, getting a chance to start with Brock Bowers out of the lineup. Mayer had five receptions for 50 yards and a touchdown. Mayer had just six receptions all season before this showing As long as Bowers is sidelined, Mayer has value to fantasy teams as a starter in this offense
Fantasy Dud: Calvin Ridley. Just when you think you can start to trust Ridley once again, he has another disappointing performance. He had just a catch for 18 yards and left the game early with a hamstring injury. This comes after a game he finished with five receptions for 131 yards on 10 targets. He went the opposite direction, getting just one target in Week 6.
Game Notes: Ashton Jeanty scored a touchdown, giving him scores two of three games. Jeanty ran 23 times for 75 yards and a touchdown. He also had two catches for 11 yards, giving him 15-plus fantasy points three straight games.
Tre Tucker led the Raiders in receiving, finishing with five receptions for 70 yards. Tucker has 11-plus fantasy points four of six games this year.
Packers 27, Bengals 18
Fantasy Stud: Josh Jacobs. Jacobs had his second straight game with 30-plus fantasy points. He ran 18 times for 93 yards and two touchdowns. Jacobs also had five receptions for 57 yards. He has touchdowns four of five games and at least 12 fantasy points every game. Jacobs is having another big season as the lead back for the Packers
Fantasy Dud: Chase Brown. Brown averaged 4.7 yards per carry but still didn’t help fantasy teams. He ran nine times for 42 yards and caught two passes for seven yards. Brown scored just 8.9 fantasy points. He has fewer than double-digit fantasy points three of five games. Brown is one of the biggest busts in fantasy right now.
Game Notes: Joe Flacco gave the Bengals passing game a spark in his first start with the team. He was 29-of-45 for 219 yards and two touchdowns without a turnover.
Ja’Marr Chase reached double-digit receptions for the second time this year. He had 10 receptions for 94 yards and a touchdown on 12 targets.
Bucs 30, 49ers 19
Fantasy Stud: Christian McCaffrey. McCaffrey was held in check running the ball but that didn’t matter for his fantasy production. He found the end zone and racked up seven receptions. He ran 17 times for 54 yards and a touchdown. McCaffrey also had seven receptions for 57 yards on eight targets. He scored 24.1 fantasy points, giving him 22-plus fantasy points all six games this season
Fantasy Dud: Emeka Egbuka. The Bucs won and threw for some yards, but Egbuka was not a factor. He had just two receptions for 24 yards and had to leave the game early because of a hamstring injury. It was the worst fantasy game of his young career and the injury is a concern going forward. Egbuka failed to reach double-digit fantasy points for the first time, scoring just 4.4 points.
Game Notes: Kendrick Bourne had five receptions for 142 yards. He has two straight games with 142 yards.
Mac Jones was able to play with his injuries but had some struggles. He was 27-of-39 for 347 yards with two interceptions. He hit the 300-yard mark but didn’t score a touchdown for the first time this year.
Chiefs 30, Lions 17
Fantasy Stud: Patrick Mahomes. Mahomes is absolutely rolling right now. He had four total touchdowns. He was 22-of-30 for 257 yards and three touchdowns without a turnover. He also ran seven times for 34 yards and a touchdown. Mahomes scored 34.15 fantasy points, giving him three straight games with 30-plus fantasy points. And Mahomes gets his No. 1 receiver back from suspension next week. Watch out
Fantasy Dud: Jahmyr Gibbs. Gibbs had 17 carries for 65 yards and caught just a pass for no gain. It was not the type of game you expect from Gibbs. The Chiefs did a good job of preventing the big play from Gibbs and limiting his work in the passing game. It was a rare down game from the superstar back.
Game Notes: Marquise Brown had four receptions for 45 yards and two touchdowns. It was his first multiple-touchdown game of the season. He has scores two of his last three games.
Jameson Williams got it going after three straight poor games. He had six receptions for 66 yards and a touchdown on seven targets.
Jeff Paur is a two-time finalist for FSWA Fantasy Football Writer of the Year and won the FSWA award for Best Fantasy Football Article on the Web in 2011. He also was the most accurate expert in 2012, winning the FSTA Fantasy Football Accuracy Award. If you have any questions for Jeff, email him at jeff@rtsports.com. Follow Jeff on Twitter @jeffpaur.
Miami Dolphins tight end Darren Waller has made an instant impression with his new team after missing the first three weeks of the season, and he's quickly become one of Tua Tagovailoa's top targets. He and the Dolphins visit the Browns in Week 7 in a matchup of two 1-5 teams. Waller has played more snaps each week and worked up to a 69% snap share last week against the Chargers. He only had two catches for 12 yards, but had another good fantasy day since he found the end zone for the fourth time in three contests. In his three games, he has 10 catches for 117 yards to go with his four scores, and that production is enough to make him RotoBaller's TE10 this week as he faces the Browns, who rank in the middle of the pack against tight ends.
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Miami Dolphins tight end Julian Hill started the first three games of the season but had just one catch. Since the return of Darren Waller from a hip injury, Hill has actually been more involved in the last few weeks, while serving as the team's second tight end. He had four catches for 22 yards against the Panthers and three catches for 31 yards against the Chargers in the two games since the Dolphins lost Tyreek Hill (knee) for the season. This week, Hill and the Dolphins visit the Browns, who rank 18th in the NFL against tight ends this season. He's only the TE41, so he's not nearly in a starting spot in all but the deepest formats, but it is interesting that he's been able to find a little bit of a rhythm and role the last few weeks in Miami's passing game.
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Miami Dolphins wide receiver Malik Washington has stepped up as the team's second receiver since the season-ending injury to Tyreek Hill (knee). He hasn't been able to produce much yardage, though, coming into this week's matchup with the Browns. Washington has had four catches in each of the last two weeks, but hasn't had a play go for even 10 yards yet. He had four catches for no yards in Week 5, followed by four catches for 22 receiving yards last week against the Chargers. The increase in targets and catches is a good sign, but he hasn't been able to break out for any big gains. The Dolphins offense isn't vertical enough to make him a regular starting option at receiver right now, despite some big-play potential. He comes into this week ranked as RotoBaller's WR64 well off the radar in most formats.
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Miami Dolphins wide receiver Nick Westbrook-Ikhine has seen his snap share spike the last two weeks since the Tyreek Hill (knee) injury, but he has turned in no fantasy production as a result. As the Dolphins face the Browns this week, NWI will look to get involved in the offense after totaling just one catch over the last four weeks. Westbrook-Ikhine has become the team's third receiver over the last two weeks, playing 71% of snaps against the Panthers and 63% of the snaps against the Chargers. However, he has just one target and no catches despite being on the field for 76 plays. He has the potential to contribute since he's getting playing time, but the fact that Tua Tagovailoa doesn't throw the ball his way keeps him well off the fantasy radar this week in Cleveland, where he is the WR86 in RotoBaller's Week 7 rankings.
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Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Travis Hunter could have a breakout game against the Los Angeles Rams during their visit to London. After a quiet start to the season, Liam Coen stated to the press the gameplan would be to get Hunter more involved on offense this week. That is music to the ears of fantasy managers who drafted the talented rookie high. In limited action, the two-way phenom has showed flashes of talent while getting acclimated to both sides of the ball in the NFL. On the other hand, this could just be coach speak, so fantasy managers shouldn't get too hasty. Bold managers in need of an upside play should feel good about starting Hunter in Week 7.
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New York Giants kicker Jude McAtamney is an extremely low-floor option and should be avoided in all but the deepest fantasy formats for his Week 7 road contest. McAtamney has minimal history to rely on, having scored only nine total fantasy points across his three appearances with a 100% field goal rate on two attempts but missing an Extra Point against the Eagles. Unfortunately, the Denver Broncos are a difficult matchup for opposing kickers, as they rank 23rd in fantasy points allowed to the position, limiting kickers to a meager 9.5 points per game. Given the Giants' implied total of only 16.75 points and the Broncos' elite Red Zone Defense, which ranks 1st in the NFL, McAtamney is not projected to see the high-value scoring opportunities needed to be fantasy-relevant this week.
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New York Giants tight end Theo Johnson is a risky, touchdown-dependent TE2 for Week 7 due to an extremely difficult road matchup against the stout Denver Broncos defense. Johnson has been a red-zone weapon for rookie QB Jaxson Dart, accounting for all three of Dart's career passing touchdowns, but the Broncos are the 4th-ranked fantasy defense against tight ends, allowing a paltry 4.6 Fantasy Points Per Game. Denver's overall defense ranks 2nd in the NFL, giving up only 15.8 points per game, and they are especially brutal in the red zone, ranking 1st with a 28.6% Defense Red Zone TD Rate. With an average of only 7.4 yards per reception this season and coming off a mere 27-yard performance in Week 6, Johnson needs a fourth touchdown since Dart took over just to provide value.
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New York Giants wide receiver Lil'Jordan Humphrey is a desperate dart throw for Week 7, despite a solid performance in his Giants debut due to a brutal defensive matchup against his former team. Elevated from the practice squad last week, Humphrey immediately saw a surprising eight targets, turning them into four receptions for 55 yards, which resulted in 7.5 fantasy points and included a crucial 34-yard reception. However, the Broncos' defense is a top-two unit against the wide receiver position, ranking 2nd in the NFL by allowing an average of only 18.9 fantasy points per game to the position. Furthermore, the Broncos' pass defense is one of the league's best, allowing a mere 165.2 passing yards per game, and their overall points-against average of 15.8 points further limits the Giants' offensive ceiling and Humphrey's chances for a repeat performance.
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New York Giants wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson is establishing himself as the team's WR1 but faces a significant challenge in the Broncos' elite defense, making him a Flex play with a lower ceiling. Since Malik Nabers' injury, Robinson has commanded a steady target share, leading the team with six receptions for 84 yards and his second touchdown of the season in Week 6, maintaining his status as the 23rd-ranked fantasy WR (10.3 FPPG). However, the Broncos have one of the stingiest pass defenses in the NFL, ranking 2nd in points allowed to wide receivers (18.9 FPPG) and 3rd in the league with only 165.2 passing yards allowed per game. Their defense has been a total lockdown, sitting 2nd in the NFL by allowing an average of only 15.8 points against per game, which points to a tough day for the Giants' offense to sustain drives and maximize Robinson's volume.
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New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo's incredible emergence makes him a must-start, albeit risky, low-end RB1/high-end RB2 for the tough road matchup in Denver. Skattebo, currently the 10th-ranked fantasy RB averaging 15.22 points per game, is coming off a massive 28 fantasy point performance where he rushed for 98 yards and three touchdowns against the Eagles. This week, his volume will be tested against the Broncos' elite defense, which ranks 4th against fantasy running backs, allowing only 17.47 fantasy points per game. Crucially, the Denver defense has been a red-zone wall, ranking 1st in the NFL by allowing a minuscule 28.6% touchdown rate and a league-low two rushing touchdowns all season, directly threatening Skattebo's primary source of his five touchdowns. Skattebo's immense workload and role near the goal line, however, keep his ceiling high despite the difficult on-paper matchup against a run defense allowing just 89 rushing yards per game.
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New York Giants running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. is a low-end flex option for Week 7, as he is firmly relegated to the backup role behind rookie Cam Skattebo. Tracy's season-long statistics are already concerning, with only 74 rushing yards on 26 carries for a meager 2.8 average yards per carry, and zero touchdowns on the year. This week presents a very challenging matchup, as the Broncos' defense ranks as the 4th-ranked fantasy defense against running backs, allowing just 17.47 fantasy points per game. Their rush defense is stifling, giving up only 89.0 rushing yards per game and having allowed a league-low two rushing touchdowns on the season. Following his return in Week 6, Tracy managed only four carries for six yards, suggesting minimal opportunity against one of the NFL's most dominant defenses.
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Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker will face the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 7. Butker knocked through his only field goal attempt from 33 yards away towards the end of the fourth quarter of Week 6. The Chiefs kicker has been relatively productive on the backs of Kansas City's offensive resurgence, but he hasn't been impressive. Butker has missed at least one kick in five of six games this season, and his FG% this year is nearly 10% lower than his career average. Despite his struggles, Butker should be in play again with the Chiefs tied for the highest implied team total this week against the Raiders. The Chiefs are massive home favorites, and Butker should get plenty of opportunities to cash in. Butker is ranked K6 in our RotoBaller rankings, making him a good start at the position.
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New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart will face his toughest test yet against the elite Denver Broncos defense, making him a risky QB2 for Week 7. Dart's fantasy value is propped up by his rushing, as he has posted over 50 yards and a touchdown on the ground in two of his three starts, accumulating 167 rushing yards and two touchdowns on the season. However, the Broncos' pass defense is a massive concern, as they rank second in the NFL in points allowed per game (15.8) and are the second-worst matchup for fantasy quarterbacks, allowing only 11.62 fantasy points per game. Furthermore, Dart has been sacked seven times in three starts, and he will now face a Broncos team that leads the league with an astounding 30 sacks. His mobility and willingness to run are his best hope for a decent floor, but the matchup's difficulty makes him hard to trust as a starting option.
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Tennessee Titans quarterback Cameron Ward has already faced plenty of adversity this week after his head coach was fired mid-season. Now, to make matters worse, Ward will face off against a New England Patriots team that has been terrific over the last two weeks. The Patriots have enjoyed resounding wins over the Bills and Saints, largely due to big contributions from the defensive side of the ball. That same defense will look to make life extra difficult for Ward in his first game with interim head coach Mike McCoy -- his third different head coach over the last 12 months. The rookie No. 1 pick has struggled through his first six NFL contests, completing just 55 percent of his passes for 1,101 passing yards, three touchdowns, four interceptions, and four lost fumbles. The staggeringly high turnover-to-touchdown ratio could possibly grow even larger this week; not only has New England forced four turnovers in its last two games, but it has also allowed the 13th-fewest fantasy points to opposing quarterbacks in 2025. Ward should be avoided at all costs in Week 7.
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Kansas City Chiefs running back Brashard Smith will face the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 7. The rookie did not handle a single carry in the 30-17 victory over the Detroit Lions last week, but he did handle his normal allotment of receptions. Smith has three receptions in each of the last three games and he's averaging 8.9 yards per catch. The 22-year-old was a wide receiver at the University of Miami, but proved his ability to run between the tackles at SMU. That said, the Chiefs have not allowed him to handle many carries, likely due to his small stature. The smaller back is a speedster with 4.39 speed, and Kansas City is likely trying to maximize his efficiency by getting him in space. There is a chance that his role grows as the season goes on, but it's not likely to happen this week against the Raiders. The Raiders have been middle-of-the-pack against running backs, but with Kansas City being massive home favorites, Isiah Pacheco should be the favorite for more carries to run out the clock. Smith is ranked RB49 in our RotoBaller Half-PPR rankings, making him nothing more than a bench stash until he gets a larger workload.
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San Francisco 49ers kicker Eddy Pineiro has been one of the NFL's top scorers lately, going 8-for-8 on field goals and 3-for-3 on extra points over his last two games. The 30-year-old has been a terrific addition for the Niners, who moved on from the plight of Jake Moody earlier this year and have gotten consistent production out of his replacement. This week, Pineiro takes on the Atlanta Falcons, who rank near the middle of the league in limiting kicker points. The Falcons have allowed the 12th-most fantasy points to kickers, giving Pineiro an opportunity to remain highly effective yet again. He should be streamed and/or started in most leagues this week.
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New Orleans Saints kicker Blake Grupe was perfect in Week 6, making all four field goal attempts and his lone extra point in the loss to the Patriots. This marks his second straight game with four field goals, and with New Orleans struggling to reach the end zone, Grupe has established himself as one of the more reliable fantasy kickers, currently ranking fifth overall. He's 14-for-19 on field goals and 9-for-9 on extra points this season. Grupe faces the Bears in Week 7, who have allowed 8.2 fantasy points per game to kickers, 10th in the league. With the Saints moving the ball but struggling to score touchdowns, Grupe offers a strong floor and high-upside production for fantasy rosters.
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San Francisco 49ers running back Brian Robinson Jr. has maintained a depth role throughout the first six weeks of the 2025 NFL season, and that should remain the case this Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons. Robinson is averaging just 4.5 carries and 0.8 receptions per game with his new team, failing to carve out any significant workload behind Christian McCaffrey. While there's no question that he is a top handcuff who could be a low-end RB1 if McCaffrey were to miss time, for now, he's a non-factor in fantasy football. Managers in deeper leagues should stash him on the bench, and managers in shallow leagues can leave him on waivers.
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Kansas City Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt will take on the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 7. Hunt handled six carries for 23 yards and one catch for 11 yards in Week 6 against the Detroit Lions. The veteran running back continued his run of inefficient games, averaging under 4.0 yards per carry for the fifth time in six games this season. Despite his struggles, the Chiefs put him in goal-line situations and allowed him the opportunity to score three rushing touchdowns this season. Hunt and Isiah Pacheco had split the backfield opportunities nearly 50/50 until Week 6. Pacheco handled 12 carries compared to Hunt's six, and the former was more efficient with his touches. If the Chiefs decide to feed Pacheco more each week, Hunt's usage in the offense could be trending down. Despite having a nice matchup against the Raiders, who have allowed eight rushing touchdowns this season, Hunt is ranked RB34 in our RotoBaller Half-PPR rankings this week. Hunt should be viewed as an RB3/Flex option against the Las Vegas Raiders.
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New Orleans Saints tight end/quarterback Taysom Hill recorded just one carry for one yard in the Week 6 loss to the Patriots, but it was enough for the 35-year-old Swiss Army knife to find the end zone. This was only his second game back since tearing his ACL in Week 13 of 2024, and so far he's logged seven carries for zero yards and a touchdown while also completing his lone pass attempt for 19 yards in Week 5. Hill remains one of the most unpredictable players in football, but a favorable matchup against a Bears defense allowing 156.4 rushing yards per game could give him a spark. He ranks as a TE2 with week-winning upside if he sees enough opportunities across the board.
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