Week 7 Winners & Losers: Biggest Takeaways From Every Game! + Early Waiver Wire, Injury Updates & More! (10/25 Fantasy Football Podcast)

Aaron Jones left the game in Week 7 with a knee injury; he has been playing with a sprained MCL, and this additional knee injury warrants monitoring going forward.

Aaron Jones has been dealing with a knee injury since week two and re-aggravated it; his status is uncertain heading forward, which directly impacts Jordan Mason's upside.

Alvin Kamara recorded only 5 rushing yards in Week 7 for the Saints, reflecting the team's overall offensive struggles and lack of running back production.

Alvin Kamara almost caught a touchdown in an incredible sequence toward the end of the first half of the Saints game; the play was part of a chaotic red zone sequence that also involved Derek Carr fumbling and Kendrick Miller fumbling at the one-yard line.

Zonovan Night is the better of the two Cardinals running backs and should be rostered as a handcuff in case of lingering absence for Jeremiah Love; he should have had a touchdown after dropping one in the end zone.

Robinson scored 18 points per game on average but has failed to reach that threshold in three straight games with scores of 15.8, 7.3, and approximately 17 PPR points; however, he remains a top-five player and trade target, still getting consistent work. Historical precedent: Robinson had a worse three-game stretch in weeks 8–10 last year before winning fantasy leagues afterward.

Scored 17.5 PPR points in Week 7, his best performance in his last three games (7.5, 15.8, 7.3 in prior three weeks). Year Up United's notes this is a respectable output and that concerns about his recent production should be put to rest.

Bo Nix had a strong performance against the Cardinals, including a 60-yard rushing touchdown and benefiting from the Broncos' improved run game and the Cardinals' man-to-man coverage scheme; the source notes this performance built confidence for Nix moving forward.

Allen is expected to have a bigger role than before following Brice's injury. Allen will be touchdown-dependent flex play, while Brice will handle most of the passing work as the RB2. A potential coaching change could alter offensive philosophy and role distribution.

Cooks was a dud in the 49ers' loss to Atlanta; the 49ers offense is not looking good overall.

The speaker is freaked out about Breece Hall going forward, suggesting concern about his role or production trajectory, particularly in contrast to Ollie Gordon's emergence as a clear starter.

Brock Purdy was started over Malik Willis and Bo Nix in Week 7; the source notes this was the correct decision in hindsight, as Purdy was the preferred quarterback start over the other two options.

Bucky Irving saw significant goal-line work, receiving multiple carries near the goal line, suggesting he is a primary target for short-yardage opportunities.

Took a step back in Week 7 against Giants defense, contributing to Texans' overall bad game and Nico Collins' shutdown performance.

Caleb Douglas had 3 catches for 2 touchdowns; showing explosive play despite limited target volume and is widely available on waivers.

Cam Ward is being compared to Jamarcus Russell as a potential bust; the source is responding to a hot take that Ward is the worst bust since Russell, indicating significant disappointment with Ward's performance.

Titans deployed no-huddle offense extensively in Week 7, running 18 no-huddle snaps (more than any team at that point in the day), which appeared to help Ward's performance.

Carnell Tate left the game in Week 7 but returned, indicating a minor injury.

Chase Brown had an unproductive game (11 carries, 39 yards, 4 catches, 19 yards) despite dominating touches and snap share; while he retained work and played 2-of-3 snaps inside the five, the lack of explosiveness and inefficiency is concerning for a first or second round pick, and upcoming matchups against Pittsburgh and Washington (very good run defenses) may not help unlock his potential.

Chase Brown is becoming difficult to start on a weekly basis; the source agrees with this assessment and notes that while Brown may be started in favorable matchups like next week against Tennessee, his role and consistency remain problematic.

Recorded 5 targets on 11 total team targets (45% target share) in Week 7 against Carolina, scoring 6.7 PPR points despite having a touchdown called back on a legal shift/formation. Analysts give the performance a pass given the weak opponent (Panthers) and note he hasn't yet played a game without Mike Evans.

Godwin is preferred over Addison if Luca is out; the speaker suggests Godwin could lead the team in targets next week without Mecca Buka and would rank him in the top 36 discussions, indicating significant upside if the injury situation breaks favorably.

Kirk was started in only 17% of leagues; didn't play much and didn't get a target in the 49ers' loss to Atlanta, reflecting the 49ers' offensive struggles.

Suffered a thigh injury in Week 7 and played only four total snaps in the second and third quarters combined; has a bye week coming. Year Up United's expresses no major concern about his status going forward.

Christian McCaffrey sat for part of the game but appears to be fine; still worth monitoring for any lingering issues.

Christian McCaffrey got hurt during the game but returned and scored a long touchdown run, indicating he was able to continue playing despite the injury.

McCaffrey suffered an injury in the 49ers game and played only four total snaps combined in the second and third quarters, raising concerns about his health status.

CJ Donaldson left early in Week 7 for the Saints; the Saints go into their bye week and hope to get Travis Etienne back in Week 9.

Colby Parkinson was beat up in Week 7, going in and out of the game all day for the Rams.

Dalton Schultz has emerged as a clear factor in the Cardinals passing attack, establishing himself as a receiving option alongside Marvin Harrison Jr. and other receivers, indicating a meaningful role in the offense.

Darnell Washington scored a touchdown in the Saints-Steelers game; he was one of only two touchdown scorers in the game (along with Devon Vele).

Boston was a disappointment in the game despite receiving nine targets in a Browns offense that distributed targets across multiple receivers; however, the fact that he's getting consistent target volume (nine targets) suggests he remains part of the offense's plan and could improve as the season progresses.

Derek Carr had a poor passing game performance in the Saints-Steelers game; the speaker noted that the Pittsburgh passing game was weak overall, with Carr fumbling on a goal line attempt and failing to convert on a tush push attempt.

Watson posted a season-high 36 pass attempts, though not by much (he'd been at 33 attempts a couple of times previously); the volume was still significant for him but not indicative of a dramatic shift in the Browns' passing approach.

Devin Singletary is a running back option to consider on waivers if you want to get ahead of the bye week; mentioned in context of Giants injury situation.

Garrett Wilson came off a bad game; his struggles may be opening opportunities for other Jets receivers like Omar Cooper Jr., raising questions about whether there is a Garrett Wilson problem developing.

Wilson came off a bad game and may have a problem with quarterback Geno Smith; there was a heated argument between them on the sidelines, raising questions about whether his lack of production was due to insufficient targets or interpersonal issues; upcoming matchup against the Raiders could be telling.

Garrett Wilson is positioned for increased target opportunities against the Texans; the source contrasts the Texans' defense (better than the Jets' but still weak) with the Jets' tendency to be in shootout situations, suggesting Wilson will see more passing volume when circumstances align favorably.

Gino Smith is on the waiver wire and gets the Raiders this week; mentioned as a quarterback option to consider for streaming purposes.

Dulcich had a big game with five catches for 86 yards on five targets. This marks two straight games with five targets for Dulcich, indicating consistent target volume and opportunity.

JJ McCarthy looked awesome in the Texans' game; the source highlights his strong performance as a positive takeaway from the week.

Williams was ranked as one of the top five flex performers in Week 7, indicating strong weekly production.

Jalen Waddle had limited impact in the Dolphins-Broncos game with few targets and no huge plays; he also suffered a shoulder injury during the game, which is a concern for his ongoing availability and performance.

Jalen Waddle suffered an arm or shoulder injury late in Week 7 for the Dolphins.

Jalen Warren was awesome in the Saints-Steelers game; the speaker highlighted him as a bright spot in an otherwise poor passing game performance by Pittsburgh.

Jalen Wright left the game in the fourth quarter for the Dolphins in Week 7.

Jeremiah Love is the primary Cardinals running back; Zonovan Night is the backup to monitor in case of lingering absence.

Joe Burrow had four touchdown passes in the second half against the Bengals' opponent; the Bengals' offense was pass-heavy in the second half after a run-focused first half, with Burrow's strong passing performance contributing to the team's offensive success.

Jonah Coleman should be rostered in many more leagues than he currently is; identified as an undervalued waiver wire target.

Addison had only three targets in this game on 24 pass attempts by Kyler Murray, indicating limited involvement in the Cardinals' passing attack; Year Up United's is not going to start him going forward.

Addison is a drop candidate for Week 7 with Detroit coming up; the speaker would hold Chris Godwin over Addison if Luca (Lucas) is out, suggesting conditional value based on injury status of competing receivers.

Mason is characterized as a trap back who will not be involved in the passing game; he will have games like this one where he's not a factor in the offense's passing attack, and the team will find other backs like Clay Bourne or DJ Dallas to share touches with him.

Mason is positioned to be a strong play if Aaron Jones (knee injury since week two, re-aggravated) misses time; he averaged just shy of 13 PPR points per game in games Jones missed last year and will secure short-yardage touchdown opportunities, projecting to hover around RB20 during Jones's absence.

Downs is a drop candidate; the speaker advocates dropping him entirely, suggesting his fantasy value is severely compromised despite earlier season context.

Josh Jacobs owns the Green Bay backfield and is projected to be a top 12 running back for the rest of the season; the source prefers Jacobs over Chase Brown in the same backfield, though notes there is a suspension risk to monitor with Jacobs.

Justin Jefferson's role and production are in question following the Vikings' poor offensive performance in their win over the Colts; the source flags this as a concern worth monitoring despite Minnesota's 6-0 record.

Jefferson should be treated as a high-end number two receiver rather than a top-tier option; Year Up United's notes that there are at least eight receivers they would rather have than Jefferson, and his production is heavily dependent on other Cardinals receivers being unavailable, as evidenced by his one good game with Kyler when nobody else was there.

Jefferson remains in the top 12 receiver conversation, but the speaker expresses concern about his current trajectory; while one good game against Detroit could restore confidence, he's no longer in the top six conversation and the recent performance is not encouraging.

Kalon Black received a goal-line carry but was stuffed; the speaker suggests this was his opportunity and he failed to capitalize, indicating limited future goal-line role.

Kalon Black got a goal line carry and was stuffed; the speaker indicated he had his chance but didn't convert. Kendrick Miller is the clear goal line guy for the time being until Travis Etienne returns, and the speaker expressed uncertainty about Black's role when Etienne does come back.

Allen's target share has deteriorated sharply; he received only 3 targets on 22 pass attempts in a recent game, down from 9, 9, and 11 targets in the previous three games, indicating a significant decline in offensive involvement and role.

Keenan Allen was offered in a trade for Braylon Allen by a fantasy manager seeking running back depth while holding excess wide receivers. The trade was accepted after Brice's injury report, creating a timing-dependent value scenario.

Kendry Miller recorded 6 rushing yards in Week 7 for the Saints, part of a historically poor rushing performance by the team.

Murray had 39 rushing yards in this game, marking back-to-back games with approximately 40 yards per game on the ground; his career average coming into the season was 36 yards per game, so the rushing floor is a positive development.

Laviska Shenault is a stud and should be held through the bye week; the speaker recommended holding him despite the Saints' bye week approaching.

Malik Willis was not started in Week 7, with Brock Purdy being the preferred quarterback option over Willis and Bo Nix.

Willis had a great fantasy day with over 30 fantasy points, ran the ball well, and now has his full receiving core healthy; he is entering the streaming conversation as a potential quarterback option going forward.

Underperformed in Week 7 against Carolina despite Year Up United's Dave Richard's strong pregame recommendation to start him over Chris Godwin. Both receivers struggled in the blowout loss, though Harrison did catch a touchdown.

Marvin Harrison Jr. is expected to become increasingly comfortable and integrated into the Cardinals offense; the source notes he's been featured back-to-back weeks and will continue to see target opportunities as he settles in, suggesting his role and upside are expanding.

Mason Taylor is the number one tight end in the Jets-Dolphins matchup context, establishing him as a top-tier tight end option.

Michael Carter received significant work in Week 7, filling the role typically held by Tajay Spears, who was inactive.

Wilson had a not-great game with four catches for 55 yards. He is expected to fluctuate between wide receiver three and flex depending on matchup and bye weeks. Upcoming schedule includes Dallas (favorable), then Seattle, Rams, and Chiefs (less favorable).

Evans has a touchdown in four straight games and all but one game this year; 50% roster ownership; had one target in the most recent game but in non-PPR formats might be a good starting option going forward.

Massive Week 7 disappointment with 2 PPR points after being shadowed by Deontay Banks in a Giants box-one defensive scheme. Consecutive weeks of shutdown coverage (Travis Hunter last week, Banks this week) have raised questions about must-start status. Only 10 targets over last two games. Docked at least one round from 2-3 turn draft position; now projects as number-two receiver going forward. Bye week follows, then faces Chargers and Cleveland.

Nico Collins, drafted at the 2-3 turn, should be docked at least a round in current redraft valuations due to recent underperformance and role concerns.

Nico Collins' target upside is diminishing as the Cardinals diversify their passing attack; with Marvin Harrison Jr. becoming more comfortable, Tankdale returning to health, and Dalton Schultz emerging as a factor, Collins is no longer dominating targets back-to-back weeks, limiting his fantasy ceiling.

Gordon is a winner going forward; the speaker initially misjudged him as part of a timeshare in a weak offense, but Gordon has emerged as a starter and is helping elevate Miami's offense. He is a legitimate RB2 option for fantasy managers with strong play and a healthy receiving core around him.

Gordon is a winner this week; fantasy managers can start him as a number two running back. He performed well against Minnesota a few weeks ago. Preferred over Tony Pollard in a direct comparison, though upcoming schedule against high-scoring teams (New England, Detroit, Bills) presents a concern. Gordon runs many routes but lacks significant passing-game involvement, which could become problematic if Miami falls behind in games.

Omar Cooper Jr., a rookie wide receiver, had 5 catches for 115 yards and a touchdown on 5 targets; he was started in 46% of leagues and benefited from Adnan Mitchell being active and Garrett Wilson coming off a bad game.

Peyton Barber continues to receive occasional high-value touches and goal-line work alongside Chase Brown; while he is not expected to take over the backfield, he remains the more physical back and will continue to be annoying in PPR formats by stealing some of those touchdown opportunities.

Quinchon Judkins is positioned to have a strong matchup against Tennessee, which recently lost a good run stopper; Judkins ran all over them in a recent game, suggesting the Bengals' upcoming matchup against Tennessee could be an easy run-game opportunity.

Judkins was great in his game, started in 63% of leagues, and posted just over 100 total yards with two touchdowns despite playing only 52% of the snaps; this suggests there's room for him to carve out a larger role with the 5-2 Cleveland Browns, who are finding ways to win games and stay competitive; he's basically locked in as an RB2, though it might take two consecutive poor performances against Pittsburgh to reconsider the early investment.

RJ Harvey had a 50-yard receiving touchdown in the Broncos' game against the Cardinals, contributing to the Broncos' offensive success and confidence-building performance.

Listed as a big loser from Week 7 Panthers game, part of Panthers' across-the-board poor performance.

Samaj Perine scored a one-yard touchdown run, but the speaker clarifies this does not establish him as the primary goal-line back; the touchdown was an isolated opportunity rather than a role indicator.

Sean Tucker saw some goal-line work in the game, though the speaker did not identify him as the primary goal-line back.

Higgins was ranked among the top five flex performers in Week 7 with six catches for 140 yards and a touchdown, demonstrating strong production despite a slow start.

Pollard was identified as one of the top five flex performers in Week 7, indicating strong weekly production and fantasy relevance.

Tony Pollard had a strong Week 7 performance for the Titans, going 'crazy' according to the broadcast commentary.

Pollard delivered his first game with more than 13.6 PPR fantasy points despite being started in only 49% of leagues; he carried 25 times with three targets and three catches for 26 yards, totaling 155 yards; the source respects the Cleveland Browns defense and liked what Pollard showed leading into the game, and now with this performance against a competitive Titans team, he's locked in as an RB2.

Pollard recorded 25 carries with 3 targets and 3 catches for 26 yards, totaling 155 yards in Week 7 against Cleveland. The source notes Cleveland has a weak run defense (4.8+ yards per carry allowed in 5 of 7 games), ranking among the five worst in the league. Pollard could have added another touchdown but lost one. If Tennessee continues losing and trades him to a contending team, he could regularly receive ~20 touches and perform at a high level.

The source expresses confidence in Pollard's long-term outlook, stating 'if I've got Pollard on my team, I'm pretty happy long term.' This reflects optimism about his sustained performance and potential trade value.

In a direct comparison with Ollie Gordon, Pollard is ranked lower unless he gets traded, which is not an expected outcome. The source prefers Gordon over Pollard in current circumstances.

Travis Etienne is currently out, with Kendrick Miller serving as the interim goal-line back until his return.

Travis Etienne is injured and may return; Kendrick Miller is the clear goal line guy for the time being until Etienne comes back, though the speaker expressed uncertainty about the role situation when Etienne does return.

Hawkinson had five targets in this game and scored a touchdown, making him a candidate for streaming consideration going forward; he was the primary beneficiary of the Cardinals' passing game struggles.

McBride was ranked third among Week 7 flex performers with a big game, demonstrating strong tight end production.

Craft played 57 of 65 snaps and scored an early touchdown; the Rams kept running him back out there to avoid throwing to Tyler Higbee, signaling heavy involvement and red-zone opportunity.

Tucker Craft played 57 of 65 snaps for the Rams in Week 7, indicating significant playing time and role in the offense.

The Rams were running Tucker Craft repeatedly to avoid having to throw to Tyler Higbee, suggesting limited offensive role for Higbee.

Left game in first half and did not return in Week 7. Injury timing coincided with Cam Saquon Barkley's increased workload and snap share.

Tyrone Tracy Jr. suffered an injury in Week 7 but it did not appear to be serious.

Tyrone Tracy is a running back option to consider on waivers; mentioned as a potential long-term beneficiary if Scott's hamstring injury is serious.

Woody Marks left the game in Week 7 but returned, indicating a minor injury concern.

Flowers was ranked as the second-best flex performer in Week 7, indicating strong weekly production and fantasy performance.