Fantasy Football Week 7 waiver wire: 5 players to cut

Bye weeks have thinned out fantasy football rosters in recent weeks, but fantasy managers have found ways to keep their rosters going.

Fantasy Football owners rely on injury replacements and matchup-based streamers to broadcast their lineups. But as some key players return to lineups after time off, these replacements will provide diminishing returns for their fantasy managers.

This will lead to some difficult add/drop decisions; and although it may seem counterproductive to cut a player who started in a prominent position just a few days before, sometimes it is the best option.

Here are five players to cut after Week 6 of the fantasy football season, including a former top handcuffer and some recent high-quality streaming options.

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Player Transfer Exemption: Week 7

Fields has been an excellent streamer for fantasy managers this year, and his running ability gives him a quality floor most weeks. That said, there are some reasons to drop it if necessary in week 7.

First, Fields will face the New York Jets this week. The Jets should be able to contain him on the ground better than most, which will make him a sitting contender in Week 7 ahead of their more favorable matchups against the New York Giants and Washington Commanders.

Second, Russell Wilson is now waiting in the wings and could take over for Fields at any time if the fourth-year quarterback struggles. Fields has a 4-2 record, so Mike Tomlin may not be eager to bench him, but the fact is that Fields’ job isn’t as secure as some of the other top streaming options at the position.

Stashing Fields to use in Weeks 8 and 9 would be nice, but don’t be afraid to cut him to add another playmaker or quarterback to your fantasy roster. It shouldn’t be too difficult to get him back even if you let him hang on the ropes for a week.

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Many fantasy football coaches drafted Edwards in hopes of him becoming No. 1 in the Chargers’ run-heavy offense. Instead, JK Dobbins emerged as the most explosive threat for Los Angeles, relegating Edwards to handcuffed status.

The Chargers placed Edwards on IR before Week 6 with an ankle injury, so he will be out until at least Week 10. His absence allowed Kimani Vidal to be active for the first time in his NFL career, and Vidal responded by racking up 51 yards. and one touchdown on six total touches in his first game.

Vidal is an explosive pass catcher, and if he performs well with Edwards out, the rookie should hold down the No. 2 running back spot behind Dobbins. This will give Edwards little fantasy value for the rest of the season.

Sermon started for the second consecutive time in place of the injured Jonathan Taylor, but once again did not fully take advantage of his opportunities.

Sermon saw a team-high 18 carries, but turned them into just 29 yards. He didn’t record a reception or a touchdown, so he disappointed every fantasy owner who expected him to be a safe, high-volume flex despite an average matchup against a good Tennessee Titans run defense.

Taylor’s status for Week 7 and beyond is uncertain, but it’s hard to imagine trusting Sermon again, even in a favorable matchup against a weak Miami Dolphins defense. Sermon could make a touchdown fantasy relevant, but it’s also possible the Colts give Tyler Goodson (eight carries, 51 yards) more work. This would essentially eliminate the fantasy value of the Sermon.

Both Davante Adams (hamstring) and Jakobi Meyers (ankle) missed the Raiders’ Week 6 game against the Steelers, so fantasy football owners were hopeful that Tucker could emerge as a high-volume receiving option for lineups. in need of recipients.

Instead, Tucker disappointed. He was only targeted twice by Aidan O’Connell and failed to record a reception. Perhaps the second-year speedster is better in easier matchups, but O’Connell’s lack of high-quality arm strength will limit Tucker’s fielding potential. And if Meyers or Adams return to action in the coming weeks, Tucker will likely become an afterthought — if he isn’t already.

Any hope that Likely would emerge as the Ravens’ top tight end during the 2024 NFL season appears to have disappeared. He exploded twice during the first six weeks of the season — scoring 111 yards and a touchdown in Week 1 against the Kansas City Chiefs and recording two touchdowns in Week 5 against the Cincinnati Bengals — but in his other four games, he combined for six receptions. and 83 yards.

The Ravens continue to split the workload between Likely, Mark Andrews and Charlie Kolar, and Andrews appears to be improving week to week after a slow start to the season. As such, Likely can be safely released; he’s more of a boom-or-bust DFS option than a legitimate starter in fantasy football leagues.