Six weeks into the 2026 fantasy football season, we’re reaching the point where changing workloads and declining production deserve more attention than preseason expectations. Several players are establishing themselves as legitimate weekly difference-makers, while others are losing opportunities or struggling to produce despite substantial playing time. I’m looking beyond individual fantasy scores to evaluate touches, targets, efficiency, injuries, and the sustainability of each player’s role. Here are the biggest risers and fallers in my rest-of-season fantasy football rankings entering Week 7.
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Rankings Risers
1. Colston Loveland, TE (CHI)
Colston Loveland delivered his best performance of the season against Atlanta, catching six of seven targets for 65 yards and a touchdown in Chicago’s 31-23 victory. His 18.5 PPR points represented a significant improvement after averaging just 4.8 PPR points per game over his first five appearances, when he combined for 13 receptions, 110 yards, and no touchdowns. Caleb Williams’ return to the lineup was an important development after the Bears had been operating with Tyson Bagent, giving Loveland an opportunity to work with Chicago’s starting quarterback again. The increased production was particularly encouraging because Loveland had struggled to establish consistent receiving involvement despite possessing the talent to become an important part of the offense. His seven targets were an encouraging development, especially considering Chicago has several established receiving options competing for opportunities.
Loveland’s breakout is encouraging, but I’m not assuming one productive performance automatically establishes him as a dependable weekly fantasy starter. Chicago still has Rome Odunze and Luther Burden III competing for receiving opportunities, making it unlikely that Loveland commands seven targets every week. However, the combination of increased receiving production and Williams’ return gives him a considerably more appealing fantasy outlook entering Week 7. Loveland still needs to demonstrate that his Week 6 target volume can become a regular part of Chicago’s offense, but the upside is becoming difficult to ignore. I’m moving him into the weekly TE1 conversation, with the potential to climb further if his receiving involvement continues.
2. Carnell Tate, WR (TEN)
Carnell Tate continues demonstrating why he’s one of the most exciting young receivers in fantasy football, catching six passes for 70 yards and a touchdown against Indianapolis in Week 6. His 19.0 PPR points were especially impressive considering Cam Ward threw for just 102 yards, meaning Tate accounted for nearly 69% of Tennessee’s passing production. According to Fantasy Life’s Week 6 utilization report, Tate owns a 27% target share and a remarkable 48% air-yards share, demonstrating how heavily the Titans rely on him when they attempt to move the football through the air. He’s also averaging 1.98 yards per route run, ranking 24th among receivers with at least 100 routes, while his average route depth sits at 9.2 yards. Tate has lined up in the slot on 27% of his snaps, giving Tennessee flexibility to move him around the formation rather than relying exclusively on outside receiving opportunities. He’s averaging 11.2 PPR points per game through six weeks, but that number increases to 14.0 over his last three contests.
I’m buying Tate because his underlying opportunity is considerably stronger than Tennessee’s overall offensive production. A 27% target share and 48% air-yards share are particularly impressive for a rookie playing in an offense that has struggled to generate consistent passing volume. His receiving alignment also gives him opportunities to win at different depths rather than functioning exclusively as a vertical threat. Ward’s limited production will continue creating frustrating weeks, especially when Tennessee struggles to sustain drives, but Tate has demonstrated that he can command a substantial portion of the offense regardless of the matchup. His efficiency and recent scoring production suggest there’s still room for his fantasy numbers to improve if the Titans become even moderately more productive through the air. I’m treating Tate as an ascending WR3 with legitimate WR2 upside over the second half of the season.
4. Ja’Kobi Lane, WR (BAL)
Ja’Kobi Lane returned from injured reserve against Cleveland and immediately earned meaningful opportunities, catching four of five targets for 40 yards in Baltimore’s 13-10 loss. His production wasn’t overwhelming, but the underlying involvement was encouraging for a rookie making his first appearance since Week 1. According to PlayerProfiler’s Week 6 usage report, Lane played 54.4% of Baltimore’s offensive snaps, ran routes on 57.9% of the team’s passing plays and earned a 16.1% target share. PFF also reported that Lane played 16 of the Ravens’ first 32 offensive snaps before Rashod Bateman suffered a shoulder injury, demonstrating that his involvement wasn’t exclusively the result of Bateman leaving the game. Tyler Huntley threw for just 165 yards, limiting the overall receiving production available, while Lane still managed to earn five opportunities in his first game back.
Lane’s immediate target involvement provides a promising foundation for a larger role, particularly if Bateman’s injury forces Baltimore to adjust its receiving rotation. However, his 57.9% route participation also demonstrates that he hasn’t established an every-down role, making him difficult to trust as an immediate fantasy starter. Devontez Walker received additional opportunities after Bateman departed, while Zay Flowers remains an important part of the passing attack. Lamar Jackson’s eventual return could improve the overall offensive environment, but Lane still needs to earn more consistent routes before that translates into dependable fantasy production. I’m interested in him as a speculative bench addition with the potential to develop into a useful WR3 or flex option. His first game back was an encouraging starting point, but his next step is turning a complementary role into a more substantial share of Baltimore’s passing opportunities.
5. Isaiah Likely, TE (NYG)
Isaiah Likely continued his impressive stretch against New Orleans, catching six passes for 99 yards and a touchdown in the Giants’ 34-27 loss. His 21.9 PPR points were another strong performance for a player who has become one of New York’s most productive receiving options. Over his last three games, Likely has accumulated 24 receptions for 259 yards and three touchdowns, demonstrating that his emergence extends beyond one favorable matchup. His production also continued despite New York changing quarterbacks during the game, with J.J. McCarthy replacing Jameis Winston and connecting with Likely for a 24-yard touchdown. According to PFF, Likely played a career-high 91% of the Giants’ offensive snaps in Week 6, strengthening his outlook as a near-every-down receiving option. PlayerProfiler’s available 2026 profile also lists Likely at 17.1 PPR points per game across five appearances, reflecting how productive he’s been when active.
Likely’s receiving usage is what makes me particularly optimistic about his rest-of-season outlook. PlayerProfiler’s previously available sample showed a 31.3% target share, 33.7% targets-per-route-run rate and 81.9% route participation, with a 42.9% red-zone target share. Those figures describe an earlier sample rather than a fully updated six-week dataset, but they help explain why his recent production has been so impressive. He’s earning opportunities at a rate typically reserved for a team’s primary receiving options, which is especially valuable at tight end. The Giants’ quarterback situation introduces some uncertainty, but Likely has already demonstrated that his production can survive changes under center. I’m treating him as a legitimate weekly TE1 with top-five positional upside, and I’m considerably more interested in his consistent receiving volume than simply the fact that he’s scored three touchdowns over his last three games.
6. Germie Bernard, WR (PIT)
Germie Bernard has become one of Pittsburgh’s most important receiving options, following his six-catch, 80-yard performance in Week 5 with 11 receptions for 87 yards and a touchdown against Tampa Bay. His 25.7 PPR points in Week 6 came on 12 targets, including the game-winning touchdown in overtime. More importantly, his playing time and receiving involvement increased dramatically as Pittsburgh dealt with injuries throughout its receiving corps. According to PlayerProfiler’s Week 6 usage report, Bernard played 93.7% of the Steelers’ offensive snaps, ran routes on 96.4% of passing plays, and commanded a 24.5% target share. PFF also reported that Bernard lined up in the slot on 61% of his snaps, compared with 44% over the previous five games. With Michael Pittman Jr. and Roman Wilson on injured reserve and Ben Skowronek unavailable, Pittsburgh relied heavily on Bernard to handle responsibilities throughout the formation.
Bernard isn’t just putting together a couple of productive weeks. Pittsburgh is actively changing how it uses him, and that’s what makes this breakout worth buying into. His 96.4% route participation and 24.5% target share against Tampa Bay support that increased involvement, although the overtime period also contributed to his unusually high receiving volume. His increased slot usage gives Aaron Rodgers another option on shorter and intermediate passing concepts, which can help Bernard generate consistent receptions even when Pittsburgh isn’t producing explosive plays. DK Metcalf remains a major part of the passing attack, and Bernard’s role could change once the receiving corps becomes healthier, but his recent performances have demonstrated that he deserves meaningful involvement. I’m moving Bernard firmly into the WR3 conversation with legitimate WR2 upside if his target volume remains elevated.
7. Xavier Worthy, WR (KC)
Xavier Worthy delivered an encouraging performance against the Chargers, catching all seven of his targets for 73 yards in Kansas City’s 22-6 victory. His 14.3 PPR points represented a meaningful improvement for a receiver who had struggled to consistently turn opportunities into fantasy production earlier in the season. Rashee Rice’s absence created additional receiving opportunities, allowing Worthy to become more involved in Patrick Mahomes’ passing attack. Before Week 6, PlayerProfiler’s available statistical sample listed Worthy with an 18.5% target share, 18.9% first-read target share, 9.5-yard average depth of target, and 1.09 yards per route run. He was averaging 8.3 PPR points per game compared with 10.9 expected PPR points per game, a 2.6-point gap between his actual production and opportunity-based expectation. Those figures describe the earlier sample rather than his updated season averages, but they illustrate why his fantasy production had been disappointing relative to his involvement.
Worthy’s Week 6 performance demonstrated that he can contribute through consistent receptions rather than relying exclusively on deep passes. Catching seven passes on seven targets is encouraging, particularly for a receiver whose fantasy value has often depended on explosive plays and touchdowns. However, I want to distinguish improved production from a permanent change in his receiving role because Rice’s absence was an important factor in Kansas City’s target distribution. Worthy’s earlier 1.09 yards per route run also shows that he still has room to improve his efficiency, even if his expected fantasy production suggested he was capable of delivering more. I’m treating Worthy as a WR3 or flex option with significant upside when Kansas City gives him consistent opportunities. His long-term ceiling remains appealing, but I want to see this receiving involvement continue before moving him into the dependable WR2 conversation.
8. Kyle Pitts, TE (ATL)
Kyle Pitts delivered his best performance of the season against Chicago, catching five passes for 60 yards and two touchdowns in Atlanta’s 31-23 loss. His 23.0 PPR points were particularly encouraging because his receiving production coincided with an increase in offensive involvement. According to PFF, Pitts played 74% of Atlanta’s offensive snaps and participated in 93% of early-down plays featuring 11 personnel. That represents a meaningful improvement from his previous 55% overall snap share, while his earlier route participation had been approximately 58%. His target-earning rate had also been trending upward before the breakout, increasing from 11.3% targets per route earlier in the season to 25.7% over Weeks 4 and 5. Those changes suggest Pitts’ receiving role was improving before he scored twice against Chicago, making his Week 6 production more encouraging than a simple touchdown-driven performance.
Pitts’ increased playing time and target-earning ability provide a stronger foundation for sustained fantasy production. Atlanta still has Drake London and Bijan Robinson commanding substantial opportunities, so Pitts isn’t going to dominate the passing attack every week. However, his increased involvement in early-down personnel groupings suggests the Falcons are becoming more comfortable keeping him on the field in situations where he previously rotated out. That’s important because additional routes create more opportunities to earn targets, particularly near the goal line. I’m not expecting two touchdowns every week, but the improvement in his usage gives me more confidence that he can produce useful fantasy numbers without relying entirely on scoring. I’m moving Pitts into the weekly TE1 conversation, with his ceiling tied to whether Michael Penix Jr. continues involving him consistently.
Rankings Fallers
1. Cam Skattebo, RB (NYG)
Cam Skattebo suffered one of the most dramatic fantasy-value declines of Week 6 after failing to record a single touch against New Orleans. The Giants reduced his involvement to just six offensive snaps, representing an 8.3% snap share, after he had averaged approximately 67% of New York’s offensive snaps over the previous three weeks. According to FFToday’s Week 6 usage report, Tyrone Tracy Jr. led the backfield with a 41.7% snap share, followed by Devin Singletary at 36.1% and Najee Harris at 15.3%. Skattebo finished fourth in the rotation with no carries and no targets, an extraordinary decline for a player who had previously handled the majority of the team’s backfield opportunities. His reduced involvement followed ball-security concerns, with the coaching staff choosing to distribute opportunities among the other running backs. However, that doesn’t necessarily mean the Giants entered the game intending to give Skattebo zero touches.
This wasn’t simply a disappointing rushing performance. Skattebo’s entire offensive role disappeared, and that’s what makes his rest-of-season outlook so concerning. A running back who goes from handling roughly two-thirds of his team’s snaps to playing fewer than one-tenth cannot be trusted in fantasy lineups, regardless of his previous production. The Giants could eventually restore his role, particularly if the other running backs struggle to establish consistent production, but there’s no guarantee that happens immediately. His previous rushing volume and potential red-zone opportunities are no longer dependable until New York demonstrates that it trusts him again. I’m not automatically dropping Skattebo in every league because his role could recover, but he’s firmly on my bench until his snap share and touch volume improve.
2. Ashton Jeanty, RB (LV)
Ashton Jeanty’s disappointing start continued against Buffalo, as the Raiders’ running back managed just 22 rushing yards on 10 carries despite finding the end zone. His touchdown prevented an even more disappointing fantasy performance, but the underlying workload is becoming increasingly concerning. According to PFF, Jeanty played just 58% of Las Vegas’ offensive snaps in Week 6, while Mike Washington Jr. handled approximately half of the team’s early-down opportunities. That represents a significant change from Jeanty’s 76% average snap share over the first four weeks, followed by 53% in Week 5. Jeanty has also been dealing with a foot injury, creating additional uncertainty about whether his reduced involvement is primarily related to his health, coaching decisions or Washington’s emergence. Regardless of the explanation, the Raiders are no longer consistently treating Jeanty like a featured running back.
At this point, I can’t justify ranking Jeanty as a dependable RB1 when he’s splitting this much early-down work. His foot injury could be contributing to the reduced workload, but Washington’s increased involvement creates a legitimate concern regardless of the explanation. A talented running back can still deliver dependable fantasy production when he’s receiving 20 touches and dominating red-zone opportunities, but that becomes much more difficult when another player is consistently taking early-down work. Las Vegas’ offensive struggles haven’t helped, and Jeanty’s reduced playing time makes it increasingly difficult to overcome inefficient rushing performances. I’m moving Jeanty out of the dependable RB1 conversation until his workload improves. His talent still gives him considerable upside, but fantasy managers need to adjust their expectations to reflect his current role rather than his preseason projection.
3. Rhamondre Stevenson, RB (NE)
Rhamondre Stevenson’s fantasy outlook continues moving in the wrong direction after another inefficient performance against the Jets. Stevenson finished with 14 carries for just 36 yards, averaging 2.6 yards per attempt, while Corey Kiner handled 11 carries for 57 yards. Kiner’s involvement was particularly notable because all 11 of his rushing attempts came during the final 16 and a half minutes of the game, although some of that work came while New England was protecting a lead. TreVeyon Henderson also remained part of the rotation while dealing with a high-ankle sprain, complicating an already crowded backfield. According to PFF, Henderson handled 34% of New England’s early-down snaps despite the injury limitations. The Patriots’ willingness to use multiple running backs under Josh McDaniels has made Stevenson’s weekly workload increasingly difficult to project, particularly when he isn’t generating efficient rushing production.
Stevenson is becoming a touchdown-dependent flex option rather than a running back fantasy managers can trust for consistent volume. His 14 carries against New York weren’t insignificant, but the combination of poor efficiency and Kiner’s late-game involvement creates legitimate questions about how New England will distribute touches moving forward. That doesn’t mean Kiner has permanently overtaken Stevenson, particularly because game script contributed to the late-game rotation. However, as Henderson gets healthier, New England could have even more flexibility to distribute touches among its three running backs, making Stevenson’s weekly workload harder to predict. He still has value when he’s receiving meaningful goal-line opportunities, but those touches become less dependable when the backfield lacks a clear featured option. I’m lowering him from the reliable RB2 conversation and treating him as a matchup-dependent flex until New England establishes a more predictable rotation.
4. Jaylen Waddle, WR (DEN)
Jaylen Waddle’s fantasy outlook took another hit against Seattle in Week 6, as the Broncos receiver caught four of seven targets for 24 yards in Denver’s 17-14 victory. His 6.4 PPR points were particularly disappointing because the Broncos struggled to generate consistent passing production throughout the game. Waddle also appeared on the Week 6 injury report with a shoulder issue, adding another concern to his already inconsistent fantasy production. However, the underlying receiving usage tells a more complicated story than the final box score. According to Forecast Fantasy’s Week 6 utilization data, Waddle accounted for approximately 61% of Denver’s air yards, a substantial increase from his 34% share the previous week. That suggests the Broncos were still looking to involve him on downfield opportunities even though those targets didn’t translate into meaningful receiving production.
Waddle’s disappointing production is frustrating because Denver is still giving him opportunities to make plays downfield. The problem is that those opportunities haven’t consistently been accurate, catchable passes or turned into meaningful yardage. When a receiver is earning downfield looks but finishing with fewer than 25 receiving yards, the quality of the targets matters just as much as the volume. His shoulder injury introduces another concern, particularly if it affects his ability to separate consistently or finish difficult catches. I’m lowering my short-term expectations without completely abandoning his rest-of-season upside because the Broncos are still looking in his direction. Waddle’s explosiveness gives him the ability to rebound quickly if Denver’s passing efficiency improves, but I’m treating him closer to a WR3 than a dependable WR2 until the production becomes more consistent.
5. Juwan Johnson, TE (NO)
Juwan Johnson’s fantasy value has become increasingly difficult to trust following another disappointing performance against the Giants in Week 6. Johnson failed to record a reception on two targets, finishing with zero PPR points despite New Orleans scoring 34 points in its victory. His struggles also extend beyond one game, as he’s caught just four of seven targets for 16 yards over the last two weeks. That’s a significant decline for a tight end averaging approximately 11.0 PPR points per game through six weeks, demonstrating how much his earlier production has influenced his season-long average. The Saints’ offense showed signs of improvement against New York, with Tyler Shough throwing three touchdowns, but Johnson wasn’t a meaningful part of that passing production. His lack of receiving involvement is particularly concerning because the offense was capable of moving the football without consistently looking in his direction.
Johnson’s production has fallen to just 5.8 PPR points per game over his last three contests, and that decline is becoming difficult to ignore. The concern isn’t simply that he’s failed to score touchdowns recently; he’s no longer consistently earning the targets needed to provide a dependable fantasy floor. His Week 6 target share dropped to approximately 7%, demonstrating how little involvement he had despite New Orleans generating multiple passing touchdowns. The Saints have continued distributing opportunities throughout their receiving corps, and Johnson hasn’t demonstrated that he remains one of Shough’s preferred options. His earlier production still provides some reason for optimism, but fantasy managers need to evaluate the role he’s currently playing rather than relying on his season-long average. I’m no longer treating Johnson as an automatic weekly TE1 and would consider streaming alternatives with stronger recent receiving involvement.
6. Dak Prescott, QB (DAL)
Dak Prescott’s fantasy outlook continues to become more concerning after another inefficient performance in Dallas’ 23-13 loss to Green Bay. Prescott completed 34 of 54 passes for 258 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions while adding seven rushing yards. His 54 attempts demonstrate that Dallas wasn’t lacking passing volume, but averaging just 4.8 yards per attempt made it difficult for that workload to translate into meaningful fantasy production. The interceptions further reduced his fantasy output, while the Cowboys struggled to sustain scoring drives despite throwing frequently. Prescott has now thrown exactly one touchdown in four consecutive games after recording four passing touchdowns in Week 2, a concerning trend for a quarterback whose fantasy value depends heavily on passing production. Unlike quarterbacks who can compensate for inefficient passing performances with substantial rushing yardage, Prescott offers very little additional production on the ground.
Prescott’s combination of high passing volume and declining efficiency is becoming difficult to overlook. I’m not automatically dropping Prescott because Dallas still has enough receiving talent to produce better performances, but I’m no longer treating him as an unquestioned QB1. He’s moving closer to the matchup-dependent streaming conversation until the Cowboys demonstrate that they can consistently generate efficient passing production and multiple touchdowns.
7. Bucky Irving, RB (TB)
Bucky Irving delivered another frustrating fantasy performance against Pittsburgh, finishing with 19 carries for 46 yards while catching two passes for just three yards. His 21 total touches produced only 6.9 PPR points, demonstrating how difficult it has been for Tampa Bay to consistently generate efficient rushing production. However, his playing time tells a considerably more encouraging story than the final box score. According to PFF, Irving played a career-high 85% of Tampa Bay’s offensive snaps, handled 91% of the team’s early-down snaps, played every two-minute snap, and received the majority of third-down work. That’s a significant increase from the 61% snap share he had averaged entering Week 6, when Kenneth Gainwell was still handling much of the passing-down work. Irving’s expanded involvement suggests the Buccaneers are becoming more comfortable using him in virtually every situation, even though his production hasn’t reflected that improvement.
The frustrating part with Irving is that the opportunity is exactly what fantasy managers want. Tampa Bay simply hasn’t been able to turn that workload into efficient production, with Irving averaging just 2.4 yards per carry against Pittsburgh and generating almost nothing through the passing game. His disappointing efficiency makes him a short-term fantasy faller, but I wouldn’t interpret his recent struggles as evidence that his rest-of-season value is collapsing. In fact, the expanded role makes him one of the more appealing buy-low candidates among struggling running backs. The Buccaneers still need to create more rushing space and consistent scoring opportunities, but Irving has the workload necessary to capitalize if the offense improves. I’m lowering his short-term expectations because of the inefficient production, not because I’m concerned about his opportunity. If another fantasy manager is frustrated with the box scores, I’d be interested in acquiring Irving before that workload begins translating into better results.
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