Sep 29, 2024; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers running back Isaac Guerendo (31) warms up before the game against the New England Patriots at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images ORG XMIT: IMAGN-880929 ORIG FILE ID: 20240929_cc_ea1_0027.JPG
Week 6 of the 2024 NFL season is officially over after a thrilling weekend.
And if you play fantasy football, you’re already planning ahead with waivers after a busy slate of games.
That’s what we’re here for, a roundup of some of the players you could be targeting ahead of Week 7.
Some of the names below might be taken already, but if not, there are a bunch of dudes who could change your fantasy fortunes this season. Let’s run through them, in no particular order, and we’ve updated this after the Buffalo Bills and New York Jets played on Monday Night Football.
1. RB Isaac Guerendo, San Francisco 49ers
SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 06: Isaac Guerendo #31 of the San Francisco 49ers runs with the ball during the third quarter against the Arizona Cardinals at Levi's Stadium on October 06, 2024 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 776151398 ORIG FILE ID: 2177150109
You know the drill: If there's a 49ers running back with any chance of starting, you grab him. If Jordan Mason misses any time after his injury on Thursday, here's the next guy up.
2. RB Kimani Vidal, Los Angeles Chargers
Aug 17, 2024; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Chargers running back Kimani Vidal (30) runs the ball against the Los Angeles Rams during the second half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: IMAGN-880853 ORIG FILE ID: 20240817_gav_sv5_035.jpg
A darling of preseason fantasy drafts, he scored on Sunday with Gus Edwards injured. Given how the Chargers run the ball and JK Dobbins' history of injuries, he's a must-grab.
3. WR Michael Wilson, Arizona Cardinals
GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - OCTOBER 13: Michael Wilson #14 of the Arizona Cardinals catches a pass for a touchdown against Jaire Alexander #23 of the Green Bay Packers during the second quarter at Lambeau Field on October 13, 2024 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 776151406 ORIG FILE ID: 2178253628
Marvin Harrison Jr. got injured, and Wilson scored on Sunday. Keep an eye out on this situation.
4. WR Romeo Doubs, Green Bay Packers
Oct 13, 2024; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Green Bay Packers wide receiver Romeo Doubs (87) flashes a heart with his hands to the fans as he walks off the field after defeating the Arizona Cardinals at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Tork Mason/USA TODAY NETWORK-via Imagn Images ORG XMIT: IMAGN-880952 ORIG FILE ID: 20241013_cec_usa_025.JPG
He had a big day and perhaps he could be in for more if the Packers' wideouts are banged up.
5. WR DeMario Douglas, New England Patriots
Oct 29, 2023; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Dolphins linebacker David Long Jr. (51) dives for New England Patriots wide receiver Demario Douglas (81) during the second half at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: IMAGN-710613 ORIG FILE ID: 20231029_jfv_bv1_107.jpg
Drake Maye lifted the offense, and Douglas was a big winner. Go get him.
6. TE Zach Ertz, Washington Commanders
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - OCTOBER 13: Zach Ertz #86 of the Washington Commanders spikes the ball after teammate Terry McLaurin #17 scores a touchdown against the Baltimore Ravens during the fourth quarter at M&T Bank Stadium on October 13, 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 776151405 ORIG FILE ID: 2178260558
The tight end position stinks this year. So you have to look at Ertz, who continues to catch passes in the Commanders' awesome offense.
7. RB Sean Tucker, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - OCTOBER 13: Sean Tucker #44 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers carries the ball against the New Orleans Saints during the fourth quarter at Caesars Superdome on October 13, 2024 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 776151408 ORIG FILE ID: 2178263422
Rachaad White might be back after missing Sunday due to injury, but given what we saw out of Tucker and Bucky Irving, White may lose his role, and Tucker will be worth a pickup.
Fantasy football analyst Pranav Rajaram breaks down what to make of a now-messy Tampa Bay Buccaneers' backfield and other RB situations to monitor ahead of Week 7.
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