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    Fantasy Football Week 7 Waiver: 5 players must be waived

    Seren Anwen Posted on

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    The bye weeks have thinned fantasy football rosters in recent weeks, but fantasy managers have found ways to keep their lineups afloat.

    Fantasy football owners have relied on waiver-wire replacements and matchup-based streamers to broadcast their lineups. However, as some top players return to the lineup after their hiatus, these replacements will bring diminishing returns for their fantasy managers.

    This will lead to some difficult add/drop decisions; And while it may seem counterproductive to cut a player who started at a prominent position just days before, sometimes it’s the best option.

    Here’s a look at five players to cut after Week 6 of the fantasy football season, including a former standout and a few current, quality streaming options.

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    Wire player waiver: Week 7

    Fields has been a good streamer for fantasy managers this year, and his rushing ability puts him on the floor most weeks. However, there are several reasons to drop him in Week 7 if necessary.

    First, Fields faces the New York Jets this week. The Jets should be able to keep him on the floor better than most, so he’ll be a candidate to sit in Week 7 ahead of their more favorable games against the New York Giants and Washington Commanders.

    Second, Russell Wilson is now waiting in the wings and could always replace Fields if the fourth-year quarterback struggles. Fields has a 4-2 record, so Mike Tomlin might not be keen on benching him, but the fact is that Fields’ job isn’t nearly as secure as some of the other top streaming options this position.

    It would be fine to use Fields for Weeks 8 and 9, 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 around on the waiver wire for a week.

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    Many fantasy football managers drafted Edwards with the hope that he would once again be the No. 1 guy in the Chargers’ run-heavy offense. Instead, JK Dobbins has emerged as a more explosive threat for Los Angeles, relegating Edwards to prime handcuff status.

    The Chargers placed Edwards on IR with an ankle injury before Week 6, 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 rushing for 51 yards and a receiving touchdown on six total touches in his first game.

    Vidal is an explosive pass catcher, and if he performs well without Edwards, the rookie should retain the No. 2 running back position behind Dobbins. That will give Edwards little fantasy value for the rest of the season.

    Sermon made his second consecutive start in place of the injured Jonathan Taylor, but once again he failed to take full advantage of his chances.

    Sermon scored a team-high 18 carries but converted them into just 29 yards. He didn’t record a catch or a touchdown, disappointing fantasy owners who were hoping he’d be a sure-fire, high-volume flex despite a mediocre 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 may get a touchdown to be fantasy relevant, but it’s also possible the Colts give Tyler Goodson (eight carries, 51 yards) more work. That would essentially eliminate Sermon’s fantasy value.

    Both Davante Adams (hamstring) and Jakobi Meyers (ankle) missed the Raiders’ Week 6 game against the Steelers, leaving fantasy football owners confident that Tucker could develop into a high-volume receiving option for lineups in need of receivers.

    Instead, Tucker disappointed. He was targeted only 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-end arm strength will limit Tucker’s downfield potential. And if Meyers or Adams return to action in the coming weeks, Tucker will likely become a fantasy afterthought — if he isn’t already.

    Any hope that Likely would become the Ravens’ best pass-catching tight end in the 2024 NFL season appears to be gone. He’s made a big throw twice in the first six weeks of the season – rushing for 111 yards and a touchdown in Week 1 against the Kansas City Chiefs and two touchdowns in Week 5 against the Cincinnati Bengals – but in his four other games he has combined for six catches and 83 yards.

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

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