The Lows

Darren Waller:

Darren Waller’s Week 6 performance offered a clear silver lining despite limited receptions catching a touchdown to extend his impressive streak. Facing a Miami offense up against a staunch Chargers mid-tier defense, which has effectively contained starting tight ends from Baltimore and Detroit to under 100 yards and zero scores, Waller’s ability to find the end zone speaks volumes about his red-zone role and reliability.Looking ahead to Week 7, Waller will seek to maintain this touchdown momentum as the Miami Dolphins take on the Cleveland Browns. Despite a season-high snap share, Week 6 saw Waller’s lowest reception volume, only two catches on three targets. His yardage has been modest lately, with two of his last three games yielding 27 yards or fewer, underscoring a heavy reliance on scoring rather than yardage accumulation.This touchdown-dependent production aligns well with the upcoming matchup. The Browns have been susceptible to tight ends recently, allowing touchdowns in consecutive weeks and four times overall this season. For fantasy managers, banking on Waller’s continued red-zone success remains a savvy play, especially given Cleveland’s recent struggles to contain the position’s scoring opportunities.

Colston Loveland:

The Rookie 1st round draft pick has been nothing but disappointing so far, Colston Loveland returned from injury last week but failed to make a significant impact for fantasy purposes. His production this season has been underwhelming, with just 54 total yards and no touchdowns across four games. Despite this slow start, Loveland holds intriguing touchdown-dependent upside in Week 7 as the Bears face the Saints. New Orleans has been vulnerable to tight ends this year, allowing four touchdowns third-most in the league making Loveland a potential red-zone target to watch in this matchup. Fantasy managers seeking a boom-or-bust option at tight end may want to consider rostering him this week.

Tua Tagovailoa:

Tua Tagovailoa remains a touchdown-dependent fantasy option as the Miami Dolphins prepare to face a tough Cleveland Browns defense in Week 7. Through six games, Tagovailoa has surpassed 205 passing yards only twice, illustrating some limitations in his yardage output. However, he has delivered multiple touchdown passes in four contests, highlighting his ability to find the end zone and boost fantasy value. The Browns present a formidable challenge with a stout pass rush and a defense that allows only 6.9 yards per attempt, ranking among the league’s best in pass coverage. Cleveland shows greater resilience against the run, which is likely to force Miami into a pass-heavy game script—a scenario that suits Tagovailoa strengths. Moreover, the Browns have conceded an 11:2 touchdown-to-interception ratio this season, offering optimism for a bounce-back multi-score performance by Tagovailoa. While his penchant for turnovers seven interceptions to date remains a concern, the matchup sets him up as a low-end QB1 option with upside largely tied to his touchdown production. For fantasy managers, deploying Tagovailoa hinges on a willingness to gamble on his scoring upside despite yardage inconsistencies and turnover risk.