Fantasy Football Week 6 Start 'Em & Sit 'Em: Rachaad White a week winner, plus sleepers at every position
Plus your toughest start/sit decisions at every position
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It's Week 6, and hopefully by now you know what your Fantasy roster is -- for better or worse. You know the players who you can rely on, and who's probably going to let you down. You know who will give you guaranteed production, and the ones you have to hope are going to produce, possibly by some fluke play.
But as you look at your roster, especially if you're not happy with the results thus far, make a change. Don't settle for a loss just because you don't want to make a trade. Shake it up.
Remember, this is a game. The goal is to have fun for the entire season. I'm sure there are things at stake, whether bragging rights or something else, which factors into some of your decisions. But don't let your season end in Week 6 because you're holding onto hope.
Unfortunately, some players have down seasons, and they might not rebound until it's too late. If you can change your roster and alter your season, make it happen. Control your own fate.
With that in mind, let's dive into the starts and sits you need for Week 6. Let's make sure those lineup decisions are right, and you can get what might be a much-needed win.
Start of the Week
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Bucky Irving (foot) is out for Week 6, which means White will get another start for Tampa Bay. And I like him as a borderline No. 1 running back in all leagues. White started for Irving in Week 5 at Seattle and handled 18 total touches with 14 carries for 41 yards and two touchdowns and four catches for 30 yards on four targets. He should continue to lead this backfield, ahead of Sean Tucker, and White has a solid matchup against the 49ers. San Francisco has allowed three of the past four opposing running backs -- Alvin Kamara in Week 2, Travis Etienne in Week 4 and Kyren Williams in Week 5 -- to each score at least 18.0 PPR points. Williams had eight catches for 66 yards and two touchdowns on 10 targets, and White should make plays in the passing game against San Francisco as well. This game should be a high-scoring affair, and we wish Irving was active. But White is a great replacement in Fantasy and reality, and he should have another standout performance at home in Week 6.
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Quarterbacks
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Stafford is hot heading into Week 6 at Baltimore, and the Ravens defense is struggling due to injuries. In his past two games against the Colts and 49ers, Stafford passed for 764 yards, six touchdowns and no interceptions, and he scored at least 31.6 Fantasy points in each outing. Those two games were at home, but Baltimore is limping into this matchup after allowing Patrick Mahomes and C.J. Stroud to each score at least 35 Fantasy points in the past two weeks. Stafford has top-10 upside in all leagues.
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Herbert will likely have to carry the Chargers offense with Omarion Hampton (ankle) out, and this is the perfect matchup for him to thrive. The Dolphins are No. 3 in most Fantasy points allowed to opposing quarterbacks, and Bryce Young in Week 5 is the lone quarterback who failed to score at least 29 Fantasy points against Miami this year. Herbert has scored 16.6 Fantasy points or less in three games in a row, but I'm expecting him to get back on track in this matchup on the road, even with Quentin Johnston (hamstring) not expected to play. Herbert should be fine leaning on Keenan Allen and Ladd McConkey in this game.
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Maye had his worst Fantasy outing of the season in Week 5 at Buffalo with 12.1 points, but it was in the biggest win of his career, so we'll give him a pass since he played well in reality. This week, he should bounce back in Fantasy against the Saints, who are No. 8 in most Fantasy points allowed to opposing quarterbacks. All five opposing quarterbacks against New Orleans have thrown at least two touchdowns, and three quarterbacks against the Saints have rushed for at least 38 yards (Kyler Murray, Josh Allen and Jaxson Dart). Maye should return as a top-10 Fantasy quarterback in Week 6
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Prescott is on fire coming into Week 6 at Carolina with at least 26.1 Fantasy points in three of his past four games, including two in a row with at least 36.3 points. The Panthers have allowed Drake Maye and Tua Tagovailoa to each score at least 27 Fantasy points in the past two games, and Prescott should follow suit. Even though CeeDee Lamb (ankle) remains out for the Cowboys, Prescott has been a Fantasy star, which should continue in this road matchup.
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Love had his best Fantasy outing of the season prior to Green Bay's bye in Week 5 with 32.3 points in Week 4 at Dallas. He should stay hot in Week 6 against the Bengals, who are No. 9 in most Fantasy points allowed to opposing quarterbacks. Four quarterbacks in a row have scored at least 20.5 Fantasy points against Cincinnati, including Trevor Lawrence, Bo Nix and Jared Goff, each going over 25 points. Love should be considered a top-10 Fantasy quarterback in this matchup.
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Sleepers (Start/Sit)
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Jones had another solid outing in Week 5 against the Raiders with 212 passing yards and two touchdowns, and he scored 20.7 Fantasy points. He's now scored at least 20 Fantasy points in all three home games this season and is averaging 25.7 points in Indianapolis this year. The Cardinals have only allowed one quarterback to score more than 18.1 Fantasy points this season, but they've had the easiest schedule this season of opposing passers with Spencer Rattler, Bryce Young, Mac Jones, Sam Darnold and Cam Ward. I like Jones as a low-end No. 1 Fantasy quarterback in all leagues at home this week.
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Darnold finally had the breakout game we were waiting for with 35.6 Fantasy points against Tampa Bay in Week 5, and he had a season-high 34 pass attempts. I hope he continues to throw more because that will help his production, and he has scored at least 18.1 Fantasy points in four games in a row. The Jaguars allow an average of 39.4 pass attempts per game this year, which bodes well for Darnold, and three of the past four opposing quarterbacks against Jacksonville have scored at least 21.7 Fantasy points, including two in a row with Brock Purdy and Patrick Mahomes. I like Darnold as a low-end No. 1 Fantasy quarterback in all leagues this week.
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Jones will start again in Week 6 at Tampa Bay with Brock Purdy (toe) injured, and Jones has been a solid replacement option so far, with at least 26.2 Fantasy points in two of three starts. The Buccaneers are beat up defensively and come into this game at No. 8 in most Fantasy points allowed to opposing quarterbacks. Three quarterbacks in a row have scored at least 20.7 Fantasy points against Tampa Bay, including Jalen Hurts and Sam Darnold each scoring at least 23.4 points. We'll see if Jones gets help in the receiving corps with Jauan Jennings (toe) potentially back -- Ricky Pearsall (knee) is out -- but I'll still trust Jones as a low-end starter in all leagues even if Jennings remains out in this matchup.
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QBs to Sit
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Goff was excellent outdoors in Week 5 at Cincinnati with 26.1 Fantasy points, but he faced a terrible defense and thrived. In his other two games outdoors at Green Bay in Week 1 and at Baltimore in Week 3, he combined for 27.5 Fantasy points, and I expect him to struggle this week at Kansas City. The Chiefs have allowed multiple passing touchdowns in a game just once this season, which was Justin Herbert in Week 1. And Herbert is the lone quarterback with more than 225 passing yards against Kansas City this year. Goff also passed for just 253 yards and one touchdown in his lone visit to Kansas City in his career in 2023. He is only worth starting in Superflex and two-quarterback leagues in Week 6.
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Lawrence was great in leading the Jaguars to a comeback victory against the Chiefs in Week 5 with 28.2 Fantasy points, but that's only his second outing this season with more than 13.7 points. And he only has one game this season with multiple touchdown passes and more than 225 passing yards. This week, he's facing a Seattle defense that should be able to keep Lawrence in check, and the Seahawks allow an average of just 19.6 Fantasy points per game. I expect Lawrence to come in under that number, and I would only start him in Superflex and two-quarterback leagues in Week 6.
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Tagovailoa ironically had his best game of the season in Week 5 at Carolina with 28.7 Fantasy points in the first outing without Tyreek Hill (knee). But in Week 6, I expect Tagovailoa to struggle against the Chargers, who are No. 7 in fewest Fantasy points allowed to opposing quarterbacks. No quarterback has thrown for multiple touchdowns against the Chargers this season, including Patrick Mahomes, Bo Nix and Jayden Daniels. And Mahomes and Daniels are the only quarterbacks with more than 225 passing yards against Los Angeles this year. Tagovailoa is only worth starting in Superflex and two-quarterback leagues in Week 6.
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Bust Alert (Start/Sit)
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Fields struggled through most of Week 5 against Dallas before two fourth-quarter touchdowns allowed him to finish with 29.9 Fantasy points as the Start of the Week. He's now scored at least 29.1 Fantasy points in three of four starts, but I'm concerned about his production in Week 6 against Denver in London. The Broncos are No. 2 in fewest Fantasy points allowed to opposing quarterbacks, and Denver does not allow rushing yards to the position. Including matchups with Daniel Jones, Justin Herbert and Jalen Hurts, the Broncos have allowed a combined 15 rushing yards and a touchdown on 13 carries, and no quarterback has run for more than 6 yards. Garrett Wilson should struggle in this game against Patrick Surtain II, so Fields could be limited in his running and without the help of his best receiver. He's a borderline starter at best in one-quarterback leagues in Week 6.
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Running Backs
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Dowdle will start again for the Panthers in Week 6 with Chuba Hubbard (calf) hurt, and it should be another productive game for Dowdle against his former team. Now, we can't expect him to replicate what he did in Week 6 when he tore up the Dolphins for 23 carries for 206 yards and a touchdown and three catches for 28 yards on four targets. But the Cowboys are No. 5 in most Fantasy points allowed to opposing running backs, and three running backs have already scored at least 18.4 PPR points against Dallas, including two in a row with Josh Jacobs and Breece Hall. I like Dowdle as a high-end No. 2 Fantasy running back in all leagues in this revenge game.
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Dobbins comes into Week 6 against the Jets in London with either a touchdown or 100 rushing yards in all five games this season. He also has consecutive games with at least 17 total touches, and his only flaw is a lack of work in the passing game with eight targets, six catches and 23 receiving yards on the year. That said, he might not need to catch many passes against the Jets, who have allowed a running back to score at least 13.9 PPR points in every game this season. In their past two games against Miami and Dallas, the Jets have allowed 46 carries for 251 yards and two touchdowns, and Dobbins should be considered a solid No. 2 running back in all leagues in this matchup. I also like RJ Harvey as a flex since the Broncos should be playing with a lead in this game.
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Finally, we saw the Commanders unleash Croskey-Merritt in Week 5 against the Chargers, and he went off for 14 carries for 111 yards and two touchdowns and two catches for 39 yards on two targets. We hope Washington continues to lean on Croskey-Merritt as the lead running back ahead of Chris Rodriguez Jr. and Jeremy McNichols, and I would start Croskey-Merritt as a No. 2 running back in all leagues. The Bears are No. 4 in most Fantasy points allowed to opposing running backs, and five running backs this year have scored at least 13.1 PPR points against Chicago in four games.
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Swift had his best Fantasy outing of the season in Week 4 at Las Vegas with 16 PPR points, and I hope he stays hot coming off Chicago's bye in Week 5. I love that Swift has 10 targets in his past two games, and he has at least three receptions in every game this year. Washington has been tough to run on this season, but the Commanders have allowed a running back to score at least 13.0 PPR points in three of the past four games. And, in Week 8 last season, Swift had 18 carries for 129 yards and a touchdown against Washington, so hopefully he can repeat that type of performance in the rematch. I like Swift as a No. 2 Fantasy running back in all leagues.
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Tyjae Spears made his 2025 debut in Week 5 at Arizona after missing the first four games of the season with an ankle injury, but Pollard remained the lead running back. He finished the game against the Cardinals with 14 carries for 67 yards and a touchdown and three catches for 11 yards on three targets. Pollard has now scored at least 13.9 PPR points in two of his past three games, and he has eight catches over that span on 10 targets. The Raiders have allowed a running back to score at least 13.8 PPR points in three games in a row, with seven rushing touchdowns over that span, and I like Pollard as a No. 2 Fantasy running back in all leagues in this matchup.
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Sleepers (Start/Sit)
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We found out in Week 5 against the Titans that Carter is the replacement option for Trey Benson (knee), and Carter should continue in that role in Week 6, especially after Emari Demercado had the unfortunate fumble at the goal line. Carter has a tough matchup in Week 6 at the Colts, but a running back has scored at least 12.4 PPR points against Indianapolis in every game this season. And I like that Carter had five catches on five targets against Tennessee, which is something that will hopefully continue against the Colts. Carter should be considered a high-end flex in all leagues.
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Stevenson and TreVeyon Henderson should both benefit with Antonio Gibson (knee) out for the season, and both are worth using as flex options against the Saints, who are No. 10 in most Fantasy points allowed to opposing running backs. A running back has scored at least 14.4 PPR points against New Orleans in every game this season, and Stevenson is most likely to reach that threshold with his touchdown potential. He's also scored at least 14.7 PPR points in two of his past four games coming into Week 6. Henderson will hopefully start to get more work with Gibson out, and it would be great if the Patriots featured him in this matchup.
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We're waiting to find out how the Chargers will replace Omarion Hampton (ankle), and Vidal and Hassan Haskins are expected to share touches. I'd give the slight lean toward Vidal, but both running backs are potential flex options against the Dolphins, who are No. 6 in most Fantasy points allowed to opposing running backs. Miami has allowed a running back to score at least 12.8 PPR points in every game this season, and we'll see if Vidal or Haskins can follow suit. Hopefully, we get an answer on who will lead the Chargers backfield until Hampton returns, and Vidal or Haskins could emerge as a No. 2 Fantasy running back in all leagues.
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Kenneth Walker III should be considered a No. 2 Fantasy running back in all leagues, but I like Charbonnet as a flex. He's scored a touchdown in each of his past two games against Arizona and Tampa Bay, and he has 21 carries for 75 yards over that span, along with three catches for 17 yards on four targets. The Jaguars have allowed a running back to score at least 18.7 PPR points in each of their past two games, and Charbonnet could be a quality Fantasy option if he scores a touchdown for the third game in a row.
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Corum is a desperation play in Week 6 with the hope he gets back to helping Kyren Williams in the Rams backfield. He played a season-low six snaps in Week 5 against San Francisco and finished with one carry for 13 yards and no catches on two targets. Prior to that outing, Corum had 17 carries for 74 yards and two catches for minus-5 yards on four targets in his two previous games. This week, Corum could help the Rams beat up the Ravens, who are No. 2 in most Fantasy points allowed to opposing running backs. Eight running backs in five games against Baltimore have scored at least 10.1 PPR points, and Corum could be a low-end flex in this matchup on the road.
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RBs to Sit
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It's tough to trust Henry in Week 6 against the Rams with Lamar Jackson (hamstring) out, and I consider Henry a flex option at best in the majority of leagues. Henry has struggled in his past four games, with 10.7 PPR points or less in all four outings, which includes two touchdowns. He's been held to 50 rushing yards or less in his past four games and has just four catches for 36 yards on six targets for the season. This is also a brutal matchup against the Rams, who are No. 2 in fewest Fantasy points allowed to opposing running backs. The Rams are the only team in the NFL yet to allow a rushing touchdown to a running back, and Henry will almost certainly be a bust in Week 6 if he fails to score.
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I'm hopeful that the addition of Joe Flacco will turn things around for the Bengals and Brown, but he's still just a flex option at best in the majority of leagues against the Packers. Green Bay is No. 8 in fewest Fantasy points allowed to opposing running backs, and Brown has been held to 11.8 PPR points or less in four games in a row, without scoring a touchdown. Now, he does have 10 catches on 11 targets in his past two games, which is encouraging. But Brown has rushed for 47 yards or less in every game this year, and the Packers should be able to contain him again in this Week 6 matchup.
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We have no idea if Warren or Kenneth Gainwell will get the majority of touches in Week 6 against the Browns, but this is a tough matchup for either running back. And with the potential of both splitting touches after what Gainwell did in Week 4 against the Vikings (31.4 PPR points) when Warren (knee) was out, it could be messy for the Steelers. I still prefer Warren, but he's just a flex option at best against Cleveland, which is No. 3 in fewest Fantasy points allowed to opposing running backs. Given the uncertainty and how good the Browns are against running backs, you're better off sitting Warren and Gainwell if you can.
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Pacheco has looked better in his past two games against Baltimore and Jacksonville, with 14 carries for 71 yards and five catches for 33 yards and a touchdown on six targets. But that's still not enough work to trust him in the majority of leagues as anything more than a flex option, and he continues to lose touchdown chances to Kareem Hunt. Pacheco has been at 11 total touches or less in every game this season, has yet to rush for more than 45 yards and has no rushing touchdowns. The Lions are No. 7 in fewest Fantasy points allowed to opposing running backs this season, and Pacheco has minimal upside in this matchup at home.
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Bust Alert (Start/Sit)
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Kamara comes into Week 6 against the Patriots having scored 11.2 PPR points or less in three games in a row. He hasn't scored a touchdown in four games in a row. And, in Week 5 against the Giants, he had fewer carries than Kendre Miller (10-8), who played a season-high 39 percent of the snaps. I don't think we're in a full-blown timeshare yet, but it's heading that way. The Patriots won't make things easy for Kamara since New England is No. 5 in fewest Fantasy points allowed to opposing running backs. No running back has rushed for more than 49 yards against the Patriots, including James Cook, De'Von Achane, and Ashton Jeanty. And no running back has scored double digits in PPR against New England since Week 3. I view Kamara as just a flex option at best in Week 6 in the majority of leagues.
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Wide Receivers
WRs to Start
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McMillan is overdue for his first touchdown, and hopefully it happens this week against the Cowboys, who are No. 1 in most Fantasy points allowed to opposing receivers. In the past four games against Dallas, six receivers have scored at least 15.2 PPR points against the Cowboys, including one in each week, with 10 touchdowns over that span. We hope that trend continues in Week 6, and McMillan has at least eight targets in every game this season. He should be considered a solid No. 2 Fantasy receiver in the majority of leagues.
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Diggs is on fire heading into Week 6 at New Orleans, and he should be considered a solid No. 2 Fantasy receiver in the majority of leagues. In his past two games against Carolina and Buffalo, Diggs has combined for 16 catches for 247 yards on 19 targets, and he scored at least 16.1 PPR points in each outing. The Saints are No. 7 in fewest Fantasy points allowed to opposing receivers, but four guys have scored at least 17.9 PPR points against New Orleans this year. I expect Diggs to add his name to that list, and he should continue to play at a high level for the third week in a row.
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Worthy didn't have a great game in Week 5 at Jacksonville despite getting nine targets. He finished with six catches for 42 yards and one carry for 9 yards, and he only scored 11.1 PPR points. He should rebound this week against the Lions, who are No. 7 in most Fantasy points allowed to opposing receivers. Five receivers have scored at least 13.2 PPR points against Detroit this season, including Ja'Marr Chase and Andre Iosivas in Week 5. Worthy should get back on track in Week 6 at home and remains a No. 2 Fantasy receiver in the majority of leagues.
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The Chargers are down two key players for Week 6 at Miami with Omarion Hampton (ankle) out, and Quentin Johnston (hamstring) also is banged up. That should put the ball in Justin Herbert's hands, and he will lean on Keenan Allen and McConkey, who is worth using as a No. 2 Fantasy receiver in the majority of leagues. He's coming off his best game of the season in Week 5 against Washington with 14.9 PPR points since he scored his first touchdown, and we hope that's a sign of things to come. The Dolphins have allowed four receivers to score at least 13.3 PPR points this season, and the Chargers duo of Allen and McConkey should be able to abuse this secondary.
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Ridley finally had a breakout game with Cam Ward in Week 5 at Arizona with five catches for 131 yards on 10 targets, and I'm hoping he can build off that performance in Week 6 against the Raiders. Las Vegas is No. 4 in most Fantasy points allowed to opposing receivers, and six guys have scored at least 14.6 PPR points against the Raiders this year. Ridley and Elic Ayomanor are worth using as No. 3 Fantasy receivers in the majority of leagues given this matchup on the road.
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Meyers has been a disappointment in each of the past three games against Washington, Chicago and Indianapolis, and he scored 9.3 PPR points or less in each of those outings. But I like that he has 13 targets in his past two games against the Bears and Colts, and Brock Bowers (knee) is still banged up. This is a good matchup for Meyers against the Titans, who are No. 8 in most Fantasy points allowed to opposing receivers, and five guys have scored at least 13.8 PPR points against Tennessee this season. I consider Meyers a low-end No. 2 Fantasy receiver in the majority of leagues, and you can also use Tre Tucker as a No. 3 receiver in Week 6.
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The last time we saw Doubs in Week 4 at Dallas he had six catches for 58 yards and three touchdowns on eight targets. We hope he can build off that performance after the Packers bye in Week 5, and this is a great matchup against the Bengals. Cincinnati is No. 9 in most Fantasy points allowed to opposing receivers, and seven guys have scored at least 12.9 PPR points against the Bengals this season. Doubs should be considered a high-end No. 3 Fantasy receiver in the majority of leagues, and Matthew Golden is also worth using as a sleeper as well in this matchup.
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Darius Slayton (hamstring) is out for Thursday's game against the Eagles, and Robinson should be ready to handle plenty of targets from Jaxson Dart. In his first two starts with Dart, Robinson had 12 targets and combined for eight catches for 44 yards and no touchdowns against the Chargers and Saints. But now without Slayton, along with Malik Nabers (ACL), Robinson could have double digits in targets in this matchup. Six receivers have scored at least 13.9 PPR points against Philadelphia this year, and Robinson should have the chance for his best outing since Week 2. He should be considered a good No. 3 Fantasy receiver in Week 6, especially in PPR.
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Franklin and Marvin Mims have the chance to help Fantasy managers this week based on what secondary receivers have done against the Jets this year. While Sauce Gardner will likely shadow Courtland Sutton -- I still consider Sutton a No. 2 Fantasy receiver in the majority of leagues -- Franklin or Mims could benefit like Calvin Austin III, Emeka Egbuka and Ryan Flournoy, who each scored at least 14.5 PPR points against the Jets. I'll lean toward Franklin over Mims, and Franklin has 13 targets in his past two games. He could be a nice surprise for the Broncos in this game in London.
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WRs to Sit
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Thomas had his best game of the season in Week 5 against the Chiefs with four catches for 80 yards on six targets, and he scored 12 PPR points. This is where we are now with Thomas, and hopefully we're not settling for 12 PPR points on a weekly basis. He's yet to catch a touchdown, and he's been held to fewer than 50 receiving yards in three of five games. The Seahawks are No. 12 in fewest Fantasy points allowed to opposing receivers, and Seattle's secondary should be able to keep Thomas in check once again. He's only worth starting in three-receiver leagues in Week 6.
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Jeudy has struggled this season and scored 9.1 PPR points or less in four games in a row, including Week 5 against Minnesota in the first start with Dillon Gabriel with two catches for 15 yards on five targets. He might surprise us in Week 6 at Pittsburgh, but it's hard to trust him right now in the majority of leagues. He's yet to score a touchdown, and Gabriel will likely continue to lean on David Njoku and Harold Fannin Jr. against the Steelers on the road. Last year, Jeudy scored at least 14.5 PPR points in each game against Pittsburgh, but we need to see him produce at that level again before starting him again in most formats.
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I hope things improve for Moore coming off Chicago's bye in Week 5, but he's only worth starting in three-receiver leagues in Week 6 at Washington. In his first four games, Moore scored 9.6 PPR points or less in three of those outings, and he has one touchdown and one game with more than 46 receiving yards. Last year in Week 8 against the Commanders, Moore was held to two catches for 27 yards on four targets, and he could unfortunately have a similar stat line this week given his body of work in 2025.
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Bust Alert
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Wilson has been awesome so far this season with at least 19.1 PPR points in four of five games, including three in a row. He has at least eight targets in every game this season, and he scored four touchdowns already this year. But this week, Wilson has a tough test against the Broncos in London, and he should see plenty of Patrick Surtain II. So far this season, Surtain has limited Calvin Ridley, Michael Pittman, Ja'Marr Chase and A.J. Brown to 9.3 PPR points or less. Given the matchup, I'm only starting Wilson in three-receiver leagues in Week 6.
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Tight End
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I'll buy back into Njoku after his performance against the Vikings in Week 5 in the first start for Dillon Gabriel. Njoku had six catches for 67 yards and a touchdown on nine targets and scored 18.7 PPR points, which was easily his best game of the season. The Steelers have allowed a tight end to score a touchdown in two of their past three games. And the last time Njoku faced Pittsburgh in Week 14 last season he caught seven passes for 42 yards and a touchdown on 13 targets.
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I'm hopeful that Taylor will stay hot in Week 6 against the Broncos in London after he has scored at least 11.5 PPR points in each of his past two outings against Miami and Dallas. Taylor actually has 25 targets in his past three games, so the Jets are trying to get him the ball, and he should be a primary threat against the Broncos. Three tight ends against Denver have had at least seven targets in a game, and all three scored at least 9.6 PPR points. I like Taylor as a low-end starter in all leagues.
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George Kittle (hamstring) and Ricky Pearsall (knee) remain out for the 49ers in Week 6 against Tampa Bay, and we'll see what happens with Jauan Jennings (ankle). Even if Jennings plays, I expect Tonges to remain in a prominent role, and he had 10 catches for 99 yards and two touchdowns on 16 targets in his past two games against Jacksonville and the Rams. Tampa Bay has allowed four touchdowns to Dallas Goedert and A.J. Barner in the past two games, and Tonges should be considered a low-end No. 1 Fantasy tight end in all leagues in this matchup.
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Johnson has 12 targets in his past two games against the Chargers and Saints, and he should continue to be involved against the Eagles with Darius Slayton (hamstring) out. In his past two games, which are the first two starts of the season for Jaxson Dart, Johnson had nine catches for 50 yards and three touchdowns, and he scored at least 10.7 PPR points in each outing. The Eagles just allowed a touchdown to Evan Engram in Week 5, and Johnson should be considered a low-end No. 1 Fantasy tight end in deeper leagues in this game on Thursday night.
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Brock Bowers (knee) will miss his second game in a row for the Raiders in Week 6, but this will be the first game Mayer has played without Bowers this season since Mayer was out for the past two weeks with a concussion. Mayer looked good in Week 1 in tandem with Bowers against the Patriots with four catches for 38 yards on four targets, and he could be a significant part of the gameplan as the primary tight end against the Titans. I like Mayer as a streaming option in all leagues with Bowers out.
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In his first start with Cooper Rush in place of the injured Lamar Jackson (hamstring) in Week 5 against Houston, Andrews struggled with two catches for 22 yards on three targets. He will likely struggle again in Week 6 against the Rams, and I don't want to trust Andrews until Jackson is back on the field. I would only start Andrews in deeper leagues in Week 6, and hopefully Jackson is back in Week 8 when Baltimore is done with its bye.
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It's been a rough three-week stretch for Ertz, who has combined for 12.9 PPR points over that span against the Raiders, Falcons and Chargers. He's only had eight targets during that stretch, and two of those games were with Marcus Mariota when Jayden Daniels was out with a knee injury. We'll see if he can bounce back this week against the Bears, who have limited T.J. Hockenson, Sam LaPorta and Brock Bowers to 9.6 PPR points or less. Jake Ferguson torched Chicago for 21.2 PPR points, but Ferguson and Ertz aren't in the same tier right now. I would only use Ertz as a starter in deeper leagues in Week 6.
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The Patriots are actually No. 5 in most Fantasy points allowed to opposing tight ends, so this is a favorable matchup for Johnson. But his production has tailed off lately with 9.5 PPR points combined in his past two games against Buffalo and the Giants. With Taysom Hill and Foster Moreau back now for the Saints, it could make things harder for Johnson to produce at a high level. I would only start him in deeper leagues, and keep in mind that he has just one touchdown on the season so far.
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DST
DST to Start
Patriots (at NO)
The Saints beat the Giants 26-14 last week with no sacks or turnovers allowed, which was amazing. New Orleans had scored 19 points or less in three of the first four games this season, and the Saints had given up eight sacks in the three previous games to Week 5. The Patriots have recorded an interception in four of five gams this year, and New England held Carolina and Buffalo to a combined 33 points in the past two weeks. I like the Patriots DST as a No. 1 Fantasy option in Week 6.
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Colts (vs . ARI)
Browns (at PIT)
Raiders (vs. TEN)
DST to Sit
Lions (at KC)
The Lions defense has been great in the past two games against Cleveland and Cincinnati with five sacks, five interceptions and one fumble recovery while allowing a combined 34 points. Those were terrible offenses, and the Chiefs are a much tougher challenge, especially on the road. I would move on from the Lions DST in Week 6, and Kansas City has allowed seven sacks and two turnovers all season.
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KICKERS
Starts
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Three kickers this season have made three field goals against the Ravens, and all three (Matt Prater, Harrison Butker and Ka'imi Fairbairn) scored at least 11 Fantasy points. Karty had a rough game in Week 5 against San Francisco, going 1-of-2 on field goals and 2-of-3 on PATs, but he scored at least 10 Fantasy points in the previous two games against the Eagles and Colts. I'm counting on him to get back on track this week against the Ravens, even on the road.
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I had high expectations for Ryland in Week 5 against the Titans, but he didn't attempt a field goal for the first time all season and scored just three points on three PATs. We'll see if he can rebound against the Colts, but Indianapolis is No. 3 in fewest Fantasy points allowed to opposing kickers. No kicker has scored double digits in Fantasy points against Indianapolis, and three of the past four kickers against the Colts have missed at least one field goal.
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