Week 6 Fantasy Football Recap

TB vs. PHI

Leonard Fournette: He has completely taken over this backfield, dominating the snaps and touches. He is a locked-in high RB2 for the rest of the season.

Buccaneers Passing Game: All three receivers will continue this inconsistent carousel all season long. They should all be viewed as mid-low WR2 options going forward, with very high weekly ceilings.

Dallas Goedert & Zach Ertz: With Ertz being traded to Arizona, both of these tight ends will see huge jumps in value, with Goedert having the edge between the two. Ertz should be viewed as a low TE1 on an elite offense, while Goedert is a mid-low TE1, as he will see a substantial bump up in targets.

MIA vs. JAX

Dolphins Offense: It’s hard to trust anyone on this offense with Tua at the helm except Jaylen Waddle, who is averaging 9 targets per game with Tua at quarterback. Mike Gesicki had a great performance with 8 receptions on 9 targets, but wasn’t productive at all when Tua was at QB in weeks 1 and 2.

James Robinson: Over the last 4 weeks, he has been averaging 21.7 fantasy points per game, with 5 touchdowns and 13 total targets. Lock him in as a high RB2 to low-RB1 option each week.

Jaguars WRs: Marvin Jones continues to be the alpha, with Shenault as the clear number two. They should be viewed as a low WR2 and a high WR3, respectively.

KC vs. WFT

Darrel Williams: He dominated the backfield, playing 70% of snaps and commanding 25 opportunities as opposed to Jerick McKinnon’s 5. He is a mid to high RB2 option as long as Clyde Edwards-Helaire is out.

Antonio Gibson: He frequently came in and out of the game while dealing with a shin injury that has been bugging him for weeks. In a negative game script, J.D. McKissic took over and received 10 targets. He is a must-add and will be a solid RB2 option while Gibson is out.

WFT Passing Game: Ricky Seals-Jones has continued his massive role in the offense with Logan Thomas is out, playing every snap this week. Terry McLaurin disappointed many owners this week, as he was in a great matchup. He continues to see a large number of targets, but can’t seem to capitalize on them.

LAR vs. NYG

Darrell Henderson: He is a true workhorse on one of the best offenses in the league, so keep starting him as a mid to low RB1.

Sterling Shepherd: In his 3 fully healthy games this year, he is averaging 11 targets per game. With Saquon Barkley, Kenny Golladay, and possibly Kadarius Toney out for the immediate future, he is a very safe WR2 option with his steady target share.

HOU vs. IND

Texans Offense: Brandin Cooks got back on track after two down weeks, with 13 targets. He is one of the safest WR2s in fantasy right now. Don’t start anyone else on this offense.

Jonathan Taylor: In good matchups, fire him up as a mid-RB1. However, his mere 14 carries are concerning for his volume in the future. Sell him for a more stable RB1 if possible.

Michael Pittman: In a game where Wentz completed just 11 passes, Pittman wasn’t able to produce. He is still a solid flex play, with WR2 upside in good matchups.

CIN vs. DET

Joe Mixon: With Samaje Perine out, Joe Mixon took on a full workhorse role until the Bengals benched their starters in the fourth quarter. His season-high 6 targets probably won’t repeat itself again unless Perine misses more time, but temper expectations when Perine is active.

D’Andre Swift & T.J. Hockenson: These two remain the only startable players on the Lions. Hockenson is still a top-4 option each week and Swift is top 10.

GB vs. CHI

Packers Offense: Nothing has changed for these top options since last week. Buy low on Davante Adams if possible, and keep starting Aaron Rodgers and Aaron Jones as top-10 options.

Khalil Herbert: In a game without Damien Williams, he dominated the snap share and had 22 opportunities. If you can sell him high off of this performance, do so, since Williams will come back and will force a 50-50 split.

Darnell Mooney & Allen Robinson: They are both nothing more than low WR3 options, as they are on a bad offense and aren’t getting good volume.

LAC vs. BAL

Chargers Offense: This game was absolutely horrendous for the Chargers, but don’t expect a repeat of anything close to this again. Herbert is a solid QB1, Ekeler a high RB1, Williams a mid WR1, and Allen a high WR2.

Ravens RBs: None of them are worthy of a starting spot in your lineup, as they all have similar workloads, with Lamar taking carries away for himself.

Rashod Batman: Bateman is an intriguing waiver add on this more pass-heavy Ravens offense, as he tied with Mark Andrews to lead the team in targets, with 6. As his snap share goes up while getting used to the NFL landscape and healing from his injury, he will have WR2 upside later on.

MIN vs. CAR

Dalvin Cook: Cook seems to have returned to his usual self after missing two weeks. Mattison goes back to a handcuff while the Vikings bellcow is a top three player weekly.

Vikings WRs: Justin Jefferson is still the one to own, as he is averaging 9 targets this season. However, Thielen will continue to have big games like these, taking some of that work away from Jefferson. Thielen is a WR2 while Jefferson is a low end WR1.

Christian McCaffrey/Chuba Hubbard: While McCaffrey is still on the Injured Reserve list, Hubbard is a RB2 with RB1 upside.

D.J. Moore: After a crazy start to the season, Moore has cooled down, but has had double digit targets in four out of five games this season. He remains a must play every week. The rest of the Panthers receiving corps is virtually unstartable.

ARI vs. CLE

James Connor/Chase Edmonds: It’s now hard to start either of them. Had one of them claimed the dominant role, they would still have had to split carries with Kyler Murray. Now that both Conner and Edmonds could dominate the work on one particular day, their fantasy value diminishes. James Conner will continue to get the goal line work, and Chase Edmonds will be in on third downs.

DeAndre Hopkins: I would still sell high on Hopkins. He had a relatively quiet day in terms of workload, with 2 of his 3 catches being touchdowns, which ended up saving his fantasy day. Sell high while you still can.

Cardinals WRs: Basically all of A.J. Green, Christian Kirk, and Rondale Moore are just toss ups to catch a touchdown every week. All are WR3s.

Browns RBs: D’Ernest Johnson becomes the top waiver pickup after both Hunt and Chubb are declared out of Thursday’s matchup against the broncos. Chubb should be back next week, while Hunt remains on IR.

Odell Beckham Jr: He’s still the alpha in the receiving group, especially with Landry out, but it’s hard to trust the receivers on the Browns.

LV vs. DEN

Josh Jacobs: At this point, Jacob’s owners should just hope that he gets his goal line carries and falls into the endzone. He’s a low end RB2.

Henry Ruggs III: Ruggs is very interesting this season. He has the potential to be a top receiver by the end of the season, going only one game so far without at least 50 receiving yards. If the touchdown luck comes, he could be a WR2 this season.

Darren Waller: Waller’s poor streak continues, but Waller owners should not worry. He’s still a top 3 tight end in the league.

Broncos RBs: It’s looking increasingly likely that the Broncos plan on splitting carries between Javonte Williams and Melvin Gordon for the rest of the season. If so, both would be RB3s throughout the remainder of the season.

Noah Fant: Noah Fant’s recent workload has been very impressive, and he has a weekly upside that makes a strong case for a top TE season.

Broncos WRs: Jerry Jeudy is set to return in either week 7 or week 8, so the rest of this receiving group will take a hit in terms of workload. However, continue to start Sutton and Patrick in the flex, and nobody else.

DAL vs. NE

Cowboys Offense: In this high-powered offense Elliot is easily a must start and a top 6 RB option. CeeDee Lamb and Amari Cooper are both still WR2s with weekly WR1 upside. Dalton Schultz is also a mid-TE1.

Damien Harris: He’s clearly the number one in the Patriots backfield now, and is a RB2 going forward.

Patriots Receiving Corps: None of these pass-catchers are worth starting besides Jakobi Meyers, as he is the only one with a stable workload.

SEA vs. PIT

Seahawks Backfield: Alex Collins will be a low RB2 with both Carson and Russell Wilson out. The Seahawks placed Carson on injured reserve last week, which means that the earliest he can return is Week 10.

Seahawks WRs: With Wilson still out, it looks as if Geno Smith will struggle to carry the load. DK Metcalf is a high end WR2 while Lockett is a high end WR3.

Najee Harris: Najee might not have the efficiency of some of the best running backs in the NFL, but his workload is right up there with the likes of Derrick Henry. He is a top 5 running back for fantasy purposes.

Steelers WRs: Diontae Johnson remains the alpha of this group, putting up a solid statline of 9 catches for 71 yards this past week. Given Juju’s injury, Claypool is also a buy-low given that he should be putting up WR2 numbers in the future. Johnson is a high end WR2.

BUF vs. TEN

Bills Offense: The Bills will continue to spread the ball around and will consistently be in the highest scoring games each week. Diggs, Beasley, Knox, and Sanders are all startable. Avoid this backfield, but Moss is the better option due to red zone usage.

Derrick Henry: Henry is the clear cut running back one at this point; you should be looking to buy him if anybody values him less than that. He’s on pace for 2200 rushing yards.

Titans WRs: A.J. Brown is a solid WR2, and will look to keep his season moving in the right direction in a great matchup against Kansas City. Julio Jones is a flex play, at best.