Week 6 Fantasy Football Rankings | Start/Sit QB, RB, WR & TE

Welcome to our Week 6 Fantasy Football Player Rankings Tiers and Start/Sit Advice. Below you’ll find rankings for every relevant QB, RB, WR and TE, along with our confidence rating and advanced metrics for every matchup powered by Fantasy Points Data Suite.

If you want to learn more about the advanced stats used with these Week 6 Start/Sit Rankings, check out Advanced Stats to Know for 2026.

Confidence Meter: Dynasty Nerds confidence in the player’s weekly ranking and expected fantasy role. It is not a projected probability of hitting a specific statistical outcome.

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Week 6 Fantasy Football Rankings Start/Sit

Quick Start/Sit Rankings

Use the tables below to find every Week 6 QB, RB, WR and TE ranked by tier. Click/tap any position to jump directly to its rankings.

QB | RB | WR |TE | FLEX |Table of Statistics | Team Stats

Week 6 Quarterback Rankings & Start/Sit

Tier 1 | Elite QB1

Josh Allen should get back on track in the passing game against the Raiders, who have allowed two or more passing touchdowns in three straight games.

Expect a big day from Matthew Stafford as he faces the Cardinals, who have allowed three or more passing touchdowns in four straight games.

Tier 2 | Strong QB1

Looking for an efficient day from Jordan Love in a favorable matchup against the Cowboys, who allow the fifth-highest CPOE. This means Dallas struggles to limit accurate throws, allowing quarterbacks to complete passes at a higher rate.

Lamar Jackson is trending toward playing in Week 6. If he can’t go, look for Tyler Huntley to start again. Huntley would be slotted into Tier 5.

Dak Prescott faces a turnover-heavy Packers secondary that has recorded 7 interceptions this season. Prescott is also coming off a game in which he threw 2 interceptions.

Tier 3 | Matchup-Driven QB1/High-End QB2 Options

Trevor Lawrence has been kind to the Texans’ defense over the years, throwing an interception in 8 of his 10 career games against Houston.

Tyler Shough should bounce back against the Giants, who run the third-highest rate of man coverage in the league. Shough has the 12th-highest quarterback rating against man coverage, making this a favorable matchup.

Patrick Mahomes has struggled to produce against the Chargers’ secondary over his last 4 matchups, throwing just 3 total passing touchdowns during that span.

Tier 4 | Volatile QB2 Starters

Player	Opponent	Confidence Meter	Fantasy Points P/G	Total Yards/G	QB Rate vs Man	QB Rate vs Zone	CPOE	Deep Throw %	ADJ Comp %	EZ Atts
Byrce Young	PHI	85%	27.2	321.8	89.0	102.9	6.3	11.7	77.2	12.0
Caleb Williams	ATL	84%	24.5	256.0	118.8	81.4	4.4	9.1	79.2	3.0
Jameis Winston	NO	82%	15.1	186.3	63.3	85.5	-1.1	17.4	70.6	7
Aaron Rodgers	TB	80%	20.2	250.4	80.5	95.5	-2.7	13	70.8	10

Tier 5 | Desperation Superflex

Player	Opponent	Confidence Meter	Fantasy Points P/G	Total Yards/G	QB Rate vs Man	QB Rate vs Zone	CPOE	Deep Throw %	ADJ Comp %	EZ Atts
CJ Stroud	JAX	77%	20.2	294.6	91.8	99.3	5.8	14.1	75.9	13
Jacoby Brissett	LAR	77%	20.1	234.4	61.3	88.9	2.3	9.5	76.8	13.0
Deshaun Watson	BAL	74%	18.6	235.6	77.3	102.8	-0.1	10.9	75.9	9
Geno Smith	NE	74%	16.3	225.4	119.8	102.1	1.9	8.2	78.4	3
Tanner McKee	CAR	72%	0.0	0	0	0	0.0	0	0	0
Michael Penix Jr.	CHI	72%	15.1	241.0	137.5	92.3	9.5	6.5	83.8	6.0

C.J. Stroud’s upside could be limited, even with the addition of Marvin Harrison Jr., as the Jaguars have not allowed an opposing quarterback to throw more than one passing touchdown in a game this season.

Michael Penix Jr. should be good to go on Sunday and could be in line for a big passing day. The Bears’ defense has struggled on the road, allowing over 300 passing yards per game to opposing quarterbacks.

Deshaun Watson could also struggle to put up fantasy points, as the Ravens have not allowed an opposing quarterback to throw more than one passing touchdown in a game this season.

Geno Smith could be a sleeper in Week 6 against the Patriots, who run the second-highest rate of man coverage in the league. Smith has the eighth-highest quarterback rating against man coverage, making this a favorable matchup.

Tier 6 | QBs to Avoid if Possible

Player	Opponent	Confidence Meter	Fantasy Points P/G	Total Yards/G	QB Rate vs Man	QB Rate vs Zone	CPOE	Deep Throw %	ADJ Comp %	EZ Atts
Justin Herbert	KC	68%	12.7	215.8	62.1	61.9	4.3	10.5	75.6	5
Daniel Jones	TEN	65%	10.7	209.2	64.7	72.5	-4.2	8	70.8	6
Jalon Daniels	PIT	65%	9.4	141.3	110.1	66.8	-0.5	9.1	76.9	1
Cam Ward	IND	60%	13.1	191.0	76.3	78.8	2.8	5.8	78.6	9

Justin Herbert has been held to just one passing touchdown in four of his last five matchups against the Chiefs.

Daniel Jones likely won’t have to throw much in this matchup, as this could be a big game for Jonathan Taylor. Wink, wink.

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Week 6 Running Back Rankings & Start/Sit

Tier 1 | Elite RB Starts/Sits

In Jonathan Taylor‘s last three matchups against the Titans, he has rushed for over 100 yards and scored three touchdowns in each game.

Kenneth Walker, fresh off a bye week, should thrive against the Chargers, who have allowed a rusher to gain over 60 yards and score a touchdown in three straight games.

Kyren Williams has scored a touchdown against the Cardinals in four of his six career matchups.

Tier 2 | Near-Elite, Matchup-Proof-ish RB1

Whether Lamar Jackson plays or not, Derrick Henry faces a Browns defense that has allowed an 80-yard rusher in 4 straight games.

Look for Javonte Williams to find the end zone in Week 6, as the Packers have allowed a rushing touchdown in every game this season.

James Cook has a favorable advanced-stat matchup against the Raiders, who allow the most yards before contact (YBCO) in the league. Cook also leads the league in YBCO, making this a great matchup for him.

Tier 3 | Borderline RB1s With Minor Concerns

Even if Rico Dowdle returns in Week 6, continue to fire up Jaylen Warren, especially with the Buccaneers allowing 5 or more receptions to opposing backfields in 4 of their last 4 games.

Chuba Hubbard should provide a solid RB1 floor this week, as the Eagles have allowed an opposing running back to rush for 60 or more yards in every game this season.

The Steelers’ run defense has been a different unit on the road this year, allowing an opposing running back to score a touchdown in both games. Despite Bucky Irving having to deal with the annoying presence of Sean Tucker, expect him to have a strong chance of finding the end zone.

Tier 4 | Volume-Driven RB2s

Team	Player	Opponent	Confidence Meter	FPPG	ATT %	Off. Snaps %	i20%	TGT %	Route %	YPPR	MTF/ATT	YACO/ATT	YBCO/ATT
LV	Ashton Jeanty	BUF	86%	14.7	64%	72%	72.7	16.7	56.8	1.97	0.11	2.2	1.2
NYG	Cam Skattebo	NO	84%	9.3	55%	65%	50.0	7.2	46.5	0.91	0.15	2.3	1.4
NYJ	Braelon Allen	NE	83%	8.2	44%	61%	29.4	7.5	44.8	0.25	0.19	2.4	1.7
JAX	Bhayshul Tuten	HOU	83%	11.8	59%	55%	60.0	7.0	36.7	1.34	0.23	2.5	1.8

Cam Skattebo should turn in a solid performance in Week 6, as the Saints have allowed a rushing touchdown in every game this season and have surrendered the most rushing touchdowns in the league.

Bhayshul Tuten should be considered a floor play with minimal upside. Houston has allowed at least 50 rushing yards to every opposing starting running back this season.

If Saquon Barkley is able to play in Week 6, he would land in this tier.

Tier 5 | Risk/Reward Running Back Flex Plays

Team	Player	Opponent	Confidence Meter	FPPG	ATT %	Off. Snaps %	i20%	TGT %	Route %	YPPR	MTF/ATT	YACO/ATT	YBCO/ATT
TEN	Tony Pollard	IND	80%	7.9	63%	52%	64.3	6.5	26.7	0.51	0.09	2.3	1.7
ARI	Jeremiyah Love	LAR	80%	9.1	55%	48%	50.0	6.5	28.6	0.58	0.16	2.0	1.6
HOU	Woody Marks	JAX	76%	7.6	37%	53%	44.4	7.0	39.6	0.66	0.23	1.6	1.8
CLE	Quinshon Judkins	BAL	76%	9.5	58%	60%	60.0	13.5	32.2	1.73	0.14	1.8	1.3

Quinshon Judkins is trending in the wrong direction for Week 6. If he misses the game, look toward Jaleel McLaughlin and Dylan Sampson, whose practice window has opened. Both would likely be Tier 7 plays this week.

Woody Marks looks to get the start in Week 6, but don’t expect much on the ground, as the Jaguars have not allowed a running back to rush for over 40 yards this season. His best chance at production will come in the passing game, as Jacksonville has allowed the third-most receptions to running backs.

Look for Jeremiyah Love to struggle to gain extra yards against the Rams, who have allowed the third-fewest yards after contact this season. Love’s own YACO numbers have also been on the lower side.

Tier 6 | Fragile Floor RB3 Options

Team	Player	Opponent	Confidence Meter	FPPG	ATT %	Off. Snaps %	i20%	TGT %	Route %	YPPR	MTF/ATT	YACO/ATT	YBCO/ATT
WAS	Jacory Croskey-Merritt	SF	74%	8.5	57%	45%	27.3	4.3	23.3	0.89	0.06	2.1	1.5
GB	MarShawn Llyod	DAL	73%	7.5	40%	39%	50.0	7.0	24.5	1.15	0.18	1.3	1.5
LAC	Omarion Hampton	KC	73%	9.4	50%	46%	60.9	3.5	20.3	0.97	0.12	2.5	1.3
PHI	Dameon Pierce	CAR	71%	2.2	9%	77%	0.0	10.0	54.8	-0.09	0.09	1.4	-0.1
NO	Alvin Kamara	NYG	71%	7.8	22%	32%	27.8	10.1	25.5	1.00	0.07	1.8	1.3
CHI	Kyle Monangai	ATL	71%	13.6	33%	41%	29.8	3.8	25.8	1.00	0.22	3.3	2.2
NO	Kendre Miller	NYG	70%	5.5	23%	26%	35.3	3.5	13.0	0.63	0.14	1.5	1.4

We saw Marshawn Lloyd take advantage of some goal-line work in Week 5, and he now faces a Cowboys defense that has allowed a rushing touchdown in four of five games this season. He could be worth the gamble if you’re short at running back.

Dameon Pierce is trending toward potentially starting for the Eagles in Week 6, as Saquon Barkley is trending toward being out. If that happens, Pierce becomes an interesting play against a Panthers defense that has allowed a 70-yard rusher in three of four games. Carson Steele is also a name to know in the deepest of leagues.

Kendre Miller could have some value as an early-down runner against the Giants, who have allowed a 60-yard rusher in four straight games.

Omarion Hampton may continue to struggle against the Chiefs, who allow the fewest yards before contact (YBCO) in the league. Hampton is averaging just 1.61 yards before contact per attempt, ranking near the bottom among all running backs.

Tier 7 | Running Back Deep League Dice Roll

Team	Player	Opponent	Confidence Meter	FPPG	ATT %	Off. Snaps %	i20%	TGT %	Route %	YPPR	MTF/ATT	YACO/ATT	YBCO/ATT
LAR	Blake Corum	ARI	68%	6.9	30%	28%	3.7	4.6	16.0	1.97	0.18	1.6	3.2
ATL	Brian Robinson Jr.	CHI	68%	9.7	31%	33%	20.0	3.0	16.6	0.84	0.18	2.8	1.3
WAS	Rachaad White	SF	68%	7.0	25%	49%	20.0	8.0	40.8	0.85	0.10	1.8	2.3
LAC	Keaton Mitchell	KC	67%	6.1	22%	33%	13.0	9.7	31.1	0.95	0.27	1.9	2.2
ARI	Tyler Allgeier	LAR	67%	5.7	29%	52%	31.8	6.0	38.2	0.53	0.11	2.5	0.9
TB	Kenny Gainwell	PIT	67%	4.3	13%	41%	4.0	9.9	33.9	0.84	0.12	2.0	0.6
PIT	Rico Dowdle	KC	67%	4.3	14%	42%	100.0	7.4	30.3	1.04	0.07	1.7	0.7
SF	Kaelon Black	WAS	65%	2.9	27%	27%	29.2	1.4	17.8	0.18	0.05	1.8	1.9
TEN	Tyjae Spears	IND	65%	3.7	16%	50%	7.1	10.3	43.2	0.89	0.24	2.9	0.9
BUF	Ty Johnson	LV	65%	6.1	1%	26%	4.8	12.8	38.3	3.64			3.0
KC	Emmett Johnson	LAC	65%	3.9	14%	27%	4.0	3.9	22.5	2.31	0.25	2.5	1.0
JAX	Chris Rodriguez Jr.	HOU	64%	4.9	20%	24%	35.0	0.7	14.6	0.26	0.18	2.0	2.1

Blake Corum could see some late-game production if the Rams build an early lead against the Cardinals, who have allowed opposing running backs to rush for 50 or more yards.

Rachaad White could be a decent play in PPR leagues, as the 49ers have allowed an opposing running back to catch at least 4 passes in 3 straight games.

Brian Robinson Jr. could provide a minimal floor, as he has rushed for at least 50 yards in 3 of 5 games this season.

Ty Johnson could see some decent rushing opportunities against the Raiders, who allow the most yards before contact (YBCO) in the league. Johnson is averaging three yards before contact per attempt and has also recorded 4 receptions in 2 of his last 3 games.

If Rico Dowdle plays, look for some touchdown upside, as he was handling the red-zone work before getting injured.

Tyjae Spears looks to be a long-shot PPR play this week against the Colts, who have allowed a running back to catch 6 passes in 2 of 5 games this season. Spears is also coming off a 9 reception performance.

Tier 8 | Super Deep Running Back Start/Sit

Team	Player	Opponent	Confidence Meter	FPPG	ATT %	Off. Snaps %	i20%	TGT %	Route %	YPPR	MTF/ATT	YACO/ATT	YBCO/ATT
LV	Mike Washington Jr.	BUF	62%	4.0	18%	17%	18.2	2.2	9.4	0.22	0.08	3.2	1.8
LAC	Kimani Vidal	KC	61%	3.4	10%	24%	4.3	4.9	24.9	0.55	0.29	4.3	2.0
GB	Kaleb Johnson	DAL	61%	2.5	27%	27%	9.1	1.1	11.2	0.45	0.30	2.6	1.3
BAL	Justice Hill	CLE	61%	4.3	11%	42%	0.0	6.6	50.9	0.60	0.11	1.8	5.6
CLE	Jaleel McLaughllin	BAL	62%	2.3	2%	11%	0.0	1.6	9.2		1.00	13.0	2.5
CLE	Dylan Sampson	BAL	62%	0.0	0%	0%	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0
HOU	Dare Ogunbowale	JAX	61%	0.0	0%	0%	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00
IND	Seth McGowan	TEN	60%	1.6	13%	18%	10.7	2.3	11.1	0.48	0.18	2.9	0.7
NYG	Tyrone Tracy Jr.	NO	55%	0.7	5%	9%	4.5	1.8	9.6	1.39		0.9	2.3
GB	Pierre Strong Jr.	DAL	55%	3.3	5%	41%	33.3	12.9	35.3	0.92		0.8	0.6
NE	Corey Kiner	NYJ	55%	1.7	13%	11%	15.4	1.3	3.2	2.67	0.10	2.4	1.7
LV	Dylan Laube	BUF	55%	1.6	3%	16%	4.5	1.7	14.1	0.59		1.3	1.0

Dare Ogunbowale may be the ultimate Hail Mary play this week, as the Jaguars allow the third-most receptions to running backs. Ogunbowale has been a decent PPR option in the past and could offer some value in deeper leagues.

Kimani Vidal has seen more work in recent weeks, but he isn’t worth starting until his role becomes more consistent.

Seth McGowan could see some late-game touches if the Colts build a big lead against the Titans. With Jonathan Taylor projected to have a big game, McGowan could benefit from some garbage-time opportunities.

Corey Kiner has seen six touches in three games when one of the Patriots’ top two running backs has missed time. New England has operated with a two-back system to some extent, making Kiner a potential depth option if injuries continue.

Dylan Laube could be an interesting desperation play in PPR leagues, as the Raiders are expected to play from behind. The Bills have allowed at least three receptions to opposing running backs in every game this season, giving Laube some potential receiving upside.

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Week 6 Wide Receiver Rankings & Start/Sit

Tier 1 | Elite WR1s

Puka Nacua has a great opportunity to find the end zone against the Cardinals, who have allowed multiple wide receivers to score touchdowns each week.

Nico Collins may have a tougher matchup this week, but he has dominated the Jaguars, reaching 100 receiving yards in five straight matchups.

Tier 2 | High-End WR1 Anchors

Zay Flowers has recorded 70 or more receiving yards in 4 of his last 5 games against the Browns. Interestingly enough, he has yet to score a touchdown in his career against Cleveland.

Drake London should continue his dominant play against the Bears, who allow the second-most yards per route run (YPRR) in the league. London also has the third-highest YPRR among WR1s, making this a favorable matchup. This means Chicago has struggled to limit opposing pass catchers from gaining significant yardage.

Tier 3 | Strong WR1/2 Options

Mike Evans may be dealing with injuries, but he has an excellent matchup against the Commanders, who have allowed a receiver to record 100 yards and a touchdown in 3 of their last 4 games.

As mentioned with Puka Nacua, the Cardinals have allowed multiple touchdowns to opposing receivers. Davante Adams should have a strong chance of finding the end zone, especially after seeing three red-zone touches in Week 5.

Tier 4 | Reliable Volume WR2.

Team	Player	Opponent	Confidence Meter	FPPG	RTE%	TGT %	TPRR	YPRR	MAN WIN RATE	ZONE WIN RATE	YAC/REC	1READ %	SLOT RTE %	XFP
NYJ	Garrett Wilson	NE	85%	14.2	88.4	29.3	0.28	2.5	40.0	17.5	3.3	38.7	24.3	15.8
DAL	George Pickens	GB	85%	11.0	82.3	20.8	0.23	2.1	32.0	14.1	3.1	24.4	6.4	16.4
CAR	Tetairoa McMillan	PHI	85%	15.4	89.9	22.7	0.23	2.4	20.4	14.0	4.1	31.6	28.8	18.1
CLE	Denzel Boston	BAL	83%	11.8	85.8	18.2	0.17	2.1	37.0	14.3	7.1	21.2	7.6	11.1
CAR	Jalen Coker	PHI	83%	14.4	63.9	18.0	0.26	2.6	16.7	19.6	3.4	23.9	44.7	13.5
KC	Rashee Rice	LAC	83%	7.9	57.7	12.5	0.20	2.32	18.2	1.8	9.23	15.7	45.1	7.1
CHI	Luther Burden	ATL	81%	8.9	70.2	20.3	0.25	1.9	30.8	4.4	4.8	25.2	54.0	13.6

Garrett Wilson‘s advanced stats suggest a potentially favorable matchup, but Christian Gonzalez looks to return this week. Wilson has also struggled historically against the Patriots, surpassing 50 receiving yards in just 2 of 6 career matchups.

Denzel Boston should be in lineups this week, as the Ravens have allowed opposing WR1s to surpass 100 receiving yards in 3 straight games.

Luther Burden could see a huge boost with Caleb Williams potentially returning this week. He faces a Falcons defense that has allowed opposing WR1s to produce 100 receiving yards in 3 of their last 4 games.

Tetairoa McMillan is coming off a monster performance in Week 4 and has a favorable matchup against the Eagles, who have allowed a 90-yard receiver in 3 straight games. However, this matchup may favor Jalen Coker more, as those receivers primarily operated out of the slot. Coker has a higher slot target rate compared to McMillan, giving him an advantage in this matchup.

Keep an eye on Rashee Rice’s injury status heading into Week 6. If he is ruled out, Xavier Worthy would likely jump into Tier 5 as a boom-or-bust option.

Tier 5 | Boom-Bust Upside WR3s

Team	Player	Opponent	Confidence Meter	FPPG	RTE%	TGT %	TPRR	YPRR	MAN WIN RATE	ZONE WIN RATE	YAC/REC	1READ %	SLOT RTE %	XFP
NE	A.J Brown	NYJ	80%	4.1	33.3	12.1	0.29	1.9	50.0	16.7	4.7	14.3	7.1	8.8
ARI	Michael Wilson	LAR	80%	9.9	90.3	24.0	0.24	1.5	15.4	13.8	2.3	29.9	18.9	19.5
PIT	DK Metcalf	TB	80%	7.8	93.6	19.9	0.19	1.2	23.3	14.7	3.7	28.2	18.8	13.4
WAS	Terry McLaurin	SF	78%	8.3	82.9	20.8	0.21	1.6	41.7	14.9	5.4	27.9	23.0	12.9
TEN	Carnell Tate	IND	78%	7.4	80.1	23.9	0.26	1.94	24.1	5	3.09	32.3	26.2	12.7
CHI	Rome Odunze	ATL	77%	7.2	78.3	16.9	0.19	1.8	16.7	14.8	2.4	19.6	20.0	11.4
NO	Devaughn Vele	NYG	77%	9.9	88.4	17.1	0.18	1.3	21.7	4.6	2.6	22.1	55.6	13.4

A.J. Brown is trending toward making his return this week against the Jets. I wouldn’t have the most confidence in him, but he did manage four targets before leaving the game prior to halftime in Week 1.

Michael Wilson has a tough matchup against the Rams, who have allowed just one receiver to surpass 50 receiving yards this season. However, Wilson recorded 95 receiving yards in back-to-back games against the Rams last year.

Look for Devaughn Vele to see plenty of targets this week, as he runs 55% of his routes from the slot. The Giants have allowed the fourth-most slot targets in the league, making this a favorable matchup for Vele.

Look for Terry McLaurin to struggle to produce yardage against the 49ers, who allow the third-fewest yards per route run (YPRR) in the league. McLaurin’s YPRR this season has also been just average, making this a difficult matchup.

DK Metcalf has a favorable matchup against the Buccaneers, who allow the most first-read targets in the league. Metcalf has an above-average first-read target rate of 28.2%, which could lead to plenty of opportunities this week.

Tier 6 | Volatile Flex Plays

Team	Player	Opponent	Confidence Meter	FPPG	RTE%	TGT %	TPRR	YPRR	MAN WIN RATE	ZONE WIN RATE	YAC/REC	1READ %	SLOT RTE %	XFP
TB	Emeka Egbuka	PIT	74%	8.6	81.5	21.9	0.21	1.3	28.8	4.4	3.7	27.1	29.9	12.5
LV	Tre Tucker	BUF	74%	8.5	75.0	15.6	0.19	1.9	21.9	9.6	2.1	21.3	20.1	10.4
IND	Josh Downs	TEN	74%	7.0	85.3	18.8	0.20	1.5	39.5	9.5	4.9	24.2	72.2	11.0
TEN	Wal’Dale Robinson	IND	74%	8.1	75.6	19.4	0.23	1.3	20.0	3.1	3.6	24.2	77.4	11.2
IND	Keenan Allen	TEN	73%	7.4	67.3	19.7	0.27	1.4	11.5	9.9	2.6	23.1	33.0	12.2
NE	Romeo Doubs	NYJ	73%	8.1	74.2	14.0	0.16	1.6	30.0	17.0	3.2	15.5	11.6	9.6
JAX	Jakobi Meyers	HOU	73%	8.0	77.2	12.6	0.15	1.7	25.0	9.6	3.3	15.8	34.4	7.2
BUF	Khalil Shakir	LV	73%	6.5	65.9	18.8	0.24	2.4	23.1	5.1	9.3	23.4	56.5	9.6
PIT	Germie Bernard	TB	71%	4.2	45.1	10.2	0.21	1.5	14.0	2.5	3.9	7.7	39.1	6.2
PHI	Dontayvion Wicks	CAR	71%	8.1	80.0	17.4	0.19	1.8	30.8	7.2	3.9	25.0	30.6	11.6
KC	Xavier Worthy	LAC	71%	6.6	81.0	17.2	0.19	1.2	16.1	9.1	4.7	22.5	33.0	9.6

Josh Downs has scored a touchdown in three of his last four outings against the Titans.

Germie Bernard should continue to see work in the offense, as Aaron Rodgers has targeted his slot receiver at least 6 times in every game this season.

Khalil Shakir offers sleeper appeal this week, with DJ Moore trending toward missing another game. The Raiders have allowed a 90-yard receiver in 3 straight games.

Wan’Dale Robinson could see increased opportunities against the Colts, who allow the third-most targets to the slot. Robinson also runs the 11th-most routes from the slot, making this a favorable matchup.

Tre Tucker could have a high-upside week against the Buffalo Bills, who allow the most fantasy points to wide receivers. Buffalo has also allowed a receiver to record at least 75 yards in four of five games this season.\

Ladd McConkey and Quentin Johnston would land in this tier if he is active for Week 6, but he has yet to practice this week.

Tier 7 | Deep-League/ Break-Glass Options

Team	Player	Opponent	Confidence Meter	FPPG	RTE%	TGT %	TPRR	YPRR	MAN WIN RATE	ZONE WIN RATE	YAC/REC	1READ %	SLOT RTE %	XFP
BUF	Keon Coleman	LV	69%	8.4	61.6	13.0	0.18	2.2	17.4	8.3	4.3	18.2	18.8	8.7
ARI	Kendrick Bourne	LAR	69%	5.0	68.7	10.5	0.14	1.2	23.4	3.1	5.1	13.4	68.5	6.2
BAL	Rashod Bateman	CLE	69%	7.5	61.1	12.2	0.18	1.0	14.8	6.0	6.0	15.7	28.3	6.9
WAS	Antonio Williams	SF	69%	5.8	51.8	13.0	0.21	1.6	20.8	8.8	2.5	14.4	55.0	7.8
CHI	Kalif Raymond	ATL	69%	8.1	60.1	15.1	0.22	1.9	21.4	6.5	4.4	16.8	48.7	9.0
TB	Chris Godwin Jr.	PIT	66%	5.6	79.4	13.9	0.14	1.2	19.2	3.5	7.1	16.8	55.3	7.2
PHI	Makai Lemon	CAR	66%	3.5	81.7	13.5	0.14	0.7	17.1	4.0	2.9	18.0	57.8	6.2
NE	DeMario Douglas	NYJ	66%	6.6	63.4	12.7	0.17	1.3	32.0	3.6	3.6	16.5	85.6	8.3
NYG	Malachi Fields	NO	66%	5.1	64.2	10.2	0.14	1.22	17.6	6.2	6.3	10.4	20.8	6.5
JAX	Brian Thomas Jr.	HOU	66%	4.2	55.1	11.2	0.18	1.2	28.0	7.5	0.7	12.9	27.6	6.1
HOU	Jaylin Noel	JAX	63%	7.6	49.8	8.6	0.16	2.2	15.8	6.7	5.2	9.5	68.9	5.7
LV	Cody White	BUF	63%	6.5	33.9	7.2	0.20	1.7	17.6	16.3	2.0	7.4	23.1	5.3
PHI	Darius Cooper	CAR	63%	8.1	42.8	8.4	0.17	1.7	14.8	4.2	8.9	8.0	35.1	5.3

Keon Coleman is another upside play if you’re willing to take a risk, as the Raiders have allowed a 90-yard receiver in 3 straight games.

If Stefon Diggs misses another week, Antonio Williams becomes an option again. The 49ers allow the lowest first-read target rate to opposing receivers, meaning Daniels could look toward Williams more often.

Cody White is another deep sleeper against the Bills in what could turn into a shootout. White has emerged as a red-zone target for the Raiders, giving him some touchdown upside.

Darius Cooper is another touchdown machine for the Eagles, who could take advantage of his speed with deep shots downfield. He remains a low-tier boom-or-bust option.

Kalif Raymond could see an uptick in opportunities with Caleb Williams returning to the field. In 2 games with Williams, Raymond saw 14 targets compared to just 13 targets over his last 3 games.

Tier 8 | Only if You’re Desperate WRs

Team	Player	Opponent	Confidence Meter	FPPG	RTE%	TGT %	TPRR	YPRR	MAN WIN RATE	ZONE WIN RATE	YAC/REC	1READ %	SLOT RTE %	XFP
LAC	Marquez Valdes-Scantling	KC	62%	1.1	40.5	5.6	0.1	0.5	0.0	2.6		7.0	35.6	4.1
CLE	Isaiah Bond	BAL	60%	2.2	26.2	6.1	0.19	1.8	27.8	0.0	3.8	6.1	83.3	3.5
NYJ	Isaiah Williams	NE	60%	5.7	81.4	9.5	0.10	1.1	27.6	5.7	6.3	12.9	52.1	4.7
ATL	Jahan Dotson	CHI	60%	5.0	35.0	6.5	0.17	1.4	14.3	4.8	2.6	6.7	68.6	4.1
HOU	Marvin Harrison Jr.	JAX	58%	4.3	84.0	7.2	0.08	0.6	7.4	5.7	1.8	9.2	19.0	6.4
JAX	Josh Cameron	HOU	58%	5.5	23.4	7.0	0.27	3.2	11.1	16.0	9.3	7.9	40.5	4.1
LAC	Brenen Thompson	KC	58%	0.6	24.2	5.6	0.2	0.8	100.0	13.3	-2.0	5.3	37.5	2.3
SF	Brandin Cook	WAS	58%	3.6	26.5	5.1	0.17	0.4	25.0	14.3		6.1	33.3	2.8
IND	Laquon Treadwell	TEN	58%	4.2	65.8	10.8	0.15	1.3	22.6	8.0	3.7	14.1	11.2	8.0
NYJ	Tim Patrick	NE	55%	3.6	94.3	10.0	0.09	0.8	36.4	5.0	4.5	15.8	18.2	7.0
TEN	Elic Ayomanor	HOU	55%	4.4	57.4	7.7	0.12	1.3	36.0	10.3	7.3	10.1	15.8	5.7
HOU	Kayshon Boutte	JAX	55%	4.3	64.7	10.2	0.14	1.1	23.1	13.1	1.6	12.7	24.6	7.1
TB	Ted Hurst III	PIT	55%	4.6	60.3	10.6	0.14	1.12	28.6	10.4	3.13	12.1	28.9	6.6

Isaiah Bond could have some potential after KC Concepcion went down, as Bond saw a season-high 7 targets. He also has the speed to make plays downfield, giving him some upside.

Marvin Harrison Jr. makes his Houston debut, but I wouldn’t expect much, as C.J. Stroud has been spreading targets around to his pass catchers.

In the deepest of leagues, Josh Cameron could be worth a look after recording 40 receiving yards in back-to-back games. Plus, in London, anything is possible.

Jahan Dotson has a favorable advanced-stat matchup against the Bears, who allow the second-most yards per route run (YPRR) in the league.

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Week 6 Tight End Rankings & Start/Sit

Tier 1 | Elite TE Weekly Differentiators

George Kittle should offer an elite floor against the Commanders, who have allowed a tight end to record 40 or more receiving yards in every game this season.

Trey McBride has recorded 50 or more receiving yards in six straight games against the Rams.

Tier 2 | Must Start Tight Ends

Juwan Johnson should continue to thrive against the Giants, who allow the fourth-most slot targets in the league. Johnson runs 51.9% of his routes from the slot, which ranks 11th among tight ends.

Isaiah Likely is seeing an elite target share, recording eight or more targets in four of his five games this season.

Tier 3 | Strong, Volatile Starting Tight Ends

Look for Tanner McKee to rely on his veteran pass catcher, Dallas Goedert, who has a favorable matchup against the Panthers. Carolina has allowed a touchdown to a tight end in 3 of 4 games this season.

Tyler Warren has a tougher matchup against the Titans, who have not allowed a tight end to surpass 40 receiving yards this season.

Fire up Tyler Higbee against the Cardinals, who have allowed 60 receiving yards and a touchdown to the tight end position in 3 straight games.

Harold Fannin could have some touchdown upside, as the Ravens have allowed a touchdown to a tight end in all 3 of their road games this season.

Tier 4 | Usable Fantasy Football TEs

Team	Player	Opponent	Confidence Meter	FPPG	RTE%	TGT %	TPRR	YPRR	1READ %	SLOT RTE %	Inline %	XFP
JAX	Brenton Strange	HOU	80%	8.0	70.3	18.2	0.23	2.12	20.8	41.4	42.3	8.6
BAL	Mark Andrews	CLE	78%	6.5	67.1	21.9	0.28	1.64	25.5	46.3	31.5	10.5
CHI	Colston Loveland	ATL	77%	3.5	70.2	12.8	0.16	0.79	18.7	34.5	33.8	9.1
CAR	Darren Waller	PHI	77%	8.3	52.8	9.8	0.17	1.57	10.2	56.4	19.1	7.8
NE	Hunter Henry	NYJ	75%	6.2	62.4	11.5	0.16	1.53	14.4	41.4	44.8	6.5
DAL	Jake Ferguson	GB	74%	6.7	66.5	10.9	0.15	0.73	9.9	51.1	41.7	8.6
NYJ	Kenyon Sadiq	NE	72%	6.4	44.2	13.6	0.26	1.92	16.1	30.3	44.7	6.9
HOU	Dalton Schultz	JAX	72%	7.3	64.3	17.2	0.24	1.83	17.5	44.4	39.1	9.9
ATL	Kyle Pitts	CHI	72%	4.4	58.9	11.2	0.17	1.22	11.9	25.8	41.6	4.9

Kyle Pitts has a good opportunity to produce yardage against the Bears, who allow the second-most yards per route run (YPRR) in the league.

Hunter Henry has yet to surpass 50 receiving yards in a game against the Jets during his time with the Patriots.

Brenton Strange has seen an uptick in targets, recording eight in back-to-back games.

Tier 5 | Deep League TE Streamers

Team	Player	Opponent	Confidence Meter	FPPG	RTE%	TGT %	TPRR	YPRR	1READ %	SLOT RTE %	Inline %	XFP
TB	Cade Otton	PIT	70%	5.6	78.3	17.2	0.18	1.23	19.6	41.2	41.2	8.4
WAS	Chig Okonkwo	SF	68%	4.0	58.6	10.4	0.15	1.19	13.6	45.6	39.7	5.8
LAC	Oronde Gadsden	KC	64%	3.9	47.5	9.7	0.17	1.02	10.5	38.1	40.5	5.6
PIT	Darnell Washington	TB	64%	4.9	35.8	8.6	0.22	1.79	10.3	12.3	78.1	5.7
LV	Michael Mayer	BUF	64%	6.7	68.2	13.3	0.18	1.31	9.3	20.6	74.8	8.1
BUF	Dawson Knox	LV	62%	2.6	43.3	6.5	0.13	0.51	5.2	22.5	57.7	3.9
TEN	Gunnar Helm	IND	60%	2.1	59.1	8.4	0.13	0.58	9.1	56.7	26.9	4.5
NO	Noah Fant	NYG	60%	7.5	31.2	8.3	0.24	1.35	9.4	16.7	68.5	6.0
LAC	Charlie Kolar	KC	60%	2.3	42.9	9.0	0.17	1.38	5.9	23.8	57.1	3.2

Darnell Washington has a solid opportunity to see targets against the Buccaneers, who allow the highest targets per route run (TPRR) in the league. Washington also has a solid 0.22 TPRR this season.

Michael Mayer has a tough matchup in terms of opportunities, as the Bills allow the fifth-lowest targets per route run (TPRR) to opposing pass catchers.

Week 6 FLEX Rankings & Start/Sit

Week 6 Flex Rankings (click here)

Rankings	Name	Team	Position
1	Jonathan Taylor	IND	RB
2	Puka Nacua	LAR	WR
3	Bijan Robinson	ATL	RB
4	Kenneth Walker III	KC	RB
5	Kyren Williams	LAR	RB
6	Christian McCaffrey	SF	RB
7	Jaxon Smith-Njigba	SEA	WR
8	CeeDee Lamb	DAL	WR
9	Nico Collins	HOU	WR
10	Derrick Henry	BAL	RB
11	Brock Bowers	LV	TE
12	Javonte Williams	DAL	RB
13	James Cook III	BUF	RB
14	Chris Olave	NO	WR
15	Jaylen Warren	PIT	RB
16	Drake London	ATL	WR
17	D’Andre Swift	CHI	RB
18	George Kittle	SF	TE
19	Christian Watson	GB	WR
20	Chuba Hubbard	CAR	RB
21	Zay Flowers	BAL	WR
22	Malik Nabers	NYG	WR
23	Rhamondre Stevenson	NE	RB
24	Mike Evans	SF	WR
25	Parker Washington	JAC	WR
26	Bucky Irving	TB	RB
27	Ashton Jeanty	LV	RB
28	Trey McBride	ARI	TE
29	Emanuel Wilson	SEA	RB
30	Davante Adams	LAR	WR
31	Matthew Golden	GB	WR
32	Garrett Wilson	NYJ	WR
33	George Pickens	DAL	WR
34	Tetairoa McMillan	CAR	WR
35	Cam Skattebo	NYG	RB
36	Braelon Allen	NYJ	RB
37	Bhayshul Tuten	JAC	RB
38	Tony Pollard	TEN	RB
39	Isaiah Likely	NYG	TE
40	Tucker Kraft	GB	TE
41	Jeremiyah Love	ARI	RB
42	Woody Marks	HOU	RB
43	Denzel Boston	CLE	WR
44	Travis Kelce	KC	TE
45	Jalen Coker	CAR	WR
46	Rashee Rice	KC	WR
47	Luther Burden III	CHI	WR
48	A.J. Brown	NE	WR
49	Michael Wilson	ARI	WR
50	DK Metcalf	PIT	WR
51	Quinshon Judkins	CLE	RB
52	Jacory Croskey-Merritt	WAS	RB
53	Terry McLaurin	WAS	WR
54	Carnell Tate	TEN	WR
55	Rome Odunze	CHI	WR
56	Juwan Johnson	NO	TE
57	J.K. Dobbins	DEN	RB
58	Dalton Kincaid	BUF	TE
59	Jaylen Waddle	DEN	WR
60	Devaughn Vele	NO	WR
61	MarShawn Lloyd	GB	RB
62	Emeka Egbuka	TB	WR
63	Tyler Warren	IND	TE
64	Tre Tucker	LV	WR
65	Omarion Hampton	LAC	RB
66	Josh Downs	IND	WR
67	Wan’Dale Robinson	TEN	WR
68	Keenan Allen	IND	WR
69	Dallas Goedert	PHI	TE
70	Romeo Doubs	NE	WR
71	Harold Fannin Jr.	CLE	TE
72	Pat Freiermuth	PIT	TE
73	Tyler Higbee	LAR	TE
74	Jakobi Meyers	JAC	WR
75	Khalil Shakir	BUF	WR
76	Germie Bernard	PIT	WR
77	Dontayvion Wicks	PHI	WR
78	Brenton Strange	JAC	TE
79	Xavier Worthy	KC	WR
80	Dameon Pierce	PHI	RB
81	Alvin Kamara	NO	RB
82	Mark Andrews	BAL	TE
83	RJ Harvey	DEN	RB
84	Kyle Monangai	CHI	RB
85	Kendre Miller	NO	RB
86	Keon Coleman	BUF	WR
87	Colston Loveland	CHI	TE
88	Kendrick Bourne	ARI	WR
89	Rashod Bateman	BAL	WR
90	Ryan Flournoy	DAL	WR
91	Antonio Williams	WAS	WR
92	Kalif Raymond	CHI	WR
93	Darren Waller	CAR	TE
94	Blake Corum	LAR	RB
95	Hunter Henry	NE	TE
96	Brian Robinson Jr.	ATL	RB
97	Courtland Sutton	DEN	WR
98	Jake Ferguson	DAL	TE
99	Chris Godwin Jr.	TB	WR
100	Kenyon Sadiq	NYJ	TE
101	Rachaad White	WAS	RB
102	Keaton Mitchell	LAC	RB
103	Makai Lemon	PHI	WR
104	DeMario Douglas	NE	WR
105	Malachi Fields	NYG	WR
106	Dalton Schultz	HOU	TE
107	Tyler Allgeier	ARI	RB
108	AJ Barner	SEA	TE
109	Rashid Shaheed	SEA	WR
110	Kyle Pitts Sr.	ATL	TE
111	Kenny Gainwell	TB	RB
112	Rico Dowdle	PIT	RB
113	Brian Thomas Jr.	JAC	WR
114	Jaylin Noel	HOU	WR
115	Cade Otton	TB	TE
116	Kaelon Black	SF	RB
117	Cody White	LV	WR
118	Darius Cooper	PHI	WR
119	Chig Okonkwo	WAS	TE
120	Cooper Kupp	SEA	WR
121	George Holani	SEA	RB
122	Marquez Valdes-Scantling	LAC	WR
123	Tyjae Spears	TEN	RB
124	Isaiah Bond	CLE	WR
125	Oronde Gadsden II	LAC	TE
126	Ty Johnson	BUF	RB
127	Darnell Washington	PIT	TE
128	Emmett Johnson	KC	RB
129	Chris Rodriguez Jr.	JAC	RB
130	Isaiah Williams	NYJ	WR
131	Jahan Dotson	ATL	WR
132	Mike Washington Jr.	LV	RB
133	Marvin Harrison Jr.	HOU	WR
134	Josh Cameron	JAC	WR
135	Brenen Thompson	LAC	WR
136	Brandin Cooks	SF	WR
137	Laquon Treadwell	IND	WR
138	Kimani Vidal	LAC	RB
139	Tim Patrick	NYJ	WR
140	Elic Ayomanor	TEN	WR
141	Kayshon Boutte	HOU	WR
142	Ted Hurst III	TB	WR
143	Dare Ogunbowale	HOU	RB
144	Efton Chism III	NE	WR
145	Michael Mayer	LV	TE
146	Kyle Williams	NE	WR
147	Kaleb Johnson	GB	RB
148	Treylon Burks	WAS	WR
149	Justice Hill	BAL	RB
150	Jerry Jeudy	CLE	WR
151	Jaleel McLaughlin	CLE	RB
152	Dylan Sampson	CLE	RB
153	Dawson Knox	BUF	TE
154	Seth McGowan	IND	RB
155	Xavier Hutchinson	HOU	WR
156	Evan Engram	DEN	TE
157	Tyrone Tracy Jr.	NYG	RB
158	Gunnar Helm	TEN	TE
159	Noah Fant	NO	TE
160	Pierre Strong Jr.	GB	RB

Defensive Team Stats

Below, in each drop down, are the full Week 6Team Stats powered by Fantasy Points Data Suite. Use these metrics to make informed Start/Sit decisions, place prop bets, or make DFS lineup calls.

Defensive Stats Table (click here)

Team	Def. Rank Vs. QBs	Def. Rank Vs. RBs	Def. Rank Vs. WRs	Def. Rank Vs. TEs
Lions	30	19	31	29
Chiefs	24	7	24	20
Commanders	14	8	20	16
Cardinals	29	30	32	14
Raiders	25	28	2	26
Buccaneers	19	13	19	4
Panthers	16	9	14	21
Dolphins	17	6	27	18
Saints	28	26	25	17
Browns	13	25	5	22
Bengals	32	10	29	32
Falcons	4	31	9	12
Cowboys	15	5	30	6
Broncos	26	27	18	25
Colts	8	1	23	13
Giants	3	12	1	30
Steelers	27	23	22	28
Ravens	11	22	17	11
Jaguars	20	11	16	2
Packers	23	29	3	27
Bills	1	2	7	5
Seahawks	10	18	12	9
Titans	18	32	13	23
Texans	21	21	15	15
Chargers	7	24	10	3
Vikings	22	16	28	7
Jets	2	20	6	19
Eagles	6	17	8	1
Rams	5	14	4	8
Bears	9	3	11	24
49ers	12	15	21	10
Patriots	31	4	26	31

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Table of Statistics

Click below to see the full table of statistics used in the Weekly Start/Sit Rankings:

Table of Statistics (Tap to expand)

Title	Description
Lineup Decision	How we view the player in fantasy lineups
Confidence	How confident we are that the player can perform
FPPG	Player’s fantasy points per game
Total Yards/G	Total yards per game
QB Rate vs. Man	QB passer rating against man coverage
QB Rate vs. Zone	QB passer rating against zone coverage
QB Rate vs. 2-High	QB passer rating against two-high safety looks
QB Rate vs. 1-High	QB passer rating against one-high safety looks
CPOE	Completion percentage over expectation based on depth of throw
Deep Throw %	Percentage of throws traveling 20+ yards
ADJ Comp %	Completion percentage adjusted for drops, spikes, throwaways, hit-as-thrown passes and batted passes
EZ Atts	Passing attempts into the end zone
XFP	Expected fantasy points
Att %	Percentage of the team’s rushing attempts
Off Snaps %	Percentage of the team’s offensive snaps played
i20%	Percentage of the team’s carries from inside the 20-yard line
TGT %	Team target share
Route %	Routes run per team dropback
YPRR	Yards per route run
EXP Run %	Percentage of rushing attempts that result in explosive runs
MTF/ATT	Missed tackles forced per rushing attempt
YACO/ATT	Yards after contact per rushing attempt
YBCO/ATT	Yards before contact per rushing attempt
TPRR	Targets per route run
Man Win Rate	Percentage of routes with a positive separation score against man coverage
Zone Win Rate	Percentage of routes with a positive separation score against zone coverage
YAC/Rec	Yards after the catch per reception
1st Read %	Percentage of the team’s first-read and designed targets
Slot RTE %	Percentage of routes run from the slot
Inline %	Percentage of routes run inline

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