That includes allowing the most yards and touchdowns to the position. 5:07 pm ET, IND -2.5 You will likely not need to plug him in as anything more than a DB3 for Week 6, but Stone is a sneaky DB2 option for a plus matchup against a New York Giants team surrendering the 10th most fantasy points to the position. Otherwise, you may want to look into a replacement with a higher floor and more long-term value altogether. Don't get sneaky forcing a lame revenge game for him against Bill Belichick. The talented rookie will become an IDP force when he finally settles in as a starter, but he is going to be hard to trust until then. Trevor Lawrence, Jaguars (at IND). O/U 45, GB -7 Playing the matchups will be extremely important this week, and we're here to help with that. Depth will be tested for the first time this season. The Philadelphia Eagles stand as the league's only undefeated team, while no team is winless after five weeks. You won't want to miss a moment of the 2022 season! With a tough matchup against his former team on tap for Week 6, Hendrickson should be viewed as more of a DL3 option than a DL2. Don't be tempted by Russ again on the road in yet another prime-time disappointment. You can't play him until Dak Prescott (thumb) is back. You can run on the Vikings, and the Dolphins will lean on him heavily again with the QB injuries and Chase Edmonds phased out. After a hot start to the season, James Robinson has quickly cooled off as the young Jaguars have hit a wall. He's been great every other week, so that means a clunker is coming as the Patriots scheme to take him out of the game. Pro Football Network, LLC. He's had at least four receptions and 71 yards in every other contest and has three receiving touchdowns on the season. Fantasy football owners face more tough start 'em, sit 'em in Week 6, and things don't get easier with four teams Lions, Raiders, Texans, and Titans off for the first bye week of the 2022 NFL season. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. You have lineup questions. The Saints are bad enough in the slot to get him six catches for 60 yards. Alec Pierce, Colts (vs. JAX). Things will improve for Johnson as Pickett gets more comfortable under center, so there's a good buy-low opportunity for him. Sorry for the lateness- but is here! NFL Fantasy 2022 Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Week 6: Intro Start Em Sit Em NFL Fantasy 2022 Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Week 6: Intro Published: Oct 12, 2022 at 10:00 AM Michael Florio You won't want to miss a moment of the 2022 season! The last two weeks have brought more consistency, as hes been targeted 13 times for seven catches, 106 yards, and one touchdown. Ezekiel Elliott, Cowboys (at PHI). And, if you can't find a player you are looking for, please check out latest NFL Fantasy lineup rankings right here. O/U 45.5, MIN -3.5 Irv Smith Jr. Vikings (vs. MIA). This isnt so much of a Pittman issue as it is a functionality of an offense suffering from bad blocking. Healthy or not, Pitts faces a stingy 49ers defense, and managers should start planning for alternatives now. He has a good history in this matchup, and it's clear he's more exciting of a play than Ezekiel Elliott. All Falcons (vs. SF). Finally, in Week 5 against Philadelphia, it was Moore's turn, and he turned eight targets into seven catches for 68 yards, along with two carries for minus-7 yards. Dexter Lawrence (DT/DE NYG) This marked the rookie's second straight game with at least 80 yards. While he dominated the early touches in Week 5 against a tough Panthers D, the fact of the matter is the Eagles needed to pass in order to get back into the game. Michael Pittman Jr., WR, Indianapolis Colts. Taylor even missed Week 5 with a knee injury but is expected back for Week 6. Geno Smith, Jeff Wilson, Eno Moore is only a No. Pierce's upside may be limited against a good Jacksonville Jaguars defense, but the PPR floor is high enough to make him a viable flex option. While the results haven't always been great, his passing workload provides a relatively safe fantasy floor. Every day, get free NFL updates sent straight to your inbox! And, if you can't find a player you are looking for, please check out thelatest NFL fantasy rankings right here. Simmons should continue to have heavy usage while Nick Vigil remains on IR with a hamstring injury, which gives the talented hybrid a massive value increase. He walks into the feature role with Rashaad Penny (leg) down, and he will show why Seattle used a second-round pick on him. He now has consecutive games with at least eight targets, seven catches and 95 yards, and he scored at least 18 PPR points in each outing against Pittsburgh and Detroit. In those two games, he has had a 19 percent target share (tied for the team lead) but a 13 percent air-yard share, fourth on the team. Jakobi Meyers, Patriots (at CLE). He missed Week 5 against the Bengals, and Duvernay had five catches for 54 yards on seven targets, along with three carries for 24 yards. Joe Burrow, QB, Bengals ($8,000). O/U 43, BUF -3 We are now at the final week of the regular season when every decision you make could decide your fantasy season. Bills (at KC). But in Week 6 against Tampa Bay, you might consider other options. Simmons should continue to have heavy usage while, Those looking for safety help for Week 6 should look no further than Geno Stone. Johnson is fine as a No. I honestly cannot believe we are already at the end of the season as I clearly And heading into Week 6, we have some strong recommendations as start and sit options that we never expected when the season began. Tyler Boyd, Bengals (at NO). Now the byes start to bite us, too. Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah (LB CLE) Aaron Rodgers, Packers (vs. NYJ). This is more of a Tyler Boyd week based on the coverage. The fifth week of the 2022 NFL season is all wrapped up. Managers should expect a mostly clean game from Cousins, who is one of the better streaming options for Week 6. The Buccaneers have only allowed three receivers to score at least 14 PPR points this season. But I want to include the streaming options that you can elevate from your bench or even from the waiver wire. AJ Dillon, Packers (vs. NYJ). The Colts have also allowed at least 125 rushing yards in each of the last two weeks, clearly trending downwards after a hot start to the season. Well, sadly, I wouldn't know what that last one is like because I am a sad Mets fan who only knows disappointment. None of the Ravens running backs played even half the snaps in Week 13. Darnell Mooney, Bears (vs. WAS). No, that was Kenyan Drake. The fantasy landscape will grow even murkier in Week 6, as managers get their first taste of bye weeks. Pittsburgh has already allowed nine receivers to score at least 13 PPR points this year, with seven of them scoring 18 or more PPR points. Waddles produced only 62 yards and zero scores in that time frame. While we certainly need to see more consistency and scoring from the unit, quarterback Russell Wilson and wide receiver Jerry Jeudy have shown more chemistry than common opinion may suggest. It's not all because of Zach Wilson since the Jets have done a nice job running the ball, but Garrett Wilson's lack of volume makes it tough to trust him as a starter in the majority of leagues. We could see Jeudy put that stat line up this week alone considering how the Chargers struggled last week against a similar player in Amari Cooper. He finds the end zone again in Lambeau. Ranking 21st in pass defense EPA and 15th in fantasy points allowed to receivers, the Vikings are a ho-hum unit. The bye weeks are finally upon us! Now, both are worth starting in the majority of leagues as high-end No. This week we are going to need to consider bye weeks when setting lineups. Tyler Conklin, Jets (at GB). That's because four teams will be out of action with the first bye weeks of the 2022 NFL Devonta Smith, Eagles (vs. DAL). Cousins has been a bit disappointing when the Vikings run too much for scores, but he'll also have at least a couple TDs against a shaky pass defense. Allen Robinson, Rams (vs. And you know what is a good decision? The Cincinnati kid is legit No. Start 'Em: Melvin Gordon III at Los Angeles Chargers. Start 'EM Sit 'EM Week 6. Yetur Gross-Matos (DE CAR) Week 6 Sit em Miles Sanders Eagles RB Sanders has had a disappointing start to the season and has taken a backseat as of late to rookie RB Kenneth Gainwell. section: | slug: fantasy-football-week-6-start-em-sit-em-wide-receivers-christian-kirk-gets-back-in-gear | sport: football | route: article_single_fantasy | Outside of injuries, your starting lineup has been whole for your matchups. P.J. David Njoku, Browns (vs. NE). This secondary lacks household names in it, but theyve performed well behind a solid pass rush. Belichick's crew is on an absolute heater, and there's no reason to think it will go cold vs. Jacoby Brissett. Start em | Kirk Cousins, QB | MIN @ MIA. In his past two games with Tagovailoa hurt, Waddle has combined for 10 PPR points against the Bengals and Jets, and he could have another subpar outing this week because of Thompson. Devin Singletary, Bills (at KC). vs MIN), Tee Higgins, Bengals (if he plays, at NO), Keenan Allen, Chargers (if he returns, vs. DEN), Chris Olave, Saints (if he plays, vs. CIN). Hendrickson played over 83 percent of the snaps in three of five games this season but is going to be hard to trust if he can drop to 63 percent or below without any notice. Ngakoue will be a little sack-dependent this weekend, so the absence of Kwity Paye could play a factor. The Giants have allowed six receivers to score at least 12 PPR points this season, and Duvernay should be considered a high-end No. Matthew Stafford, Rams (vs. When your fantasy teams do well and your real-life team pulls off the win. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. It's been a wild 2022 NFL season thus far, filled with surprising outcomes and unpredictability. All Lazard does is score TDs with Aaron Rodgers and a little more. Najee Harris, Steelers (vs. TB). ET, NBC): Schultz has been invisible in the stat sheets over the last three weeks, scoring a If he does take advantage of this matchup and has a big game, try to trade him while his value is up. Do not drop Garrett Wilson or anything like that, but until we see him get on the same page with Zach Wilson, he can be benched -- especially against the Packers, who have held receivers to just 29.8 fantasy PPG, just outside the top-10 fewest in the NFL. 4 in Fantasy points allowed to opposing receivers, with six scoring at least 17 PPR points this year. He has thrown just The Cardinals are back to being a primo matchup for fantasy tight ends. Below you find a look at each key position and a quality start, sit and potential sleeper for each. Not against this good rushing offense on the road. Brevity is key here. He sneakily is getting it done and has good chemistry with any of their QBs. Everything points toward Thielen being a great Flex option, and he could reward us with a terrific return if he scores a touchdown. Navigating through a smaller-than-usual array of potential starting options, here are our must-starts and start 'em sit 'em recommendations for Week 6. He's warmed up as a big-play threat the past two weeks, and the payoff comes against these awful corners. The Cincinnati product is rostered in only eight percent of Yahoo leagues and nine percent of ESPN leagues. On Sunday, the 28-year-old threw for 147 yards and a touchdown while rushing for 61 yards. Keep him benched where depth allows. He only had five targets and finished with three catches for 29 yards. window.PLAYERCARDS_CONFIG={affiliateCode:"fpros_cards"}; Copyright 2010- FantasyPros.com It's tough to trust him as anything more than a No. Hopefully, your carefully curated roster is in good shape after the devastating slew of injuries that have affected the NFL. Hendrickson played over 83 percent of the snaps in three of five games this season but is going to be hard to trust if he can drop to 63 percent or below without any notice. The Washington Commanders have put the ball in Carson Wentz's hands a lot this season. 3 receiver heading into Week 6. Hunter Henry, Patriots (at CLE). latest NFL Fantasy lineup rankings right here. He has now topped 12 fantasy points in two straight -- an encouraging sign as he works his way back to his old form. He's easily droppable at this point. They are a cheap TNF streamer vs. Carson Wentz. O/U 42.5, BAL -5 The resurgent backfield around Zach Wilson isn't helping. Kenneth Walker, Seahawks ($5,400). Bye weeks are going to ramp up in Week 6, rendering players in Detroit, Houston, Las 3 PPR receiver this week, and Seattle has allowed five receivers to score at least 14 PPR points this season. Kenneth Walker III, Saquon Barkley, DeeJay Dallas, Justin Fields, Bears (vs. WAS). Short week on the road against a tricky pass defense up front? That all changes next week when those pesky bye weeks start factoring in. Week 6 Sit Em: Wide Receivers Sit of the Week D.J. Tyreek Hill, Tee Higgins, Michael Thomas, Keenan Allen, Chris Olave, Drake London, Rashod Bateman, Jahan Dotson, Julio Jones, Jarvis Landry, Isaiah McKenzie, Treylon Burks, Kadarius Toney, Christian Watson, D.J. It hasn't always been easy for Matt Ryan and Andrew Luck in 2018, but Jamey Eisenberg likes their chances in Week 6. Pickens is a special athlete, who has flashed future WR1 potential. The Steelers have zero answers for his size and speed downfield in man-to-man. He faces a tough matchup against the Indianapolis Colts this week, but its not as intimidating as it seems. Hes averaged 7.5 targets a game over the last four and played 97% of the offensive snaps. Theyve allowed the 11th-most fantasy points to receivers, notably allowing unusually high yards per reception. There should be some big volume at home, and the price remains nice for putting up numbers against a weak overall Cardinals defense. With Javonte Williams (ACL) on injured reserve, that should mean a large dose of Melvin Gordon III. This column will The suggestion here is to keep JOK as an LB3 option only. The numbers are starting not to lie with the sample size. Lawrence handled the Colts' coverage under Gus Bradley well earlier this season, and he gets a controlled environment for the rematch. There have been six receivers with at least six targets against the Colts this year, and four of them have scored at least 12 PPR points. The Vikings have a distinct advantage through the air against the Miami Dolphins. View him as an LB2 option for Week 6. Unfortunately, that has not happened, and it might not change this week despite a dream matchup against a Los Angeles Rams offensive line that has been a turnstile all season. Thursday Night Football was another snoozefest, and one has to wonder why Amazon agreed to pay for such a pitiful schedule. NFL+ gives you the freedom to watch LIVE out-of-market preseason games, LIVE local and primetime regular season and postseason games on your phone or tablet, the best NFL programming on-demand, and MORE! This is not a sit-him-for-anyone type of situation, but if you are debating between him and another option, go in the other direction this week. Allen Lazard, Packers (vs. NYJ). The focus is on the deceased. Yetur continues to play starters snaps alongside, Trey Hendrickson played just 68 percent of the snaps in Week 5 against Baltimore, a concerning sign if this usage keeps up. at Mostert is clearly leading the backfield, and Miami should lean on the run after the Vikings were ripped by the Bears. It may even happen this week against the Steelers, who allow the most fantasy PPG to receivers this season (48.8). Week 6 Fantasy Football Start em, Sit em. The Saints will be hosting a very good Cincinnati Bengals defense, one that ranks in the top 10 in points allowed and has surrendered only four receiving touchdowns. New Orleans Saints wideout Michael Thomas has missed the last two games with a toe injury, so managers should already be monitoring his status for Week 6. Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins isn't exactly Mr. Those who are looking for an LB2 option should look elsewhere until we learn exactly what Jones role will be and who his snaps will come at the expense of. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: fantasynews | arena: nfl | pageType: stories | That was nothing compared to 2020, when he had a 200-yard, three-touchdown game. Considering Jeudys favorable matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 6, hes a sharp start candidate. If you are in need of a streamer or bye-week fill-in, consider Wentz. Well, he is having the last laugh as he is currently the WR8 on the season. Darrell Henderson Jr., Rams (vs. It is great to see Keanu getting more snaps, especially with the byes here, but he is not consistent enough on his limited snaps to be anything more than a desperation DB3 option. Week 6's fantasy football start/sit decisions are highlighted by names such as Jaylen Waddle, James Robinson, and Michael Pittman Jr., among others. 3 PPR receiver in this matchup if Bateman sits. Here's your sneaky direct replacement for Pat Freiermuth (concussion). Whartons Start em Sit em Week 14: Start Jeff Wilson Jr., Sit Travis Etienne Jr. Rachaad White and Leonard Fournette Start/Sit Week 14: Should You Start Either Against the 49ers? The talented rookie will become an IDP force when he finally settles in as a starter, but he is going to be hard to trust until then. The talent is there but the volume isn't. He only has 10 targets in those two games against the Steelers and Dolphins for five catches, 68 yards and no touchdowns. The Vikings have a decent pass defense but not a bad enough one to be overly enthusiastic. The 31-year-old also happens to have a great matchup with the Seattle Seahawks. StartingPatrick Mahomes. You should lower expectations for Waddle this week, and I would only use him as a No. We finally saw Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce emerge last Thursday against the Broncos. Moore should be considered a high-end No. With Xavien Howard likely to see plenty of Justin Jefferson, the Vikings would be wise to increase Thielens target share to take advantage of the Dolphins wounded secondary. He should continue to fare fine opposite the coverage attention that A.J. Michael Carter, Jets (at GB). Broncos (at LAC). Still available in most leagues, Stone is set to start next to Chuck Clark while Marcus Williams is sidelined with a dislocated wrist. They strangely took him out of the game plan despite running well vs. the Bengals, and they will correct that against a Giants defense that's vulnerable to power games. Follow Michael Florio on Twitter @MichaelFFlorio. Fantasy Football Start em Sit em Week 14. Expect Denver to lean heavily on the ground game against the Los Angeles Chargers. Baron Browning went off in Week 5, racking up two solos, three assists, 1.5 sacks, two tackles for loss, and six QB hits. Sure, the Colts rank fourth in run defense EPA, but theyre middle of the pack in allowing backs to rack up fantasy points. The veteran pass rusher has been inconsistent this season but now has 2.5 sacks in his last three games and could be heating up. Week 6 Start Em or Sit Em: Wide Receivers These wide receivers should be left on your bench in Week 6. Michael Carter Start/Sit Week 14: Should You Start the Jets RB Against the Bills? Mike Boone, Broncos (at LAC). Plus, he faces the Bills this week who have allowed the sixth-fewest fantasy PPG to receivers (29.1). Raju Byfield is a featured writer for FantasyPros. D.J. We are still learning much about the rookie QB, but one thing that seems clear is that he and Pickens have had a connection early on. Its a middling pass defense harmed by losing Joey Bosa for a few weeks. Not against this red-hot offense. Browns (vs. NE). 5-7-0. Enjoy the cheapest starting price of the season for another elevated feature back in a great spot. Keanu played 50 percent or more of the snaps for the second straight week but managed just three solos, a far cry from the six solos he posted in Week 4. He got involved well last week, and the matchup works this week. Our start 'em or sit 'em fantasy football expert examines quarterbacks, tight ends, and defense/special teams (DSTs). He's not going anywhere as a key part of their rushing attack. He has too much upside to drop, so keep Hamilton benched where roster sizes allow. The Dolphins cannot handle the slot well, and his size can create additional issues. He brings high upside as a downfield threat, especially since Pickett seems more willing to air it out than Mitchell Trubisky. Thielen has been productive when given the workload. Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts, on the other hand, hasn't been as heavily utilized this season. The uncertainty has extended into fantasy football too, where even some of the biggest stars have struggled at times. The Colts gave up some numbers to the Broncos' committee, and these two should work well together in a familiar recent matchup. Cowboys (at PHI). He showed some promise with his 3.5 sacks last season and was expected to take a major leap with Haason Reddick now plying his wares in Philadelphia. Isaiah Simmons (LB ARI) It's a very Belichickian spot to succeed, much like against the Lions last week. Sit Em | Tyler Lockett, Seattle Seahawks (@ PIT) New year, same Tyler Lockett. The Jaguars rank third in pass defense EPA and seventh in fantasy points allowed to receivers. But whats worse is Edwards didnt even lead the way. Boyd can be used as a No. The pool of available players will shrink a bit for fantasy football managers in Week 6. This bodes better for the Jaguars with Robinson than most teams since Doug Pederson will run the ball regardless of effectiveness. He has topped 50 scrimmage yards only twice this season and is still searching for his first 100-yard game. This should be a smash week for Godwin and Mike Evans against this secondary. Brandon Aiyuk, 49ers (at ATL). Mike Evans, Buccaneers ($7,700). Sit 'Em: Kyle Pitts vs. San Francisco 49ers. Rashod Bateman (foot) missed practice Wednesday, and that could be a sign he's out again in Week 6. Skylar Thompson is expected to start for the Dolphins in Week 6 against Minnesota with Tua Tagovailoa (concussion) out, along with Teddy Bridgewater (concussion) still banged up. NFL Fantasy 2022 Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Week 6: Running backs Published: Oct 12, 2022 at 10:00 AM Michael Florio NFL Fantasy Analyst Intro Quarterbacks Running backs Wide Kansas City has allowed 38.7 fantasy PPG to receivers this season, the seventh-most in the NFL. The San Francisco 49ers defense is a force against both the run and the pass. Use discount code SPORTING. Week 6's fantasy football start/sit decisions are highlighted by names such as Jaylen Waddle, James Robinson, and Michael Pittman Jr., among others. 3 Fantasy receiver even in a potential shootout with the Bills. Those looking for safety help for Week 6 should look no further than Geno Stone. Sample is better as a run-stopper, which means Hendrickson may see a reduced role on early downs going forward. Start him this week! James Robinson and Travis Etienne Jr., Jaguars (at IND). tool below and compare up to four players across all positions. There could be a squeaky wheel game coming for Boyd this week, which would be boosted if Tee Higgins (ankle) can't play. That is especially true in a game that has the potential to be an absolute score-fest against the Chiefs. Zach Wilson, Jets (at GB). , the best ever since the site started tracking. He has 15 targets over that span for 12 catches and 161 yards. Diontae Johnson, Steelers (vs. TB). Keep the Penn State product benched despite facing a Rams team allowing the third most fantasy points to the position. We'll see if Russell Wilson gets better with his injured shoulder in Week 6 at the Chargers, but Jeudy has been too risky to trust as a must-start option in the majority of leagues. See above, again. 2 receiver in PPR, and he should continue to be the best weapon in the Patriots passing game heading into Week 6. 2004-2022 CBS Interactive. Kyler Murray started to show his upside last week, but he's ready to take his game to a whole other level in Week 6, Jamey Eisenberg says. We'd expect to see New Orleans dig into its back of tricks against the AFC champions, which should mean plenty of opportunities for the BYU product. While Williams' injury left Denver without its top back, it didn't change its plan of utilizing a two-pronged backfield. Jimmy Garoppolo, 49ers (at ATL). You would think that puts Moore in play this week. Facing Jacksonville this week wont help Pittman suddenly find success. Check out the latest in the Start 'Em, Sit 'Em for your 2022 NFL fantasy football league. He was blanked against Jacksonville back in Week 2. He finished with eight targets for the fourth time this season. That would mean another game with Andy Dalton under center. I'm still fine with Courtland Sutton as a high-end No. The most concerning part is that he is losing snaps to, Last-Minute Fantasy Football Advice for Week 14 (2022), Fantasy Football Week 14 Rankings: Freedman & Fitz (2022), Week 14 Sunday Night Football Showdown DFS Primer (Dolphins at Chargers), Fantasy Football Injury Updates: DK Metcalf, Diontae Johnson, Damien Harris, DeeJay Dallas (2022), Fantasy Football Injury Updates: Trevor Lawrence, Amari Cooper, Kenneth Walker III, Saquon Barkley (2022), NFL Week 14 Player Prop Bet Odds, Picks & Predictions (2022), No, I'm a California resident looking for the California Consumer Privacy Act form. The 29-year-old has thrown a whopping 210 passes in just five weeks. He's quickly become a lame-duck back with Tony Pollard's explosive arrow keep pointing up. But that's too obvious, so you won't see that here. He is still in the DL2 conversation but should no longer be tapped as a DL1 option. Follow Michael Florio on Twitter @MichaelFFlorio. Rodgers should put together at least another solid 250-yard, two-TD game as Green Bay gets well in its true home against the other New York team. Offenses have had success throwing to their backs and converting scoring opportunities even if their yardage is low. He also logged a rushing touchdown. Gerald Everett, Chargers (vs. DEN). "Sources say Wilson has been dealing with a strained latissimus dorsian injury more commonly seen in baseball players, and one that is not usually treated with an injection," Tom Pelissero and Ian Rapoport of NFL Media wrote. Matt New 2 months ago 9.7 K When you speak at a funeral there are a few pro tips one should use. We don't have any truly elite quarterbacks on bye this week, but managers streaming Jared Goff or Derek Carr might be eying Marcus Mariota. The Chargers havent been able to maximize their talented defense despite the brilliant additions of Khalil Mack and J.C. Jackson. Stone saw 56 percent of the snaps and should be closer to 90 percent this week. Ngakoue will be a little sack-dependent this weekend, so the absence of, Dexter went off in Week 5, tallying four solos, one assist, one sack, and one tackle for loss. If you're looking for a bye-week replacement for Derrick Henry or Josh Jacobs, Boone should be available too. That brings us to the fantasy football Week 12 "The production hasn't been there because we haven't given him the opportunities to have the production. But that's too obvious, so you won't see that here. Fire him up as a DL2 with DL1 upside against a Los Angeles Chargers team surrendering the fifth most fantasy points to the position. Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris looked to be a perennial Pro Bowler as a rookie in 2021. Tom Brady, Buccaneers (at PIT). Consistency, but when he's not playing in prime time, he can be a serviceable fantasy starter. Fantasy Football Week 6 Start 'Em & Sit 'Em: Chiefs trust next man up Darrel Williams, and so should you - CBSSports.com CBSSports.com 247Sports maxpreps Chark, Kenny Golladay, Wan'Dale Robinson and Nelson Agholor are among those dealing with injuries. He will come through with P.J. For the first time this season, there will be four teams on bye. Adam Thielen, Vikings (at MIA). Bengals (at NO). But Bucs beat reporter Greg Auman tweeted that Godwin was likely just being limited in the second half as the Bucs had a multiple possession lead for most of it against the Falcons. Davante Adams, Hunter Renfrow, Amon-Ra St. Brown, Josh Reynolds, Robert Woods, Brandin Cook and Nico Collins all have a week off. Zay Jones, Jaguars (at IND). Heading into Monday night, Cincinnati had allowed the second-fewest fantasy points to opposing wide receivers this season. O/U 40.5, CIN -1.5 Deebo Samuel, 49ers ($7,600). Trey Hendrickson played just 68 percent of the snaps in Week 5 against Baltimore, a concerning sign if this usage keeps up. Yetur continues to play starters snaps alongside Brian Burns but still has nothing to show for it, recording zero sacks and just one tackle for loss. Eno Benjamin, Cardinals (at SEA). It was a huge breakout game after a down two weeks, which was partially due to weather. Fantasy Football Start 'Em Sit 'Em: NFL Week 6 lineup advice, best matchups, DFS picks, Click here to become a RotoBaller VIP subscriber, Jonathan Taylor, Colts (if he returns, vs. JAX), Tyreek Hill, Dolphins (if he plays. Geno Smith, Seahawks (vs. ARI). He went for over 200 yards and two scores in two games against Arizona last year. All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League. 19 min read Its NFL season and that means youve got a chance at $100,000 with Sunday Night 7. But whats worse is Edwards didnt even lead the way. We are now at the final week of the regular season when every decision you make could decide your fantasy season. He finished with just over 12 fantasy points, good enough to keep him in WR3 territory for the week. MORE:Click here to become a RotoBaller VIP subscriber and receive exclusive access to their premium lineup tools, DFS cheat sheets, and Team Sync platform! Mike Evans is one of Brady's top targets, and he's maintained a high floor when on the field. Weve dug through the latest roster percentages to identify fantasy football players who you must either start or sit. Jamey Eisenberg gives his start and sit calls for the week. Kirk gets away from bad weather and challenging coverage to light up the Colts and Kenny Moore for a second time. Wilson has now scored under seven fantasy points in his two games with Zach Wilson. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. Hes been quiet over the last two weeks, finishing with eight receptions for 90 yards. It's not likely to come this week against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Pickens was the Steelers' leading receiver with six catches for 83 yards in Week 5. With that said, Simmons is finally usable in fantasy, just in time for the byes, so feel free to fire him up for a plus matchup against the Seattle Seahawks. Taysom Hill, Saints (vs. CIN). Continue to trust Godwin in your starting lineup. NFL+ gives you the freedom to watch LIVE out-of-market preseason games, LIVE local and primetime regular season and postseason games on your phone or tablet, the best NFL programming on-demand, and MORE! You can't play him with Darius Slay lurking. 2022 NFL Enterprises LLC. Get the latest injury news and updates on these RBs ahead of your Week 14 fantasy start 'em, sit 'em decisions. It is great to see Keanu getting more snaps, especially with the byes here, but he is not consistent enough on his limited snaps to be anything more than a desperation DB3 option. Raheem Mostert, Dolphins (vs. MIN). He was blanked against Jacksonville back in Week 2. Rondale Moore, Cardinals (at SEA). Sleeper: Mike Boone at Los Angeles Chargers. D.J. The Bucs have been middle of the pack against receivers, but this could be another game where the Steelers are chasing points and that likely means more volume for Pickens. Robert Tonyan, Packers (vs. NYJ). Not only does that take some really useful players out of our lineups, but it takes away four defenses that have been favorable to opposing players this season. Are you looking to contact Customer Support about a subscription or account related question? Back to Thursday night: There were some positives for fantasy managers on both sides of the ball; e will take a look at five players fantasy managers should do their best to plug into their lineups and five others who are better left on benches despite promising upside. Brown's talent, but Smith has been outproducing him of late, scoring at least 15 PPR points in three of his past four games. Suffice it to say that Browning should be started universally until Gregory returns. Moore should feel free without Baker Mayfield (ankle) and Matt Rhule. He's rostered in only 46 percent of Yahoo leagues and 48 percent of ESPN leagues. Moore, Panthers ($5,100). Lets dig in. NFL and the NFL shield design are registered trademarks of the National Football League.The team names, logos and uniform designs are registered trademarks of the teams indicated. Garoppolo has a limited ceiling because of San Francisco's running and defensive prowess, but his top three weapons give him a high floor in such spots. 3 receiver in most formats. Some of those situations are going to present themselves here in Week 6. He has six touchdowns in his last four games against them. Kirk should remain a solid No. Wilson looked like a breakout star in the making at one point earlier this season, but that has not been the case as of late. O/U 42, TB -8 Against the Seahawks in Week 3, he caught five passes for 87 yards. For this week only, there will be no kickers section. Lockett is a wide receiver who you can get in your starting lineup -- especially against the Cardinals, against whom Lockett has a track record of success. They might add a fifth person to the committee replacing Cordarrelle Patterson (knee) this week. Baron Browning (DE/LB DEN) In the last two weeks, Waddle has seen his targets bottom out, receiving only nine combined after averaging 10 per game with Tua playing the entire game. 2 PPR receiver this week. The Rams held Patrick Mahomes in check, and this could be a bit of a grind. NFL footage NFL Productions LLC. Isaiah Simmons saw a season-high 92 percent of the snaps in Week 5 and was able to parlay the playing time into production, racking up eight solos and five assists. And it's not an easy matchup this week against the Packers, who have allowed just three receivers to score more than 13 PPR points this year. Taysom Hill's usage with the Saints has been uneven this season, and the Bengals defense does present a problem. Thursday Night Football was another snoozefest, and one has to wonder why Amazon agreed to pay for such a pitiful schedule. I had concerns this offense wouldnt be able to sustain two WR1s even with Tua, and while that appears to be incorrect, Skylar Thompson and Teddy Bridgwater certainly cannot replicate the success Tua had. With only 18 carries for 56 yards and two receptions for 12 yards total against Philadelphia and Houston, Robinson was unplayable. The Denver Broncos are still searching for answers on offense, and quarterback Russell Wilson isn't at 100 percent. Rhamondre Stevenson, Patriots ($7,500). Those who are prepared by looking ahead will increase their probability of winning compared 5-7-0. Hill is rostered in only 29 percent of Yahoo leagues and 11 percent of ESPN leagues. Clyde Edwards-Helaire, Chiefs (vs. BUF). The Chargers have allowed an average of 5.8 yards per carry this season, making this a must-start situation for Gordon managers. Pierce is a solid starting Fantasy option in three-receiver leagues this week. Week 6 Start Em: Running Backs Start of the Week Darrell Henderson at Giants (1 p.m. Suffice it to say that Browning should be started universally until Gregory returns. 3 Fantasy receiver in all leagues despite his down game in Week 5 against the Giants in London. Moore is still searching for his first 14-fantasy-point game on the season. Against a Chicago defense that has allowed 6.5 yards per pass attempt, that workload could lead to big numbers. View the original article to see embedded media. He's hard to trust as he slides to more of a No. Copyright 2022 Sporting News Holdings Limited. This secondary coverage has struggled badly with little experience. NFL footage NFL Productions LLC. However, the 24-year-old was more of a grinder than a breakaway threat (3.9 yards per carry in 2021), and grinding hasn't worked this season. Not against Herbert on the road in prime time. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. However, he has been held to single-digits three times this year and yet to reach 14 fantasy points. Vinnie Iyer is an NFL writer at The Sporting News. Check out the latest in the Start 'Em, Sit 'Em for your 2022 NFL fantasy football league. Due to that, some of these names may look even deeper than you are accustomed to. The offense simply hasnt prioritized using him on intermediate routes like in past years, but Thielen has been effective. This might not be the ideal setup for Moore to get on track this week, but there are some positives that could help him. Ngakoue has two sacks in two contests against his former team, but both came as a member of the Ravens defensive front. This past week, he threw for 359 yards, two touchdowns and an interception. Geno Stone (S BAL) He's the only wideout in play for the time being with Kenny Pickett. Quarterback Matt Ryan found him eight times on nine targets for 81 yards. 2-3-0 Murray is a top-five fantasy QB entering Week 6 and it's been mostly good for those who drafted him. Ngakoue has two sacks in two contests against his former team, but both came as a member of the Ravens defensive front. 3 receiver in PPR, but he's not a must-start option heading into Week 6 against Tampa Bay. Christian Kirk, Jaguars ($7,000). Broncos RB Melvin Gordon III (Cooper Neill/Getty Images), Vikings QB Kirk Cousins (Stephen Maturen/Getty Images), Broncos RB Mike Boone (Michael Owens/Getty Images), Buccaneers WR Mike Evans (Cliff Welch/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images), Cardinals TE Zach Ertz (Cooper Neill/Getty Images). Still available in most leagues, Stone is set to start next to, Yannick was solid in Week 5, recording one solo, one assist, 1.5 sacks, and one tackle for loss. Hamilton played just 22 percent of the snaps in Week 5, his lowest mark of the season. 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