FFWC High-Stakes Recap: Week 6
Approaching the half-mile pole, of the 2023 Fulltime Fantasy Football regular season, Week 6 is now in the books. Despite just two teams being on a BYE, plus reflecting the 11-3 record that UNDER game total bets posted, we had our lowest scoring week since Week 1. As a result, the FFWC High-Stakes Recap: Week 6 reviews the many changes. Here is a look at the Top 20 Leaderboards across the four Major FTF Tournaments. FFWC XI World Championship Tournament For the first time this season, the top three teams remain unchanged in the race to claim the $150K FFWC XI Grand Prize. Seven new teams joined the FTF World Championship Top 20 Leaderboard following Week 6 action. Rolling along, Team Just(in) Time (5-1) continues as the FFWC XI overall leader for a fifth straight week. Simeon Yarbrough and Brian Marzorini regained their early-season form as they posted 190.45 points. That was the fourth-highest Week 6 WC total and increased their lead from 21.30 to 27.40 points. Mr Yellow Stickers (5-1) remains in second place overall for the second straight week. Racking up another big total, Mike Schlissberg’s WC Circa Hybrid squad scored 184.35 points. That was the 11th-highest Week 6 WC score. Mike increased his second-place lead from 0.25 to 42.15 points. Team Zefurs IV (5-1) fell from the unbeaten ranks but was still able to retain third place overall. Let down by his dynamic Kittle/LaPorta TE duo, who scored 8.7 combined points, KJ Duke’s squad posted 142.45 points. The good news is that Zefurs IV still leads the WC 9/3 9 PM ET league by 83.45 points. Moving up one position, Team Schinker jumped from fifth to fourth overall. Chris Schinker’s squad posted 166.90 points during Week 6 action. Consistency is key to making the playoffs, and Team Schinker is averaging 169.61 points per week. The 2022 FFWC X overall leader, after 14 weeks last season, averaged 167.47 points per week. Making a big jump, Team Honeycutt moved from 30th overall to fifth. Steve Honeycutt‘s FFWC Online 8/22 9 PM ET squad posted 182.60 points. Steve’s team was sitting 208th, after Week 2 action, but has steadily climbed the leaderboard by averaging 178.68 points over the past four weeks. Our FFWC XI “Shout Out of the Week” goes to Team Mr O. Brian Schrieber’s FFWC SLOW 1 squad scored a Week 6 high 194.10 points. Every move has to start somewhere, and Brian’s squad jumped from 480th to 273rd overall. He also moved to within 56.54 points of the fourth playoff qualifying position in his league. For the first time since Week 1, no team reached the 200-point plateau. Down from 30 teams, that had a 5-0 record after Week 5 action, just 17 FFWC XI squads still own a perfect 6-0 record. Only three of those teams are in the current Top 20 overall. Week 6, during FFWC X action last year, was similar to this season on a few levels. That includes it being a low-scoring week, plus exactly five WC teams reached the 1,000-point plateau. We also sent out this modified heads-up: Navigating injuries, plus BYE weeks, is challenging for everyone. On the injury front, some have been more fortunate than others. That said, every team is looking to add new weapons. Bid wisely, during the first Week 7 FAAB waiver run at 11:00 PM ET on Wednesday, 10/18/23. Teams on a Week 7 BYE: Bengals, Cowboys, Titans, Jets, Panthers, and Texans. Circa Las Vegas Fantasy Championship Scoring also dropped in our inaugural FullTime Fantasy Circa LVFC Tournament. After Owners in the Top 20 scored 3638.50 combined points during Week 5, that number dropped to 3245.60 (-392.90) during Week 6 action. Setting a season-low, just five new teams entered the Top 20 list. For the sixth straight week, we have a new FTF Circa LVFC leader as Team 2 Bros DP (5-1) moved from second to first overall. Robert Dinges followed his 196.4 Week 5 outburst with 194.0 points. That is the fourth-highest Week 6 total. Robert now leads the Circa LVFC SLOW 5 league by 193.6 points. Slipping one position, Team LOB dropped from first to second overall. Mark Deming’s Circa LVFC 7/16 10:00 PM ET squad posted 162.55 points. Mark’s squad still managed to move to 6-0 and sits just 8.6 points out of the top spot. Team Leave It In (4-2) jumped into fourth to third place overall. Mike Moore and Michael Scherneck’s Circa LVFC 9/6 10 PM ET squad posted 192.8 points. With 182.85 as the low, scored back in Week 3, that team has now averaged 188.57 points over the last five weeks. That’s a great recovery after posting 125.30 points in Week 1. Moving down one position, Team Miller slipped from third to fourth place. Jason Miller’s squad posted 154.35 points and has now spent the last four weeks in the LVFC top six overall. Team Miller moved to 6-0 and leads the Circa LVFC 8/27 5 PM ET league by 136.50 points. Entering the Top 5, for the first time this season, The Godfather jumped from eighth to fifth place overall. Tony Colavita’s Circa LVFC 5/27 10:30 PM ET team posted 161.61 points and now has a 5-1 record. This team is a perfect example of “never quit grinding” as Tony was 666th overall after Week 1 action. Our FTF Circa LVFC “Shout Out of the Week” is split between Team Ronis (207.80), Dingos Dreamteam SLOW II (205.45), and Jax Car Salesman (200.55), who were the only players to top 200 points this week. Three teams topping 200 points is down from 20 teams last week. After 40 teams entered Week 5 with a perfect 5-0 record, just 22 of the 1,056 Circa LVFC teams are still undefeated. After Matthew Lyons was the only Owner with two Top 20 teams last week, Sean Cruzen joined him this week. One of Sean’s squads jumped from 23rd to tenth, while the other moved from 26th to 15th overall. Dynasty
Week 6 DFS: Wide Receiver Report
Week 6 DFS: Wide Receiver Report D.J. Moore had a sensational game (8/230/3 on 10 targets) against the Commanders in Week 5, but he was outdone by Ja’Marr Chase (15/192/3 on 19 targets). Both players moved into the top 10
D.J. Moore had a sensational game (8/230/3 on 10 targets) against the Commanders in Week 5, but he was outdone by Ja’Marr Chase (15/192/3 on 19 targets). Both players moved into the top 10 in wide receiver scoring in PPR formats. Tyreek Hill (8/181/1) was the only other wideout to score more than 30.00 fantasy points. Eight wide receivers finish with 20.00 to 28.00 fantasy points. DeAndre Hopkins posted his best game (8/140), but he ranks 37th after his five starts with the Titans. Here’s a look at the top five wide receivers after five games:
- Tyreek Hill (132.50)
- Keenan Allen (103.45 – four games)
- Stefon Diggs (120.00)
- Puka Nacu (115.60)
- Justin Jefferson (109.80)
Also, before we get into the Week 6 DFS: Wide Receiver Report, check out the QB Report, RB Report, and TE Report.
Top Tier Options
Tyreek Hill, MIA (DK – $9,300/FD – $9,800)
Hill has been on the winning Millionaire Maker ticket at DraftKings in Week 1 (11/215/2), Week 3 (9/157/1), and Week 5 (8/181/1). He delivered lower results (5/40/1 and 3/58) in his other two matchups vs. division opponents. He is on pace to catch 122 passes for 2,213 yards and 17 touches, which would be career-highs in all categories. His rhythm last season over the first eight games and his start in 2023 leads to his best outputs coming every other week. Hill already has four completions of 40 yards or more.
The Panthers rank seventh in wide receiver defense (49/642/4 on 74 targets). Justin Jefferson (6/85/2) posted the best game against them, while DK Metcalf (6/112) is the only wideout to gain more than 100 receiving yards. Carolina’s success vs. wide receiver is somewhat masked by their poor run defense, leading to quarterbacks averaging only 27.6 passes. CB Donte Jackson has risk defending the long field (11 catches allowed for 202 yards and one touchdown on 17 targets ~ 18.1 yards per catch per PFF), and CB CJ Henderson (13/173/1) allows a high catch rate (81.3).
Hill brings a double jeopardy skill set for defenses to defend. His quickness is elite, setting up many easy catches over the short areas of the field. In addition, he can beat a secondary over the top in a blink of an eye. So far this year, I haven’t had Hill enough or used him in the correct team build. He is the player with the highest ceiling in many weeks, meaning a ride without him can lead to losing tickets more often than not. Rinse and Repeat.
Ja’Marr Chase, CIN (DK – $8,300/FD – $9,300)
The success of Chase in Week 5 (15/192/3 on 19 targets) was the first game in his career where he paired volume of chances with a long scoring play. In his two impact games (8/201/1 and 11/266/3) in his rookie season, he had 10 and 12 targets in those matchups while gaining 20 yards or more on eight plays. His only two catches of 20 yards or more this season went for 43 and 63 yards. Chase is now on pace to catch 150 passes for 1,618 yards and 10 touchdowns. His one strike is his yards per catch (10.8 – 12.0 in 2022 and 18.0 in 2021).
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Week 6 NFL Player Props
Week 6 NFL Player Props Week 5 is in the books and Week 6 is underway after the Kansas City Chiefs dispatched the Denver Broncos, 19-8, in primetime last night. Unfortunately, Week 5 was our first unprofitable week since this
Week 6 NFL Player Props
Week 5 is in the books and Week 6 is underway after the Kansas City Chiefs dispatched the Denver Broncos, 19-8, in primetime last night. Unfortunately, Week 5 was our first unprofitable week since this column started. We went 3-4 and are now 16-12 (+5.1 units) on the season.
Fantasy football owners have an edge when it comes to prop betting because we are so in tune with individual player performances. As always, remember to odds shop at your different sportsbooks to find the best values for the prop bets listed below. Now, let’s get down to business and find the best Week 6 NFL player props and get back in the winning column.
Lamar Jackson OVER 222.5 Passing Yards (-110)
Jackson has only eclipsed this line in two of five outings this season but the Ravens are going to have to rely on the passing game to get back in the win column after a disheartening loss last week against the Pittsburgh Steelers. This week, Baltimore will play the Tennessee Titans across the pond Sunday morning in London.
Although the Titans were crushed by Zack Moss last week, they are typically very stingy against the run and much more exploitable in the secondary. Even after Moss produced 165 yards and two touchdowns in Week 5, the Titans’ defense still ranks second in yards per carry (3.6). Offensive Coordinator Todd Monken has schemed up some new concepts in 2023 and the Ravens seem to have a much better group of weapons at their star quarterback’s disposal. Zay Flowers certainly appears to be the real deal and Mark Andrews is still one of the best tight ends in the NFL.
Jackson is currently completing a career-best 69.9% of his passes through five games this season. However, Lamar hasn’t fully let it loose this season either. Considering the Titans’ stout defensive front, Jackson is going to have to air it out in Week 6 if the Ravens hope to come back home victorious. This is the week that Jackson…
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Week 6 DFS: Running Back Report
Week 6 DFS: Running Back Report Travis Etienne (36.40) was the top running back in Week 5 after posting his best game (184 combined yards with two touchdowns and four catches) of his career. Zack Moss (33.50) and Breece Hall
Travis Etienne (36.40) was the top running back in Week 5 after posting his best game (184 combined yards with two touchdowns and four catches) of his career. Zack Moss (33.50) and Breece Hall (28.40) were the only other backs with impact games. Moss was a surprise due to Jonathan Taylor’s return to action for the Colts. Hall hit on 72-yard touchdown, setting up his big day (22/177/1 with three catches for 17 yards). Only two other running backs (De’Von Achane – 22.50 and David Montgomery – 20.90) scored more than 20.00 fantasy points. Here are the top five running backs over the first five weeks in PPR formats:
- Christian McCaffrey – 134.80
- Rahaam Mostert – 106.20
- De’Von Achane – 102.70
- Travis Etienne – 92.00
- Kenneth Walker – 73.60
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Top Tier Options
Christian McCaffrey, SF (DK – $9,500/FD – $10,300)
Last week, the 49ers’ running backs combined for 224 yards with three touchdowns and six catches, but McCaffrey had his worst fantasy game (14.80) of the season due to game score. He still had 21 touches while extending his touchdown streak to 14 games. Over his first two road starts, McCaffrey averaged 152 yards with one touchdown and three catches.
Cleveland has the fourth-best running back defense (14.00 FPPG). They’ve allowed only 3.2 yards per rush, with backs scoring two touchdowns. The Browns won the time of possession battle by a wide margin over the first three weeks, leading to their defense facing only 56 rushing attempts vs. Cincinnati, Pittsburgh, and Tennessee. Running backs have 17 catches for 123 yards on 24 targets vs. Cleveland.
With Deshaun Watson not playing again this week, the 49ers have a good chance of playing from the lead with favorable field position on many drives. McCaffrey has a high floor and scoring upside (the 49ers’ running backs have 10 touchdowns after five games), but he needs…
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Fantasy Football Start ‘Em Sit ‘Em Week 6
Fantasy Football Start ‘Em Sit ‘Em Week 6 After an awful Week 5 slate for injuries, many fantasy football managers are scrambling to fill out a competitive lineup. FullTime Fantasy‘s Fantasy Football Start ‘Em Sit ‘Em Week 6 can help you find those hidden gems to insert this week. Also, what notable players could disappoint in Week 6. Quarterbacks Start ‘Em Matthew Stafford (Los Angeles Rams) vs. Arizona In his debut with Cooper Kupp back in action, Matthew Stafford threw for 222 yards and two touchdown passes. Stafford now boasts a pair of elite wide receivers at his disposal, complemented by strong secondary receiving options. While he has typically been a reliable, high-floor quarterback, the return of Kupp has heightened his potential, offering a significantly higher ceiling. This week, he faces a favorable matchup against the Cardinals, who have allowed the fourth-highest passing yardage and the sixth-most touchdowns in the NFL. Geno Smith (Seattle Seahawks) at Cincinnati Ranked 23rd in terms of fantasy points per game, Geno Smith is coming off a bye week. That was a much-needed extra week of prep time. Also, there is speculation about getting Jaxon Smith-Njigba more involved in the offensive scheme. That would be a big boost to the passing game. And, there are no significant concerns about Smith’s minor knee issue. Notably, the Bengals are one of the top teams in terms of points allowed to fantasy quarterbacks. Also, this matchup has the potential for a high-scoring shootout, particularly against a depleted Bengals secondary. Sit ‘Em Brock Purdy (San Francisco 49ers) at Cleveland Purdy, who has been a borderline fantasy starting quarterback in most weeks, is coming off a strong performance. However, the early season MVP candidate faces a challenging matchup against the Cleveland Browns, who have allowed the fourth-fewest fantasy points to quarterbacks this season. Purdy’s success has typically come against zone defense. And he struggles more against man coverage. Unfortunately, the Browns predominantly employ man defense, making it unlikely that Purdy will deliver a strong performance. Also, Cleveland has allowed an NFL-low three touchdown passes so far in 2023. Running Backs Start ‘Em Alexander Mattison (Minnesota Vikings) at Chicago Last week Mattison recorded eight rushes for 26 yards but managed to salvage his fantasy value with a receiving touchdown. Cam Akers is starting to see more early-down work. Also, C.J. Ham has taken the majority of third-down responsibilities. This week, the Vikings will square off against the Chicago Bears, who have conceded the third-most fantasy points to running backs this season. Furthermore, the Minnesota offensive line holds a significant advantage over the Chicago defensive line in terms of run blocking. Given the Bears’ low pass-rush grade, Mattison should not be required for pass protection, making him the primary choice for passing downs. Finally, with the Vikings favored, even in the absence of Justin Jefferson, Mattison should receive double-digit carries and some of the 36% target share Jefferson is leaving behind. Tyler Algeier (Atlanta Falcons) vs. Washington In their victory over Houston, Allgeier tallied a season-high 17 carries but managed just 40 yards. Notably, he has received 15, 16, and 17 carries in the Falcons’ three wins this season, compared to only seven carries in both of their losses. Atlanta is a 2.5-point favorite at home against Washington this weekend. The Commanders have an average run defense DVOA, ranking 16th. Finally, our bottom line is that Algeier is the closer in this backfield. He is a low-end RB2 or flex in this matchup. Sit ‘Em Rachaad White (Tampa Bay Buccaneer) vs. Detroit White has one good game this season. And that was week 2 against the hapless Bears. He appears to be heavily dependent on favorable matchups. Also, facing the Lions, who have been tough against running backs, doesn’t bode well. The Lions have allowed just 49.6 rushing yards per game and have held running backs to 3.1 yards per carry. Bench White coming out of his bye week. Dameon Pierce (Houston Texans) vs. New Orleans Pierce is off to a slow start to the season, with the Texans losing games where he received limited carries and struggled with efficiency. While the Texans have been more competitive recently, they face the New Orleans Saints, who have the fourth-worst matchup for running backs and possess the fourth-highest team run-defense grade. Also, Pierce has caught only nine passes through five games. He isn’t doing enough as a receiver to justify a start against an elite run-stopping unit. Wide Receivers Start ‘Em Josh Downs (Indianapolis Colts) at Jacksonville Downs delivered a 6-catch, 97-yard performance in the previous week, marking his second top-32 PPR WR finish in the last three weeks. His first top-32 finish occurred with QB Gardner Minshew, who will be returning as the starting quarterback after Anthony Richardson was sent to IR. However, Minshew is considered an upgrade over Richardson for Indianapolis’ pass-catchers. So far this season, Minshew has targeted Downs on 24% of his attempts. Downs offers WR2/3 upside in Week 6. Gabe Davis (Buffalo Bills) vs. New York Giants Davis has found the end zone and scored double-digit fantasy points in each of his last four games. He has averaged 17.2 fantasy points per game during this span. Also, on the season, he leads the Bills with five end-zone targets and averages 16.3 air yards per target. While his floor may not be the highest, Davis is currently playing at a high level and is the second option in one of the league’s better offenses. Moreover, this week, he faces the Giants, who have allowed six touchdowns to receivers and the 10th-highest fantasy points per game to the position. That makes Davis a high-upside option. Sit ‘Em Deebo Samuel (San Francisco 49ers) at Cleveland Deebo Samuel is no longer on the injury report. But he faces a formidable matchup against the Browns, who lead the league in adjusted fantasy points allowed to wide receivers. Also, the Browns play a ton of man defense and Aiyuk is the receiver of choice
Week 6 DFS: Tight End Report
Week 6 DFS: Tight End Report The tight end position was an area of strength for fantasy teams in Week 5. Six players scored more than 19.00 fantasy points (George Kittle – 3/67/3, Dallas Goedert – 8/117/1, Travis Kelce –
The tight end position was an area of strength for fantasy teams in Week 5. Six players scored more than 19.00 fantasy points (George Kittle – 3/67/3, Dallas Goedert – 8/117/1, Travis Kelce – 10/67/1, Logan Thomas – 9/77/1, Sam LaPorta – 3/47/2, and Dalton Schultz – 7/65/1). All outcomes propelled each player to the top 13 in tight end scoring. Here’s a look at the five scoring tight ends after five games in PPR formats:
- Sam LaPorta (71.90)
- Travis Kelce (67.20)
- T.J. Hockenson (66.40)
- Cole Kmet (64.20)
- Mark Andrews (60.50)
Also, here are the top plays this week via the Week 6 DFS: Tight End Report. Also, check out the Week 6 DFS: QB Report.
Top Tier Options
T.J. Hockenson, MIN (DK – $6,600/FD – $6,700)
Over the past two weeks, Hockenson only had seven catches for 75 yards with 11 targets. His last score came in his best game (7/66/2) in Week 2. He continues to gain short yards per catch (8.6) over his 15 games with the Vikings. Last year, Hockenson only had one catch for 16 yards on one target vs. the Bears.
Chicago ranks 24th in tight end fantasy defense (34/282/2 on 40 targets), with Kansas City (8/78/1) and Washington (12/105/1) having the best success. Surprisingly, the Bears had the best defense against tight ends (56/596/8 on 82 targets) in 2022.
In his career, Hockenson has 29 catches for 298 yards and two touchdowns on 43 targets vs. the Bears. The loss of Justin Jefferson invites more chances and increased defensive attention. He doesn’t project well in Week 6 for his salary. A high-scoring game invites more chances, keeping in the mix at the top end of the tight end pool.
Sam LaPorta, DET (DK – $5,600/FD – $6,800)
LaPorta has been the best tight end in the league over the first five weeks, highlighted by his success in two games (8/84/1 and 3/47/3). He’s caught 80.6% of…
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Week 6 DFS: Quarterback Report
Week 6 DFS: Quarterback Report For the third week in a row, four quarterbacks scored at least 30.00 fantasy points in four-point passing touchdown leagues. Justin Fields (35.80) was the best player in Week 5, lifting him to sixth in
For the third week in a row, four quarterbacks scored at least 30.00 fantasy points in four-point passing touchdown leagues. Justin Fields (35.80) was the best player in Week 5, lifting him to sixth in quarterback scoring (119.25 fantasy points). Josh Allen (32.35), Jalen Hurts (31.35), and Sam Howell (30.30) filled out the quarterback superfecta last week. In addition, Jared Goff (29.90), Desmond Ridder (29.45), and Brock Purdy (28.60) played at a high level.
Here’s a look at the top five quarterbacks after five games based on scoring average:
- Josh Allen (138.35)
- Justin Herbert (107.80 – four games)
- Jalen Hurts (126.70)
- Kirk Cousins (122.10)
- Tua Tagovailoa (120.80).
Let’s break down this week’s field in the FullTime Fantasy Week 6 DFS: Quarterback Report.
Top-Tier Options
Josh Allen, BUF (DK – $8,300/FD – $9,200)
Allen had a rushing touchdown in three consecutive games, but his running output (20/120/3) is well behind his previous two years (122/763/6 and 124/762/7). His two bright spots after five games are his completion rate (73.1) and yards per pass attempt (8.0), both career-best. Over the last two weeks, he gained 710 combined yards with eight touchdowns.
The Giants are league-average defending quarterbacks (19.10 FPPG), with two teams (SF – 310/2 and MIA – 308/2) passing for more than 300 yards. New York allowed at least three touchdowns in all five games. Offenses scored 18 touchdowns and nine field goals on 52 possessions (30.6 points per game). Their defense will give up rushing touchdowns (9). Field position due to turnovers (8) has favored their opponents.
Buffalo is a 15-point favorite, suggesting more run by the Bills, especially in the second half. Allen will get his touchdowns but needs 33.00 fantasy points to…
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Jody Smith’s Fantasy Football Rankings: Week 6
Jody Smith’s Fantasy Football Rankings: Week 6 FullTime Fantasy has been synonymous with accurate fantasy football rankings for years. Our rankings have garnered numerous industry accolades, with several top-5 finishes in season-long, weekly, and even sports betting accuracy. This is
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Thursday Night Football Preview: Week 6
Thursday Night Football Preview: Week 6 Last week’s Bears/Commanders tilt has a lot more offense than projected. That’s a good thing for fantasy football. Speaking of offense, this week’s AFC West battle offers much potential. The FullTime Fantasy Thursday Night
Last week’s Bears/Commanders tilt has a lot more offense than projected. That’s a good thing for fantasy football. Speaking of offense, this week’s AFC West battle offers much potential. The FullTime Fantasy Thursday Night Football Preview: Week 6 looks at the Chiefs vs. Broncos game from a fantasy football, DFS, and sports betting lens.
Andy Reid’s defending champions are off to another fast start. Kansas City sits atop the AFC West standings with a 4-1 record. That includes winning four straight after losing in the first Thursday night game of 2023.
Meanwhile, the Broncos are reeling. Sean Payton’s squad sits in the basement of the division at 1-4. There are rumblings that change is on the way in Denver. The Broncos defense has been atrocious and this has been a one-sided rivalry.
Because of that, the Chiefs are 10.5-point favorites. However, we’ve seen the over/under drop from 51 down to 47.5.
Matchup
| TEAM | OFFENSE | PASS | RUSH | YDS/PLAY | POINTS |
| Denver Broncos | 15 | 13 | 19 | 5t | 10 |
| Kansas City Chiefs | 6 | 7 | 12 | 5t | 9 |
Both teams are above average on offense. However, that is where the similarities end. Denver has allowed 181 points. That is the sixth-most in NFL history through the first five games.
Patrick Mahomes boasts an 11-0 record against the Broncos. Conversely, Denver has allowed an NFL-worst 13 touchdown passes in 2023. It is easy to see why Vegas likes Kansas City in this…
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Fantasy Football Injury Report
Fantasy Football Injury Report: Week 6 Week 5 will go down as one of the most devastating weeks in recent memory. In the Fulltime Fantasy Discord, Snake deemed it Tragic Tuesday. Our Fantasy Football Injury Report: Week 6 catches you up on the latest news. Also, we offer advice on how to approach these injuries before your waiver wire bids are due. Also, a great starting point for staying updated on the latest injuries is to bookmark our NFL Injury Report. Finally, FullTime Fantasy Members will get the latest NFL injury news and advice live each Sunday and Thursday in the FullTime Fantasy Discord. Click below to join us today! Now, let’s break down all the latest fantasy-relevant injury news in this week’s Fantasy Football Injury Report: Week 6. We will continually update this list. Week 6 Byes: Green Bay Packers, Pittsburgh Steelers Justin Jefferson (WR) Minnesota Vikings – The most devastating blow to come out of a terrible injury slate was the news that consensus 1.01 Justin Jefferson would be placed on IR with a hamstring injury. This is a devastating blow for the 1-4 Vikings as well as millions of fantasy rosters. Jefferson will miss a minimum of four games. The earliest JJ could return would be Week 10 versus New Orleans. However, Minnesota’s season appears to be a lost one. The Vikings don’t have a bye until Week 13. If Jefferson doesn’t progress through rehab, there may not be a ton of motivation to rush him back. K.J. Osborn should inherit Jefferson’s ‘X’ role, making him a top waiver wire priority. The #Vikings plan to place WR Justin Jefferson on injured reserve because of the hamstring injury he suffered in Sunday’s loss to Kansas City, per sources. The exact timeline is TBD based on how he responds to treatment. But Jefferson is out at least four games. pic.twitter.com/hBAYZHZqlV — Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) October 10, 2023 De’Von Achane (RB) Miami Dolphins – Second in the NFL in rushing and third in fantasy scoring, rookie De’Von Achane will miss multiple weeks with a knee injury. At the time, the injury didn’t appear serious. However, the club has indicated Achane is a candidate for IR, which would keep him out a minimum of four games. Jeffery Wilson, who was just activated, is the best replacement target for Achane managers. UPDATE: Achane is on IR. Justin Jefferson to IR and De’Von Achane might be right behind him Worst Tuesday morning EVER — Ian Hartitz (@Ihartitz) October 10, 2023 Anthony Richardson (QB) Indianapolis Colts – A Grade 3 sprained AC joint will keep Richardson sidelined for a month. The rookie signal-caller banged his shoulder on the turf as he was tackled from behind. Richardson immediately motioned to his right (throwing) shoulder. Richardson previously missed half of Week 2 and all of Week 3 with a concussion. Gardner Minshew will start in his place for at least the next three games. James Conner (RB) Arizona Cardinals – Another season, another lengthy absence for stand-out RB James Conner. Conner injured his knee on a long run and will miss multiple weeks. Expect the Cardinals to employ a committee backfield. Emari Demercado is the best bet to target on the waiver wire. As for Conner, volume dictates that he is a strong hold or ‘buy low’ candidate. Update: Arizona placed Conner on IR. Subsequently, you can boost your Demercado bids. The #Cardinals are placing RB James Conner (knee) on injured reserve, per source. He’s out at least four games. pic.twitter.com/bsYY73JUkq — Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) October 10, 2023 Travis Kelce (TE) Kansas City Chiefs – The Chiefs are due to play Thursday, which gives Travis Kelce little time to heal his ankle. Kelce originally went down with no contact. However, he returned to the game and caught a touchdown. That quelled Achilles’ concerns. However, there have been no updates on the status of the ankle injury. However, Kelce practiced on Tuesday. That’s a good sign. Jahmyr Gibbs (RB) Detroit Lions – Gibbs was a surprise add to the injury list. He hurt his hamstring late last week and missed Detroit’s victory. And, Gibbs could miss 1-2 more weeks. Tee Higgins (WR) Cincinnati Bengals – A rib injury kept Higgins out last week. We will know more about his Week 6 availability as the week progresses. Javonte Williams (RB) Denver Broncos – Williams sat out Week 5 and was a limited participant in Monday’s practice. He was a game-time call last week. However, he was close to playing. Williams is set to return in Week 6. We’ll have more in Discord as the week progresses. Khalil Herbert (RB) Chicago Bears – First, the Bears lost Roschon Johnson to a concussion. Second, Khalil Herbert was felled by a high-ankle sprain. Herbert is expected to miss 2-4 weeks. However, Johnson must clear the league’s concussion protocol before he can practice. Finally, D’Onta Foreman should be added on waivers. Foreman hasn’t played since Week 1. However, he may be the only healthy back Chicago can play against Minnesota. Tank Dell (WR) Houston Texans – A concussion forced Dell to miss the second half of Houston’s last-second loss in Atlanta. Subsequently, Dell will have to clear the NFL’s concussion protocol before he can return to action. John Metchie would see an increased role if Dell misses Sunday’s home tilt with New Orleans. Deshaun Watson (QB) Cleveland Browns – The Browns list Watson as day-to-day with a shoulder injury. Watson was a surprise scratch last week. If Watson misses Week 6, P.J. Walker will start on Sunday. However, it might be wise to simply avoid whoever is under center against the 49ers. Dalton Kincaid (TE) Buffalo Bills – Kincaid is in the NFL’s concussion protocol. The Bills had an awful trip abroad, losing to the Jaguars and getting decimated by costly injuries. Furthermore, the Bills don’t play until Sunday Night Football, which complicates Kincaid’s fantasy availability. Aaron Jones (RB) Green Bay Packers – Jones sat out Monday’s loss with a bothersome hamstring. This came