Fantasy Football Start ‘Em Sit ‘Em Week 6
Fantasy Football Start ‘Em Sit ‘Em Week 6 The year of the injuries strikes again. And making matters worse, Week 6 is a rough bye-week slate with the Chiefs, Rams, Dolphins, and Vikings unavailable. Our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em Sit ‘Em Week 6 will help you dig deep to find the optimal starts and sits to consider. Subsequently, our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em Sit ‘Em Week 6 will help you navigate that turbulence to pick a winning lineup this week. Additionally, FullTime Fantasy has some of the top tools of the trade and accurate rankings. Quarterbacks Start ‘Em Justin Fields (Pittsburgh Steelers) at Las Vegas Raiders Fields has kicked off this season in impressive form, sitting 11th among quarterbacks with 18.1 fantasy points per game. The Raiders play man coverage at the eighth-highest rate in the league and have struggled against deep throws, allowing a 53.7% completion rate on such passes, the seventh-highest in the NFL. They’ve also forced incompletions on just 11.1% of those plays, ranking among the worst in the league. Fields has been great against man coverage this season. Caleb Williams (Chicago Bears) vs. Jacksonville Jaguars Williams is coming off his best game yet, posting 304 yards and two touchdowns through the air while adding 34 yards on the ground, finishing with 23.6 fantasy points against Carolina. He faces a fantastic matchup against a Jaguars defense that has given up more fantasy points per game to quarterbacks than any other team. Though the game being in London might cause a little hesitation, Williams’ form and this juicy matchup make him a strong play. Sit ‘Em Aaron Rodgers (New York Jets) at Buffalo Bills Rodgers is only a starting consideration in Superflex or two-quarterback leagues this week against the Bills. The Jets are in a bit of chaos after firing head coach Robert Saleh, and while that could pay off down the line, it’s not likely to help Rodgers much in this tough matchup. Buffalo has been stingy, allowing only one quarterback to top 17 fantasy points this season. Rodgers himself has only passed 19 points once this year, and his recent performances against Denver and Minnesota have combined for just 27 points. Trevor Lawrence (Jacksonville Jaguars) at Chicago Bears Lawrence just had his best game of the season with 371 passing yards and two touchdowns against the Colts, but that performance says more about Indy’s defense than it does about Lawrence. In his other four games, he’s averaged just 182 yards and 12.2 fantasy points per game. The Bears defense has given up the fewest fantasy points to quarterbacks, with only two passing touchdowns allowed and six interceptions. Running Backs Start ‘Em Chase Brown (Cincinnati Bengals) at New York Giants Chase Brown’s potential is climbing, especially if Zack Moss (ankle) sits out against the Giants this week. Moss missed Wednesday’s practice. That is a positive sign for Brown’s opportunity. Brown has shown what he’s capable of over the past two games, racking up at least 15 touches in each contest and scoring at least 16 PPR points both times. Three running backs have already managed to score at least 13 PPR points against the Giants this season. Even if Moss plays, Brown is emerging as a key figure in the Bengals’ backfield and could be taking control for good. Chuba Hubbard (Carolina Panthers) vs. Atlanta Falcons Since Andy Dalton took over as the Panthers’ quarterback, Hubbard has become a top-seven fantasy running back for three consecutive weeks. His value will dip significantly once Jonathon Brooks returns to the lineup, but Brooks hasn’t started practicing yet, so it’s unlikely he’ll be active this week. The Panthers have the third-best matchup for running backs this week, as they go up against a vulnerable Atlanta Falcons defense. Sit ‘Em Jerome Ford (Cleveland Browns) at Philadelphia Eagles Ford has delivered at least 15 PPR points in two games this season, but he’s also failed to crack 10 points in three other contests, including last week’s game against Washington. Nick Chubb’s status for Week 6 is still up in the air, but if Chubb doesn’t play, Ford will get the start. That said, his matchup against the Eagles is a tough one, as Philadelphia has only given up one touchdown to a running back this season. I suggested Ford as a start last week, not this time. Rico Dowdle (Dallas Cowboys) vs. Detroit Lions It’s tempting to chase Dowdle after his 20-point fantasy explosion last week but don’t be fooled. The Cowboys running back benefited from a favorable, rain-soaked game against the Steelers where he had 22 touches. However, this week, he faces the Lions, who have been the stingiest team in the league against running backs, allowing the fewest rushing and receiving yards to the position. Zeke has also been a squeaky wheel about getting red zone touches so Rico could see less work in that area moving forward. Wide Receivers Start ‘Em Darnell Mooney (Atlanta Falcons) at Carolina Panthers Mooney has been outstanding this season, and Week 6 presents another prime opportunity as he faces the Panthers. He has posted at least 14 PPR points in three of his last four games, including a massive Week 5 performance against Tampa Bay, where he notched nine catches for 105 yards and two touchdowns on 16 targets. Carolina has already allowed six receivers to score at least 17.5 PPR points this season. On the road against the Panthers’ defense, Mooney will continue his hot streak. Diontae Johnson (Carolina Panthers) vs. Atlanta Falcons Johnson has been a reliable fantasy asset, ranking ninth in points among wide receivers since Andy Dalton took over at quarterback. After struggling last week against Jaylon Johnson, one of the league’s top cornerbacks, he now faces A.J. Terrell, who is far less daunting with the 48th-ranked coverage grade among cornerbacks. Johnson is in a good position to bounce back. Sit ‘Em Christian Kirk (Jacksonville Jaguars) at Chicago Bears Kirk has been heavily involved in recent weeks, but with
Fantasy Football Start ‘Em Sit ‘Em Week 5
Fantasy Football Start ‘Em Sit ‘Em Week 5 Bye weeks have arrived to complicate matter for fantasy managers. Additionally, Week 4 brought the latest crop of injuries in what is shaping up to be a disastrous season. Our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em Sit ‘Em Week 5 will help you determine which players make good fill-ins, and which ones to avoid. Subsequently, our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em Sit ‘Em Week 5 will help you navigate that turbulence to pick a winning lineup this week. Additionally, FullTime Fantasy has some of the top tools of the trade and accurate rankings. Quarterbacks Start ‘Em Justin Fields (Chicago Bears) vs. Carolina Panthers Justin Fields delivered a massive 32 fantasy points in his last game, the highest for any quarterback this season. He ranks seventh among his peers with a strong 78.1 PFF passing grade. This week, Fields is up against the Dallas Cowboys, which may not be the most favorable matchup, but his recent performances have solidified him as a must-start QB in fantasy lineups moving forward. Deshaun Watson (Cleveland Browns) at Washington Commanders The Commanders have been a goldmine for opposing quarterbacks, allowing the most fantasy points to the position. Watson has underwhelmed in three of his four outings this year, failing to surpass 15.4 fantasy points in those contests, including a low 14.2 points against Las Vegas in Week 4. However, Week 5 presents a juicy opportunity against Washington, where quarterbacks are averaging 25.8 fantasy points per game. If the Browns can keep Watson upright—he’s been sacked 19 times already—he could be a sneaky starter in one-QB leagues. Sit ‘Em Patrick Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs) vs. New Orleans Saints Mahomes has been struggling from a fantasy perspective, surpassing 20 points just once in his last nine regular-season games. You’d have to go back to Week 7 of last season to find the last time he hit 25 fantasy points. Now, with Rashee Rice out, his top receiver, it’s hard to trust Mahomes in one-QB leagues. Despite his incredible talent, he seems more focused on winning than padding stats, and the Saints have been tough on opposing QBs, allowing no more than 15.2 fantasy points in a game this season. Aaron Rodgers (New York Jets) at Minnesota Vikings What year is this that I am recommending to sit Mahomes AND Rodgers? Rodgers has only posted one top-10 fantasy finish in the past three seasons. This week, he faces a Vikings’ defense that ranks sixth in the NFL, allowing just 4.4 adjusted net yards per pass attempt. On top of that, Rodgers is dealing with a knee injury and was limited in practice. It’s hard to recommend starting him in this tough matchup. Running Backs Start ‘Em Najee Harris (Pittsburgh Steelers) vs. Dallas Cowboys Harris disappointed last week, managing 73 scoreless yards in a loss to the Colts. But don’t overlook his high usage rates. He logged a season-high 69% snap rate, ran routes on 62% of passing plays, claimed 65% of the team’s RB carries, and secured a 17.6% target share—also a season high. With Jaylen Warren and Cordarrelle Patterson potentially sidelined for Week 5, Harris is primed for another heavy workload against a Cowboys defense that had been vulnerable to the run before facing the Giants last week. Jerome Ford (Cleveland Browns) at Washington Commanders Jerome Ford has quietly tied Alvin Kamara for third-most targets among running backs, making him a reliable fantasy option. He’s posted double-digit fantasy points in all but one game, twice surpassing the 15-point mark. This week, Ford faces a Commanders’ defense that has allowed explosive runs (10+ yards) on 22% of opposing rushes, the highest in the league. With such a favorable matchup, Ford has the potential to put up a huge game. Sit ‘Em Zack Moss (Cincinnati Bengals) vs. Baltimore Ravens Moss came through for fantasy managers last week, but there are red flags. He split carries with Chase Brown and even saw Brown take over goal-line duties. To make matters worse, the Bengals face the Ravens in Week 5, a defense that’s been stellar against the run. Baltimore has allowed the fewest rushing yards to RBs this season and hasn’t given up an explosive run in four games. Avoid Moss if you can. Rico Dowdle (Dallas Cowboys) at Pittsburgh Steelers Dowdle had his best performance of the year in Week 4, putting up 13.1 PPR points. While he should be rostered, especially if he takes over more of the Cowboys’ backfield, Week 5 isn’t the time to start him. The Steelers have been stingy against running backs, allowing the second-fewest fantasy points to the position and only one touchdown to RBs all season. Subsequently, Dowdle is a risky flex option at best. Wide Receivers Start ‘Em Dontayvion Wicks (Green Bay Packers) at Los Angeles Rams I’ve been high on Wicks since the offseason, and he’s delivered on a per-route basis in his first 2 NFL seasons. With Christian Watson out, Wicks is set to see a significant increase in snaps. The Packers face the Rams this week, whose defense ranks 27th in adjusted fantasy points allowed to wide receivers. Wicks will be running most of their routes on the outside, where the Rams have struggled the most. Terry McLaurin (Washington Commanders) vs. Cleveland Browns McLaurin has amassed 50.1 fantasy points this season, placing him 25th among wide receivers. The Browns, McLaurin’s Week 5 opponents, have the eighth-lowest team coverage grade this season, even though they’ve been solid in coverage for much of 2023. Therefore, McLaurin could exploit this weakness if the game script favors Washington’s passing attack. Sit ‘Em Jaylen Waddle (Miami Dolphins) at New England Patriots Waddle has been nearly invisible in the Dolphins’ offense since Tua Tagovailoa went down with an injury. Over the past two weeks, he’s managed just 8 catches for 62 yards. With Miami likely to lean on their running game against the Patriots’ shaky run defense, Waddle could see another low-target day. Therefore, he’s not a must-start this