Here’s a look back at Week 6’s action, and fantasy advice for the week ahead:
WEEK 6 RECAP
Buccaneers 28, Eagles 22: Kenneth Gainwell isn’t a problem for Miles Sanders investors anymore. Now if Philly coach Nick Sirianni would incorporate Sanders into the offense instead of simply praying Jalen Hurts can make a play out of thin air.
Jaguars 23, Dolphins 20: Jaylen Waddle is on pace for 105 receptions and nine touchdowns in his rookie season. I feel like this is flying under the radar.
Packers 24, Bears 14: Justin Fields 43 yards on only six carries and a career-high 27 pass attempts is encouraging from a fantasy perspective.
Bengals 34, Lions 11: Amon-Ra St. Brown has value in most PPR formats going forward, having established himself as the top wide receiver option with at least seven targets in three straight games. But this only puts him third in the pass hierarchy in this offense, behind TJ Hockenson and D’Andre Swift.
Colts 31, Texans 3: Jonathan Taylor has finished RB11 or better in four of six games. Imagine if he received the type of volume Derrick Henry gets — Taylor averages 17 touches versus Henry’s almost 30 per game.
Rams 38, Giants 11: Devontae Booker is an obvious start while Saquon Barkley is sidelined. Booker might have disappointed here, but he still produced 69 total yards on 16 touches against a dominant defense. The matchups are better in the immediate future.
Chiefs 31, Football Team 13: Ricky Seals-Jones played all 59 offensive snaps for Washington. A rarity for a tight end.
Vikings 34, Panthers 28 (OT): Robby Anderson has 29 targets the last three games and somehow only has 10 receptions over than span. It’s baffling.
Ravens 34, Chargers 6: Rashod Bateman missed the first five games and was trusted to be second on the wide receiver depth chart in his first start. It speaks to how much they trust him in Baltimore. He tied Mark Andrews for the lead in targets (six) and had four receptions (all for first downs). Bateman’s upside is huge and I don’t believe Sammy Watkins’ return will do much to hold him back.
Cardinals 37, Browns 14: Arizona has played with the lead for the most part, making them appear to be a run-heavy team, but expect a pass-heavy volume environment against more competitive competition. Keep this in mind when you’re considering utilizing James Conner or any receiver not named DeAndre Hopkins.
Raiders 34, Broncos 24: Kenyan Drake only played 12 snaps for the second straight game, so don’t get too excited about the two touchdowns.
Cowboys 35, Patriots 29 (OT): Rhamondre Stevenson running more routes and receiving more targets than both Damien Harris and Brandon Bolden is a situation worth monitoring.
Steelers 23, Seahawks 20 (OT): Pat Freiermuth played more snaps, ran more routes and had more targets than Eric Ebron. Freiermuth finished with 58 yards on seven receptions and I would have included him high in my waiver wire cheat sheet this week if Pittsburgh wasn’t on a bye. It isn’t a bad idea to beat the rush and add him a week early though.
Titans 34, Bills 31: Buffalo’s backfield will continue to be complicated as long as both Zack Moss and Devin Singletary remain healthy.
Follow me on Twitter @UTEddieBrown if you have questions throughout the week.
Here’s my best bets for Week 7:
DENVER AT CLEVELAND
Obvious starters: Courtland Sutton (DEN), Noah Fant (DEN).
Who to start: Consistent volume and a potentially windy evening make Melvin Gordon (DEN) and Javonte Williams (DEN) viable RB2/flex plays. The Broncos D/ST face an offensive line that has allowed 14 sacks in the last four games. Tim Patrick (DEN) remains a solid flex option with at least five receptions, 89 yards or a touchdown in five of six games this season. Teddy Bridgewater (DEN) is a sneaky streaming option against a defense that has allowed 14 touchdowns to quarterbacks in six games. D’Ernest Johnson (CLE) is a viable RB2/flex option against a defense that has allowed four touchdowns in the last three games to running backs. The Browns D/ST faces an offense that has allowed 12 sacks and produced six turnovers the last three games.
Who to sit: I’m fading Odell Beckham Jr. (CLE) with a shoulder injury that makes him a game-time decision. The Browns are expected to activate Jarvis Landry (CLE), but I’d give him a week before I consider using him. This is a very difficult matchup to trust Austin Hooper (CLE) and David Njoku (CLE). Demetric Felton (CLE) is only a lottery ticket in the deepest PPR formats.
Sleeper: Donovan Peoples-Jones (CLE) is a playmaker against a secondary that has allowed six touchdowns and 15.7 yards per reception to wide receivers this season.
WASHINGTON AT GREEN BAY
Obvious starters: Terry McLaurin (WAS), Davante Adams (GB), Aaron Jones (GB), Aaron Rodgers (GB).
Who to start: JD McKissic (WAS) maintains his flex value in PPR formats with a consistent volume in the pass game — he’s currently on pace to make 60 receptions this season. Ricky Seals-Jones (WAS) has been TE8 in standard leagues and TE10 in PPR since stepping in for the injured Logan Thomas.
Who to sit: A hairline fracture in his shin has me concerned about Antonio Gibson (WAS) against an improved run defense. AJ Dillon (GB) remains touchdown-dependent despite a recent increase in usage. Robert Tonyan (GB) has 10-or-fewer yards in five of six games.
Sleeper: With six teams on a bye, Taylor Heinicke (WAS) is a viable streaming option against a depleted secondary.
KANSAS CITY AT TENNESSEE
Obvious starters: Patrick Mahomes (KC), Travis Kelce (KC), Tyreek Hill (KC), Derrick Henry (TEN), AJ Brown (TEN).
Who to start: Darrel Williams (KC) received a robust 24 touches in his first start filling in for an injured Clyde Edwards-Helaire. It’s hard to fade Ryan Tannehill (TEN) with six teams on a bye, despite a lack of production. Anthony Firkser (TEN) is a dart throw against a defense that has allowed a touchdown to tight ends in three straight.
Who to sit: The volume has been less than desirable for Julio Jones (TEN) — 23 targets in four games.
Sleeper: Mecole Hardman (KC) is a viable WR3/flex option against a defense that has allowed 1,418 yards and 10 touchdowns to wide receivers in six games.
ATLANTA AT MIAMI
Obvious starters: Calvin Ridley (ATL), Kyle Pitts (ARL), Cordarelle Patterson (ATL), Mike Gesicki (MIA).
Who to start: Mike Davis (ATL) is a viable RB2 option against a defense that has allowed seven touchdowns to runnning backs in the last five games. Matt Ryan (ATL) is a top-8 option against a defense that has allowed an average of 346 yards and 10 touchdowns overall to quarterbacks the last four games. The matchup makes Myles Gaskin (MIA) a viable flex option. A healthy eight targets per game makes Jaylen Waddle (MIA) a WR3/flex option with upside and a premium matchup. DeVante Parker (MIA) will likely return and deserves flex consideration.
Who to sit: Barring a touchdown, I don’t anticipate the Falcons D/ST or Dolphins D/ST to be useful this week. Malcolm Brown (MIA) remains touchdown-dependent.
Sleeper: Tua Tagovailoa (MIA) faces a defense that has allowed at least three touchdowns to quarterbacks in three of five games this season.
N.Y. JETS AT NEW ENGLAND
Obvious starters: Damien Harris (NE), Hunter Henry (NE).
Who to start: Corey Davis (NYJ) has at least four receptions, 41 yards or a touchdown in four of five games. Michael Carter (NYJ) deserves flex consideration after he had 88 total yards and 13 touches in a Week 2 matchup with the Patriots. Jamison Crowder (NYJ) maintains flex value in most PPR formats, especially with six teams on a bye. Both the Jets D/ST and Patriots D/ST are streaming options with dueling rookie quarterbacks. Jakobi Meyers (NE) maintains flex value in most PPR formats with at least four receptions in every game this season.
Who to sit: Elijah Moore (NYJ) isn’t usable until we see consistent usage and health. Jonnu Smith (NE) remains touchdown-dependent. Nelson Agholor (NE) remains a boom-or-bust option.
Sleeper: Kendrick Bourne (NE) has at least five receptions, 58 yards or a touchdown in three of the last four.
CAROLINA AT N.Y. GIANTS
Obvious starters: DJ Moore (CAR), Chuba Hubbard (CAR),
Who to start: Sam Darnold (CAR) is a worthy option against a defense that has allowed 14 touchdowns to quarterbacks in six games. The Panthers D/ST is a premium option with this matchup. High volume keeps Devontae Booker (NYG) in the RB2 discussion despite the difficult matchup. Sterling Shepard (NYG) has at least seven receptions in three of the four games he’s played this season.
Who to sit: Robby Anderson (CAR) has inexplicably caught only 10 of his 29 targets the last three games — in case you missed this above. Daniel Jones (NYG) has one-or-fewer touchdown passes in five of six games.
Sleeper: Evan Engram (NYG) deserves streaming consideration against a defense that has allowed three touchdowns to tight ends in the last three games.
CINCINNATI AT BALTIMORE
Obvious starters: Joe Mixon (CIN), Ja’Marr Chase (CIN), Lamar Jackson (BAL), Mark Andrews (BAL), Marquise Brown (BAL), Ravens D/ST.
Who to start: Joe Burrow (CIN) has multiple touchdown passes in every game this season. Tee Higgins (CIN) maintains WR3/flex value despite the difficult matchup.
Who to sit: I’d consider Tyler Boyd (CIN) a flex option in deeper PPR formats this week, but that’s it. Samaje Perine (CIN) remains touchdown-dependent. I’d be surprised if Latavius Murray (BAL) suits up with an ankle injury. I’m fading Sammy Watkins (BAL) if he returns from his thigh injury. While they all provide value because of the nature of the Ravens offense, it’s hard to trust Ty’Son Williams (BAL), Devonta Freeman (BAL) or Le’Veon Bell (BAL). I can’t recommend Rashod Bateman (BAL) with this matchup, but we’re close.
Sleeper: CJ Uzomah (CIN) faces a defense that has allowed a touchdown to tight ends in four of six games.
PHILADELPHIA AT LAS VEGAS
Obvious starters: Jalen Hurts (PHI), Dallas Goedert (PHI), Darren Waller (LV), Josh Jacobs (LV).
Who to start: This feels like a “get right” game for Miles Sanders (PHI). DeVonta Smith (PHI) maintains WR3/flex value with an almost 24 percent target share. Henry Ruggs (LV) has at least three receptions, 51 yards or a touchdown in five straight games. Derek Carr (LV) has at least 341 passing yards and two touchdowns in four of six games. Hunter Renfrow (LV) maintains flex value in PPR with at least five receptions, 56 yards or a touchdown in five of six games.
Who to sit: Jalen Reagor (PHI) remains a boom-or-bust option. Kenneth Gainwell (PHI) has nine-or-fewer touches in five straight games. Kenyan Drake (LV) doesn’t warrant consideration with his current usage.
Sleeper: Bryan Edwards (LV) deserves flex consideration in deeper leagues with at least 81 yards in two of three home games this season.
DETROIT AT L.A. RAMS
Obvious starters: D’Andre Swift (DET), TJ Hockenson (DET), Cooper Kupp (LAR), Darrell Henderson Jr. (LAR), Matthew Stafford (LAR), Tyler Higbee (LAR), Rams D/ST.
Who to start: Robert Woods (LAR) has 229 yards on 18 receptions (25 targets) and two touchdowns the last three games, which places him firmly in the WR3/flex realm.
Who to sit: Jamaal Williams (DET) needs a positive game script to be useful in fantasy. Jared Goff (DET) has zero touchdowns in three of the last four games. Sony Michel (LAR) remains touchdown-dependent. Van Jefferson (LAR) and DeSean Jackson (LAR) remain boom-or-bust options.
Sleeper: Amon-Ra St. Brown (DET) has at least five receptions and seven targets in three straight.
HOUSTON AT ARIZONA
Obvious starters: Brandin Cooks (HOU), Kyler Murray (ARI), DeAndre Hopkins (ARI), James Conner (ARI), Zach Ertz (ARI), Cardinals D/ST.
Who to start: AJ Green (ARI) has at least five receptions, 112 yards or a touchdown in four of five games.
Who to sit: David Johnson (HOU), Mark Ingram (HOU) and Phillip Lindsay (HOU) all remain touchdown-dependent. Nine-or-fewer touches and a bum shoulder has me concerned about Chase Edmonds (ARI). Christian Kirk (ARI) and Rondale Moore (ARI) are both boom-or-bust options.
Sleeper: An almost certain negative game script makes Nico Collins (HOU) a sneaky flex option in deeper leagues against a defense that has allowed nine touchdowns to wide receivers in six games.
CHICAGO AT TAMPA BAY
Obvious starters: Tom Brady (TB), Mike Evans (TB), Chris Godwin (TB), Leonard Fournette (TB), Buccaneers D/ST.
Who to start: There’s risk, to be certain, but Allen Robinson (CHI) and Darnell Mooney (CHI) deserve flex consideration with this matchup. Antonio Brown (TB) has at least seven receptions, 63 yards or a touchdown in four of the five games he’s played this season.
Who to sit: I’m fading Khalil Herbert (CHI) and Damien Williams (CHI) — if he’s active — against the NFL’s best run defense. I expect a good showing from Justin Fields (CHI) because the game script will necessitate it, but he isn’t trustworthy at this point unless you’re desperate. I’m fading a decent Bears D/ST against an elite offense on the road. Ronald Jones (TB) remains touchdown-dependent. I’m fading the Buccaneers tight ends with a difficult matchup.
Sleeper: Cole Kmet (CHI) faces a defense that has allowed at least seven receptions, 65 yards or a touchdown to tight ends in every game this season.
INDIANAPOLIS AT SAN FRANCISCO
Obvious starters: Jonathan Taylor (IND), Deebo Samuel (SF).
Who to start: Michael Pittman Jr. (IND) is a WR3/flex option with WR2 upside. Carson Wentz (IND) is a solid streaming option, despite a challenging matchup, with six teams on a bye. Jimmy Garoppolo (SF) is a sneaky streaming option against a defense that has allowed 15 touchdowns to quarterbacks in six games this season.
Who to sit: Nyheim Hines (IND) only has five targets the last three games. Mo Alie-Cox (IND) is touchdown-dependent against a very good linebacker group. Zach Pascal (IND) remains touchdown-dependent. I’m fading Elijah Mitchell (SF) against a tough run defense. I’m fading both the Colts D/ST and 49ers D/ST against two efficient offenses. Trey Sermon (SF) remains touchdown-dependent.
Sleeper: Brandon Aiyuk (SF) faces a defense that has allowed multiple touchdowns to wide receivers in four of six games.
NEW ORLEANS AT SEATTLE
Obvious starters: Alvin Kamara (NO), Saints D/ST, DK Metcalf (SEA).
Who to start: Jameis Winston (NO) faces a defense that has allowed at least 322 yards or multiple touchdowns to quarterbacks in five of six games. Marquez Callaway (NO) has at least 74 yards or a touchdown in three straight. You’re starting Alex Collins (SEA) if he’s active.
Who to sit: Juwan Johnson (NO) and Adam Trautman (NO) remain touchdown-dependent. Tyler Lockett (SEA) has 15 receptions (26 targets) for 147 yards and zero touchdowns the last four games.
Sleeper(s): Gerald Everett (SEA) has at least 40 yards or a touchdown in three of the four games he’s played this season. DeeJay Dallas (SEA) would have flex value in deeper PPR formats if Collins is limited or sidelined with a hip injury.
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