He finished with eight targets for the fourth time this season. The noted run-stopper and unusual tackle provider for a defensive tackle eligible player now has three sacks in his last two games, catapulting him into the DL2 conversation for Week 6. He brings high upside as a downfield threat, especially since Pickett seems more willing to air it out than Mitchell Trubisky. Hamilton played just 22 percent of the snaps in Week 5, his lowest mark of the season. The single most boom-or-bust wide receiver over the past two seasons is trending to be that guy once again. Unfortunately, we dont get points added to Pittmans fantasy output when the rest of the unit is struggling and bogging his numbers down. 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. The matchup is a neutral one on paper, so this play is more about his recent form than the opponent itself. And you know what is a good decision? That would mean another game with Andy Dalton under center. We are now at the final week of the regular season when every decision you make could decide your fantasy season. Are you looking to contact Customer Support about a subscription or account related question? He only had five targets and finished with three catches for 29 yards. But in the past two weeks he has scored just 3.7 and 7.5 fantasy points. 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. Brian Robinson Jr., Commanders (at CHI). All Rights Reserved. Week 6 of the fantasy football season brings bye weeks, giving a new element of strategy for managers to play. Trey Hendrickson played just 68 percent of the snaps in Week 5 against Baltimore, a concerning sign if this usage keeps up. There's room for a No. So which wideouts should you be counting on this week? He should carve up the Saints' coverage scheme with his wideouts and be revved up for big numbers in a return to the state where he dominated as a Heisman winner for LSU. Sleeper: Alec Pierce vs. Jacksonville Jaguars. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. Despite getting 13 targets at Buffalo in Week 5, Johnson had five catches for 60 yards and scored 11 PPR points. Zach Wilson, Jets (at GB). 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. This past week, he caught six for 48. Week 6 Start Em: Running Backs Start of the Week Darrell Henderson at Giants (1 p.m. He has shown to have both a safe floor and a high ceiling and needs to be viewed like he has in past years. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. He can be effective working the middle in a great spot. If this was a horror movie, the first five weeks have been the fun part -- but we are about to get the first sight of the villain. If you're looking for a bye-week replacement for Derrick Henry or Josh Jacobs, Boone should be available too. That is both a low floor and ceiling so far for Smith-Schuster. 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. Instead here are some of the most-pressing questions. Yannick was solid in Week 5, recording one solo, one assist, 1.5 sacks, and one tackle for loss. "That's something we need to do," Taylor said of getting Boyd more involved, via The Athletic. That is especially true in a game that has the potential to be an absolute score-fest against the Chiefs. No, that was Kenyan Drake. Now the byes start to bite us, too. Carson Wentz, Commanders (at CHI). Robert Tonyan, Packers (vs. NYJ). We finally saw Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce emerge last Thursday against the Broncos. The volume is great, but until he does much with it, its hard to trust him right now. ET, CBS): Wilson continued to look awful last week, scoring just 9.7 fantasy points in a loss to the Ravens. It's clear the Ravens were trying to get the ball in Duvernay's hands, and that could continue against the Giants if Bateman remains out. With only 18 carries for 56 yards and two receptions for 12 yards total against Philadelphia and Houston, Robinson was unplayable. This might not be the ideal setup for Moore to get on track this week, but there are some positives that could help him. It's not likely to come this week against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Ranking 21st in pass defense EPA and 15th in fantasy points allowed to receivers, the Vikings are a ho-hum unit. Instead here are some of the most-pressing questions. We also saw Davante Adams burn them not once, but twice on a long touchdown. O/U 45.5, ARI -2.5 2 PPR receiver this week. Depth will be tested for the first time this season. 2022 NFL Enterprises LLC. Trey Hendrickson (DE CIN) The 49ers rank second in yards per pass attempt allowed and first in yards per rush allowed. Plus, London faces a 49ers defense that, despite being banged up, has still limited receivers to just 29.6 fantasy PPG, the ninth-lowest in the NFL. 3 receiver heading into Week 6. In two games with Zach Wilson, Garrett Wilson has struggled with his Fantasy production, scoring 11 PPR points over that span. 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. Jacoby Brissett, Browns (vs. NE). He's tempting given the matchup, but the usage makes him a total flier relative to Melvin Gordon and Latavius Murray. Pro Football Network, LLC. Christian Kirk, Jaguars ($7,000). The Detroit Lions, Houston Texans, Las Vegas Raiders and Tennessee Titans will be out of action this week. Davis might not have the same explosion as he did against the Chiefs in last year's playoffs, but the Chiefs' secondary is primed to give up a big yardage game to him that includes at least one TD. If you have specific lineup questions, check out RotoBaller's industry-leading "Who To Start?" He's warmed up as a big-play threat the past two weeks, and the payoff comes against these awful corners. Davante Adams, Hunter Renfrow, Amon-Ra St. Brown, Josh Reynolds, Robert Woods, Brandin Cook and Nico Collins all have a week off. Have you ever done something dangerous, like playing him in fantasy this season or eating his sandwich? For more from Raju, check out his profile and follow him @FantasyContext. Michael Carter Start/Sit Week 14: Should You Start the Jets RB Against the Bills? Yeah, the ownership will be high, but it has to be done to save for other positions. Raju Byfield is a featured writer for FantasyPros. But Davis still has the second-most air yards per target in the NFL this season at nearly 27. Broncos (at LAC). George Pickens, Steelers (vs. TB). Harris should be viewed as a low-end flex option at best in Week 6. Its Week 13 in the NFL and fantasy football season, and fantasy managers are staring down some difficult lineup decisions. He is playing starters snaps with Randy Gregory sidelined and is proving to be an emerging star at the position. A struggling early round pick can be benched now. The Dolphins cannot handle the slot well, and his size can create additional issues. But whats worse is Edwards didnt even lead the way. Mike Evans is one of Brady's top targets, and he's maintained a high floor when on the field. It might sound strange to recommend starting a player posting the lowest yards per reception and yards per game of his last three seasons, but the matchup opportunity for Adam Thielen is that good. Get more of Vinnie Iyer's in-depth fantasy football advice for Week 6 by subscribing to the Locked On Fantasy Football podcast. Dexter Lawrence (DT/DE NYG) Not against this red-hot offense. 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. Sit 'Em: Marcus Mariota vs. San Francisco 49ers. Taysom Hill's usage with the Saints has been uneven this season, and the Bengals defense does present a problem. In Week 6, Garoppolo gets a solid matchup against the Atlanta Falcons. 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. All Falcons (vs. SF). It's a very Belichickian spot to succeed, much like against the Lions last week. Godwin posted modest stat lines in the past two games after being out for two outings with a hamstring injury. JK Dobbins, Ravens (at NYG). He missed the first meeting with the Jaguars in Week 2 due to a concussion, but Jacksonville has allowed five touchdowns to receivers this year and six guys to score at least 13 PPR points. Otherwise, you may want to look into a replacement with a higher floor and more long-term value altogether. Week 6's fantasy football start/sit decisions are highlighted by names such as Jaylen Waddle, James Robinson, and Michael Pittman Jr., among others. Kenneth Walker III, Saquon Barkley, DeeJay Dallas, Marvin grooved last week, but this Jones will come through while a little healthier here. The Colts gave up some numbers to the Broncos' committee, and these two should work well together in a familiar recent matchup. Rashod Bateman (foot) missed practice Wednesday, and that could be a sign he's out again in Week 6. With volume like that in this offense, with Patrick Mahomes as his QB, it should be leading to big fantasy production. 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. Pierce has improved his production in each of the past three games, and he heads into Week 6 against the Jaguars with consecutive outings of at least 12 PPR points. Kenneth Walker, Seahawks ($5,400). Moore, Panthers (at LAR). From our Start/Sit Assistant which provides your optimal lineup based on accurate consensus projections to our Waiver Wire Assistant, which allows you to quickly see which available players will improve your team and how much weve got you covered this fantasy football season. Lockett had a bad Week 1 and since then has scored over 13 fantasy points every week and over 16 in three of those. tool below and compare up to four players across all positions. 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. Keep the Penn State product benched despite facing a Rams team allowing the third most fantasy points to the position. Now is the perfect time to see if he is available on the waiver wireand he should be. To make We would rather be thrown under the bus by our coach. The matchup is a neutral one on paper, so this play is more about his recent form than the opponent itself. Belichick's crew is on an absolute heater, and there's no reason to think it will go cold vs. Jacoby Brissett. D.J. 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. Things will improve for Johnson as Pickett gets more comfortable under center, so there's a good buy-low opportunity for him. Fortunately, Sporting News NFL writer Vinnie Iyer is here to help with his Week 6 fantasy lineup advice and DFS tips. He has topped 90 yards in three of his last four games and finally found the end zone, scoring twice in Week 5. At least we hope. "The production hasn't been there because we haven't given him the opportunities to have the production. Lets dig in. Pickens' day could have been even better as he made another remarkable catch that was ruled out of bounds and not challenged (his hand was down!). Week 6 Start Em or Sit Em: Wide Receivers These wide receivers should be left on your bench in Week 6. It's nice to see him put up reliable numbers, but we all know there is much more upside in Godwin and it's going to burst out very soon. Davis did his best Randy Moss impression on Sunday, when he caught three passes for 171 yards and two touchdowns. Bears (vs. WAS). Sit 'Em: Michael Thomas vs. Cincinnati Bengals. He walks into the feature role with Rashaad Penny (leg) down, and he will show why Seattle used a second-round pick on him. Smith has three games with at least seven targets, and those are his three outings with 15-plus PPR points. section: | slug: fantasy-football-week-6-start-em-sit-em-wide-receivers-christian-kirk-gets-back-in-gear | sport: football | route: article_single_fantasy | Eno Benjamin, Cardinals (at SEA). Not against Herbert on the road in prime time. Ezekiel Elliott, Cowboys (at PHI). It's super frustrating for fantasy managers. Kirk Cousins just continues to be that fringe 12-team 1QB starting option that fantasy Yetur Gross-Matos (DE CAR) That all changes next week when those pesky bye weeks start factoring in. While Garoppolo likely still doesnt have a 25-point ceiling in this matchup, penciling in 15 points feels like a solid option. Not against Patrick Mahomes on the road in prime time. Plug him in as a DT1/DE2 option for a plus Week 6 matchup against Lamar Jackson and Winks former team in the Ravens. It hasn't always been easy for Matt Ryan and Andrew Luck in 2018, but Jamey Eisenberg likes their chances in Week 6. It's Revenge Game time for Marshawn Lynch, who has a great chance at a big game against his former team in Week 6, Jamey Eisenberg says. 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. 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. Kenneth Walker, Seahawks (vs. ARI). He has 15 targets over that span for 12 catches and 161 yards. 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. Baron Browning (DE/LB DEN) 2022 Week 6 Start Em Sit Em Redraft October 14, 2022 Welcome into Week 6 of the 2022 season, and the latest in our Start Em Sit Em series. Managers should expect a mostly clean game from Cousins, who is one of the better streaming options for Week 6. The Washington Commanders have put the ball in Carson Wentz's hands a lot this season. 4 in Fantasy points allowed to opposing receivers, with six scoring at least 17 PPR points this year. Not against this good rushing offense on the road. Brevity is key here. It's a sad state of affairs when you can't even trust him against a team that just fired its coach and defensive coordinator. But what about when your favorite team wins, your fantasy teams do well and your baseball team wins to advance to the next playoff round. Keep him benched where depth allows. 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. We have answers. Stone, noted for his versatility when coming into the league, can become an instant IDP force, especially if they deploy him like they did Williams, the DB4 overall, despite missing half of Week 5. Against Indianapolis in Week 2, Kirk had six catches for 78 yards and two touchdowns on six targets. O/U 45, GB -7 We are now at the final week of the regular season when every decision you make could decide your fantasy season. Quarterback Matt Ryan found him eight times on nine targets for 81 yards. NFL footage NFL Productions LLC. After a hot start to the season, James Robinson has quickly cooled off as the young Jaguars have hit a wall. Fantasy Football Start em Sit em Week 14. Miami ranks as a bottom-five pass offense in yards allowed and pass defense EPA. Aaron Rodgers, Packers (vs. NYJ). Even if the 29-year-old can go, though, managers would be wise to consider other options at receiver this week. WEEK 6 STANDARD RANKINGS:QBs | RBs | WRs | TEs | D/STs | Kickers. 3 Fantasy receiver this week in most leagues, but I wouldn't be shocked if this is his breakout performance. In every other 2022 game, Pitts has caught two or fewer balls for 25 or fewer yards. Pickens was the Steelers' leading receiver with six catches for 83 yards in Week 5. All Jets (at GB). Weve dug through the latest roster percentages to identify fantasy football players who you must either start or sit. Keep him benched if you are required to start fewer than three DLs weekly. Allen Robinson, Rams (vs. Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah (LB CLE) Below you find a look at each key position and a quality start, sit and potential sleeper for each. None of the Ravens running backs played even half the snaps in Week 13. 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. Michael Pittman Jr., WR, Indianapolis Colts. 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. With Wilson struggling, he should see even more opportunities against a Chargers run defense that is, frankly, one of the worst in the NFL. Bengals (at NO). He also logged a rushing touchdown. Saturday WR Injury Report Week 14: Diontae Johnson, Amari Cooper, DK Metcalf, and More, Saturday RB Injury Report Week 14: Saquon Barkley, Leonard Fournette, Kenneth Walker III, and More. He practiced on a limited basis Wednesday, but Zac Taylor indicated that Boyd will get more chances, no matter what happens with Higgins in Week 6 at New Orleans. David Njoku, Browns (vs. NE). Tony Pollard, Cowboys (at PHI). Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady may finally be starting to show his age (45) a bit, but he's still capable of carving up a bad defenseand that's exactly what the Steelers have this season. Tyler Conklin, Jets (at GB). Kareem Hunt, Browns (vs. NE). Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris looked to be a perennial Pro Bowler as a rookie in 2021. NFL footage NFL Productions LLC. Boyd can be used as a No. But whats worse is Edwards didnt even lead the way. He finished with just over 12 fantasy points, good enough to keep him in WR3 territory for the week. For this week only, there will be no kickers section. The uncertainty has extended into fantasy football too, where even some of the biggest stars have struggled at times. 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. Week 6 Fantasy Football Start em, Sit em. He is still in the DL2 conversation but should no longer be tapped as a DL1 option. Our start 'em or sit 'em fantasy football expert examines quarterbacks, tight ends, and defense/special teams (DSTs). Sit Em. Week 6's fantasy football start/sit decisions are highlighted by names such as Jaylen Waddle, James Robinson, and Michael Pittman Jr., among others. Follow Michael Florio on Twitter @MichaelFFlorio. Those who are prepared by looking ahead will increase their probability of winning compared I hope you have enjoyed the start of the season, because things are about to get more challenging. There could be a squeaky wheel game coming for Boyd this week, which would be boosted if Tee Higgins (ankle) can't play. Don't chase the touchdowns from the Dolphins victory because the game script and chances won't be the same. Jamey Eisenberg gives his start and sit calls for the week. StartingPatrick Mahomes. This is a wait-and-see situation as Jones could easily just supplant Phillips instead due to his versatility, but JOK, who has hovered around the 75 percent snap mark for much of the season, can not afford to lose playing time if he is to maintain his tenuous LB2 value. Expect Denver to lean heavily on the ground game against the Los Angeles Chargers. The 29-year-old has thrown a whopping 210 passes in just five weeks. Will Dissly, Seahawks (at ARI). He's not going anywhere as a key part of their rushing attack. AJ Dillon, Packers (vs. NYJ). Arizona is trying to put the ball in Moore's hands, which is great, and that should continue in Week 6 at Seattle with James Conner (ribs) and Darrel Williams (knee) banged up. While the Bucs haven't clamped down on opposing ground games (4.4 yards per carry allowed), they've been decent and have surrendered only three rushing touchdowns and 83 points on the season. Considering Jeudys favorable matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 6, hes a sharp start candidate. Moore should be considered a high-end No. Its time to bench Jaylen Waddle until its Tua Time once again. The Cincinnati kid is legit No. He has topped 50 scrimmage yards only twice this season and is still searching for his first 100-yard game. 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. Stone saw 56 percent of the snaps and should be closer to 90 percent this week. 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 Allen Lazard, Packers (vs. NYJ). Mike Boone, Broncos (at LAC). 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. Start him this week! Michael Carter, Jets (at GB). It hasn't been a Fields of dreams yet, but if you stick with him, he will come through with some fantasy relevance in Chicago's new offense. This week we are going to need to consider bye weeks when setting lineups. No, that was Kenyan Drake. Enjoy the cheapest starting price of the season for another elevated feature back in a great spot. None of the Ravens running backs played even half the snaps in Week 13. And the Rams are No. The noted run-stopper and unusual tackle provider for a defensive tackle eligible player now has three sacks in his last two games, catapulting him into the DL2 conversation for Week 6. In two games prior to that, he had eight targets in each outing against Tampa Bay and New England, and Doubs scored at least 13 PPR points in each contest. Evan Engram, Jaguars (at IND). Thielen has been productive when given the workload. Start Em Sit Em Week 14 Welcome to the last week of regular season fantasy football. Start em Baron Browning (DE/LB DEN) Baron Browning went off in Week 5, racking up two solos, three assists, 1.5 sacks, two tackles for loss, and six QB hits. Hayden Hurst, Bengals (at NO). Start Ngakoue as a borderline DL2 option for Week 6. The Rams held Patrick Mahomes in check, and this could be a bit of a grind. When your fantasy teams do well and your real-life team pulls off the win. Looking ahead to this weekend, we 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. 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. 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. NFL Fantasy 2022 Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Week 6: Wide receivers Start Em Sit Em NFL Fantasy 2022 Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Week 6: Wide receivers Published: Oct 12, 2022 at He is playing starters snaps with, PFF with a 50 percent pressure rate and 60 percent win rate. Copyright 2019-2022. Start 'Em & Sit 'Em has helped fantasy managers for years make those pressing lineup decisions. 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. Ertz has a tremendous PPR floor, having caught at least six passes in each of his last four games. This column will The hope was that Kyle Hamilton would jump into a starters role with Marcus Williams sidelined with a dislocated wrist, but instead, it looks like it will be Geno Stone that gets the tap. You can run on the Vikings, and the Dolphins will lean on him heavily again with the QB injuries and Chase Edmonds phased out. And you know what is a good decision? Not against Joe Burrow with cleaned-up scheme. He's easily droppable at this point. But you know what's even better? Against the Seahawks in Week 3, he caught five passes for 87 yards. You won't want to miss a moment of the 2022 season! It is our objective to find you the wide receivers you'll want to move in and out of your lineups based on matchups every week. 2 in terms of key looks. I honestly cannot believe we are already at the end of the season as I clearly Sit 'Em: Michael Thomas vs. Cincinnati Bengals New Orleans Saints wideout Michael Thomas has missed the last two games with a toe injury, so managers should already This past week, he threw for 359 yards, two touchdowns and an interception. 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. Tight ends Ricky Seals-Jones of Washington and Jared Cook of the Los Angeles Chargers both have top-five matchups for their position in Week 6. This secondary lacks household names in it, but theyve performed well behind a solid pass rush. Bye weeks are going to ramp up in Week 6, rendering players in Detroit, Houston, Las Pierce is a solid starting Fantasy option in three-receiver leagues this week. Use discount code SPORTING. Every day, get free NFL updates sent straight to your inbox! Taysom Hill, Saints (vs. CIN). Check out the latest in the Start 'Em, Sit 'Em for your 2022 NFL fantasy football league. 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. Godwin played just 49 percent of the snaps with six targets in Week 5. New Orleans may also be without quarterback Jameis Winston (back, ankle) for a third consecutive week. Start em | Kirk Cousins, QB | MIN @ MIA. Moore is only a No. 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. 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. To make things even harder for fantasy players, the NFL schedule makers decided to put 6 teams on bye, in what is likely the most crucial week for fantasy players around the world. The 29-year-old logged 103 scrimmage yards and three receptions in Week 5. Simmons should continue to have heavy usage while, Those looking for safety help for Week 6 should look no further than Geno Stone. Start 'Em: Mike Evans at Pittsburgh Steelers. Chark, Kenny Golladay, Wan'Dale Robinson and Nelson Agholor are among those dealing with injuries. He was blanked against Jacksonville back in Week 2. 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. Ngakoue has two sacks in two contests against his former team, but both came as a member of the Ravens defensive front. Sure, the Colts rank fourth in run defense EPA, but theyre middle of the pack in allowing backs to rack up fantasy points. O/U 54, LAC -5 You have lineup questions. Everything points toward Thielen being a great Flex option, and he could reward us with a terrific return if he scores a touchdown. But in Week 6 against Tampa Bay, you might consider other options. Gerald Everett, Chargers (vs. DEN). Mike Evans, Buccaneers ($7,700). The talent is there but the volume isn't. Given who his QB is and the fact that the Bills offense not only passes at a high rate, but specifically to their receivers, Davis always brings one of the higher ceilings in the game, meaning he should remain in your starting lineups. Barring a touchdown making up for his yardage and receptions dips, Pittman is sliding in our receiver rankings until we start to see more life from the unit. Pittsburgh has surrendered 128 points, more than 2,000 scrimmage yards and an average of 7.1 yards per pass attempt in 2022. It might as well start against an awful Commanders defense at home. He has too much upside to drop, so keep Hamilton benched where roster sizes allow. Moore, Panthers ($5,100). Kyle Dugger is a big-time presence to contain him. You would think that puts Moore in play this week. The Philadelphia Eagles stand as the league's only undefeated team, while no team is winless after five weeks. Those looking for safety help for Week 6 should look no further than Geno Stone. The 49ers' cornerbacks are down Emmanuel Moseley (knee), and Marcus Mariota should be throwing a ton based on game script. Lets dig in. 5-7-0. Pickens is a special athlete, who has flashed future WR1 potential. Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins isn't exactly Mr. Dexter went off in Week 5, tallying four solos, one assist, one sack, and one tackle for loss. O/U 45.5, Injury report: Barkley, Metcalf, Lawrence questionable, Week 14 Fantasy football rankings, picks, lineups. 6-keys: media/fantasynews/nfl/reg/free/stories. Browns (vs. NE). Keep him benched where depth allows. It didnt take long for Miamis WR market share to burst once Tua Tagovailoa suffered his disturbing concussion against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 4. Fantasy Football Start em Sit em Week 6. It hasn't always been easy for Matt Ryan and Andrew Luck in 2018, but Jamey Eisenberg likes their chances in Week 6. If he does take advantage of this matchup and has a big game, try to trade him while his value is up. The Vikings have a decent pass defense but not a bad enough one to be overly enthusiastic. 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. 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. 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! They might add a fifth person to the committee replacing Cordarrelle Patterson (knee) this week. This marked the rookie's second straight game with at least 80 yards. 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. 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. 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 wideout behind Marquise Brown to produce here, and Moore needs to cash while DeAndre Hopkins sits out one last game. Jimmy Garoppolo, 49ers (at ATL). It's a great feeling when your fantasy teams do well. Week 6 of the Kenny Pickett, Steelers (vs. TB). The Giants have allowed six receivers to score at least 12 PPR points this season, and Duvernay should be considered a high-end No. In what could be a shootout against a surprisingly potent Geno Smith-led offense, managers should expect Ertz to shine. Hunter Henry, Patriots (at CLE). He topped 1,600 scrimmage yards, scored 10 touchdowns and was named to the Pro Bowl. 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. He has too much upside to drop, so keep Hamilton benched where roster sizes allow. Walker might be better for Moore than Baker Mayfield (ankle), and let's face it, can anything be worse? But I want to include the streaming options that you can elevate from your bench or even from the waiver wire. Moore is coming off a week with a season-high in yards (59) and faces the team that has allowed the fourth-most fantasy PPG to receivers (42.42). Geno Smith, Seahawks (vs. ARI). He's combined for just 10 PPR points in the past two weeks, and he had a season-low three targets for one catch and 11 yards against Houston. Start 'Em: Melvin Gordon III at Los Angeles Chargers. 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. The week after was in the rain in Baltimore, and it clearly impacted Davis, who had a couple drops. 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 | It's tough to trust him as anything more than a No. Well, sadly, I wouldn't know what that last one is like because I am a sad Mets fan who only knows disappointment. 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. It's certainly a bold strategy of Arthur Smith to willingly take his best players off the field, but he is going with it. Keep it short. , the best ever since the site started tracking. See above, again. 3 PPR receiver in this matchup if Bateman sits. You don't currently have any notifications. Raheem Mostert, Dolphins ($5,700). The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. His worst outing of the season was a three-catch, 61-yard performance in Week 2. Curtis Samuel, Commanders (at CHI). Patriots (at CLE). CAR). Trevor Lawrence, Jaguars (at IND). This should be a smash week for Godwin and Mike Evans against this secondary. He faces a tough matchup against the Indianapolis Colts this week, but its not as intimidating as it seems. He will come through with P.J. While the Atlanta Falcons signal-caller hasn't produced prolific passing numbers, he does provide some scrambling ability. Week 6 fantasy football start em or sit em Breaking down Week 6s key NFL games to see which players you need to start in fantasy, and which ones you might want to sit out. Sit Em | Tyler Lockett, Seattle Seahawks (@ PIT) New year, same Tyler Lockett. At least we hope. Were also looking at players owned in a majority of leagues. 3 Fantasy receiver in all leagues despite his down game in Week 5 against the Giants in London. Gabe Davis, Bills ($6,900). He's hard to trust when not scoring and Jerick McKinnon and Isaiah Pacheco are cutting into the key touches and the matchup is terrible this week. The Chargers havent been able to maximize their talented defense despite the brilliant additions of Khalil Mack and J.C. Jackson. 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. He's quickly become a lame-duck back with Tony Pollard's explosive arrow keep pointing up. He's worth a shot against an atrocious Bears' run defense, and he should be called on more often to take the ball out of Carson Wentz's hand. Outside of injuries, your starting lineup has been whole for your matchups. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts, on the other hand, hasn't been as heavily utilized this season. Already just one sack off of his career high, Dexter looks to have taken his fantasy game to the next level under Wink Martindale. 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. It was certainly a step back after the big usage he saw in Week 4. For the first three weeks of the season we watched Greg Dortch post quality production for the Cardinals while Moore was sidelined with a hamstring injury. Kenneth Walker, Seahawks ($6,500). Jamey Eisenberg gives his start and sit calls for the week. Quarterback Matt Ryan was supposed to feast working off an elite rushing game with Jonathan Taylor leading the way, but the team continues to face setbacks. He has thrown just This isnt so much of a Pittman issue as it is a functionality of an offense suffering from bad blocking. You should lower expectations for Waddle this week, and I would only use him as a No. 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 have answers. I wouldnt go so far as to say hes unplayable regardless of your roster, but hes a candidate to disappoint once again. Oct 16, 2022 Original: Oct 12, 2022 Start Em, Sit 'Em is the ultimate look at the best and worst matchups based on a PPR scoring system in fantasy football. Start 'Em & Sit 'Em has helped fantasy managers for years make those pressing lineup decisions. Hopefully, your carefully curated roster is in good shape after the devastating slew of injuries that have affected the NFL. Our three start options are currently being started in around 40% or less in leagues, whereas our two sit players are at around 80% or higher. It's becoming tougher and tougher to trust Smith, Mariota and the Falcons to get the ball to their best playmakers. While Thomas had a solid floor in his first three games of the season (at least 5 receptions per game, 3 TDs), there's just too much working against him in this matchup to justify a start. All Lazard does is score TDs with Aaron Rodgers and a little more. 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. I'm still fine with Courtland Sutton as a high-end No. Beyond worrying about mounting injury attrition, D'Andre Swift, Jamaal Williams, Amon-Ra St. Brown, T.J. Hockenson, Derek Carr, Josh Jacobs, Davante Adams, Darren Waller, Dameon Pierce, Brandin Cooks, and Derrick Henry not playing means the player pool is becoming smaller this week. This is not the week to toss Mariota into the starting lineup, though. Hes been quiet over the last two weeks, finishing with eight receptions for 90 yards. He's attached to Nick Chubb and will keep siphoning off RB2 production against the Patriots. Matthew Stafford, Rams (vs. Mike Evans, Buccaneers ($7,000). He is an upside WR3 who is in play this week. Kansas City has allowed 38.7 fantasy PPG to receivers this season, the seventh-most in the NFL. Some of the sits may surprise you! That brings us to the fantasy football Week 12 That was bad news for Waddle in Week 5 at the Jets with Thompson playing the majority of the game, as Waddle had three catches for 23 yards on three targets. And heading into Week 6, we have some strong recommendations as start and sit options that we never expected when the season began. With Javonte Williams (ACL) on injured reserve, that should mean a large dose of Melvin Gordon III. Check out the latest in the Start 'Em, Sit 'Em for your 2022 NFL fantasy football league. Deebo Samuel, 49ers ($7,600). He has a good history in this matchup, and it's clear he's more exciting of a play than Ezekiel Elliott. Suffice it to say that Browning should be started universally until Gregory returns. O/U 45.5, MIN -3.5 Copyright 2022 Sporting News Holdings Limited. 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. Waddles produced only 62 yards and zero scores in that time frame. Its a middling pass defense harmed by losing Joey Bosa for a few weeks. 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. There's a solid floor here and plenty of upside. Cowboys (at PHI). The fantasy landscape will grow even murkier in Week 6, as managers get their first taste of bye weeks. This week, he will also benefit from an enticing matchup against the Miami Dolphins, which has not fared well against the pass this season, ranking 31st in yards per attempt allowed (as of Monday night) and notching just one interception for the season. Taylor even missed Week 5 with a knee injury but is expected back for Week 6. In Week 3 against Miami in extreme heat, Davis was getting IV's on the sideline. 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. Back to Thursday night: There were some positives for fantasy managers on both sides of the ball; Justin Fields rushed for 88 yards; Brian Robinson got his first career start; Roquan Smith tallied nine solos and a sack; while the Commanders hosted a sack party, getting to Justin Fields five times. Hamilton played just 22 percent of the snaps in Week 5, his lowest mark of the season. Follow Michael Florio on Twitter @MichaelFFlorio. Tom Brady, Buccaneers (at PIT). Pro Football Network strives to passionately deliver purposeful, captivating, and exceptional football content. Sleeper: Taysom Hill vs. Cincinnati Bengals. All the answers you're looking for about your lineup questions. That's because four teams will be out of action with the first bye weeks of the 2022 NFL You can't play him until Dak Prescott (thumb) is back. It was not all positive with Simmons, though, as despite playing more traditional off-ball linebacker, Simmons still spent 55 percent of his snaps in the slot while Ben Niemann manned the middle. Moore should feel free without Baker Mayfield (ankle) and Matt Rhule. But I guess what matters most to you is that my fantasy teams are performing well. For the first time this season, there will be four teams on bye. Get the latest injury news and updates on these RBs ahead of your Week 14 fantasy start 'em, sit 'em decisions. Stop forcing him into your lineup. Amari Cooper, Browns (vs. NE). View the original article to see embedded media. Don't get sneaky forcing a lame revenge game for him against Bill Belichick. The 31-year-old also happens to have a great matchup with the Seattle Seahawks. Jeudy is averaging the highest yards per catch (16.9) of his career and is near his average of 50.3 yards per game. Alec Pierce, Colts (vs. JAX). P.J. Burrow disappointed against the Ravens' sudden zone defense, but he should shred the Saints back in the Bayou given their recent coverage issues. There is simply not a safe enough floor or high enough ceiling to warrant starting right now. 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. Not against that running game. Offenses have had success throwing to their backs and converting scoring opportunities even if their yardage is low. 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. Fantasy Football Week 13 Sit 'Em: Quarterbacks Weaker starts Geno Smith, Seahawks (at LAR). Kirk should remain a solid No. They can keep roughing up Russ Wilson. He can get it done this time playing off Justin Jefferson and Adam Thielen. Well, he is having the last laugh as he is currently the WR8 on the season. 2 receiver in PPR, and he should continue to be the best weapon in the Patriots passing game heading into Week 6. It's not working with Zach Wilson, and the Packers contain TEs well. Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts | Stitcher | SoundCloud | iHeartRadio. Don't be tempted by Russ again on the road in yet another prime-time disappointment. Saints (vs. CIN). Injury is also a concern here, as the Florida product missed Week 5 with a hamstring injurythough head coach Arthur Smith said the injury isn't expected to keep him out "long-term," according to ESPN's Michael Rothstein. 3 Fantasy receiver even in a potential shootout with the Bills. 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