Need help with filling out your fantasy football seasonal lineups for Week 6 of the 2024 NFL seasons? The bye weeks are here for a second straight week, and with big-name players such as Travis Kelce, Justin Jefferson, Kyren Williams and Tyreek Hill all out of action, there a few more tricky to decisions to make.
Vinnie Iyer is here for you again, back with another version of the Decider, a unique blend of positional rankings and start ‘em, sit ‘em advice. Let's get into breaking down the best and worst plays in redraft based on matchups, usage, and other factors, plus some good price values to target in DFS.
Fantasy Football Week 6 Start 'Em: Quarterbacks
Regular starts
- Lamar Jackson, Baltimore Ravens (vs. WAS)
- Jayden Daniels, Washington Commanders (at BAL)
- Jordan Love, Green Bay Packers (vs. ARI)
- Kyler Murray, Arizona Cardinals (at GB)
- Joe Burrow, Cincinnati Bengals (at NYG)
- Jalen Hurts, Philadelphia Eagles (vs. CLE)
- Dak Prescott, Dallas Cowboys (vs. DET)
- Josh Allen, Buffalo Bills (at NYJ)
Stronger starts
Justin Fields, Pittsburgh Steelers (at LV): It's back to Fields of dreams as his running goes to 100 yards along with a few TDs to be a total jackpot, baby!
Caleb Williams, Chicago Bears (vs. JAX): He's feeling it with the passing game finally clicking, and he can rip apart the Jaguars downfield in London.
Daniel Jones, New York Giants (vs. CIN): Jones is also feeling it with Brian Daboll calling the plays and should have volume opposite Burrow with Malik Nabers set to return.
Kirk Cousins, Atlanta Falcons (at CAR): He won't need to keep throwing or lead a fourth-quarter comeback here, but he can still compile early to put it away.
Brock Purdy, San Francisco 49ers (at SEA): The Seahawks have proven to be a mess vs. the run, but that play-action offshoot can lead to 250 and 2 on TNF.
Geno Smith, Seattle Seahawks (vs. SF): The 49ers' pass defense is in a funk, and Smith should be needing to once again pass at a high rate and supplement with some sneaky rushing yards.
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DFS pick
Dak Prescott, Dallas Cowboys (vs. DET, $6,700 on DraftKings, $8,000 on FanDuel): Prescott should be throwing a ton to keep up with the Lions' loaded offense against a defense that stops the run but is very vulnerable downfield everywhere against the pass. Prescott's gritty two-TD effort in Pittsburgh is inspiring for this big game back at home.
Fantasy Football Week 6 Sit 'Em: Quarterbacks
Weaker starts
Jared Goff, Detroit Lions (at DAL): Goff was efficient but still had low volume vs. the Seahawks and goes back to leaning a ton on the running game in a tough passing game matchup vs. the Cowboys.
Baker Mayfield, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (at NO): The Saints might be offering little resistance with a struggling offense featuring a hurting QB, and they are a tough downfield pass defense to boot.
C.J. Stroud, Houston Texans (at NE): The numbers have made him a clear QB2 this season, and with limited volume on the road without Nico Collins, that won't change.
Aaron Rodgers, New York Jets (vs. BUF): Robert Saleh is gone, but Nathaniel Hackett isn't, and they really need to run a ton to beat the Bills.
Trevor Lawrence, Jacksonville Jaguars (vs. CHI): He goes back to cooling off against a brutal pass defense that's much easier on the run.
Andy Dalton, Carolina Panthers (vs. ATL): He was too close to a real benching to feel comfortable about this as a stream at home.
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Fantasy Football Week 6 Start 'Em: Running backs
Regular starts
- Derrick Henry, Baltimore Ravens (at WAS)
- Jordan Mason, San Francisco 49ers (at SEA)
- Breece Hall, New York Jets (vs. BUF)
- Bijan Robinson, Atlanta Falcons (at CAR)
- Alvin Kamara, New Orleans Saints (at TB)
- Jahmyr Gibbs, Detroit Lions (at DAL)
- David Montgomery, Detroit Lions (at DAL)
- Josh Jacobs, Green Bay Packers (vs. ARI)
- James Conner, Arizona Cardinals (at GB)
- Saquon Barkley, Philadelphia Eagles (vs. CLE)
- Jonathan Taylor, Indianapolis Colts (if he plays, at TEN)
- Kenneth Walker III, Seahawks (vs. SF)
- D'Andre Swift, Chicago Bears (vs. JAX)
- Chuba Hubbard, Carolina Panthers (vs. ATL)
- James Cook, Buffalo Bills (at NYJ)
- Brian Robinson Jr., Washington Commanders (at BAL)
- Tank Bigsby, Jacksonville Jaguars (vs. CHI)
- Tony Pollard, Tennessee Titans (vs. IND)
- Tyrone Tracy Jr., New York Giants (vs. CIN)
Stronger starts
Rhamondre Stevenson, New England Patriots (vs. HOU): He still looks strong overall and actually might be helped by Drake Maye providing an offensive spark and more mobility.
J.K. Dobbins, Los Angeles Chargers (at DEN): The Broncos are giving up a ton of chunk runs, and the Chargers will be relentless in powering through with him.
Braelon Allen, New York Jets (vs. BUF): This should be a massive get-well Monday night for Allen against a Bills horrible run defense, also allowing the most receiving yards to the position.
Chase Brown, Cincinnati Bengals (at NYG): The team should play it safe with the ankle of Zack Moss and not hesitate to give Brown plenty of high-leverage work.
Bucky Irving, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (at NO): The positive game script means going with the best runner they have.
Jerome Ford, Cleveland Browns (at PHI): Ford has one more chance to lead the backfield and can take advantage with his passing game work in a negative game script.
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DFS Picks
Bijan Robinson, Atlanta Falcons (at CAR, $6,600 on DraftKings, $8,500 on FanDuel): Robinson should finally deliver in a positive game script, cleaning up well for a big lead put up by Cousins on the road on a still terrible Panthers defense.
Tony Pollard, Titans (vs. IND, $6,000 on DraftKings, $7,000 on FanDuel): The Titans' offense was on to something by pivoting back to run-heavier before the bye with Brian Callahan and Nick Holtz, and they should feed Pollard and Tyjae Spears plenty again.
Fantasy Football Week 6 Sit 'Em: Running backs
Weaker starts
Travis Etienne Jr., Jacksonville Jaguars (vs. CHI): We can't believe the coaches again after Bigsby was a big reason for the first win and the better big-play runner to burn the Bears in London.
Rachaad White, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (at NO): He won't be needed much as a checkdown guy in a positive game script, so no.
Najee Harris, Pittsburgh Steelers (at LV): You can't trust him anymore, even in a good spot with Fields being their best runner without Jaylen Warren.
Javonte Williams, Denver Broncos (vs. LAC): You can go back to parking him on the bench in a much tougher spot.
Rico Dowdle, Dallas Cowboys (vs. DET): Don't doubt Dowdle disappointing vs. Detroit's daunting run defense.
Austin Ekeler, Washington Commanders (at BAL): This matchup makes it difficult to extend beyond Robinson, especially with Jeremy McNichols now in the mix.
Fantasy Football Week 6 Start 'Em: Wide receivers
Regular starts
- CeeDee Lamb, Dallas Cowboys (vs. DET)
- Ja'Marr Chase, Cincinnati Bengals (at NYG)
- Amon-Ra St. Brown, Detroit Lions (at DAL)
- Malik Nabers, New York Giants (vs. CIN)
- Jayden Reed, Green Bay Packers (vs. ARI)
- D.J. Moore, Chicago Bears (vs. JAX)
- A.J. Brown, Philadelphia Eagles (vs. CLE)
- Terry McLaurin, Washington Commanders (at BAL)
- Zay Flowers, Baltimore Ravens (vs. WAS)
- Drake London, Atlanta Falcons (at CAR)
- Marvin Harrison Jr., Arizona Cardinals (at GB)
- DK Metcalf, Seattle Seahawks (vs. SF)
- Chris Godwin, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (at NO)
- Brandon Aiyuk, San Francisco 49ers (at SEA)
- DeVonta Smith, Philadelphia Eagles (vs. CLE)
- Stefon Diggs, Houston Texans (at NE)
- Tee Higgins, Cincinnati Bengals (at NYG)
- Amari Cooper, Cleveland Browns (at PHI)
- Mike Evans, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (at NO)
- Chris Olave, New Orleans Saints (vs. TB)
- George Pickens, Pittsburgh Steelers (at LV)
- Garrett Wilson, New York Jets (vs. BUF)
- Darnell Mooney, Atlanta Falcons (at CAR)
Stronger starts
Deebo Samuel, San Francisco 49ers (at SEA): Don't get frustrated with the ball not coming to him as much because he should be busier as a runner and pass-catcher in this matchup.
Diontae Johnson, Carolina Panthers (vs. ATL): Johnson missed a lot of chances vs. the Bears and comes back home for rebound game.
Calvin Ridley, Tennessee Titans (vs IND): They will scheme him open better than DeAndre Hopkins after the bye in a good enough spot.
Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Seattle Seahawks (vs. SF): JSN keeps finding a way to get it done in this high-volume passing.
Jalen Tolbert, Dallas Cowboys (vs. DET): He's locked in as the No. 2 with no Brandin Cooks and should keep on cooking vs. the Lions' secondary.
Rome Odunze, Chicago Bears (vs. JAX): Odunze is still getting good targets, and he will make a big scoring play on the Jaguars' secondary in London.
Wan'Dale Robinson, New York Giants (vs. CIN): He keeps getting involved well with a good shot at scoring again on the Bengals.
Dontayvion Wicks, Green Bay Packers (vs. ARI): He gets over the drops at home to take advantage of a terrific spot.
Christian Kirk, Jacksonville Jaguars (vs. CHI): The Bears are more vulnerable on inside coverage than outside.
DFS picks
Terry McLaurin, Washington Commanders (at BAL, $6,400 on DraftKings, $6,800 on FanDuel): Scary Terry can take advantage of a Ravens' secondary that's giving up a lot of big plays downfield to speedy receivers, and Daniels will connect well with him deep.
Zay Flowers, Baltimore Ravens (vs. WAS, $6,500 on DraftKings, $7,200 on FanDuel): Flowers was in full bloom with the passing game coming alive against the Bengals in a high-scoring affair, and he steps into another smash spot.
Chris Olave, New Orleans Saints (at TB, $6,600 on DraftKings, $7,100 on FanDuel): This is a bit contrarian, but with the QB change, Olave could see a huge target volume as a security blanket with the deep ball not being in play as much.
Fantasy Football Week 6 Sit 'Em: Wide receivers
Weaker starts
Michael Pittman Jr., Indianapolis Colts (at TEN): He scored last week but did little else, and the Titans' secondary is sneaky tough.
Brian Thomas Jr., Jacksonville Jaguars (vs. CHI): The Bears' secondary can legit slow him down with the pass rush rushing Lawrence.
Jameson Williams, Detroit Lions (at DAL): The Cowboys' coverage has been effective in containing big plays.
Tank Dell, Houston Texans (at NE): In theory, there should be more of him with no Collins, but something feels a little off between him and Stroud.
Jauan Jennings, San Francisco 49ers (at SEA): He's a great role player, but this matchup will work better for the big three in the passing game.
Rashid Shaheed, New Orleans Saints (vs. TB): He's doomed downfield for a bit without the Derek Carr chemistry.
Courtland Sutton, Denver Broncos (vs. LAC): Bo Nix is headed for.rough day at home.
Ladd McConkey, Los Angeles Chargers (at DEN): He will be taken out with the rest of their limited young wideouts.
Keenan Allen, Chicago Bears (vs. JAX): He is being faded late in his career as a key target, healthy or not.
Fantasy Football Week 6 Start 'Em: Tight ends
Must starts
- Trey McBride, Arizona Cardinals (at GB)
- George Kittle, San Francisco 49ers (at SEA)
- Sam LaPorta, Detroit Lions (vs. DAL)
- Kyle Pitts, Atlanta Falcons (at CAR)
- Brock Bowers, Las Vegas Raiders (vs. PIT)
- Tucker Kraft, Green Bay Packers (vs. ARI)
- Evan Engram, Jacksonville Jaguars (if he plays, vs. IND)
- Jake Ferguson, Dallas Cowboys (vs. DET)
Stronger starts
Pat Freiermuth, Pittsburgh Steelers (at LV): Freiermuth has been more the centerpiece of the intermediate passing game with TDs in consecutive weeks, and the Raiders are another fine spot.
Cole Kmet, Chicago Bears (vs. JAX): He's right there in the offense with Moore and Swift for Williams, and they will scheme him open well in London.
Dalton Kincaid, Buffalo Bills (at NYJ): Kincaid has it a little tougher, but it will be easier to get him open than their wide receivers.
Cade Otton, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (at NO): Otton is overdue for a touchdown and will find the end zone playing off an improved running game.
Dalton Schultz, Houston Texans (at NE): This seems like a stretch now to even think about him, but the absence of Collins says they will pivot back to him more.
Hunter Henry, New England Patriots (vs. HOU): With Maye in there, the rookie should go to him immediately as a key security blanket in a manageable home matchup.
DFS pick
Kyle Pitts, Atlanta Falcons (at CAR, $4,400 on DraftKings, $5,900 on FanDuel): Pitts silenced critics with his big game and revved up connection with Cousins, and the Panthers don't really have anyone who can cover him with the linebacker issues.
Fantasy Football Week 6 Sit 'Em: Tight ends
Weaker starts
Dallas Goedert, Philadelphia Eagles (vs. CLE): With Brown and Smith back and Denzel Ward hurting, the Eagles will make the wide receivers a priority with Hurts.
Tyler Conklin, New York Jets (vs. BUF): He goes back to being quiet as the backs should be the better forces in the passing game.
Isaiah Likely, Baltimore Ravens (vs. WAS): He's become boom or bust.
Mark Andrews, Baltimore Ravens (vs. WAS): He's become bust or bust.
Zach Ertz, Washington Commanders (at BAL): There are just too many mouths to feed to think he can do enough in his fine matchup.
David Njoku, Cleveland Browns (at PHI): This situation with Deshaun Watson says no.
Fantasy Football Week 6 Start 'Em: Defense/special teams
Stronger starts
- Pittsburgh Steelers (at LV)
- Houston Texans (at NE)
- Los Angeles Chargers (at DEN)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (at NO)
- Philadelphia Eagles (vs. CLE)
- Chicago Bears (vs. JAX)
New York Jets (vs. BUF): They should come out angry at home on Monday night minus Robert Saleh and look for some key turnovers from Allen.
Green Bay Packers (vs. ARI): Xavier McKinney alone might make them playable at home.
San Francisco 49ers (at SEA): They can get back on track a little with the defense being called out more last week.
Indianapolis Colts (at TEN): They need to be considered just because of the QB shakiness on the other side.
Atlanta Falcons (at CAR): See the thinking on the Colts.
Buffalo Bills (at NYJ): They will get run over, but there's a chance Can't Hackett wants Rodgers to throw too much in a tough passing game matchup.
DFS pick
Los Angeles Chargers (at DEN, $3,300 on DraftKings, $4,400 on FanDuel): The Chargers have had an extra week to figure out rookie Bo Nix with Jim Harbaugh and Jesse Minter, and its giddyap for big plays vs. the Broncos.
Fantasy Football Week 6 Sit 'Em: Defenses
Weaker starts
New England Patriots (vs. HOU): Stroud has been shaky, but the Texans clean it up on the road.
Seattle Seahawks (vs. SF): The 49ers have been more giving than expected, and there's the emotional home, prime-time bump, but they stink vs. the run.
Denver Broncos (vs. LAC): They also stink vs. the run, and the Chargers will be well aware of that unlike other teams (see Jets, Raiders).
Cincinnati Bengals (at NYG): They're so bad, and Jones has been very good of late.
Baltimore Ravens (vs. WAS): Not against that type of rookie.
Dallas Cowboys (vs. DET): Not against that running game.
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