October 11, 2025
Cincinnati Bengals tight end
Mike Gesicki had 17 catches in the first five games of the 2024 campaign. However, he has only eight this season. While most didn't expect the 30-year-old to be consistently productive, it's safe to say he's still fallen below expectations. In all fairness, the Bengals offense hasn't looked the best, so Gesicki,
Ja'Marr Chase,
Tee Higgins, and
Chase Brown have all struggled. With that in mind, Gesicki has some work to do before earning a place in any fantasy lineup for the Week 6 showdown with the Green Bay Packers and beyond, meaning managers can keep him benched or off the roster completely until he shows signs of life. Unfortunately, that isn't expected to happen anytime soon.
--Dennis ClausenSource: ESPN
October 11, 2025
Atlanta Falcons quarterback
Michael Penix Jr. is coming off a 313-yard, two-touchdown performance in Week 4, and although a Week 5 bye afforded him extra time to prepare for the team's Week 6 opponent, the Bills will present a challenge nevertheless. Buffalo has allowed the seventh fewest fantasy points per game to opposing QBs so far this season, and have limited teams to 154 passing yards per contest, which is second-fewest in the league. It also won't help that
Darnell Mooney (hamstring) has been ruled out for this one. On the bright side, this game features one of the highest expected point totals on the slate (49.5), and the Falcons could be playing from behind for much of the game, which could mean that the second-year quarterback will have to throw it more to keep pace. The 25-year-old will also have the home crowd at his back, and there will be no weather elements to contend with inside the dome in Atlanta, but in the end the lefty QB projects as a low-end QB2 this week.
--Jarod RuppSource: ESPN
October 11, 2025
Buffalo Bills running back
James Cook will face one of his toughest challenges of the season when he takes on Atlanta's sixth-ranked run defense on Monday night. The Falcons have excelled at controlling time of possession and limiting offensive opportunities, though they've allowed a 44.7% scoring rate on drives, leaving the door open for Cook to find the end zone. The third-year back is averaging 107.8 scrimmage yards and one touchdown per game, but he's coming off a sluggish performance against New England's opportunistic defense. While Cook's volume and role in Buffalo's high-powered offense keep him in RB1 territory, fantasy managers should temper expectations--his Week 6 success will likely hinge on finding pay dirt against a disciplined Falcons front.
--Shaun AlbinSource: BuffaloBills.com
October 11, 2025
Cincinnati Bengals running back
Samaje Perine had only 52 yards off nine carries in the first five games of the 2025 campaign, adding four receptions for eight yards. While most assumed
Chase Brown would lead the way out of the backfield this season, fantasy managers are still disappointed with Perine's lack of involvement and production. The 30-year-old logged 29 snaps in the Week 5 loss to the Detroit Lions, suggesting more involvement could be on the horizon for the Week 6 meeting with the Green Bay Packers. However, until Perine does something meaningful to benefit managers, it's best to leave him out of any fantasy lineup versus the Packers. That outlook likely won't change in the weeks ahead unless Brown goes down with an injury.
--Dennis ClausenSource: ESPN
October 11, 2025
Buffalo Bills quarterback
Josh Allen will face his toughest challenge of the season when the team heads to Atlanta to take on the league's top-ranked defense. The Falcons have been dominant, allowing just 244 total yards per game, including a league-low 135 passing yards. Monday night's clash features the NFL's two leaders in time of possession, with Buffalo averaging 34:09 and Atlanta close behind at 33:30, setting up a physical, clock-controlling battle. While the Falcons have padded their numbers against
Marcus Mariota and
J.J. McCarthy, they did hold
Baker Mayfield to just 159 passing yards in Week 1. Allen's dual-threat ability and offensive weapons should still allow him to produce, but expectations should be tempered--he's best viewed as a mid-tier QB1 in what could be a grind-it-out matchup.
--Shaun AlbinSource: BuffaloBills.com
October 11, 2025
Arizona Cardinals tight end
Trey McBride still sits atop the mountain at the position as the No. 1 option in the team's offense. He's still quarterback
Kyler Murray's (foot) favorite target, and even if backup
Jacoby Brissett gets the start, McBride plays a great security-blanket role. The Indianapolis Colts are ranked as the 10th-toughest defense against the position, allowing 11.66 fantasy points per game, but McBride has been matchup-proof for the past couple of seasons. It goes without saying that McBride is a set-it-and-forget-it type of play.
--Alex Fischbein - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
October 11, 2025
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver
Marvin Harrison Jr. has had his fair share of issues with drops so far this season, but he seems to be trending in a better direction over the last two weeks. He registered finishes of WR21 and WR14 in half-PPR formats against the Tennessee Titans and Seattle Seahawks. The coaches even talked about getting Harrison some more targets moving forward. On the flip side,
Kyler Murray (foot) is considered questionable, so Brissett may be under center. Usually, backup quarterbacks target their number-one receiver more often, so that could play into Harrison's favor. With that being said, he's currently projected as a low-end WR2 with a higher ceiling since the Indianapolis Colts are ranked 28th against opposing receiver groups, giving up 38.02 fantasy points per outing.
--Alex Fischbein - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
October 11, 2025
Arizona Cardinals running back
Michael Carter leap-frogged the rest of the depth chart when he was elevated from the practice squad last week. After
James Conner (ankle) and
Trey Benson (knee) both went down for extended periods of time, Carter saw 23 touches and 57.4% of the offensive snaps. Leaving
Emari Demercado and
Bam Knight to pick up the scraps. He seems to be in line for a similar workload, especially if
Kyler Murray (foot) can't play, but Week 6 presents a tough matchup. The Indianapolis Colts are ranked as the sixth-toughest unit against opposing backfields, allowing just 18.12 fantasy points per game. Carter seems to have a ceiling of a low-end RB2, which could be a decent flex play in deeper leagues.
--Alex Fischbein - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
October 11, 2025
Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn said the team will "take it into Monday" regarding the status of wide receiver
Deebo Samuel Sr. (heel) for the team's Week 6 matchup against the Chicago Bears on Monday Night Football, per Nicki Jhabvala of The Athletic. Samuel Sr. has been the team's most reliable pass-catcher so far this season with 30 catches for 300 yards and three touchdowns on 38 targets across five games. The 29-year-old has also recorded seven carries for 46 yards and a touchdown. Washington has already ruled out wideouts
Terry McLaurin (quad) and
Noah Brown (groin, knee) for Week 6, so the team could be extremely thin at wide receiver. Wideouts
Luke McCaffrey,
Jaylin Lane, and
Chris Moore would all be in line for an uptick in playing time in Week 6 if Samuel Sr. were to be sidelined.
--Will BradySource: The Athletic - Nicki Jhabvala
October 11, 2025
Arizona Cardinals quarterback
Jacoby Brissett has had a handful of solid games as a starter throughout his career. He's not going to do anything flashy or out of this world, but he's been able to manage the game for a few different teams when the starter has gone down.
Kyler Murray (foot) is currently considered questionable, and it looks like the team won't make a decision until gameday. If Murray can't suit up, Brissett takes over an offense that doesn't have much of a run game and has to go up against the sixth-toughest defense against opposing QBs in the Indianapolis Colts. The last time Brissett started was in Week 5 of last season with the New England Patriots when he was unable to register any touchdowns and lost 10-15 to the Miami Dolphins. Fantasy managers will want to avoid Brissett if he does play, as long as they can afford to.
--Alex Fischbein - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
October 11, 2025
Carolina Panthers wide receiver
Xavier Legette returned in Week 5 from a hamstring injury that cost him two games and recorded two catches for 31 yards and a touchdown on three targets against the Miami Dolphins. Legette now has six catches for 39 yards and a score on 18 targets across three games this season. The Panthers have a favorable matchup on paper in Week 6 against the Dallas Cowboys, who allowed the most passing yards (1,520) and second-most passing touchdowns (12) in the NFL through the first five weeks of the season. Still, Legette's role in the Panthers' offense and his ability to produce are not secure enough to make him a trustworthy fantasy wide receiver. Additionally, Legette could have additional target competition in Week 6 with Panthers wideout
Jalen Coker (quad) potentially set to return from Injured Reserve for his season debut. Legette should be avoided by fantasy managers against Dallas in Week 6.
--Will BradySource: RotoBaller
October 11, 2025
Arizona Cardinals quarterback
Kyler Murray (foot) has officially received a questionable tag heading into the Week 6 matchup against the Indianapolis Colts. Let's say Murray does play in this one, the veteran would still present a risky option since a hurt foot would affect his scrambling ability, which is part of what makes him valuable in fantasy football. On top of that, the Colts are the sixth-toughest team against opposing QBs, allowing just 14.47 fantasy points per matchup. They have also accrued six interceptions versus eight passing touchdowns against them through five weeks. The Colts also don't have to worry much about a run game, so Murray's projections come in as a low-end QB2 if he can suit up. Otherwise,
Jacoby Brissett will be under center for his first start of the season.
--Alex Fischbein - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
October 11, 2025
New York Jets rookie tight end
Mason Taylor has emerged over the past few weeks as the team's No. 2 option in the passing game behind wide receiver
Garrett Wilson. Over his last three games, Taylor has recorded 18 catches for 150 yards on 25 targets, bringing his season-long totals to 20 catches for 175 yards on 28 targets. The 21-year-old will now face one of the NFL's best pass defenses in Week 6 when the Jets travel to London to take on the Denver Broncos. Denver ranks 10th in the NFL in yards per pass attempt allowed (6.6), and has allowed the second-fewest passing touchdowns (four) through five games. Taylor could continue to see a decent number of targets from quarterback
Justin Fields, but this could be a difficult week for him to turn those targets into production. Taylor profiles outside the top 12 at the tight end position in Week 6 against Denver and should be avoided by fantasy managers where possible.
--Will BradySource: RotoBaller
October 11, 2025
Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn said that wide receiver
Noah Brown (groin, knee) will not play in the team's Week 6 matchup against the Chicago Bears, per Tashan Reed of The Washington Post. Brown has not played since Week 2, so this will mark his fourth straight game on the sidelines. The 29-year-old recorded three catches for 36 yards on seven targets across two games before getting injured. In addition to Brown, Washington will be without star wideout
Terry McLaurin (quad), and
Deebo Samuel Sr. (heel) is battling a heel injury that could hold him out as well. Depending on Samuel Sr.'s status, Washington could be relying on
Luke McCaffrey,
Jaylin Lane, and
Chris Moore at wide receiver in Week 6 against Chicago.
--Will BradySource: The Washington Post - Tashan Reed
October 11, 2025
Chicago Bears wide receiver
D.J. Moore has struggled to start the 2025 season, totaling 16 catches on 21 targets for 173 yards and one touchdown. Moore appears to have ceded the top-receiver role to second-year standout
Rome Odunze. Before the bye week, quarterback
Caleb Williams said Moore could be the "Deebo Samuel" of the Bears' offense, a comparison that should disappoint fantasy managers hoping for more consistent production. The Week 6 matchup against the Commanders is favorable, as Washington has allowed the eighth-most fantasy points to wide receivers this season. Moore currently profiles as a low-end WR3, with much of his fantasy value tied to potential touchdowns rather than consistent yardage.
--Nathan HarveySource: Pro Football Reference
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