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
October 11, 2025
Chicago Bears wide receiver
Rome Odunze has emerged as a breakout star through four games, totaling 296 yards and five touchdowns. Odunze has clearly claimed the WR1 role in Chicago, evidenced by his 90.7% snap share and 94.3% route participation rate, while continuing to build a strong connection with quarterback
Caleb Williams. The Week 6 matchup is favorable, as the Commanders have allowed the eighth-most fantasy points to wide receivers in 2025. Odunze's strength against man coverage is another plus, especially since Washington runs man defense the 10th most in the league. The second-year receiver enters the week as a low-end WR1, with another opportunity to extend his breakout campaign.
--Nathan HarveySource: Pro Football Reference
October 11, 2025
Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn said that wide receiver
Terry McLaurin (quadriceps) will miss the team's Week 6 matchup against the Chicago Bears on Monday night, per Tashan Reed of The Washington Post. This will be McLaurin's third straight missed game due to a quad injury. The 30-year-old recorded 10 catches for 149 yards on 17 targets through the first three weeks of the season before getting injured. With McLaurin and
Noah Brown (groin/knee) both out, and
Deebo Samuel Sr. (heel) battling a heel injury, Washington's wide receiver corps is looking thin for Week 6. Second-year wideout
Luke McCaffrey and rookie
Jaylin Lane could both be in line for significant playing time on Monday night against Chicago.
--Will BradySource: The Washington Post - Tashan Reed
October 11, 2025
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver
Tee Higgins hasn't looked the best throughout the first five weeks of the 2025 campaign. He has only 13 catches (27 targets) for 158 yards. Fortunately, the wideout has at least found the end zone twice, preventing him from being a complete bust for fantasy managers. In Higgins' defense, the Bengals offense has struggled, and it wasn't much better when
Joe Burrow (toe) was healthy and on the field. With
Joe Flacco, who was recently acquired in a trade with the Browns, getting the start for Sunday's meeting with the Packers, it's unknown how his presence will impact the offense. However, with only a few days to prepare, it's safe to assume Flacco's knowledge of the playbook will be limited. As such, Higgins may not be the safest fantasy option, especially with a challenging matchup on the horizon. On the other hand, that could change if
Ja'Marr Chase (illness) suffers a setback and doesn't suit up.
--Dennis ClausenSource: ESPN
October 11, 2025
With New York Jets running back
Braelon Allen (knee) currently on Injured Reserve, fellow Jets back
Isaiah Davis is in line to be the team's RB2 behind
Breece Hall. In New York's first full game without Allen in Week 5, Davis saw a limited workload, recording 33 yards from scrimmage on four total touches. In Week 6, the Jets will travel to London to take on the Denver Broncos. Denver's defense has been very stingy against the run so far this season, allowing the sixth-fewest rushing yards (442) in the NFL so far this season. Davis did see four targets and record three receptions in Week 5, so his best chance at fantasy production may be as a receiver out of the backfield. Still, he profiles as a desperation flex option for fantasy managers at best and should likely be avoided in Week 6 against Denver.
--Will BradySource: RotoBaller
October 11, 2025
Chicago Bears rookie running back
Kyle Monangai will look to build on his growing role coming out of the team's bye week. Through four games, the seventh-round pick has logged 17 carries for 62 yards and added three receptions for 23 yards. Monangai did not practice on Thursday with a thigh injury, but was a full participant on Friday, and should be able to go for the Bears in Week 6. While his production has been limited, head coach Ben Johnson has praised Monangai for making the most of his opportunities. With
D'Andre Swift off to a slow start, Monangai could begin to push for a larger share of the backfield touches in the coming weeks. However, the matchup against the Washington Commanders isn't favorable, as they've allowed the 10th-fewest fantasy points to running backs this season. Monangai isn't a fantasy option just yet, but managers should keep an eye on his usage Monday night, as the rookie could quietly carve out a bigger role in Week 6 and beyond.
--Nathan HarveySource: Pro Football Reference
October 11, 2025
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver
Andrei Iosivas had three touchdowns in the first three weeks of the 2024 campaign. However, it's been a different story this season, with the 25-year-old failing to find the end zone. He also has only seven catches (13 targets) for 116 yards, further decreasing his fantasy value. While
Ja'Marr Chase (illness) and
Tee Higgins have been healthy, fantasy managers still expected at least a little more out of Iosivas throughout the year. All things considered, the wideout has a long way to go before earning a spot in any fantasy lineup. This applies to the Week 6 meeting with a tough Packers' defense, even if Chase somehow gets ruled out. It's also important to remember that
Joe Flacco will get the start after being recently acquired from the Cleveland Browns, so his limited knowledge of the playbook likely won't help any of the Bengals' pass-catchers.
--Dennis ClausenSource: ESPN
October 11, 2025
New Orleans Saints wide receiver
Brandin Cooks has recorded 12 catches for 103 yards on 16 targets across five games so far this season. The 32-year-old has served as the team's WR3 alongside
Chris Olave and
Rashid Shaheed, but if Week 5 is any indication, Cooks could be losing playing time. In Week 5, Cooks played just five more offensive snaps than Saints wideout
Devaughn Vele after playing 56 more offensive snaps than Vele in Week 4. In Week 6, the Saints will take on the New England Patriots, who rank fifth-worst in yards per pass attempt allowed (8.2) through five games. Still, Cooks appears unlikely to see enough target volume to be fantasy relevant and could be losing playing time altogether in New England. Cooks should remain off the radar of fantasy managers in Week 6.
--Will BradySource: RotoBaller
October 11, 2025
Chicago Bears running back
D'Andre Swift will look to bounce back after a sluggish start to the 2025 season. Through four games, Swift has logged 56 carries for 187 yards and two touchdowns, adding 13 receptions for 85 yards through the air. It's been an inefficient stretch for the former second-round pick, averaging just 3.3 yards per carry, with only one broken tackle so far. Rookie
Kyle Monangai has impressed early, which could start to pressure Swift's workload if his struggles continue. The matchup against the Commanders isn't ideal either, as they've allowed the 10th-fewest fantasy points to running backs this season. However, Swift torched Washington last year for 129 yards and a touchdown on 18 carries, showing he's capable of breaking out in this spot. Swift projects as a low-end RB2, as he hopes to rebound off a slow start.
--Nathan HarveySource: Pro Football Reference
October 11, 2025
Chicago Bears quarterback
Caleb Williams will look to continue his strong sophomore campaign coming out of the bye week. Through his first four games, the No. 1 overall pick has completed 81 of 130 passes for 927 yards and eight touchdowns with just two interceptions, ranking as the QB6 during that stretch. Under new head coach Ben Johnson, Williams has started to showcase his full potential, helping Chicago ride a two-game win streak into Week 6. The 2024 first-overall pick will face the second-overall pick in
Jayden Daniels on Monday Night Football, in what should be an exciting primetime matchup. The Commanders' defense has struggled to contain opposing quarterbacks, allowing the ninth-most fantasy points to the position and surrendering 20+ point outings to
Geno Smith,
Michael Penix Jr., and
Jordan Love. With a favorable matchup and the potential for a shootout, Williams remains a locked-in QB1 for Week 6.
--Nathan HarveySource: Pro Football Reference
October 11, 2025
Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin (pectoral) is being placed on injured reserve, according to head coach Sean McDermott. Hamlin reportedly suffered the injury during practice this week, and his move to IR raises concern about his long-term availability for the remainder of the season. With Hamlin sidelined for at least four weeks, rookie Cole Bishop is expected to see increased snaps as Buffalo prepares for its Week 6 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons. Hamlin's earliest possible return would come in Week 11, though pectoral injuries can be difficult to recover from, especially for defensive players.
--Nathan HarveySource: Adam Schefter - ESPN
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