High-Upside Bench Stashes: Sneaky Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Adds Before Week 6

Injuries have been the storyline of the 2025 campaign. Managers have seen many high-end players, such as Lamar Jackson (hamstring), Omarion Hampton (ankle), and James Conner (foot), miss time, which has caused many to look to the waiver wire. However, a key to winning fantasy football is getting ahead of your league. Stashing the potential […]

Week 6 Fantasy Football Busts? Players Who May Disappoint (2025)

Welcome back to the Week 6 edition of your bust alerts. This week, we're going big-name hunting. Some of the star running backs of yesteryear are losing their value, and a pair of top-10 wide receivers draw a dangerous matchup. Below, we sort through the stats and find 10 fantasy football busts, or players that […]

Fantasy Football Matchups We Love - Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 6 (2025)

We are finally at a point in the NFL season where we have a solid idea of matchup difficulty. We now have five weeks' worth of data on offenses and defenses around the league that will allow us to make sound decisions in fantasy. Several offenses around the league look like good bets to continue […]

Hassan Haskins Expected to Lead Chargers Backfield

Los Angeles Chargers running back Hassan Haskins is expected to operate as the primary option out of the backfield during Sunday's Week 6 contest against the Miami Dolphins, according to Mike Garafolo of NFL Network. Haskins will take on an expanded role this weekend with both Omarion Hampton (ankle) and Najee Harris (Achilles) on injured […]

Who Should I Start? Sunday Fantasy Football Lineup Decisions for Week 6 (2025) - Aaron Rodgers, Geno Smith, Chase Brown, Tetairoa McMillan, Jerry Jeudy, Tee Higgins, Kendrick Bourne, Dalton Kincaid, more

Who Should I Start? Who Should I Sit? Some common Week 6 fantasy football lineup decisions are regarding players like Jordan Love, Geno Smith, Rhamondre Stevenson, Derrick Henry, Kendrick Bourne, Tee Higgins, Dalton Kincaid, and Tucker Kraft. But not to worry, we are here to help make these decisions and build winning lineups in Week […]

Omarion Hampton Expected to Miss More Than Four Weeks

Los Angeles Chargers running back Omarion Hampton (ankle) is expected to spend more than the minimum four weeks on injured reserve, according to Mike Garafolo of NFL Network. The injury that the rookie suffered in Week 5 appears to be serious enough that he'll be out through at least Week 10, and perhaps longer. The […]

Running Back Matchups to Target in Week 6 (2025) - Josh Jacobs, Ashton Jeanty, Javonte Williams, More

The main slate of NFL games on Sunday is just around the corner, and I'm back this week to try to uncover the absolute best spots for running backs to succeed. You won't find guys like Christian McCaffrey or Rachaad White on this list, despite their popularity on DraftKings this week, as their projections are […]

Sneaky Starts, Pivot Plays, and Waiver Wire Stashes for Week 6 Fantasy Football (2025)

We have reached the point in the fantasy football season where your managerial skills are really going ot be put to the test. Not only are the byes here, but injuries are quickly piling up. Some teams are decimated, but here is the thing: you just have to squeak out some wins. Last season, I […]

Fantasy Football Landmines to Avoid for Week 6? Daniel Jones, Alvin Kamara, Jameson Williams, and more

We’ve navigated the first major bye week crunch of the season, and now Week 6 offers a slight reprieve. With only two teams on bye instead of four, your roster likely has more depth and flexibility than it did a week ago, which is both a blessing and a curse. More options mean every lineup […]

Weekend Players To Cut for Week 6 Lineups - Trey Benson, Brock Purdy, Jerry Jeudy, Chris Godwin, Tank Bigsby, Brenton Strange, Elic Ayomanor, more

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to our Cut List Rankings for fantasy football Week 6 of the 2025 NFL season. With injuries starting to pile up and bye weeks in full swing, it may be time to cut some underperforming players. In this piece, we will take a look at the 25 most dropped players this weekend, determine […]

Booms and Busts - Fantasy Football Starts and Sits for Week 6 Lineups (2025)

The fantasy football season marches on, and we are already barrelling toward the middle of October. We had a few good calls in this space last weekend. We correctly labeled C.J. Stroud and Mason Taylor as boom calls. Stroud lit up the Baltimore Ravens defense and finished as the overall QB1, while Taylor caught nine […]

5 Fantasy Football Bold Predictions - Nick Mariano's Week 6 Picks

It's time to step into the weekly bold predictions rotation, where I'll look to predict some boom weeks for five players/situations for whom I'm above the consensus in fantasy football rankings. This takes me back to my weekly columns when I'd break down where I deviated from the consensus, which I recall writing up from […]

NFL Survivor Pool Picks: Week 6 Targets and Avoids

Welcome back to our NFL Survivor Pool Picks for Week 6 of the 2025 NFL season! There are so many different pools, fantasy leagues, weekly bets, and futures bets that it's hard to decide what to do with these choices. But survivor pools are the oldest and simplest leagues out there. All you have to […]

NFL Pick 'Em Pool Picks (Week 6) - Targets, Avoids, Predictions for Pick'em Contests (2025)

Welcome back to our NFL Pick'em Pool Picks for Week 6 of the 2025 NFL season. Week 5 was a fun one for NFL fans if you enjoy comeback victories, total randomness, and league-wide parity once again. Every team now has a blemish. No more unbeaten teams and only one winless team, the New York […]

Running Back Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Fantasy Football Week 6 (2025)

Navigating the running back position is difficult, as it is typically the position that is the most prone to injuries. Through five weeks, we have already seen several high-end options, such as Trey Benson (knee) and Chuba Hubbard (calf), miss time. This week, we saw Omarion Hampton (ankle) join Benson on the IR as he […]

Alvin Kamara Doesn't Want to be Traded

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara has been a possible mid-season trade target given the direction the organization is going right now. The Los Angeles Chargers are reportedly in the market for a running back with multiple backs going down with injuries. On paper, Kamara makes sense for the Chargers, but the 30-year-old doesn't […]

Khalil Herbert, Allen Lazard Inactive in Week 6

New York Jets running back Khalil Herbert and wide receiver Allen Lazard are inactive ahead of the Week 6 matchup against the Denver Broncos. As expected, Lazard is out as he didn't make the trip to England due to personal reasons. His absence won't mean much for this offense given he has four receptions for […]

4 Fantasy Football Bold Predictions - Kyle McCarthy's Week 6 Picks (2025)

It's time for another round of bold predictions for Week 6 of the NFL season. We did fairly well on our Week 5 Bold Predictions, going 3-for-5 in total. Sam Darnold, Jacory Croskey-Merritt, and Stefon Diggs delivered for us, and we'll look to follow it up again this week. We'll perhaps look to shoot for […]

Rhamondre Stevenson, Alvin Kamara, Kareem Hunt: Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Picks for Fantasy Football Week 6

As the 2025 NFL season approaches the midway point, teams continue to pile up victories that boost their playoff hopes. With another slate of games just around the corner, the New England Patriots, New Orleans Saints, and Kansas City Chiefs find themselves on different paths. The Patriots have looked decent through five games, especially after […]

Jaydon Blue Set For Playing Time Increase

Dallas Cowboys running back Jaydon Blue is set for an increase in playing time Sunday against Carolina after the team previously announced that Miles Sanders (knee, ankle) would miss the rest of the season following surgery. The elevation, however, will still keep Blue behind starter Javonte Williams, who is in the midst of a resurgent […]

NFL DFS Lineup Picks for FanDuel, DraftKings - Lions vs. Chiefs Sunday Night Showdown

Welcome back, RotoBallers! Last Sunday was interesting; there have been quite a few upsets this year, and it only took till Week 5 to rid the NFL of all undefeated teams. Then the 1972 Dolphins reign continues. Hopefully y'all were able to cash out a little on the international game this morning, and let's have […]

Time to Drop Emari Demercado? Fantasy Football Week 6 Waiver Wire Outlook (2025)

Arizona Cardinals running back Emari Demercado was on the verge of having his signature moment for the 2025 NFL season in Week 5. He broke free from the Tennessee Titans defense for what could have been a 72-yard touchdown. Instead, he dropped the ball before crossing the goal line, resulting in a touchback. Worse yet, […]

Week 6 DraftKings NFL DFS Picks - Main Slate (2025)

It was another highly successful week in DFS, and I was able to get back into the Gold Medal position among the season-long rankers on FantasyPros. If you're looking to get a jump on the Thursday Night game, all of my rankings are currently updated for Week 6. 🚨 YEAR-TO-DATE EXPERT ACCURACY RANKINGS 🚨 🥇 […]

NFL DFS Lineup Picks for FanDuel, DraftKings - Broncos vs. Jets Sunday Showdown (London Game)

Welcome back, RotoBallers! What's been with those Thursday Night Football games?! In back-to-back weeks, we have had underdogs pulling out the win. It makes you wonder if the short week has more of an effect on teams than we previously thought.  Last week was the first game in London this season, and this week we […]

Nyheim Hines Elevated Heading into Sunday's Matchup Versus Miami

According to NFL Media's Tom Pelissero, the Los Angeles Chargers elevated Nyheim Hines off the practice squad ahead of the Week 6 meeting with the Miami Dolphins, marking his first taste of regular-season action since 2022. Najee Harris (Achilles) is done for the rest of the season, and Omarion Hampton (ankle) will miss at least […]

With Omarion Hampton Injured, Chargers "in the Market" for a Running Back

According to NFL Media's Ian Rapoport, the Los Angeles Chargers are "in the market" for a running back. Najee Harris (Achilles) is done for the remainder of the 2025 campaign. To make matters worse, rookie Omarion Hampton (ankle) landed on the Injured Reserve list and will miss at least the next four games. As a […]

Fantasy Football Rankings - Week 6 FLEX (RB, WR, TE) Weekend Updates

Injuries and bye weeks are forcing fantasy managers to search deeper in the pool of players to find startable flex options, and we're here to help you finalize lineup decisions with our updated Week 6 fantasy football FLEX rankings for 2025. In the ranking below, find out where notable RBs, WRs, and TEs such as Rachaad […]

Chris Rodriguez Jr. Questionable for Week 6

Washington Commanders running back Chris Rodriguez Jr. (calf) is currently listed as questionable ahead of the Week 6 matchup against the Chicago Bears. It doesn't look good for Rodriguez who has been able to practice all week due to a lingering calf issue. Despite that, Rodriguez still has a chance to suit up for Monday's […]

Broncos vs. Jets Start 'Em, Sit 'Em: London Game - Bo Nix, Justin Fields, J.K. Dobbins, Breece Hall, Garrett Wilson, Courtland Sutton, Mason Taylor, Evan Engram

The NFL's International Series continues in Week 6, as we get Sunday morning coffee football with the Denver Broncos taking on the New York Jets in London. Sean Payton's Broncos scored their most impressive victory of the season last week - a 21-17 come-from-behind win over the Eagles in Philadelphia. Things aren't nearly as rosy […]

Alvin Kamara Expected to Play in Week 6

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (ankle) is currently listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's Week 6 matchup against the New England Patriots. Despite that, Kamara is expected to suit up for Sunday's contest. He has been limited in practice this week due to an ankle injury he suffered last weekend. It doesn't sound […]