Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Picks for Fantasy Football Week 6: Mike Evans, Michael Thomas, Tutu Atwell

October 14, 2023

Should I start Mike Evans, Michael Thomas, Tutu Atwell for Week 6? Fantasy football start em, sit em picks and recommendations for the 2023 NFL season.

Start 'em, sit 'em picks for fantasy football Week 6: Mike Evans, Michael Thomas, and Tutu Atwell. Filling out those flex positions can make or break lineups each week, and all three of these receivers have had good outings this season.

Evans returns from injury and the bye to take on the Detroit Lions. Thomas heads to Houston to battle a feisty young Texans team, while Atwell faces the Cardinals at home.

Are these players worth starting in Week 6? Let's break it down.

Should I Start Mike Evans for Fantasy Football?

After the bye week and recovering from a hamstring injury, Mike Evans is heading into Sunday's matchup versus the Lions with no injury designation. The 30-year-old is off to another strong start this year, accumulating three touchdowns and 337 yards through four games.

The Lions allow the 11th-most fantasy points to wide receivers, and Evans has seen terrific volume to start the year. In Weeks 1-3, the Tampa Bay star recorded eight or more targets in every game with one touchdown. The Lions present another opportunity for him to do the same, and Evans is projected to be a WR2/flex option this week.

He is the WR21 in our PPR consensus staff rankings.

Should I Start Michael Thomas for Fantasy Football?

Through the first five weeks, Michael Thomas has been remarkably consistent, maintaining at least six targets, four catches, and 50 yards in each game. However, he has yet to surpass 65 yards and hasn't scored a touchdown this season.

Due to Derek Carr's shoulder injury, the Saints' passing game may rely on shorter passes, which could favor Thomas. Despite the Texans allowing the fourth-fewest points to receivers this season, Thomas has demonstrated his ability to produce against similar defenses. His consistency and high floor make him a viable low-end flex play this week.

He is the WR42 in our PPR consensus staff rankings.

Should I Start Tutu Atwell for Fantasy Football?

The return of Cooper Kupp impacted Tutu Atwell's production in Week 5, resulting in just two catches on five targets for nine yards. Fortunately, he managed to find the end zone on one of his receptions, salvaging what was otherwise a tough day. It's worth noting that Atwell ran only two fewer routes than Kupp (42), but Puka Nacua and Kupp combined for 24 targets.

The Cardinals have allowed the seventh-most fantasy points to wide receivers this season, and the Rams pass the ball frequently enough for multiple receivers to be relevant in a single game. Atwell might increasingly rely on touchdowns and big plays to produce, making him a riskier weekly play. Consider Atwell as a borderline flex option this week, but explore other options on your bench for more consistency if possible.

He is the WR44 in our PPR consensus staff rankings.

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