Drake Maye - Week 6 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Sit POSITIONAL VALUE: QB3 ANALYSIS: New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye will finally get his first start in Week 6, when he will face the Houston Texans. The third overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft will be the fourth quarterback selected in the first round to earn a starting job. He'll now […]

Week 6 PPR Rankings for Fantasy Football: Overall Updates Include Devin Singletary, Mike Evans, Trey Sermon, Tank Dell, Romeo Doubs, Darius Slayton

While it's too early in the season for Week 6 to be a "make-or-break" slate for fantasy football, many managers are already on the ropes due to injuries and underperforming players. If you find yourself in that situation, we can help you set an optimal lineup this week. Below, you'll see our NFL team's updated […]

Kendrick Bourne Expected To Play

New England Patriots wide receiver Kendrick Bourne (knee) is expected to play on Sunday, according to Andrew Callahan of the Boston Herald. Bourne opened the campaign on the Physically Unable to Perform list and made his season debut last weekend against the Miami Dolphins. In this game, the 29-year-old logged only 15 total snaps, which […]

Fantasy Football Landmines to Avoid for Week 6 - Rashid Shaheed, Amari Cooper, Justin Fields, more

Fantasy football is all about balancing risk and reward. Sometimes, the players you depend on week in and week out can feel like a safe bet, but there’s always the looming danger of a bad matchup, situation, or poor performance.  These landmines can derail your entire fantasy week, especially if you don’t see them coming. […]

Week 6 Fantasy Football Busts? Players Who May Disappoint Include Josh Allen, Garrett Wilson, Mike Evans, Christian Kirk, Rashid Shaheed, Rico Dowdle

Welcome back to my potential fantasy football busts for Week 6 of the 2024 season! There are disappointments and clear busts. Breece Hall is the perfect example. Fantasy managers are fed up with the Jets running back after back-to-back duds. He's the RB13 overall. Disappointing, especially given the draft capital, but not a bust (ala […]

Top Fantasy Football D/ST Rankings (Weeks 6, 7, 8, 9) - Defense Streamers and Starts

Welcome, RotoBallers, to our fantasy football D/ST streamers and starts for Weeks 6, 7, 8, 9 -- looking at the next four weeks, and identifying the best D/ST matchups. Every week, I'll go through the best fantasy defensive options for the next four weeks. So, if you like to stream defenses or plan your defenses out in […]

Wide Receiver Sleepers, Risers, Fantasy Football Breakouts - Targets, Air Yards, Snaps Trends Analysis For Week 6 (2024)

Targets are paramount when it comes to evaluating pass-catchers for fantasy football. There are no air yards, receiving yards, receptions, or touchdowns without first earning a target. There’s a reason the biggest and most consistent target-earners are among the top fantasy point scorers: they can be relied on by not just their team’s offense to […]

Fantasy Football Rookie Report for Week 6 - Searching for League Winners

Week 4's Rookie Report told you to urgently buy Jacksonville Jaguars freshman wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. We sure hope you did. The rookie smashed yet again and proved that rookies can be incredibly important pieces of fantasy football teams. Thomas will probably start in most leagues after his consecutive week-winning performances in Weeks 4-5. […]

Week 6 FLEX Rankings for Fantasy Football (RB, WR, TE) - Updates Include Tank Dell, Jalen Tolbert, Chuba Hubbard, Wan'Dale Robinson, Bucky Irving, more

With five weeks of data to review, we can now make more informed start-or-sit decisions for the 2024 fantasy football season. If you're struggling with close lineup calls, we're here to help with our NFL team's updated Week 6 fantasy football FLEX rankings for 2024. Comparing two flex options at different positions can be a […]

Week 6 Running Back Rankings for Fantasy Football: RB Updates Include Tank Bigsby, James Cook, Chase Brown, Zack Moss, Austin Ekeler, Antonio Gibson

Running backs are one of the most fragile positions in the NFL, as they handle a ton of work and take no shortage of hits. That said, fantasy managers should try to have as much depth at RB as possible. Whether you have an injured ball carrier or a player on a bye, let's get […]

Week 6 Wide Receiver Rankings for Fantasy Football: WR Updates Include Chris Olave, Michael Pittman, AJ Brown, Calvin Ridley, Josh Downs, Rashid Shaheed

This week's fantasy football slate sees several stud wide receivers on a bye or out via injury, so start-or-sit decisions are extra tough when comparing two flex-level wide receiver options. We're here to assist with our NFL team's updated Week 6 fantasy football wide receiver rankings for 2024. Ahead of Week 6 lineup decisions, let's […]

Week 6 Tight End Rankings for Fantasy Football: TE Updates Include Evan Engram, Tyler Conklin, Tucker Kraft, Cole Kmet, Dalton Schultz, Dalton Kincaid

For the entirety of fantasy football's existence, tight ends have been the trickiest position to predict and analyze. Naturally, this makes for tough start-or-sit decisions every week. Below, you'll see our NFL team's updated Week 6 fantasy football tight end rankings for 2024 to help you make those calls. Ahead of finalizing Week 6 lineups, […]

Week 6 Quarterback Rankings for Fantasy Football - QB Updates Include Kirk Cousins, Justin Fields, Caleb Williams, C.J. Stroud, Daniel Jones, Aaron Rodgers

Several early-round fantasy football quarterbacks have not performed well to begin the 2024 season, which complicates start-or-sit decisions moving forward. We're here to help with our updated Week 6 fantasy football quarterback rankings for 2024. Let's see where quarterbacks such as Kirk Cousins, Justin Fields, Caleb Williams, C.J. Stroud, Daniel Jones, and Baker Mayfield rank […]

Week 6 Team Defense Rankings for Fantasy Football: D/ST Updates Include Steelers D/ST, Texans D/ST, Bills D/ST, Eagles D/ST, Packers D/ST, Colts D/ST

Week 6 of the 2024 fantasy football season is here, and as always, the D/ST spot is tricky to analyze and navigate. If you didn't draft a top-tier defense and are playing the streaming game, our NFL team's Week 6 fantasy football defense (D/ST) rankings are here to guide you in setting the best optimal lineup. […]

Week 6 Kicker Rankings for Fantasy Football: Updates Include Chase McLaughlin, Younghoe Koo, Jake Elliott, Wil Lutz, Chris Boswell, Tyler Bass, more

The kicker position isn't the most glamorous in fantasy football, but they can and often do make the difference between winning and losing a matchup. That said, we're here to help you find the top kicker option with our Week 6 fantasy football kicker rankings for the 2024 NFL season. Let's see where key kicker […]

Week 6 Superflex 2QB Rankings for Fantasy Football: Updates for Jared Goff, Baker Mayfield, J.K. Dobbins, Spencer Rattler, Rashid Shaheed, Brian Thomas

Scoring and passing numbers saw an increase in Week 5, so hopefully, the trend continues, and your QB2 or Superflex spot will start helping you win your fantasy matchups. Our Week 6 fantasy football Superflex rankings (2QB) for 2024 are here to help you navigate close start-or-sit calls. Below, you can see where RotoBaller has […]

Fantasy Football Injury Reports For NFL RBs: Week 6 Updates for Alvin Kamara, Bijan Robinson, Jonathan Taylor, James Cook

Below is our fantasy football injuries report for running backs in Week 6, as of October 12. The injury statuses for various NFL running backs are up in the air for Week 6, including Alvin Kamara, Bijan Robinson, Jonathan Taylor, and James Cook. As the fantasy football season continues, every decision, transaction, and lineup change […]

NFL DFS: Cardinals vs. Packers DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Football Picks (Week 6)

Welcome back to another NFL DFS Showdown slate. We are targeting the Arizona Cardinals against the Green Bay Packers matchup. Kyler Murray is coming in with a hot hand after an upset win over the San Francisco 49ers. Jordan Love and the Packers are trying to secure back-to-back wins. The matchup has an implied total […]

Joey Slye Not A Viable Streamer For Week 6

New England Patriots kicker Joey Slye finds himself off the fantasy radar heading into Week 6 against the Houston Texans. Slye had a promising start to the season, but now he's 9-for-11 on field goals, averaging fewer than two made three-point tries per game. He does have a powerful leg that can generate plenty of […]

Patriots Defense Off Fantasy Radar For Week 6

The New England Patriots' defense is gearing up for a challenging matchup with the Houston Texans in Week 6. Currently 1-4, the Patriots have primarily struggled due to limited offensive output. However, that has contributed to the defense taking a step back; when the offense can't move the ball or maintain possession, the defense has […]

Hunter Henry Getting New QB In Week 6

New England Patriots tight end Hunter Henry lacks much fantasy appeal heading into Week 6 against the Houston Texans, but he could see a slight boost in his value with Drake Maye installed as the team's new starting quarterback over Jacoby Brissett. Tight ends are typically productive when playing with backup or rookie quarterbacks because […]

Demario Douglas An Appealing Flex Play In PPR Leagues

New England Patriots wide receiver Demario Douglas has been peppered with targets lately, and that trend should continue when he faces the Houston Texans at home in Week 6. The 23-year-old receiver has nine targets in two of his last three games, and he's averaging seven targets per game over the last three weeks. His […]

Ja'Lynn Polk Has Upside In First Game With New QB

New England Patriots wide receiver Ja'Lynn Polk will look to capitalize on expanded opportunities while catching passes from Drake Maye, who was installed as the team's starting quarterback over Jacoby Brissett heading into Week 6. Polk got off to a slow start early in his rookie campaign but has come around strong lately, commanding 13 […]

Antonio Gibson Slated To Start In Week 6

New England Patriots running back Antonio Gibson will start against the Houston Texans in Week 6 with Rhamondre Stevenson (foot) already ruled out. Gibson is on track to make his second consecutive start, but this time, he won't have to worry about Stevenson overtaking him early in the game. The former Commanders running back has […]

Drake Maye Not Yet Trustworthy In Fantasy Football

New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye, who was the No. 3 overall pick in 2024 and is slated to make his first career start in Week 6 against the Houston Texans, has undeniable upside but is not yet a worthwhile option in most fantasy football leagues. Maye takes over the reins of the Patriots after […]

Is Rhamondre Stevenson Injured or Playing In Week 6? Should I Start Antonio Gibson For Fantasy Football?

New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson (foot) has had a roller coaster of a season in 2024. After starting out hot, scoring 20.6 and 16.0 PPR fantasy points in his first two games, he managed -0.7 in Week 3 and fumbled for his fourth time in Week 4. This led to his benching in […]

Antonio Gibson - Week 6 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB2 ANALYSIS: New England Patriots running back Antonio Gibson is expected to serve as the lead back on Sunday with Rhamondre Stevenson (foot) sitting out with an injury. Through the first five weeks of the season, Gibson has typically operated as a change-of-pace option but has […]

Fantasy Football Injury Reports For Week 6 (Friday Updates): Jonathan Taylor, James Cook, Malik Nabers, Joe Mixon, more

The injury bug continues to strike heading into Week 6. There are plenty of key injuries to monitor before Sunday's kickoff, with some injury situations already concluded as of today. Our injury updates and reports for Week 6 as of Friday, October 11, 2024, will give you the latest updates on key guys. As always, […]

Rhamondre Stevenson Out On Sunday

New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson (foot) will not play on Sunday, according to Aaron Wilson of KPRC2. Stevenson was unable to practice on Wednesday and Thursday but was not seen at Friday's practice. Even though he will sit out this weekend, head coach Jerod Mayo expressed that this injury is not deemed to […]

Is Rhamondre Stevenson Hurt or Healthy? Fantasy Football Injury Update for Week 6

New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson was "benched" in Week 5, which really just meant that he didn't play the first drive after he entered the week with four fumbles. He still played 47% of snaps. But Stevenson hasn't practiced all week due to a foot issue, putting his status for his team's Week […]