Jordan Love is absolutely on fire, throwing for multiple touchdowns in every single game this season, and the fantasy world needs to wake up to what’s happening. The dude has racked up 1,408 yards and 10 touchdowns through just five games, and guess what? He’s looking at a dream matchup in Week 6 that could make him a bona fide league winner.
Love’s Untouchable Streak and Dallas’ Defensive Disaster
This isn’t just about Love lighting up the Bears for 367 yards and two scores last Sunday, though that was sweet. It’s the consistent production, game after game, fueled by the Packers’ inability to run the ball and the fact that Christian Watson and Matthew Golden are playing out of their minds. Seriously, this guy has thrown for 10 touchdowns in five games, with at least two in every single one. That’s pure gold. Now, he’s got the Cowboys on the schedule, and if you haven’t been paying attention, their defense has been a total mess against opposing quarterbacks. Every single QB they’ve faced, except for Jalon Daniels, has dropped at least 25 points on them. That’s not a fluke; that’s defensive ineptitude, plain and simple. The Packers even have an inflated implied total of 27.5 points because of it. Unless you’re rolling with Josh Allen, Matthew Stafford, or Brock Purdy, you’d be crazy not to start Love this week. He’s not just a riser, he’s a must-start.
Bye Week Blues and Drake Maye’s Continued Climb
While Love is soaring, the fantasy landscape for Week 6 is a minefield thanks to a brutal bye week schedule. We’re losing the Lions, Bengals, Vikings, and Dolphins, and with Detroit’s offense being arguably the best in football and their defense a consistent fantasy target, projected scores across the board are down. This means the bar to be a starting option, especially at running back, is super low. On the flip side, Drake Maye keeps climbing these rankings, marking his third straight week in this column and his second in a row as a riser. He’s quietly put up 1,228 yards and 8 touchdowns, with a 65.6 CMP%. He’s clearly found his groove. We are getting Caleb Williams, Rashee Rice, and Jalen Coker back from injuries though, and they’re all immediate starting options. But look, with all these injuries and bye weeks, managers are going to be making some seriously uncomfortable waiver decisions. People will be forced to drop players they didn’t want to just to field a lineup. Keep an eye on those transaction reports after waivers run; you might snag some hidden gems that other folks had to give up.
It’s going to be a wild Week 6, so keep those eyes on the updated projections all week long. Every bit of info is going to count!
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Originally reported by CBS Sports.
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