The biggest news hitting the wire this week? Marvin Harrison Jr. got traded from Arizona to Houston. That’s a huge move, for sure, but listen, do not even think about plugging him into your fantasy lineup for Week 6. Seriously, you gotta sit the guy for now.
Bye Weeks Got Us Scrambling, But There Are Still Moves to Make
Look, Week 6 is already a mess with four teams on bye: Cincinnati, Detroit, Miami, and Minnesota. That means we’re losing some absolute studs like Ja’Marr Chase, Tee Higgins, Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jameson Williams, and Justin Jefferson. Man, that just stinks for everyone.
And the injury reports? They’re flying everywhere. We got good news that CeeDee Lamb (quadriceps) practiced in full, and A.J. Brown (ankle) might even return from that Week 1 injury. But we’re still waiting on DeVonta Smith (hamstring), Rashee Rice (hamstring), D.J. Moore (shoulder), Ladd McConkey (foot), and Stefon Diggs (hamstring), among others. Keep those eyes glued to the injury reports all week, because things could change fast. And yeah, back to Harrison Jr., he’s not expected to play much, so don’t be tempted. On the flip side, Kendrick Bourne could actually benefit from the Harrison trade, picking up some slack. He’s a real sleeper pick right now, only rostered in 20 percent of leagues, and he’s worth grabbing in any format.
Coker and Boston Are About to Erupt, Don’t Miss Out
Now, let’s talk about some guys who are about to light it up. First up, Jalen Coker for Carolina. This dude is expected back this week against Philadelphia after missing Week 4 and then getting a bye in Week 5. He should be fresh and ready to go. Before his absence, Coker dropped at least 14.6 PPR points in each of his first two healthy games this season, seeing nine targets in both outings. And guess what? The Eagles are straight up terrible against opposing receivers, ranking No. 5 in most fantasy points allowed. Six different guys have already put up at least 15.5 PPR points against that defense. Coker is a top-20 fantasy receiver this week, no doubt.
Then there’s Denzel Boston in Cleveland. This rookie just keeps making plays, and he could see even more targets in Week 6 against Baltimore if KC Concepcion (concussion) is out. Boston has been a consistent performer, scoring at least 12.9 PPR points in four of his five games this season. He’s someone you absolutely want in your lineup.
Alright, Week 6 is going to be a wild ride with all these guys out and injury reports flying. Keep those eyes glued to the updates, especially for guys like Smith, Rice, and Diggs. But when it comes down to it, don’t overthink it. Trust your gut on the solid plays like Coker and Boston, and let’s see some fireworks this weekend.
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Originally reported by CBS Sports.
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