Week 6 is kicking off with a massive Thursday Night Football showdown, Seattle, as our Hawks head to Denver to face the Broncos. Both these squads were in the NFL’s final four last season, so you *know* this one’s got stakes. But for fantasy managers looking at the matchup, one thing is already clear: Broncos QB Bo Nix is a flat-out sit this week, and our terrific Seattle defense is the big reason why. This early season, injuries are already wreaking havoc, and with the Bengals, Lions, Dolphins, and Vikings on bye, fantasy decisions are extra tough. But when it comes to our game, the call on Nix is crystal clear.
The 12s’ Defense Is Straight Up Terrifying
Bo Nix has had a rough go of it so far, and honestly, the Broncos’ offense looks like it’s in disarray. This isn’t just some casual observation, either. Nix has hit 16 fantasy points in only *one* of his five games this season. He’s not even making up for his struggles by scrambling like he used to, which means he’s a sitting duck against a defense like ours. Our Seahawks D is facing him on a short week, and let me tell you, they are playing lights out. They’re making quarterbacks’ lives miserable, and it’s why you can’t even think about starting Nix. On the flip side, speaking of QBs you *shouldn’t* start, don’t even look at Sam Darnold for your fantasy team this week. He’s also on the “sit” list, alongside names like Justin Herbert and Deshaun Watson, which really tells you the level of struggle.
Who Else Is Making Moves (or Not) in Week 6?
While our defense is sending Nix to the bench, other matchups are creating fantasy gold. Take Javonte Williams, the Dallas Cowboys running back. He’s a strong start this week because the Green Bay Packers’ defense is just getting absolutely torched on the ground, surrendering the third-most fantasy points to opposing RBs. The Cowboys will lean on him to keep Jordan Love, who exploded for 25.3 fantasy points against the Bears last week, off the field. On the other side of the coin, Omarion Hampton of the Chargers is another running back to keep on your bench. The Chargers’ offense, like Denver’s, is struggling to find a rhythm. Hampton, a 2025 first-round pick, has only hit double-digit fantasy points twice and is coming off a brutal 4.9-point outing. He’s facing a stout Kansas City Chiefs defense, and with new OC Mike McDaniel trying to spark the unit by getting other backs involved, Hampton’s role is shrinking.
The Hawks are rolling into this Thursday Night showdown with a defense that’s turning heads and making fantasy managers sweat. This is the kind of game that sets the tone, and with our D playing lights out, you know the 12s are gonna be loud. Get ready for a physical battle under the lights, Emerald City, because our Hawks are bringing the heat!
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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