That overtime gut-punch against the Broncos? Yeah, it stings. Hard. We’re still early in the regular season, but taking an L like that, especially after the fight, it just leaves a bad taste. While we’re all still reeling and probably re-watching every single play in our heads, Week 6 fantasy decisions are still staring us down, and Scott Pianowski’s got the traffic report on who to trust and who to bench.
Green Light: Who’s Balling Out (Even If It Ain’t Us)
Look, even with our team’s tough outing, other squads are out there making plays, and we gotta know who’s hot for our fantasy lineups. Jordan Love, for instance, had a dream last week, hitting deep pass after deep pass against a Chicago secondary that just couldn’t hang. And guess what? This week’s draw against the Cowboys looks just as good, with Dallas only bagging five sacks and letting QBs rack up a 120.5 rating. Long live the bomb, right? Then there’s Rhamondre Stevenson, ready to be a bell-cow against the Jets. New York’s got a decent pass rush, but their run defense has been trampled, and with TreYvon Henderson potentially limited or out, Stevenson’s got the green light. Tony Pollard is another one to watch; he’s somehow kept over 4.0 YPC every Tennessee season. If Tyjae Spears is out, Pollard is taking aim at a Colts run defense ranked 31st in DVOA. That’s a proactive start. And don’t sleep on Brenton Strange in London against the Texans. Houston’s defense is strong against the run but leaky against the pass, and Strange has earned his spot in the “Circle of Trust” with 14 receptions for 163 yards over the last two weeks. Make sure you’re up early for that one. Lastly, Mike Evans, who you probably drafted as a WR2 or WR3, might just be your WR1 now. The dude plays through a laundry list of injuries and will feel especially spry against a Washington secondary that’s given up 14 touchdown passes.
Yellow and Red: Who’s Got Us Sweating?
Now for the guys who might give you a headache. Luther Burden III is at the top of Chicago’s target tree, and they should thankfully get Caleb Williams back this week, which is good. But the Falcons’ pass defense has been better than average, though we’re hoping play-caller Ben Johnson can scheme him into a bounce-back spot. Then there’s Josh Downs; his volume has dropped off the last two weeks, and Daniel Jones hasn’t been sharp. The Titans’ pass defense is vulnerable, especially in the slot, so sometimes you just gotta close your eyes and bet on talent for a little positive regression. Over in London again, Woody Marks is the man in the backfield with David Montgomery hurt, but he could find tough sledding against a Jaguars run defense ranked No. 1 in DVOA. The Texans have finally started to unlock Marks as a receiver, which gives him some floor, but be careful with those upside projections. Blake Corum’s usage hasn’t been consistent, even though he bounced back to eight touches last week and punched in a touchdown. The Rams will likely name the score against the Cardinals, which could mean Kyren Williams gets some rest and Corum gets some clock-draining work in the second half. Starting a backup RB is never easy, but with four teams on holiday, Corum deserves consideration. And then there’s DK Metcalf, playing for the Buccaneers now. Aaron Rodgers has shown chemistry with a bunch of players in that offense, but we’re still waiting for Metcalf to really enter the chat. He’s sitting at 6.1 yards per target, a career low, and the Steelers won’t force the ball to him. Romeo Doubs had a two-touchdown spike game in the Week 4 upset at Buffa.
So there you have it, what’s good and what’s got us scratching our heads for Week 6. Keep those lineups locked, and let’s just hope our real-life squad can bounce back sharper next time out. Go Hawks!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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