Setting your fantasy football lineup for Week 6 can feel like walking a tightrope, but trust me, there are some clear calls you need to lock in. If you’re agonizing over who to bench or start, Scott Pianowski’s Week 6 traffic report has some absolute must-knows, and one QB is about to go off.
Green Light, Go Get ‘Em
Look, some calls are just obvious, right? When a player is primed to explode, you gotta get ’em in there. Jordan Love, quarterback for the Packers, is a no-brainer against the Cowboys. Last week was a dream scenario, with Love just chucking deep passes all over a weak Chicago secondary. Guess what? Dallas’s defense is just as sweet a matchup, allowing a ridiculous 120.5 QB rating and only logging five sacks. Get ready for the bomb, because Love is gonna deliver.
Then there’s Rhamondre Stevenson, running back for the Patriots, going up against the Jets. New York’s got a decent pass rush and solid pass defense, but their run D? Nope, it’s been trampled. With TreVeyon Henderson potentially out or limited, Stevenson is staring down a bell-cow role. Game script won’t be an issue, so he’s gonna eat. And don’t sleep on Tony Pollard, the Cowboys running back, heading to Indianapolis. This guy has somehow pushed over 4.0 YPC in every Tennessee season, even with some less-than-stellar supporting casts. If Tyjae Spears is unavailable, Pollard is taking aim at a run defense that’s ranked 31st in DVOA. He’s a proactive start, period.
For tight ends, Brenton Strange from the Jaguars is a sneaky play against the Texans in London. Houston’s defense is a funnel, great against the run but totally leaky against the pass. Strange has officially entered the “Circle of Trust” the last two weeks, putting up 14 catches for 163 yards. You gotta set that alarm clock early for the London game and get him in. And at wide receiver, Mike Evans, playing for the Buccaneers, is probably your WR1 right now, even if you drafted him as a WR2 or WR3. He plays through everything, and he’s gonna feel extra spry against a Washington secondary that has given up 14 touchdown passes already. That’s a green light if I’ve ever seen one.
Yellow Light, Proceed with Caution
Alright, now for the guys who could go either way. These are the ones that make you chew your nails. Luther Burden III, wide receiver for the Bears, is now at the top of Chicago’s target tree, and Caleb Williams should be back this week. That’s a good sign. The Falcons’ pass defense has been better than average, but we’re betting on play-caller Ben Johnson to scheme something up in a bounce-back spot. Still, it’s not a slam dunk.
Then there’s Josh Downs, wide receiver for the Colts, facing the Titans. His volume has dropped these past two weeks, and Daniel Jones hasn’t exactly been sharp. But here’s the kicker: Tennessee’s pass defense is vulnerable, especially in the slot. Sometimes you just gotta close your eyes, bet on the talent, and hope for some positive regression. It’s a risk, but it could pay off.
Woody Marks, running back for the Texans, is the main man in the backfield now with David Montgomery hurt, but he’s got a tough road ahead against the Jaguars’ run defense, which ranks No. 1 in DVOA. This is another London game, so wake up early and think hard. The Texans have finally started to use Marks as a receiver, which gives him a decent floor, but temper those upside projections. Lastly, Blake Corum, running back for the Rams, hasn’t had consistent usage, though he did bounce back with eight touches last week and punched in a touchdown. The Rams could probably name the score against the overmatched Cardinals, meaning Kyren Williams might get some rest and Corum could do some clock-draining in the second half. Four teams are on holiday this week, so starting a backup RB is never easy, but Corum deserves consideration. It’s a gamble, but sometimes you gotta take it.
Good luck with your lineups this week, Seattle! Make those tough calls, trust your gut, and let’s see some huge numbers.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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