Fantasy football: Start or sit player decisions for NFL week 6
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Whether you’re fighting to keep your season alive or building toward a playoff run, there’s still plenty of football to be played and decisions to be made. One thing about this game is that one week can change things in a hurry.
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Jordan Love (vs. Dallas): Jordan Love is usually in the QB12-QB15 range most weeks, but he is certainly in the top-5 conversation for Week 6. Teams have to be licking their chops after seeing what Tampa Bay did to Dallas last Thursday night, especially considering the defense (or lack thereof) that the Cowboys have shown through five weeks. The Packers themselves have been solid as a team offensively, but notably rank dead last in the league in rushing yards. Maybe the production changes vs. Dallas, however, the passing volume will be there for Love to put up a monster effort.
Other Starts: Bryce Young (vs. Philadelphia), Matthew Stafford (vs. Arizona)
Rhamondre Stevenson (@ NY Jets): The main questions that consistently surround Stevenson are whether he will fumble his job away and how much sharing he’ll have to do with his backfield mate TreVeyon Henderson. Through five weeks, he has only one fumble on the year, and Henderson has a high-ankle injury that will cost him at least this game, if not multiple weeks. The Jets’ defense is allowing a passable 4.3 yards per carry, but they rank 20th in the league in total rushing yards allowed per game. They’ve been susceptible to those consistent gains on the ground, which is Stevenson’s specialty. He has a chance to stack up those 4–5-yard carries, and with the volume he should receive, that could be good for close to 100 yards and possibly a score.
Other Starts: Rachaad White (vs. San Francisco), RJ Harvey (vs. Seattle), Tony Pollard (vs. Indianapolis)
Khalil Shakir (@ Las Vegas): In the absence of DJ Moore, Shakir still only received three targets but managed over 80 yards for the second straight week. The reality is that Buffalo is an offensive juggernaut, while its defense has taken a massive step back this year after moving on from Sean McDermott. Now coming off a 17-point performance in New England, the Raiders will be looking to bounce back at home, where they average 27 points per game. We may not get another 37-34 overtime thriller like last week against the Rams, but this matchup could still provide plenty of opportunities for the Bills’ offense to put up points, and Shakir could benefit from that potential once again.
Other Starts: Matthew Golden (vs. Dallas), Josh Downs (vs. Tennessee), Jakobi Meyers (vs. Houston), Tre Tucker (vs. Buffalo)
Isaiah Likely (vs. New Orleans) For the second straight week, I am putting Likely as the featured starter because, in my eyes, he should be a must-start going forward. Outside the Week 3 hiccup in the pouring rain, he is averaging 17.1 PPR points per game. That is wide receiver production from the tight end slot. New Orleans hasn’t done much to inspire confidence in its defense, and Likely’s target volume will be no worse than second on his team. With Jameis’ fantasy-friendly style capable of supporting multiple pass catchers, this may be your last chance to buy low before the fantasy community buys back into the Giants’ offense.
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Other Starts: Dalton Kincaid (@ Las Vegas), Mark Andrews (@ Cleveland)
Bo Nix (vs. Seattle) The Broncos’ offense has struggled to find its rhythm this season, and some of those issues could stem from having a rookie play-caller to start the year. Outside of their comeback win against the Rams, when they scored all 30 points in the second half, Denver hasn’t managed more than 24 points in any other game. On top of that, what made Nix so reliable was the rushing floor he provided. Perhaps due to the ankle injury he suffered in last year’s playoffs, he’s on pace for just 61 rushes compared to 83 in 2025 and 92 in 2024. Against an elite defense on a short week, I’m passing on Nix in favor of another option with a better matchup.
Other Sits: Patrick Mahomes (vs. LA Chargers), Michael Penix (vs. Chicago)
David Montgomery (@ Jacksonville): Montgomery could sit this week due to a groin injury he picked up last week, but even so he is a sit for me. Since his Week 1 three-touchdown effort, Montgomery has combined for just 78 yards and no touchdowns over his last four games. Woody Marks is beginning to eat into Montgomery’s workload, making him very much a between-the-tackles, touchdown-or-bust fantasy asset. The Jaguars’ defense has put the league on notice, ranking 2nd in opponent points per game (14.0) and 1st in rushing yards allowed. Montgomery could still pay off if he finds the end zone, but it’s doubtful he reaches double-digit fantasy points without a touchdown.
Other Sits: J.K. Dobbins (vs. Seattle), Rico Dowdle (vs. Tampa Bay), Braelon Allen (@ New England)
Courtland Sutton (vs. Seattle) Sean Payton took over play-calling duties last week, but that didn’t change Sutton’s 2026 trend of playing second fiddle to Jaylen Waddle in Denver. Sutton’s volume has taken a slight hit this year, but his catch rate has dropped substantially. Bo Nix continues to struggle to get the passing game going and Seattle’s defense remains among the league’s best across most major statistical categories, making this a tough matchup on a short week. I’m benching Sutton and looking to Sunday’s action for a replacement.
Other Sits: Xavier Worthy (vs. LA Chargers), Brian Thomas Jr. (vs. Houston), Emeka Egbuka (vs. Pittsburgh), Tre’ Harris (@ Kansas City)
Colston Loveland (@ Atlanta): Those who drafted Colston Loveland have been left waiting for the breakout they hoped for, as he currently sits at TE36 on the year. Atlanta has improved to 3-1 with Michael Penix at quarterback and has been an underrated defensive unit as well. The scoring potential in this game may be tempting, but Loveland is difficult to trust until his role becomes more consistent. He’s certainly not a drop candidate, but hopefully you’ve found another starter while waiting for him to turn things around.
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Other Sits: Kyle Pitts (vs. Chicago), Michael Mayer (vs. Buffalo)
