From game-time choices to accidents so important they have an effect on the worth of each single place, let’s break down the Fantasy and DFS impression of accidents for each Week 6 matchup. Know when to pivot and the way your fantasy roster will likely be affected.
Beneath, you may discover a game-by-game take a look at the accidents it is advisable know that may have the most important impression for Fantasy leagues, in addition to the implications for DFS gamers. This week’s listing of notable names contains quarterbacks Anthony Richardson, Daniel Jones and Deshaun Watson; operating backs Miles Sanders, Saquon Barkley and Khalil Herbert; receivers Amon-Ra St. Brown, Tee Higgins and Christian Watson; tight ends Dalton Kincaid, Darren Waller and Dawson Knox; and plenty of others, together with key offensive line and defensive accidents to know.
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Ravens
Titans
Odell Beckham Jr. is cleared from his ankle damage and Lamar Jackson may have his total wholesome receiving corps in opposition to a Titans protection that has allowed the eighth most passing yards this season. The Ravens look to bounce again after wrestle in opposition to the Steelers in Week 5. Keaton Mitchell’s return from IR stays in query. Gus Edwards and Justice Hill stay streaming choices.
The Titans will likely be with out Treylon Burks, who has missed the previous two video games. DeAndre Hopkins will proceed to see nearly all of targets and is a strong begin this week coming off his greatest efficiency of the season.
DFS impression
With the Ravens’ receiving corps in full wholesome, Lamar Jackson is a powerful match play in opposition to the Titans protection.
Notable accidents
Commanders
Falcons
The Falcons and Commanders haven’t any important accidents and head into the sport with all starters in full well being.
Notable accidents
Vikings
Bears
The Vikings place Justin Jefferson on IR, a big blow to a struggling Vikings staff. Whereas Ok.J. Osborn has performed extra snaps than Jordan Addison, Addison will doubtless ascend to the WR1 function. Addison was coping with an ankle damage this week however has been cleared and is a powerful begin in all codecs. Hockenson stays a must-start with a possible enhance in workload. Osborn had a number of robust performances in 2022 is a flex possibility and all codecs, given the matchup. The lack of Jefferson hurts Cousins’ general upside, however he’s nonetheless a top-12 quarterback this week.
The Bears have dominated out Khalil Herbert, Roschon Johnson and Travis Homer, leaving D’Onta Foreman is the doubtless lead again for Chicago. Foreman has been inactive since Week 1 however is a flex possibility this week with the Chicago offense performing nicely in latest weeks. Foreman lacks receiving upside however had a number of 100-plus speeding yard video games final yr and may have a strong ground this week. The dearth of operating backs may enhance speeding upside for Justin Fields, who’s a powerful begin for Week 6.
DFS impression
Foreman lacks the upside for a powerful match play except he has a number of touchdowns. However at $4,400 on DraftKings, he is a possible worth play in money video games with a dependable ground.
The Vikings as a complete are cost-effective for stacking in tournaments however Addison is the strongest play at $5,700.
Notable accidents
Seahawks
- QB Drew Lock (ankle) – Questionable
- WR DK Metcalf (ribs) – Cleared
- OT Charles Cross (toe) – Cleared
- OG Phil Haynes (calf) – Questionable
- LB Jordyn Brooks (knee) – Cleared
- CB Coby Bryant (toe) – Out
- SAF Jamal Adams (concussion) – Cleared
Bengals
Tee Higgins stays questionable heading into the weekend, but it surely’s essential to notice he practiced in full on Friday. Higgins continues to be dangerous if lively as a result of the damage facilities round ache administration and one dangerous hit may trigger him to exit the sport. Deal with Higgins as a flex possibility. Prioritize different WR2 choices and high-upside operating backs in flex earlier than turning to Higgins. If Higgins is unable to go well with up, Trenton Irwin and Tyler Boyd are flex choices this week.
DK Metcalf has been cleared to play and stays a powerful begin in all codecs.
DFS impression
Higgins ought to be averted in money video games if lively resulting from reinjury danger. If Higgins is unable to play, Irwin is the worth play right here as he served as a direct alternative for Higgins in Week 5 with Boyd remaining in his typical function.
Notable accidents
49ers
Browns
The Browns have dominated out Deshaun Watson for Week 6. Watson was unable to play in Week 5 and the end result was disastrous for the complete Browns offense. Dorian Thompson-Robinson received the beginning in Watson’s absence however P.J. Walker will likely be underneath heart this week for the Browns. Walker does carry a veteran presence and expertise to the offense and there ought to be enchancment on the offense’s Week 4 efficiency. Nonetheless, it is troublesome to belief the Browns offense with out Deshaun Watson.
David Njoku can also be questionable and Fantasy managers ought to monitor his standing all through the weekend. However, given his general lackluster efficiency this season it is best to search out an alternative choice at tight finish this week. Amari Cooper is the one reliable Browns participant this week.
Elijah Mitchell returned to follow this week in a restricted capability however stays questionable. Mitchell’s potential return may reduce the workload on McCaffrey, however McCaffrey continues to be the highest play at operating again, regardless of the troublesome matchup. Mitchell has proven standalone worth up to now however ought to stay on Fantasy benches this week if lively.
DFS impression
With Watson out, the complete Browns offense ought to be averted in DFS. The Browns accidents are on the offensive facet of the ball, and their protection stays a troublesome matchup. San Francisco’s offense is powerful however upside may very well be restricted on this matchup.
Notable accidents
Saints
Texans
Tank Dell is questionable for Week 6 and ought to be monitored all through the weekend. Dell has been a weekly flex possibility and if absent, targets would doubtless funnel to Nico Collins. Collins is a strong WR2 this week. If Dell is lively, he is a powerful flex play and shouln’t appear limitations.
New Orleans has a number of accidents however little significance to nearly all of Fantasy groups, other than these in deeper leagues who’ve been counting on Johnson at tight finish.
DFS impression
Though the matchup is not ideally suited, Collins is salary-friendly at $5,600. If Dell is out, C.J. Stroud will doubtless put a heavy concentrate on Collins and the increase potential is a powerful play in tournaments.
Notable accidents
Colts
Jaguars
The Colts positioned Anthony Richardson on IR this week, and Gardner Minshew will step in at quarterback. Minshew is without doubt one of the league’s higher backups and there is not any main change in alternatives for Colts’ go catchers as a complete, although we may see continued enhance in workload for Josh Downs. Downs’ strongest performances have are available in video games with Minshew at quarterback.
Jonathan Taylor was not on the damage report for the Colts this week. Nonetheless, it is essential to debate Taylor as a result of the Colts are being cautious together with his return to play and limiting his snaps. Head coach Nick Sirianni stated Taylor will see a rise in snaps this week, though he did not make clear particulars on the rise. Taylor is a possible flex begin however Fantasy managers ought to stay cautious and monitor any updates on his workload all through the weekend. Except Taylor’s workload is elevated to above 50% of the snaps, Zack Moss stays a viable possibility.
For the Jaguars, Zay Jones has been dominated out. Christian Kirk and Calvin Ridley stay robust choices with Jones out.
DFS impression
With lack of readability across the backfield cut up, it is best to keep away from the Colts operating backs in DFS. The aforementioned connection between Downs and Minshew is intriguing in DFS. Downs is simply $4,100 on DraftKings and will thrive on this matchup with Minshew at quarterback. Minshew is priced at simply $5K. He is not the best upside play given lack of speeding upside however the pricing stacked together with his receivers does open up important area for greater upside performs in different video games.
With Jones out, Kirk stays a dependable possibility for money video games at $5,400.
Notable accidents
Panthers
Dolphins
Miles Sanders has been dominated out for Week 6 and Chuba Hubbard will function because the Panthers’ lead again. The Panthers backfield has been troublesome to belief from a Fantasy perspective as a result of Hubbard has seen a good workload on a weekly foundation, rendering the Panthers backfield as a borderline committee. However with Sanders out, Hubbard is a strong RB2 in PPR resulting from his receiving upside.
De’Von Achane suffered a knee damage in Week 5 and has been positioned on IR. Achane and Mostert had been splitting the workload, however Achane was the extra productive again. Previous to a breakout efficiency, Mostert was performing as a top-12 again is a powerful begin in all codecs. Jeff Wilson is listed as uncertain to return from IR. Mike McDaniel did affirm that even when Wilson does return from IR this week, his snap rely can be restricted to 25 snaps at most. The majority of labor will likely be seen by Mostert and Salvon Ahmed. Keep away from Wilson, begin Mostert and use Ahmed in very deep leagues.
DFS impression
Hubbard may very well be extraordinarily chalky in Week 6 priced at simply $4,300 on DraftKings however his worth would open up important wage. It is powerful to think about Carolina can preserve a powerful run sport whereas doubtless enjoying from behind. However Hubbard has receiving upside and should not be scripted out of play. Mostert’s wage is not a price play however given the matchup and the chance of Mostert receiving the majority of carries, it is a robust play this week with the Panthers’ reeling from accidents throughout the complete protection.
Notable accidents
Patriots
Raiders
The Patriots have an intensive damage listing for Week 6. Their offensive line has struggled this season and the accidents make it troublesome for Fantasy managers to start out Rhamondre Stevenson. The Raiders are a pleasant matchup for operating backs so Fantasy managers in deep leagues can use Stevenson. However in shallow leagues, keep away from Stevenson in any respect prices.
For the Raiders, Davante Adams and Maxx Crosby have been cleared. Adams, Jakobi Meyers and Josh Jacobs are robust begins in opposition to the Patriots protection with the important accidents.
DFS impression
The Patriots’ typical no-go protection is extraordinarily susceptible. The Raiders’ offensive gamers may thrive on this matchup — significantly Jakobi Meyers in his first sport in opposition to New England.
Notable accidents
Eagles
Jets
- RB Nick Bawden (calf) – Questionable
- WR Xavier Gipson (ankle) – Questionable
- OT Alijah Vera-Tucker (Achilles) – IR
- CB Sauce Gardner (sickness) – Questionable
- CB D.J. Reed (concussion) – Out
- CB Brandin Echols (hamstring) – Out
- CB Justin Hardee (hamstring) – Out
Philadelphia will likely be with out a number of key items on protection this week. Whereas the Eagles will stay a powerful, defensive matchup, the accidents do enhance upside for Breece Corridor and Garrett Wilson. Corridor is coming off a breakout efficiency and whereas the lack of Vera-Tucker is a significant blow, Corridor continues to be a powerful begin.
DFS impression
Though the Jets will likely be with out Reed, the protection stays a powerful group if Gardner is ready to play after exhibiting up on the damage report Friday with an sickness. That would restrict the upside for Jalen Hurts, A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith, although the Jets’ depth on the cornerback place will likely be examined with Echols and Hardee additionally out.
Notable accidents
Cardinals
Rams
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Lions
Bucccaneers
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Giants
Payments
Dalton Kincaid and Dawson Knox are each questionable for Week 6. Neither tight finish has been a powerful Fantasy possibility but it surely’s important to observe their standing this weekend. If one performs and the opposite sits, the lively tight finish is a viable streaming possibility this week. If each are inactive, targets would doubtless proceed to funnel to Stefon Diggs and Gabe Davis.
The Giants will likely be with out Daniel Jones for Week 6. Jones stated his neck damage is completely different from his earlier one, so it is potential he will not miss prolonged time. However given the Giants offensive struggles, Fantasy supervisor ought to put together to maneuver ahead with out Jones. Fantasy managers might want to monitor standing for Saquon Barkley all through the weekend. Even when Barkley is ready to go well with up, information round his workload is important. It is potential that Barkley is eased again into motion. If he sees restricted reps, mixed with the Giants’ offensive struggles, Barkley is a dangerous play on this week.
Darren Waller can also be listed as questionable. Waller had a tough begin however is coming off his strongest efficiency of the season. With Tyrod Taylor because the beginning quarterback, it is powerful to belief Waller to repeat his efficiency. However given Waller’s expertise and upside, if we obtain information over the weekend that he’s lively and doesn’t have any snap limitations, Waller continues to be a low-end TE1. Different Giants receivers are dangerous performs.
DFS impression
If Kincaid and Knox are unable to go well with up this week, it is troublesome to belief any alternative possibility in redraft leagues. Nonetheless, in DFS this presents an attention-grabbing alternative to make use of a participant like Deonte Harty as a price play.
Notable accidents
Cowboys
Chargers
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DFS impression
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