Week 6 Starts/Sits

Welcome back for our Week 6 edition of Dynasty Start/Sits. The Injuries are starting to pile up for fantasy managers, but have no fear. I’m here to help you out. There will be some names you love on the list today, as well as a few under-the-radar names you should be using to fill holes in your lineups. I won’t keep you waiting. Let’s get into it!

Starts – Quarterbacks

Matthew Stafford – Los Angeles Rams

Vs. Arizona Cardinals 

Oh man, Stafford looks like he’s back to his Super Bowl self. Nacua and Kupp are vining together in that offense, and Stafford loves it. This Cardinals Defense is prone to giving up points and chunk yards, which bodes well for Stafford. I’m locking him in for his best performance of the year.

Joe Burrow – Cincinnati Bengals 

Vs. Seattle Seahawks 

Joe Burrow had a season-highs across the board last week. I’m primarily intrigued by the rush attempts. It was only four, but it’s a good sign his calf might be returning to normal. He faces Seattle in week six, and if Burrow is genuinely back, this matchup has undertones of a shootout. 

Justin Fields – Chicago Bears

Vs. Minnesota Vikings 

The Bears seem to have let him off the leash, and things are starting to come together for Fields. He has had two weeks of facing weak Defenses and has not disappointed. He finished as the QB3 and one, respectively. Fields is gifted a third against Minnesota this week. Set it and forget it. 

Sits – Quarterbacks

Deshaun Watson — Cleveland Browns 

Vs. San Francisco 49ers 

I hate to put QBs facing San Francisco on the sit list continuously. However, they continue to show they are among the best defenses in the league. They’re giving up a league-best 13.6 points per game and the third least yards per game with 266.4. With Watson coming off a shoulder injury, look for Cleveland to struggle in this one. It’s shaping up to be a battle of the Defenses. 

Jared Goff– Detroit Lions

Vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers 

It’s a bit of a shocker here, as Goff has played well this season. He currently sits as the QB10 in fantasy. However, Tampa Bay has been solid on defense. In their last three games, they’re allowing 189 passing yards per game. Teams are starting to see Detroit as a serious playoff contender, and Tampa has had extra prep time coming off a bye. Goff could find himself in trouble this week. 

C.J. Stroud– Houston Texans

Vs. New Orleans Saints

Hey, I’m in on Stroud long term, but he’s got a tough draw this week. Tank Dell is in concussion protocol, taking away one of the best weapons on this offense. Stroud has done a terrific job this year limiting mistakes, but he faces a step up in competition this week. The Saints are boasting the fourth-best passing defense and averaging 1.8 takeaways per game. It’s been fun watching the rookie work, but I think he belongs on the bench this week. 

Starts – Running Backs

Alvin Kamara– New Orleans Saints

Vs. Houston Texans 

Kamara looks like he’s standing the test of time. He’s finished as the RB12 or better in both starts since coming off suspension. Houston is giving up over 110 yards per game on the ground and allowing the third most rushing touchdowns per game. Kamara is a smash start this week. 

Isiah Pacheco– Kansas City Chiefs 

Vs. Denver Broncos 

This one is as easy as it gets. Pacheco is coming off three straight finishes of RB13 or better. In those matchups, he’s tallied 15 attempts or more. Denver is easily the worst run defense in the league this year. Pacheco is a top-5 fantasy RB play this week.

Alexander Mattison— Minnesota Vikings

Vs. Chicago Bears

Mattison has been mediocre to this point in the season, and the Vikings are struggling to establish a semblance of a running game. Fortunately, he still has a solid hold on the lead running back role despite the addition of Akers. Look for the Vikings to gain some momentum on the ground against a subpar Bears defense. Mattison is a top-20 RB play this week, with touchdown upside. 

Sits – Running Backs

Dameon Pierce – Houston Texans

Vs. New Orleans Saints

This Saints defense is solid all-around. They’re a top-10 run defense, and Pierce has been highly ineffective this season, averaging 2.94 yards per carry. He’s going to be touchdown-dependent this week. 

Rachaad White– Tampa Bay Buccaneers 

Vs. Detroit Lions

I’m unsure what I expected from Rachaad White this season, but it wasn’t this. He only has one week of more than 10 fantasy points(half-PPR) this year. He must see more work in the passing game to be a viable fantasy option. He’s coming off a bye, so the game plan could change, and I could be wrong, but he’s hurting fantasy rosters right now. 

Starts – Wide Receivers

Chris Godwin – Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Vs. Detroit Lions

I love some Chris Godwin this week. The Lions have been strong against the run this year, and Rachaad White could have a tough time getting going. Mike Evans is dealing with a hamstring injury, and the Buccaneers are coming off a bye. I fully expect Godwin to be a significant part of the Tampa Bay game plan in this matchup. 

Jordan Addison – Minnesota Vikings

Vs. Chicago Bears

It hurts to see Justin Jefferson not suiting up, but Addison should benefit greatly. Chicago has been awful on defense this season, and Minnesota is still trying to find its identity in the run game. Addison is about as solid of a start as it gets this week. 

Jakobi Meyers— Las Vegas Raiders

Vs. New England Patriots 

I’m all over this Jakobi Meyers revenge game. He’s seen at least ten targets in three of four games this year. That bodes well against a New England Defense that gave 34 points to the Saints. I’ve got Meyers slotted as a high-end flex play this week. 

Jerry Jeudy — Denver Broncos

Vs. Kansas City Chiefs 

Jeudy has been much more effective than Sutton in his last two games. He’s accumulated at least 50 yards in his last three contests. I believe a breakout game is imminent for him. It’s not a great Matchup for Jeudy, but the game script will heavily favor passing volume for him. I think this is the game Jeudy finally takes a foothold of the WR1 position in Denver. Fire him up.

Sits – Wide Receivers

Jahan Dotson – Washington Commanders

Vs. Atlanta Falcons

Dotson has arguably been the single most disappointing asset in fantasy this year. He’s been all bust and no boom. He’s averaging six targets a game this year and has been unable to produce much with his opportunity. After five games and zero top-24 finishes, I think it’s time to find an option with a higher ceiling.

Michael Thomas — New Orleans Saints 

Vs. Houston Texans 

Thomas has been better than I expected this season, but still great. He’s had four catches in his last two games for 53 and 65 yards. This week, he faces a Houston defense that’s giving up the third least fantasy points to WRs this season. The ceiling is low, and the floor is even lower. You can safely avoid Thomas this week. 

Deebo Samuel — San Francisco 49ers 

Vs. Cleveland Browns

Deebo has been ineffective through the air in his last two contests while dealing with some lingering injuries. He’s been more involved in the run game, logging eight carries in that same span. Cleveland, boasting the best defense in the league, will be ready after coming off a bye week. If he continues to play injured, he will hurt your fantasy lineup this week. He’s a firm sit for me. 

Starts – Tight Ends

Logan Thomas – Washington Commanders

Vs. Atlanta Falcons

Thomas has been providing sneaky value to fantasy rosters this year. There’s only been one week this season that he didn’t finish as a top-13 TE. The Falcons are allowing the second most fantasy points to TEs this year. Thomas is set for another week of usable fantasy production.

Cade Otton – Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Vs. Detroit Lions

Otton is possibly my favorite bye-week filler of the week. He has yet to see less than 90% of the snaps for Tampa Bay, and Detroit is allowing the third most fantasy points to Tight Ends. He’s widely available in redraft leagues. If you have Freiermuth or Musgrave, who are on byes this week, go pick up Otton. 

Sits – Tight Ends

Darren Waller— New York Giants

Vs. Buffalo Bills

Daniel Jones may not even have enough time to get a target to Waller this week. It’s tough to trust any Tight End facing This Buffalo Defense, which is allowing the third least points to Tight Ends. The fact they’re coming off a loss makes matters worse. 

Chigoziem Okonkwo — Tennessee Titans 

Vs. Baltimore Ravens 

The future looks bright for Okonkwo after earning nine targets last week. However, I’m projecting a setback against the Ravens, who are allowing the fewest fantasy points to Tight Ends this year. He’s likely an extremely touchdown-dependent play this week. 

I hope you all benefitted from this article, and I thank you for reading. I find true enjoyment in sharing my experience and helping others. So, I’m always more than willing to answer any fantasy football questions via Twitter @FF_Reez. Thanks for reading! #DFFArmy #AlwaysBeBuilding