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FANTASY PREVIEW for NFL Week 6: EXPLOIT THE MATCHUP

Hurt, on bye, bad matchup—doesn't matter! Our @CoachStevenP has the complete breakdown for every game in Week 6. Don't miss these premium stats that can help you set the right lineup!

The Week 6 Fantasy Preview was curated by senior staff writer Steven Pintado using statistics from the Fantasy Points Data Suite. If you want access to these stats (and dozens of other proprietary figures) sign up here and use promo code NERDS to save 25% on a Data Suite or All-In subscription. Without further ado, let’s dig in to the fantasy matchups!

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JAX/CHI HOU/NE WAS/BAL CLE/PHI ARI/GB TB/NO

IND/TEN LAC/DEN PIT/LV DET/DAL ATL/CAR CIN/NYG

Jacksonville Jaguars (1-4) vs Chicago Bears (3-2)

Game Summary | Fantasy Preview

TeamDef. Rank Vs. QBSDef. Rank Vs. RBSDef. Rank Vs. WRSDef. Rank Vs. TESDef. 2 Man %Def. Zone %Offensive Plays RanPoints Per GamePass Yards Per GameRush Yards per Game
Jaguars32nd26th30th18th43.851.457.619.4201.6126.2
Bears1st22nd6th8th22.774.465.222.6191.895.4

Quarterbacks

Jacksonville Jaguars
PlayerFantasy Rank
(6 PPT)
Week 6 RankingStart %FP/GA/GSCRMYDS/G1 Read %YAC %Press %ADOT
Trevor Lawrence20thMid
QB2
70%16.531.22.0233.039.573.130.110.1
Chicago Bears
PlayerFantasy Rank
(6 PPT)
Week 6 RankingStart %FP/GA/GSCRMYDS/G1 Read %YAC %Press %ADOT
Caleb Williams24thHigh QB285%15.034.04.2240.854.964.132.88.3
  • The Bears have not allowed a passing touchdown in the last three games. 
  • The Jaguars have given up back-to-back 300-yard passing and 2-touchdown performances.
  • Trevor Lawrence averages 243 passing yards and a touchdown in 4 career games in London.

Running Backs

Jacksonville Jaguars
PlayerFantasy Rank (PPR)Week 6 RankingStart %FP/GATT/GATT %TGT %Off. Snaps/Gi5%i20%EXP Run %MTF/ATTYACO/ATTYBCO/ATT
Travis Etienne31stLow RB280%11.610.647.713.460%42.961.93.80.152.71.66
Tank Bigsby40thHigh RB375%8.66.830.60.623%42.923.817.60.325.822.21
Chicago Bears
PlayerFantasy Rank (PPR)Week 6 RankingStart %FP/GATT/GATT %TGT %Off. Snaps/Gi5%i20%EXP Run %MTF/ATTYACO/ATTYBCO/ATT
D’Andre Swift23rdHigh RB285%13.814.853.211.264%38.541.44.10.141.541.62
Roschon Johnson33rdLow RB370%11.13.218.02.935%33.325.900.122.041.2
  • The Bears have given up an 80-yard rusher in 4 of the first 5 games. 
  • The Jaguars have only allowed one starting running back to rush for over 55 yards this year.

Pass Catchers

Jacksonville Jaguars
PlayerFantasy Rank (PPR)Week 6 RankingStart %FP/GOff. Snaps/GTGT/GTGT %RTE/GSLOT RTE %YACEZTGT1READ %MAN WIN RATEZONE WIN RATE
Christian Kirk47thLow WR370%10.573%6.620.12880.951126.136.810.6
Gabe Davis86thOutside the Top 6045%5.284%5.015.22917.53531617.58.6
Brian Thomas Jr.13thHigh WR375%16.273%6.820.72823.2149326.129.78.9
Evan Engram (TE)*TE62Mid TE265%1.568%4.02.441747.1102500
Brenton Strange (TE)TE14Mid TE265%7.261%3.610.98204334411.814.37.5
Chicago Bears
PlayerFantasy Rank (PPR)Week 6 RankingStart %FP/GOff. Snaps/GTGT/GTGT %RTE/GSLOT RTE %YACEZTGT1READ %MAN WIN RATEZONE WIN RATE
D.J. Moore20thLow WR190%15.093%8.424.73619.7128528.420.513.7
Keenan Allen80thHigh
WR4
65%6.074%6.711.82456.943326.442.917.2
Rome Odunze63rdHigh
WR4
65%8.484%5.817.13233.573520.230.68
Cole Kmet (TE)TE8Low TE175%9.876%4.814.122153.884012.8256.2
Evan Engram – Game Time Decision
  • Fantasy receivers have struggled to score against the Bears, with only one receiving touchdown this year. 
  • Brian Thomas Jr. has had 26 targets over the last 3 games, and he has become the WR1 option in this Jaguars offense.

Houston Texans (4-1) vs New England Patriots (1-4)

Game Summary | Fantasy Preview

TeamDef. Rank Vs. QBSDef. Rank Vs. RBSDef. Rank Vs. WRSDef. Rank Vs. TESDef. 2 Man %Def. Zone %Offensive Plays RanPoints Per GamePass Yards Per GameRush Yards per Game
Texans20th10th21st4th29.962.16720.4272.4104.2
Patriots8th23rd14th19th36.559.35912.4119.4131.4

Quarterbacks

Houston Texans
PlayerFantasy Rank
(6 PPT)
Week 6 RankingStart %FP/GA/GSCRMYDS/G1 Read %YAC %Press %ADOT
C.J. Stroud13thLow
QB1
90%19.235.42.8290.64962.135.67.5
New England Patriots
PlayerFantasy Rank
(6 PPT)
Week 6 RankingStart %FP/GA/GSCRMYDS/G1 Read %YAC %Press %ADOT
Drake Maye42ndQB340%2.18.02.034.00000
Drake Maye’s first offical start
  • Houston has kept all opposing quarterbacks under 215 passing yards this year. 
  • The Patriots have allowed 3 opposing quarterbacks to throw for 280 or more passing yards.

Running Backs

Houston Texans
PlayerFantasy Rank (PPR)Week 6 RankingStart %FP/GATT/GATT %TGT %Off. Snaps/Gi5%i20%EXP Run %MTF/ATTYACO/ATTYBCO/ATT
Joe Mixon*8thHigh RB285%17.419.530.04.260%5066.72.60.12.282.44
Cam Akers46thOutside the Top 48 5%7.69.529.23.734%5038.55.30.2130.89
Dare Ogunbowale44thMid RB455%8.13.814.68.539%015001.630.47
New England Patriots
PlayerFantasy Rank (PPR)Week 6 RankingStart %FP/GATT/GATT %TGT %Off. Snaps/Gi5%i20%EXP Run %MTF/ATTYACO/ATTYBCO/ATT
Antonio Gibson47thHigh RB375%7.57.026.36.322%0208.60.144.311.6
* Joe Mixon likely to play in Week 6.
  • The Texans have allowed an 80-yard rusher in each of the last 3 games.
  • Dare Ogunbowale is 3rd in targets (11) in the last 2 weeks.

Pass Catchers

Houston Texans
PlayerFantasy Rank (PPR)Week 6 RankingStart %FP/GOff. Snaps/GTGT/GTGT %RTE/GSLOT RTE %YACEZTGT1READ %MAN WIN RATEZONE WIN RATE
Stefon Diggs12thLow WR190%16.483%8.221.73560.9141126.229.413.1
Tank Dell70thMid WR370%7.467%5.311.13228.153113.326.113.3
Xavier Hutchinson134thOutside the Top 6045%1.327%0.42.6737.82104.111.17.4
Dalton Schultz (TE)TE26High TE275%5.187%4.411.643026.541011.57.14.5
New England Patriots
PlayerFantasy Rank (PPR)Week 6 RankingStart %FP/GOff. Snaps/GTGT/GTGT %RTE/GSLOT RTE %YACEZTGT1READ %MAN WIN RATEZONE WIN RATE
Kendrick Bourne126thOutside the Top 6035%1.627%1.00.71040804.5250
Demario Douglas76thMid WR560%6.865%4.816.82578.771121.122.610
Ja’Lynn Polk97thOutside the Top 6045%4.569%3.813.32315.49217.93419.7
Hunter Henry (TE)TE16Mid TE265%6.880%5.017.482661.772213.715.54.8
  • The Texans have allowed opposing outside starting receivers to finish as a WR3 or better (in PPR).
  • The Patriots have allowed an opposing tight end over 40 yards in each of the last 4 weeks.

JAX/CHI HOU/NE WAS/BAL CLE/PHI ARI/GB TB/NO

IND/TEN LAC/DEN PIT/LV DET/DAL ATL/CAR CIN/NYG

Washington Commanders (4-1) vs Baltimore Ravens (3-2)

Game Summary | Fantasy Preview

TeamDef. Rank Vs. QBSDef. Rank Vs. RBSDef. Rank Vs. WRSDef. Rank Vs. TESDef. 2 Man %Def. Zone %Offensive Plays RanPoints Per GamePass Yards Per GameRush Yards per Game
Commanders25th18th29th6th3162.662.831214.2178.4
Ravens28th6th31st26th26.970.265.629.4236.4211.2

Quarterbacks

Washington Commanders
PlayerFantasy Rank
(6 PPT)
Week 6 RankingStart %FP/GA/GSCRMYDS/G1 Read %YAC %Press %ADOT
Jayden Daniels6thHigh
QB1
99%23.926.211.4287.053.873.3307.2
Baltimore Ravens
PlayerFantasy Rank
(6 PPT)
Week 6 RankingStart %FP/GA/GSCRMYDS/G1 Read %YAC %Press %ADOT
Lamar Jackson1stHigh
QB1
99%28.530.010.6313.856.16433.38
  • Lamar Jackson is averaging 72 rushing yards per game. 
  • The Ravens secondary has allowed a 270-yard passer in 4 of 5 games this year.

Running Backs

Washington Commanders
PlayerFantasy Rank (PPR)Week 6 RankingStart %FP/GATT/GATT %TGT %Off. Snaps/Gi5%i20%EXP Run %MTF/ATTYACO/ATTYBCO/ATT
Austin Ekeler29thHigh RB374%11.84.811.38.242%024.310.50.212.165.74
Baltimore Ravens
PlayerFantasy Rank (PPR)Week 6 RankingStart %FP/GATT/GATT %TGT %Off. Snaps/Gi5%i20%EXP Run %MTF/ATTYACO/ATTYBCO/ATT
Derrick Henry4thHigh RB199%22.019.055.25.353%90.957.18.40.142.733.29
Justice Hill37thHigh RB465%9.83.811.013.247%04.85.30.212.532.11
  • The Ravens have not allowed an opposing running back over 50 rushing yards this year. 
  • Derrick Henry has scored at least one touchdown in every game this year.
  • Jeremy McNichols has RB4 value if Robinson is OUT.

Pass Catchers

Washington Commanders
PlayerFantasy Rank (PPR)Week 6 RankingStart %FP/GOff. Snaps/GTGT/GTGT %RTE/GSLOT RTE %YACEZTGT1READ %MAN WIN RATEZONE WIN RATE
Terry McLaurin32ndMid WR280%12.779%7.226.92818.871431.626.717.9
Noah Brown77thOutside the Top 6050%6.751%3.37.524.43007.941.7300
Luke McCaffrey103rdOutside the Top 6035%4.052%2.07.51780.75007.132.412.2
Zach Ertz (TE)16thTE175%7.065%4.817.912550.436217.317.515.3
Baltimore Ravens
PlayerFantasy Rank (PPR)Week 6 RankingStart %FP/GOff. Snaps/GTGT/GTGT %RTE/GSLOT RTE %YACEZTGT1READ %MAN WIN RATEZONE WIN RATE
Zay Flowers39thMid WR280%11.979%7.825.83033.6120231.330.213
Rashod Batemon61stMid WR560%9.071%4.414.6267.642214.638.512.9
Mark Andrews (TE)TE32Mid TE255%4.454%2.89.271967.440011.533.36.7
Isaiah Likley (TE)TE7High TE260%10.460%4.213.911953.2110415.614.34.7
  • The Commanders have allowed opposing WR1s to produce WR2-or-better fantasy finishes. 
  • The Ravens have given opposing tight ends at least 30 receiving yards per game this year.

Cleveland Browns (1-4) vs Philadelphia Eagles (2-2)

Game Summary | Fantasy Preview

TeamDef. Rank Vs. QBSDef. Rank Vs. RBSDef. Rank Vs. WRSDef. Rank Vs. TESDef. 2 Man %Def. Zone %Offensive Plays RanPoints Per GamePass Yards Per GameRush Yards per Game
Browns9th19th20th7th47.748.362.815.8142.896.6
Eagles23rd15th32nd3rd27.664.166.321.5211.8153.8

Quarterbacks

Cleveland Browns
PlayerFantasy Rank
(6 PPT)
Week 6 RankingStart %FP/GA/GSCRMYDS/G1 Read %YAC %Press %ADOT
Deshaun Watson26thMid
QB2
70%14.235.25.0196.650.570.547.77.5
Philadelphia Eagles
PlayerFantasy Rank
(6 PPT)
Week 6 RankingStart %FP/GA/GSCRMYDS/G1 Read %YAC %Press %ADOT
Jalen Hurts15thMid
QB1
95%18.933.010.5273.351.458.336.57.8
  • The Browns have allowed 2 quarterbacks to rush for over 40 yards. 
  • The Eagles have given up 2 passing touchdowns in 3 of the first 4 games. 

Running Backs

Cleveland Browns
PlayerFantasy Rank (PPR)Week 6 RankingStart %FP/GATT/GATT %TGT %Off. Snaps/Gi5%i20%EXP Run %MTF/ATTYACO/ATTYBCO/ATT
Jerome Ford27thHigh RB374%11.99.643.213.067%33.323.16.30.132.882.33
D’Onta Foreman67thMid RB455%3.15.826.11.728%5046.23.40.031.91.31
Philadelphia Eagles
PlayerFantasy Rank (PPR)Week 6 RankingStart %FP/GATT/GATT %TGT %Off. Snaps/Gi5%i20%EXP Run %MTF/ATTYACO/ATTYBCO/ATT
Saquon Barkley1stMid RB194%23.518.360.811.477%5054.55.50.153.162.79
Nick Chubb is planning on playing
  • The Browns have not allowed a starting running back to rush for over 70 yards.
  • The Eagles have given up an 80-yard rusher in every game this year.

Pass Catchers

Cleveland Browns
PlayerFantasy Rank (PPR)Week 6 RankingStart %FP/GOff. Snaps/GTGT/GTGT %RTE/GSLOT RTE %YACEZTGT1READ %MAN WIN RATEZONE WIN RATE
Amari Cooper46thLow WR275%10.690%9.426.63921.350333.6237.8
Jerry Jeudy53rdLow WR465%9.783%6.618.63836.52832025.912.1
Elijah Moore93rdOutside the Top 6040%4.878%4.412.43561.838012.822.27
David Njoku (TE)TE25High TE275%5.440%4.04.522126.843011.18.33.7
Philadelpa Eagles
PlayerFantasy Rank (PPR)Week 6 RankingStart %FP/GOff. Snaps/GTGT/GTGT %RTE/GSLOT RTE %YACEZTGT1READ %MAN WIN RATEZONE WIN RATE
A.J. Brown1stMid WR195%22.995%10.07.63630.667136.827.328
DeVonta Smith11thHigh WR285%17.092%9.020.5335071336.726.711.5
Dallas Goedert (TE)TE2Low TE175%13.582%7.021.213046.6167024.712.914.1
  • The Eagles have given up a touchdown to an opposing WR1 in each game.
  • AJ Brown and Devonta Smith combined for 18 targets in Week 1, the last time they played together.

Arizona Cardinals (2-3) vs Green Bay Packers (3-2)

Game Summary | Fantasy Preview

TeamDef. Rank Vs. QBSDef. Rank Vs. RBSDef. Rank Vs. WRSDef. Rank Vs. TESDef. 2 Man %Def. Zone %Offensive Plays RanPoints Per GamePass Yards Per GameRush Yards per Game
Cardinals24th27th15th17th24.268.55824181.6156.4
Packers12th17th26th25th24.471.163.225.6227.8164.8

Quarterback

Arizona Cardinals
PlayerFantasy Rank
(6 PPT)
Week 6 RankingStart %FP/GA/GSCRMYDS/G1 Read %YAC %Press %ADOT
Kyler Murray8thMid
QB1
95%21.127.64.6243.844.273.9288.7
Green Bay Packers
PlayerFantasy Rank
(6 PPT)
Week 6 RankingStart %FP/GA/GSCRMYDS/G1 Read %YAC %Press %ADOT
Jordan Love5thMid
QB1
95%24.81.3296.338.048.570.23010
  • The Cardinals have 4 interceptions in the last 3 games.
  • The Packers have allowed an opposing quarterback to throw for 260 yards or more in 4 of 5 games.

Running Backs

Arizona Cardinals
PlayerFantasy Rank (PPR)Week 6 RankingStart %FP/GATT/GATT %TGT %Off. Snaps/Gi5%i20%EXP Run %MTF/ATTYACO/ATTYBCO/ATT
James Conner17thLow RB190%14.516.458.27.268%10072.760.242.61.96
Green Bay Packers
PlayerFantasy Rank (PPR)Week 6 RankingStart %FP/GATT/GATT %TGT %Off. Snaps/Gi5%i20%EXP Run %MTF/ATTYACO/ATTYBCO/ATT
Josh Jacobs27thMid RB195%11.918.056.37.4%67%85.7704.40.172.591.88
Emanuel Wilson51stRB460%5.97.021.94.719%0152.90.092.511.94
  • The Cardinals have given up 80 rushing yards to opposing starters in the last 3 games.
  • The Packers have given up 90 or more rushing yards in 4 of 5 games this season.

Pass Catchers

Arizona Cardinals
PlayerFantasy Rank (PPR)Week 6 RankingStart %FP/GOff. Snaps/GTGT/GTGT %RTE/GSLOT RTE %YACEZTGT1READ %MAN WIN RATEZONE WIN RATE
Marvin Harrison Jr.27thHigh WR285%13.883%7.025.42825.444628.441.213.9
Michael Wilson62ndMid WR465%8.979%5.218.82728.147120.634.424
Greg Dortch80thLow WR550%6.055%4.415.92162.993015.725.96.7
Trey McBride (TE)TE6High TE195%10.985%7.521.742647.176125.940.917.1
Green Bay Packers
PlayerFantasy Rank (PPR)Week 6 RankingStart %FP/GOff. Snaps/GTGT/GTGT %RTE/GSLOT RTE %YACEZTGT1READ %MAN WIN RATEZONE WIN RATE
Christian Watson93rdHigh WR465%4.859%2.05.41229.2263823.116.7
Romeo Doubs73rdHigh WR465%7.279%5.013.5278.328321.633.321.3
Jayden Reed7thHigh WR197%18.356%5.618.92480.8182022.9256.1
Dontayvion Wicks66thLow WR370%8.151%5.819.61832.63742238.915.2
Tucker Kraft (TE)TE4Mid
TE1
90%11.280%4.414.862129.21890118.71.3
  • The Packers have allowed a receiver to score in each game this year. 
  • Jayden Reed has double-digit fantasy points when he sees 6 or more targets in a game.

JAX/CHI HOU/NE WAS/BAL CLE/PHI ARI/GB TB/NO

IND/TEN LAC/DEN PIT/LV DET/DAL ATL/CAR CIN/NYG

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (3-2) vs New Orleans Saints (2-3)

Game Summary | Fantasy Preview

TeamDef. Rank Vs. QBSDef. Rank Vs. RBSDef. Rank Vs. WRSDef. Rank Vs. TESDef. 2 Man %Def. Zone %Offensive Plays RanPoints Per GamePass Yards Per GameRush Yards per Game
Buccaneers31st16th23rd10th1384.357.825.4213108.8
Saints4th12th11th22nd3165.758.828196127.2

Quarterbacks

Tampa Bay Buccaneers
PlayerFantasy Rank
(6 PPT)
Week 6 RankingStart %FP/GA/GSCRMYDS/G1 Read %YAC %Press %ADOT
Baker Mayfield2ndHigh QB285%26.330.63.6254.259.972.522.15.6
New Orleans Saints
PlayerFantasy Rank
(6 PPT)
Week 6 RankingStart %FP/GA/GSCRMYDS/G1 Read %YAC %Press %ADOT
Spencer RattlerN/AQB330%0.00000000
  • Before Week 5, the Buccaneers had only given up 1 passing touchdown. In Week 5, they allowed 4 more.
  • The Saints have only allowed one passing touchdown this year.

Running Backs

Tama Bay Buccaneers
PlayerFantasy Rank (PPR)Week 6 RankingStart %FP/GATT/GATT %TGT %Off. Snaps/Gi5%i20%EXP Run %MTF/ATTYACO/ATTYBCO/ATT
Rachaad White*38thHigh RB377%9.710.242.512.467%33.327.85.90.242.90.76
Bucky Irving42ndLow RB279%8.38.836.76.537%44.4509.10.252.952.66
New Orleans Saints
PlayerFantasy Rank (PPR)Week 6 RankingStart %FP/GATT/GATT %TGT %Off. Snaps/Gi5%i20%EXP Run %MTF/ATTYACO/ATTYBCO/ATT
Alvin Kamara2ndMid RB193%23.818.259.520.674%58.354.55.50.132.032.23
Jamaal Williams61stOutside the Top 4845%4.35.016.34.421%021.200.082.841
Rachaad White – Game Time Decision (Doubtful)
  • The Saints have allowed a 100-yard rusher in 2 of the last 3 games.
    • Bucky Irving has high RB2 value without Rachaad White.
  • The Bucs have given up a 60-yard rusher in 4 of the first 5 games
    • Alvin Kamara has not scored against the Buccaneers since 2021 and has averaged 50 total all-purpose yards in the last 4 games.

Pass Catchers

Tampa Bay Buccaneers
PlayerFantasy Rank (PPR)Week 6 RankingStart %FP/GOff. Snaps/GTGT/GTGT %RTE/GSLOT RTE %YACEZTGT1READ %MAN WIN RATEZONE WIN RATE
Mike Evans15thLow WR280%16.182%6.822.22292967726.134.513.4
Chris Godwin8thLow WR190%17.886%8.026.142862.4224131.525.97.5
Jalen McMillan90thOutside the Top 6025%5.080%2.03.921826805.619.416.2
Cade Otton (TE)21stMid TE260%5.994%5.016.342527.690114.4177
New Orleans Saints
PlayerFantasy Rank (PPR)Week 6 RankingStart %FP/GOff. Snaps/GTGT/GTGT %RTE/GSLOT RTE %YACEZTGT1READ %MAN WIN RATEZONE WIN RATE
Chris Olave43rdLow WR280%11.280%5.620.592631.374225.315.418.4
Rashid Shaheed25thHigh WR375%14.375%6.825.002423.396232.213.611.7
Juwan Johnson (TE)TE32Low TE255%4.455%2.28.0915272716.913.33.5
Foster Moreau (TE)TE27Outside the Top 2440%5.068%1.65.88815924.603.2
  • The Saints have allowed 40 or more receiving yards in 3 of the last 4 games to a fantasy tight end. 
  • Mike Evans has not scored against the Saints since 2021, but averaged 57 receiving yards in the previous 4 games. 
  • Chris Olave has never scored against the Buccaneers in 4 career games.

Indianapolis Colts (2-3) vs Tennessee Titans (1-3)

Game Summary | Fantasy Preview

TeamDef. Rank Vs. QBSDef. Rank Vs. RBSDef. Rank Vs. WRSDef. Rank Vs. TESDef. 2 Man %Def. Zone %Offensive Plays RanPoints Per GamePass Yards Per GameRush Yards per Game
Colts30th24th25th30th1575.456.623.8225.2125.2
Titans13th13th1st1st27.470.95919.8145111.3

Quarterback

Indianapolis Colts
PlayerFantasy Rank
(6 PPT)
Week 6 RankingStart %FP/GA/GSCRMYDS/G1 Read %YAC %Press %ADOT
Anthony Richardson*30thMid QB275%13.119.35.3198.838.770.132.212.5
Joe Flacoo3rdLow QB265%25.835.02.5276.037.871.420.59.3
Teneessee Titans
PlayerFantasy Rank
(6 PPT)
Week 6 RankingStart %FP/GA/GSCRMYDS/G1 Read %YAC %Press %ADOT
Will Levis33rdLow QB265%9.824.53.3173.848.369.434.48.4
* Anthony Richardson trending towards playing
  • The Colts have given up 3-straight 300-yard games this year. 
  • The Titans have not allowed a quarterback to throw for over 205 passing yards.

Running Backs

Indianapolis Colts
PlayerFantasy Rank (PPR)Week 6 RankingStart %FP/GATT/GATT %TGT %Off. Snaps/Gi5%i20%EXP Run %MTF/ATTYACO/ATTYBCO/ATT
Trey Sermon52ndMid RB373%5.73.815.24.726%29.427.810.50.211.631.63
Tyler Goodson74thLow RB455%2.51.34.02.716%03.3200.41.83.4
Tenneesse Titans
PlayerFantasy Rank (PPR)Week 6 RankingStart %FP/GATT/GATT %TGT %Off. Snaps/Gi5%i20%EXP Run %MTF/ATTYACO/ATTYBCO/ATT
Tony Pollard18thLow RB190%14.615.358.113.967%10056.34.90.153.180.85
Tyjae Spears40thLow RB370%8.66.825.710.433%018.800.112.111.11
  • The Titans have allowed just one rusher to run over 60 yards. 
  • The Colts have given up three 100-yard rushers in 5 games.

Pass Catchers

Indianapolis Colts
PlayerFantasy Rank (PPR)Week 6 RankingStart %FP/GOff. Snaps/GTGT/GTGT %RTE/GSLOT RTE %YACEZTGT1READ %MAN WIN RATEZONE WIN RATE
Michael Pittman*49thLow WR460^10.487%7.425.00272777327.618.94.5
Josh Downs24thLow WR371%14.460%8.717.57248969235.723.113.6
Adonai Mitchell107thOutside the Top 6040%3.136%4.013.511343.116216.25021.4
Alec Pierce29thMid WR555%13.683%3.411.492620.255113.330.37.1
Kylen Granson (TE)TE65Outside the Top 2410%1.444%0.82.701358.23102.911.80
Tenneesse Titans
PlayerFantasy Rank (PPR)Week 6 RankingStart %FP/GOff. Snaps/GTGT/GTGT %RTE/GSLOT RTE %YACEZTGT1READ %MAN WIN RATEZONE WIN RATE
Calvin Ridley56thLow WR280%9.374%4.816.522620.438022.19.113.9
DeAndre Hopkins74thLow WR370%7.037%3.512.171431.610115.616.718.6
Tyler Boyd86thOutside the Top 6025%5.270%4.013.912576.847015.614.36.6
Chigoziem Okonkwo (TE)TE29Outside the Top 2450%4.854%2.58.701745.525210.45.92.2
* Michael Pittman Jr. – Game Time Decision
  • The Colts have allowed a 100-yard receiver in 4 of the first 5 games. This could be the Calvin Ridley game we’ve been waiting for. 
  • The Titans have yet to allow a receiving touchdown to a wide receiver.

Los Angeles Chargers (2-2) vs Denver Broncos (3-2)

Game Summary | Fantasy Preview

TeamDef. Rank Vs. QBSDef. Rank Vs. RBSDef. Rank Vs. WRSDef. Rank Vs. TESDef. 2 Man %Def. Zone %Offensive Plays RanPoints Per GamePass Yards Per GameRush Yards per Game
Chargers5th3rd5th21st30.76254.317136.5127.8
Broncos6th11th2nd23rd47.651.360.619.2163.8106.8

Quarterbacks

Los Angeles Chargers
PlayerFantasy Rank
(6 PPT)
Week 6 RankingStart %FP/GA/GSCRMYDS/G1 Read %YAC %Press %ADOT
Justin Herbert34thQB355%12.922.83.5150.557.463.732.37.7
Denver Broncos
PlayerFantasy Rank
(6 PPT)
Week 6 RankingStart %FP/GA/GSCRMYDS/G1 Read %YAC %Press %ADOT
Bo Nix25thQB345%14.933.06.2196.856.967.335.17.3
  • The Broncos have more interceptions (5) than passing touchdowns (4) given up this year. 
  • Justin Herbert has a touchdown-to-interception ratio of 10:6 in 7 career games against the Broncos.

Running Backs

Los Angeles Chargers
PlayerFantasy Rank (PPR)Week 6 RankingStart %FP/GATT/GATT %TGT %Off. Snaps/Gi5%i20%EXP Run %MTF/ATTYACO/ATTYBCO/ATT
J.K. Dobbins16th Mid RB280%15.214.048.711.860%041.77.10.232.233.88
Denver Broncos
PlayerFantasy Rank (PPR)Week 6 RankingStart %FP/GATT/GATT %TGT %Off. Snaps/Gi5%i20%EXP Run %MTF/ATTYACO/ATTYBCO/ATT
Javonte Williams39thMid RB372%9.410.640.512.158%4040.93.80.282.151.43
Jaleel McLaughlin48thMid RB462%6.46.625.26.732%2018.230.332.330.94
  • The Broncos run defense has tightened up the last 2 weeks by not allowing a rusher over 50 yards. 
  • Javonte Williams scores double-digit fantasy points when he gets 7 or more carries more than Jaleel Mclaughlin.

Pass Catchers

Los Angeles Chargers
PlayerFantasy Rank (PPR)Week 6 RankingStart %FP/GOff. Snaps/GTGT/GTGT %RTE/GSLOT RTE %YACEZTGT1READ %MAN WIN RATEZONE WIN RATE
Joshua Palmer9thOutside the Top 6030%4.768%4.012.92032.820114.921.113.2
Ladd McConkey43rdHigh WR469%11.266%6.025.82067.588330.526.914
Quentin Johnston45thLow WR552%10.974%4.519.4218.564228.821.17
Hayden Hurst (TE)TE43Low TE250%3.060%2.510.75175019213.611.80
Denver Broncos
PlayerFantasy Rank (PPR)Week 6 RankingStart %FP/GOff. Snaps/GTGT/GTGT %RTE/GSLOT RTE %YACEZTGT1READ %MAN WIN RATEZONE WIN RATE
Courtland Sutton59thMid WR465%9.183%8.224.82918.536632.417.613.3
Greg Dulcich (TE)TE55Outside the Top 2435%2.047%3.07.2719401708.423.51.9
  • Every opposing slot receiver has produced 40-or-more yards in each game this season against the Broncos. 
  • Courtland Sutton has a catch rate of 41% this season, ranking at 92nd in the league.

JAX/CHI HOU/NE WAS/BAL CLE/PHI ARI/GB TB/NO

IND/TEN LAC/DEN PIT/LV DET/DAL ATL/CAR CIN/NYG

Pittsburgh Steelers (3-2) vs Las Vegas Raiders (2-3)

Game Summary | Fantasy Preview

TeamDef. Rank Vs. QBSDef. Rank Vs. RBSDef. Rank Vs. WRSDef. Rank Vs. TESDef. 2 Man %Def. Zone %Offensive Plays RanPoints Per GamePass Yards Per GameRush Yards per Game
Steelers7th5th13th20th21.272.962.818.4178.2121.2
Raiders21st25th17th14th22.775.359.619.221384

Quarterbacks

Pittsburgh Steelers
PlayerFantasy Rank
(6 PPT)
Week 6 RankingStart %FP/GA/GSCRMYDS/G1 Read %YAC %Press %ADOT
Justin Fields12thLow QB190%19.927.28.8226.649.662.536.27.6
Las Vegas Raiders
PlayerFantasy Rank
(6 PPT)
Week 6 RankingStart %FP/GA/GSCRMYDS/G1 Read %YAC %Press %ADOT
Aidan O’Connell37thQB340%5.516.00.088.035.262.532.48.5
  • The Steeler’s secondary touchdown-to-turnovers ratio in the first 3 weeks was 2:4; in the last 2 weeks, it’s 4:2. 
  • Justin Fields in 6 PPTD scoring is averaging 24 fantasy points over the last 3 weeks.

Running Backs

Pittsburgh Steelers
PlayerFantasy Rank (PPR)Week 6 RankingStart %FP/GATT/GATT %TGT %Off. Snaps/Gi5%i20%EXP Run %MTF/ATTYACO/ATTYBCO/ATT
Najee Harris35thLow RB279%10.216.450.012.461%28.6522.40.112.151.15
Jaylen Warren*59thRB460%4.44.78.53.638%05.3002.431.43
Las Vegas Raiders
PlayerFantasy Rank (PPR)Week 6 RankingStart %FP/GATT/GATT %TGT %Off. Snaps/Gi5%i20%EXP Run %MTF/ATTYACO/ATTYBCO/ATT
Zamir White58thOutside the Top 4845%4.512.345.04.146%03020.081.881.22
Alexander Mattison35thMid RB372%10.46.429.47.644%50259.40.092.251.66
* Jaylen Warren trending to playing
  • The Steelers run defense has weakened as they have allowed an 80-yard rusher in back-to-back games.
  • The Raiders have allowed the opposing running back 55 or more rushing yards in each game. 

Pass Catchers

Pittsburgh Steelers
PlayerFantasy Rank (PPR)Week 6 RankingStart %FP/GOff. Snaps/GTGT/GTGT %RTE/GSLOT RTE %YACEZTGT1READ %MAN WIN RATEZONE WIN RATE
George Pickens50thMid WR374%10.273%7.226.282529.149432.634.415.5
Calvin Austin84thOutside the Top 6040%5.454%2.48.761958.563112.8256.9
Pat Freiermuth (TE)TE9Low TE175%9.674%4.616.792543.186018.628.65.9
Las Vegas Raiders
PlayerFantasy Rank (PPR)Week 6 RankingStart %FP/GOff. Snaps/GTGT/GTGT %RTE/GSLOT RTE %YACEZTGT1READ %MAN WIN RATEZONE WIN RATE
Tre Tucker51stMid WR555%10.078%5.014.533025.891119.114.32.1
Brock Bowers (TE)TE3High TE195%13.372%7.220.932655164121.813.93.4
  • The Steelers have allowed only one tight end over 30 yards this year. 
  • George Pickens played a season-low 59% of the snaps in Week 5 due to some issues with the coaching staff. 

Detriot Lions (3-1) vs Dallas Cowboys (3-2)

Game Summary | Fantasy Preview

TeamDef. Rank Vs. QBSDef. Rank Vs. RBSDef. Rank Vs. WRSDef. Rank Vs. TESDef. 2 Man %Def. Zone %Offensive Plays RanPoints Per GamePass Yards Per GameRush Yards per Game
Lions22nd7th27th12th37.958.265.526245.8151.3
Cowboys19th28th8th15th21.175.264.423.4271.682

Quarterbacks

Detriot Lions
PlayerFantasy Rank
(6 PPT)
Week 6 RankingStart %FP/GA/GSCRMYDS/G1 Read %YAC %Press %ADOT
Jared Goff14thHigh
QB2
85%19.12.0257.831.059.370.225.27.1
Dallas Cowboys
PlayerFantasy Rank
(6 PPT)
Week 6 RankingStart %FP/GA/GSCRMYDS/G1 Read %YAC %Press %ADOT
Dak Prescott10thMid QB194%20.738.21.6290.048.769.628.68.2
  • The Lions have allowed a touchdown and had an interception in every game this year. 
  • When Jared Goff has fewer than 25 attempts, he has put up 18 or more fantasy points.

Running Backs

Detriot Lions
PlayerFantasy Rank (PPR)Week 6 RankingStart %FP/GATT/GATT %TGT %Off. Snaps/Gi5%i20%EXP Run %MTF/ATTYACO/ATTYBCO/ATT
David Montgomery8thLow RB192%17.415.848.87.344%54.546.43.20.132.41.9
Jahmyr Gibbs7thHigh RB196%17.813.541.910.554%45.5509.30.242.592.69
Dallas Cowboys
PlayerFantasy Rank (PPR)Week 6 RankingStart %FP/GATT/GATT %TGT %Off. Snaps/Gi5%i20%EXP Run %MTF/ATTYACO/ATTYBCO/ATT
Ezekiel Elliott55thLow RB455%5.16.025.94.632%2527.3001.831.43
Rico Dowdle34thHigh RB375%11.010.846.67.246%2527.300.072.351.74
  • Rico Dowdle still has yet to play over 50% of the offensive snaps in a game despite double-digit fantasy points in the last 2 weeks. 
  • David Montgomery and Jahymr Gibbs have evenly split the offense’s touches, but Gibbs is showing better missed tackles per Attempt (0.24) and Yards after Contact (2.59) this year. 

Pass Catchers

Detriot Lions
PlayerFantasy Rank (PPR)Week 6 RankingStart %FP/GOff. Snaps/GTGT/GTGT %RTE/GSLOT RTE %YACEZTGT1READ %MAN WIN RATEZONE WIN RATE
Amon-Ra St. Brown9thLow WR192%17.194%9.831.53055.187135.235.323.5
Jameson Williams26thHigh WR375%14.086%6.320.23033.3149428.427.824.5
Sam LaPorta (TE)TE20Mid TE190%6.780%3.511.292422.798110.209.8
Dallas Cowboys
PlayerFantasy Rank (PPR)Week 6 RankingStart %FP/GOff. Snaps/GTGT/GTGT %RTE/GSLOT RTE %YACEZTGT1READ %MAN WIN RATEZONE WIN RATE
CeeDee Lamb19thWR198%15.383%8.221.13548.9171324.633.316.3
Jalen Tolbert42ndHigh WR469%11.377%5.814.93330.147316.417.114.8
Jake Ferguson (TE)TE4High TE195%11.269%7.515.462859.8127021.318.56.3
  • The Lions have allowed opposing WR1s to finish WR2 or better in fantasy. 
  • The Cowboys have kept tight ends under 30 yards in 4 of 5 games.

Atlanta Falcons (3-2) vs Carolina Panthers (1-4)

Game Summary | Fantasy Preview

TeamDef. Rank Vs. QBSDef. Rank Vs. RBSDef. Rank Vs. WRSDef. Rank Vs. TESDef. 2 Man %Def. Zone %Offensive Plays RanPoints Per GamePass Yards Per GameRush Yards per Game
Falcons17th4th16th24th17.776.659.222.2260.696.8
Panthers27th32nd24th28th16.381.359.816.6180.4110.8

Quarterbacks

Atlanta Falcons
PlayerFantasy Rank
(6 PPT)
Week 6 RankingStart %FP/GA/GSCRMYDS/G1 Read %YAC %Press %ADOT
Kirk Cousins16thLow
QB1
91%18.535.41.2274.25066.130.97.7
Carolina Panthers
PlayerFantasy Rank
(6 PPT)
Week 6 RankingStart %FP/GA/GSCRMYDS/G1 Read %YAC %Press %ADOT
Andy Dalton30thLow
QB2
60%13.526.51.5171.352.971.724.67.1
  • The Falcons have kept opposing quarterbacks under 240 passing yards in each game.
  • The Panthers have allowed 11 passing touchdowns this year.

Running Backs

Atlanta Falcons
PlayerFantasy Rank (PPR)Week 6 RankingStart %FP/GATT/GATT %TGT %Off. Snaps/Gi5%i20%EXP Run %MTF/ATTYACO/ATTYBCO/ATT
Bijan Robinson24thHigh RB197%13.513.462.010.775%10056.34.50.222.491.76
Tyler Allgeier52ndLow RB372%5.76.630.63.427%043.86.10.152.422.97
Carolina Panthers
PlayerFantasy Rank (PPR)Week 6 RankingStart %FP/GATT/GATT %TGT %Off. Snaps/Gi5%i20%EXP Run %MTF/ATTYACO/ATTYBCO/ATT
Chuba Hubbard12thHigh RB285%16.113.658.110.762%71.471.45.90.12.852.93
Miles Sanders49thMid RB460%6.35.423.18.338%14.314.300.112.261.33
  • The Falcons have allowed a 70-yard rusher in back-to-back games. 
  • The Panthers have let in 9 rushing touchdowns this season.

Pass Catchers

Atlanta Falcons
PlayerFantasy Rank (PPR)Week 6 RankingStart %FP/GOff. Snaps/GTGT/GTGT %RTE/GSLOT RTE %YACEZTGT1READ %MAN WIN RATEZONE WIN RATE
Drake London9thMid WR195%17.196%8.824.863132.510133526.314.2
Darnell Mooney20thHigh WR377%15.096%8.022.603438.2116028.22515.8
Ray-Ray McCloud57thLow WR555%9.289%6.217.513149.487115.423.78.8
Kyle Pitts (TE)TE11Mid
TE1
85%8.178%4.612.992636.28229.4209.4
Carolina Panthers
PlayerFantasy Rank (PPR)Week 6 RankingStart %FP/GOff. Snaps/GTGT/GTGT %RTE/GSLOT RTE %YACEZTGT1READ %MAN WIN RATEZONE WIN RATE
Diontae Johnson34thMid WR284%12.480%9.026.63123.583835.326.813
Xavier Legette74thMid WR468%7.057%4.212.4255072013.413.36.6
Ja’Tavion Sanders (TE)TE51Outside the Top 2435%2.458%2.26.511644.43705.97.71.9
  • Darnell Mooney has 8 or more fantasy points in the last 4 games. 
  • The Falcons have allowed opposing WR1s to finish with a WR2 or better fantasy game.

Cincinnati Bengals (1-4) vs New York Giants (2-3)

Game Summary | Fantasy Preview

TeamDef. Rank Vs. QBSDef. Rank Vs. RBSDef. Rank Vs. WRSDef. Rank Vs. TESDef. 2 Man %Def. Zone %Offensive Plays RanPoints Per GamePass Yards Per GameRush Yards per Game
Bengals29th21st19th29th28.963.959.22826396
Giants18th9th18th9th27.967.464.817.8218.2103.2

Quarterbacks

Cincinnati Bengals
PlayerFantasy Rank
(6 PPT)
Week 6 RankingStart %FP/GA/GSCRMYDS/G1 Read %YAC %Press %ADOT
Joe Burrow4thHigh
QB1
97%24.92.8281.834.646.168.226.67.3
New York Giants
PlayerFantasy Rank
(6 PPT)
Week 6 RankingStart %FP/GA/GSCRMYDS/G1 Read %YAC %Press %ADOT
Daniel Jones19thMid
QB2
70%17.335.66.8249.253.772.539.67.2
  • The Bengals have allowed 4-straight games with 2-or-more passing touchdowns.
  • In 6 PPTD leagues, Joe Burrow has 20-or-more fantasy points in the previous 4 games.

Running Backs

Cincinnati Bengals
PlayerFantasy Rank (PPR)Week 6 RankingStart %FP/GATT/GATT %TGT %Off. Snaps/Gi5%i20%EXP Run %MTF/ATTYACO/ATTYBCO/ATT
Zack Moss25thLow RB370%13.311.450.911.070%63.6603.50.142.191.51
Chase Brown32ndLow RB277%11.48.236.66.930%18.2247.30.243.492.12
New York Giants
PlayerFantasy Rank (PPR)Week 6 RankingStart %FP/GATT/GATT %TGT %Off. Snaps/Gi5%i20%EXP Run %MTF/ATTYACO/ATTYBCO/ATT
Tyrone Tracy Jr.56thMid RB283%5.06.022.64.532%086.70.132.472.8
  • The Bengals run defense has allowed a 90-yard rusher in 4 of 5 games.
  • The Giant’s run defense has not allowed a running back over 60 rushing yards this year.

Pass Catchers

Cincinnati Bengals
PlayerFantasy Rank (PPR)Week 6 RankingStart %FP/GOff. Snaps/GTGT/GTGT %RTE/GSLOT RTE %YACEZTGT1READ %MAN WIN RATEZONE WIN RATE
Ja’Marr Chase3rdHigh WR198%21.788%7.220.813731.7230225.431.69.8
Tee Higgins15thHigh WR289%16.175%10.017.343423.843334.333.317.2
Andrei Iosivas59thOutside the Top 6045%9.182%4.011.563154.117311.934.55.6
Mike Gesicki (TE)TE16Mid TE255%7.042%4.212.141961.964214.421.67.5
Erik All Jr. (TE)TE30Outside the Top 2440%4.644%2.88.09919.16507.605.6
New York Gaints
PlayerFantasy Rank (PPR)Week 6 RankingStart %FP/GOff. Snaps/GTGT/GTGT %RTE/GSLOT RTE %YACEZTGT1READ %MAN WIN RATEZONE WIN RATE
Wan’Dale Robinson27thHigh WR375%13.867%9.426.43078.9123027.1189.7
Darius Slayton53rdLow WR463%9.783%5.014.03119.440214.720.414.4
Theo Johnson (TE)TE39Low TE250%3.379%2.67.302648.14915.412.51.2

That’s it for this week’s Fantasy Preview. If you’d like to see matchups for every position (including IDP) check out Brad Custer‘s (@MonCalFF) Positional Matchups article:

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IND/TEN LAC/DEN PIT/LV DET/DAL ATL/CAR CIN/NYG

Table of Contents

Quarterbacks
FP/GFantasy Points per Game
YPAPassing Yards per Attempt
SCRMQB Rush Attempts per Game
YDS/GYards Per Game
First Read %Percentage of Throws to the QB’s 1st Read or Designed Throws
YAC %Percentage of Passing Yards that come after the catch
Press %Percentage of Dropbacks Under Pressure
ADOTAverage Depth of Target
Running Backs
FP/GFantasy Points per Game
ATT/GAttempts per Game
ATT %Team Carry Share
TGT %Team Target Share
Off. Snaps/GOffensive Snaps per Game
i5 %Percentage of Team’s Inside-the-5 Carries
i20 %Percentage of Team’s Inside-the-20 Carries
EXP RUN %Percentage of Runs to go for 15+ Yards
MTF/ATTMissed Tackles Forced per Attempt
YACO/ATTYards After Contact per Attempt
YBCO/ATTYards Before Contact per Attempt
Pass Catchers
FP/GFantasy Points per Game
Off. Snaps/GOffensive Snaps Per Game
TGT/GTargets Per Game
TGT %Team Target Share
RTE/GRoutes Run Per Game
SLOT RTE %Percentage of Routes Run from the Slot
YACYards After the Catch
EZTGTEndzone Targets
1READ %Percentage of Team’s 1st Read and Designed Targets
MAN WIN RATEPercentage of Routes against Man Coverage with a Positive Separation Score
ZONE WIN RATEPercentage of Routes against Zone Coverage with a Positive Separation Score

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