Fantasy Football Rest of Season Rankings: Week 6

Forecasting where all of the notable players net out over the remainder of the season.

These fantasy football rankings track a player’s value for the remainder of the season and are intended to be used as a tool, not necessarily a definitive guide to player valuation.

The scoring system is performance PPR. There is no exact science behind season-long rankings, considering all of the variables and situational uncertainties at work.

Rankings key:
UP/DN is trending up or down from week’s ranking.
NR means the player wasn’t ranked last week.
UP/DN numbering shows where the player was ranked the prior week.

Fantasy football rest of season rankings

Quarterbacks
Rk Never leaves lineup Bye Up/Down Notes
1 Lamar Jackson, BAL 14 UP2
2 Josh Allen, BUF 12 rolled his ankle in Wk 5 but returned; has had back-to-back rough outings
3 Jalen Hurts, PHI 5
Rk Lineup regulars Bye Up/Down Notes
4 Jayden Daniels, WAS 14 UP8 only a weak slate of opponents keeps Daniels out of Tier 1
5 Dak Prescott, DAL 7
6 Patrick Mahomes, KC 6 DN4 passed for a season-high 331 yds in Wk 5 but no TDs; his history keeps him this high
7 Joe Burrow, CIN 12
8 C.J. Stroud, HOU 14 DN5 it feels like HOU’s offense doesn’t need to lean as heavily on Stroud as DAL/CIN do on their QBs
9 Kyler Murray, ARI 11
10 Jordan Love, GB 10 when that offense clicks, it’ll be one of the best in the NFL
Rk Weekly matchup plays Bye Up/Down Notes
11 Brock Purdy, SF 9 has had 1 legit QB1 fantasy performance in 5 games
12 Anthony Richardson, IND 14 DNP in Wk 5 w/ an oblique injury; his status for Wk 6 is TBD
13 Jared Goff, DET 5
14 Baker Mayfield, TB 11 throwing a lot of TDs, but where are the yards?
15 Kirk Cousins, ATL 12 UP19 while it’s only one game, you saw what ATL is capable of in Wk 5
16 Geno Smith, SEA 10
17 Sam Darnold, MIN 6 DN13
18 Caleb Williams, CHI 7
19 Aaron Rodgers, NYJ 12 DN17 looking banged up and old
20 Justin Fields, PIT 9 after back-to-back losses, does Tomlin consider going to Wilson?
21 Tua Tagovailoa, MIA 6 on IR w/ a concussion; he’s eligible to return in Wk 8
22 Daniel Jones, NYG 11 UP24 played well w/o Nabers in Wk 5; he has 2 TDs in 3 of his last 4 games
Rk Fringe plays/roster depth Bye Up/Down Notes
23 Matthew Stafford, LAR 6
24 Trevor Lawrence, JAC 12 finally had a big game, but I need to see more to move him out of Tier 4
25 Bo Nix, DEN 14 UP29
27 Derek Carr, NO 12 suffered an oblique injury in Wk 5; his status for Wk 6 is TBD
28 Justin Herbert, LAC 5
26 Andy Dalton, CAR 11 DN25 got pulled late but will start in Wk 6
29 Deshaun Watson, CLE 10 that whole offense looks broken
30 Drake Maye, NE 14
31 Will Levis, TEN 5 suffered a shoulder injury in Wk 4; his status for Wk 6 is TBD
32 Gardner Minshew, LVR 10 was removed from a game for the second time this season
33 Russell Wilson, PIT 9 missed 5 gms w/ a calf injury; his status for Wk 6 is TBD
34 Tyler Huntley, MIA 6
35 Jacoby Brissett, NE 14 his time has to be running out
36 Joe Flacco, IND 14 every time he plays he puts up numbers
Running backs
Rk Never leaves lineup Bye Up/Down Notes
1 Saquon Barkley, PHI 5
2 Kyren Williams, LAR 6 UP4 I have concerns about his durability, but he’s held up so far and has produced
3 Jonathan Taylor, IND 14 DNP in Wk 5 w/ an ankle injury; his status for Wk 6 is TBD
4 Derrick Henry, BAL 14 UP7
5 Bijan Robinson, ATL 12 ATL has had no offensive balance the last 2 games; if it continues, Robinson will drop
6 Alvin Kamara, NO 12
7 Breece Hall, NYJ 12 DN2 an explosive playmaker that’s not making any explosive plays
8 Jahmyr Gibbs, DET 5
9 Josh Jacobs, GB 10 he’s really effective in that offense, he just needs more touches
10 Aaron Jones, MIN 6 suffered a hip injury in Wk 5; the team is on Bye in Wk 6
Rk Lineup regulars Bye Up/Down Notes
11 Kenneth Walker III, SEA 10 he ran for 3 TDs in Wk 4 and only gets 5 carries in Wk 5?!?
12 James Cook, BUF 12
13 James Conner, ARI 11
14 Brian Robinson Jr., WAS 14 only carried 7 times in Wk 5 while dealing w/ a knee issue but scored 2 TDs
15 Joe Mixon, HOU 14 DN12 missed 3 gms w/ an ankle injury; his status for Wk 6 is TBD
16 Jordan Mason, SF 9
17 De’Von Achane, MIA 6 DN16 suffered a concussion in Wk 5; the team is on Bye in Wk 6
18 David Montgomery, DET 5
19 Christian McCaffrey, SF 9 on IR w/ Achilles tendonitis; reports suggest he could return later in October
20 D’Andre Swift, CHI 7 UP24
21 Rhamondre Stevenson, NE 14 DN17 did not start in Wk 5 for fumbling issues but still saw more work than Gibson
22 J.K. Dobbins, LAC 5
23 Tony Pollard, TEN 5
Rk Weekly matchup plays Bye Up/Down Notes
24 Najee Harris, PIT 9
25 Devin Singletary, NYG 11 DNP in Wk 5 w/ a groin injury; his status for Wk 6 is TBD
26 Rachaad White, TB 11 had 56 of his 66 total yds on one run
27 Travis Etienne, JAC 12 DN22 12 touches in Wk 5 compared to 14 for Tank Bigsby
28 Javonte Williams, DEN 14 UP33
29 Zamir White, LVR 10 DNP in Wk 5 w/ a groin injury; his status for Wk 6 is TBD
30 Chuba Hubbard, CAR 11 UP34
31 Rico Dowdle, DAL 7 UP39 22 touches in Wk 5; he’s clearly RB1 at this point
32 Bucky Irving, TB 11 had a critical late fumble vs ATL; we’ll see if there’s any carryover
33 Kareem Hunt, KC 6 UP41 got 27 of the 32 RB carries in Wk 5
34 Zack Moss, CIN 12 DN28
35 Braelon Allen, NYJ 12
36 Chase Brown, CIN 12 UP38 he looks more dynamic than Moss, but is he cut out for more than a part-time role?
37 Tyjae Spears, TEN 5
38 Raheem Mostert, MIA 6 UP44 returned after missing 3 gms w/ a chest injury
39 Austin Ekeler, WAS 14 returned after missing 1 gm w/ a concussion
40 Jerome Ford, CLE 10
41 Tank Bigsby, JAC 12 UP57 two big games in a row; is he overtaking Etienne for lead back duties?
42 Antonio Gibson, NE 14 why isn’t he more involved in the passing game for NE?
43 Zach Charbonnet, SEA 10
44 Justice Hill, BAL 14
45 Jaylen Warren, PIT 9 missed 2 gms w/ a knee injury; his status for Wk 6 is TBD
46 Jonathon Brooks, CAR 11 on the PUP/NFI list w/ a knee injury; he’s eligible to return
47 Gus Edwards, LAC 5
Rk Fringe plays/roster depth Bye Up/Down Notes
48 Isiah Pacheco, KC 6 DN35 on IR w/ a leg injury; he’s eligible to return in Wk 8, but his return date is uncertain
49 Nick Chubb, CLE 10 UP52 on PUP w/ a knee injury; he’s been designated to return, team has until Oct. 23 to activate him
50 Tyler Allgeier, ATL 12
51 Trey Benson, ARI 11 zero touches in Wk 5
52 Ty Chandler, MIN 6 UP55 could be in line for a lot of work if Aaron Jones (hip) misses time
53 Emanuel Wilson, GB 6
54 Tyrone Tracy Jr., NYG 11 UP59 posted a 18-129-0 line w/ Singletary (groin) out; we’ll see if that leads to anything moving forward
55 Roschon Johnson, CHI 7 UP60 ladies and gentlemen, we may have ourselves a touchdown vulture
56 Alexander Mattison, LVR 10
57 Jaylen Wright, MIA 6 UP58 ran effectively in Wk 5, but what’s his role when Achane/Mostert are both available?
58 Ezekiel Elliott, DAL 7 DN51 has fallen well behind Dowdle in DAL
59 Blake Corum, LAR 6 UP61 worked ahead of Ronnie Rivers in Wk 5
60 Jaleel McLaughlin, DEN 14
61 Ray Davis, BUF 12 DN56 no carries in Wk 5 while Ty Johnson had 3
62 Trey Sermon, IND 14 UP70 63 yds and a TD filling in for Taylor in Wk 5
63 Miles Sanders, CAR 11
64 Carson Steele, KC 6 DN54
65 Dameon Pierce, HOU 14 missed 4 gms w/ a hamstring injury; his status for Wk 6 is TBD
66 MarShawn Lloyd, GB 10 on IR w/ an ankle injury; he’s eligible to return in Wk 7
67 Clyde Edwards-Helaire, KC 6 NR
68 Kendre Miller, NO 12 on IR w/ a hamstring injury; he’s eligible to return
69 D’Onta Foreman, CLE 10
70 Jeremy McNichols, WAS 14 NR
Wide receivers
Rk Never leaves lineup Bye Up/Down Notes
1 Ja’Marr Chase, CIN 12 UP4 elite talent, elite QB, and a stud WR opposite him
2 Justin Jefferson, MIN 6
3 Amon-Ra St. Brown, DET 5
4 CeeDee Lamb, DAL 7 DN1
5 A.J. Brown, PHI 5 missed 3 gms w/ a hamstring injury; his status for Wk 6 is TBD
6 Malik Nabers, NYG 11 DNP in Wk 5 w/ a concussion; his status for Wk 6 is TBD
7 Nico Collins, HOU 14 suffered a hamstring injury in Wk 5; his status for Wk 6 is TBD
8 Tyreek Hill, MIA 6
9 DK Metcalf, SEA 10 DN8
Rk Lineup regulars Bye Up/Down Notes
10 Mike Evans, TB 11 yardage totals aren’t great; hard to argue w/ 5 TDs, though
11 Marvin Harrison Jr., ARI 11 DN9
12 Cooper Kupp, LAR 6 missed 3 gms w/ an ankle injury; he could return in Wk 7
13 Davante Adams, LVR 10 missed 2 gms w/ a hamstring injury; his status for Wk 6 is TBD — has requested a trade from LV
14 Drake London, ATL 12 had a huge game in Wk 5; there’s WR1 upside here, just needs more consistency
15 Jayden Reed, GB 10
16 Garrett Wilson, NYJ 12 UP19 had easily his best game of the year in Wk 5
17 Chris Olave, NO 12 DN14
18 Puka Nacua, LAR 6 on IR w/ a knee injury; he’s eligible to return in Wk 7
19 DJ Moore, CHI 7 UP25
20 Deebo Samuel, SF 9 DN17 barely involved in Wk 5
21 DeVonta Smith, PHI 5 DNP in Wk 4 w/ a concussion; his status for Wk 6 is TBD
22 Stefon Diggs, HOU 14
23 Tee Higgins, CIN 12 UP29 starting to look like the player he was before injuries ruined him last year
Rk Weekly matchup plays Bye Up/Down Notes
24 Brandon Aiyuk, SF 9 looked like the Aiyuk of 2023 for the first time this season
25 Terry McLaurin, WAS 14 UP30
26 Michael Pittman Jr., IND 14
27 Chris Godwin, TB 11 DN21 has cooled off a bit after a fast start
28 Zay Flowers, BAL 14 topped 100 yds in Wk 5; we’ll see if the BAL offense has more balance in the weeks ahead
29 George Pickens, PIT 9 DN23
30 Jameson Williams, DET 5
31 Brian Thomas Jr., JAC 12 UP43 he’s emerged as JAC’s most dangerous WR
32 Xavier Worthy, KC 6 DN27
33 Jaylen Waddle, MIA 6
34 Rashid Shaheed, NO 12 UP37
35 Jordan Addison, MIN 6 DN28 there was a whiff of the old Darnold in Wk 5, that’d be concerning for any WR not named Jefferson
36 Tank Dell, HOU 14 UP39 returned after missing 1 gm w/ a chest injury
37 Amari Cooper, CLE 10
38 Jakobi Meyers, LVR 10 UP42 set to become WR1 in LV when/if Adams is traded
39 Khalil Shakir, BUF 12 DNP in Wk 5 w/ an ankle injury; his status for Wk 6 is TBD
40 Diontae Johnson, CAR 11
41 Darnell Mooney, ATL 12 UP51 has 330 yds through 5 games; he had 414 w/ CHI all last season
42 Jaxon Smith-Njigba, SEA 10 DN36 scored his first TD in Wk 5, but those yardage numbers remain a concern
43 Christian Kirk, JAC 12 UP49 numbers have gone up the past 3 games after a slow start
44 Calvin Ridley, TEN 5
45 Wan’Dale Robinson, NYG 11 interesting that w/ Nabers out, it was Slayton who worked as WR1
46 Dontayvion Wicks, GB 10 DN40 keeps getting open… keeps dropping the ball…
Rk Fringe plays/roster depth Bye Up/Down Notes
47 Courtland Sutton, DEN 14
48 DeAndre Hopkins, TEN 5
49 Tyler Lockett, SEA 10 UP53
50 Christian Watson, GB 10 DNP in Wk 5 w/ an ankle injury; his status for Wk 6 is TBD
51 Rome Odunze, CHI 7 DN44
52 Ladd McConkey, LAC 5
53 Josh Downs, IND 14 UP61 love his talent, not sure what his role is when Richardson is healthy
54 Keenan Allen, CHI 7 DN50
55 Keon Coleman, BUF 12
56 Michael Wilson, ARI 11 UP63
57 Alec Pierce, IND 14 UP68 averaging an incredible 28.3 YPC but with limited chances
58 Gabe Davis, JAC 12
59 Romeo Doubs, GB 10 DN55 suspended in Wk 5 for detrimental conduct; he’s expected to return in Wk 6
60 DeMario Douglas, NE 14 UP66
61 JuJu Smith-Schuster, KC 6 NR had a 7-130-0 line in Wk 5; he could be the high volume WR in KC barring a move
62 Andrei Iosivas, CIN 12
63 Jerry Jeudy, CLE 10 DN54 what a depressing offense
64 Jalen Tolbert, DAL 7 UP73 led DAL in receptions (7), yards (87), and targets (10) in Wk 5
65 Quentin Johnston, LAC 5
66 Mike Williams, NYJ 12 DN57 the expectation is his role will expand as he gets healthy, but that offense looks shaky
67 Brandin Cooks, DAL 7 DNP in Wk 5 w/ a knee injury; his status for Wk 6 is TBD
68 Darius Slayton, NYG 11 UP75 had an 8-122-1 line w/ Nabers out in Wk 5
69 Ja’Lynn Polk, NE 14
70 Allen Lazard, NYJ 12 UP74
71 Jalen Nailor, MIN 6 DN65 one catch in his last 2 games
72 Juaun Jennings, SF 9 DN58
73 Tutu Atwell, LAR 6 playing well, but he could be on borrowed time w/ Kupp close to returning
74 Rashod Bateman, BAL 14
75 Adam Thielen, CAR 11 on IR w/ a hamstring injury; he’s eligible to return in Wk 8
76 Jordan Whittington, LAR 6 NR 13 receptions the last 2 gms; like Atwell, it’s hard to project his value w/ Kupp and Nacua out
77 Xavier Legette, CAR 11
78 Tre Tucker, LVR 10 NR if/when Adams is dealt, Tucker could have some value
79 Ricky Pearsall, SF 9 on NFI list w/ a chest injury; he’s eligible to return in Wk 5
80 Rashee Rice, KC 6 DN47 on IR w/ a knee injury; his season may be over
Tight ends
Rk Never leaves lineup Bye Up/Down Notes
1 Travis Kelce, KC 6 are we back on track?
2 Brock Bowers, LVR 10 UP4 he could be the No. 1 target in LV this season
3 Sam LaPorta, DET 5
4 Trey McBride, ARI 11 returned after missing 1 gm w/ a concussion
5 George Kittle, SF 9
6 Dalton Kincaid, BUF 12 DN3
Rk Lineup regulars Bye Up/Down Notes
7 Jake Ferguson, DAL 7 might be the steadiest player in that passing attack
8 Dallas Goedert, PHI 5
9 Tucker Kraft, GB 10 UP17 his rise is real
10 Evan Engram, JAC 12 missed 4 gms w/ a hamstring injury; the team is hopeful he’ll return in Wk 6
Rk Weekly matchup plays Bye Up/Down Notes
11 Cole Kmet, CHI 7 UP13
12 Mark Andrews, BAL 14
13 Kyle Pitts, ATL 12 SIGNS OF LIFE!
14 David Njoku, CLE 10 DN10 returned after missing 3 gms w/ an ankle injury; that offense looks inept
15 Pat Freiermuth, PIT 9
16 Tyler Conklin, NYJ 12
17 Colby Parkinson, LAR 6 UP26 25 targets over the last 3 games; he could be the new Tyler Higbee in LA
18 Taysom Hill, NO 12 DN15 DNP in Wk 5 w/ a rib injury; his status for Wk 6 is TBD
Rk Fringe plays/roster depth Bye Up/Down Notes
19 T.J. Hockenson, MIN 6 on PUP list w/ a knee injury; he’s eligible to return
20 Cade Otton, TB 11
21 Isaiah Likely, BAL 14 UP24 had 2 TDs in Wk 5; there’s no consistency to his usage
22 Zach Ertz, WAS 14 targeted 8 times in Wk 5 but only 2 receptions
23 Hunter Henry, NE 14
24 Dalton Schultz, HOU 14
25 Jonnu Smith, MIA 6 UP28
26 Mike Gesicki, CIN 12
27 Noah Fant, SEA 10
28 Brenton Strange, JAC 12 NR
29 Chigoziem Okonkwo, TEN 5
30 Luke Musgrave, GB 10 DN29
Defensive teams
Rk Never leaves lineup Bye Up/Down Notes
1 Minnesota Vikings 6 UP7 they’ve beaten 4 playoff contenders, and they keep getting sacks and taking the ball away
2 San Francisco 49ers 9
3 New York Jets 12
4 Pittsburgh Steelers 9
Rk Lineup regulars Bye Up/Down Notes
5 Denver Broncos 14 UP11 perfecting the formula of how to win with a young QB
6 Chicago Bears 7
7 Green Bay Packers 10 UP8 Xavier McKinney has more takeaways (6) through 5 games than 18 teams
8 Baltimore Ravens 14 DN3 they simply haven’t played very well this season
9 New Orleans Saints 12
10 Buffalo Bills 12 DN6
Rk Weekly matchup plays Bye Up/Down Notes
11 Dallas Cowboys 7
12 Houston Texans 14
13 Kansas City Chiefs 6 DN10 makes the solid plays, but not the fantasy worthy ones
14 Miami Dolphins 6
15 Los Angeles Chargers 5
16 Cleveland Browns 10 DN14 their season feels close to a full implosion
17 Detroit Lions 5
18 New York Giants 11 NR leading the NFL in sacks
19 Philadelphia Eagles 5
20 Seattle Seahawks 10 DN18

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