Tag: fantasy football Week 6 rankings

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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