Sundays in the NFL have their ups and downs, but last week’s sleeper page was recorded as a win by Tucker Kraft hitting the table and avoiding Deshaun Watson’s bad cheese despite a positive matchup. remain. There were a few other smaller hits too, like Trey Sermon and Jordan Whittington, of course.
Let’s see what week 6 brings.
QB Daniel Jones vs. Bengals (registration rate 17%)
This is one of the most obvious calls this week. To be honest, Jones is playing well. He’s been QB6, QB11, and QB11 in three of his past four starts, and his 22.1 points last week came despite Malik Nabors not playing.
Neighbors should be back this week, and the Giants will face a leaky Cincinnati secondary and a fun Bengals passing game. This game can be pinball and has a total of 48 points.
Daniel Jones, Circle of Trust? That’s all for this week.
WR Josh Downs (46%), Titans Alec Peace (27%)
The Titans are not a great opponent, so we need to make sure Joe Flacco starts. If Anthony Richardson gets the call (and Indy eventually has to get him back and work on his development), the Colts’ passing game could be in trouble again. . But Flacco has used the heater in multiple games since the Browns added him last year and quickly showed he fits well with the receiver room. Downs and Pierce will also take a hit as back Michael Pittman Jr. will miss multiple games.
WR Jalen Tolbert vs. Lions (28%)
This isn’t just a rental recommendation, it has potential staying power. Tolbert has a solid record of 7-87-1, including the game-winning touchdown Sunday night against Pittsburgh, and it’s doubtful he’ll be able to maintain his starting position even after Brandin Cooks gets healthy. I think so. The Week 6 matchup is favorable. Detroit’s defense is more vulnerable to the pass. The Cowboys need to be willing to throw, and that means Tolbert needs to play a solid role.
QB Andy Dalton vs. Falcons (11%)
It might be hard to trust Dalton and the Panthers’ passing game after last week’s blowout loss, but the Bears defense deserves a lot of credit for this outcome. Right now, Chicago is a draw nightmare for any quarterback. The Falcons’ pass rush is below average, ranking 22nd in pass defense DVOA. Dalton will have time to cook in this game and should reach 250 yards and two touchdowns without too much trouble. Diontae Johnson and Tuba Hubbard (obviously not sleepers) also get recommendation checks for this matchup.
TE Tyler Conklin vs. Bills (35%)
Earlier this year, Allen Lazard was New York’s hot sleeper and Aaron Rodgers’ old standby. But Lazard’s stock continues to decline (he is the NFL’s top dropped passer). Meanwhile, Conklin’s market share continues to rise. Conklin has 23 targets and 15 catches over the past three weeks, not important stats at fantasy’s most difficult position. The lack of touchdowns hurts, but Rodgers always likes to feature his tight ends near the basket, and we know New York struggles with running in the red zone. I expect Conklin to finish in the top 10 at this position this week.
RB Roshon Johnson vs. Jaguars (24%)
Sometimes in a bye week season you have to make some unusual plays and this is probably one of them. Johnson is clearly not Chicago’s primary fullback, but he has three goals in two weeks and is better suited for goal-line duties than D’Andre Swift. And Jacksonville’s rushing defense ranks seventh-best in friendly games for opposing runners, so both backs will likely have a chance against London. I’d like to wake up early on Sunday and give Johnson some consideration for playing in the deep leagues.
Dare Ogunbou Ale (Patriots) (5%)
How desperately are you running away? Ogunbowale has earned CJ Stroud’s trust, catching 10 of 11 targets for 104 yards and a touchdown over the past two weeks. The Texans need an offensive answer with a running back room full of injuries and a wide receiver room with Nico Collins. Ogunbowale’s rushing share could dry up at any time, but he has earned the right to play in rush-up and third-down packages.
WR Jarrin Polk vs. Texans (8%)
The Patriots finally brought in rookie QB Drake Maye, but he may be bringing in another rookie. Polk only had one catch last week, and that was a failure of New England’s offense and Jacoby Brissett. Polk’s root share and snap share are both rising. Perhaps Maye can breathe some life into one of the weakest passing games in the league. At the very least, I’d like to speculate that Polk will be New England’s most targeted receiver on Sunday.
