Week 7 Kicker Streamers, Starters, and Rankings - 2024 Fantasy Tiers, Rankings

Week 7 brings some key byes for kickers, with the Chicago Bears and Dallas Cowboys getting the week off. Brandon Aubrey, currently the K1 in fantasy football, will be absent from lineups this week. Hopefully, you have managed your starting kicker well so far. But now might be the time to find a trustworthy replacement […]

DeMario Douglas (WR, NE) – Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups For Week 7

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10-Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 7% of Yahoo Leagues ANALYSIS: New England Patriots wide receiver Demario Douglas has been held back by Jacoby Brissett this season. The second-year wide receiver averaged 4.8 targets and five half-point PPR fantasy points over the first five weeks with Brissett under center. Thankfully, Douglas had a […]

Waiver Wire Express - Week 7 Lightning Round Including Isaac Guerendo, Ty Chandler, Kimani Vidal, JuJu Smith-Schuster, Romeo Doubs, Drake Maye

Congratulations on (mostly) making it through another injured-filled week as we push onto the heart of October. We saw plenty of standout performances from relatively unknown names, which is what waiver dreams are made of! Let's wade through it with our fantasy football waiver wire pickups lightning round heading into Week 7 of the 2024 […]

Top 10 Running Back Studs - Best Fantasy Football RB Performances Including Sean Tucker, Joe Mixon, Bijan Robinson And More

Even with the Chiefs, Rams, Dolphins, and Vikings all on bye, Week 6 was not short of action. It marked back-to-back weeks that we had a high-scoring affair on Thursday Night Football, and overall, offenses appear to be waking up a bit. Seven teams scored 34+ points this week -- the second-most teams this season […]

Unexpected Boom Performances: Fantasy Football Risers Include Sean Tucker, Caleb Williams, Gabe Davis, Demario Douglas, more

The sixth NFL Sunday of the 2024 season was entertaining but filled with injuries. Travis Etienne Jr., Marvin Harrison Jr., and Chris Olave were among the players whose injuries saddened both fans and fantasy managers. Lions star defensive end Aidan Hutchinson's catastrophic tibia fracture was another tragic development.  Fortunately, many other players shined to inject […]

Antonio Gibson Inefficient On Ground In Week 6

New England Patriots running back Antonio Gibson registered 19 rushing yards on 13 carries during Sunday's Week 6 loss to the Houston Texans. He also caught three of four targets for an additional 24 yards through the air. Gibson earned his second consecutive start this week with Rhamondre Stevenson (foot) sidelined. Despite setting a new […]

Hunter Henry Catches Touchdown Pass From Rookie QB

New England Patriots tight end Hunter Henry caught three of five targets for 41 yards and a touchdown during Sunday's Week 6 loss to the Houston Texans. The veteran pass-catcher served as a solid security blanket for rookie quarterback Drake Maye in his first career start, and the two continue to form a solid rapport […]

Ja'Lynn Polk Held To Just One Catch Sunday

New England Patriots wide receiver Ja'Lynn Polk converted four targets into just one catch for four yards during Sunday's Week 6 loss to the Houston Texans. It was an underwhelming showing from Polk, who had started to generate significant buzz after playing 100 percent of offensive snaps last Sunday and commanding 13 targets over his […]

Kayshon Boutte Capitalizes On Bigger Role, Scores Touchdown In Week 6

New England Patriots wide receiver Kayshon Boutte caught all three of his targets for 59 yards and one touchdown during Sunday's loss to the Houston Texans. The highlight of his performance was a 40-yard catch that represented not only Boutte's first career touchdown reception but also rookie quarterback Drake Maye's first career touchdown pass. It […]

Demario Douglas Highly Productive With New QB In Week 6

New England Patriots wide receiver Demario Douglas caught six of nine targets for 92 yards and one touchdown during Sunday's Week 6 loss to the Houston Texans. The touchdown reception was the first of Douglas' career and came on a fourth-quarter catch-and-run thrown to him by rookie quarterback Drake Maye. While Douglas' large role within […]

Drake Maye Throws For Three Touchdowns In First NFL Start

New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye completed 20 of 33 passes for 243 yards, three touchdowns, and two interceptions during his first career start in Week 6 against the Houston Texans. He also rushed for 38 yards, took four sacks, and lost a fumble. The No. 3 overall pick played far from perfect football on […]

Kyle Dugger Active Against Texans In Week 6

New England Patriots safety Kyle Dugger (ankle) is officially active for Week 6 against the Houston Texans. He had been listed as questionable after logging a limited practice on Friday. The 28-year-old remains productive despite the Patriots' 1-4 record, registering 18 tackles, one sack, and one forced fumble. His presence will be key as the […]

Kendrick Bourne, K.J. Osborn Suiting Up Against Texans

New England Patriots wide receivers Kendrick Bourne (knee) and K.J. Osborn (shoulder) are active for Week 6 against the Houston Texans. Both players were listed as questionable after being limited in practice all week long. Bourne made his season debut last weekend, turning his lone target into a six-yard catch. He played just 27 percent […]

Javon Baker, Tyquan Thornton Scratched For Week 6

New England Patriots wide receiver Javon Baker (coach's decision) and Tyquan Thornton (coach's decision) are inactive for Week 6 against the Houston Texans. Both players are healthy scratches. Baker has repeatedly been inactive, failing to log an offensive snap since Week 2. He's still searching for his first NFL target and will have to wait […]

Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em - Week 6 Matchups Analysis

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to another start'em and sit'em piece as we look ahead to Week 6! With new injuries popping up and bye weeks in full swing, fantasy managers might have to make some tough decisions on who to start. This week, the Chiefs, Dolphins, Rams, and Vikings will all be on bye, so some key players […]

Key Starters and Tough Calls - Week 6 Lineup Spotlights for Fantasy Football Include Tyrone Tracy Jr., Bucky Irving, Jalen Tolbert

Scott Engel’s Lineup Spotlights on RotoBaller.com focus on key players to consider for your starting lineups every week during the 2024 fantasy football season. “The King” shares his fantasy analysis of starting options that may be involved in your tough lineup calls. The potential fantasy starters included in this rundown are based on Scott’s Premium […]

NFL Week 6 Predictions: Picks for Every Game

Hello, football fans, and welcome to Week 6 of the NFL season. With one coach already fired, the pressure is undeniably cranking up across the league with each passing week. The Week 6 slate is an interesting one that kicks off with a divisional clash between the Niners and Seahawks on Thursday night and wraps […]

Kendrick Bourne - Week 6 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Sit POSITIONAL VALUE: WR6 ANALYSIS: New England Patriots wide receiver Kendrick Bourne (knee) is expected to play in Week 6 when his team takes on the Houston Texans, but he isn't worth starting. It's not known how close he is to full health, and with a new starting quarterback in rookie Drake Maye, […]

Drake Maye - Week 6 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Sit POSITIONAL VALUE: QB3 ANALYSIS: New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye will finally get his first start in Week 6, when he will face the Houston Texans. The third overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft will be the fourth quarterback selected in the first round to earn a starting job. He'll now […]

Week 6 PPR Rankings for Fantasy Football: Overall Updates Include Devin Singletary, Mike Evans, Trey Sermon, Tank Dell, Romeo Doubs, Darius Slayton

While it's too early in the season for Week 6 to be a "make-or-break" slate for fantasy football, many managers are already on the ropes due to injuries and underperforming players. If you find yourself in that situation, we can help you set an optimal lineup this week. Below, you'll see our NFL team's updated […]

Kendrick Bourne Expected To Play

New England Patriots wide receiver Kendrick Bourne (knee) is expected to play on Sunday, according to Andrew Callahan of the Boston Herald. Bourne opened the campaign on the Physically Unable to Perform list and made his season debut last weekend against the Miami Dolphins. In this game, the 29-year-old logged only 15 total snaps, which […]

Fantasy Football Landmines to Avoid for Week 6 - Rashid Shaheed, Amari Cooper, Justin Fields, more

Fantasy football is all about balancing risk and reward. Sometimes, the players you depend on week in and week out can feel like a safe bet, but there’s always the looming danger of a bad matchup, situation, or poor performance.  These landmines can derail your entire fantasy week, especially if you don’t see them coming. […]

Week 6 Fantasy Football Busts? Players Who May Disappoint Include Josh Allen, Garrett Wilson, Mike Evans, Christian Kirk, Rashid Shaheed, Rico Dowdle

Welcome back to my potential fantasy football busts for Week 6 of the 2024 season! There are disappointments and clear busts. Breece Hall is the perfect example. Fantasy managers are fed up with the Jets running back after back-to-back duds. He's the RB13 overall. Disappointing, especially given the draft capital, but not a bust (ala […]

Top Fantasy Football D/ST Rankings (Weeks 6, 7, 8, 9) - Defense Streamers and Starts

Welcome, RotoBallers, to our fantasy football D/ST streamers and starts for Weeks 6, 7, 8, 9 -- looking at the next four weeks, and identifying the best D/ST matchups. Every week, I'll go through the best fantasy defensive options for the next four weeks. So, if you like to stream defenses or plan your defenses out in […]

Wide Receiver Sleepers, Risers, Fantasy Football Breakouts - Targets, Air Yards, Snaps Trends Analysis For Week 6 (2024)

Targets are paramount when it comes to evaluating pass-catchers for fantasy football. There are no air yards, receiving yards, receptions, or touchdowns without first earning a target. There’s a reason the biggest and most consistent target-earners are among the top fantasy point scorers: they can be relied on by not just their team’s offense to […]

Fantasy Football Rookie Report for Week 6 - Searching for League Winners

Week 4's Rookie Report told you to urgently buy Jacksonville Jaguars freshman wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. We sure hope you did. The rookie smashed yet again and proved that rookies can be incredibly important pieces of fantasy football teams. Thomas will probably start in most leagues after his consecutive week-winning performances in Weeks 4-5. […]

Week 6 FLEX Rankings for Fantasy Football (RB, WR, TE) - Updates Include Tank Dell, Jalen Tolbert, Chuba Hubbard, Wan'Dale Robinson, Bucky Irving, more

With five weeks of data to review, we can now make more informed start-or-sit decisions for the 2024 fantasy football season. If you're struggling with close lineup calls, we're here to help with our NFL team's updated Week 6 fantasy football FLEX rankings for 2024. Comparing two flex options at different positions can be a […]

Week 6 Running Back Rankings for Fantasy Football: RB Updates Include Tank Bigsby, James Cook, Chase Brown, Zack Moss, Austin Ekeler, Antonio Gibson

Running backs are one of the most fragile positions in the NFL, as they handle a ton of work and take no shortage of hits. That said, fantasy managers should try to have as much depth at RB as possible. Whether you have an injured ball carrier or a player on a bye, let's get […]

Week 6 Wide Receiver Rankings for Fantasy Football: WR Updates Include Chris Olave, Michael Pittman, AJ Brown, Calvin Ridley, Josh Downs, Rashid Shaheed

This week's fantasy football slate sees several stud wide receivers on a bye or out via injury, so start-or-sit decisions are extra tough when comparing two flex-level wide receiver options. We're here to assist with our NFL team's updated Week 6 fantasy football wide receiver rankings for 2024. Ahead of Week 6 lineup decisions, let's […]

Week 6 Tight End Rankings for Fantasy Football: TE Updates Include Evan Engram, Tyler Conklin, Tucker Kraft, Cole Kmet, Dalton Schultz, Dalton Kincaid

For the entirety of fantasy football's existence, tight ends have been the trickiest position to predict and analyze. Naturally, this makes for tough start-or-sit decisions every week. Below, you'll see our NFL team's updated Week 6 fantasy football tight end rankings for 2024 to help you make those calls. Ahead of finalizing Week 6 lineups, […]