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Fantasy Football Week 6 Starts & Sits: Le'Veon Bell to Chiefs, Injury Updates & Game Previews

Fantasy Football TodayOctober 16, 20201h 15min14,484 views
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Le'Veon Bell Joins the Chiefs

  • 🏈 The signing of Le'Veon Bell to the Kansas City Chiefs is discussed, with expectations of a split backfield alongside Clyde Edwards-Helaire.
  • ⚠️ Bell may take a few weeks to get up to speed, and his role is compared to Damien Williams' usage last year (13 carries, 3-5 catches).
  • πŸ“ˆ While Bell's past production is acknowledged, concerns exist about his current form and the offensive line's impact.
  • πŸ’° Owners with Bell are advised to try to sell high, while those without Edwards-Helaire are encouraged to buy low.

NFL News and Injury Updates

  • 🦠 COVID-19 concerns are highlighted, with the Falcons and Colts shutting down facilities, and Odell Beckham Jr. and Jarvis Landry missing practice.
  • πŸƒβ€β™‚οΈ Melvin Gordon returned to practice and is expected to play, pending NFL disciplinary action.
  • πŸ₯ Adrian Peterson missed practice with a non-COVID illness, potentially opening opportunities for DeAndre Swift and Kerryon Johnson.
  • 🎯 A.J. Green expects to play and wants to stay with Cincinnati, while the Colts' defensive line is depleted by injuries.
  • πŸ€• DeSean Jackson and Alshon Jeffery are trending towards playing but need to be monitored.

Key Matchups and Player Rankings

  • 🌟 The Green Bay Packers vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers game is anticipated as a potential shootout, with both quarterbacks, Aaron Rodgers and Tom Brady, being strong starts.
  • πŸ“ˆ Ronald Jones is a must-start with consecutive 100-yard games and significant receiving work.
  • πŸ“‰ Darius Slayton is viewed as a boom-or-bust receiver with upside, especially if other Giants receivers are out.
  • πŸ“Š Mike Davis is a top-tier running back, ranking highly in both PPR and non-PPR formats.
  • 🎯 Christian Kirk is a good flex option with upside, particularly against Dallas and looking ahead to Seattle's defense.

Start/Sit Recommendations and Analysis

  • 🎯 Jared Goff is a start, but concerns remain about his reliance on yards after catch and the 49ers' strong run defense.
  • πŸš€ Miles Sanders is a start despite a tough matchup against Baltimore, with the Eagles needing to involve him more.
  • ⚑ Lamar Jackson is a must-start, but potential fourth-quarter pull-ins due to Ravens' dominance could limit his ceiling.
  • πŸ“ˆ Marquise Brown is a number two receiver with touchdown upside, despite a low touchdown total this season.
  • 🌟 Justin Jefferson is preferred over Michael Gallup and Daryl Henderson, and is a strong start.
  • 🎯 Hayden Hurst is a streamer option against a Vikings team that struggles against tight ends, but Zach Ertz is also a consideration.
  • 🏈 David Montgomery is poised for a big week against Carolina with the absence of Kawon Short and increased snap share.
  • 🎯 Teddy Bridgewater is a sit, but Mike Davis is an obvious start.
  • 🌟 Robbie Anderson is a volume-based play, while D.J. Moore is more of a sit, with Slayton potentially being a better option.
  • 🎯 J.D. McKissick is a floor play in PPR leagues, but Daryl Henderson has more upside.
  • 🌟 Evan Engram is a fantasy teflon player with a good matchup, but Jimmy Graham is also a viable option.
  • 🎯 Kirk Cousins is a streamer option with a favorable matchup against Atlanta, but his pass attempts may be limited.
  • 🌟 Calvin Ridley and Adam Thielen are must-starts, while Hayden Hurst and Zach Ertz are also viable tight end options.
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Fantasy FootballNFLWeek 6Starts and SitsLe'Veon BellClyde Edwards-HelaireKansas City ChiefsCOVID-19InjuriesPlayer RankingsMatchupsTom BradyAaron RodgersRonald JonesDarius SlaytonMike DavisChristian KirkJared GoffMiles SandersLamar JacksonMarquise BrownJustin JeffersonHayden HurstZach ErtzDavid MontgomeryTeddy BridgewaterRobbie AndersonD.J. MooreJ.D. McKissickDaryl HendersonEvan EngramJimmy GrahamKirk CousinsCalvin RidleyAdam Thielen
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