Fantasy Football Week 6 Rankings: Latest Position-by-Position Rundown

We're one game into Week 6 with 14 more left on the slate. If you're a big fantasy football enthusiast, you're probably a lot more concerned with the players left to play than the actual contests.

Well, we're here to indulge you, fantasy nuts. We'll identify some of the top options remaining in Week 6, ranking them at each fantasy position based on factors such as past performances, projected role and matchups. We will also take a look at some risers, fallers and potential sleepers at the skill positions.

Rankings are based on points-per-reception formats.

Good luck!

Rank	Player	Opponent
1	Cam Newton, CAR	@ NO
2	Ben Roethlisberger, PIT	@ MIA
3	Drew Brees, NO	CAR
4	Russell Wilson, SEA	ATL
5	Aaron Rodgers, GB	DAL
6	Carson Palmer, ARI	NYJ
7	Tom Brady, NE	CIN
8	Blake Bortles, JAX	@ CHI
9	Alex Smith, KC	@ OAK
10	Carson Wentz, PHI	@ WAS

Up: Cam Newton, Carolina Panthers

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Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton missed Week 5 with a concussion that he suffered one week earlier. The good news is that it appears he will be on the field this week against the New Orleans Saints.

According to David Newton of ESPN.com, Newton has suffered no setbacks in his return and should be cleared for game action.

The dual-threat quarterback is a must-start against an inconsistent Saints defense that is rated just 25th overall by Pro Football Focus.

Down: Ryan Tannehill, Miami Dolphins

Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill can also be a dual-threat signal-caller, though he uses his mobility for rushing far less often than Newton does. Tannehill is also a quarterback worth avoiding unless you are desperate.

While Newton has had his own turnover issues this season (five interceptions, one lost fumble), Tannehill is even worse. He's tossed seven interceptions and lost two fumbles in five games while scoring seven total touchdowns.

Tannehill might produce some yardage against the Pittsburgh Steelers this week, but don't expect frequent trips to the end zone or a turnover-free performance.

Sleeper: Marcus Mariota, Tennessee Titans

Another mobile signal-caller, Tennessee Titans QB Marcus Mariota could be in store for a sneaky-good game this week. He produced 223 total yards last week against the Dolphins with four total touchdowns. He could have a similar performance this week against the Cleveland Browns.

Miami's defense is rated 28th overall by Pro Football Focus. Cleveland is rated 27th.

Rank	Player	Opponent
1	Le'Veon Bell, PIT	@ MIA
2	DeMarco Murray, TEN	CLE
3	David Johnson, ARI	NYJ
4	LeSean McCoy, BUF	SF
5	Lamar Miller, HOU	IND
6	Jordan Howard, CHI	JAX
7	Todd Gurley, LA	@ DET
8	Christine Michael, SEA	ATL
9	Ezekiel Elliott, DAL	@ GB
10	Mark Ingram, NO	CAR
11	Carlos Hyde, SF	@ BUF
12	LeGarrette Blount, NE	CIN
13	Matt Forte, NYJ	@ ARI
14	Jonathan Stewart, CAR	@ NO
15	Ryan Mathews, PHI	@ WAS
16	Isaiah Crowell, CLE	@ TEN
17	Frank Gore, IND	@ HOU
18	Jamaal Charles, KC	@ OAK
19	T.J. Yeldon, JAX	@ CHI
20	Eddie Lacy, GB	DAL
21	Devonta Freeman, ATL	@ SEA
22	Matt Jones, WAS	PHI
23	Duke Johnson, CLE	@ TEN
24	Giovani Bernard, CIN	@ NE
25	DeAndre Washington, OAK	KC

Up: Lamar Miller, Houston Texans

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Houston Texans running back Lamar Miller has had his fantasy ups and downs this season. However, he has mostly been a disappointment. He is averaging just 90.6 combined rushing and receiving yards per game and has yet to produce a score.

Miller, though, could have his 2016 breakout this week when the Texans host the Indianapolis Colts.

Indianapolis has the third-worst scoring defense (29.6 points per game allowed) and is rated dead last in run defense by Pro Football Focus. Last week, the Colts gave up 163 total yards to Chicago Bears back Jordan Howard.

Miller could be in for a similar outing.

Down: Rashad Jennings, New York Giants

New York Giants running back Rashad Jennings will likely make his on-field return from a thumb injury this week.

"We're rocking this week," Jennings said, per James Kratch of NJ.com.

This is terrific news for the Giants, who are averaging just 83.6 yards rushing per game (27th in the NFL). Yet, Jennings owners shouldn't be in a rush to put him in their starting lineups.

Yes, Jennings should be the Giants' lead back upon his return, but there's no guarantee he gets a full workload with Orleans Darkwa also in the backfield. In addition, Jennings will go up against a Baltimore Ravens run defense that is rated first overall by Pro Football focus.

Sleeper: Jalen Richard, Oakland Raiders

It appears that the Oakland Raiders will once again be without running back Latavius Murray, per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport:

This should open the door for backup Jalen Richard to have a respectable day—especially in PPR leagues.

Richard hauled in six passes last week for 66 yards and added 31 yards on the ground. This week, he faces a Kansas City Chiefs defense that is giving up an average of 129.5 rushing yards per game. If you're in a deeper league and looking for a flex option, consider Richard. Even if he fails to reach the end zone, he should be good for at least 10 points in PPR formats.

Rank	Player	Opponent
1	Antonio Brown, PIT	@ MIA
2	Allen Robinson, JAX	@ CHI
3	Jarvis Landry, MIA	PIT
4	Jordy Nelson, GB	DAL
5	A.J. Green, CIN	@ NE
6	Julio Jones, ATL	@ SEA
7	DeAndre Hopkins, HOU	IND
8	Odell Beckham Jr., NYG	BAL
9	Larry Fitzgerald, ARI	NYJ
10	Jeremy Maclin, KC	@ OAK
11	T.Y. Hilton, IND	@ HOU
12	Brandon Marshall, NYJ	@ ARI
13	Brandin Cooks, NO	CAR
14	Marvin Jones, DET	LA
15	Julian Edelman, NE	CIN
16	Kelvin Benjamin, CAR	@ NO
17	Doug Baldwin, SEA	ATL
18	Amari Cooper, OAK	KC
19	Willie Snead, NO	CAR
20	Dez Bryant, DAL	@ GB
21	Alshon Jeffery, CHI	JAX
22	Jordan Matthews, PHI	@ WAS
23	Michael Crabtree, OAK	KC
24	John Brown, ARI	NYJ
25	Terrelle Pryor, CLE	@ TEN

Up: Larry Fitzgerald, Arizona Cardinals

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Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald may not be racking up yardage at a pace comparable to the likes of Marvin Jones or A.J. Green, but he is still a productive fantasy pass-catcher.

He has 361 yards receiving and five touchdowns on the year.

Fitzgerald is a must-start this week against a weak New York Jets defense. The Jets are rated 31st in pass coverage by Pro Football Focus. If you own Fitzgerald—or another Cardinals pass-catcher for that matter—start him.

Down: Allen Hurns, Jacksonville Jaguars

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Allen Hurns was a fantasy stud in 2015, racking up 1,031 yards and 10 touchdowns. However, he hasn't been quite as effective this year, and he is trending toward flex-only status.

Hurns has scored only one touchdown on the season and has not caught more than five passes in a single contest. According to Pro Football Focus, he has seen just 10 targets over his past two games. It's difficult to envision him having a huge workload this week against the Bears.

Though the Chicago defense has been banged up for much of the season, it has been a competent unit against the pass. Pro Football Focus rates the Bears 11th in pass coverage for the season.

Consider Hurns a fourth or fifth fantasy option and play him accordingly.

Sleeper: Andre Johnson, Tennessee Titans

A few short years ago, we'd be laughing at the idea of Andre Johnson as a sleeper option. However, the 35-year-old pass-catcher is little more than a red-zone threat in his new home with the Titans. He has just nine receptions this season, two of them for touchdowns.

Still, we like Johnson's matchup with the Browns, who struggle against the pass. Cleveland has a way of making opposing receivers look good, and this could lead to a big day for the Miami product.

Expect the Titans to find at least a handful of red-zone trips against Cleveland's 31st-ranked scoring defense (29.6 points per game allowed), and Johnson should be a popular passing target each time the Titans find themselves there.

Don't be surprised if a 50-yard, one-touchdown game is in the cards for the longtime veteran.

Rank	Player	Opponent
1	Greg Olsen, CAR	@ NO
2	Travis Kelce, KC	@ OAK
3	Rob Gronkowski, NE	CIN
4	Delanie Walker, TEN	CLE
5	Jimmy Graham, SEA	ATL
6	Martellus Bennett, NE	CIN
7	Coby Fleener, NO	CAR
8	Zach Miller, CHI	JAX
9	Zach Ertz, PHI	@ WAS
10	Jason Witten, DAL	@ GB
11	Dennis Pitta, BAL	@ NYG
12	Jesse James, PIT	@ MIA
13	Dwayne Allen, IND	@ HOU
14	Gary Barnidge, CLE	@ TEN
15	Julius Thomas, JAX	@ CHI

Up: Travis Kelce, Kansas City Chiefs

Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce may be seeing plenty of drama on his reality show, but he shouldn't be bringing much of it to your fantasy team.

Kelce is a regular PPR producer—he has 22 receptions through four games—and has found the end zone in each of his past two games. Expect the trend to continue this week when the Chiefs visit the Raiders.

Oakland is allowing an average of 330.6 yards passing per game, which is last in the NFL. Even if Kelce doesn't score a touchdown, he should be good for 10-plus points on receptions and yardage alone.

Down: Jacob Tamme, Atlanta Falcons

Atlanta Falcons tight end Jacob Tamme got off to a hot start this season, amassing 126 yards and a touchdown over the first two weeks. However, he has cooled off considerably since, while rookie tight end Austin Hooper continues to emerge.

Over the past three weeks, Tamme has just six receptions for 32 yards and a touchdown. Hooper has 56 yards and a touchdown on two receptions over the last two games. Hooper appears to be more of a deep threat at the end position, and it wouldn't be surprising to see Tamme continue to give up targets to him.

According to Pro Football Focus, Hooper has seen two targets in the past two weeks, Tamme has seen three.

It doesn't help that Tamme will see the Seattle Seahawks defense on the road this week. Seattle is allowing just 183.8 yards passing per game, the third-fewest in the NFL.

Sleeper: Crockett Gillmore, Baltimore Ravens

Dennis Pitta had captured most of the attention among Baltimore Ravens tight ends, and rightfully so. He has returned from a series of significant injuries to produce 28 receptions and 259 yards so far.

However, Crockett Gillmore has also come on over the past two weeks and is worth a look in deeper leagues. He produced four receptions for 26 yards and a touchdown last week against the Washington Redskins and could see similar numbers this week against the Giants.

Don't expect a huge day from Gillmore, but if you're desperate for a tight end play, consider him.

Rank	Player	Opponent
1	Stephen Gostkowski, NE	CIN
2	Steven Hauschka, SEA	ATL
3	Graham Gano, CAR	@ NO
4	Adam Vinatieri, IND	@ HOU
5	Dan Carpenter, BUF	SF
6	Matt Prater, DET	LA
7	Nick Novak, HOU	IND
8	Chris Boswell, PIT	@ MIA
9	Josh Brown, NYG	BAL
10	Chandler Catanzaro, ARI	NYJ

Rank	Team	Opponent
1	Buffalo Bills	SF
2	Tennessee Titans	CLE
3	Arizona Cardinals	NYJ
4	New York Giants	BAL
5	Seattle Seahawks	ATL
6	Pittsburgh Steelers	@ MIA
7	New England Patriots	CIN
8	Philadelphia Eagles	@ WAS
9	Baltimore Ravens	@ NYG
10	Chicago Bears	JAX