Fantasy Football Week 6: Five Sneaky Plays That Could Aid You to Victory

Finding a good fantasy football sleeper can make any owner look extremely intelligent. 

With injuries galore all over the NFL, there are a lot of unfamiliar names that could really benefit owners this week.

If you find yourself in a bind due to a bye week and/or injury, these are five guys to take a serious look at who could really step it up in Week 6.

Mardy Gilyard, WR St. Louis Rams

After the Rams lost budding fantasy star Mark Clayton for the season last week, Gilyard is expected to step into the flanker position immediately. The rookie out of Cincinnati could quickly establish himself as Sam Bradford's new favorite target should he produce in his new role.

While some owners may not be looking to take such a big gamble on game day, Gilyard is sure to get plenty of looks, as St. Louis will have to air it out often if they hope to compete with the Chargers.

Kenny Britt, WR Tennessee Titans

After really struggling to find a rhythm in his rookie season, Britt has made the most of his opportunity with Justin Gage sidelined.

After his coming-out party against the Cowboys last week, Britt will certainly take advantage of a Jacksonville secondary that has been mediocre (at best) so far this season. This week, he'll look to establish himself as more than just a deep threat and should be targeted plenty of times by QB Vince Young.

He's a legitimate flex play with huge WR2 potential.

Josh Freeman, QB Tampa Bay Buccaneers

While the numbers certainly won't leap off the page at you, Freeman quietly goes about his business and is among the most consistent options at the position.

Putting up at least 18 points each week except for Week 3 (against Pittsburgh), Freeman has established himself as a legitimate QB1 for those owners who gambled on a fantasy flameout (Kevin Kolb, Carson Palmer, Brett Favre).

This week he'll take on New Orleans, and the Saints defense is in absolute disarray right now. Adding further value to Freeman is Tampa's lack of a running game, so if their surprising success should continue, it will be squarely on the shoulders of the team's new franchise QB.

Benjamin Watson, TE Cleveland Browns

Watson may very well be the only player on the Browns outside of RB Peyton Hillis that emerges with fantasy value this season.

With rookie QB Colt McCoy slated to start on Sunday against Pittsburgh's overpowering defense, Watson will certainly get plenty of looks, as the dump-off pass will be a popular play.

Serving somewhat as a safety valve, Watson has had at least five receptions in each outing since Week 3, a trend that is almost certain to continue in Week 6.

Titans D/ST

While the Titans' defensive unit isn't the powerhouse that it once was, these boys are playing well.

Putting up double-digit points in four of the five contests thus far, the defensive unit has a big chance to legitimize itself with a solid outing against Jacksonville this week.

Although the Jags have scored 67 points over their last two contests, the Titans defense will be looking to slow down QB David Garrard's pace this weekend. It's not like the Bills or Colts (Jacksonville's two previous opponents) have much to offer on the defensive side of the ball.

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