Fantasy Football Rest of Season Rankings: Week 6

These fantasy football rankings track a player’s value for the remainder of the season and are intended to be used as a tool, not necessarily a definitive guide to player valuation.

The scoring system is performance PPR. There is no exact science behind season-long rankings, considering all of the variables and situational uncertainties at work.

Rankings key:
UP/DN is trending up or down from week’s ranking.
NR means the player wasn’t ranked last week.
UP/DN numbering shows where the player was ranked the prior week.

Fantasy football rest of season rankings

Quarterbacks
Rk	Never leaves lineup	Bye	Up/Down	Notes
1	Josh Allen, BUF	7		threw for 424 yds & 4 TDs in Wk 5, and he didn’t play the entire game
2	Lamar Jackson, BAL	10		back-to-back gms of lesser production; no reason for concern at this point
3	Patrick Mahomes, KCC	8
4	Jalen Hurts, PHI	7
5	Justin Herbert, LAC	8		his streak of 300+ yd road performances came to an end in CLE
Rk	Lineup regulars	Bye	Up/Down	Notes
6	Kyler Murray, ARI	13
8	Tom Brady, TB	11	UP8	has thrown 146 passes in his last 3 gms
7	Joe Burrow, CIN	10
9	Aaron Rodgers, GB	14		eventually GB is going to play 2 good halves in the same game, right?
10	Dak Prescott, DAL	9	UP12	missed last 4 gms w/ a thumb injury; his status for Wk 6 is TBD
Rk	Weekly matchup plays	Bye	Up/Down	Notes
11	Kirk Cousins, MIN	7	UP14
12	Matthew Stafford, LAR	7		massive problems in LA right now, but there’s still hope it’ll get turned around
13	Geno Smith, SEA	11	UP23	SEA’s offense has been shockingly potent of late
14	Russell Wilson, DEN	9	DN9	dreadful on TNF, missing WRs and throwing terrible INTs
15	Trevor Lawrence, JAC	11
16	Jared Goff, DET	6	DN13	where in the world did that come from?
17	Derek Carr, LV	6
18	Tua Tagovailoa, MIA	11	DN15	DNP in Wk 5 w/ a concussion; it’s unclear when he’ll return
Rk	Fringe plays/roster depth	Bye	Up/Down	Notes
19	Matt Ryan, IND	14	DN17	drops into the lowest tier based on IND’s ongoing struggles
20	Ryan Tannehill, TEN	6
21	Jameis Winston, NO	14		missed last 2 gms w/ a back injury; his status for Wk 6 is TBD
22	Carson Wentz, WAS	14
23	Justin Fields, CHI	14	UP27	looked a bit better in Wk 5; his running ability gives him more upside than others in this tier
24	Jimmy Garoppolo, SF	9
25	Daniel Jones, NYG	9	UP29
26	Mac Jones, NE	10		missed last 2 gms w/ an ankle injury; his status for Wk 6 is TBD
27	Kenny Pickett, PIT	9	UP28	he’s gonna sling it
28	Zach Wilson, NYJ	10	UP31
29	Davis Mills, HOU	6
30	Marcus Mariota, ATL	14
31	Jacoby Brissett, CLE	9
32	Baker Mayfield, CAR	13		suffered an ankle injury in Wk 5; he’s expected to miss a couple of games
33	Cooper Rush, DAL	9
34	Deshaun Watson, CLE	9		suspended until Dec. 4
35	Desmond Ridder, ATL	14
36	Teddy Bridgewater, MIA	11		suffered a concussion early in Wk 5; his status for Wk 6 is TBD
Running backs
Rk	Never leaves lineup	Bye	Up/Down	Notes
1	Christian McCaffrey, CAR	13
2	Austin Ekeler, LAC	8	UP4	has shaken off his early-season struggles in a big way
3	Derrick Henry, TEN	6
4	Saquon Barkley, NYG	9	UP6
5	Jonathan Taylor, IND	14	DN1	DNP in Wk 5 w/ an ankle injury; his status for Wk 6 is TBD
6	Nick Chubb, CLE	9		would probably be RB1 in non-PPR leagues
7	Dalvin Cook, MIN	7
8	Alvin Kamara, NO	14	UP11	logged 29 touches in Wk 5
9	Aaron Jones, GB	14		ranks 6th in rushing & 20th in carries; get him the ball!!
10	Joe Mixon, CIN	10
11	Leonard Fournette, TB	11
Rk	Lineup regulars	Bye	Up/Down	Notes
12	Josh Jacobs, LV	6	UP19	seeing heavy usage and delivering
13	D’Andre Swift, DET	6		missed last 2 gms w/ knee & shoulder injuries; his status for Wk 7 is TBD
14	Ezekiel Elliott, DAL	9
15	Miles Sanders, PHI	7	UP17
16	David Montgomery, CHI	14		returned after missing 1 gm w/ ankle & knee injuries
17	James Conner, ARI	13		suffered a rib injury in Wk 5 & did not return; his status for Wk 6 is TBD
18	J.K. Dobbins, BAL	10	DN15
19	Dameon Pierce, HOU	6	UP24	he did some hard running in Wk 5
20	James Robinson, JAC	11
21	Najee Harris, PIT	9	DN9	teams will stack the line until Pickett makes them play; plus, Warren has talent
22	AJ Dillon, GB	14
23	Melvin Gordon III, DEN	9		18 touches, 103 yds, 0 fumbles in his first gm w/o Williams (knee)
24	Clyde Edwards-Helaire, KC	8	DN22
Rk	Weekly matchup plays	Bye	Up/Down	Notes
25	Breece Hall, NYJ	10		imagine the day he could’ve had in Wk 5 if Carter didn’t vulture 2 TDs
26	Kenneth Walker III, SEA	11	UP49	moves up to RB1 w/ Penny (leg) lost for the year
27	Kareem Hunt, CLE	9
28	Jeff Wilson, SF	14	UP31
29	Raheem Mostert, MIA	11	UP37	got most of the RB work in Wk 5; his durability history keeps him this low, though
30	Jamaal Williams, DET	6
31	Rhamondre Stevenson, NE	10	UP38	if Harris (hamstring) misses multiple gms, Stevenson might take hold of the RB1 role
32	Tyler Allgeier, ATL	14
33	Devin Singletary, BUF	7
34	Travis Etienne, JAC	11		had his best gm as a pro in Wk 5; now let’s see him do it again
35	Tony Pollard, DAL	9		gonna be feast or famine due to his fairly low usage each week
36	Cam Akers, LAR	7	DN29
37	Damien Harris, NE	10	DN32	suffered a hamstring injury in Wk 5 & did not return; his status for Wk 6 is TBD
38	Michael Carter, NYJ	10
39	Antonio Gibson, WAS	14	DN27	saw fewer touches than Robinson in Wk 5; that’s very concerning
40	Khalil Herbert, CHI	14
41	Cordarrelle Patterson, ATL	14		currently on IR w/ a knee injury; he’s eligible to return in Wk 9
42	Brian Robinson Jr., WAS	14	UP54	returned after missing the first 4 gms w/ a leg injury; led team in rushing attempts
Rk	Fringe plays/roster depth	Bye	Up/Down	Notes
43	Nyheim Hines, IND	14		suffered a concussion early in Wk 5; his status for Wk 6 is TBD
44	J.D. McKissic, WAS	14		would like to see how WAS RBs look for at least one more gm
45	Mark Ingram, NO	14
46	Darrell Henderson, LAR	7	DN42	four touches in Wk 5
47	Kenneth Gainwell, PHI	7
48	Chase Edmonds, MIA	11	DN39	looked to be working behind Gaskin in Wk 5; we’ll see how Wk 6 shakes out
49	Eno Benjamin, ARI	13		could be pressed into more action based on injuries to Conner/Williams
50	Alexander Mattison, MIN	7
51	Isiah Pacheco, KC	8	DN44	still unclear how he fits into KC’s running attack on a weekly basis
52	Jaylen Warren, PIT	9	UP68	I could easily see his role expanding
53	Rachaad White, TB	11
54	Jerick McKinnon, KC	8	UP57	was KC’s most effective RB on MNF; hard to know who Reid will call on in a given week
55	Justice Hill, BAL	10		DNP in Wk 5 w/ a hamstring injury; his status for Wk 6 is TBD
56	Zack Moss, BUF	7
57	James Cook, BUF	7
58	Joshua Kelley, LAC	8	NR	replaces Sony Michel in the rankings
59	Latavius Murray, DEN	9		inactive in Wk 5, but he’s still the likely RB2 behind Gordon once he’s up to speed
60	Darrel Williams, ARI	13		suffered a knee injury in Wk 5 & did not return; his status for Wk 6 is TBD
61	Caleb Huntley, ATL	14
62	Tyrion Davis-Price, SF	9	DN56	missed last 3 gms w/ an ankle injury; his status for Wk 6 is TBD
63	Dontrell Hilliard, TEN	6
64	Elijah Mitchell, SF	9		suffered a sprained MCL in Wk 1; he’s expected to miss around 2 months
65	Gus Edwards, BAL	10		returned to practice this week but has yet to debut
66	Zamir White, LV	6
67	DeeJay Dallas, SEA	11	NR	enters the rankings following the season-ending injury to Penny (leg)
68	Rex Burkhead, HOU	6
69	Matt Breida, NYG	9
70	Samaje Perine, CIN	10
Wide receivers
Rk	Never leaves lineup	Bye	Up/Down	Notes
1	Cooper Kupp, LAR	7
2	Justin Jefferson, MIN	7
3	Stefon Diggs, BUF	7
4	Davante Adams, LV	6	UP5	Brace for a possible suspension
5	Tyreek Hill, MIA	11		suffered a foot injury in Wk 5 & did not return; his status for Wk 6 is TBD
6	Ja’Marr Chase, CIN	10		missed having Higgins (ankle) on SNF as BAL rolled coverage to him all night
7	Mike Evans, TB	11
8	Deebo Samuel, SF	9
9	Amon-Ra St. Brown, DET	6		returned after missing 1 gm w/ an ankle injury
10	Jaylen Waddle, MIA	11		not dropping the MIA WRs based on the QB situation for Wk 5; we’ll see what Wk 6 brings
Rk	Lineup regulars	Bye	Up/Down	Notes
11	Tee Higgins, CIN	10		dealt w/ an ankle injury in Wk 5; his status for Wk 6 is TBD
12	Marquise Brown, ARI	13	UP16	getting a ton of looks every week
13	A.J. Brown, PHI	7
14	Keenan Allen, LAC	8	DN13	missed last 4 gms w/ a hamstring injury; his status for Wk 6 is TBD
15	CeeDee Lamb, DAL	9
16	DK Metcalf, SEA	11	UP18	let Geno cook!?!
17	Courtland Sutton, DEN	9
18	Michael Pittman Jr., IND	14	DN11
19	Christian Kirk, JAC	11		receiving yardage has dropped each successive week this season
20	Tyler Lockett, SEA	11	UP36	four straight gms of 75+ yds
21	Terry McLaurin, WAS	14		low target share remains an issue
22	Mike Williams, LAC	8
23	Michael Thomas, NO	14		missed last 2 gms w/ a toe injury; his status for Wk 6 is TBD
24	Amari Cooper, CLE	9	UP29
25	Brandin Cooks, HOU	6	DN19	hanging onto tier 2 status by a thread
Rk	Weekly matchup plays	Bye	Up/Down	Notes
26	Diontae Johnson, PIT	9	UP27	targeted 13 times in Pickett’s first start
27	D.J. Moore, CAR	13
28	Chris Godwin, TB	11
29	DeVonta Smith, PHI	7		has been pretty hit-or-miss through five gms
30	Curtis Samuel, WAS	14
31	Jerry Jeudy, DEN	9	DN24	DEN’s passing game looks awful
32	Adam Thielen, MIN	7
33	Chris Olave, NO	14	UP38	suffered a concussion in Wk 5; his status for Wk 6 is TBD
34	Romeo Doubs, GB	14
35	Gabriel Davis, BUF	7		capable of a huge game at any time, but the consistency is not there
36	JuJu Smith-Schuster, KC	8
37	Allen Lazard, GB	14
38	Jakobi Meyers, NE	10	UP45	returned after missing last 2 gms w/ a knee injury; led team in receiving
39	Rashod Bateman, BAL	10		DNP in Wk 5 w/ a foot injury; his status for Wk 6 is TBD
40	Hunter Renfrow, LV	6		returned after missing last 2 gms w/ a concussion
41	Garrett Wilson, NYJ	10
42	George Pickens, PIT	9	UP52	led PIT in receiving the past 2 gms
43	Drake London, ATL	14
44	Robert Woods, TEN	6
45	DeAndre Hopkins, ARI	13		suspended until Wk 7
Rk	Fringe plays/roster depth	Bye	Up/Down	Notes
46	Jahan Dotson, WAS	14		DNP in Wk 5 w/ a hamstring injury; his status for Wk 6 is TBD
47	Alec Pierce, IND	14	UP56	12 catches for 161 yds in his last 2 gms
48	Michael Gallup, DAL	9	UP55
49	Elijah Moore, NYJ	10	DN41	not getting the looks so far, but he’s running a ton of routes so there’s still potential
50	Jarvis Landry, NO	14		DNP in Wk 5 w/ an ankle injury; his status for Wk 6 is TBD
51	Brandon Aiyuk, SF	9
52	Darnell Mooney, CHI	14
53	Josh Reynolds, DET	6	UP60
54	Noah Brown, DAL	9	DN48
55	Allen Robinson, LAR	7	DN42	LA cannot find a way to get A-Rob involved
56	Treylon Burks, TEN	6		DNP in Wk 5 w/ a foot injury; his status for Wk 6 is TBD
57	Nico Collins, HOU	6	UP66
58	Marquez Valdes-Scantling, KC	8	UP62
59	Tyler Boyd, CIN	10
60	Rondale Moore, ARI	13	UP68	targeted 8 times in Wk 5, but what’s his role when Hopkins returns?
61	Zay Jones, JAC	11		returned after missing Wk 4 w/ an ankle injury
62	Chase Claypool, PIT	9
63	Isaiah McKenzie, BUF	7	UP67	DNP in Wk 5 w/ a concussion; his status for Wk 6 is TBD
64	K.J. Osborn, MIN	7
65	DeVante Parker, NE	10	DN59	wasn’t targeted in Wk 5 w/ Meyers returning from injury
66	Richie James, NYG	9
67	Julio Jones, TB	11		DNP in Wk 5 w/ a knee injury; his status for Wk 6 is TBD
68	Mecole Hardman, KC	8	UP75
69	Donovan Peoples-Jones, CLE	9
70	Christian Watson, GB	14		suffered a hamstring injury in Wk 5 & did not return; his status for Wk 6 is TBD
71	Marvin Jones, JAC	11	UP76
72	Ben Skowronek, LAR	7	NR
73	Devin Duvernay, BAL	10
74	Robbie Anderson, CAR	13	DN63
75	Corey Davis, NYJ	10
76	Mack Hollins, LV	6	NR	was still involved in the passing game even w/ Renfrow back
77	Josh Palmer, LAC	8
78	Russell Gage Jr., TB	11
79	Van Jefferson, LAR	7		on IR w/ a knee injury; eligible to return in Wk 7
80	Jameson Williams, DET	6	DN77	on the RES/NFI list as he recovers from a torn ACL
Tight ends
Rk	Never leaves lineup	Bye	Up/Down	Notes
1	Mark Andrews, BAL	10
2	Travis Kelce, KC	8
3	Darren Waller, LV	6		suffered a hamstring injury in Wk 5 & did not return; his status for Wk 7 is TBD
Rk	Lineup regulars	Bye	Up/Down	Notes
4	Dallas Goedert, PHI	7	UP5
5	George Kittle, SF	9
6	Tyler Higbee, LAR	7	UP8
7	Kyle Pitts, ATL	14		DNP in Wk 5 w/ a hamstring injury; his status for Wk 6 is TBD
8	T.J. Hockenson, DET	6
9	David Njoku, CLE	9	UP12	continues to see steady work
10	Zach Ertz, ARI	13
11	Dalton Schultz, DAL	9	DN6	suffered a knee injury in Wk 5; his status for Wk 6 is TBD
12	Pat Freiermuth, PIT	9		suffered a concussion in Wk 5; his status for Wk 6 is TBD
Rk	Weekly matchup plays	Bye	Up/Down	Notes
13	Hayden Hurst, CIN	10	UP15
14	Taysom Hill, NO	14	NR	the ultimate weekly lottery ticket at a position full of mediocre options
15	Gerald Everett, LAC	8
16	Dawson Knox, BUF	7		DNP in Wk 5 w/ a hamstring injury; his status for Wk 6 is TBD
17	Irv Smith, MIN	7
18	Robert Tonyan, GB	14
19	Fringe plays/roster depth	Bye	Up/Down	Notes
19	Hunter Henry, NE	10	UP21
20	Mike Gesicki, MIA	11
21	Cole Kmet, CHI	14	UP22	posted a 4-45-1 line in Wk 5; it’s something
22	Tyler Conklin, NYJ	10
23	Will Dissly, SEA	11
24	Evan Engram, JAC	11	UP27
25	Cameron Brate, TB	11		DNP in Wk 5 w/ a concussion; his status for Wk 6 is TBD
26	Albert Okwuegbunam, DEN	9	DN17	hasn’t done anything since Wk 1
27	Austin Hooper, TEN	6
28	Noah Fant, SEA	11
29	Logan Thomas, WAS	14	DN24	so many other options in WAS these days
30	Isaiah Likely, BAL	10
Defensive teams
Rk	Never leaves lineup	Bye	Up/Down	Notes
1	Bills, BUF	7		feasted on a first-time starter in Wk 5
2	Cowboys, DAL	9	UP6
3	49ers, SF	9
4	Buccaneers, TB	11	DN2
5	Rams, LAR	7		only gave up 239 yds in the Wk 5 loss
Rk	Lineup regulars	Bye	Up/Down	Notes
6	Eagles, PHI	7	DN3
7	Patriots, NE	10		shutout the NFL’s highest scoring offense in Wk 5
8	Broncos, DEN	9		gave up 0 TDs, had 6 sacks, and 2 INTs on TNF … and lost
9	Bengals, CIN	10
Rk	Weekly matchup plays	Bye	Up/Down	Notes
10	Packers, GB	14	DN7	back-to-back shaky showings v low-octane offenses
11	Jaguars, JAC	11
12	Colts, IND	14	UP18	came up big in IND’s road win in DEN
13	Chiefs, KC	8
14	Cardinals, ARI	13	UP17	continue to look better after a poor start
15	Ravens, BAL	10	UP19
16	Saints, NO	14
17	Chargers, LAC	8	DN15
18	Dolphins, MIA	11	DN12	allowed the Jets to score 40 pts in Wk 5
19	Bears, CHI	14
20	Steelers, PIT	9	DN13	feels like hard times in PIT