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Week 6 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Hurts, Adams and Evans

Week 6, 2026Oct 13 to Oct 20, 2026Dynasty PPR SF and Redraft 1QB PPR

By , founder of FF Beacon. Published . Updated .

Covers Oct 13 to Oct 20, 2026. Values and ranks are Dynasty PPR SF and Redraft 1QB PPR on FF Beacon.

Week 6, part 1 of 6

Week 6 in numbers: McCaffrey, six upsets and 19.7 points left on the bench

Christian McCaffrey had the week's best line at 30.7 PPR points, two rushing touchdowns and nine catches on ten targets in a 23 to 17 win over Washington on Monday night. Three other players led their positions: Trevor Lawrence at quarterback with 28.3 on four touchdown passes in London, Malik Nabers at receiver with 28.5 on 12 catches and 165 yards, and his teammate Isaiah Likely at tight end with 23.9.

Six of the fourteen games were won outright by the closing moneyline underdog, and Arizona beat the Rams 18 to 16 as a +600 underdog against a 13.5-point spread. Houston and Jacksonville scored 65 points against a 42.5 total, the week's shootout. The projection's biggest miss was Bijan Robinson, 7.3 points against 25.1, and its biggest beat was Tre Tucker, 26.7 against 9.1. Across 306 teams in 26 leagues synced to FF Beacon, managers left 19.7 points a team on the bench, and 54 of them lost a game their own bench would have won; the costliest single call was Travis Hunter on a bench behind Trent McDuffie, a 30.2-point swing.

Week 6 in numbers

McCaffrey led the week at 30.7, Arizona won as a +600 underdog, and managers in synced leagues left 19.7 points a team on the bench.

From leagues synced to FF Beacon

  • Points left on the bench, per team

    19.7

    Across 306 teams in 26 leagues synced to FF Beacon, measured against each team's best legal lineup.

  • Losses the bench would have won

    54

    Teams that lost in week 6 with a lineup on their own roster that would have won.

  • Costliest bench call

    Travis Hunter sat for Trent McDuffie

    A swing of 30.2 points in that league's own scoring, the biggest single benching across every graded league.

Computed . Built from the game-by-game tables below. Bench figures are the Manager Ledger's settled week 6 grades for every league synced to FF Beacon that has one, reported as totals only; no league or manager is named.

Week 6 in six numbers

A heavy week: 131 reports, 61 of them injuries, and 28 players ruled out or placed on reserve.

  • Reports this period: 131

  • Injuries reported: 61

  • Players ruled out or placed on IR: 28

  • Transactions: 45

  • Biggest value riser, Dynasty PPR SF: C.J. Stroud, +990

  • Top PPR scorer, week 6: Christian McCaffrey, 30.7

Computed . Counts are the period's Relays. The value figure is the change over the last seven days on FF Beacon, Dynasty PPR SF. The top scorer is the week's best PPR line in the box scores.

Week 6 top scorers by position

McCaffrey led all players with 30.7 PPR points; Lawrence, Nabers and Likely led their positions.

QB

  1. 1

    Trevor LawrenceJAX vs HOU

    24 of 41, 306 passing yards, 4 TD, 1 INT; 3 carries, 11 rushing yards; 100% of snaps

    28.3 PPR

    Half 28.3Standard 28.3
  2. 2

    Tyler ShoughNO vs NYG

    16 of 30, 144 passing yards, 3 TD; 5 carries, 32 rushing yards, 1 TD; 97% of snaps

    27.0 PPR

    Half 27.0Standard 27.0
  3. 3

    C.J. StroudHOU vs JAX

    24 of 34, 312 passing yards, 3 TD, 1 INT; 1 carry, 5 rushing yards; 100% of snaps

    24.0 PPR

    Half 24.0Standard 24.0
  4. 4

    Drake MayeNE vs NYJ

    18 of 32, 235 passing yards, 3 TD; 4 carries, 24 rushing yards; 100% of snaps

    23.8 PPR

    Half 23.8Standard 23.8
  5. 5

    Michael PenixATL vs CHI

    19 of 33, 225 passing yards, 3 TD; 1 carry, 1 rushing yards; 1 lost fumble; 100% of snaps

    23.1 PPR

    Half 23.1Standard 23.1
  6. 6

    Jordan LoveGB vs DAL

    23 of 41, 276 passing yards, 1 TD, 1 INT; 4 carries, 12 rushing yards, 1 TD; 100% of snaps

    21.2 PPR

    Half 21.2Standard 21.2

In rank order, by PPR points.

Computed . Week 6 box scores, ranked by PPR points. Half PPR and standard totals are shown beside them.

Week 6, part 2 of 6

Game by game: every final, the line it beat, and who scored

Each card below is one game: the final, the closing line and whether it covered, the score the line implied against the score that happened, the best fantasy lines graded against the Sleeper projection, and whose value moved. Six underdogs won outright, nine covered, and the totals split seven over and seven under.

Three reports sit behind the cards: Caleb Williams back from the hamstring, Kenneth Walker setting a rushing record for a player's first five games with a team, and Tyler Shough playing with two broken bones in his left hand, each as reported by Adam Schefter.

Every game of week 6

Six underdogs won outright, nine covered, and seven of fourteen games went over the total.

  1. Seattle Seahawks at Denver Broncos: Denver wins in overtime on a pick and a 53-yard kick

    Kickoff Oct 15, 2026, 8:15 PM EDT

    Final: Seahawks14atBroncos17

    Closing spread
    Seahawks -3Opened Seahawks -2.5
    Against the spread
    Broncos covered +3
    Total
    40.5Under, 31 scored; opened 43.5
    Moneyline
    Seahawks -155,Broncos +130
    Expected score
    Seahawks 21.8,Broncos 18.8Implied by the closing line
    Actual score
    Seahawks 14,Broncos 17The underdog won outright

    Denver led most of the night on touchdown runs by J.K. Dobbins and RJ Harvey, and Seattle needed a Jason Myers field goal with three seconds left to tie it at 14. In overtime Ja'Quan McMillian intercepted Sam Darnold and Wil Lutz won it from 53 yards. Darnold threw 51 times for 278 yards and two interceptions, and Jaxon Smith-Njigba took 16 of those targets for 12 catches, 134 yards and 25.4 points. Denver won as a +130 underdog and the game stayed under its 40.5 total. Jaylen Waddle returned after a shoulder scare and caught four for 24.

    Fun stat, Seattle Seahawks at Denver Broncos

    Bo Nix threw for 107 yards and scored 4.5 PPR points against a 14.3 projection in a win, and his Dynasty PPR SF value fell 844, the biggest drop of anyone who played.

    Bo Nix: 17 of 27, 107 passing yards; 4 carries, 2 rushing yards, 4.5 PPR points.

    Top fantasy lines, Seattle Seahawks at Denver Broncos, against the projection

    1. Jaxon Smith-NjigbaWR, SEA

      12 catches on 16 targets, 134 receiving yards

      25.4 PPR

      Projected 22.5
      +2.9 against the projection

    2. RJ HarveyRB, DEN

      6 carries, 25 rushing yards, 1 TD; 3 catches on 4 targets, 31 receiving yards

      14.6 PPR

      Projected 10.1
      +4.5 against the projection

    3. J.K. DobbinsRB, DEN

      17 carries, 41 rushing yards, 1 TD; 3 catches on 3 targets, 5 receiving yards

      13.6 PPR

      Projected 7.6
      +6.0 against the projection

    4. Sam DarnoldQB, SEA

      27 of 51, 278 passing yards, 2 INT; 2 carries, 19 rushing yards

      13.0 PPR

      Projected 14.1
      -1.1 against the projection

    5. Rashid ShaheedWR, SEA

      5 catches on 8 targets, 66 receiving yards; 1 carry, 2 rushing yards; 1 lost fumble

      11.8 PPR

      Projected 5.6
      +6.2 against the projection

    6. Jaylen WaddleWR, DEN

      4 catches on 7 targets, 24 receiving yards

      6.4 PPR

      Projected 11.3
      -4.9 against the projection

    Value risers

    Value fallers

    • Bo NixDynasty PPR SF -844, Redraft 1QB PPR -277
    • Sam DarnoldDynasty PPR SF -189, Redraft 1QB PPR +7

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  2. Houston Texans at Jacksonville Jaguars: Stroud and Lawrence trade seven touchdowns in London

    Kickoff Oct 18, 2026, 9:30 AM EDT

    Final: Texans34atJaguars31

    Closing spread
    Jaguars -2.5Opened Texans -1.5
    Against the spread
    Texans covered +2.5
    Total
    42.5Over, 65 scored; opened 41.5
    Moneyline
    Texans +120,Jaguars -142
    Expected score
    Texans 20,Jaguars 22.5Implied by the closing line
    Actual score
    Texans 34,Jaguars 31The underdog won outright

    The week's shootout finished 34 to 31 against a 42.5 total, 22.5 points over. Trevor Lawrence threw four touchdowns for 28.3 points, two of them to Bhayshul Tuten, who scored 24.7 on 16 touches. C.J. Stroud answered with 312 yards and three scores, and his Dynasty PPR SF value rose 990, the most in the league. With David Montgomery out with the groin, Woody Marks took 15 carries and Jawhar Jordan scored. Marvin Harrison debuted on 19 percent of the snaps, and Jaylin Noel turned four targets into 107 yards. Houston won as a +120 underdog.

    Fun stat, Houston Texans at Jacksonville Jaguars

    Foster Moreau caught two passes for 7 yards, both touchdowns, and scored 14.7 PPR points on a 3.8 projection.

    Foster Moreau: 2 catches on 2 targets, 7 receiving yards, 2 TD, 14.7 PPR points.

    Top fantasy lines, Houston Texans at Jacksonville Jaguars, against the projection

    1. Trevor LawrenceQB, JAX

      24 of 41, 306 passing yards, 4 TD, 1 INT; 3 carries, 11 rushing yards

      28.3 PPR

      Projected 18.4
      +9.9 against the projection

    2. Bhayshul TutenRB, JAX

      12 carries, 39 rushing yards; 4 catches on 4 targets, 48 receiving yards, 2 TD

      24.7 PPR

      Projected 13.2
      +11.5 against the projection

    3. C.J. StroudQB, HOU

      24 of 34, 312 passing yards, 3 TD, 1 INT; 1 carry, 5 rushing yards

      24.0 PPR

      Projected 15.4
      +8.6 against the projection

    4. Jaylin NoelWR, HOU

      4 catches on 4 targets, 107 receiving yards, 1 TD

      20.7 PPR

      Projected 5.5
      +15.2 against the projection

    5. Travis HunterWR, JAX

      4 catches on 4 targets, 59 receiving yards, 1 TD

      15.9 PPR

      Projected 1.6
      +14.3 against the projection

    6. Foster MoreauTE, HOU

      2 catches on 2 targets, 7 receiving yards, 2 TD

      14.7 PPR

      Projected 3.8
      +10.9 against the projection

    Value risers

    Value fallers

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  3. Chicago Bears at Atlanta Falcons: Caleb Williams returns sharp and Bijan disappears

    Kickoff Oct 18, 2026, 1:00 PM EDT

    Final: Bears31atFalcons23

    Closing spread
    Bears -1.5Opened Bears -3
    Against the spread
    Bears covered -1.5
    Total
    50.5Over, 54 scored; opened 47.5
    Moneyline
    Bears -115,Falcons -105
    Expected score
    Bears 26,Falcons 24.5Implied by the closing line
    Actual score
    Bears 31,Falcons 23

    Caleb Williams came back from three missed games and completed 30 of 36 for 305 yards, spreading it to Luther Burden (eight catches on eight targets) and Colston Loveland (a touchdown and 18.5 points). D'Andre Swift scored twice on the ground for 23.0. Atlanta's offense went through the air: Michael Penix threw three touchdowns through his rib injury, two to Kyle Pitts, while Bijan Robinson had 9 carries and the week's biggest projection miss. Chicago covered the 1.5-point spread and the game went over 50.5.

    Fun stat, Chicago Bears at Atlanta Falcons

    Bijan Robinson was projected for 25.1 PPR points, the most of any back in this game, and scored 7.3, with his two catches going for minus 8 yards.

    Bijan Robinson: 9 carries, 61 rushing yards; 2 catches on 2 targets, -8 receiving yards, 7.3 PPR points.

    Top fantasy lines, Chicago Bears at Atlanta Falcons, against the projection

    1. Michael PenixQB, ATL

      19 of 33, 225 passing yards, 3 TD; 1 carry, 1 rushing yards; 1 lost fumble

      23.1 PPR

      Projected 14.6
      +8.5 against the projection

    2. D'Andre SwiftRB, CHI

      16 carries, 44 rushing yards, 2 TD; 4 catches on 5 targets, 26 receiving yards

      23.0 PPR

      Projected 15.1
      +7.9 against the projection

    3. Kyle PittsTE, ATL

      5 catches on 7 targets, 60 receiving yards, 2 TD

      23.0 PPR

      Projected 7.6
      +15.4 against the projection

    4. Colston LovelandTE, CHI

      6 catches on 7 targets, 65 receiving yards, 1 TD

      18.5 PPR

      Projected 9.5
      +9.0 against the projection

    5. Jahan DotsonWR, ATL

      3 catches on 5 targets, 87 receiving yards, 1 TD

      17.7 PPR

      Projected 3.6
      +14.1 against the projection

    6. Luther BurdenWR, CHI

      8 catches on 8 targets, 95 receiving yards

      17.5 PPR

      Projected 11.5
      +6.0 against the projection

    Value risers

    Value fallers

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  4. Baltimore Ravens at Cleveland Browns: Cleveland wins a 13 to 10 game with Lamar and Judkins out

    Kickoff Oct 18, 2026, 1:00 PM EDT

    Final: Ravens10atBrowns13

    Closing spread
    Ravens -3Opened Ravens -6.5
    Against the spread
    Browns covered +3
    Total
    40.5Under, 23 scored; opened 44.5
    Moneyline
    Ravens -166,Browns +140
    Expected score
    Ravens 21.8,Browns 18.8Implied by the closing line
    Actual score
    Ravens 10,Browns 13The underdog won outright

    The week's lowest-scoring game, 23 points against a 40.5 total, was played without Lamar Jackson and Quinshon Judkins. Tyler Huntley started for Baltimore and threw for 165 yards and a touchdown, and Derrick Henry ran 17 times for 58 yards and lost a fumble, 5.0 points against a 17.9 projection. In Cleveland Jaleel McLaughlin and Audric Estime split the backfield nine carries each, Estime scoring. Zay Flowers drew 11 targets, and Ja'Kobi Lane caught four in his return. Cleveland won as a +140 underdog.

    Fun stat, Baltimore Ravens at Cleveland Browns

    Josh Cuevas, a tight end projected for 2.5 points, scored the game's only receiving touchdown and posted its best fantasy line at 14.4.

    Josh Cuevas: 4 catches on 5 targets, 44 receiving yards, 1 TD, 14.4 PPR points.

    Top fantasy lines, Baltimore Ravens at Cleveland Browns, against the projection

    1. Josh CuevasTE, BAL

      4 catches on 5 targets, 44 receiving yards, 1 TD

      14.4 PPR

      Projected 2.5
      +11.9 against the projection

    2. Tyler HuntleyQB, BAL

      19 of 31, 165 passing yards, 1 TD; 5 carries, 28 rushing yards

      13.4 PPR

      Projected 12.8
      +0.6 against the projection

    3. Zay FlowersWR, BAL

      6 catches on 11 targets, 66 receiving yards; 1 carry, 1 rushing yards

      12.7 PPR

      Projected 17.3
      -4.6 against the projection

    4. Jerry JeudyWR, CLE

      4 catches on 4 targets, 69 receiving yards

      10.9 PPR

      Projected 2.6
      +8.3 against the projection

    5. Deshaun WatsonQB, CLE

      16 of 26, 164 passing yards; 8 carries, 29 rushing yards

      9.5 PPR

      Projected 14.4
      -4.9 against the projection

    6. Jaleel McLaughlinRB, CLE

      9 carries, 41 rushing yards; 4 catches on 4 targets, 14 receiving yards

      9.5 PPR

      Projected 10.5
      -1.0 against the projection

    Value risers

    Value fallers

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  5. Tennessee Titans at Indianapolis Colts: Tennessee wins in Indianapolis on 102 passing yards

    Kickoff Oct 18, 2026, 1:00 PM EDT

    Final: Titans26atColts20

    Closing spread
    Colts -6.5Opened Colts -3.5
    Against the spread
    Titans covered +6.5
    Total
    43.5Over, 46 scored; opened 48.5
    Moneyline
    Titans +240,Colts -298
    Expected score
    Titans 18.5,Colts 25Implied by the closing line
    Actual score
    Titans 26,Colts 20The underdog won outright

    Tennessee won 26 to 20 as a 6.5-point underdog at +240 without much passing: Cam Ward threw 22 times for 102 yards, one of them a touchdown to Carnell Tate, who caught six of seven targets for 19.0 points. Tony Pollard carried 19 times. Indianapolis had the volume, with Jonathan Taylor at 151 total yards and a touchdown and Keenan Allen catching 8 of 11 targets, but Daniel Jones threw two interceptions. Tyler Warren was inactive with the groin, and the Colts' tight end touchdown went to Mo Alie-Cox on his only catch.

    Fun stat, Tennessee Titans at Indianapolis Colts

    Cam Ward completed 11 passes for 102 yards and scored 7.8 PPR points, and his team won by six.

    Cam Ward: 11 of 22, 102 passing yards, 1 TD, 1 INT; 3 carries, 7 rushing yards, 7.8 PPR points.

    Top fantasy lines, Tennessee Titans at Indianapolis Colts, against the projection

    1. Jonathan TaylorRB, IND

      21 carries, 94 rushing yards, 1 TD; 2 catches on 4 targets, 57 receiving yards; 1 lost fumble

      21.1 PPR

      Projected 22.7
      -1.6 against the projection

    2. Carnell TateWR, TEN

      6 catches on 7 targets, 70 receiving yards, 1 TD

      19.0 PPR

      Projected 12.9
      +6.1 against the projection

    3. Keenan AllenWR, IND

      8 catches on 11 targets, 82 receiving yards

      16.2 PPR

      Projected 9.3
      +6.9 against the projection

    4. Daniel JonesQB, IND

      22 of 42, 269 passing yards, 1 TD, 2 INT; 3 carries, 30 rushing yards

      15.8 PPR

      Projected 14.1
      +1.7 against the projection

    5. Cam WardQB, TEN

      11 of 22, 102 passing yards, 1 TD, 1 INT; 3 carries, 7 rushing yards

      7.8 PPR

      Projected 14.9
      -7.1 against the projection

    6. Tony PollardRB, TEN

      19 carries, 76 rushing yards; 0 catches on 1 target, 0 receiving yards

      7.6 PPR

      Projected 11.3
      -3.7 against the projection

    Value risers

    Value fallers

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  6. New York Jets at New England Patriots: Maye throws three and the Jets cover anyway

    Kickoff Oct 18, 2026, 1:00 PM EDT

    Final: Jets19atPatriots26

    Closing spread
    Patriots -7.5Opened Patriots -9.5
    Against the spread
    Jets covered +7.5
    Total
    42.5Over, 45 scored
    Moneyline
    Jets +275,Patriots -345
    Expected score
    Jets 17.5,Patriots 25Implied by the closing line
    Actual score
    Jets 19,Patriots 26

    Drake Maye threw three touchdowns, to Romeo Doubs, DeMario Douglas and Hunter Henry, and New England led 17 to 3 at half. The Jets got within four in the third, then a late field goal left them seven short, a cover of the 7.5-point line. Omar Cooper caught six for 103 and a touchdown, 22.3 points on a 5.9 projection, and Braelon Allen had 104 yards from scrimmage with Breece Hall out. A.J. Brown was back from injured reserve and caught three of ten targets. Rhamondre Stevenson managed 36 yards on 14 carries.

    Fun stat, New York Jets at New England Patriots

    Romeo Doubs played 3 percent of the snaps, caught his only target for a 42-yard touchdown, and went on injured reserve the next day.

    Romeo Doubs: 1 catch on 1 target, 42 receiving yards, 1 TD, 11.2 PPR points.

    Top fantasy lines, New York Jets at New England Patriots, against the projection

    1. Drake MayeQB, NE

      18 of 32, 235 passing yards, 3 TD; 4 carries, 24 rushing yards

      23.8 PPR

      Projected 20.5
      +3.3 against the projection

    2. Omar CooperWR, NYJ

      6 catches on 7 targets, 103 receiving yards, 1 TD

      22.3 PPR

      Projected 5.9
      +16.4 against the projection

    3. DeMario DouglasWR, NE

      7 catches on 8 targets, 86 receiving yards, 1 TD; 1 lost fumble

      19.6 PPR

      Projected 4.3
      +15.3 against the projection

    4. Hunter HenryTE, NE

      4 catches on 5 targets, 48 receiving yards, 1 TD

      14.8 PPR

      Projected 8.8
      +6.0 against the projection

    5. Geno SmithQB, NYJ

      20 of 30, 252 passing yards, 1 TD, 1 INT; 2 carries, -1 rushing yards

      13.0 PPR

      Projected 13.1
      -0.1 against the projection

    6. Braelon AllenRB, NYJ

      17 carries, 78 rushing yards; 2 catches on 2 targets, 26 receiving yards

      12.4 PPR

      Projected 13.4
      -1.0 against the projection

    Value risers

    Value fallers

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  7. New Orleans Saints at New York Giants: McCarthy relieves Winston and nearly erases 34 straight Saints points

    Kickoff Oct 18, 2026, 1:00 PM EDT

    Final: Saints34atGiants27

    Closing spread
    Saints -1.5Opened Giants -2.5
    Against the spread
    Saints covered -1.5
    Total
    46.5Over, 61 scored; opened 45.5
    Moneyline
    Saints -108,Giants -112
    Expected score
    Saints 24,Giants 22.5Implied by the closing line
    Actual score
    Saints 34,Giants 27

    A Giants special-teams fumble before half started a run of 34 unanswered New Orleans points. Tyler Shough scored four touchdowns, three passing and one running, for 27.0 points while reportedly playing with two broken bones in his hand. Jameis Winston threw two second-half interceptions and J.J. McCarthy replaced him, throwing for 243 yards as the Giants scored the last 17 points. Malik Nabers caught 12 of 15 targets for 165 yards and Isaiah Likely scored, and the game ended on an incomplete fourth-down throw to Likely. The total of 61 cleared 46.5 easily.

    Fun stat, New Orleans Saints at New York Giants

    J.J. McCarthy was projected for 0.9 points, came off the bench and scored 17.3 on 11 completions, 22.1 yards a completion.

    J.J. McCarthy: 11 of 21, 243 passing yards, 1 TD, 1 INT; 2 carries, 26 rushing yards, 17.3 PPR points.

    Top fantasy lines, New Orleans Saints at New York Giants, against the projection

    1. Malik NabersWR, NYG

      12 catches on 15 targets, 165 receiving yards

      28.5 PPR

      Projected 15.0
      +13.5 against the projection

    2. Tyler ShoughQB, NO

      16 of 30, 144 passing yards, 3 TD; 5 carries, 32 rushing yards, 1 TD

      27.0 PPR

      Projected 17.1
      +9.9 against the projection

    3. Isaiah LikelyTE, NYG

      6 catches on 11 targets, 99 receiving yards, 1 TD

      23.9 PPR

      Projected 13.7
      +10.2 against the projection

    4. Tyrone TracyRB, NYG

      6 carries, 18 rushing yards, 1 TD; 2 catches on 3 targets, 27 receiving yards, 1 TD

      18.5 PPR

      Projected 3.9
      +14.6 against the projection

    5. Alvin KamaraRB, NO

      7 carries, 34 rushing yards; 2 catches on 4 targets, 35 receiving yards, 1 TD

      14.9 PPR

      Projected 9.8
      +5.1 against the projection

    6. Chris OlaveWR, NO

      4 catches on 7 targets, 43 receiving yards, 1 TD

      14.3 PPR

      Projected 17.5
      -3.2 against the projection

    Value risers

    Value fallers

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  8. Carolina Panthers at Philadelphia Eagles: Tommy Tremble scores twice and Philadelphia loses without Hurts

    Kickoff Oct 18, 2026, 1:00 PM EDT

    Final: Panthers25atEagles14

    Closing spread
    Panthers -3Opened Eagles -6.5
    Against the spread
    Panthers covered -3
    Total
    39.5Under, 39 scored; opened 43.5
    Moneyline
    Panthers -162,Eagles +136
    Expected score
    Panthers 21.3,Eagles 18.3Implied by the closing line
    Actual score
    Panthers 25,Eagles 14

    Philadelphia played without Jalen Hurts and Saquon Barkley, and Tanner McKee threw 45 times for 215 yards. The Eagles got within 19 to 14 early in the fourth before Carolina pulled away. Chuba Hubbard carried 28 times for 120 yards and a touchdown, Bryce Young threw for 281 and two scores, and Jalen Coker drew 13 targets. For Philadelphia, Dameon Pierce led the backfield with 12 carries and a touchdown, and DeVonta Smith caught 7 of 14 targets for 20.5 points. Carolina covered the 3-point line, and the game finished half a point under 39.5.

    Fun stat, Carolina Panthers at Philadelphia Eagles

    Tommy Tremble was projected for 3.4 points and caught both of Bryce Young's touchdown passes, from 12 and 19 yards, for 20.6.

    Tommy Tremble: 4 catches on 4 targets, 46 receiving yards, 2 TD, 20.6 PPR points.

    Top fantasy lines, Carolina Panthers at Philadelphia Eagles, against the projection

    1. Tommy TrembleTE, CAR

      4 catches on 4 targets, 46 receiving yards, 2 TD

      20.6 PPR

      Projected 3.4
      +17.2 against the projection

    2. DeVonta SmithWR, PHI

      7 catches on 14 targets, 75 receiving yards, 1 TD

      20.5 PPR

      Projected 11.9
      +8.6 against the projection

    3. Bryce YoungQB, CAR

      20 of 39, 281 passing yards, 2 TD; 3 carries, 6 rushing yards

      19.8 PPR

      Projected 17.0
      +2.8 against the projection

    4. Chuba HubbardRB, CAR

      28 carries, 120 rushing yards, 1 TD; 1 catch on 2 targets, 1 receiving yards

      19.1 PPR

      Projected 16.0
      +3.1 against the projection

    5. Dameon PierceRB, PHI

      12 carries, 35 rushing yards, 1 TD; 4 catches on 5 targets, 15 receiving yards

      15.0 PPR

      Projected 10.8
      +4.2 against the projection

    6. Tanner McKeeQB, PHI

      26 of 45, 215 passing yards, 1 TD; 1 carry, 0 rushing yards

      12.6 PPR

      Projected 12.0
      +0.6 against the projection

    Value risers

    Value fallers

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  9. Pittsburgh Steelers at Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Germie Bernard catches 11 of 12 and the overtime winner

    Kickoff Oct 18, 2026, 1:00 PM EDT

    Final: Steelers26atBuccaneers19

    Closing spread
    Steelers -2.5Opened Buccaneers -1.5
    Against the spread
    Steelers covered -2.5
    Total
    37.5Over, 45 scored; opened 45.5
    Moneyline
    Steelers -135,Buccaneers +114
    Expected score
    Steelers 20,Buccaneers 17.5Implied by the closing line
    Actual score
    Steelers 26,Buccaneers 19

    Tampa Bay led 16 to 3 going into the fourth and lost in overtime. Aaron Rodgers threw 49 times for 253 yards and two touchdowns, the last a 6-yard throw to Germie Bernard that capped a 70-yard drive, and DK Metcalf caught 11 of 15 targets after coming off the injury report. Jaylen Warren led the backs on 14 carries. With Baker Mayfield out, Jalon Daniels threw 43 times for 164 yards and two interceptions, and Emeka Egbuka took 16 targets. Bucky Irving ran 19 times for 46 yards. Pittsburgh covered, and the 45 points went over a 37.5 total.

    Fun stat, Pittsburgh Steelers at Tampa Bay Buccaneers

    Germie Bernard caught 11 of 12 targets, scored the overtime winner, and beat his projection by 15.7 points; his redraft value rose 634.

    Germie Bernard: 11 catches on 12 targets, 87 receiving yards, 1 TD, 25.7 PPR points.

    Top fantasy lines, Pittsburgh Steelers at Tampa Bay Buccaneers, against the projection

    1. Germie BernardWR, PIT

      11 catches on 12 targets, 87 receiving yards, 1 TD

      25.7 PPR

      Projected 10.0
      +15.7 against the projection

    2. DK MetcalfWR, PIT

      11 catches on 15 targets, 93 receiving yards

      20.3 PPR

      Projected 12.8
      +7.5 against the projection

    3. Emeka EgbukaWR, TB

      7 catches on 16 targets, 48 receiving yards, 1 TD

      17.8 PPR

      Projected 10.4
      +7.4 against the projection

    4. Aaron RodgersQB, PIT

      33 of 49, 253 passing yards, 2 TD, 1 INT; 1 carry, -1 rushing yards

      17.0 PPR

      Projected 16.4
      +0.6 against the projection

    5. Jalon DanielsQB, TB

      22 of 43, 164 passing yards, 1 TD, 2 INT; 4 carries, 39 rushing yards; 1 catch on 1 target, -3 receiving yards

      13.2 PPR

      Projected 13.1
      +0.1 against the projection

    6. Chris GodwinWR, TB

      4 catches on 8 targets, 37 receiving yards

      7.7 PPR

      Projected 9.3
      -1.6 against the projection

    Value risers

    Value fallers

    Back to every game

  10. Arizona Cardinals at Los Angeles Rams: Arizona wins as a 13.5-point underdog without a touchdown

    Kickoff Oct 18, 2026, 4:05 PM EDT

    Final: Cardinals18atRams16

    Closing spread
    Rams -13.5
    Against the spread
    Cardinals covered +13.5
    Total
    51.5Under, 34 scored; opened 46.5
    Moneyline
    Cardinals +600,Rams -900
    Expected score
    Cardinals 19,Rams 32.5Implied by the closing line
    Actual score
    Cardinals 18,Rams 16The underdog won outright

    The upset of the week was six field goals by Chad Ryland, the last from 43 yards as time expired. The Rams had just gone ahead on a 6-yard touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Colby Parkinson with 47 seconds left, with their punter kicking the extra point because Blake Grupe had torn his ACL on a first-quarter kickoff. Stafford finished at 16.9 against a 21.3 projection, Kyren Williams at 9.7 against 20.9, and Puka Nacua at 14.0. Davante Adams caught three for 39 and, as reported the next day, ruptured his hamstring. Arizona won at +600 and the game finished 17.5 under its total.

    Fun stat, Arizona Cardinals at Los Angeles Rams

    Zonovan Knight, projected for 4.6 with Jeremiyah Love out, ran 15 times for 80 yards and outgained Tyler Allgeier by 42 on three fewer carries.

    Zonovan Knight: 15 carries, 80 rushing yards; 2 catches on 2 targets, 18 receiving yards, 11.8 PPR points.

    Top fantasy lines, Arizona Cardinals at Los Angeles Rams, against the projection

    1. Matthew StaffordQB, LAR

      25 of 33, 222 passing yards, 2 TD

      16.9 PPR

      Projected 21.3
      -4.4 against the projection

    2. Colby ParkinsonTE, LAR

      5 catches on 6 targets, 31 receiving yards, 1 TD

      14.1 PPR

      Projected 4.2
      +9.9 against the projection

    3. Blake CorumRB, LAR

      9 carries, 42 rushing yards; 2 catches on 2 targets, 18 receiving yards, 1 TD

      14.0 PPR

      Projected 7.9
      +6.1 against the projection

    4. Trey McBrideTE, ARI

      7 catches on 9 targets, 53 receiving yards

      12.3 PPR

      Projected 16.4
      -4.1 against the projection

    5. Zonovan KnightRB, ARI

      15 carries, 80 rushing yards; 2 catches on 2 targets, 18 receiving yards

      11.8 PPR

      Projected 4.6
      +7.2 against the projection

    6. Kendrick BourneWR, ARI

      5 catches on 8 targets, 47 receiving yards

      9.7 PPR

      Projected 8.2
      +1.5 against the projection

    Value risers

    Value fallers

    Back to every game

  11. Los Angeles Chargers at Kansas City Chiefs: Kenneth Walker runs for 128 and the Chargers score six

    Kickoff Oct 18, 2026, 4:25 PM EDT

    Final: Chargers6atChiefs22

    Closing spread
    Chiefs -7.5Opened Chiefs -2.5
    Against the spread
    Chiefs covered -7.5
    Total
    41.5Under, 28 scored; opened 46.5
    Moneyline
    Chargers +330,Chiefs -425
    Expected score
    Chargers 17,Chiefs 24.5Implied by the closing line
    Actual score
    Chargers 6,Chiefs 22

    Kansas City covered the 7.5-point spread in a 22 to 6 game that stayed 13.5 under its total. Kenneth Walker ran 19 times for 128 yards and two touchdowns, 27.9 points, and a reported 665 yards in his first five games as a Chief. Xavier Worthy caught all seven targets with Rashee Rice out. Patrick Mahomes threw for 272 yards and no touchdowns, 11.5 against an 18.6 projection. The Chargers played with six players ruled out, lost Ladd McConkey to a concussion, and Justin Herbert threw for 204 and an interception. Omarion Hampton had 11 touches for 39 yards.

    Fun stat, Los Angeles Chargers at Kansas City Chiefs

    Omarion Hampton scored 7.9 points on 11 touches, and his Dynasty PPR SF value fell 684, the second-biggest drop of anyone who played.

    Omarion Hampton: 7 carries, 18 rushing yards; 4 catches on 4 targets, 21 receiving yards, 7.9 PPR points.

    Top fantasy lines, Los Angeles Chargers at Kansas City Chiefs, against the projection

    1. Kenneth WalkerRB, KC

      19 carries, 128 rushing yards, 2 TD; 2 catches on 3 targets, 11 receiving yards

      27.9 PPR

      Projected 22.8
      +5.1 against the projection

    2. Xavier WorthyWR, KC

      7 catches on 7 targets, 73 receiving yards

      14.3 PPR

      Projected 10.6
      +3.7 against the projection

    3. Patrick MahomesQB, KC

      23 of 30, 272 passing yards, 1 INT; 5 carries, 16 rushing yards

      11.5 PPR

      Projected 18.6
      -7.1 against the projection

    4. Justin HerbertQB, LAC

      22 of 37, 204 passing yards, 1 INT; 5 carries, 26 rushing yards

      9.8 PPR

      Projected 12.9
      -3.1 against the projection

    5. Omarion HamptonRB, LAC

      7 carries, 18 rushing yards; 4 catches on 4 targets, 21 receiving yards

      7.9 PPR

      Projected 8.3
      -0.4 against the projection

    6. Kimani VidalRB, LAC

      7 carries, 21 rushing yards; 3 catches on 4 targets, 19 receiving yards

      7.0 PPR

      Projected 7.0
      0.0 against the projection

    Value risers

    Value fallers

    Back to every game

  12. Buffalo Bills at Las Vegas Raiders: Tre Tucker scores twice in a 63-point game Las Vegas covers

    Kickoff Oct 18, 2026, 4:25 PM EDT

    Final: Bills33atRaiders30

    Closing spread
    Bills -5.5Opened Bills -6.5
    Against the spread
    Raiders covered +5.5
    Total
    54.5Over, 63 scored; opened 47.5
    Moneyline
    Bills -245,Raiders +200
    Expected score
    Bills 30,Raiders 24.5Implied by the closing line
    Actual score
    Bills 33,Raiders 30

    The total was 54.5 and the teams scored 63. Tre Tucker caught five of seven targets for 97 yards and two touchdowns, 26.7 points on a 9.1 projection, the biggest beat of the week, and Kirk Cousins threw for 313. Buffalo won it on the ground: James Cook had 153 yards from scrimmage and a touchdown, and Josh Allen threw two touchdowns to Keon Coleman and Khalil Shakir. Brock Bowers caught four of nine targets, and C.J. Gardner-Johnson was suspended a game for spitting at him. Las Vegas covered the 5.5-point line.

    Fun stat, Buffalo Bills at Las Vegas Raiders

    Josh Allen ran five times for one yard and finished 7.0 points under his 25.3 projection, and Kirk Cousins outscored him in a game Allen won.

    Josh Allen: 23 of 33, 255 passing yards, 2 TD; 5 carries, 1 rushing yards, 18.3 PPR points.

    Top fantasy lines, Buffalo Bills at Las Vegas Raiders, against the projection

    1. Tre TuckerWR, LV

      5 catches on 7 targets, 97 receiving yards, 2 TD

      26.7 PPR

      Projected 9.1
      +17.6 against the projection

    2. James CookRB, BUF

      22 carries, 95 rushing yards, 1 TD; 3 catches on 3 targets, 58 receiving yards

      24.3 PPR

      Projected 17.2
      +7.1 against the projection

    3. Kirk CousinsQB, LV

      23 of 41, 313 passing yards, 2 TD, 1 INT

      19.5 PPR

      Projected 17.7
      +1.8 against the projection

    4. Josh AllenQB, BUF

      23 of 33, 255 passing yards, 2 TD; 5 carries, 1 rushing yards

      18.3 PPR

      Projected 25.3
      -7.0 against the projection

    5. Michael MayerTE, LV

      7 catches on 9 targets, 95 receiving yards

      16.5 PPR

      Projected 7.4
      +9.1 against the projection

    6. Keon ColemanWR, BUF

      4 catches on 6 targets, 59 receiving yards, 1 TD

      15.9 PPR

      Projected 10.6
      +5.3 against the projection

    Value risers

    Value fallers

    Back to every game

  13. Dallas Cowboys at Green Bay Packers: Jordan Love beats Dallas and Green Bay's receivers cash in

    Kickoff Oct 18, 2026, 8:20 PM EDT

    Final: Cowboys13atPackers23

    Closing spread
    Cowboys -1.5Opened Packers -3
    Against the spread
    Packers covered +1.5
    Total
    54.5Under, 36 scored; opened 51.5
    Moneyline
    Cowboys -122,Packers +102
    Expected score
    Cowboys 28,Packers 26.5Implied by the closing line
    Actual score
    Cowboys 13,Packers 23The underdog won outright

    Green Bay won 23 to 13 as a small home underdog, and a game with a 54.5 total produced 36 points. Jordan Love threw for 276 yards and ran in a touchdown for 21.2 points, and Matthew Golden caught six of 13 targets for 104 yards and a score. All three gained more than 880 in Dynasty PPR SF value, Christian Watson included on three catches. The Packers' backfield was thin before Josh Jacobs returns: MarShawn Lloyd ran eight times for 10 yards. Dak Prescott threw 54 times for 258 yards and two interceptions, and Ryan Flournoy scored Dallas's touchdown.

    Fun stat, Dallas Cowboys at Green Bay Packers

    CeeDee Lamb drew 18 targets, the most on any card this week, and turned them into nine catches for 70 yards and 16.0 points.

    CeeDee Lamb: 9 catches on 18 targets, 70 receiving yards, 16.0 PPR points.

    Top fantasy lines, Dallas Cowboys at Green Bay Packers, against the projection

    1. Matthew GoldenWR, GB

      6 catches on 13 targets, 104 receiving yards, 1 TD

      22.4 PPR

      Projected 15.6
      +6.8 against the projection

    2. Jordan LoveQB, GB

      23 of 41, 276 passing yards, 1 TD, 1 INT; 4 carries, 12 rushing yards, 1 TD

      21.2 PPR

      Projected 20.6
      +0.6 against the projection

    3. Ryan FlournoyWR, DAL

      7 catches on 9 targets, 40 receiving yards, 1 TD

      17.0 PPR

      Projected 8.2
      +8.8 against the projection

    4. CeeDee LambWR, DAL

      9 catches on 18 targets, 70 receiving yards

      16.0 PPR

      Projected 20.5
      -4.5 against the projection

    5. George PickensWR, DAL

      6 catches on 11 targets, 73 receiving yards

      13.3 PPR

      Projected 13.7
      -0.4 against the projection

    6. Pierre StrongRB, GB

      11 carries, 28 rushing yards; 5 catches on 6 targets, 39 receiving yards

      11.7 PPR

      Projected 5.0
      +6.7 against the projection

    Value risers

    Value fallers

    Back to every game

  14. Washington Commanders at San Francisco 49ers: McCaffrey scores twice and Evans leaves with an achilles injury

    Kickoff Oct 19, 2026, 8:15 PM EDT

    Final: Commanders17at49ers23

    Closing spread
    49ers -7.5Opened 49ers -5.5
    Against the spread
    Commanders covered +7.5
    Total
    51.5Under, 40 scored; opened 50.5
    Moneyline
    Commanders +320,49ers -410
    Expected score
    Commanders 22,49ers 29.5Implied by the closing line
    Actual score
    Commanders 17,49ers 23

    Christian McCaffrey carried San Francisco to a 23 to 17 win with two touchdowns, nine catches and 30.7 points, the best line of the week. George Kittle added a touchdown, and Brock Purdy threw for 264. Mike Evans had 94 yards on three catches, one of 54, before he was ruled out with an achilles injury. Washington covered the 7.5-point line: Jayden Daniels completed 29 of 40 for 300 yards and two touchdowns, to Stefon Diggs and Rachaad White, who led the backs with Croskey-Merritt out. Terry McLaurin left with a knee injury. The game stayed under 51.5.

    Fun stat, Washington Commanders at San Francisco 49ers

    Christian McCaffrey scored 30.7 points, the most in the league, and his Dynasty PPR SF value still fell 256 while his redraft value rose 518.

    Christian McCaffrey: 16 carries, 64 rushing yards, 2 TD; 9 catches on 10 targets, 53 receiving yards; 1 lost fumble, 30.7 PPR points.

    Top fantasy lines, Washington Commanders at San Francisco 49ers, against the projection

    1. Christian McCaffreyRB, SF

      16 carries, 64 rushing yards, 2 TD; 9 catches on 10 targets, 53 receiving yards; 1 lost fumble

      30.7 PPR

      Projected 20.6
      +10.1 against the projection

    2. Jayden DanielsQB, WAS

      29 of 40, 300 passing yards, 2 TD; 4 carries, 10 rushing yards

      21.0 PPR

      Projected 17.7
      +3.3 against the projection

    3. George KittleTE, SF

      5 catches on 8 targets, 69 receiving yards, 1 TD

      17.9 PPR

      Projected 14.8
      +3.1 against the projection

    4. Brock PurdyQB, SF

      21 of 29, 264 passing yards, 1 TD; 5 carries, 28 rushing yards

      17.4 PPR

      Projected 21.9
      -4.5 against the projection

    5. Stefon DiggsWR, WAS

      6 catches on 7 targets, 44 receiving yards, 1 TD

      16.4 PPR

      Projected 9.3
      +7.1 against the projection

    6. Rachaad WhiteRB, WAS

      7 carries, 27 rushing yards; 4 catches on 5 targets, 30 receiving yards, 1 TD

      15.7 PPR

      Projected 10.9
      +4.8 against the projection

    Value risers

    Value fallers

    Back to every game

PPR points from the week's box scores. Projected is the Sleeper projection published for week 6, before any FF Beacon adjustment. Value moves are Dynasty PPR SF on FF Beacon and Redraft 1QB PPR on FF Beacon, from the last value on or before 2026-10-13 to the last on or before 2026-10-20.

Computed . Finals are derived from the two team-defense stat lines of each game. Lines are the closing numbers Draft Kings posted, as ESPN reports them; the implied team totals are the closing total split by the closing spread.

Week 6, part 3 of 6

How the projections did: 49 percent, high at running back

The Sleeper projection was close to a coin flip again in week 6: 123 of 249 graded players beat it, 49 percent, and the average miss was 4.7 PPR points. It ran high at running back, where only 28 of 68 graded backs beat it, 41 percent, and the average back fell 0.6 points short. It ran low at receiver and tight end, where the average player beat it by 1.3 points.

The season lists are the part to act on. Kenneth Walker has beaten his projection in all five graded games, by 8.9 points a game on an average projection of 18.7, and Chuba Hubbard is five for five at 5.6 points a game over. At the other end, A.J. Brown has missed in both graded games by 9.8 points a game, and Jadarian Price is 0 for 3 at 5.9 under. Both lists say the same thing: the number keeps underrating the first two and overrating the second two.

How the Sleeper projection did in week 6

49 percent beat it overall; it ran high at running back, where only 41 percent of graded backs beat it.

  • QB55% beat it, 16 of 29; average miss 4.7 points; lean +0.1
  • RB41% beat it, 28 of 68; average miss 4.6 points; lean -0.6
  • WR52% beat it, 52 of 100; average miss 4.7 points; lean +1.3
  • TE52% beat it, 27 of 52; average miss 4.6 points; lean +1.3
  • All49% beat it, 123 of 249; average miss 4.7 points; lean +0.7, all four positions

The line in each bar is 50 percent. Lean is actual minus projected on average: above zero means the projection ran low.

Season: beat it most reliably

  1. Kenneth WalkerRB KC: beat it in 5 of 5 games, +8.9 a game against 18.7 projected
  2. Tyler HuntleyQB BAL: beat it in 2 of 2 games, +6.3 a game against 12.4 projected
  3. Chuba HubbardRB CAR: beat it in 5 of 5 games, +5.6 a game against 14.1 projected
  4. Kirk CousinsQB LV: beat it in 5 of 6 games, +4.1 a game against 15.2 projected
  5. Bryce YoungQB CAR: beat it in 4 of 5 games, +5.4 a game against 17.1 projected

Season: furthest below it

  1. A.J. BrownWR NE: beat it in 0 of 2 games, -9.8 a game against 15.4 projected
  2. Jayden ReedWR GB: beat it in 0 of 2 games, -8.6 a game against 11.8 projected
  3. Tyson BagentQB CHI: beat it in 0 of 2 games, -7.9 a game against 14.4 projected
  4. Jadarian PriceRB SEA: beat it in 0 of 3 games, -5.9 a game against 10.6 projected
  5. Jaxson DartQB NYG: beat it in 1 of 2 games, -4.8 a game against 18.5 projected

Computed . Graded against the Sleeper projection published for each week, in PPR, before any FF Beacon adjustment. A graded game is one where a projection above zero was published and the player took the field. Mean error is actual minus projected: above zero means the projection ran low. Season lists need 2 graded games; the reliable list counts players projected for 6 or more a game and the laggard list 8 or more.

Week 6, part 4 of 6

Injuries and availability: Hurts, Adams, Evans and a week of missing backs

The timeline below places every reported absence by its expected return; most of this week's reports gave no timeline, so most players sit in the list under it. Every report here is from Adam Schefter and is written as reported, because no current page could be read to confirm it. One line per player who matters for fantasy, dynasty first and redraft second:

Who is expected back when

Roman Wilson, around week 10, is the only player this week with a dated return; Hurts and Poona Ford are out for the season and the rest have no stated timeline.

1 player has an expected return between week 10 (Roman Wilson) and week 10 (Roman Wilson). 22 reports gave no timeline.

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Who is expected back when: every player, the status, the timeline as reported and the expected return week
PlayerTeamStatusTimeline as reportedExpected return
Roman WilsonPITirminimum of four weeksWeek 10
Baker MayfieldTBoutSundayn/a
Blake GrupeLARoutNo timeline givenn/a
Breece HallNYJoutSundayn/a
Christian KirkSFirNo timeline givenn/a
Davante AdamsLARoutaround the time of the bye or a little aftern/a
David MontgomeryHOUoutNo timeline givenn/a
Jacory Croskey-MerrittWASirNo timeline givenn/a
Jalen HurtsPHIoutNo timeline givenn/a
Jeremiyah LoveARIoutNo timeline givenn/a
Joe AltLACoutSundayn/a
Kendal DanielsATLoutNo timeline givenn/a
Ladd McConkeyLACoutNo timeline givenn/a
Mike EvansSFoutNo timeline givenn/a
Pat SurtainDENoutNo timeline givenn/a
Poona FordLARoutOut for the season; 4-6 weeksn/a
Quinshon JudkinsCLEoutNo timeline givenn/a
Rashee RiceKCoutNo timeline givenn/a
Romeo DoubsNEirNo timeline givenn/a
Saquon BarkleyPHIoutNo timeline givenn/a
Talanoa HufangaDENoutNo timeline givenn/a
Terry McLaurinWASoutNo timeline givenn/a
Will ShipleyPHIirNo timeline givenn/a

No timeline given, 22 players

Injured reserve, 4

Out, 18

Computed . Players the period's Relays report as out, on injured reserve, on PUP or doubtful, by their newest report. The expected return is the later end of the reported timeline, counted from week 6; a player whose report gave no timeline is listed without one, and none is guessed.

Return planner: who is back in the next month

Roman Wilson, around week 10, is the only player on this week's list with a dated return inside weeks 7 to 10.

1 player is expected back between week 7 and week 10.

  • Week 10Roman WilsonWR, PIT, reported as "minimum of four weeks"

22 players had no timeline and are listed under the timeline above, by status.

The report

InjuryWeek 6Out

Jalen Hurts out for the season after doctors discovered multiple blood clots in his lungs.

Injury
multiple blood clots in his lungs
Status
out for the season
Diagnosis Change
went from being able to manage it to immediate treatment

Jalen HurtsQB, PHIPhiladelphia Eagles

The report that turned an indefinite absence into a lost season.

Week 6, part 5 of 6

Moves and role changes: Caleb returns, the Giants split, Jacobs is back

Week 6 lines for the players in this section

Caleb Williams completed 30 of 36 in his return, and the Giants' two quarterbacks and three backs split one game between them.

  1. Tyrone TracyRB, NYG vs NO

    6 carries, 18 rushing yards, 1 TD; 2 catches on 3 targets, 27 receiving yards, 1 TD; 38% of snaps

    18.5 PPR

    Half 17.5Standard 16.5

  2. J.J. McCarthyQB, NYG vs NO

    11 of 21, 243 passing yards, 1 TD, 1 INT; 2 carries, 26 rushing yards; 40% of snaps

    17.3 PPR

    Half 17.3Standard 17.3

  3. Caleb WilliamsQB, CHI vs ATL

    30 of 36, 305 passing yards, 1 TD; 4 carries, 3 rushing yards; 100% of snaps

    16.5 PPR

    Half 16.5Standard 16.5

  4. Romeo DoubsWR, NE vs NYJ

    1 catch on 1 target, 42 receiving yards, 1 TD; 3% of snaps

    11.2 PPR

    Half 10.7Standard 10.2

  5. Jameis WinstonQB, NYG vs NO

    14 of 26, 152 passing yards, 1 TD, 2 INT; 3 carries, 4 rushing yards; 60% of snaps

    8.5 PPR

    Half 8.5Standard 8.5

  6. Savion WilliamsWR, GB vs DAL

    4 catches on 4 targets, 32 receiving yards; 2 carries, 9 rushing yards; 53% of snaps

    8.1 PPR

    Half 6.1Standard 4.1

  7. Ja'Kobi LaneWR, BAL vs CLE

    4 catches on 5 targets, 40 receiving yards; 54% of snaps

    8.0 PPR

    Half 6.0Standard 4.0

  8. Marvin HarrisonWR, HOU vs JAX

    3 catches on 4 targets, 34 receiving yards; 19% of snaps

    6.4 PPR

    Half 4.9Standard 3.4

  9. KeAndre Lambert-SmithWR, LAC vs KC

    5 catches on 9 targets, 32 receiving yards; 1 lost fumble; 87% of snaps

    6.2 PPR

    Half 3.7Standard 1.2

  10. A.J. BrownWR, NE vs NYJ

    3 catches on 10 targets, 27 receiving yards; 76% of snaps

    5.7 PPR

    Half 4.2Standard 2.7

  11. Najee HarrisRB, NYG vs NO

    4 carries, 2 rushing yards; 14% of snaps

    0.2 PPR

    Half 0.2Standard 0.2

  12. Cam SkatteboRB, NYG vs NO

    8% of snaps

    n/a PPR

    Half n/aStandard n/a

Computed . Week 6 box scores for the players the period's Relays name. A player missing from the table has no box score for the week. Defensive players carry defensive columns only, scored in Sleeper's default IDP scoring; their offensive columns are empty on purpose.

Week 6, part 6 of 6

What to do this week: claims, a start and the holds

Every call is tied to a report above and a number on the site, and the cards below link each one to the tool that runs it.

  • Claim Dameon Pierce everywhere Barkley is rostered: 15.0 points and a touchdown in Barkley's place, and a redraft value up 1,017. Run the bid through the FAAB calculator; the default range is 3 to 6 percent.
  • Claim Germie Bernard: 11 catches on 12 targets for 25.7 points, and values up 523 in dynasty and 634 in redraft.
  • Claim Brenton Strange if you need a tight end: the calculator's only starter-level bid this week, 12 to 21 percent, with redraft value up 335.
  • Claim Tanner McKee in superflex leagues that roster Hurts; in one-quarterback leagues he is not a start.
  • Start Caleb Williams in superflex against New England; compare him with your other options in Who Should I Start.
  • Hold Davante Adams in an injured reserve slot in redraft and through the procedure in dynasty; hold Lamar Jackson everywhere.
  • Hold Jalen Hurts in dynasty: the market charged 1,195 in superflex for a season that is over. If you want out, price the offer in the trade calculator first.

The value chart shows where the week's money went. C.J. Stroud gained the most, 990 to 5,106 in Dynasty PPR SF, and Green Bay's Jordan Love, Christian Watson and Matthew Golden each rose by more than 880 after the win over Dallas, Watson on only 9.4 points. Anthony Richardson fell the most, 1,931 to 866, with no report in this period to explain it, followed by Hurts at 1,195 and Bo Nix at 844. Switch the table to Redraft 1QB PPR and Likely's 1,041 and Pierce's 1,017 lead the risers, while Richardson's fall shrinks to 3.

This week's calls, each with the tool that runs it

Three claims, one start and four holds.

Computed . Risers over the last seven days on FF Beacon, Redraft 1QB PPR, ranked outside the top 108 (a 12-team, 9-starter league's weekly starters), excluding players on the injury timeline. The bid range is the FF Beacon FAAB calculator at its default league shape (12 teams, 9 starters, medium need, 100 budget) as a percent of remaining budget; it is not a league-specific figure and no waiver add-rate data is used. Dynasty columns are Dynasty PPR SF on FF Beacon.

Biggest Dynasty PPR SF value moves of the week

C.J. Stroud rose 990, the biggest gain of the week, and Anthony Richardson fell 1,931, the biggest drop.

The biggest rise is C.J. Stroud at +990.

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Biggest Dynasty PPR SF value moves of the week: every player and the seven-day change
PlayerPosTeamValue7-day change
C.J. StroudQBHOU5,106+990
Jordan LoveQBGB5,795+923
Christian WatsonWRGB4,806+907
Matthew GoldenWRGB3,973+888
Parker WashingtonWRJAX5,399+870
Isaiah LikelyTENYG3,149+756
Tanner McKeeQBPHI678+634
Joe MiltonQBPHI644+566
Malik NabersWRNYG7,200+558
Germie BernardWRPIT1,810+523
Drake MayeQBNE7,028+478
Puka NacuaWRLAR8,896+425

Computed . Values from FF Beacon, Dynasty PPR SF. The move column is the change over the last seven days.

The same movers in dynasty and in redraft

Switch to Redraft 1QB PPR and Likely and Pierce climb past 1,000 while Richardson's 1,931 fall becomes 3, the gap between pricing a career and pricing a season.

Show values for

Showing Dynasty PPR SF.

Value movers by format: Dynasty PPR SF
PlayerPosTeamValue7-day changeRank
Anthony RichardsonQBIND866-1,931211
Jalen HurtsQBPHI4,513-1,19548
C.J. StroudQBHOU5,106+99037
Jordan LoveQBGB5,795+92331
Christian WatsonWRGB4,806+90743
Matthew GoldenWRGB3,973+88854
Parker WashingtonWRJAX5,399+87033
Bo NixQBDEN3,959-84455
Chase BrownRBCIN3,746-76558
Isaiah LikelyTENYG3,149+75669
Omarion HamptonRBLAC3,577-68464
Tanner McKeeQBPHI678+634228
Joe MiltonQBPHI644+566232
Malik NabersWRNYG7,200+55816
Germie BernardWRPIT1,810+523116
Drake MayeQBNE7,028+47819
Marvin HarrisonWRHOU2,358-44797
Tyler ShoughQBNO4,842-39941
Josh JacobsRBGB2,100+390103
Dak PrescottQBDAL4,771-37744
Dameon PierceRBPHI556+371245
Will ShipleyRBPHI303-351278
Cam SkatteboRBNYG2,455-34895
Brock BowersTELV8,484+3098
Jeremiyah LoveRBARI6,529-22223
Kalif RaymondWRCHI303-213279
Jaylen WaddleWRDEN2,823-17882
Drake LondonWRATL6,367-11424
TreVeyon HendersonRBNE2,825-9281
Rashod BatemanWRBAL762-86222
Chris BellWRMIA1,592+84126
Quentin JohnstonWRLAC1,275-54171
Caleb DouglasWRMIA1,325-50156
Jaylin NoelWRHOU1,214+49185
Malachi FieldsWRNYG1,287+20169

Computed . Values from FF Beacon: Dynasty PPR SF on FF Beacon; Redraft 1QB PPR on FF Beacon. The move column is the change over the last seven days.

Week 6, questions people ask

Questions people ask

Is Jalen Hurts out for the season?

As reported by Adam Schefter on October 19, yes: doctors found multiple blood clots in his lungs and he is out for the season. The Eagles had placed him on injured reserve on October 17. Tanner McKee started the 25 to 14 loss to Carolina and threw for 215 yards. Hurts's Dynasty PPR SF value fell 1,195 to 4,513 and his Redraft 1QB PPR value fell 573 to 2,889.

How long is Davante Adams out?

Sean McVay said on October 19 that Adams ruptured his hamstring and will miss 6 to 10 weeks, with a tendon procedure planned and a return hoped for around the bye or a little after, as Adam Schefter reported. Adams had 102 PPR points through six games, seventh among receivers; his redraft value fell 372 to 4,558.

Who should I pick up for Saquon Barkley?

Dameon Pierce. He led the Eagles' backs with 12 carries and a touchdown for 15.0 PPR points in Barkley's place, and his Redraft 1QB PPR value rose 1,017. The FAAB calculator's default bid for him is 3 to 6 percent of your budget. Barkley is projected for 14.1 against Dallas if he returns.

Will Lamar Jackson play in week 7?

It is not decided. He missed the Cleveland game with his ankle, and on October 19 Jesse Minter called him day to day and said he could practise this week, as Adam Schefter reported. He is projected for 23.0 points against Cincinnati and is still seventh overall in Dynasty PPR SF at 8,524.

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