Overview
- Baltimore’s Lamar Jackson and San Francisco’s Brock Purdy have been ruled out for Week 6, tightening quarterback options across fantasy lineups.
- Ja'Marr Chase was added to the injury report with an illness but is reported as trending toward playing, even as some analysts advise benching him this week.
- Waiver interest surged around injury-created roles, with Michael Carter in Arizona and Chargers backs Kimani Vidal and Hassan Haskins highlighted as roster adds.
- Tight end streamers drew attention as well, with Seattle’s AJ Barner and the Jets’ Mason Taylor recommended as pickups in shallow leagues.
- Start/sit advice from major outlets flagged Week 6 spot plays such as Patriots QB Drake Maye and Panthers RB Rico Dowdle, with Chuba Hubbard ruled out.