Fantasy Football Week 6: Start’em, Sit’em, Sleepers, Waiver, PPR Picks
Sleeper
Oct 6, 2013; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bears wide receiver Alshon Jeffery (17) makes a catch against Chicago BearsNew Orleans Saints cornerback Jabari Greer (33) during the second half at Soldier Field. The Saints beat the Bears 26-18. Mandatory Credit: Rob Grabowski-USA TODAY Sports
Justin: DeAngelo Williams, RB, Carolina Panthers
Williams has very quietly been putting together a solid season statistically. While he has yet to find the end zone this year, he is averaging just under 93 yards per game from scrimmage. This week, he faces the Minnesota Vikings defense that ranks 30th in the league in points allowed to opposing running backs, giving up an average of 20.8 points per game.
Quarterback Cam Newton struggled mightily last week with four turnovers and no touchdowns, so the Panthers may try to lean more on the running game this week to take some pressure off of their signal-caller. Plenty of touches plus a soft matchup equals a great opportunity for Williams to catch fantasy owners by surprise.
David: Alshon Jeffery, WR, Chicago Bears
I always hate picking players on Thursday Night Football because neither team ever seems to be fully prepared. Jeffery has come on strong the last 2 weeks, finding the end zone in both games as teams continue to double Brandon Marshall.
The pitiful Giants will continue that trend of focusing safety help on Marshall, allowing Jeffery 1-on-1 coverage on the other side. The Giants allow the 9th most fantasy points to WRs, and Jeffery will play a big role in handing the 0-5 Giants another loss this week.
Matt: Terrence Williams, WR, Dallas Cowboys
Williams seems to finally be getting into a groove with Tony Romo. He had four catches for 151 yards and a touchdown against the Denver Broncos. He has definitely stepped his game up in the absence of Miles Austin. Look for Williams to be a great flex play in Week 6 against the shoddy Washington Redskins 28th-ranked(fantasy) secondary.