Each week, Ron Rigney uses Big Guy Fantasy Sports’ Consistency Forecaster tool to help you make the right start/sit call and plan your fantasy football strategy.
Week 6 – NFL Fantasy Start/Sit: QB
QB – Start – Tyler Shough – NO @ NYG
Shough was horrendous in Week 5 (scoring -.16 in my league), as was the entire Saints offense. It showed us the Minnesota defense is truly no joke. That said, Shough and company should get a right-field game on the road in New York. The Giants have allowed the ninth-most fantasy points in the league to QBs, and even though Shough has had two straight non-clutch weeks, I think that changes in this one. He’s also 2-for-2 on the road against average defenses in our consistency forecaster. You can start him with confidence in Week 6.
Sit – Justin Herbert – LAC @ KC
Where do we begin with this one? The offensive line is in shambles again, Marquez Valdez-Scantling could be the WR1, and Herbert is averaging just 165 passing yards per game. Oh yeah, KC is one of the league’s stingiest teams when it comes to fantasy QBs. Just like the actual Chargers, sitting at 0-5, Herbert is 0-for-5 in clutch games. He’s droppable in most formats right now.
Week 6 – NFL Fantasy Start/Sit: RB
RB – Start – Dameon Pierce – PHI vs. CAR
This is 100% dependent on Saquon Barkley’s status for Week 6, but Pierce is the next man up if Barkley sits. It was a tough go against Jacksonville in Week 5, but Carolina is allowing the fourth-most fantasy PPG to fantasy RBs. Pierce should also see a healthy amount of volume, as Vegas doesn’t think this will be a high-scoring game (currently 41.5). He should see enough for his first clutch game of the season.
Sit – J.K. Dobbins – DEN vs. SEA
Seattle has a great defense, but it ranks a little lower in fantasy points allowed than you might think. This is largely because opposing RBs can catch passes against them. Seattle has allowed 26 receptions to RBs through the first five weeks, which favors R.J. Harvey’s skill set. It figures to be a tough go for Dobbins in Week 6.
Week 6 NFL Fantasy Start/Sit: WR
WR – Start – Rome Odunze – CHI @ ATL
Caleb Williams is set to return, which instantly boosts the entire Chicago offense. Odunze has been anything but consistent, with fewer clutch games than Kalif Raymond, but I’m not ready to give up on him just yet. The Falcons allow the tenth-most fantasy points to WRs, and if they are involved, Vegas usually sets a high total (50.5 in this one). I still think Odunze has talent, and he’s worth starting this week.
Sit – Romeo Doubs – NE vs. NYJ
If you’re in a deeper league, you may not have a choice but to start Doubs. I’m in the same boat. However, if you can sit him, this is the week to do it. A.J. Brown is set to return, and the matchup isn’t great. Drake Maye has looked like the 2025 model that benefited Doubs two weeks ago, but last week he could muster only one 16-yard catch against the Raiders. He does have a couple of clutch games under his belt, but I’m not expecting one this week.
Week 6 NFL Fantasy Start/Sit: TE
TE – Start – Pat Freiermuth – PIT @ TB
Muuuthhhhhh has three clutch games in five tries, including a two-touchdown performance in Week 5 against Indy. With several pass-catching options out or questionable, Freiermuth is expected to be one of Old Man Rodgers’ primary targets. He’s already matched his TD total from last season and is halfway to his target and catch totals from last season in just five weeks. Tampa Bay has allowed some solid games to TEs, and Freiermuth should be next.
Sit – Dalton Schultz – HOU @ JAX
Jacksonville has been good against opposing TEs, allowing just 169 yards and two scores in the first five weeks. We don’t know exactly what to expect from Marvin Harrison Jr. this week, and while I’m not expecting much, I can see the Texans getting him involved. This will figure to Schultz’s detriment. From here on out, he’ll be touchdown-dependent unless the Texans lose players in their WR room.
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