Week 6 2025 who should I start thread **OFFICIALLY UNOFFICIAL** (2 Viewers)

[Chaka]

This is where we ask questions and offer help.

Thank you to all the posters who come here to offer that help.

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Let's move on to week 6

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Can we get this pinned please?

 

[Chaka]

I'll start.

PPR and I need a flex

Kendre Miller @ NE
Hollywood Brown v Det

I think I need to start Hollywood because it's PPR and Miller may not consistently see 10-12 opportunities. But, Miller has looked very good in his opportunities.

 

[Chaka]

PPR league and I need two flex players

Jakobi Meyers v Ten
Zay Flowers v LAR
JCM v Chi
Etienne v Sea

I keep going back and forth on these guys.

I don't think JCM is a mirage and he looks amazing (but everyone should keep Woody Marks in mind when thinking about JCM).

Etienne has a tough matchup (Seattle is 12 in rush attempts against but 3rd in yards yielded, 1st in rush TDs against and 2nd in Y/A against) but I know he's going to see at least 16 opportunities which, cannot be ignored and, he's a plus in the passing game who gets GL touches too (although they don't use him in the 2 minute offense).

Zay caught 5 of 5 targets for 72 yards from rush last week...

Hard to rely on any Raider at this point and, it's a good matchup on paper although Tennessee is a run funnel defense.

ATM I have JCM and Etienne in my lineup.

 

[Chaka]

REGARDING JACORY CROSKEY-MERRITT

I suspect a lot of people are going to be asking about him this week.

IMO last week wasn't a mirage, he got the start, it was a reasonably close game throughout and he had 10 of his 16 opportunities while the Commanders were either tied, down 10 or up by seven. I would like to have seen more snaps overall but, he saw 47% of the RB snaps (28) and Rodriguez & McNichols each saw 25% (15). I think those are strong indicators that the Commanders want him to be the guy. I don't think he gets 60+% of the snaps anytime soon but, I feel they are ramping him up. My biggest concern is how tolerant they will be of mistakes but, after his fumble to start the 4th quarter (Commanders 20 Chargers 10) he got the first two carries on the next drive.

Also this week they face a Chicago Defense that is 31st in rush yards against and 32nd in Yards per Rush Attempt against (6.1).

I do think we should all keep Woody Marks in mind when considering starting JCM this week but, I think an important distinction is that Woody had his "breakout" in a game that 1) he did not start and 2) the Texans controlled from start to finish. They had the luxury to give him a long audition. We saw this week that controlling a game doesn't guarantee him work. Although I do think he will see 35%, or so, of the RB output going forward.

 

[Ray Barboni]

ATM I have JCM and Etienne in my lineup.

I think you’ve got it right here, don’t overthink it.

 

[Goooals]

I'll start.

PPR and I need a flex

Kendre Miller @ NE
Hollywood Brown v Det

I think I need to start Hollywood because it's PPR and Miller may not consistently see 10-12 opportunities. But, Miller has looked very good in his opportunities.

I think Brown is right call in what looks like a massive shootout!

 

[Goooals]

PPR league and I need two flex players

Jakobi Meyers v Ten
Zay Flowers v LAR
JCM v Chi
Etienne v Sea

I keep going back and forth on these guys.

I don't think JCM is a mirage and he looks amazing (but everyone should keep Woody Marks in mind when thinking about JCM).

Etienne has a tough matchup (Seattle is 12 in rush attempts against but 3rd in yards yielded, 1st in rush TDs against and 2nd in Y/A against) but I know he's going to see at least 16 opportunities which, cannot be ignored and, he's a plus in the passing game who gets GL touches too (although they don't use him in the 2 minute offense).

Zay caught 5 of 5 targets for 72 yards from rush last week...

Hard to rely on any Raider at this point and, it's a good matchup on paper although Tennessee is a run funnel defense.

ATM I have JCM and Etienne in my lineup.

Meyers is the on the bench so it comes down to which other one you sit. If Jackson is out again, then I go with the two RB's.

 

[Goooals]

Standard scoring, non-ppr league. I need to start two of these players:

Warren vs CLE - should be healthy after the bye week but may give carries away to Gainwell who had a monster game
Deebo vs CHI - If scary Terry returns, how much does that hurt him?
Q. Johnston vs MIA - Had an off week last game including a very costly fumble that started the comeback

Even though it's a non-ppr, I'm leaning both Deebo and Johnston as of today.

Also non-ppr league, who do I start at TE:
Kraft or Ferguson?


Thanks for your replies!

 

[LionOfGosforth]

I hope a quick trade question is ok, if not, understood. Received this offer last night and it's pretty benign but totally confusing. My RB group is not good:

KW3, /Judkins, Dowdle, Charbonnet. Yeah, I prioritized all other positions clearly. Anyway, the offer is

Hubbard for Charbonnet. So I lose my backup to KW3 and gain the whole Panthers backfield. Not sure what he gains, other than maybe he thinks the Panthers back field is going to be a headache moving forward. Thoughts?

Thanks

 

[Rubi]

I'll start.

PPR and I need a flex

Kendre Miller @ NE
Hollywood Brown v Det

I think I need to start Hollywood because it's PPR and Miller may not consistently see 10-12 opportunities. But, Miller has looked very good in his opportunities.

I'd go Hollywood here.
For a flex play one nice splash play and you're good.
In spite of the Chiefs struggles Patrick is looking good,I'll take any of his receivers for a flex play

 

[Timmay]

0.5 PPR

Pick 1 for flex:
Michael Carter at Indy
Zach Charbonnet at Jacksonville
Tucker Kraft vs Cincinnati

QB:
Darnold at Jacksonville
Nix overseas vs NYJ

 

[Rubi]

PPR league and I need two flex players

Jakobi Meyers v Ten
Zay Flowers v LAR
JCM v Chi
Etienne v Sea

I keep going back and forth on these guys.

I don't think JCM is a mirage and he looks amazing (but everyone should keep Woody Marks in mind when thinking about JCM).

Etienne has a tough matchup (Seattle is 12 in rush attempts against but 3rd in yards yielded, 1st in rush TDs against and 2nd in Y/A against) but I know he's going to see at least 16 opportunities which, cannot be ignored and, he's a plus in the passing game who gets GL touches too (although they don't use him in the 2 minute offense).

Zay caught 5 of 5 targets for 72 yards from rush last week...

Hard to rely on any Raider at this point and, it's a good matchup on paper although Tennessee is a run funnel defense.

ATM I have JCM and Etienne in my lineup.

I think you should stay with the moment

 

[Rubi]

Standard scoring, non-ppr league. I need to start two of these players:

Warren vs CLE - should be healthy after the bye week but may give carries away to Gainwell who had a monster game
Deebo vs CHI - If scary Terry returns, how much does that hurt him?
Q. Johnston vs MIA - Had an off week last game including a very costly fumble that started the comeback

Even though it's a non-ppr, I'm leaning both Deebo and Johnston as of today.

Also non-ppr league, who do I start at TE:
Kraft or Ferguson?


Thanks for your replies!

Stay with Deebo and Johnston
Johnston going to get plenty of chances especially with the state of the Chargers running back room
Deebo won't be hurt much if Scary is back,in fact it may open up the middle for him even more

 

[Timmay]

I'll start.

PPR and I need a flex

Kendre Miller @ NE
Hollywood Brown v Det

I think I need to start Hollywood because it's PPR and Miller may not consistently see 10-12 opportunities. But, Miller has looked very good in his opportunities.

I like Brown here vs Detroit. Miller has looked good, but Brown's matchup and potential high scoring game vs Detroit makes me pick him this week. Miller is certainly someone to start down the road in lesser matchups.

Standard scoring, non-ppr league. I need to start two of these players:

Warren vs CLE - should be healthy after the bye week but may give carries away to Gainwell who had a monster game
Deebo vs CHI - If scary Terry returns, how much does that hurt him?
Q. Johnston vs MIA - Had an off week last game including a very costly fumble that started the comeback

Even though it's a non-ppr, I'm leaning both Deebo and Johnston as of today.

Also non-ppr league, who do I start at TE:
Kraft or Ferguson?


Thanks for your replies!

Deebo and Johnston have been better than expected all year. I would continue to ride the hot hand. See how Warren comes back from injury and see how the Gainwell carry share pans outs.

At TE, That is a tough decision, but Ferguson has been getting so many looks that it is hard to sit him in a nice matchup. I think I would go Ferguson here.

 

[Rubi]

0.5 PPR

Pick 1 for flex:
Michael Carter at Indy
Zach Charbonnet at Jacksonville
Tucker Kraft vs Cincinnati

QB:
Darnold at Jacksonville
Nix overseas vs NYJ

Kraft would be my play. Charbonnet seems td dependent and the jags D is tough. Carter is on Arizona..nuff said
I'd sit back with some early morning tea and crumpets and watch Nix pick apart The jets, darnold should be ok but a tougher matchup,Nix has the higher ceiling imop

 

[Rubi]

FFPC scoring
Have to choose ONE of the following for a final flex:

T.Thorton vs Det

D. Mooney vs Buff

W. Robinson vs Phi

 

[Timmay]

FFPC scoring
Have to choose ONE of the following for a final flex:

T.Thorton vs Det

D. Mooney vs Buff

W. Robinson vs Phi

I would go Robinson here with Slayton expected to be out. I think he will at least get you 5+ receptions which is more than the others.

 

[Joe Bryant]

Pinned

 

[Hot Sauce Guy]

12 team IDP PPR

Need to pick 1 flex between Jamo AT KC & Chase Brown AT GB

Mason & Addison are on the BYE. Feels like with Charlie Checkdown behind center in Cinci, Brown is the safe floor, while Jamo is the ceiling play.

Don’t know if it’s relevant, but Worthy might be dealing with the ankle. If I flex Brown, I’d then have Jamo to plug in if Worthy can’t go. If I go with Jamo, I’ll have no backup plan.

 

[Hot Sauce Guy]

0.5 PPR

Pick 1 for flex:
Michael Carter at Indy
Zach Charbonnet at Jacksonville
Tucker Kraft vs Cincinnati

QB:
Darnold at Jacksonville
Nix overseas vs NYJ

Kraft

Nix

 

[Hot Sauce Guy]

PPR league and I need two flex players

Jakobi Meyers v Ten
Zay Flowers v LAR
JCM v Chi
Etienne v Sea

JCM
ETN

If LJax is back, I’d go Flowers > ETN

 

[tkrull2.0]

c.brown rb/cin @ gb
m.carter rb/ari @ ind
c.godwin wr/tb v sf
k.pitts te/atl v buf

PPR, pick 2, one must be a rb

 

[My_Bench_Scores_More]

Jones vs. Arizona

Stafford @ Baltimore

 

[zamboni]

c.brown rb/cin @ gb
m.carter rb/ari @ ind
c.godwin wr/tb v sf
k.pitts te/atl v buf

PPR, pick 2, one must be a rb

I'd go with Brown and Carter. I think Brown gets going this week with either Flacco (who I doubt starts just yet) or a motivated Browning.

 

[zamboni]

Jones vs. Arizona

Stafford @ Baltimore

I'd say Stafford - he's on a roll and facing a shockingly bad Ravens DEF.

 

[My_Bench_Scores_More]

Jones vs. Arizona

Stafford @ Baltimore

I'd say Stafford - he's on a roll and facing a shockingly bad Ravens DEF.

Thanks. I'm kind'a leaning that way, too. He's been out-performing Jones these past couple weeks, to boot.

Love your avatar!

 

[LionOfGosforth]

Jones vs. Arizona

Stafford @ Baltimore

Stafford

 

[LionOfGosforth]

I'll start.

PPR and I need a flex

Kendre Miller @ NE
Hollywood Brown v Det

I think I need to start Hollywood because it's PPR and Miller may not consistently see 10-12 opportunities. But, Miller has looked very good in his opportunities.

I go Brown here, PPR tilts it a bit his way

 

[Golden Gopher]

Have to sit one. No PPR (just TD's and yardage points)....

Smith-Njigba @ JAC
Chase @ GB
Worthy vs DET
Odunze @ WAS

I think it has to be Worthy, right?

 

[kajaet]

Have to sit one. No PPR (just TD's and yardage points)....

Smith-Njigba @ JAC
Chase @ GB
Worthy vs DET
Odunze @ WAS

I think it has to be Worthy, right?

I'd sit worthy if Chase is Ja'Marr Chase and I'd sit Chase if Chase is Chase Brown.

 

[kajaet]

Start one WR in 0.5 ppr

Metcalf vs Cleveland (10th worst vs pass)
Pittman vs Arizona (20th)
AJ Brown @NYG (3rd)

Then at Flex, either Jacory .....Merritt vs Chicago (4th vs. run) or one of the two not selected at WR.

Right now I am having trouble putting AJ Brown on the bench but it's possible I am an Eagles fan and not looking at things clearly. Also JCM is a wildcard at the moment.

Which WR and Flex would you start.

 

[LionOfGosforth]

Have to sit one. No PPR (just TD's and yardage points)....

Smith-Njigba @ JAC
Chase @ GB
Worthy vs DET
Odunze @ WAS

I think it has to be Worthy, right?

Worthy, the others have too much of a ceiling to risk it

 

[Golden Gopher]

Have to sit one. No PPR (just TD's and yardage points)....

Smith-Njigba @ JAC
Chase @ GB
Worthy vs DET
Odunze @ WAS

I think it has to be Worthy, right?

I'd sit worthy if Chase is Ja'Marr Chase and I'd sit Chase if Chase is Chase Brown.

Yeah, it's Chase the WR. Too much upside. As much as I like Worthy's matchup, I think he's the odd man out.

 

[My_Bench_Scores_More]

No PPR… Pick two WRs to start:

AJ Brown @NYG
Q. Johnston @Miami
Z. Flowers vs. LAR

Thanks.

 

[Cmitchy]

Superflex Half PPR Dynasty with TE Bonus.

Pick 2 QBs (one starter one superflex)
-Matthew Stafford @ Baltimore
-Dak Prescott @ Carolina
-Jordan Love vs Cincinnati

Pick one for FLEX:
- De'Andre Swift @ Washington
- Michael Carter @ Indy
-AJ Barner @ Jacksonville
-Harold Fanin @ Pittsburgh

Thanks y'all!

 

[Hot Sauce Guy]

12 team IDP PPR

Need to pick 1 flex between Jamo AT KC & Chase Brown AT GB

Mason & Addison are on the BYE. Feels like with Charlie Checkdown behind center in Cinci, Brown is the safe floor, while Jamo is the ceiling play.

Don’t know if it’s relevant, but Worthy might be dealing with the ankle. If I flex Brown, I’d then have Jamo to plug in if Worthy can’t go. If I go with Jamo, I’ll have no backup plan.

Anyone? Something economics? Voodoo economics? Anyone?

Also now ARSB has a wrist injury, so if I don’t start Jamo he can be my backup plan for ARSB. But it’s Wednesday and I always take Wednesday veterans injury reports with a grain of salt.

 

[Hot Sauce Guy]

No PPR… Pick two WRs to start:

AJ Brown @NYG
Q. Johnston @Miami
Z. Flowers vs. LAR

Thanks.

I like AJB’s chances at a TD.
Probably go Johnson because he has a real QB, unless LJax makes a miracle start, in which case it’s Flowers.

So non-PPR, I have it AJB ~> QJ ~> Flowers if LJax is out, and Flowers ~> AJB ~> QJ if LJax plays.

 

[Rubi]

Jones vs. Arizona

Stafford @ Baltimore

Can't go wrong with either one this week
Maybe a slight edge to Indiana at home

 

[Rubi]

No PPR… Pick two WRs to start:

AJ Brown @NYG
Q. Johnston @Miami
Z. Flowers vs. LAR

Thanks.

Johnston>Flowers>A.J.
Just one man's opinion

 

[Rubi]

Have to sit one. No PPR (just TD's and yardage points)....

Smith-Njigba @ JAC
Chase @ GB
Worthy vs DET
Odunze @ WAS

I think it has to be Worthy, right?

Yea probably Worthy,maybe,I guess,yea i think so

 

[My_Bench_Scores_More]

12 team IDP PPR

Need to pick 1 flex between Jamo AT KC & Chase Brown AT GB

Mason & Addison are on the BYE. Feels like with Charlie Checkdown behind center in Cinci, Brown is the safe floor, while Jamo is the ceiling play.

Don’t know if it’s relevant, but Worthy might be dealing with the ankle. If I flex Brown, I’d then have Jamo to plug in if Worthy can’t go. If I go with Jamo, I’ll have no backup plan.

Anyone? Something economics? Voodoo economics? Anyone?

Also now ARSB has a wrist injury, so if I don’t start Jamo he can be my backup plan for Jamo. But it’s Wednesday and I always take Wednesday veterans injury reports with a grain of salt.

I'm not the best one to offer Fantasy advice.... but I am really good at taking advice!

ARSB's injury doesn't appear to be at all alarming. If I had him in my lineup, I'd count on him. Chase Brown hasn't done squat since week 1. GB might be a tough go for him.

Look at me! Giving advice! LOL

 

[Hot Sauce Guy]

c.brown rb/cin @ gb
m.carter rb/ari @ ind
c.godwin wr/tb v sf
k.pitts te/atl v buf

PPR, pick 2, one must be a rb

Godwin
Brown

I like Brown more with Joe “Checkdown Charlie” Flacco in PPR. Assuming it’s PPR that’s my pick since you need a RB.

Baker loves throwing to Godwin & the 49ers secondary is good but not great.

If it’s TEP then Pitts > Godwin.

 

[Hot Sauce Guy]

12 team IDP PPR

Need to pick 1 flex between Jamo AT KC & Chase Brown AT GB

Mason & Addison are on the BYE. Feels like with Charlie Checkdown behind center in Cinci, Brown is the safe floor, while Jamo is the ceiling play.

Don’t know if it’s relevant, but Worthy might be dealing with the ankle. If I flex Brown, I’d then have Jamo to plug in if Worthy can’t go. If I go with Jamo, I’ll have no backup plan.

Anyone? Something economics? Voodoo economics? Anyone?

Also now ARSB has a wrist injury, so if I don’t start Jamo he can be my backup plan for Jamo. But it’s Wednesday and I always take Wednesday veterans injury reports with a grain of salt.

I'm not the best one to offer Fantasy advice.... but I am really good at taking advice!

ARSB's injury doesn't appear to be at all alarming. If I had him in my lineup, I'd count on him. Chase Brown hasn't done squat since week 1. GB might be a tough go for him.

Look at me! Giving advice! LOL

Right, but my choice is between Chase Brown and Jameson Williams, not ARSB.

 

[Hot Sauce Guy]

Superflex Half PPR Dynasty with TE Bonus.

Pick 2 QBs (one starter one superflex)
-Matthew Stafford @ Baltimore
-Dak Prescott @ Carolina
-Jordan Love vs Cincinnati

Dak
Stafford

My concern with Love is they might get yo by a lot on Cinci and run 70:30, giving Jacobs & co monster days. Ravens D is a ****show right now, and McVay loves running it up regardless of score.

Pick one for FLEX:
- De'Andre Swift @ Washington
- Michael Carter @ Indy
-AJ Barner @ Jacksonville
-Harold Fanin @ Pittsburgh

Thanks y'all!

Ew.

My gut says Fanin in TEP. I don’t quite trust Barner yet (that game came out of nowhere). That said, Swift is playing on MNF, so if you want to have a last laugh type player, you’ll have 1 bullet left in prime time.

I’d go Fanin, personally.

 

[My_Bench_Scores_More]

12 team IDP PPR

Need to pick 1 flex between Jamo AT KC & Chase Brown AT GB

Mason & Addison are on the BYE. Feels like with Charlie Checkdown behind center in Cinci, Brown is the safe floor, while Jamo is the ceiling play.

Don’t know if it’s relevant, but Worthy might be dealing with the ankle. If I flex Brown, I’d then have Jamo to plug in if Worthy can’t go. If I go with Jamo, I’ll have no backup plan.

Anyone? Something economics? Voodoo economics? Anyone?

Also now ARSB has a wrist injury, so if I don’t start Jamo he can be my backup plan for Jamo. But it’s Wednesday and I always take Wednesday veterans injury reports with a grain of salt.

I'm not the best one to offer Fantasy advice.... but I am really good at taking advice!

ARSB's injury doesn't appear to be at all alarming. If I had him in my lineup, I'd count on him. Chase Brown hasn't done squat since week 1. GB might be a tough go for him.

Look at me! Giving advice! LOL

Right, but my choice is between Chase Brown and Jameson Williams, not ARSB.

Then, I'd say Williams.

 

[Hot Sauce Guy]

12 team IDP PPR

Need to pick 1 flex between Jamo AT KC & Chase Brown AT GB

Mason & Addison are on the BYE. Feels like with Charlie Checkdown behind center in Cinci, Brown is the safe floor, while Jamo is the ceiling play.

Don’t know if it’s relevant, but Worthy might be dealing with the ankle. If I flex Brown, I’d then have Jamo to plug in if Worthy can’t go. If I go with Jamo, I’ll have no backup plan.

Anyone? Something economics? Voodoo economics? Anyone?

Also now ARSB has a wrist injury, so if I don’t start Jamo he can be my backup plan for Jamo. But it’s Wednesday and I always take Wednesday veterans injury reports with a grain of salt.

I'm not the best one to offer Fantasy advice.... but I am really good at taking advice!

ARSB's injury doesn't appear to be at all alarming. If I had him in my lineup, I'd count on him. Chase Brown hasn't done squat since week 1. GB might be a tough go for him.

Look at me! Giving advice! LOL

Right, but my choice is between Chase Brown and Jameson Williams, not ARSB.

Then, I'd say Williams.

Thing is, Flacco checks down a lot. Like a lot a lot. And it’s PPR.

 

[BlackCrowes]

12 team IDP PPR

Need to pick 1 flex between Jamo AT KC & Chase Brown AT GB

Mason & Addison are on the BYE. Feels like with Charlie Checkdown behind center in Cinci, Brown is the safe floor, while Jamo is the ceiling play.

Don’t know if it’s relevant, but Worthy might be dealing with the ankle. If I flex Brown, I’d then have Jamo to plug in if Worthy can’t go. If I go with Jamo, I’ll have no backup plan.

Anyone? Something economics? Voodoo economics? Anyone?

Also now ARSB has a wrist injury, so if I don’t start Jamo he can be my backup plan for Jamo. But it’s Wednesday and I always take Wednesday veterans injury reports with a grain of salt.

I'm not the best one to offer Fantasy advice.... but I am really good at taking advice!

ARSB's injury doesn't appear to be at all alarming. If I had him in my lineup, I'd count on him. Chase Brown hasn't done squat since week 1. GB might be a tough go for him.

Look at me! Giving advice! LOL

Right, but my choice is between Chase Brown and Jameson Williams, not ARSB.

Then, I'd say Williams.

Thing is, Flacco checks down a lot. Like a lot a lot. And it’s PPR.

agree. i like Brown. i HATE Jamo on the road.

 

[Hot Sauce Guy]

agree. i like Brown. i HATE Jamo on the road.

My counter is that it would be extra painful to lose by a small amount with Jamo finally having a blow-up game on my bench in prime time.



I’m so conflicted.

 

[Hot Sauce Guy]

Bonus:
12 team PPR Flex: Kendrick Bourne, Jameson Williams, or Chase Brown?

 

[-OZ-]

Superflex, need two

Nix vs jets overseas
Bryce vs cowboys
Caleb at commanders
Rattler vs patriots
Flacco at packers

I was going nix and Caleb but the cowboys passing defense isn’t good so Bryce is intriguing.

Same league, PPR need 2
Brian Thomas vs Seahawks
DK vs Cleveland
Bill JCM vs bears

And one TE
Kincaid at falcons
Ertz vs bears
Theo Johnson vs eagles TNF

Was going Kincaid but Theo seems to be the best player for the giants right now.