🏆 News And Notes From Around The League

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Hop on board and let's crush this season. [Sign Up Now]() --------------------------------------------------------------- [] INSIDE THIS ISSUE 1. [NYG - Ankle injury for Kadarius Toney](#1) 2. [LAR - QB Matthew Stafford tosses four TDs](#2) 3. [MIN - QB Kirk Cousins has outstanding game](#3) 4. [CIN - RB Joe Mixon has terrific performance](#4) 5. [GB - QB Aaron Rodgers accounts for three scores](#5) 6. [CAR - Chuba Hubbard finds end zone](#6) 7. [CIN - Tee Higgins held to 44 yards](#7) 8. [MIN - K.J. Osborn reaches end zone](#8) 9. [CIN - WR Tyler Boyd quiet in Week 6](#9) 10. [IND - WR T.Y. Hilton suffers injury](#10) 11. [MIN - RB Dalvin Cook posts 140 yards](#11) 12. [JAX - James Robinson reaches end zone](#12) 13. [CAR - QB Sam Darnold has decent outing](#13) 14. [MIA - Two touchdowns for Jaylen Waddle](#14) 15. [MIA - Tua Tagovailoa throws for two TDs](#15) 16. [DET - QB Jared Goff throws for 202 yards](#16) 17. [MIA - RB Myles Gaskin struggles in Week 6](#17) 18. [JAX - Trevor Lawrence throws for 319 yards](#18) 19. [LAR - WR Cooper Kupp has giant Week 6 line](#19) 20. [MIN - Eight receptions for Justin Jefferson](#20) 21. [NYG - QB Daniel Jones has disastrous outing](#21) 22. [CHI - Khalil Herbert totals 112 yards, score](#22) 23. [DET - TE T.J. Hockenson catches eight passes](#23) 24. [LAR - WR Robert Woods gets into the end zone](#24) 25. [NYG - RB Devontae Booker fills in as starter](#25) 26. [NYG - WR Sterling Shepard back with 10 grabs](#26) 27. [MIA - TE Mike Gesicki surpasses 100-yard mark](#27) 28. [MIN - WR Adam Thielen surpasses 100-yard mark](#28) 29. [LAR - RB Sony Michel does well on nine touches](#29) 30. [CHI - Justin Fields tosses touchdown in Week 6`](#30) 31. [LAR - RB Darrell Henderson runs for 78 yards, TD](#31) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 1. [NYG - Ankle injury for Kadarius Toney](=) Source: NFL Network - Kimberly Jones New York Giants WR [Kadarius Toney](=) (ankle) suffered an ankle injury during the Week 6 game and will not return. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Toney had three catches for 36 yards in a very short time before exiting. He was going to have another big game and shouldn't be dropped in fantasy leagues. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 2. [LAR - QB Matthew Stafford tosses four TDs](=) Source: ESPN Los Angeles Rams QB [Matthew Stafford](=) completed 22-of-28 passes for 251 yards, four touchdowns and one interception in Week 6 against the New York Giants and he also rushed for 12 yards. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Everything came easy in the first half with turnovers setting up short fields. Stafford should be a solid QB1 play again next week with the Lions coming to Los Angeles. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 3. [MIN - QB Kirk Cousins has outstanding game]() Source: NFL.com Minnesota Vikings QB [Kirk Cousins](=) went 33-for-48 for 373 yards and three touchdowns against the Carolina Panthers in Week 6. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The Vikings opened up the passing game after nearly losing last week against Detroit because they were too conservative. Cousins has been up and down, but the ups more than justify his spot as a QB2/Superflex or matchup QB1 heading into his bye. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 4. [CIN - RB Joe Mixon has terrific performance]() Source: NFL.com Cincinnati Bengals RB [Joe Mixon](=) rushed for 94 yards on 18 carries against the Detroit Lions in Week 6. He also caught five passes for 59 yards and one touchdown during the game. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Mixon looked like he was 100% handling the load in this easy win. His touchdown reception was a long catch and run on a fourth and 1 with Ja'Marr Chase as a lead blocker. He'll face a tougher Ravens defense next week but has earned his way back into our circle of trust. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 5. [GB - QB Aaron Rodgers accounts for three scores](=) Source: ESPN Green Bay Packers QB [Aaron Rodgers](=) completed 17-of-23 passes for 195 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions in Week 6 against the Chicago Bears and he also ran for 19 yards and a score. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Rodgers rushing score made for a quality fantasy day as the Packers pass offense remained low volume in the win at Chicago. He'll face of the worst pass defenses in the league in Washington next week. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 6. [CAR - Chuba Hubbard finds end zone]() Source: NFL.com Carolina Panthers RB [Chuba Hubbard](=) rushed for 61 yards and one touchdown on 16 carries against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 6. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Hubbard will remain the starter for at least a few more weeks with Christian McCaffrey on injured reserve. The Panthers fell behind in this one or he might have had a bigger day. He should be in fantasy lineups against the Giants next week. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 7. [CIN - Tee Higgins held to 44 yards]() Source: NFL.com Cincinnati Bengals WR [Tee Higgins](=) caught three passes for 44 yards against the Detroit Lions in Week 6. He was targeted six times during the game. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The Bengals cruised to victory today, so they didn't need a wide open passing game. Ja'Marr Chase is the clear #1 and Higgins is only a low ceiling WR3/Flex as long as the Bengals aren't having to play from behind. They have a showdown with the Ravens on the road next week. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 8. [MIN - K.J. Osborn reaches end zone]() Source: NFL.com Minnesota Vikings WR [K.J. Osborn](=) caught six passes for 78 yards and one touchdown against the Carolina Panthers in Week 6. He was targeted seven times during the game. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Osborn had a walkoff score and his biggest game since a hot start to the season. Kirk Cousins was the centerpiece of the offense in a good sign for Osborn's value to continue to bounce back after the Vikings bye. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 9. [CIN - WR Tyler Boyd quiet in Week 6]() Source: NFL.com Cincinnati Bengals WR [Tyler Boyd](=) caught one pass for seven yards against the Detroit Lions in Week 6. He was targeted three times during the game. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Boyd is not worth carrying in short bench leagues because he's just not getting the target volume he needs with the Bengals competitive and running a balanced offense. He is a good player and can create fantasy value with opportunity, but it's not there in this deep offense. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 10. [IND - WR T.Y. Hilton suffers injury]() Source: NFL.com Indianapolis Colts WR [T.Y. Hilton](=) (quadriceps) suffered a quadriceps injury during the Week 6 game and did not return. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Hilton looked good, posting a 4-80 line to lead the passing game before leaving the game. He'll try to get healthy enough to play against the 49ers next week. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 11. [MIN - RB Dalvin Cook posts 140 yards]() Source: NFL.com Minnesota Vikings RB [Dalvin Cook](=) rushed for 140 yards and one touchdown on 29 carries against the Carolina Panthers in Week 6. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Cook is obviously healthy now as the Vikings didn't lighten his workload in the overtime win. He'll get to rest over the bye to prepare for the rest of the 18 week season. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 12. [JAX - James Robinson reaches end zone]() Source: NFL.com Jacksonville Jaguars RB [James Robinson](=) rushed for 73 yards and one touchdown on 17 carries against the Miami Dolphins in Week 6. He also caught three passes for 28 yards in the game. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Robinson has reestablished himself as a fantasy RB1 after a slow start. He has proven two years in a row that he can defy playing on a miserable team, and now he has his first NFL win. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 13. [CAR - QB Sam Darnold has decent outing]() Source: NFL.com Carolina Panthers QB [Sam Darnold](=) went 17-for-41 for 207 yards, one touchdown and one interception against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 6. He also rushed for 48 yards on four carries during the game. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Darnold was a fantasy darling after scoring five times on the ground in the first four games, but the well has run dry the last two weeks. He'll face a creampuff Giants defense next week, but isn't a clear streaming or even QB2/Superflex option. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 14. [MIA - Two touchdowns for Jaylen Waddle]() Source: NFL.com Miami Dolphins WR [Jaylen Waddle](=) caught 10 passes for 70 yards and two touchdowns against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 6. He was targeted 13 times during the game. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Waddle was a big hit in the short passing game with Tua Tagovailoa back in at quarterback. He'll be a good play next week against Atlanta. Miami traded their 2022 first rounder to move up for Waddle. Right now that would be the #3 overall pick. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 15. [MIA - Tua Tagovailoa throws for two TDs]() Source: NFL.com Miami Dolphins QB [Tua Tagovailoa](=) went 33-for-47 for 329 yards, two touchdowns and one interception against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 6. He also rushed for 22 yards on three carries during the game. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Tagovailoa played better in this game than he did before his rib injury, but the team didn't trust him on the last drive of the game and lost because of it. Miami will play next week despite being in London this week and will face Atlanta, making Tagovailoa a viable QB2/Superflex. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 16. [DET - QB Jared Goff throws for 202 yards]() Source: NFL.com Detroit Lions QB [Jared Goff](=) went 28-for-42 for 202 yards, zero touchdowns and one interception against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 6. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Goff was a useless fantasy quarterback today even though he had to play from behind and got a second half full of garbage time. He'll have a long day against the Rams next week. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- FOOTBALLGUYS PICKS SAVE TIME | WORRY LESS | WIN MORE - Winning fantasy football can be difficult. And time-consuming. Winning’s rad but losing sucks. With a Footballguys Season Long Pro Subscription customized just for you, you’ll save time, worry less, and crush your competition. [Join Now]( --------------------------------------------------------------- LOOKING FOR EVEN MORE FANTASY FOOTBALL CONTENT? - Matthew Berry's RotoPass bundles together premium subscriptions from Footballguys, RotoWire, RotoViz, ESPN+, and more. [Sign Up Now](=) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 17. [MIA - RB Myles Gaskin struggles in Week 6]() Source: NFL.com Miami Dolphins RB [Myles Gaskin](=) rushed for nine yards on five carries against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 6. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Gaskin went back to being a fantasy nonfactor after amassing a ton of short catches with Jacoby Brissett last week. He can be dropped after a short glimmer of life. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 18. [JAX - Trevor Lawrence throws for 319 yards]() Source: NFL.com Jacksonville Jaguars QB [Trevor Lawrence](=) went 25-for-41 for 319 yards and one touchdown against the Miami Dolphins in Week 6. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Lawrence is looking more comfortable as a passer, but didn't venture out much as a runner today. His one score was an aspirational downfield shot to Marvin Jones who made the play after beating a backup Miami cornerback. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 19. [LAR - WR Cooper Kupp has giant Week 6 line](=) Source: ESPN Los Angeles Rams WR [Cooper Kupp](=) registered nine receptions for a game-high 130 yards and two touchdowns on 12 targets in Week 6 against the New York Giants. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Kupp may be the most valuable player in fantasy football this year. He and Matthew Stafford are unstoppable against weak defenses, like the Detroit Lions unit they'll face next week. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 20. [MIN - Eight receptions for Justin Jefferson]() Source: NFL.com Minnesota Vikings WR [Justin Jefferson](=) caught eight passes for 80 yards against the Carolina Panthers in Week 6. He was targeted 14 times during the game. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Jefferson lost a fumble in this one and was just missed on a few throws or a bigger day was there. The good news is that the Vikings let Kirk Cousins throw the ball 48 times, so bigger days will be there later in the season. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 21. [NYG - QB Daniel Jones has disastrous outing](=) Source: ESPN New York Giants QB [Daniel Jones](=) completed 29-of-51 passes for 242 yards, no touchdowns and three interceptions in Week 6 against the Los Angeles Rams and he also lost a fumble. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Jones lost Kadarius Toney and left tackle Andrew Thomas during the game, and was basically thrown to the wolves with only Sterling Shepard to help for the rest of the contest. He'll hope for his teammates to get healthier to make his live easier against the Panthers next week. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 22. [CHI - Khalil Herbert totals 112 yards, score](=) Source: ESPN Chicago Bears RB [Khalil Herbert](=) rushed 19 times for 97 yards and a touchdown in Week 6 against the Green Bay Packers, and he added two receptions for 15 yards on three targets. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Herbert had another score wiped off of the board by a penalty. He has been a strong runner since called into duty, and probably secured the backup job to David Montgomery going forward. Unfortunately, the brick wall Bucs run defense is up next and Damien Williams should come off of the covid list soon. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 23. [DET - TE T.J. Hockenson catches eight passes]() Source: NFL.com Detroit Lions TE [T.J. Hockenson](=) caught eight passes for 74 yards against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 6. He was targeted 11 times during the game. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Hockenson and Jared Goff had a disconnect or there was another big play, maybe a score there for the taking. This result will help reassure us when it's to decide whether to start Hockenson next week against the Rams. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 24. [LAR - WR Robert Woods gets into the end zone](=) Source: ESPN Los Angeles Rams WR [Robert Woods](=) posted just two catches for 31 yards on five targets in Week 6 against the New York Giants, but at least he was able to score a touchdown. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] At least Woods scored, but this was a sobering reminder that his huge Week 5 target share is the exception, not the rule. It was also big enough to keep Woods in our lineups through the ups and downs, including next week against Detroit. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 25. [NYG - RB Devontae Booker fills in as starter](=) Source: ESPN New York Giants RB [Devontae Booker](=) rushed 12 times for 41 yards in Week 6 against the Los Angeles Rams, and he added four receptions for 28 yards on four targets. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Booker was acceptable in PPR leagues, but the Giants offense isn't going to give him much upside if he starts against the Panthers next week. We'll be watching Saquon Barkley's practice status to see if he has a chance to go in Week 7. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 26. [NYG - WR Sterling Shepard back with 10 grabs](=) Source: ESPN New York Giants WR [Sterling Shepard](=) posted 10 receptions for a team-high 76 yards on 14 targets in Week 6 against the Los Angeles Rams. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Shepard was the last man standing in a depleted offense. He'll have PPR volume value against the Panthers next week. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 27. [MIA - TE Mike Gesicki surpasses 100-yard mark]() Source: NFL.com Miami Dolphins TE [Mike Gesicki](=) caught eight passes for 115 yards against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 6. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Gesicki's value has now persisted across quarterbacks and may last even if the Dolphins get Devante Parker, Preston Williams, and Will Fuller back soon. Keep him in the lineup as a TE1 against the Falcons next week. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 28. [MIN - WR Adam Thielen surpasses 100-yard mark]() Source: NFLCommunications.com Minnesota Vikings WR [Adam Thielen](=) caught 11 passes for 126 yards and one touchdown against the Carolina Panthers in Week 6. He was targeted 13 times during the game. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Thielen was getting free or making tough catches all day to help the Vikings get a win in yet another nip and tuck affair. He was cold for fantasy coming into this one, but we won't ponder whether to start him for a while after he posted this week winner. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 29. [LAR - RB Sony Michel does well on nine touches](=) Source: ESPN Los Angeles Rams RB [Sony Michel](=) ran nine times for 42 yards in Week 6 against the New York Giants and he was not targeted in the pass game. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Michel is still an essential injury upside hold with Darrell Henderson's injury history and the quality of the Rams offense in mind. He could get garbage time work again next week against the Lions. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 30. [CHI - Justin Fields tosses touchdown in Week 6`](=) Source: ESPN Chicago Bears QB [Justin Fields](=) completed 16-of-27 passes for 174 yards, one touchdown and one interception in Week 6 against the Green Bay Packers while running for 43 yards on six attempts. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Fields trailed for most of the game, but the Bears coaches still didn't open up the offense very much for him. They probably won't have a choice next week against the Bucs. Fields is just a speculative stash and not even worth a start in 2QB/Superflex right now. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 31. [LAR - RB Darrell Henderson runs for 78 yards, TD](=) Source: ESPN Los Angeles Rams RB [Darrell Henderson](=) rushed 21 times for 78 yards and a touchdown in Week 6 against the New York Giants, and he added two grabs for 29 yards and a score on three targets. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Henderson looked healthy coming off of the long week of rest and added a bonus touchdown through the air in the romp over the Giants. He should be a great play against the Lions next week. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- That'll do it for today, Folks. Thanks for reading and thanks for being part of the Footballguys Family. We'll see you tomorrow with the Update. 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