Who to start in fantasy football: Week 6 rankings, start-sit advice for PPR, standard scoring

By | October 14, 2023

Just two teams are on bye, but with a bunch of key players already ruled out (Miles Sanders, Roschon Johnson, Deshaun Watson, Jahmyr Gibbs), several more “questionable” (Saquon Barkley, Tee Higgins, Sam LaPorta, Tank Dell, Marquise Brown, Darren Waller), and potentially rainy, windy conditions around the league, things are only getting tougher for fantasy football owners. In an effort to make things a little easier, we’ve compiled all of our Week 6 fantasy rankings (PPR, standard) in this article to help with your last-minute start ’em, sit ’em calls. Consider it your one-stop cheat sheet if you’ve put off deciding who to start until Sunday morning. 

If you’re looking for more analysis, click the links located throughout the article, which include DFS advice, start ’em/sit ’em tips, sleepers/busts, and injury updates (directly below).

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These rankings are for four-point passing TD leagues

Rank    Player
1    Josh Allen, Bills vs. Giants
2    Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs vs. Broncos
3    Jalen Hurts, Eagles @ Jets
4    Lamar Jackson, Ravens vs. Titans
5    Tua Tagovailoa, Dolphins vs. Panthers
6    Justin Fields, Bears vs. Vikings
7    Kirk Cousins, Vikings @ Bears
8    Justin Herbert, Chargers vs. Cowboys
9    Trevor Lawrence, Jaguars vs. Colts
10    Matthew Stafford, Rams vs. Cardinals
11    Joe Burrow, Bengals vs. Seahawks
12    Geno Smith, Seahawks @ Bengals
13    Jared Goff, Lions @ Buccaneers
14    Brock Purdy, 49ers @ Browns
15    Dak Prescott, Cowboys @ Chargers
16    C.J. Stroud, Texans vs. Saints
17    Sam Howell, Commanders @ Falcons
18    Baker Mayfield, Buccaneers vs. Lions
19    Josh Dobbs, Cardinals @ Rams
20    Bryce Young, Panthers @ Dolphins
21    Derek Carr, Saints @ Texans
22    Russell Wilson, Broncos @ Chiefs
23    Jimmy Garoppolo, Raiders vs. Patriots
24    Mac Jones, Patriots @ Raiders
25    Tyrod Taylor, Giants @ Bills
26    Ryan Tannehill, Titans vs. Ravens
27    Gardner Minshew, Colts @ Jaguars
28    Zach Wilson, Jets vs. Eagles
29    Desmond Ridder, Falcons vs. Commanders
30    P.J Walker, Browns vs. 49ers

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These rankings are for non-PPR leagues

Rank    Player
1    Christian McCaffrey, 49ers @ Browns
2    Raheem Mostert, Dolphins vs. Panthers
3    Tony Pollard, Cowboys @ Chargers
4    David Montgomery, Lions @ Buccaneers
5    Joe Mixon, Bengals vs. Seahawks
6    Bijan Robinson, Falcons vs. Commanders
7    Travis Etienne, Jaguars vs. Colts
8    Alvin Kamara, Saints @ Texans
9    Austin Ekeler, Chargers  vs. Cowboys
10    Isiah Pacheco, Chiefs vs. Broncos
11    Kyren Williams, Rams vs. Cardinals
12    D’Andre Swift, Eagles @ Jets
13    Josh Jacobs, Raiders vs. Patriots
14    Derrick Henry, Titans vs. Ravens
15    James Cook, Bills vs. Giants
16    Kenneth Walker III, Seahawks @ Bengals
17    Breece Hall, Jets vs. Eagles
18    Brian Robinson Jr., Commanders @ Falcons
19    Alexander Mattison, Vikings @ Bears
20    Rhamondre Stevenson, Patriots @ Raiders
21    Saquon Barkley, Giants @ Bills
22    Dameon Pierce, Texans vs. Saints
23    Jonathan Taylor, Colts @ Jaguars
24    Rachaad White, Buccaneers vs. Lions
25    Chuba Hubbard, Panthers @ Dolphins
26    Jerome Ford, Browns vs. 49ers
27    Tyler Allgeier, Falcons vs. Commanders
28    Zack Moss, Colts @ Jaguars
29    Justice Hill, Ravens vs. Titans
30    Javonte Williams, Broncos vs. Jets
31    D’Onta Foreman, Bears vs. Vikings
32    Kenneth Gainwell, Eagles @ Jets
33    Gus Edwards, Ravens @ Titans
34    Emari Demercado, Cardinals @ Rams
35    Jaleel McLaughlin, Broncos @ Chiefs
36    Tyjae Spears, Titans vs. Ravens
37    Salvon Ahmed, Dolphins vs. Panthers
38    Antonio Gibson, Commanders @ Falcons
39    Kendre Miller, Saints @ Texans
40    Keaontay Ingram, Cardinals @ Rams
41    Cam Akers, Vikings @ Bears
42    Joshua Kelley, Chargers vs. Cowboys
43    Jerick McKinnon, Chiefs vs. Broncos
44    Dalvin Cook, Jets vs. Eagles
45    Ezekiel Elliott, Patriots @ Raiders
46    Zach Charbonnet, Seahawks @ Bengals
47    Tank Bigsby, Jaguars vs. Colts
48    Damien Harris, Bills vs. Giants
49    Ke’Shawn Vaughn, Buccaneers vs. Lions
50    Kareem Hunt, Browns vs. 49ers
51    Clyde Edwards-Helaire, Chiefs vs. Broncos
52    Rico Dowdle, Cowboys @ Chargers
53    Matt Breida, Giants @ Bills
54    Samaje Perine, Broncos @ Chiefs
55    Jordan Mason, 49ers @ Browns
56    Deuce Vaughn, Cowboys @ Chargers
57    Latavius Murray, Bills vs. Giants

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These rankings are for full-point PPR leagues

Rank    Player
1    Christian McCaffrey, 49ers @ Browns
2    Tony Pollard, Cowboys @ Chargers
3    Raheem Mostert, Dolphins vs. Panthers
4    Joe Mixon, Bengals vs. Seahawks
5    Bijan Robinson, Falcons vs. Commanders
6    Travis Etienne, Jaguars vs. Colts
7    David Montgomery, Lions @ Buccaneers
8    Alvin Kamara, Saints @ Texans
9    Isiah Pacheco, Chiefs vs. Broncos
10    Austin Ekeler, Chargers vs. Cowboys
11    Kyren Williams, Rams vs. Cardinals
12    D’Andre Swift, Eagles @ Jets
13    Josh Jacobs, Raiders vs. Patriots
14    James Cook, Bills vs. Giants
15    Kenneth Walker III, Seahawks @ Bengals
16    Derrick Henry, Titans vs. Ravens
17    Breece Hall, Jets vs. Eagles
18    Alexander Mattison, Vikings @ Bears
19    Brian Robinson Jr., Commanders @ Falcons
20    Saquon Barkley, Giants @ Bills
21    Jonathan Taylor, Colts @ Jaguars
22    Dameon Pierce, Texans vs. Saints
23    Rachaad White, Buccaneers vs. Lions
24    Rhamondre Stevenson, Patriots @ Raiders
25    Tyler Allgeier, Falcons vs. Commanders
26    Zack Moss, Colts @ Jaguars
27    Jerome Ford, Browns vs. 49ers
28    Chuba Hubbard, Panthers @ Dolphins
29    D’Onta Foreman, Bears vs. Vikings
30    Justice Hill, Ravens vs. Titans
31    Emari Demercado, Cardinals @ Rams
32    Javonte Williams, Broncos @ Chiefs
33    Kenneth Gainwell, Eagles @ Jets
34    Gus Edwards, Ravens @ Titans
35    Antonio Gibson, Commanders @ Falcons
36    Jaleel McLaughlin, Broncos @ Chiefs
37    Kendre Miller, Saints @ Texans
38    Tyjae Spears, Titans vs. Ravens
39    Salvon Ahmed, Dolphins vs. Panthers
40    Keaontay Ingram, Cardinals @ Rams
41    Cam Akers, Vikings @ Bears
42    Jerick McKinnon, Chiefs vs. Broncos
43    Joshua Kelley, Chargers vs. Cowboys
44    Dalvin Cook, Jets vs. Eagles
45    Zach Charbonnet, Seahawks @ Bengals
46    Ezekiel Elliott, Patriots @ Raiders
47    Tank Bigsby, Jaguars vs. Colts
48    Ke’Shawn Vaughn, Buccaneers vs. Lions
49    Kareem Hunt, Browns vs. 49ers
50    Damien Harris, Bills vs. Giants
51    Matt Breida, Giants @ Bills
52    Rico Dowdle, Cowboys @ Chargers
53    Clyde Edwards-Helaire, Chiefs vs. Broncos
54    Samaje Perine, Broncos @ Chiefs
55    Jordan Mason, 49ers @ Browns
56    Deuce Vaughn, Cowboys @ Chargers
57    Latavius Murray, Bills vs. Giants

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These rankings are for non-PPR leagues

Rank    Player
1    Stefon Diggs, Bills vs. Giants
2    Tyreek Hill, Dolphins vs. Panthers
3    Ja’Marr Chase, Bengals vs. Seahawks
4    Cooper Kupp, Rams vs. Cardinals
5    Davante Adams, Raiders vs. Patriots
6    A.J. Brown, Eagles @ Jets
7    Keenan Allen, Chargers vs. Cowboys
8    CeeDee Lamb, Cowboys @ Chargers
9    Jaylen Waddle, Dolphins vs. Panthers
10    Puka Nacua, Rams vs. Cardinals
11    DJ Moore, Bears vs. Vikings
12    Amon-Ra St. Brown, Lions @ Buccaneers
13    Chris Olave, Saints @ Texans
14    Brandon Aiyuk, 49ers @ Browns
15    Calvin Ridley, Jaguars vs. Colts
16    Mike Evans, Buccaneers vs. Lions
17    DK Metcalf, Seahawks @ Bengals
18    Adam Thielen, Panthers @ Dolphins
19    Garrett Wilson, Jets vs. Eagles
20    DeVonta Smith, Eagles @ Jets
21    Jordan Addison, Vikings @ Bears
22    Tee Higgins, Bengals vs. Seahawks
23    Michael Pittman Jr., Colts @ Jaguars
24    DeAndre Hopkins, Titans vs. Ravens
25    Amari Cooper, Browns vs. 49ers
26    Gabe Davis, Bills vs. Giants
27    Terry McLaurin, Commanders @ Falcons
28    Zay Flowers, Ravens vs. Titans
29    Deebo Samuel, 49ers @ Browns
30    Marquise Brown, Cardinals @ Rams
31    Nico Collins, Texans vs. Saints
32    K.J. Osborn, Vikings @ Bears
33    Christian Kirk, Jaguars vs. Colts
34    Tyler Lockett, Seahawks @ Bengals
35    Chris Godwin, Buccaneers vs. Lions
36    Drake London, Falcons vs. Commanders
37    Jakobi Meyers, Raiders vs. Patriots
38    Jerry Jeudy, Broncos @ Chiefs
39    Joshua Palmer, Chargers vs. Cowboys
40    Michael Thomas, Saints @ Texans
41    Josh Reynolds, Lions @ Buccaneers
42    Josh Downs, Colts @ Jaguars
43    DJ Chark, Panthers @ Dolphins
44    Courtland Sutton, Broncos @ Chiefs
45    Elijah Moore, Browns vs. 49ers
46    Jonathan Mingo, Panthers @ Dolphins
47    Rashee Rice, Chiefs vs. Broncos
48    Jahan Dotson, Commanders @ Falcons
49    Brandin Cooks, Cowboys @ Chargers
50    Tyler Boyd, Bengals vs. Seahawks
51    Tutu Atwell, Rams vs. Cardinals
52    Curtis Samuel, Commanders @ Falcons
53    Kendrick Bourne, Patriots @ Raiders
54    Michael Wilson, Cardinals @ Rams
55    Robert Woods, Texans vs. Saints
56    Rashid Shaheed, Saints @ Texans
57    Kadarius Toney, Chiefs vs. Broncos
58    Michael Gallup, Cowboys @ Chargers
59    Jameson Williams, Lions @ Buccaneers
60    Darnell Mooney, Bears vs. Vikings
61    Isaiah Hodgins, Giants @ Bills
62    Allen Lazard, Jets vs. Eagles
63    Marvin Mims Jr., Broncos @ Chiefs
64    Nick Westbrook-Ikhine, Titans vs. Ravens
65    Cedrick Wilson, Dolphins vs. Panthers
66    Rondale Moore, Cardinals @ Rams
67    Alec Pierce, Colts @ Jaguars
68    Darius Slayton, Giants @ Bills
69    Nelson Agholor, Ravens vs. Titans
70    Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Seahawks @ Bengals
71    DeVante Parker, Patriots vs. Saints
72    Skyy Moore, Chiefs vs. Broncos
73    Marquez Valdes-Scantling, Chiefs vs. Broncos
74    Donovan Peoples-Jones, Browns vs. 49ers
75    Quentin Johnston, Chargers vs. Cowboys
76    Mack Hollins, Falcons vs. Commanders
77    Terrace Marshall, Panthers @ Dolphins
78    Odell Beckham Jr., Ravens vs. Titans
79    Kalif Raymond, Lions @ Buccaneers

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These rankings are for full-point PPR leagues

Rank    Player
1    Stefon Diggs, Bills vs. Giants
2    Tyreek Hill, Dolphins vs. Panthers
3    Ja’Marr Chase, Bengals vs. Seahawks
4    Cooper Kupp, Rams vs. Cardinals
5    Davante Adams, Raiders vs. Patriots
6    Keenan Allen, Chargers vs. Cowboys
7    A.J. Brown, Eagles @ Jets
8    CeeDee Lamb, Cowboys @ Chargers
9    Puka Nacua, Rams vs. Cardinals
10    Jaylen Waddle, Dolphins vs. Panthers
11    DJ Moore, Bears vs. Vikings
12    Amon-Ra St. Brown, Lions @ Buccaneers
13    Brandon Aiyuk, 49ers @ Browns
14    Calvin Ridley, Jaguars vs. Colts
15    Chris Olave, Saints @ Texans
16    Adam Thielen, Panthers @ Dolphins
17    Mike Evans, Buccaneers vs. Lions
18    DK Metcalf, Seahawks @ Bengals
19    Michael Pittman Jr., Colts @ Jaguars
20    Jordan Addison, Vikings @ Bears
21    Garrett Wilson, Jets vs. Eagles
22    DeVonta Smith, Eagles @ Jets
23    DeAndre Hopkins, Titans vs. Ravens
24    Amari Cooper, Browns vs. 49ers
25    Tee Higgins, Bengals vs. Seahawks
26    Zay Flowers, Ravens vs. Titans
27    Marquise Brown, Cardinals @ Rams
28    Terry McLaurin, Commanders @ Falcons
29    Chris Godwin, Buccaneers vs. Lions
30    Christian Kirk, Jaguars vs. Colts
31    Gabe Davis, Bills vs. Giants
32    Deebo Samuel, 49ers @ Browns
33    K.J. Osborn, Vikings @ Bears
34    Jakobi Meyers, Raiders vs. Patriots
35    Tyler Lockett, Seahawks @ Bengals
36    Nico Collins, Texans vs. Saints
37    Michael Thomas, Saints @ Texans
38    Drake London, Falcons vs. Commanders
39    Jerry Jeudy, Broncos @ Chiefs
40    Josh Reynolds, Lions @ Buccaneers
41    Elijah Moore, Browns vs. 49ers
42    Josh Downs, Colts @ Jaguars
43    Joshua Palmer, Chargers vs. Cowboys
44    Jonathan Mingo, Panthers @ Dolphins
45    Jahan Dotson, Commanders @ Falcons
46    Courtland Sutton, Broncos @ Chiefs
47    DJ Chark, Panthers @ Dolphins
48    Tyler Boyd, Bengals vs. Seahawks
49    Rashee Rice, Chiefs vs. Broncos
50    Curtis Samuel, Commanders @ Falcons
51    Brandin Cooks, Cowboys @ Chargers
52    Kendrick Bourne, Patriots @ Raiders
53    Michael Wilson, Cardinals @ Rams
54    Tutu Atwell, Rams vs. Cardinals
55    Robert Woods, Texans vs. Saints
56    Kadarius Toney, Chiefs vs. Broncos
57    Michael Gallup, Cowboys @ Chargers
58    Jameson Williams, Lions @ Buccaneers
59    Darnell Mooney, Bears vs. Vikings
60    Isaiah Hodgins, Giants @ Bills
61    Allen Lazard, Jets vs. Eagles
62    Rashid Shaheed, Saints @ Texans
63    Marvin Mims Jr., Broncos @ Chiefs
64    Cedrick Wilson, Dolphins vs. Panthers
65    Rondale Moore, Cardinals @ Rams
66    Nick Westbrook-Ikhine, Titans vs. Ravens
67    Darius Slayton, Giants @ Bills
68    Nelson Agholor, Ravens vs. Titans
69    Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Seahawks @ Bengals
70    Alec Pierce, Colts @ Jaguars
71    DeVante Parker, Patriots vs. Saints
72    Skyy Moore, Chiefs vs. Broncos
73    Donovan Peoples-Jones, Browns vs. 49ers
74    Quentin Johnston, Chargers vs. Cowboys
75    Marquez Valdes-Scantling, Chiefs vs. Broncos
76    Kalif Raymond, Lions @ Buccaneers
77    Terrace Marshall, Panthers @ Dolphins
78    Odell Beckham Jr., Ravens vs. Titans
79    Mack Hollins, Falcons vs. Commanders

These rankings are for non-PPR leagues

Rank    Player
1    Travis Kelce, Chiefs vs. Broncos
2    T.J. Hockenson, Vikings @ Bears
3    Mark Andrews, Ravens vs. Titans
4    Sam LaPorta, Lions @ Buccaneers
5    Dallas Goedert, Eagles @ Jets
6    Evan Engram, Jaguars vs. Colts
7    Logan Thomas, Commanders @ Falcons
8    Hunter Henry, Patriots @ Raiders
9    George Kittle, 49ers @ Browns
10    Cole Kmet, Bears vs. Vikings
11    Darren Waller, Giants @ Bills
12    Jake Ferguson, Cowboys @ Chargers
13    Zach Ertz, Cardinals @ Rams
14    Tyler Conklin, Jets vs. Eagles
15    Cade Otton, Buccaneers vs. Lions
16    Dalton Schultz, Texans vs. Saints
17    Noah Fant, Seahawks @ Bengals
18    Kyle Pitts, Falcons vs. Commanders
19    Tyler Higbee, Rams vs. Cardinals
20    Hayden Hurst, Panthers @ Dolphins
21    Jonnu Smith, Falcons vs. Commanders
22    Dalton Kincaid, Bills vs. Giants
23    Kylen Granson, Colts @ Jaguars
24    Foster Moreau, Saints @ Texans
25    David Njoku, Browns vs. 49ers
26    Chigoziem Okonkwo, Titans vs. Ravens
27    Taysom Hill, Saints @ Texans
28    Dawson Knox, Bills vs. Giants
29    Gerald Everett, Chargers vs. Cowboys
30    Durham Smythe, Dolphins vs. Panthers
31    Mike Gesicki, Patriots @ Raiders
32    Michael Mayer, Raiders vs. Patriots

These rankings for full-point PPR leagues

Rank    Player
1    Travis Kelce, Chiefs vs. Broncos
2    T.J. Hockenson, Vikings @ Bears
3    Mark Andrews, Ravens vs. Titans
4    Sam LaPorta, Lions @ Buccaneers
5    Evan Engram, Jaguars vs. Colts
6    Dallas Goedert, Eagles @ Jets
7    Logan Thomas, Commanders @ Falcons
8    Darren Waller, Giants @ Bills
9    George Kittle, 49ers @ Browns
10    Hunter Henry, Patriots @ Raiders
11    Cole Kmet, Bears vs. Vikings
12    Jake Ferguson, Cowboys @ Chargers
13    Zach Ertz, Cardinals @ Rams
14    Tyler Conklin, Jets vs. Eagles
15    Dalton Schultz, Texans vs. Saints
16    Cade Otton, Buccaneers vs. Lions
17    Noah Fant, Seahawks @ Bengals
18    Kyle Pitts, Falcons vs. Commanders
19    Tyler Higbee, Rams vs. Cardinals
20    Jonnu Smith, Falcons vs. Commanders
21    Dalton Kincaid, Bills vs. Giants
22    Hayden Hurst, Panthers @ Dolphins
23    Kylen Granson, Colts @ Jaguars
24    Foster Moreau, Saints @ Texans
25    David Njoku, Browns vs. 49ers
26    Chigoziem Okonkwo, Titans vs. Ravens
27    Dawson Knox, Bills vs. Giants
28    Gerald Everett, Chargers vs. Cowboys
29    Taysom Hill, Saints @ Texans
30    Durham Smythe, Dolphins vs. Panthers
31    Mike Gesicki, Patriots @ Raiders
32    Michael Mayer, Raiders vs. Patriots

Rank    Player
1    San Francisco 49ers @ Browns
2    Buffalo Bills vs. Giants
3    Philadelphia Eagles @ Jets
4    Detroit Lions @ Buccaneers
5    Dallas Cowboys @ Chargers
6    Baltimore Ravens vs. Titans
7    New Orleans Saints @ Texans
8    Miami Dolphins vs. Panthers
9    Seattle Seahawks @ Bengals
10    Houston Texans vs. Saints
11    Kansas City Chiefs vs. Broncos
12    Atlanta Falcons vs. Commanders
13    New England Patriots @ Raiders
14    Tennessee Titans vs. Ravens
15    Cincinnati Bengals vs. Seahawks
16    Indianapolis Colts @ Jaguars
17    New York Jets vs. Eagles
18    Washington Commanders @ Falcons
19    Cleveland Browns vs. 49ers
20    Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Lions
21    Las Vegas Raiders vs. Patriots
22    Minnesota Vikings @ Bears
23    Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Colts
24    Los Angeles Rams vs. Cardinals
25    Arizona Cardinals @ Rams
26    Los Angeles Chargers vs. Cowboys
27    Chicago Bears vs. Vikings
28    Denver Broncos @ Chiefs
29    New York Giants @ Bills
30    Carolina Panthers @ Dolphins

Rank    Player
1    Jake Elliott, Eagles @ Jets
2    Brett Maher, Rams vs. Cardinals
3    Jason Myers, Seahawks @ Bengals
4    Brandon Aubrey, Cowboys @ Chargers
5    Matt Prater, Cardinals @ Rams
6    Younghoe Koo, Falcons vs. Commanders
7    Ka’imi Fairbairn, Texans vs. Saints
8    Tyler Bass, Bills vs. Giants
9    Jake Moody, 49ers @ Browns
10    Matt Gay, Colts @ Jaguars
11    Justin Tucker, Ravens vs. Titans
12    Nick Folk, Titans vs. Ravens
13    Daniel Carlson, Raiders vs. Patriots
14    Eddy Pineiro, Panthers @ Dolphins
15    Greg Joseph, Vikings @ Bears
16    Harrison Butker, Chiefs vs. Broncos
17    Brandon McManus, Jaguars vs. Colts
18    Joey Slye, Commanders @ Falcons
19    Blake Grupe, Saints @ Texans
20    Evan McPherson, Bengals vs. Seahawks
21    Cameron Dicker, Chargers vs. Cowboys
22    Wil Lutz, Broncos @ Chiefs
23    Dustin Hopkins, Browns vs. 49ers
24    Chad Ryland, Patriots @ Raiders
25    Cairo Santos, Bears vs. Vikings
26    Jason Sanders, Dolphins vs. Panthers
27    Chase McLaughlin, Buccaneers vs. Lions
28    Riley Patterson, Lions @ Buccaneers
29    Greg Zuerlein, Jets vs. Eagles
30    Graham Gano, Giants @ Bills

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