B/R's Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Every NFL Week 6 Fantasy Matchup

It seemed like only yesterday that the 2024 NFL season was getting underway, but we're already about to kick off Week 6. And for some fantasy managers, "must-win" mode is already here.

Now, if those managers started 0-5, it's going to be awfully hard to overcome. But this writer has started seasons at 1-5 and 3-7 and gone on to win the championship that year. You can't think of it as one large hill to climb. It's a series of smaller ones. You just have to start stacking wins. Treat each week as a season in and of itself.

To stack those wins though, you have to score points. The margin for error has all but disappeared. You need to know who to start when the red-hot Washington Commanders face the surging Baltimore Ravens. Who to sit in Sunday's potential shootout in Dallas between the Cowboys and Detroit Lions. A sleeper for Monday night's showdown between desperate AFC East teams.

You need a game-by-game breakdown of Week 6 that contains all that information—and more.

If only we knew where to find such a treasure trove of information.

That would be swell.

Key Injuries

The San Francisco 49ers and Seattle Seahawks enter this NFC West clash in relatively good shape injury-wise—there's only one banged-up player of note for fantasy managers.

49ers tight end George Kittle has been nursing a rib injury the past few weeks. But while he has been limited in practice, he isn't believed to be in real jeopardy of missing Thursday's game.

Start of the Week

George Kittle, TE, San Francisco 49ers [DraftKings DFS Value: $5,800]: Kittle was a big part of the San Francisco passing attack last week, receiving a season-high 12 targets against the Arizona Cardinals. A similarly robust target share could mean big things in a plus matchup with the Seahawks.

Sit of the Week

Jaxon Smith-Njigba, WR, Seattle Seahawks [DraftKings DFS Value: $6,000]: Smith-Njigba has been decent of late, with at least 13 PPR points in each of the past two games. But the Niners aren't especially generous to opposing wide receivers—23rd in PPR points per game allowed to the position.

Sleeper

Jauan Jennings, WR, San Francisco 49ers [DraftKings DFS Value: $5,100]: We aren't going to see another outburst from Jennings like his Week 3 explosion against the Rams. But with Brandon Aiyuk seemingly ramping up, Jennings should start seeing a lot of single coverage—and opportunities to get open.

Stat to Know

105—the number of carries that 49ers running back Jordan Mason has, which leads the NFL. Mason is also second in the league with 536 rushing yards and is averaging a robust 5.1 yards per carry. The loss of Christian McCaffrey has been a major blow to San Fran and fantasy managers alike. But a fantasy star has been born in the wake of that injury.

Key Injuries

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Tank Bigsby exploded in Week 5, in part because Travis Etienne Jr. was dealing with a shoulder injury. Etienne isn't believed to be in danger of missing Sunday's London tilt, although his workload could be scaled back.

There is also optimism that tight end Evan Engram (hamstring) will play for the first time since injuring himself in pre-game warmups all the way back in Week 2. Both he and wide receiver Gabe Davis (knee) are questionable.

The Bears are in good shape injury-wise as they head across The Pond—no Chicago players with real fantasy value are listed on the injury report.

Start of the Week

D.J. Moore, WR, Chicago Bears [DraftKings DFS Value: $6,700]: Moore has emerged as Caleb Williams' clear-cut No. 1 target in the Chicago passing game, and through five games no team in the NFL has surrendered more PPR points per game to wide receivers than the Jaguars.

Sit of the Week

Trevor Lawrence, QB, Jacksonville Jaguars [DraftKings DFS Value: $5,600]: Lawrence had his best game of the season last week, throwing for 371 yards and two scores against the Indianapolis Colts. The sledding will be tougher against Chicago—the Bears rank dead last in fantasy points allowed to quarterbacks this year.

Sleeper

Chicago Bears Defense [DraftKings DFS Value: $2,900]: The Bears are a 3-2 team in large part because of their defense. Chicago ranks seventh in yards allowed per game, fifth in points allowed per game and only the Minnesota Vikings have accumulated more fantasy points among defenses.

Stat to Know

7.8—That's how many yards per carry Tank Bigsby averaged on his 13 totes last week against the Colts. That breakout game made Bigsby a hot commodity on the waiver wire this week, but temper expectations—the Colts have the worst defense in the NFL, and the Bears are allowing over 30 fewer yards per game on the ground.

Key Injuries

The red-hot Commanders are in pretty good shape injury-wise as they make the long (not really) trek to Baltimore. Running back Brian Robinson Jr. (knee) is questionable, but he's tentatively expected to play.

The Baltimore Ravens are similarly healthy. There are no significant fantasy contributors on the injury report for the team.

Start of the Week

Terry McLaurin, WR, Washington Commanders [DraftKings DFS Value: $6,400]: McLaurin has been rolling of late with 100 receiving yards and/or a touchdown in three straight games. The Ravens have struggled defending the pass this year, allowing 280.2 yards per game—31st in the NFL.

Sit of the Week

Brian Robinson Jr., RB, Washington Commanders [DraftKings DFS Value: $6,400]: The Ravens may be easy to throw on, but running the ball is another story altogether. The Ravens are giving up a league-low 60.4 yards per game on the ground and the fifth-fewest PPR points per game to running backs.

Sleeper

Dyami Brown, WR, Washington Commanders [DraftKings DFS Value: $4,000]: Brown had his best game of the season last week against the Browns, catching two passes for 57 yards and a touchdown. The Ravens will undoubtedly bracket Terry McLaurin in coverage, which could open the door for another long score from Brown.

Stat to Know

One—the number of rookies who have been named the NFL's Most Valuable Player (Jim Brown of the Cleveland Browns in 1957). There's a lot of football to be played between now and the NFL Honors, but given both his statistical success and Washington's 4-1 record, Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels is in the conversation. He also leads all NFC quarterbacks in fantasy points.

Key Injuries

If you have ever dreamed of kicking in the NFL, give the Arizona Cardinals a call—the status of veteran Matt Prater for Week 6 is in question because of a knee injury. Wide receiver Zay Jones has been reinstated by the NFL, but the Cardinals were granted a one-game roster exemption from the NFL, so he may not be activated until Week 7.

The Green Bay Packers were without Christian Watson in last week's win over the Los Angeles Rams because of an ankle injury. Watson is questionable in Week 6, while tight end Luke Musgrave was placed on injured reserve with a high-ankle sprain.

Start of the Week

Jordan Love, QB, Green Bay Packers [DraftKings DFS Value: $6,600]: After a huge Week 4 against the Minnesota Vikings, Love's numbers came back to Earth last week in Los Angeles. He should rebound Sunday at Lambeau Field, as the Cardinals have given up the 10th-most fantasy points to quarterbacks this season.

Sit of the Week

Tucker Kraft, TE, Green Bay Packers [DraftKings DFS Value: $4,800]: Frankly, there aren't any obvious "sits" in this game. Both the Packers and Redbirds have been plus fantasy matchups for most positions in 2024. This is just a reminder that Kraft isn't going to explode for a pair of touchdowns every week.

Sleeper

Michael Wilson, WR, Arizona Cardinals [DraftKings DFS Value: $4,600]: Wilson has benefitted from all the defensive attention that Marvin Harrison Jr. is receiving, and this week he draws a Packers defense that has surrendered the ninth-most PPR points per game to wide receivers this season.

Stat to Know

21.27—the speed of Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray on his 50-yard touchdown run last week against the San Francisco 49ers, the fastest run by a quarterback over the last eight seasons per NFL Next Gen Stats. The Packers aren't a great fantasy matchup for quarterbacks, but Murray's ability to gain yardage with his legs helps to make the sixth-year pro somewhat matchup-proof.

Key Injuries

When the New England Patriots play host to the Houston Texans on Sunday, it will be with a new starting quarterback. Jacoby Brissett isn't hurt, but the Pats have decided that it's time to see what they have in rookie first-rounder Drake Maye.

Maye won't have his full compliment of "weapons." Running back Rhamondre Stevenson has been ruled out with a foot injury, while wide receivers Kendrick Bourne (foot) and K.J. Osborn are questionable.

The Texans, on the other hand, have more than a few injury issues. No. 1 wide receiver Nico Collins will miss at least a month after being placed on injured reserve with a hamstring injury. It's also not yet known if running back Joe Mixon will be able to return from his high-ankle sprain, although barring a setback he's expected to go.

Start of the Week

Stefon Diggs, WR, Houston Texans [DraftKings DFS Value: $7,400]: With Collins on the shelf for at least four weeks, it's Diggs season in Houston. The Patriots are an OK fantasy matchup for wide receivers, but this is more about the targets Diggs will likely be peppered with at Gillette Stadium.

Sit of the Week

Hunter Henry, TE, New England Patriots [DraftKings DFS Value: $3,800]: The Patriots are banged-up at receiver and will all but certainly be playing from behind. But Henry's still a fade with a rookie quarterback making his first NFL start in a bad fantasy matchup for tight ends.

Sleeper

Houston Texans Defense [DraftKings DFS Value: $3,600]: The Texans haven't been a great fantasy defense this season—22nd in fantasy points at the position through five weeks. But the Patriots' floundering offense tends to make opposing defenses look good, and now Houston faces a rookie quarterback making his first career NFL start.

Stat to Know

45—That's how many targets Nico Collins received over the first five games of the 2024 campaign, which ranks in the top five among NFL wideouts. In Diggs and Tank Dell, the Texans have some depth at the position behind Collins, but losing his favorite target is still a big blow for Houston quarterback C.J. Stroud.

Key Injuries

The Saints lost more than just a game last week in Kansas City. Starting quarterback Derek Carr will be sidelined multiple weeks after suffering an oblique injury late in the game.

Tight end Taysom Hill is also out after missing Week 5 with a rib injury, and wide receiver Rashid Shaheed (hip) sat out Wednesday's walkthrough.However, both Shaheed and
running back Alvin Kamara are off the injury report.

The Buccaneers will likely be short a running back in Week 6--Rachaad White is doubtful with a foot injury.

Start of the Week

Chris Olave, WR, New Orleans Saints [DraftKings DFS Value: $6,600]: Rolling Olave out this week isn't without risk given the Carr injury. But the Buccaneers have had some issues defending the pass this season—Tampa has allowed the sixth-most PPR points per game to wide receivers this season.

Sit of the Week

Mike Evans, WR, Tampa Bay Buccaneers [DraftKings DFS Value: $7,300]: Evans and Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore have a heated rivalry that dates back several years. For the most part, it has been Lattimore who has won the rivalry on the field, keeping Evans mostly in check over their past handful of meetings.

Sleeper

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Defense [DraftKings DFS Value: $2,600]: The Buccaneers aren't an especially easy team to run on, and the Bucs will probably load the box in an effort to contain Alvin Kamara. That's going to put a lot of pressure on rookie Spencer Rattler, who was named the team's starter on Wednesday, to move the ball through the air—pressure that could lead to mistakes.

Stat to Know

2.6—that's how many receptions Evans has averaged over his last seven matchups with Lattimore. He has averaged 45 receiving yards a contest over that span and has just two touchdowns. Evans is almost impossible to actually sit, especially with injuries continuing to pile up and four teams on bye in Week 6. But Lattimore will make him earn every catch this week.

Key Injuries

The Philadelphia Eagles come out of the bye week glad that wide receivers A.J. Brown (hamstring) and DeVonta Smith (concussion) will both return in Week 6. Neither receiver was on Friday's injury report.

The 1-4 Browns are a dumpster fire, but the team will at least have tight end David Njoku Sunday--he's off the injury report after injuring his knee last week.

Browns running back Nick Chubb got in a limited practice session in Wednesday, though, and he could be nearing a return to action. Just not in Week 6--he's been ruled out.

Start of the Week

Amari Cooper, WR, Cleveland Browns [DraftKings DFS Value: $6,000]: Trusting any Cleveland offensive player right now feels a bit like Charlie Brown barreling at Lucy trying to kick a football. But the Browns will be playing from behind, and the Eagles have surrendered the fourth-most PPR points per game to wide receivers this year.

Sit of the Week

Dallas Goedert, TE, Philadelphia Eagles [DraftKings DFS Value: $5,200]: Goedert was the primary beneficiary of the Eagles' injuries at wide receiver. But the veteran tight end's target share could plummet with Brown and/or Smith back, and defending opposing tight ends is one of the few things the Browns have done well this season.

Sleeper

Philadelphia Eagles Defense [DraftKings DFS Value: $3,400]: The Eagles have managed just six sacks in five games, and the revamped Philly secondary looks a lot like last year's sieve. But the Browns have given up a staggering 26 sacks in five games and have allowed the second-most fantasy points per game to opposing defenses this season.

Stat to Know

239.4—That's how many yards of offense the Clowns (I said it) have averaged this season, which is dead last in the NFL. The offensive line is an injury-ravaged disaster, and Deshaun Watson looks lost under center. Basically, everything that could go wrong has. Outside of Amari Cooper, there isn't a player on Cleveland's roster who should be anywhere near starting fantasy lineups.

Key Injuries

There's good news, bad news and worse news on the injury front for the Indianapolis Colts. The good news is quarterback Anthony Richardson (oblique) practiced Friday and could return to action against the Titans. The bad news is running back Jonathan Taylor (ankle) didn't practice

There was talk this week that wide receiver Michael Pittman would miss multiple games with a back injury. But after a full practice Friday, he appears on track to play. Wide receiver Josh Downs (toe) is also questionable.

The Titans have injury issues of their own. Quarterback Will Levis' injured shoulder is improving and he's off the injury report, but one shot from a pass-rusher could send him right back to the sideline.

Start of the Week

Tony Pollard, RB, Tennessee Titans [DraftKings DFS Value: $6,000]: The Indianapolis Colts have been dreadful defensively this season. Indianapolis is the only team in the NFL giving up over 400 yards of offense per game, and the Colts have surrendered the ninth-most PPR points per game to running backs.

Sit of the Week

Anthony Richardson, QB, Indianapolis Colts [DraftKings DFS Value: $6,000]: With Richardson likely returning, fantasy managers who invested an early pick in the second-year pro are probably eager to roll him out. But Richardson isn't 100 percent, his skill-position players are banged-up and the Titans are a surprisingly poor matchup.

Sleeper

Indianapolis Colts Defense [DraftKings DFS Value: $3,100]: To be clear, the Colts have been awful defensively this year. But the Titans have been every bit as putrid on offense—30th in yards per game and first in fantasy points allowed to defense. It's a stoppable force meeting a movable object.

Stat to Know

Two—that's how many games Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce has with at least 125 receiving yards and a touchdown this season. Pierce has just one game this season with more than three catches, but he's averaging a ridiculous 28.3 yards per catch this year. Pierce is the epitome of a boom/bust flex play, although this week's lousy fantasy matchup doesn't help matters.

Key Injuries

Coming out of the bye, the Los Angeles Chargers are fairly healthy. Quarterback Justin Herbert is still recovering from a high-ankle sprain, but he is off the injury report and good to go. Gus Edwards missed practice all week, but the running back hasn't been a big part of the offense lately anyway.

The Denver Broncos haven't had a week of rest, but as the team tries to make it four wins in a row, they will do so at full strength offensively—the injury report at the skill positions is clear.

Start of the Week

Javonte Williams, RB, Denver Broncos [DraftKings DFS Value: $5,500]: Sunday's AFC West battle features two defenses that are both playing well, but Williams went over 100 total yards in last week's beatdown of the Raiders and has at least 18 touches in three of five games this season.

Sit of the Week

Justin Herbert, QB, Los Angeles Chargers [DraftKings DFS Value: $5,500]: This call has a lot less to do with Herbert's ouchie flipper than Denver's fifth-ranked pass defense. This is a contest where points will be at a premium—one where both Herbert and Denver's Bo Nix could struggle moving the ball through the air.

Sleeper

Denver Broncos Defense [DraftKings DFS Value: $3,200]: The Chargers have hardly been an offensive juggernaut, but they have avoided making the kinds of mistakes defenses turn into fantasy points. However, the Broncos are playing well at all three levels of the defense and should have a raucous home crowd egging them on.

Stat to Know

70.4—Nix's completion percentage last week against the Raiders. The rookie only threw for 216 yards, but he tossed two touchdown passes and added a third touchdown on the ground. Nix isn't really a startable fantasy option in one-QB leagues yet, but the youngster appears to be putting it together.

Key Injuries

As if the Raiders didn't already have enough problems, they will likely be facing the Pittsburgh Steelers short-handed Sunday. Wide receiver Davante Adams (hamstring) isn't expected to play as the Raiders try to trade him, while running back Zamir White is questionable at best with a groin injury. Wide receiver Jakobi Meyers is also questionable after missing practice time with a bad ankle.

The Steelers aren't without injury issues of their own. Running back Cordarrelle Patterson has been ruled out with an ankle injury, while fellow back Jaylen Warren is also questionable with a knee issue.

Quarterback Russell Wilson (calf) practiced in full all week and is off the injury report. But Justin Fields is expected to draw at least one more start under center.

Start of the Week

Najee Harris, RB, Pittsburgh Steelers [DraftKings DFS Value: $5,800]: With both Patterson and Warren unlikely to play, Harris could be in for a heavy workload Sunday against a Raiders defense allowing 131.8 yards on the ground per game and the fifth most PPR points per game to running backs.

Sit of the Week

Alexander Mattison, RB, Las Vegas Raiders [DraftKings DFS Value: $5,300]: Mattison hasn't taken advantage of White's absence—the sixth-year veteran is averaging less than four yards a carry and draws a stout Steelers run defense in Week 6 that has surrendered just 91.2 yards per game on the ground—fifth-best in the league.

Sleeper

Tre Tucker, WR, Las Vegas Raiders [DraftKings DFS Value: $4,200]: If the Raiders are going to have any kind of success moving the ball against the Steelers, it will be through the air. And with tight end Brock Bowers and wideout Jakobi Meyers drawing all the attention, Tucker should have opportunities to get open against single coverage.

Stat to Know

83.9—That was the passer rating of Aidan O'Connell in 11 games with the Raiders last season, including 10 starts. O'Connell, who has been named the Raiders' starting quarterback, completed over 62 percent of his passes last year, but he also threw just 12 touchdown passes. If you're waiting for an offensive turnaround in Sin City, get a comfortable chair.

Key Injuries

One of Week 6's most interesting matchups for fantasy managers will be contested by two teams at relatively full strength. The only injury of note in Sunday's clash between NFC contenders is Cowboys wide receiver Brandin Cooks, who landed on injured reserve last week with a knee injury.

Start of the Week

Dak Prescott, QB, Dallas Cowboys [DraftKings DFS Value: $6,700]: The Cowboys' inability to run the ball effectively with consistency has opened the door for some big numbers from Prescott. There should be more Sunday against a Lions team allowing the sixth-most passing yards per game in the league.

Sit of the Week

Rico Dowdle, RB, Dallas Cowboys [DraftKings DFS Value: $5,900]: Dowdle was surprisingly effective last week against the Pittsburgh Steelers, eclipsing 100 total yards and catching a touchdown pass. Two big outings in a row are unlikely though, as the Lions have given up the fewest PPR points per game to running backs of any team playing in Week 6.

Sleeper

Jalen Tolbert, WR, Dallas Cowboys [DraftKings DFS Value: $5,000]: Tolbert was the main beneficiary of Cooks' absence last week, turning 10 targets into seven catches for 87 yards and a score. A second straight solid outing is a real possibility, as the Lions lead the NFC in PPR points per game given up to wide receivers in 2024.

Stat to Know

15.475—the number of fantasy points per game that Lions quarterback Jared Goff has averaged this season, which ranks 16th among quarterbacks. That's not what fantasy managers were hoping for this season, but Goff is coming off one of his better outings of the season and still has weapons galore around him. He's an interesting "buy low" candidate for fantasy managers looking for a cheap upgrade at quarterback.

Key Injuries

The Falcons and Panthers enter this NFC South matchup with some nicked-up wideouts. Atlanta's Darnell Mooney has a knee injury, while Carolina's Diontae Johnson has a bad ankle. Both were off the injury report by Friday.

Panthers quarterback Andy Dalton was yanked at the end of last week's blowout loss. But head coach Dave Canales made it clear he's not ready to go back to Bryce Young under center...yet.

Start of the Week

Bijan Robinson, RB, Atlanta Falcons [DraftKings DFS Value: $6,600]: Robinson is a maddening fantasy option—a top-five talent who just doesn't get the workload fantasy managers would like. Robinson should still thrive in Week 6, as the Panthers have had all sorts of problems stopping the run this season.

Sit of the Week

Diontae Johnson, WR, Carolina Panthers [DraftKings DFS Value: $6,100]: Johnson will likely play this week, but he's also likely going to draw Atlanta's A.J. Terrell in coverage most of the afternoon. That's not ideal. Terrell is one of the more underrated players at his position in the NFL.

Sleeper

Xavier Legette, WR, Carolina Panthers [DraftKings DFS Value: $4,900]: Johnson's loss could be Legette's gain in Week 6. Odds are good that the Panthers will be playing catch-up Sunday, and while the Falcons rank in the bottom half of the league in fantasy points allowed to wideouts, there's more than a little "garbage time" potential here.

Stat to Know

16.6—That's how many points the Panthers are averaging per game this season, which ranks 29th in the NFL. There was one outburst at home against the Las Vegas Raiders a few weeks ago, but last Sunday against Chicago, the Panthers were right back to being abysmal defensively. If Carolina keeps this game close, it says more bad things about the Falcons than it does good things about the Panthers.

There are very few good things about the Panthers.

Key Injuries

A cloudy Cincinnati backfield is all the muddier this week—Zack Moss (foot) didn't practice Wednesday but returned on Thursday to a limited session. Chase Brown was also limited with a quad injury--and late-week injury adds are not good news. Moss is off the injury report, while Brown is questionable.

The New York Giants have backfield issues of their own. Devin Singletary missed Week 5 with a groin injury, and he's officially questionable. Rookie receiver Malik Nabers will miss a second straight game--he remains in the NFL's concussion protocol.

Start of the Week

Wan'Dale Robinson, WR, New York Giants [DraftKings DFS Value: $6,100]: Robinson is one of this year's biggest surprises at the wide receiver position. He's a top-20 PPR receiver for the season who has eclipsed 15 PPR points in back-to-back games. This week will make three in a row in a game with sneaky shootout potential. The Bengals have no problem scoring and all kinds of problems stopping other teams from doing so.

Sit of the Week

Tee Higgins, WR, Cincinnati Bengals [DraftKings DFS Value: $6,300]: There's no real matchup data to back up this call. But right now, Joe Burrow appears radar-locked on his old college teammate, Ja'Marr Chase. Maybe he's trying to get Higgins back to Cincy next year on a smaller deal by limiting his statistical production (he says wearing a tinfoil hat).

Sleeper

Daniel Jones, QB, New York Giants [DraftKings DFS Value: $5,300]: Fun fact—"Danny Dimes" is a top-10 fantasy quarterback over the past month, with more points than Patrick Mahomes of the Chiefs and Josh Allen of the Bills. He'll be quietly solid again in Week 6 against a struggling Bengals defense.

Stat to Know

129—the number of rushing yards Tyrone Tracy Jr. of the Giants had last week in Seattle. Tracy racked up all those yards on just 18 carries, which equates to a robust 7.2 yards per tote. Fantasy managers may be hoping Singletary is sidelined another week, but even if he plays, Tracy should be a bigger part of Big Blue's ground attack moving forward.

Key Injuries

As the Bills try to stop their losing streak, they entered the practice week with a number of potentially significant injuries. Wide receiver Khalil Shakir (ankle) missed Week 5 and has not practiced. Fellow wideout Curtis Samuel (foot, toe) and running back James Cook (foot, toe) are questionable, with the latter looking iffy to play at best.

It's been quite an eventful week for the Jets, but their injury report is relatively clear. Quarterback Aaron Rodgers is battling an ankle injury, but his Week 6 status isn't believed to be in jeopardy. Tight end Tyler Conklin has a hip issue, but he's practicing in a limited fashion.

Start of the Week

Breece Hall, RB, New York Jets [DraftKings DFS Value: $6,800]: If the Jets have any sense (a fair question given the past several days), then Monday night will be the Breece Hall Show. The Bills have given up 144.0 yards per game on the ground, and no team in the league has given up more PPR points per game to the running back position this season than Seattle.

Sit of the Week

Josh Allen, QB, Buffalo Bills [DraftKings DFS Value: $7,500]: Allen is essentially impossible to sit in a season-long league. But he completed just 30 percent of his passes last week against the Houston Texans, his receivers are a mess and no team in the AFC has allowed fewer fantasy points per game to quarterbacks this year than the Jets.

Sleeper

Allen Lazard, WR, New York Jets [DraftKings DFS Value: $4,700]: Neither of the teams in Monday's game are easy to throw against. But the Bills will undoubtedly focus attention in the secondary on Garrett Wilson, which should mean single coverage for Rodgers' old pal—who quietly already has four touchdown catches this year.

Stat to Know

81.6—Aaron Rodgers' passer rating after five games, which would be a career-low for the 40-year-old in a full season as a starter. Rodgers' struggles aren't all his fault. They may not be mostly his fault. But Rodgers looks like an aging quarterback on a bad wheel with a shaky rapport with most of his pass-catchers. Firing Robert Saleh ain't gonna fix that.

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Gary Davenport is a two-time Fantasy Sports Writers Association Football Writer of the Year. Follow him on X at @IDPSharks.