It was another wild week in the Week 6 fantasy football landscape, providing thrills and spills for players and fans alike. These standout performances quickly became the exception to the rule, with the overwhelming underwhelming showings dictating the direction of many fantasy teams. This week’s look at NFL players who topped the news makers list features big point getter Michael Pittman Jr. In addition, we offer critical ongoing injury updates impacting the league.
In this week’s matchups, Michael Pittman Jr. had a notable dip in his performance, while Josh Jacobs continued to shine. The potential loss of a number of these players to injury was worrisome as teams look ahead to prep for their Week 7s.
Michael Pittman Jr. Struggles in Key Win
Michael Pittman Jr. surprisingly had a small role in the Indianapolis Colts’ victory over the Arizona Cardinals. He wasn’t involved on offense much as the game wore on. He set the season-low for targets too, seeing only three looks come his way. Pittman racked up only two catches for a paltry 20 yards, leading to an abysmal 4.0 points for fantasy managers.
This performance was a stark contrast to his previous games. Prior to this game, Pittman had seen no fewer than five targets over the first five games of the season. His sharp drop-off in production has led to many questions about what the Colts’ offensive approach was and what it will be going forward. Analysts still expect Pittman to be a solid WR3 this week in Week 7 against the Los Angeles Chargers. This is in continuation of the recent bright spot he just experienced.
As he prepares for this pivotal game, many will be watching to see if he can bounce back and regain his early-season form. It’s their offensive scheme that will have to change the most. They need to continue to get key players such as Pittman involved in the passing game.
Josh Jacobs Continues His Dominance
While some players struggled, Josh Jacobs demonstrated remarkable consistency, exceeding 30 PPR fantasy points for the second consecutive game. In a commanding performance on Sunday, Jacobs tallied an impressive 32.0 PPR points, reinforcing his status as one of the top running backs in fantasy football.
Jacobs is a true threat to find the end zone, but he’s a proven, game-changing contributor in the passing game. This terrific performance has certainly cemented him as a fantasy teams’ cornerstone player. If he continues on this surprising pace, hopes for Jacobs will be high. He’s marching into Week 7 with everyone looking at him.
Jacobs is one of the best running backs in the league. Fantasy managers are all too willing to ride that momentum into these new matchups. His steady production is especially important for teams like the Reds who are in the wild card race as the summer turns to fall.
Dallas Goedert Emerges as a Top Target
In the Thursday night matchup against the New York Giants, Dallas Goedert showcased his exceptional skills, playing a crucial volume role for the Philadelphia Eagles. He produced season highs across multiple categories: receptions (nine), targets, receiving yards, and fantasy points (26.0). Goedert’s breakout last season shined a light on his potential, but shined a light on just how vital he is to the Eagles’ offense.
With performances like these, Goedert remains firmly planted in the mid-tier TE1 range. He’s already preparing for the Week 7 battle with Minnesota. To fantasy owners, he’s the kind of safe top-25 pick they can feel confident in. He has proven he can create big scoring plays from the tight end spot.
Goedert has been the Eagles’ second-best pass catcher behind A.J. How well he plays will likely determine how far Buffalo goes as a team and how far fantasy teams go this season.
Injury Updates Impacting Week 7 Lineups
Week 6 games were the source of dreadful injury news to a number of players. These injuries might play a role in fantasy lineups during Week 7. Emeka Egbuka on his way out of Ohio State’s game against the No. 1-ranked San Francisco 49ers. He picked up a hamstring strain during the second half. He never returned, casting doubt on his availability for the rest of the season.
On top of that, start running back Quinshon Judkins hit the proverbial wall, with a season-low 3 points in Sunday’s defeat to the Pittsburgh Steelers. After this performance, fantasy managers will need to rethink what they want from him and how he should fit on their squads.
Saquon Barkley had his worst outing of the season during the Thursday night loss to the Giants, racking up just 8.7 points. His performance is especially alarming considering the potential that he has to be an elite running back. Fantasy managers should be keeping a close eye on his health as we move into Week 7.
David Njoku was injured on a legal and clean hit, when he caught a ball within five yards and got blasted immediately. He was pulled from the game midway through the fourth quarter. His departure would change the dynamics of the Cleveland Browns’ offense entirely and affect the fantasy values of other players in the process.
Leave a Reply