The Extra Point | Week 6 Fantasy Football Advice: Start/Sit Calls, Trade Targets & Players to Stash (Ep. 2272)

A 5-0 team with strong depth (Olave and Zay Flowers as WR1 and WR2) can afford to trade AJ Brown as a WR3 to upgrade at tight end. Christian Mccaffrey recommends packaging Brown with a running back to trade to a 1-4 team for Brock Bowers, rather than trading Brown alone.

In a trade discussion for a 1-4 team seeking to acquire two starting-caliber pieces, AJ Brown is positioned as a primary target alongside a running back. The source suggests a 5-0 team could trade Brown away, but notes that a 1-4 team may not want to acquire him alone—they need two pieces to start in their lineup. The trade logic centers on whether the acquiring team can field two starters from the deal.

AJ Dillon is mentioned in context of Aaron Rodgers' quarterback behavior and target distribution; speaker uses Dillon as an example of how Rodgers shadows receivers who make mistakes.

Bijan Robinson is referenced as part of a roster discussion where a team has both Bijan and Chase Brown as running backs. The source discusses whether trading Chase Brown and AJ Brown together would be a viable trade package, suggesting Bijan is the primary back on the roster.

Discussed in context of handcuffing strategy in an eight-man league; speaker notes that handcuffing Bijan with Kenneth Walker makes the team less viable in shallow formats due to bench space constraints.

Bijan Robinson is mentioned in a handcuffing discussion where a caller indicates they own both Bijan and Kenneth Walker in an 8-man league. The caller expresses concern that handcuffing both backs makes their team less viable, suggesting Bijan is a primary back they're considering handcuffing.

Allen is ranked RB 14 and the source is comfortable with him despite a suboptimal matchup, noting that the Packers will use him in middle dump passing situations; Gainwell's presence does not eliminate Allen from the passing game.

Mentioned as a handcuff option but speaker explicitly states 'I'm not really interested in the Brian Robinson one,' indicating lower priority compared to Emma Johnson as a handcuff target.

Bowers is valuable enough that a 5-0 team should consider trading for him at tight end, though Christian Mccaffrey advises against trading a single piece (like AJ Brown alone) to a 1-4 team. Instead, the 5-0 team should package AJ Brown with another piece (preferably a running back) to convince the struggling 1-4 team to move Bowers, as a 1-4 team needs multiple starting-caliber pieces to justify a trade.

Chase Brown is discussed as a potential trade piece in a package deal. The source suggests trading Chase Brown alongside AJ Brown to acquire additional pieces for a 1-4 team, positioning Chase Brown as expendable if it helps consolidate talent.

Godwin is presented as a flex option in a half-PPR league choice between him, Jeremy Bernard, and Jawan Johnson, but is not recommended over the other two options.

Chris Olave is identified as a potential trade piece in a package deal for a 1-4 team. The source suggests trading Olave plus a tight end to acquire Bowers, positioning Olave as expendable in a multi-player trade aimed at upgrading the roster with two starting-caliber pieces.

Used as example in handcuff discussion; speaker suggests that owning Christian McCaffrey creates natural desire to handcuff with Kalen Black for injury insurance, particularly in deeper leagues where bench space allows.

Colston Loveland is on the roster of the caller and could be considered as a flex play option. With Caleb Williams back, there may be more upside with Loveland compared to Dallas Goddard, though Goddard still maintains a floor as a flex play despite the Eagles' quarterback change.

Colston Loveland is mentioned as a tight end option in the context of a 1-4 team's roster that lacks a viable tight end (has Pitts). Loveland is referenced as a potential tight end to include in a trade package, suggesting he may be available on the waiver wire or as a low-value asset.

Passed over in favor of Najee Harris; lacks goal-line opportunities and does not receive the same workload; not recommended as a pickup in deep leagues.

Mentioned as part of speaker's eight-man league roster alongside Bijan Robinson and Kenneth Walker; context suggests handcuffing multiple running backs in shallow leagues creates roster inefficiency.

D'Andre Swift is mentioned as part of a caller's running back roster in an 8-man league where they also own Bijan Robinson and Kenneth Walker. Swift is referenced as another running back option on the roster, suggesting the caller has multiple backs and is considering handcuffing strategy.

With Jalen Hurts out, Goedert remains a safety net option for the backup quarterback, though Christian Mccaffrey expects his volume to remain similar. The Eagles offense was already struggling, and while it could get worse, the matchup against the Panthers (a weak defense) provides some opportunity. Christian Mccaffrey prefers Goedert over Higby despite the quarterback change.

Devonta Smith is likely not going to play in Week 6 against the Panthers, further limiting the Eagles' offensive weapons alongside Jalen Hurts' absence and Saquon Barkley's potential unavailability.

Handcuff option available on waivers; value is contingent on Ken Walker injury; Christian Mccaffrey notes this is a good time to pick him up coming off the bye to evaluate the team's plan for implementation, though Charbonnet is the preferred hold in this scenario.

Johnson could be an interesting play if Barkley is active; Christian Mccaffrey likes the spot for him to get more involved in the backfield, positioning him as a preferred option over Pierce in a three-way committee.

Jalen Hurts is inactive for Week 6 due to a blood clot issue and will not play against the Panthers. Tanner McKee is expected to start at quarterback for the Eagles.

Jalen Hurts is mentioned in the context of a trade discussion where the source references 'Tootin' and Brown' as a potential trade package. While the exact context is unclear from the transcript, Hurts appears to be part of a trade consideration for a 1-4 team seeking to acquire multiple starting pieces.

James Cook is mentioned in the context of a handcuffing discussion in a 14-team league. A caller indicates they have James Cook and are considering whether to handcuff him with his backup, suggesting Cook is a primary running back in their roster construction.

Juwan Johnson is the preferred tight end start this week against the Giants, who have a poor defense. Johnson should be started over Goddard and Loveland in the tight end slot.

Passed over in favor of Tucker Craft in a tight end start/sit decision for a half-point PPR league.

Johnson is preferred by one Christian Mccaffrey over Jeremy Bernard and Chris Godwin in a half-PPR flex decision. The source likes Johnson and notes that the sample size with him and Tyler Shuck is much larger than Bernard's sample with Rodgers, making Johnson a more reliable option.

Kendra Miller has short-term appeal facing the Giants but speaker expresses skepticism about his upside; notes the Patriots offense cannot run the football effectively, so Miller could 'air ball' and disappoint despite the favorable matchup.

Kendrick Bourne is a strong flex play option for Week 6, with Christian Mccaffrey expressing love for him in the matchup. He is projected to see significant volume down the middle with approximately seven catches. Bourne is preferred over Trey Tucker, Makai Lemon, and Damian Pierce as a flex option.

Discussed as a handcuff target; speaker notes Kenneth Walker has injury history and Emma Johnson is expected to see bell cow role if Walker gets injured, making the handcuff relationship valuable in deeper leagues but problematic in shallow formats like eight-man leagues.

Kenneth Walker is mentioned as a handcuff option in an 8-man league where a caller owns both Kenneth Walker and Bijan Robinson. The caller expresses concern that holding both backs reduces roster flexibility, suggesting Kenneth Walker is being held as a backup/handcuff.

Vidal has the most 'proof of concept' among the backup running back options discussed, suggesting he has demonstrated production or opportunity in previous weeks.

Kyle Pitts is referenced as the tight end on a 1-4 team's roster, but the source indicates the team effectively doesn't have a viable tight end option, suggesting Pitts is not performing or not being used effectively. This context implies Pitts is not a reliable starting tight end for the team.

Makai Lemon is not recommended as a flex play option for Week 6. The analysts explicitly state they do not want to play Lemon in the flex spot.

Malik Washington was offered in a trade for Ollie Gordon at a late third-round pick, which the analysts consider insufficient value. The analysts recommend not accepting this offer and instead holding out for at least a second-round pick.

Michael Wilson is expected to be shut down in Week 6 due to defensive coverage schemes. The opposing defense is expected to focus coverage on Wilson, limiting his fantasy upside.

Recommended pickup over Corey Kiner in a deep league; gets goal-line opportunities that Kiner does not; receives full-blown workload usage; positioned as the next man up if Cam Skadaboo goes down, with Singletary inactive the last couple games; analysts have him on their benches in deep leagues.

Harris is viewed as the handcuff/backup to Cam Skadaboo in Pittsburgh; if Skadaboo goes down, Harris is considered the next guy up. Singletary has been inactive the last couple games, solidifying Harris's backup role. In a 16-team deep league, the source prefers Harris on the bench over Roman Wilson.

Listed as part of strong receiver depth in a deep league; owner is well-stocked at the position.

Ollie Gordon is valued at approximately a late second-round pick in 2027 dynasty leagues. In a rebuilding dynasty team context, Gordon should be traded for at least a second-round pick, as his value to a non-competing team is minimal. His value is primarily to a competing team that needs an RB1 for the rest of the season. Christian Mccaffrey recommends playing hardball in trade negotiations and not accepting a late third-round pick, as Gordon's value next year is little to none.

In dynasty trade discussions, the source advocates playing hardball for Ollie Gordon rather than accepting undervalued offers; a second-round pick is characterized as more than fair value, with the rationale that Gordon has shown he can play in the NFL and could open next year as a backup to a team's invested running back coming off injury, making him worth holding out for proper compensation rather than accepting a third-round pick in a rebuild.

Listed as part of strong receiver depth in a deep league; owner is well-stocked at the position.

Discussed as handcuff to James Cook in 14-team league; speaker notes that while Ty Johnson gets involved in the offense, Ray Davis would receive a workload boost if Cook gets injured, making him a valuable insurance hold in deeper formats.

Benched in favor of running back pickups in a deep league where the owner has strong receiver depth (Nico Collins, Parker Washington, Shalen Coker, Lad McConkie); owner considering dropping him to add running back help.

In a 16-team deep league, the source prefers to roster Najee Harris on the bench over Roman Wilson, indicating Wilson is not a priority target in deep formats.

Saquon Barkley's status is uncertain for Week 6 against the Panthers. If he is unavailable, Damian Pierce would have the most volume potential as the Eagles' running back, potentially seeing 30+ carries and receiving targets out of the backfield.

Barkley's status is uncertain for the week; the source does not expect him to play, but if he is active, Pierce's value drops significantly and other backup options become more attractive.

Tanner McKee is expected to start at quarterback for the Eagles against the Panthers after Jalen Hurts was ruled out with a blood clot. Andy Dalton was cut from the Eagles after throwing an interception on one play. McKee was highly regarded by the Eagles organization at one point.

Trey Tucker is a strong flex play option if Saquon Barkley is active. The matchup is favorable due to the opposing defense being horrible. Tucker is preferred over Makai Lemon but is slightly behind Kendrick Bourne as a flex option.

Recommended as the start over Juwan Johnson at tight end in a half-point PPR league; both analysts agreed on Craft as the preferred play.

Noted as receiving significant involvement in the offense alongside James Cook; speaker mentions 'they love Ty Johnson. Like, he gets involved a lot,' suggesting he's a factor in the backfield that affects Ray Davis's handcuff value.

Recommended to keep on IR rather than drop for a handcuff; expected to be activated after next week; Seahawks are trying to add help at running back (Joe Mixon pursuit mentioned), suggesting Charbonnet remains the primary option moving forward despite Janarian Price being banged up.

Flowers is strong enough as a WR2 that a 5-0 team should not trade him away; he is part of the core that has enabled the team to reach 5-0 without needing AJ Brown to contribute significantly.

Zay Flowers is discussed as a potential trade piece in a multi-player deal for a 1-4 team. The source expresses reluctance to trade Flowers alone, suggesting instead that Flowers plus another piece (like a tight end) could be packaged to acquire a higher-value target like Bowers. Flowers is referenced as a WR2 or flex option on the 1-4 team's roster.