Top 100 FLEX Fantasy Football Rankings (Week 6)

Expected to be the lead back in early-down work over Kendre Miller. Limited opportunities last week against Giants due to Saints being far behind in game script, but the source expects him to be the early-down starter going forward, not Kendre Miller.

Williams is included in the source's top 100 flex rankings for Week 6, with his role contingent on Stefon Diggs' absence.

Played a more marginal role last week due to plantar fasciitis injury with only 10 rushing attempts and 6 targets in the passing game; with this level of usage, a slight regression in scoring is expected. Faces a tough matchup against Buffalo Bills (team will be trailing), though Bills' defense is not elite.

Positioned as a potential value pick at $1 in the Denver backfield. The source notes he has shown himself to be a good runner on the field in the NFL, and with no team in the league really wanting to use Jaleel McLaughlin as a full-time back between the tackles, Estime offers downside protection and upside at a minimal price point.

Ranked 87th in the source's Week 6 flex rankings. The source is betting heavily on Bishaul Tooten and Parker Washington over consensus expectations and sees limited room for Strange to continue in his current role in the Jaguars offense, though acknowledges the possibility of being wrong.

Bowers is one of the source's starting tight ends in high-risk leagues where tight end positions award 1.5 points per reception. The source is starting Bowers alongside Pat Freiermuth and Travis Kelce in some leagues, and alongside other elite tight ends in double-flex leagues.

Significantly ranked up after scoring 2 TDs in the red zone last week. If Boston Scott is out (missed Wednesday/Thursday practice), Irving becomes the clear play. Source notes Irving rewarded coaching staff's confidence with 2 TDs on 2 red zone opportunities, which should draw coaching attention. One of the most ranked-up players for rest of season and weekly rankings compared to last week.

Ranked 40th in the source's flex rankings. Akers has a poor role with minimal passing-game involvement and no monopoly on goal-line work. The source describes him as a marginal player and expresses skepticism about his fantasy upside, noting that while he'd like to see Akers get nine targets or score two touchdowns in a game, the current situation doesn't support that expectation.

Okonkwo posted his best game as a Titan last week with six targets, four receptions, 60 yards, and a 26% target share in the absence of Stefon Diggs. The source believes Okonkwo may be playable in fantasy leagues if Diggs remains out.

Ranked 80th in the source's Week 6 FLEX rankings. The source describes Godwin's level as somewhat bad.

Ranked 18th in the source's Week 6 FLEX rankings.

Ranked 19th, ahead of consensus expert rankings. Favorable matchup against Dallas Cowboys (ranked 32nd in EPA per play defense). Source acknowledges high ranking: 'I've ranked him very, very, very high. This ranking precedes expert consensus.' Despite Zack Ertz and Danny Goedert ranking higher at receiver, source ranks Watson ahead of Mason (an admitted Watson fan), indicating conviction in the upside.

Ranked as 'the star of the week' against Philadelphia Eagles. Consistent scoring: 23, 14, 15, 25 points across recent games. Plays every snap including long-distance situations; gets all goal-line work and is effective in passing game. Source states 'There is no system where I bench Chuba Hubbard against Philadelphia Eagles.' Eagles' team total dropped from 19.5 to 17.5 with Jalen Hurts out, but Hubbard remains a must-start.

Continues to draw targets despite Bears offensive chaos across five games with QB changes: Caleb Williams starting Week 1 with record rushing yards/TDs, Week 2 rainy game vs. Vikings, Weeks 3-5 featuring Kingsbury, Bagent, and Bagent-to-Kingsbury rotation. One of Luther Burden, Khalil Rome, or Colston Loveland led target share in each of the last three weeks; Kmet's target draw remains a factor limiting other receivers' volume.

Ranked 63rd overall in FLEX rankings; source ranked him 14th among tight ends and will start him in leagues where drafted. Source notes that once Loveland became a starter in 2025, he was exceptional and was earning his targets legitimately, serving as a true engine of the offense. Also noted as one of three Bears receivers (Burden, Rome, Loveland) who have led the team in target share in each of the last three weeks.

Sutton is included in the source's top 100 flex rankings for Week 6, completing the final tier of ranked players.

Not ranked in Week 6 FLEX rankings. The source is not enthusiastic about Moore's abilities at this stage of his career. If Moore plays, the source will rank him in the Waddle-Burkhead category.

Tier B ranking with strong matchup against Atlanta Falcons (26.5 team total points). Early-season workload was excellent; source notes 18 carries and 3 TDs in Week 1, 6 targets in Week 2 against Minnesota as more representative of 'true role' than recent odd results against Jets and Packers. Caleb Williams' return to form supports Swift's usage. Hip injury reported by Ben Divine but Swift practiced fully this week; source states 'I'm not worried about DeAndre Swift. He's a clear-cut starter for me in fantasy football.'

Ranked 46th in Week 6 FLEX rankings. Returned from injury last week with 6 receptions for 38 yards and commands 24% target share, indicating he is a significant part of the Eagles offense. The source expects to rank Goedert as a starter-tier tight end this week. Tanner McKay has started two NFL games, averaging 255 passing yards in those games. If DeVonta Smith plays, the source will raise Smith's rank slightly and lower Goedert's slightly, but Goedert remains the primary tight end option.

Ranked 11th among tight ends, near expert consensus. The source is puzzled by Kincaid's 76% route participation last week while still not being a major part of the passing game. Buffalo's best two offensive performances were in Weeks 1-2 when Kincaid was excellent (18 and 22 fantasy points), but the team has struggled against Chargers, Patriots, and Rams with Kincaid not participating in those games. The source is giving Kincaid one more week as a starting tight end to prove himself.

Schultz is included in the source's top 100 flex rankings for Week 6, appearing in the final tier of ranked players.

Ogunbowale didn't play or had only one offensive snap last week, indicating he is not a factor in Houston's backfield currently. With Woody Marks starting due to Montgomery's absence, Ogunbowale remains a depth option.

Douglas is included in the source's top 100 flex rankings for Week 6, completing the final tier of ranked players.

Status for Week 6 is uncertain. The source does not currently have Smith in their rankings and notes that if Smith plays, his ranking will increase slightly while Dallas Goedert's ranking will decrease slightly.

Ranked 59th in the source's flex rankings, behind Jeremy Kern, indicating the source prefers Kern's upside and matchup this week.

Ranked 21st in Mattek Fantasy Football's Week 6 FLEX rankings.

Sampson has been designated to return from injured reserve and represents the source's top target in the Cleveland backfield. While not expected to be active in Week 6 against Baltimore, the source projects Sampson to carry the highest standalone value in the Cleveland offense after Quincey Godwin, making him a high-upside add for the remainder of the season.

Ranked 29th in Week 6 flex rankings, currently in D tier. Unclear how many Raiders DBs will be out this week against New England Patriots; if the four starting DBs are out, source may bump Wilson's ranking slightly, but it's a secondary consideration. When Wilson is in the lineup and Adonai Mitchell is absent, expect at least 7 targets with potential for more.

After Sean Payton took over play-calling last week, there was increased focus on Dobbins; he reached 52% of snaps and 18 targets, with two actual targets in passing plays. The source notes you must be in a bad situation to start him, but the usage uptick is notable.

Expected to remain in his current role from the previous week in Denver's backfield. The source explicitly states that no team in the league wants to use McLaughlin as a full-time back between the tackles, limiting his standalone fantasy value despite his depth chart position behind Javonte Williams.

Tier B ranking with favorable matchup against Green Bay Packers.

Ranked 22nd in Week 6 FLEX rankings. Source expresses uncertainty about Waddle's fantasy outlook despite good route participation; recent target struggles (2 catches, 19 yards vs. Chargers) and loss of Bateman create concerns. However, source believes Sean Payton's offense must increase Waddle's role going forward; historical production (8 catches, 138 yards vs. Jacksonville; TD vs. 49ers) and film review suggest he's not as poor as recent stats indicate. Source is reluctant to fade him entirely despite concerns, stating 'I don't see how Jaylen Waddle is this bad' and 'I don't really see how Sean Payton and this offense move forward without making Jaylen Waddle a bigger part of their offense.'

Snap share expected to decline significantly with Rico Dowdle's return this week. Without Dowdle, Warren played 90%, 97%, and 87% of Pittsburgh Steelers snaps; source projects snap share will drop to approximately 70% with Dowdle back. Source expresses concern: 'It would be a real nightmare if we go back to an actual 50/50 split for fantasy purposes.' Despite long-term belief in Warren's abilities and noting he typically ranks in top 10 in NFL for expected rushing yards and forced missed tackles per attempt, the role uncertainty creates downside risk. However, Warren posted 2 TDs last week and faces a favorable matchup against Buccaneers, who have strong run defense but focus on pass defense; this creates a better spot to get Warren involved in the passing game, with source wanting him to get 5-8 receptions.

Love's role improved slightly last week despite trailing by a large margin. Source expects his role to increase significantly if Arizona can be competitive against the Rams (13.5-point underdog). Love is managing an ankle injury from the preseason and now dealing with a second ankle injury simultaneously, but source drafted him in round 3 and won't bench him if he's active and playing. Source believes Love is a unique and distinctive talent who will eventually have explosive games once the Cardinals start using him more in passing situations, similar to how Assem Zendejas had breakout performances last year.

In an excellent matchup against Tennessee Titans, who allow short and intermediate passes to every team that plays them. Despite running 92% of routes in his last three games, Downs has underperformed fantasy expectations. The source doesn't understand what's happening with Downs; while wanting to blame Daniel Jones, Downs has unexpectedly failed to complete his routes this year. The source expects him to bounce back against the Titans, noting he looked like the best player on the field against Chiefs and Texans.

Ranked 84th in the source's Week 6 FLEX rankings. Mitchell offers a 17% chance for a long touchdown and should earn some points in PPR leagues.

Despite a very low performance ceiling in any given game, Keenan Allen remains capable of earning a large volume of targets; he drew nine targets last week. The source notes he may look foolish when Allen gets more targets than Josh Allen this week, suggesting confidence in his target volume despite limited upside.

Miller should receive secondary ground work if the Saints employ a run-heavy approach to limit quarterback drop-backs, creating more opportunities for him in the backfield.

Bourne is included in the source's top 100 flex rankings for Week 6, completing the final tier of ranked players.

Ranked 79th in the source's Week 6 FLEX rankings. The source describes Shakir's level as bad.

Ranked 11th in Week 6 FLEX rankings and described as one of the biggest buys of the week after a strong rise. Target share data shows 31%, 12%, 28%, 24%, 38%—among the top 10 receivers in the NFL. Playing at first-round draft capital level despite ACL injury recovery; source states 'He's playing at a first-round pick level. I'm not scared.' Concerns about James Winston injury or workload management dismissed given the matchup against New Orleans Saints.

Ranked 83rd in the source's Week 6 FLEX rankings. Andrews plays a lot and gets some passes, but the source describes his hands as stone, implying reliability issues.

Matthew Golden is scoring fantasy points in every game and is a legitimate option. Golden is ranked ahead of Jeremiah Love in the top 100 flex rankings, and source won't argue with starting him over Love.

Mayer is included in the source's top 100 flex rankings for Week 6, completing the final tier of ranked players.

Ranked 30th in Week 6 flex rankings. Major disappointment last week against Detroit Lions with only 7 fantasy points on 4 receptions for 30 yards. Source is concerned about all Cardinals receivers because the team is trailing badly in games; when trailing by 20-30 points in the second half, Cardinals may stick to their traditional offensive game plan rather than pass-heavy, limiting stat accumulation for Wilson in the second half.

Ranked 23rd in Week 6 FLEX rankings with strong upward trajectory as health improves. Last week: 10 targets, 113 yards, 1 TD. Faces weak Commanders defense this week. Source states 'I think he's an easy start for fantasy football.'

Tier B ranking with favorable matchup against Jacksonville Jaguars.

Freiermuth is one of the source's starting tight ends in high-risk leagues where tight end positions award 1.5 points per reception. The source is starting Freiermuth alongside Brook Bowers and Travis Kelce in some leagues. The source considers Freiermuth a solid low-end starter and notes he was enthusiastic about him pre-season.

Ranked 25th in Week 6 FLEX rankings. Trevon Henderson (ankle injury) is expected to return this week after missing 2-4 weeks; if Henderson plays, source will significantly downgrade Stevenson's ranking to the 40s or 50s. However, if Henderson is out, Stevenson becomes an essential fantasy asset; in Week 1 (Henderson's absence), Stevenson played 85% of snaps with 18 rushing attempts and 6 receptions against Seattle. He faces the New York Jets as a strong favorite with a projected team total of 25 points.

Ranked around 80th in the source's Week 6 FLEX rankings. Dowdle's role is unclear. The source notes he has some teams where he struggles at running back and suggests it may make sense to use Dowdle as a second running back after his return from injury.

Cannot be started in fantasy when A.J. Brown plays, but the source expects him to lead the team in target share in games when A.J. Brown is absent, despite Demario Douglas and Everton Chisom posting solid performances last week.

Tanner McKee has started two NFL games, averaging 255 passing yards in those two starts. This context is provided to frame the Eagles' passing volume and opportunity for pass-catchers like Goedert.

Assuming Stefon Diggs does not play, McLaurin will be able to participate in all routes, which the source considers an acceptable ranking for him in Week 6.

Ranked 86th in the source's Week 6 flex rankings. Pollard's game logs appear poor, but the source attributes this to offensive line issues rather than player performance; the source notes the offensive line is very bad and wonders if a trade is imminent.

Ranked 41st in Week 6 FLEX rankings with significant upside. With Rashee Rice likely out (didn't practice through Friday) and Tyreek Hill out, the Chiefs will lean heavily on Kelce, Jalen Rugor, Skyy Moore, and Noah Gray. The source projects Kelce could see approximately 10 catches/targets in this matchup, indicating elevated target volume due to reduced receiving options.

Tucker's overall snap share was acceptable. The source expects him to typically score around seven points but notes that once every ten games he will score 22 points on a deep ball catch. The Bills have been hit hard by explosive plays both on the ground and through the air, making Tucker a comfortable flex option this week.

Ranked 17th in Week 6 FLEX rankings. Source notes only concern is execution in clutch/late-game situations: 'The only concern is not getting it done in crunch time.' Additionally, McBride's scoring upside is capped by Arizona's tendency to fall into large deficits; when trailing significantly, the Cardinals abandon their offensive game plan and McBride doesn't accumulate rescue stats in the second half. Last week he scored 5.5 fantasy points in the first half but finished with minimal scoring despite a touchdown in the fourth quarter.

Ranked as a top-12 tight end. The source remains concerned about Kraft's declining target share due to Golden and Watson, but still ranks him as one of the top 12 tight ends.

Ranked 77th in the source's Week 6 FLEX rankings. Higbee plays only the Terrance Ferguson role in the Rams offense; in games Ferguson does not play, Higbee can expect around seven targets with a good chance to score. The source notes this is not Ferguson's quality but doesn't matter when the team's total points are 32.5.

Ranked 45th in Week 6 FLEX rankings. Scored a rushing touchdown last week. Fantasy value is heavily dependent on touchdown scoring; the source was not optimistic about Warren pre-season but emphasizes that targets are the most important thing in fantasy football. Players without targets or unable to score touchdowns struggle to reach high performance ceilings. For Warren, touchdowns are critical to reaching high fantasy ceilings given his target involvement.

Marks will start for the Texans in Week 6 with David Montgomery out. The source is optimistic about his role if the team doesn't promote someone else to the third-down back position; however, the source notes concern if the Texans promote Deon Jackson or Jalen Guyton from the practice squad, as they could split carries similar to the Damien Pierce/Will Shipley situation. Marks faces Jacksonville's top run defense, so touchdown upside is the primary path to fantasy value. Currently the backfield consists of Marks and Dar Ogunbowale (who didn't play or had only one offensive snap last week), with Joan Jordan and Deus Von on the practice squad.

Very easy matchup against the Chargers; Rashid Rice is likely out. The source has been a huge fan of Worthy, ranking him highly and rostering him on every fantasy team. The source is emphatic that if Worthy cannot produce 6 receptions for 82 yards and a touchdown against the losing Chargers with no Rice or Thornton, it's time to give up on him. However, Worthy did have a good game against the Raiders with 7 targets, 4 receptions, 70 yards, and 25% target share—more receiving yards than his previous three games combined. If he can repeat that performance with a good scoring opportunity here, the source will stop saying bad things about him.

Ranked 28th in Week 6 flex rankings. Source wishes he could rank Flowers higher but notes he will depend on Tyler Huntley at QB this week instead of Lamar Jackson. When Lamar returns, Flowers' ranking will be significantly higher, likely in the A tier against Browns. Flowers would be in the A tier if Lamar were playing this matchup.