Notes:
• Russell Wilson has been dreadful this season and now has a lat injury. He’s no longer a must-start each week.
• Rashaad Penny can’t catch a break. The former first-round pick will miss the rest of the season, meaning Kenneth Walker is the top waiver pickup this week.
• Brian Robinson only had 22 rushing yards, but he had nine carries, compared to just three for Antonio Gibson. His comeback is remarkable and the Commanders immediately gave him the lead back duties.
• Damien Harris suffered a hamstring injury and Rhamondre Stevenson had his best game as a pro. If Harris can’t go this week, Stevenson becomes a top-15 option.
• Alvin Kamara is back. He’ll live up to his draft capital.
• Allen Robinson is not. Let him be someone else’s headache.
• Taysom Hill caught zero passes in Week 5, yet led all position players in scoring. He is a cheat code to have at the tight end position because of his rushing ability.
• Bye weeks are upon us. The Lions, Raiders, Titans and Texans all won’t take the field this week.
• Remember to check the weather heading into Sunday for your kicker selection.
Thursday Night Game: Commanders vs. Bears
Sunday Night Game: Cowboys vs. Eagles
Monday Night Game: Broncos vs. Chargers
Top Pickups of the Week: Geno Smith, Kenneth Walker, Brian Robinson, Darius Slayton, Taysom Hill
Buy Low: Dak Prescott, AJ Dillon, Mike Boone, Miles Sanders, Michael Pittman, A.J. Brown
Sell High: Ezekiel Elliott, Leonard Fournette, Najee Harris, Melvin Gordon, Diontae Johnson, Brandin Cooks, T.J. Hockenson
Send to the Waiver Wire: Matthew Stafford, Antonio Gibson, Allen Robinson, Treylon Burks, Dawson Knox
Start ‘Em:
Quarterback: Kirk Cousins
Running Back: Breece Hall
Wide Receiver: Curtis Samuel
Tight End: Evan Engram
Defense: Rams
Sit ‘Em:
Quarterback: Matt Ryan
Running Back: Tyler Allgeier
Wide Receiver: Darnell Mooney
Tight End: Dalton Schultz
Defense: Broncos
Sleepers:
Quarterback: Geno Smith
Running Back: Mike Boone
Wide Receiver: George Pickens
Tight End: Tyler Conklin
Defense: Bengals
NFL Picks for Week 6
Weekly Pick ‘Em (Season Record: 45-34-1)
Commanders (vs. Bears)
Jaguars (vs. Colts)
49ers (vs. Falcons)
Buccaneers (vs. Steelers)
Browns (vs. Patriots)
Vikings (vs. Dolphins)
Packers (vs. Jets)
Ravens (vs. Giants)
Bengals (vs. Saints)
Rams (vs. Panthers)
Seahawks (vs. Cardinals)
Chiefs (vs. Bills)
Eagles (vs. Cowboys)
Chargers (vs. Broncos)
Five Picks Against The Spread (Season Record: 13-12)
Browns -3 vs. Patriots
Vikings -3 at Dolphins
Bengals -1.5 at Saints
Seahawks +3 vs. Cardinals
Chiefs +2.5 vs. Bills
Five Over-Under Totals (Season Record: 14-11)
Commanders-Bears under 38
49ers-Falcons under 43
Buccaneers-Steelers under 43.5
Bills-Chiefs over 53.5
Cowboys-Eagles over 42.5
One Bold Prediction for the Week
Week 1: Baker Mayfield and Russell Wilson each throw for 300 yards and two touchdowns against their former team. (miss)
Week 2: Four different wide outs finish with over 100 receiving yards in the two Monday night games. (miss)
Week 3: Jalen Hurts has five total touchdowns against the Commanders. (miss)
Week 4: Lamar Jackson has over 500 yards of offense against the Bills. (miss)
Week 5: Josh Allen finishes with more rushing yards than the entire Steelers offense. (miss)
Week 6: Josh Allen and Patrick Mahomes combine for 800 yards of total offense in a potential preview of the AFC championship game.
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