Week 6 of the 2026 NFL season runs Oct 13 – Oct 19. Rankings below are matchup-adjusted PPR projections: every player's own weekly baseline moved by the defense he faces and the offense he plays in. The injury section is a contingency board — what each start is worth per week, and who absorbs the touches if he cannot go.
Week 6 takeaways
- Bijan Robinson is the week's top-ranked running back at 19 projected points, drawing vs CHI.
- Puka Nacua heads the receiver board at 18.8 projected points.
- Biggest matchup swing: Puka Nacua gains about 2.1 points on a normal week vs ARI.
- Hardest spot on the slate: Brian Thomas Jr. loses roughly 2 points vs HOU.
- On bye: CIN, DET, MIA, MIN — plan two weeks ahead before you burn FAAB.
Week 6 player rankings by position
Matchup-adjusted PPR projections. Swing is the difference from that player's own normal week.
Quarterback rankings — Week 6
| # | Player | Matchup | Proj | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Josh Allen (BUF) | @ LV | 24.9 | +1.6 |
| 2 | Lamar Jackson (BAL) | @ CLE | 23.2 | +0.2 |
| 3 | Jordan Love (GB) | vs DAL | 23.2 | +3.2 |
| 4 | Jalen Hurts (PHI) | vs CAR | 22.4 | +0.4 |
| 5 | Jayden Daniels (WAS) | @ SF | 22.1 | -0.4 |
| 6 | Baker Mayfield (TB) | vs PIT | 20.4 | -0.1 |
| 7 | Patrick Mahomes (KC) | vs LAC | 20.3 | -1.2 |
| 8 | Brock Purdy (SF) | vs WAS | 19.7 | +1.9 |
| 9 | Drake Maye (NE) | vs NYJ | 19.5 | +2.1 |
| 10 | Kyler Murray (ARI) | @ LAR | 18.5 | -1.1 |
| 11 | Caleb Williams (CHI) | @ ATL | 18.3 | +0.1 |
| 12 | Justin Fields (NYJ) | @ NE | 16.8 | -2.1 |
Running back rankings — Week 6
| # | Player | Matchup | Proj | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bijan Robinson (ATL) | vs CHI | 19 | +0.3 |
| 2 | Saquon Barkley (PHI) | vs CAR | 18.3 | +0.4 |
| 3 | Christian McCaffrey (SF) | vs WAS | 16.8 | +1.6 |
| 4 | Jonathan Taylor (IND) | vs TEN | 15.7 | +1.2 |
| 5 | Josh Jacobs (GB) | vs DAL | 15.1 | +2 |
| 6 | Kyren Williams (LAR) | vs ARI | 14.9 | +1.7 |
| 7 | Ashton Jeanty (LV) | vs BUF | 14.4 | -0.8 |
| 8 | Bucky Irving (TB) | vs PIT | 14.1 | -0.1 |
| 9 | James Cook (BUF) | @ LV | 13 | +0.8 |
| 10 | Derrick Henry (BAL) | @ CLE | 12.9 | +0.1 |
| 11 | Alvin Kamara (NO) | @ NYG | 11.6 | +0.3 |
| 12 | Omarion Hampton (LAC) | @ KC | 11 | -0.8 |
Wide receiver rankings — Week 6
| # | Player | Matchup | Proj | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Puka Nacua (LAR) | vs ARI | 18.8 | +2.1 |
| 2 | CeeDee Lamb (DAL) | @ GB | 16.4 | -1.2 |
| 3 | Malik Nabers (NYG) | vs NO | 15.8 | -0.4 |
| 4 | Drake London (ATL) | vs CHI | 15 | +0.2 |
| 5 | A.J. Brown (PHI) | vs CAR | 14.9 | +0.3 |
| 6 | Davante Adams (LAR) | vs ARI | 13.9 | +1.6 |
| 7 | Nico Collins (HOU) | @ JAX | 13.8 | -1.8 |
| 8 | Brian Thomas Jr. (JAX) | vs HOU | 13.4 | -2 |
| 9 | Ladd McConkey (LAC) | @ KC | 12.5 | -1 |
| 10 | Marvin Harrison Jr. (ARI) | @ LAR | 11.9 | -0.7 |
| 11 | Garrett Wilson (NYJ) | @ NE | 11.8 | -1.5 |
| 12 | Terry McLaurin (WAS) | @ SF | 11.8 | -0.3 |
Tight end rankings — Week 6
| # | Player | Matchup | Proj | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | George Kittle (SF) | vs WAS | 13.4 | +1.3 |
| 2 | Brock Bowers (LV) | vs BUF | 13.1 | -0.8 |
| 3 | Trey McBride (ARI) | @ LAR | 12.5 | -0.7 |
| 4 | Mark Andrews (BAL) | @ CLE | 10.6 | +0.1 |
| 5 | Travis Kelce (KC) | vs LAC | 10.3 | -0.6 |
| 6 | Tucker Kraft (GB) | vs DAL | 10 | +1.4 |
| 7 | Dallas Goedert (PHI) | vs CAR | 9.1 | +0.2 |
| 8 | Evan Engram (DEN) | vs SEA | 8.4 | -1.1 |
| 9 | Colston Loveland (CHI) | @ ATL | 8.2 | +0.1 |
| 10 | Hunter Henry (NE) | vs NYJ | 7.7 | +0.9 |
| 11 | Jake Ferguson (DAL) | @ GB | 7.1 | -0.5 |
| 12 | David Njoku (CLE) | vs BAL | 7.1 | -0.2 |
Week 6 risers
- Puka Nacua (WR) vs ARI grades smash spot — worth about 2.1 points above a normal week.
- Josh Jacobs (RB) vs DAL grades smash spot — worth about 2 points above a normal week.
- Kyren Williams (RB) vs ARI grades smash spot — worth about 1.7 points above a normal week.
- Christian McCaffrey (RB) vs WAS grades good matchup — worth about 1.6 points above a normal week.
- Davante Adams (WR) vs ARI grades smash spot — worth about 1.6 points above a normal week.
- Tucker Kraft (TE) vs DAL grades smash spot — worth about 1.4 points above a normal week.
Week 6 fallers
- Brian Thomas Jr. (WR) vs HOU grades nightmare — about 2 points below a normal week.
- Nico Collins (WR) @ JAX grades nightmare — about 1.8 points below a normal week.
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba (WR) @ DEN grades nightmare — about 1.6 points below a normal week.
- Garrett Wilson (WR) @ NE grades nightmare — about 1.5 points below a normal week.
- Courtland Sutton (WR) vs SEA grades nightmare — about 1.4 points below a normal week.
- Kenneth Walker III (RB) @ DEN grades nightmare — about 1.3 points below a normal week.
Week 6 injury report and contingency plans
What each start is worth per week, and who absorbs the work if he cannot go.
CeeDee Lamb · WR · DAL17.6 pts/week at stake
With CeeDee Lamb out you lose about 17.6 points and there is no obvious in-house replacement — look to the waiver wire rather than the depth chart.
Malik Nabers · WR · NYG16.2 pts/week at stake
With Malik Nabers out you lose about 16.2 points and there is no obvious in-house replacement — look to the waiver wire rather than the depth chart.
Nico Collins · WR · HOU15.6 pts/week at stake
With Nico Collins out you lose about 15.6 points and there is no obvious in-house replacement — look to the waiver wire rather than the depth chart.
Bucky Irving · RB · TB14.2 pts/week at stake
With Bucky Irving out you lose about 14.2 points and there is no obvious in-house replacement — look to the waiver wire rather than the depth chart.
Brock Bowers · TE · LV13.9 pts/week at stake
With Brock Bowers out you lose about 13.9 points and there is no obvious in-house replacement — look to the waiver wire rather than the depth chart.
Trey McBride · TE · ARI13.2 pts/week at stake
With Trey McBride out you lose about 13.2 points and there is no obvious in-house replacement — look to the waiver wire rather than the depth chart.
George Kittle · TE · SF12.1 pts/week at stake
With George Kittle out you lose about 12.1 points and there is no obvious in-house replacement — look to the waiver wire rather than the depth chart.
Sam LaPorta · TE · DET11.5 pts/week at stake
With Sam LaPorta out you lose about 11.5 points and there is no obvious in-house replacement — look to the waiver wire rather than the depth chart.
Week 6 bye weeks
CIN · DET · MIA · MIN