Bold Predictions for Week 6
Dalvin Cook
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The Vikings are still the only team in the NFL without a rushing touchdown. Dalvin Cook is finally the healthiest he has been all year. He’s going to have a big game and a must start in all leagues. While Cook has been out, Latavius Murray has had every chance to take over this Vikings backfield but has been a bust averaging just 3.53 yards per carry. Cook will always be bothered by this hamstring injury, but he has a great matchup this week against a Cardinals team that allows the second-most rush yards in the league (142.8) and the most rushing touchdowns (8).
Julio Jones
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Julio Jones has 3 touchdowns in the last 21 regular season games. Rookie Calvin Ridley has already recorded 6 this season so far. Don’t worry fantasy owners because your first round pick is going to go off this week. Last season, Julio sparked against the Bucs at home: 12 receptions on 15 targets, 253 yards and 2 touchdowns. This was also the last game Julio caught a touchdown….The Bucs defense gives up the most points in the NFL (34.8), the second-most yards per game (445.8), and the most passing yards (358).
Doug Baldwin
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Baldwin has been quiet since his return from a knee injury. Last game against the Rams: 1 reception for 1 yard. Of course that’s pathetic but the most Seattle can do with him right now is scare the defense with his presence on the field. This week will be a turn around week for the #1 receiver in Seattle. I trust Baldwin more than most people do in fantasy because in his first “healthy” game back he caught 5 passes for 41 yards. He’s getting a change in scenery this weekend as the team heads to London and expect him to be explosive against a weaker Oakland secondary who’s yet to allow 100 yards to a receiver this year.
Start or Sit
- Eric Ebron – Start…with TY out he’s the go-to target for Luck
- Kenyan Drake – Sit…the Bears defense is first in the league in rush yards allowed (64)
- Alex Collins – Start…the Titans defense is the 6th worst in allowing rush yards (123.2)
- Alfred Morris – Sit…regardless of the Breida injury, the 49ers won’t be rushing the ball much while GB is winning
- Tevin Coleman – Start…his versatility makes him a viable option with Devonta Freeman out
- Cameron Brate – Start…he’s been the forever favorite target of Winston over the past two seasons; expect a TD
- Blake Bortles – Start…if you have Brees on a bye, he’s my QB of choice from free agency in a great matchup vs. DAL
- Michael Crabtree – Sit…supposed to be the #1 this season but has been overshadowed by John Brown
Watching the Waiver
- D’Onta Foreman – HOU RB – off PUP list Week 7…he’s a must-add in all leagues
- Marlon Mack – IND RB – with the RB troubles in Indy, the Colts are looking for Mack to take over the backfield
- Ronald Jones – TB RB – coming off the bye week, expect to see more and more of the second round pick out of USC
Week 6 Picks
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Atlanta Falcons (-3)
Pittsburgh Steelers at Cincinnati Bengals (-1.5)
Los Angeles Chargers at Cleveland Browns (-1)
Chicago Bears (-4) at Miami Dolphins
Seattle Seahawks (-2.5) vs. Oakland Raiders (in London)
Arizona Cardinals at Minnesota Vikings (-10)
Indianapolis Colts at New York Jets (-2.5)
Carolina Panthers (-1) at Washington Redskins
Buffalo Bills at Houston Texans (-10)
Los Angeles Rams (-7) at Denver Broncos
Jacksonville Jaguars (-3) at Dallas Cowboys
Baltimore Ravens (-2.5) at Tennessee Titans
Kansas City Chiefs at New England Patriots (-3.5)
San Francisco 49ers at Green Bay Packers (-9.5)
More next week…Good Luck!
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