FSH NOTEBOOK: WEEK 6 FF LINEUP CHANGES

David's Daily Digest

October 12th 2024

Saturday Night Edition

Week 6 FF Lineup Moves

With less than 12 hours until NFL Sunday Week 6 kickoff (from London) it’s time to make some needed lineup changes and moves. I am playing in my normal (5) home leagues this season and like many owners in other leagues, I am dealing with injuries. 

Thanks to the great Adam Schefter, we already know that running back Rhamondre Stevenson will be sidelined this week. In one league I am moving Stevenson (currently in my flex spot) to my bench and inserting Jaguars running back Tank Bigsby or Colts wide receiver Josh Downs. 

Although starting running back Travis Etienne Jr. will be available against the Bears, Bigsby has been by far the better runner of the two the past couple of weeks. The expectation would be that Bigsby will see plenty of work tomorrow and should produce against a Bears defense that has been less than stellar against the run (ranked 22nd fantasy points allowed to opposing running backs) allowing nearly 5 yards per carry this season.

My other option Josh Downs has been a top 20 fantasy receiver the past two weeks with 17 receptions for 151 yards receiving and a score on 21 targets. Whether it’s Flacco or Richardson under center, Downs figures to see plenty of opportunity to continue his solid play, especially with Michael Pittman expected to see the brunt of attention from the Titans secondary.

That’s my take.

FSH NOTEBOOK: WEDNESDAY WATERCOOLER

David's Daily Digest

October 9th, 2024

Wednesday Evening Edition

Wednesday Watercooler

Looking ahead to Sunday Week 6 and beyond, the waiver wire still has plenty of options available for fantasy owners to make needed moves.

Jax-RB, Tank Bigsby (34.8% owned ESPN / 31.3% owned NFL) is going to be a huge add to rosters this week in many fantasy leagues. Add him now. Over the past two weeks he’s seen his workload increase and he’s delivering; 20 carries, 191 yards rushing, and two touchdowns. He was the fantasy RB1 last week, with a nice Week 6 matchup with the Bears 23rd run defense.

NYJ-TE, Tyler Conklin (39.7% owned ESPN / 15.9% owned NFL) has been consistent the past three weeks seeing no fewer than 6 targets per game (23 total), finishing with 15 catches for 165 yards receiving. At a position that in general has been a disappointment to start this season, he’s quietly been the fantasy TE10 over this stretch. He’s a high floor, low ceiling, safe play for those who need help at the position.

That's My Take

~David G. Ortega