Why does the board rank Jayden Daniels first?

Sunday's 32.3 is the only game of his in the window it reads, and nine rushing carries for 103 yards carried most of that score. It's the top number this week and also the least proven.

What does the † next to a name mean?

That player inherits work from a teammate who's listed out. The projection disappears if the teammate plays, so check the injury report before you rely on it.

When do final injury designations come out?

Friday afternoon, after the last practice of the week. Wednesday and Thursday participation tells you the direction, and anything still open on Sunday moves to The NFL Injury Wire.

Rankings

Week 6 Fantasy Football Rankings

Jayden Daniels leads the Week 6 board at 27.3, four teams are on bye, and Lamar Jackson, Caleb Williams and Saquon Barkley all have a path back.

By Derek Sallis · October 14, 2026

Jayden Daniels tops this week's board at 27.3, and the cutoff at 120 is MarShawn Lloyd at 7.9. Cincinnati, Detroit, Miami and Minnesota are on bye, so Ja'Marr Chase, Jahmyr Gibbs, Justin Jefferson and Kyler Murray aren't listed. The numbers come from Tuesday's board, and Wednesday's injury news has already moved a few tags. The week opens Thursday night with Seattle at Denver.

Injury watch

Three quarterbacks and a running back have a path back. Lamar Jackson is "definitely doing better," according to Ravens coach Jesse Minter, and NFL Network's Ian Rapoport says he has a "real chance" to play Sunday at Cleveland. Minter wasn't sure he would practice Wednesday. Caleb Williams is nearing a return from his Grade 2 hamstring strain, and Ben Johnson says he's on track, but the Bears haven't committed. Michael Penix Jr.'s ribs aren't considered serious, and ESPN's Adam Schefter says Atlanta wants to see him practice before deciding on Chicago. Tua Tagovailoa starts if he can't.

Saquon Barkley is week-to-week with a hamstring injury, and Philadelphia is hopeful he plays Carolina. Will Shipley has a partial tear of the plantar fascia in his foot and is Doubtful, Tank Bigsby is on injured reserve, and Dameon Pierce and Carson Steele are the only other healthy backs. Houston's David Montgomery is week-to-week with a groin injury, which makes Woody Marks the lead back against Jacksonville.

Deebo Samuel is out for Week 6. CeeDee Lamb is Questionable with a quad injury ahead of Sunday night at Green Bay, and the board already applies a 0.85 cut. Jaxon Smith-Njigba (ankle) was limited Monday and Tuesday on Seattle's estimated reports before Thursday night in Denver, and the Seahawks list quarterback Drew Lock and running back Zach Charbonnet as limited too.

Check these before you trust them

Our board has Jackson, Williams and Barkley at zero because ESPN lists each as out, and it hands their volume to Tyler Huntley (19.1) and Tyson Bagent (18.7), marked † below. If Jackson or Williams plays, those two numbers disappear. Daniels' 27.3 also leans on one game, since only Sunday's 32.3 and its 103 rushing yards sit inside the three-week window. Javonte Williams is the top back at 20.5, two weeks after we called him a sell-high, though that projection leans on his three-touchdown Week 4.

Top 20 Quarterbacks

Top 20 quarterbacks for Week 6 2026, projected half-PPR
Rank	Player	Team	Opp	Status	Proj FP
1	Jayden Daniels	WAS	SF	Healthy	27.3
2	Josh Allen	BUF	LV	Healthy	23.5
3	Brock Purdy	SF	WAS	Healthy	23.3
4	Matthew Stafford	LA	ARI	Healthy	21.1
5	Kirk Cousins	LV	BUF	Healthy	20.8
6	C.J. Stroud	HOU	JAX	Healthy	20.3
7	Dak Prescott	DAL	GB	Healthy	19.9
8	Tyler Huntley †	BAL	CLE	Healthy	19.1
9	Jordan Love	GB	DAL	Healthy	18.7
10	Tyson Bagent †	CHI	ATL	Healthy	18.7
11	Bryce Young	CAR	PHI	Healthy	18.6
12	Patrick Mahomes	KC	LAC	Healthy	18.5
13	Trevor Lawrence	JAX	HOU	Healthy	18.4
14	Jacoby Brissett	ARI	LA	Healthy	18.2
15	Justin Herbert	LAC	KC	Healthy	18.0
16	Aaron Rodgers	PIT	TB	Healthy	17.6
17	Drake Maye	NE	NYJ	Healthy	17.4
18	Tyler Shough	NO	NYG	Healthy	17.0
19	Deshaun Watson	CLE	BAL	Healthy	16.0
20	Cam Ward	TEN	IND	Healthy	15.8

† inherits volume from an injured teammate.

Top 20 Running Backs

Top 20 running backs for Week 6 2026, projected half-PPR
Rank	Player	Team	Opp	Status	Proj FP
1	Javonte Williams	DAL	GB	Healthy	20.5
2	Bijan Robinson	ATL	CHI	Healthy	20.2
3	Christian McCaffrey	SF	WAS	Healthy	19.3
4	James Cook	BUF	LV	Healthy	19.1
5	Kenneth Walker III	KC	LAC	Healthy	19.0
6	Jeremiyah Love	ARI	LA	Healthy	17.9
7	Kyren Williams	LA	ARI	Healthy	17.9
8	Ashton Jeanty	LV	BUF	Healthy	16.6
9	Chuba Hubbard	CAR	PHI	Healthy	16.3
10	Jonathan Taylor	IND	TEN	Healthy	16.3
11	Derrick Henry	BAL	CLE	Healthy	15.6
12	Josh Jacobs	GB	DAL	Healthy	13.9
13	Omarion Hampton	LAC	KC	Healthy	13.7
14	Jaylen Warren	PIT	TB	Healthy	12.8
15	Travis Etienne	NO	NYG	Healthy	12.6
16	Bucky Irving	TB	PIT	Healthy	12.3
17	Braelon Allen †	NYJ	NE	Healthy	12.0
18	D'Andre Swift	CHI	ATL	Healthy	11.6
19	Cam Skattebo	NYG	NO	Healthy	11.4
20	Alvin Kamara	NO	NYG	Healthy	10.7

Top 20 Wide Receivers

Top 20 wide receivers for Week 6 2026, projected half-PPR
Rank	Player	Team	Opp	Status	Proj FP
1	Puka Nacua	LA	ARI	Healthy	19.4
2	Nico Collins	HOU	JAX	Healthy	18.1
3	Tetairoa McMillan	CAR	PHI	Healthy	17.3
4	CeeDee Lamb	DAL	GB	Questionable	14.9
5	Drake London	ATL	CHI	Healthy	14.7
6	George Pickens	DAL	GB	Healthy	14.6
7	Garrett Wilson	NYJ	NE	Healthy	14.5
8	Malik Nabers	NYG	NO	Healthy	14.3
9	Christian Watson	GB	DAL	Healthy	14.1
10	Chris Olave	NO	NYG	Healthy	13.8
11	Terry McLaurin	WAS	SF	Healthy	13.3
12	Jaxon Smith-Njigba	SEA	DEN	Questionable	13.1
13	Rome Odunze	CHI	ATL	Healthy	12.7
14	Carnell Tate	TEN	IND	Healthy	12.4
15	Mike Evans	SF	WAS	Healthy	12.1
16	Wan'Dale Robinson	TEN	IND	Healthy	12.0
17	Zay Flowers	BAL	CLE	Healthy	11.8
18	Khalil Shakir †	BUF	LV	Healthy	11.7
19	Tank Dell	HOU	JAX	Healthy	11.5
20	Michael Wilson	ARI	LA	Healthy	11.4

Tight Ends

Top 13 tight ends for Week 6 2026, projected half-PPR
Rank	Player	Team	Opp	Status	Proj FP
1	Brock Bowers	LV	BUF	Healthy	19.7
2	George Kittle	SF	WAS	Healthy	15.4
3	Trey McBride	ARI	LA	Healthy	12.7
4	Harold Fannin Jr.	CLE	BAL	Healthy	12.1
5	Tyler Warren	IND	TEN	Healthy	10.5
6	Tucker Kraft	GB	DAL	Healthy	10.0
7	Travis Kelce	KC	LAC	Healthy	9.0
8	Juwan Johnson	NO	NYG	Healthy	8.9
9	David Njoku	LAC	KC	Healthy	8.7
10	Kyle Pitts	ATL	CHI	Healthy	8.3
11	Brenton Strange	JAX	HOU	Healthy	8.2
12	Colston Loveland	CHI	ATL	Healthy	8.2
13	Cade Otton	TB	PIT	Healthy	7.9

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FAQ

Why does the board rank Jayden Daniels first?: Sunday's 32.3 is the only game of his in the window it reads, and nine rushing carries for 103 yards carried most of that score. It's the top number this week and also the least proven.
What does the † next to a name mean?: That player inherits work from a teammate who's listed out. The projection disappears if the teammate plays, so check the injury report before you rely on it.
When do final injury designations come out?: Friday afternoon, after the last practice of the week. Wednesday and Thursday participation tells you the direction, and anything still open on Sunday moves to The NFL Injury Wire.

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