Week 6 Fantasy Football Cheat Sheet: Identifying Sleepers for Deep Leagues

We've reached that point in the NFL season when fantasy rosters are heavily impacted by injuries and bye weeks.

Injuries, of course, have been an issue throughout the 2024 season thus far. Byes have compounded the issue, though, and this week will see several key players out of action. The Kansas City Chiefs, Los Angeles Rams, Minnesota Vikings and Miami Dolphins have Week 6 off.

Many managers will need to rely on bench players this week, and many more will be searching for start-worthy options among sleepers and on the waiver wire.

Here, you'll find a look at some of the top wire targets for Week 6, along with a flex cheat sheet for point-per-reception (PPR) scoring formats.

1. Ja'Marr Chase, WR, Cincinnati Bengals

2. CeeDee Lamb, WR, Dallas Cowboys

3. Derrick Henry, RB, Baltimore Ravens

4. Saquon Barkley, RB, Philadelphia Eagles

5. Amon-Ra St. Brown, WR, Detroit Lions

6. Alvin Kamara, RB, New Orleans Saints

7. Jordan Mason, RB, San Francisco 49ers

8. Jahmyr Gibbs, RB, Detroit Lions

9. Bijan Robinson, RB, Atlanta Falcons

10. Malik Nabers, WR, New York Giants

11. Jayden Reed, WR, Green Bay Packers

12. Drake London, WR, Atlanta Falcons

13. Josh Jacobs, RB, Green Bay Packers

14. A.J. Brown, WR, Philadelphia Eagles

15. D.J. Moore, WR, Chicago Bears

16. Chris Godwin, WR, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

17. Stefon Diggs, WR, Houston Texans

18. Marvin Harrison Jr., WR, Arizona Cardinals

19. DK Metcalf, WR, Seattle Seahawks

20. Breece Hall, RB, New York Jets

21. James Cook, RB, Buffalo Bills

22. James Conner, RB, Arizona Cardinals

23. Chuba Hubbard, RB, Carolina Panthers

24. Brandon Aiyuk, WR, San Francisco 49ers

25. Kenneth Walker III, RB, Seattle Seahawks

26. Zay Flowers, WR, Baltimore Ravens

27. D'Andre Swift, RB, Chicago Bears

28. Diontae Johnson, WR, Carolina Panthers

29. Tee Higgins, WR, Cincinnati Bengals

30. Garrett Wilson, WR, New York Jets

31. Terry McLaurin, WR, Washington Commanders

32. Mike Evans, WR, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

33. David Montgomery, RB, Detroit Lions

34. Tony Pollard, RB, Tennessee Titans

35. Chris Olave, WR, New Orleans Saints

36. Deebo Samuel, WR, San Francisco 49ers

37. DeVonta Smith, WR, Philadelphia Eagles

38. Chase Brown, RB, Cincinnati Bengals

39. Brian Thomas Jr., WR, Jacksonville Jaguars

40. Amari Cooper, WR, Cleveland Browns

With quarterbacks like Patrick Mahomes and Sam Darnold off this week, managers may turn to streaming options. Believe it or not, New York Giants signal-caller Daniel Jones is worth considering in Week 6.

The arrival of rookie receiver Malik Nabers has indeed raised Jones' production, and while Jones still hasn't established himself as New York's long-term answer, he's inching toward fantasy relevance.

Against the Seattle Seahawks in Week 5, for example, Jones threw for 257 yards and two touchdowns while rushing for another 38 yards.

This week, Jones and the Giants will host the Cincinnati Bengals. While Cincinnati has an explosive offense, it also features one of the league's worst defenses. The Bengals have allowed the fifth-most fantasy points to opposing quarterbacks this season.

Jones is a better streaming option than quarterbacks like Trevor Lawrence and Justin Herbert this week. He's also still available in over 75 percent of Yahoo and ESPN leagues.

Atlanta Falcons running back Tyler Allgeier is becoming more than just a handcuff to Bijan Robinson. While Robinson, a 2023 first-round pick, has always been viewed as Atlanta's top backfield option, Allgeier has maintained a prominent role under new offensive coordinator Zac Robinson.

"Tyler's going to have a great role in this offense," Robinson said during the offseason, per Daniel Flick of SI.com.

Allgeier has indeed seen significant playing time. He's logged at least six carries in each of the last four games and has tallied five receptions over the past two. While his ceiling is limited as long as Robinson is healthy, his floor is solid too.

This week, Allgeier will be up against the Carolina Panthers, who have allowed the second-most fantasy points to opposing running backs. If the Falcons can get up early, Allgeier and Robinson could each see double-digit carries with a handful of receptions in Week 6.

Allgeier is still available in over half of Yahoo and ESPN leagues.

With Brandin Cooks landing on injured reserve following knee surgery, the Dallas Cowboys have needed someone to emerge in the No. 2 role. This past week, it was filled by third-year receiver Jalen Tolbert.

Against a good Pittsburgh Steelers defense on Sunday night, Tolbert snagged seven receptions on 10 targets for 87 yards and a touchdown. He should continue to hold fantasy value for as long as Cooks remains out, and Tolbert has a favorable matchup this week.

The Cowboys will host the Detroit Lions, who have an improved overall defense but have still struggled against the pass. Only the Jacksonville Jaguars, Philadelphia Eagles and Baltimore Ravens have allowed more fantasy points to opposing receivers than Detroit.

The Lions also boast a potent offense that should keep the Cowboys leaning on Dak Prescott and the passing game. With CeeDee Lamb drawing most of the defensive attention, Tolbert could be in store for another big week.

The 25-year-old is available in roughly 70 percent of Yahoo and ESPN leagues.

*Fantasy scoring and roster information from FantasyPros.