We are passing the first quarter of Fantasy Football this NFL 2021 Season and that is why we leave you the players that you must line up for week 6, the famous Star’t em that can not be missing in our weekly roster planning.
Remember that a large part of the leagues are won by being an active owner who moves his line-up and who adds players who give value to the team where others pass by, so here I leave you the players that I project so that they have a great week and that are going unnoticed.
It should be noted that I would not initiate these players above the players who are in the top-5 consensus, therefore, this section will not mention those star players who, obviously, will be in your lineup as long as they are healthy, such as QB Patrick Mahomes, RB Dalvin Cook or Derrick Henry, WR Davante Adams or TE Travis Kelce.
NOTE: Below the player you will find my specific point projections for this week. These projections are from the system (Non-PPR) and are conservative predictions.
Quarterbacks
Joe Burrow @ Detroit Lions
Projection: 22.4 points
This defense, despite being strong for several weeks, suffers against good WRs. This looks to be a feast for Cincinnati if Zac Taylor doesn’t make bad decisions and is more creative. Burrow may have the kind of game where he doesn’t throw more than 30 passes, but he throws one TD for every 10. Joe Burrow has been playing at a high level for three consecutive weeks, in these he has made seven of eight. Big time throws (perfect pitches by PFF) that he’s been in for the season.
Ryan Tannehill vs Buffalo Bills
Projection: 19.8 points
It’s been a great season for the Titans QB even though he lost his offensive coordinator Arthur Smith and has played without both of his WRs in weeks. Ryan Tannehill has a high percentage of big shots, plus he’s only risked the ball three times this season. Let’s look forward to some great pitches from them with their two return WRs and a game where they will have to catch up with the Bills.
Running Backs
Devontae Booker vs Los Angeles Raiders
Projection: 12.5 points
This player dominated 94% of snaps when Saquon Barkley left the field and was one of the RBs who ran the most routes of the week. For this use we must consider Devontae Booker within the top 15, despite his lack of explosiveness when running the ball. Volume is always king.
Zack Moss @ Tennesse Titans
Projection: 13.8 points
He outpointed Devin Singletary in snaps – by a large amount – last game and also earned him the role of catching RB on fast offenses and long downs, making Zack Moss a tall RB2 with upside to be a RB1 if TDs arrive. This match can be your breakout in Fantasy Football and you don’t want to put it aside.
Wide Receivers
Stefon Diggs @ Tennesse Titans
Projection: 17.5 points
I never thought to put this player in this column, but I have seen concern from Fantasy players towards this player. Have the target share of this team, it’s just that the Bills haven’t found a way to make it a cheat code that no one can stop like last season was. Stefon Diggs is in the Top 20 in yards per run, the talent is still there and this week he is a lock to finish within the top 5.
DeVonta Smith vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Projection: 10.7 points
DeVonta Smith is a clear candidate to buy cheap before this game. He has run all the team’s routes and is the clear WR1 with close to 100% week to week. In addition, the offensive has been explosive and fast by air, so a breakout is about to come for this talented rookie Heisman.
Tight Ends
Noah Fant vs Las Vegas Raiders
Projection: 9 points
While Albert Okguewbunam is gone, Noah Fant has arguably the best utilization in the entire NFL, as he does not share run routes and targets with anyone. He ran 93% of the team’s routes, being the highest number of the week among all TEs, so it is a lock to start on your team and stay within the top 5.
Ricky Seals-Jones vs Kansas City Chiefs
Projection: 8.6 points
This player had an elite use last game without Logan Thomas and we must expect the same while TE1 is gone. This game looks to be one of many points, so you can have your big game of the season with the increase in volume and also with the streak that brings good level. Ricky Seals-Jones is a lock to be top 10 in all formats.
Defensive
Packers
Projection: 8.3 points
This defense has been much better than expected and, despite the fact that Jaire Alexander is injured, the pass rush and the pressure they have generated has been sensational. He starts on the Packers’ defense against one of the QB who suffers the most under pressure.
Vikings
Projection: 7.3 points
The Vikings have played well defensively and have been one of the best teams in tackling. Eric Kendricks is an incredible LB in coverage and will likely have an interception against Sam Darnold, who has suffered under pressure. Everson Griffen’s pairing with Danielle Hunter looked explosive last week and this will be the same against a flimsy offensive line.
Kickers
Chase McLaughlin vs Arizona Cardinals
Projection: 9.1 points
Chase McLaughlin has been the second best in the league in terms of effectiveness and volume of play, making him a must in Fantasy Football.
Greg Joseph @ Carolina Panthers
Projection: 9 points
Volume is high for Greg Joseph and higher volume, higher production on Fantasy Fotball.
These are the players to line up in Fantasy Football this week. In case of not including the players you wanted to see or have more questions, you can write to me at my twitter account, where I answer all the questions you have. Do not miss the Fantasy Squad Express on Twitch every Sunday at 10:30 am where we answer all your questions.