Not only are DFS players required to navigate another rash of injuries that occurred last week, but they must begin navigating byes, as well. Oh yeah, theres also another extra standalone game to thin out our options even further. With Saquon Barkley (ankle) and Clyde Edwards-Helaire (knee) on the shelf this week and beyond, respective replacements Devontae Booker and Darrel Williams will be popular low-priced daily fantasy football plays. We're opting to fade them in our Week 6 FanDuel lineup, instead opting for some more proven, highly targeted backs.Before we get into this week's lineup,
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Scott Kazmir Jersey , especially with a high-quality set of pa s-catchers at his disposal. With the high-flying Chargers coming into town, the Ravens may need to employ another balanced attack that takes advantage of Jacksons running and pa sing.RB Austin Ekeler, Chargers @ Ravens ($8,400).While we wouldnt qualify the Ravens as a "favorable" matchup, their defense hasn'tbeen as suffocating as weve come to expect over the years. Thats just even more reason to lean on Ekeler, who has been a dominant force this season, increasing his fantasy output each week. Ravens defensive coordinator Don "Wink" Martindale will almost certainly addre s his teams run defense after allowing Jonathan Taylor to total 169 yards and two touchdowns, but well believe Ekeler can be slowed when we see it.WEEK 6 DFS LINEUPS: | RB D'Andre Swift, Lions vs. Bengals($7,100).The hand wringing over Jamaal Williams' presence in the backfield looks awfully silly now. While Williams does lead the backfield in carries, Swift paces the team in touches and scrimmage yards thanks to his work in the pa sing game. He has nearly three 20-plus fantasy-point performances, falling just short with 19.4 FD points in Week 5. The Lions opened as 3.5-point underdogs with a respectable 48.5 total, so its not unreasonable to expect a healthy dose of offense.WR Courtland Sutton, Broncos vs. Raiders($6,600).The Sutton that we saw in Weeks 2 and 5 is the one were counting on. Hes going to continue dominating target share while Jerry Jeudy(ankle) remains on the shelf, and a matchup with the Raiders should provide him with plenty of opportunities once again. Dont be discouraged by the low totals being posted
David Justice Jersey by sportsbooks. The Raiders are in the midst of organizational turmoil with the resignation of former head coach Jon Gruden. Meanwhile, after two straight defeats, it appears as though the Broncos arent the defensive force their 3-0 start suggested. Dont be surprised if this is one of those divisional affairs that escalates into an entertaining, back-and-forth exchange of blows.WR Brandin Cooks, Texans @ Colts ($6,500).Through the first three weeks of the season, Cooks owned a ma sive target share, but he was kept under wraps against the Bills and Patriots in consecutive weeks. Neither of those outcomes was surprising, but he should resume his role as the unquestioned No. 1 option in the Texans' offense. If Davis Mills can build on last weeks career-best performance (312 yards, three touchdowns) -- or at least play well again -- Cooks will be in a good spot to resume threatening the 20-point plateau.WR Michael Pittman Jr., Colts vs. Texans($5,800).Pittman has taken advantage of T.Y. Hilton's absence, claiming over
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