Fantasy starters, sitters and sleepers for Week 6
Bernard is an excellent pass catcher (he’s third on the team with 14 catches) and the Panthers have been generous to running backs, giving up five touchdowns to that position. (Aaron Doster / Reuters)
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Injuries are a pain (sorry about that) -- unless you’re the beneficiary. That looks to be a recurring theme in Week 6 as key injuries on offense and defense present opportunities for certain players to fill up the fantasy football stat sheets.
Wright has the most targets (38) and he’s tied with Delanie Walker in touchdown catches with three. The Jaguars have given up the most points this season (33.8 points per game). (Andy Lyons / Getty Images)
The Bears can’t find a nickel corner or a safety that they can keep on the field and that plays beautifully into the hands of a technician like Ryan. (Elsa / Getty Images)
Morris has seen his rushing total drop every week since the opener. The Cardinals’ run defense has allowed 77 yards per game. (Patrick Smith / Getty Images)
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Remember when Carr looked like a sleeper? Seems so long ago now. The rookie lost Rod Streater to injury and here comes the second-best passing defense in the Chargers. (Ben Hoskins / Getty Images)
Robbie Gould says he doesn’t plan to kick away from Hester. Add Chicago’s injuries and inexperience on defense and special teams, and Hester is primed for a big day. (Adam Bettcher / Getty Images)
When two divisional rivals have been having problems finding consistency on offense, who benefits? The kicker. The Patriots and Bills tie at the NFL top with 13 field goals. (Joe Sargent / Getty Images)
Manning should thank the league for serving up cupcakes: first Washington, then Atlanta and now Philadelphia, which have been gashed for 13 passing scores to lead the NFL. (Al Bello / Getty Images)
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There’s absolutely nothing on the Jaguars’ roster to stand in Johnson’s way except Johnson. The Titans have allowed about 137 rushing yards per game (ranked 26th) and five touchdowns. (David Manning / Reuters)