As Week 6 of the 2024 NFL season approaches, fantasy football managers are on the hunt for reliable quarterback streamers. This week’s matchups present several intriguing options for those looking to bolster their lineups, whether in single quarterback or superflex leagues. Let’s dive into the best quarterbacks to target and who to avoid.
Kirk Cousins (ATL) vs. Carolina Panthers
Cousins is only rostered in about 45% of leagues, yet he’s coming off a monstrous performance in Week 5, throwing for four touchdowns and racking up 34.4 fantasy points. His Week 6 matchup against the Panthers is enticing, as Carolina has given up an average of 232.4 passing yards and 2.2 touchdowns per game. Cousins could easily notch another top-five QB performance.
Caleb Williams (CHI) vs. Jacksonville Jaguars
Caleb Williams, the 2024 NFL Draft’s No. 1 pick, has shown tremendous improvement since a shaky start to his rookie season. Over the last three weeks, he’s averaged 274.7 passing yards and 1.7 touchdowns per game. Jacksonville’s defense has been vulnerable, allowing an average of 27 fantasy points per game to quarterbacks in recent weeks. Williams is poised for another big fantasy day.
Daniel Jones (NYG) vs. Cincinnati Bengals
Jones is flying under the radar in most leagues, rostered in only 13.9% of leagues. Despite this, he posted 22.1 fantasy points in Week 5 and showed his dual-threat potential with 38 rushing yards. Facing a Bengals defense that’s struggled mightily against QBs, Jones has a strong chance to put up solid numbers for the second week in a row.
Andy Dalton (CAR) vs. Atlanta Falcons
Dalton was a disappointment in Week 5, but he’s a prime bounce-back candidate in superflex leagues this week. Dalton averaged 269.5 passing yards and 20.1 fantasy points per game in his first two starts this season. Atlanta’s defense has been inconsistent, and Dalton could capitalize on a softer matchup.
Quarterback to Avoid: Trevor Lawrence (JAX) vs. Chicago Bears
Despite Lawrence’s impressive Week 5 performance, he faces an uphill battle against the Bears. Chicago’s defense has allowed just two passing touchdowns all season and has held opposing quarterbacks to 7.6 fantasy points per game. Lawrence is a risky streaming option for Week 6.
In summary, Cousins, Williams, and Jones present the best streaming value for Week 6, while Dalton could surprise in superflex formats. Avoid Lawrence as he faces a tough matchup against the Bears.
