Fantasy football players to avoid in Week 6 include Love and McLaurin
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 16, 2026, 2:29 PM
Last updated Oct 16, 2026
As Week 6 of the NFL season approaches, fantasy managers are being advised to avoid several players, including Jeremiyah Love of the Cardinals and Terry McLaurin of the Commanders. Love has struggled recently, scoring six or fewer fantasy points in three of his last four games and reportedly dealing with an ankle injury. Likewise, Justin Herbert of the Chargers faces challenges against the Chiefs, having not thrown more than one touchdown in a game this season. Managers are encouraged to bench these players in favor of more reliable options.
- •Jeremiyah Love scores under six points in three of four games
- •Justin Herbert struggles with one touchdown pass this season
- •Terry McLaurin remains a tough start against tougher matchups
- •Fantasy managers advised to seek better alternatives this week
- •Love reportedly still recovering from an ankle injury
- 2:29 PMYahoo Sports — Fantasy Football Week 6 Fades & Busts: Jeremiyah Love, Terry McLaurin among players to avoid
"Matt Okada takes you through players to avoid for fantasy football in Week 6.
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